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Eastern Ontario Interclub great success in Orono Organization was a key to the success of the Eastern Ontario Sec- tion Interclub Championships held at the Orono Arena on Saturday and Sunday of last week. The event was hosted by the local Orono Figure Skating Club which held the key to the successful event. Last year the local club also hosted the Pine Ridge champion- ships and had equal success at that time. Fifty-nine of the ninety-six skating clubs in Eastern Ontario were represented at last week-ends meet and from these clubs 179 com- petitors were in competition. Clubs were represented as far away as Petawawa and Deep River to the north, Kingston and west to Whit- by. Of interest to Orono was Tanya Clemens who competed in the In- termediate Ladies event placing fourth in a field of nine com- petitors. Tanya had placed first at the recent Pine Ridge competitions earning a chance at the EOSIC event in Orono. Jason Collier of the Whitby Club and a partial member of the Orono Club placed first in the Juvenile Men division on Sunday. Lori and Michael Mirsch of the Bowmanville Club placed second in the pairs division and along with Jason Collier will compete in the Ali Ontario Final at Gravenhurst on March 17th and 18th. All first, se- cond and third placing skaters at the EOSIC event compete at Gravenhurst. In speaking with many of the local helpers they said they were amazed how smoothly the event proceeded through the two days. All events ran on time and com- munication between the com- petitors and the audience was ex- cellent. Gail McKenzie, of the Orono Club, was EOSIC chairman for the event and with her crew of local helpers, parents of club members and the members themselves, seniors and intermediate, had everything in order. According to Gail the com- puterized system was set-up on Fri- (Continued page 2) Places second in pairs event Greu Eektpimt%; Published Every Wednesday Orono Weekly imes, Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Propose freeze on Ganaraska development Lori and Michael Mirsch, R.R. 1 They will now proceed to the On- Bowmanville, and members of the tario Champîonships being held in Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, Gravenhurst of the I7th and l8th of placed second in the pairs event on March, Saturday at the Eastern Ontario They are coached by Liane Section Interclub Championships Gallant. held in Orono. Congratulations and good luck. If the Durham Regional council gives approval to a recommenda- tion of the regional planning department development in the Ganaraska headwaters areas would be placed on hold. The hold would continue until such time as the Region completes its Official Plan, which is expected to be completed by the end of 1990. Kathy Guselle, chairman of SAGA, spoke at the regional meeting asking support for a freeze until such time as. a study could be undertaken that would set guideline to protect the headwaters of the Ganaraska. Later she said she was pleased with the action of the plan- ning department. Nancy Diamond, an Oshawa councillor on the commit-tee, said Orono D.B.I.A. openspocket book for new Highway sign developers should understand that because the area is environmental- ly sensitive, it's unlikely there will be any building in the area. "Stay out, you're not welcome," said Diamond. Irv Harrell, another Oshawa councillor in supporting the freeze said the region needs money and ex- pertise from the provincial govern- ment to study the area. He said the area had provincial significance. At the time of the debate the Regional Planning committee was considering a reply to the Byers report which is to be submitted to the Minister of the Environment, The regional report is quite similar to that submitted by the Town of Newcastle. WilI change name on Newcastle building Due to a recommendation of the General Purpose committee of the Town of Newcastle on Monday there will be a name change on a Newcastle building located in Bowmanville. On a motion presented by Councs. Larry Hannah and Pat Deegan it was recommended that the Town of Newcastle Town Hall located in Bowmanville be named "Adminstrative Centre". There has been some objection that on the one side of Temperance Street there is the BQwmanville Post Office while on the west side the Newcastle Town Hall. Through a brief discussion Counc. Hamre said it was going to be misleading and that the word "Municipal" should be added to "Administrative Centre". Ail members of council agreed to "Municipal Administrative Cen- tre" Alan Lee out infront again The Orono Downtown Business Association on Monday night with Sylvia Parker as the chairman took their first major step for 1990 in giv- ing approval for a new sign on Highway 115 south of Orono. Carol Lamont, chairman of the sign committee of Yvonne Maitland and Sylvia Parker, presented prices and a sketch for a new face for the sign which had been presented by Peter'Boots. The sketch gained the support of all members present and is expected to be in place within the next four to six weeks. The sign will have as a background an outdoor scene with the large railway culvert, which is located in the area of the Woods Walk Park, iý the middle. Orono, which will be promirient across the top of the sign, will be in three dimensional lettering. Across the bottom a ribbon ban- ner will also have three dimensional lettering noting "The Village With A Difference". The cost of the sign is expected to run in the area of $2,000.00. Murray Taylor a member of the development committee presented terms of reference for the commit- tee which were given approval by the meeting. Taylor said the com- mittee was interested in commer- cial, residential and industrial devêlopment for the Orono area. Happenings.... CUSHION CONCERT FOR KIDS AT TOWN HALL A Cushion Concert is being presented in the Orono Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, 2 p.m., March 14th. Admission $1.00 with a parent and the program being presented by Bernie Martin will be geared to a children audience. ORONO TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESULTS The euchre results for the Orono Town Hall Wednesday, February 28th with 9 tables of play: High scores Ed Skinner with 83; Wes Wood with 81; Reg Elliott with 80; Marion Sears and Myrtle Alldred each with 78. Low Leta McAllister. Winners of the draw were Jean Bowen, Marion Sears (2) and Charlie Campbell. Euchre is )eld every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. Ladies please bring lunch. He said it was a long-term objective but that something had to be done. The committee is made up of Wayne King, chairman, Murray Taylor, Kay Lycett and Sue Sawyer. Murray Taylor was also given authority to proceed to advertise commercial rental opportunities in Orono and a list of such oppor- tunities are to be available for those who may wish to set up business within the downtown area. Local businesses in the downtown area and in the outer area of the downtown are par- ticipating in Pub Night Bucks which will be offered on an individual basis by those participating. The Pub Bucks will.then be accepted at the Orono Town Hall Pub Night slated for Friday, March 16th. At a previous meeting the Orono DBIA elected their slate of officers with Wendy Partner taking over chaiman with Sylvia Parker, vice- chairman. Bettina Maddock was elected secretary with Linda Taylor treasurer. Kathie Parry, Murray Taylor and Yvonne Maitland were appointed directors of the associa- tion. The Association will hold their monthly meeting on the first Mon- day of the month. Committee meetings are being held on Wednes- day mornings. Alan Lee, a grade six student at Legion Public Speaking contest the Kirby Public School, is no held recently in Bowmanville. stranger to success in public speak- Again Alan congratulations in ihg. For the second year in a row your achievements. Alan will now Alan has placed first in his age proceed further in the competition. grouping at the Canadian -Royal