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From Around Orono Weekly Times, the Region New Oshawa facility slo-pitch ball Oshawa City opened a new eight diamond slo-pitch facility recently to be known as the Lakefront West Softball Complex. Yet to be completed in the $1.5 million project is a restaurant, a banquet facility and dressing rooms. It is located on a 33.5 acre site. There is parking for 225 cars. Quilters may be interested in Oshawa event Full-size quilts and 'quilted wallhangings are needed for [display at the October 20 and 21st Quilt Show to be presented at the Oshawa, Senior Citizens Centre. Prizes will be offered fpr two categories for first, secorid and third placing.' Registrations must be made before October 13th. Further information information call Donna "Ratz at 576-6712. > Port Hope Liaison group formed The Siting Task Force for a disposal site for low level radioactive radioactive waste has chosen a Liaison Group from the Port Hope area to mediate between the community and the Task Force. Those included on the committee from Port Hope are Pat Lawson, Mike Waldyka, Robert Sculthorpe, Ernie Brown, Emmett Creighton, Victoria Owen, Brad Harsell and Tracy Hill. Question yet to surface with N&N School Board The question of placing condom dispensing machines in the washrooms of area high schools has yet to surface for the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Two Cobourg High School Principals Principals have differing, opinions as to whether or not the issue will arise and to whether it is worthwhile. Sets new track record at Kawartha raceway Air Force One set a new record on the oval at Kawartha Downs recently with a time of 1:55. The horse is jointly owned by Rocco Auciello and Peter Auciello. It Was driven in its record break race by Allan Nicholls. Possible freeze on Oshawa harbour'lands Oshawa council is considering a freeze on development of 90 acres of land in the harbour. The freeze would allow for a study of the area with a view to future development. The issue came up following the floating of two large tanks from Cobourg harbour to serve McAsphalt (Industries Ltd.) at a new site in the Oshawa harbour. There are differing views as to the possible future of the Oshawa Harbour Harbour area. Whitevale keeps up its fight against dump The Whitevale community over the Thanksgiving Holiday, {Saturday {Saturday and Sunday, held their Harvest Festival at which they highlighted its fight to keep a short-term garbage garbage landfill site off lands just outside outside the community. Visitors were given a view of the Hnds for the proposal. developers have designs for Seaton Place The first of 39,000 homes in the planned community of Seaton would be built by 1992 if plans would be approved by a conglomérant conglomérant of 12 developers. Seaton lands are owned by the province, some 8000 acres, and were accumulated during the period that the federal government was planning a second international airport for the Toronto Metro area. The developers are asking the province to join in on the scheme and state at least 500 homes would be priced for less than $129,900. VIA train hits CN maintenance truck Last Thursday an Ottawa bound VIA train at Cobourg slammed into a CN maintenance truck on the tracks. The truck hurts into flames. The passenger cars were pulled back into Cobourg with 210 passengers who then were.met with bus service for the remainder of their trip. Petititon to keep dirt bike track open It was standing room only at a-re- cent Hamilton Township council meeting when supporters of a dirt bike track were out in force to keep the track open and armed with a petition of 700 names to have council do so. Three residents had formerly asked that the track be closed. The dirt track operates dosed circuit circuit bike racing near Cold Springs in the township. Still committed to a movie theatre Rod Stewart of Port Hope owners of the Capital Theatre building states he is still committed to re-opening the building as a movie theatre but that no one should hold their breath for this to happen. He said it as a one-man show and would likley cost: some $500,000 to accomplish. Meet with province for more road money The public works committee of Northumberland County met recently with provincial members, calling for more funding for road construction and repairs. It was ■stated'that the 1 province had reduced the counties' request by $400,000 for 1989. Ask for Sunday opening in Cobourg The Cobourg Downtown Business Association has asked council to allow a Sunday opening, in December for a one-time Sunday promotion. The downtown merchants are asking for Sunday, December 10th for their Open House promotion. VIA train axed which stopped in Cobourg One VIA train which stopped in Cobourg and Port'Hope at 8:25 a.m. on its way to Toronto has been eliminated by the federal government. government. Also another train passing through to Kingston in the late' evening has also been derailed. Window damage amounted to $30,000 Two males are believed to have smashed windows in the Port Hope High School early morning of September 22nd,' with an estimated damage- of $30,000. One hundred and twenty windows around the school were damaged. Wednesday, October 11, 1989-5 Mayor not to fun in next election ' Mayor Don Chalmers of Port Hope, serving 1 Lmontsh of a three year term has stated publically that he will not seek a.further election. Chalmers said he believed the job was part-time, which, he said it is not and he cannot afford to give full, time, at a salary of some $13,000. Dr. Jean Gray retires from local Health Unit Dr. Jean Oay will retire from her position as 'Medical Officer of Health for Durham Region at the end of the month. Attending her last council meeting last week council, through a motion by Diane Hamre, chairman chairman of health and social services, extended a vote of appreciation to the retiring Doctor. ■' A reception will be held latter this month. . No replacement for Gray has been hired as yet. Counc. Hamre said medical officers of health are in short supply in the province. WESEWE The Royal Canadian Legion's mission is to serve veterans, ex-service persons and their dependents as well as supporting many community activities. Annually the Legion contributes millions of dollars in financial and other assistance to: , Seniors: Care, Housing, Medical Services and Training $ Cadets, Scouts, Guides Youth Sports Scholarships and Bursaries 7.100.000 4,000,000 4.100.000 1.275.000 Geriatric Education Charitable Organizations Other Agencies 250,000 15.250.000 12.500.000 POPPY The Annual Poppy Campaign which perpetuates the act of remembrance, receives donations donations to assist veterans, others who served and are in need, and the community in general. The Legion sponsors national literary and poster competitions competitions for youths and provides remembrance material for schools. Over $3,000,000 is distributed distributed to needy ex-service persons, their dependents and for community services. The Royal Canadian Legion has 700,000 members, affiliates and Ladies Auxilary in 1,750 branches in Canada, the U.S. and West Germany. You are eligible for, ordinary membership if you are a veteran, serving or ex-service person of the Regular and Reserve forces or the R.C.M.P. Sons, daughters, spouses, widows and widowers are eligible for associate membership. The Royal Canadian Legion needs new Members to ensure the continuation continuation of the service it gives to our communities across Canada. , If you would like to become a part of this great Canadian family or would like more information, contact a branch in your area: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch: Bowmanville RCL BR #178 President - Jim Connell , Telephone: 623-9032 The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command ' 359 Kent Street Ottawa, Ontario R2P 0R7