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Vol. 57, No. 45 ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8,1993 Memorial Library Room houses early history of community Attempt made to remove lights from Greenhouse Tbe large greenhouse at the Provincial Tree Nursery in Orono bas been the target of break and enter over the past month on tbree occasions. The first and second entry, one week apart, resulted only in the alarîn being set off., Last Friday about 9:45 p.m. entry was again made through a bole that was cut in the side of the greenhouse. The thief bad taken out one of the growing lights and had disconnected another couple in the greenhouse wben police arrived te scare the intruder off. The light taken out of the green bouse was found and returned. In late August the greenbouse was also entereti with eight ligbts being removed and taken out of the building. The flats of trees were trampled in the removal of the lights. These lights were latter found on the tree nursery property. Police bave said the lights could be used to grow plants in a hydroponic lab. There was a lot of interest shown Saturday afternoon wben the Municipality of Clarington presented the Newcastle Commnunity Hall Board with their Heritage Designation Plaque and also with the opening of the display ini the Memorial Library Room. The newcastle and District Histroical Society bas leased the Library Room and bas completed refurbishing of the room ini wbich to exhibit items if interest following -the hsitory cf the community over the past decades. .Above Carolyn and John Sproatt, Bowmanville along with Jack and Gloria Gordon view a di splay of faim equipment. Mr John Sproatt is the grandson of the architect who was employed for the construction of the building. Group continues plans witlv, leaders'for Orono Youth Centre A Support Group interested, in assisting witb a Youth Centre in Orono met last Tbursday evening with Rosalyn Allen and Cathy Coatham. The meeting was chaired by Rev. Mervin Russell. The Support Group would act as a resource group s well as securing funds and give general support te the operation cf thle youth programn. Both Rosalyn Allen and Cathy Coathaîn outlined plans for the Yeuth Centre and wbat it was intended te, accomplish. Tbey said they hoped to open a com- munication with those youtb that would be involved in the Centre and te establish a friendly relationship. It was stated that youth in the community are interested in the establishment cf a centre and that persons interested in volunteering leadership bave been calling. Rosalyn Allen said facilities are available for renting at the former Sears Outlet and J'Me Fashion shop in, the old mill on Main Street. She said it would be an ideal location and provide a facility that is usable as an activity centre. Rev. Russell informed the meeting that the Kirby United Churcb congregation has set side $2,000 froîn its Outreacb Fund for use te belp the centre get started. Those in attendance at the meeting tborougbly discussed tbe issues' involved and a further meeting is te bc held. Rev. Russell is te seek a meeting with Regional Councillor Ann, Dreslinski as te w hat assistance the municiliality may be in the establishmnent cf the Youtb Centre. The Clarington Social Services department bas been involved in the establishment of 'an umbrella committee as to, Youth Centres that coulId be setup in varieus sectors cf the municipality. "Munroe House"l plan dropped in Newcastle Due to the lack of that sucb funding was not commitment of funds from the available for the operation to Ministry of Housing the Durhamn accommodate the ten residents. Region Non-Profit Housing With the change in plans by Corporation bas dropped plans the Ministry of Community had for the' Munroe House project for Social Services in its direction of tie Village of Newcastle. long-term care the funds are Munroe House was to have withdrawn for sucb as would provided accommodation for ten have happened at Munroe House pbysically cballenged individuals inlNewcastleVillage. Who were housed at D'Arcy Place The Durbam Region Non- in Cobourg. Members of D'Arcy Profit Housing Corporation is Place were to operate the Munroe seeking information from the House while Non-Profit Housing Ministry of Housing as to the was te, have constructed the possibility of re-allocating the facility with financial assistance construction funds from Munroe from the Ministry of Housing. , House to another development 'Me plan had been opposed by site or concept. a number of cîtizens in the Counc. Dreslinski Who is a Village la the Munroe Street area. member of the Non-Profit The final commitment to Housing Corporation said that the undertake the project by the Muiiroe House will not proceed Corporation was contingent upon and there bas been no indication confirmation being received from that the funding allocated by the the Ministry of Community and Ministry of Housing will be Socil Srvics tat fndi allo wed to be directed to another wguld be provided. It was leamed project. It was a pleasing note indeed at the 6Oth wedding anniversary of Lavemne and Zella Patterson a couple ef weecs -ago when the Wood's orchestra played back- ground music for the occasion. Pictured above: Mrs. Helen Wood Nemin Andrews, Keith Wood and James Lowery. The music was dated back into time, most approriate for the occasion. '-~-~~ Provided a pleasine atmosphere Happenings.. YOUTH DANCE 'Me Kmnette Club cf the Great Pine Ridge will be sponsoring a Youth Dance this commng Frîday, December lOth at St. Francis of Assisi church hall, downstairs, from 7 parm. - 10 p.mn. for grades 6, 7, and 8 students. For more information eall Anne at 987-5491. WETNER MOBILE COMING TO ARMSTRONG'S IGA This Friday afternoon the al] 23 feet of the Oscar Mayer's Weiner Mobiledrives into the parking lot at Armstrong's IGA as it tours Canada. Tt will be at Armstrongs front 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. They wil be passing out Weiner Whsitles and lots of laughs. The Werner Mobile bas been on the move since 1936. EUCHRE SCORES Euchre results for the Orono Town Hel, Wednesday, December 1 with 12 tables in play: High scores John J. Scott 80; Marg Todd 78; Wilma Scott and May Tabb each with 77; George Mercer, Gladys Ogden and Roy Hayward each with 76. Low score Tom Wilson. Draw winners Roy Hayward, Bernice Partner, Art Bedwin, lune Wilson. Joyce Cowam ad George Mercer. Eucbre on December 15th will be held at the Oddfellows Hall. Euchre is held every Wedniesday night at 8 p.m. Lunch supplied. SANTA COMING TO ORONO Santa and a Cbristmns programn is being held for the kids at the Orono, Town Hall on Saturday, December l8th at 2:00 p.m. More informnation to ---- -- ------