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Orono Weekly Times, 13 Mar 1985, p. 1

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expand Kirby B ranch of Clarke Museum The day this campaign of- f'icially opened was Monda'y March 4th when the worsi stormi of îhe year struck us so' violently. However, tbis did not really dampen our cari- vassers spirit for as one s0 aptly expressed il "its a good day to cail on people as you're sure to find them homne". h was Wednesday before the sun shone again and our canvassers were able to get oui in fil force. After approximately one week the amounit raised by our commuwnity stands at $35,159.00 with some sixty canvassers still to report. This i,; ceriainly a most encourag- minresutlt for it is obvious that Orono communily is coming forth with its usual interesî and response to the need to( maintain and develop an immnediate public health service in close proximiiy to Our homes. Contributions will bec om- ing in for somnetime as many of our neighbours are in the suniny south or away on school break. Also, there are others who wish to give fur- ther consideration to their need to contribute and wil no doubt donate at a later (Continued page 3) one of the work crews now busy at the old Kirby School house which will be the main thrust of the Clarke Museumn and Archives since a decision hias been mnade to close downi, the Orono museumn project in the upper roomls of the F 0roîru Clarke Public Library bulding. The preparation aer to be completed in order that the Kirby Schoot House may be opened to thle pu!bic the se- cond week in Aprîl and- will continue open to mid Decemnber. An officiaI opening is to be in the torm of an Easter party later in the month. IThe Museum Board in- tends to prov ide more educa- tional features as weIl as maintaining an Archives room, school photos and ar- tiatarticles of pioneer days in this communiiy and forms of communications. There wihl be one sector at Kirby for changing exhibits. In the faîl the museumi ex- pects to continue with agricultural exhibits,. It is stated that the Kirby site will be more accessable to more people and wil aflord efficient use of time. *eehip tu Published Every Wednesday Orono Weekly Timies, W11ýednesday, March 13, 1985 Credit Union holds, 3Oth annual meeing Thre meeting was held in President, B. Gilbank the Centennial Hai) in welcomed the 77 members, Bowm-,arville on Fridiay, and guests and everyone sat March 1, 1985 at 6:30 p-m- down to enjoy a roast beef ~iappn g%.... HOMEYMOON SUITE PLAYS AT Cý-LARKE HIGH Five buindred anid thiry-l-sevlen studenits paid their admission to dance to the music of Honleymooni Suite Iast Wýedniesday evemng at Clarke High School and out of the dance the Stu- denti Counicil cleared an amrount of $500.00 after paying the band $2-50.00. Honeymroon Suite, a Canadian Band originating out of Niagara Falls, is mieeting with a lot of suiccess both in the United States and Canada and has one of thre Top 20 in "New GirlNo" ORONO TOWN HALL, CARD PARTY Thefolwn are the winn--ers of the recent euchre par- ty held in the Orono Town Hall: igh score to Robin Aldread 85, E. Meuleman 83, Mabel Goode 81, Annie McNally 75 and Elaiine Elison 75; low score Grace Coathamn. Draw wýinners were Bertha White andi Robbie Robinson. The next card party is being held tonight, Wednesday March 13th in the Orono Town Hall. PARENTS AND STUDENTS WELCOME Parents and students -are welcome and urged to attend the Focus on Family film being shown at the Clarke Hîgh School on Wednesday, March 2th com--mencing at seven p.m. Adolescent, Peer Pressure and Sexuality is the theme of the film for Mý,arch 2th. NOMINATED FOR BEST OVERAL-L SOUND Don Whiite, forrneriy of Oronio, bas been nromiinated for the 1985 Genie Awards in the category of the Best Overal Sound. White has been nominated for his work tin three films, "Thec Bay Boy", "Isaac Little Feathers- and "Les Gjeurre des In 1983 White won a Genie Award for- his sound work In "Quest eof Fire". The 1985 Genie Awards are being ld on March 21st and will be televised. dinner served by the Catering Connection, Fred and Pat Storsbergen. MIr. C. Martin said Grace. Director, M. Vanstone thanked the caterers for the delicious meal. Business Meeting: Moved by J. Sutcliffe, Secretary, that the minutes of the last An- nual Meeting be accepted as published, seconded by J. Schell. Carr ied. The Tr'easurer'.s Manager report wxas read by Mrs. L. Werry, mnoved by P. Loucks, second- ed by V. Snider. Carried. T. Varley gave the Credit Com- mittee- report,' this was ap- proved on a motion by 1H. Browes, seconded by J. Schell. Carried. The Super- visory Committee report was read by J. Schell, moved by J, Schell that this report be accepted, seconded by G. Werry. Carried . Moved y by Gi. Werry, seconded by M. Vanstone that we pay a Divi- dend of 9-1/4 percent. Car- ried. The elections were run by Mr. Sandy Lyall of CUMIS along with the hetp of the nominating committee chairman, P. Loucks. The 1985 Board of Directors are G. Werry, H. Browes, B. Gilbank, J. Sutcliffe, M. Vanstone, J. Schel, L. WVerry, C. Martin and P. Loucks. The Credit Commnit- tee was T. Varley, V. Snider and R. Good with L-oan 0f-. ficer, Mr. R. Allin, F. Forget, R. Harti-wigL and K. Boyd mnake up the Supervisory, ComtteVith the retire- nment of Mrs. L. Werry, Mrs. M. Clapdorp wiIl becomne the new ,Treasurer-Manager atong with Assistant- Manager, Mirs. D. Perfect in (Continiued page 3) Planning Board to review museums On a motion by Councs. Hubbard and Taylor the Town of Newcastle counicil is recommending that the Newcastle Communiity Ser- vices Planning Board ex- amine and review -the opera- tion of mnuseums withîn the municipality. The Hubbard motion pointed out that the Town had included the increased budgets of both the Bowmi-aný- ville and Clarke Museumns in týhe 1985 budget and as weII sitated that council was sup- portive of the cultural and tourismn role each museumn plays within the Town. Council to support town deciion A motion by Councs. Cowmnan and Hubbard at, Moniday's council meeting reinforces that the Townl of Newcastle will support couni- cil's position as to their deci- sion to object to ani extension of a slaughter hiouse in Danl- inigton Township, north of Bo)wmanville. Council supported the mo- tion to have their legal coun- The motion also States ihat the Town must be cost- efficient and made some sug- gestions as to what course mnay be considered including sharing of staff. The Comrmunity services Planning Board is to, consider tlle formation of a single board to operate both museumis and other features which would be relevant to the study. Following the completion of the study and research, the Board is requested tor report to counicil their findings and recommendations. cel present at the Ontario Municiapl Board hearing in May which will hear both sides of the argumnt. Counc. Cowman and Hub- bard said it was neL:essary to rei nfo rce t he Town';, position to have counisel at th1è\hearing as the Planning DepaYtment for the Town had agreed to the development and had 50 recommended to council. Presen talion on retirement Mrs. LeiTWWerry of Orono with the presenta(ion of a spoken as to the service Mrs. who bas served thie Orono plaque and flowers. Mîrs. Werry gave to the Credit and District Crýedit Union Werry -bas retired frmlher Union and its miembers. Ltd. since July lst, 1967 as former position which is now, The presentatjons wvere Treaurer-Manager was held by Mrs. M. Clapdorp. miade by Mr. Bob Allin of honoured at the 3th Annual Many gratefufil words were Newcstle. meeting of the Union recently iterest high in [emorial canvas -'- -'

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