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Orono Weekly Times, 1 Dec 1982, p. 1

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~-An inter United Way cails for more support Mark, Christine and Dwayne the Orono Town Hall last display of toys and games. Kinsmen and Kinettes who Walker af Kendal held a Saturday. The main floor of The sale was promoted by received a commission from great interest in the toy sale at the Hall was taken upfor-the the Great Pine Ridge the proceeds from the sale. Published Every Wednesday Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1982. Eldorado plans new Newcastle waste site It has been reported that Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. is pro- pasing to establish a perrnia- nent low-level radioactive dump site in the Town of Newcastle. The new site is proposed ta be located just north of the present temn- porary dumip site near Port Granby in the Town and on the shores of Lake Ontario. The temporary dump site was opened in 1954 and is ta be decommissioned by 1986 through a directive from the Atomnic Energy Contrai Board. Counc. Hamnre, who sits as a representative of Town coundcil on the Port Granby Monitoring committee, said she was shocked ta hear the announcement on radio last week. The committee was set up lest year with counicil representation when John Vldhuis sought such a com- mint in order that local erea residents and the Town could keep pace with developments of decommissioning of the present temporary dump site. Counc. Hamnre said the committee had met as recent- ly as Sçptember and that at the August meeting represen- tetives of Eldorado were pre- sent and were asked about decommissioning of the pre- sent site. She said they were told there was no develop- ment in plans for decommis- sioing. (Continued page 2) FORMER ORONO HYDRO MANAGER PASSES Melville Downs, formerly manager of the Orono Hydro System and recently of Brampton, Ontario, passed away on November 22, 1982. The luterai service was held in Brampton on November 25th. 47THWEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tamnblyn were entertained an the occa- sion of their 47th Wedding Anniversary by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tamblyn and Mr. and Mrs. David Staples and famnily. The Oshiawa-Whitby- Newcastle United Way launched an appeal late last week ta the communi- ty in an effort ta boîster support Ithroughout the area in order that they might reach their objective of $1.5 million. The local United Way is currently some $200,O0 short in meeting its 1982 objective and in funding ta rneet the commitments to its 37 memnber agencies Hugh Holland, camn- paign chairman,, states the United. Way could be somne ten percent of its an- nuatl objective if addi- tional funds do not came forward. 1The United Way has in-, creased its objective this year by fou rteen percent in order ta provide the $1.5 million ta ils member agencies who earlier this year had saught $1.8 million ta carry on their aperations within the commnunity. The United Way reduced the $1,8 million figure ta $1.5 HIu gh Holland em- phasies that greater demands are being made on mnember agencies due ta the economic times. It was pointed out at the meeting last week that in somne cases donations are abovec that of the previous year however there are areas that are mnost dîstur- b.ing. Holland has asked that the news media mnake an appeal ta those who have flot. at this time given, ta respond'ta the need in the coromunity. Big Brothers operate Town of Newcastle (by Jennifer Garland) The Big Brothers, of Newcastle is part of the Na- tional Organization, Big Brothers of Canada, which received their charter on December of 1964. It has 170 local chapters throughout Canada.. Each governed by the laws, codes, and by-laws set down by the National Organization. A young widowed mother, concerned with her son's lack of male influence, requested a Big Brothers Association in the Newcastle area. With the combined efforts of Comînunity Care and several Oshawa Service Clubs, the Newcastle Big Brot hers becane, a reality in March of 1976. A match was made and the boy received guidance and friendship vital ta development that oaly a man cen provide. There are presently twelve successfül matches in the Newcastle Association. The office of the Big Brothers of Newcastle is located ini the Town of Bowmianville. fThe commumi- ty Care office located on Temnperance Street lhouises them. Big Brothers of Newcastle encompesses ap- proximately 223.8 square miles, which would take in approximately 30,359 people. The Association has a Board of Directors which consists of fifteen members: a P1resident, 1lst Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secrctary (Continued page 7), 4-H homemakina leaders honoured ORONO SKATERS ADVANCE TO DIVISIONALS Two members of the Orono Figure Skating Club who competed, in the sectional competitions last week-end for Eastern Ontario in Peterborough now advanceta, Divisional competitions ta be held in Oshaw,,a front January 6th to 9th. Scott Maybee competiting in the Junior Men's division topped the competition wth first place in Peterborough. Stephanie l-ood, also of the Orono club and competing in Peterborough in the Novice womnen.'s Division place third in her division and will advance ta the divisional competitions. These young skaters from the Orono Club are ta be congratulated for their showing in the sectionals. DECORATIONS SPARKLE IN ORONO DOWNTOWN Late last week the Newcastle Hydro systemi completed erecting the Chrisimas decarations in Downtown Orono which now; sparkle out every evening remninding ail of the coming festive season. Close ta 3W0 4-H Home club presen)tatians in the received ber Advanced 5 year leader certificate; Ulah Makers Club members and form of skits. This was Hlonours Certificate and Chamnbers, Enniskillen, 10 their leaders attend the féllowed with the presenra- Silver Pie Server for the comn- year leadership certificate Durham County Achieve- tions of awards, certificates pletion of 18 complete units and Lorraine Preston, ment night held in the Orono and pins for individual in the program; Linda Betheny, 5 year leadership Community Centre last Fni- achievements. Caldwell, programn co- certificate. day-evening when awards and Leadership certificates ordinator for the Ministry of There were a number of certificates were presented. were presented ta (back row) Agriculture and Food, displays on exhibit et the During the course of the Shirley Pollard, Enniskillen, Bowmanville; (front row) event relating ta the 4-H evening the individuel clubs, 10 years; Linda Holmes Sharon Buttery, Newtonville Bread wînners programn. fifteen in total, gave short "--I

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