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Orono Weekly Times, 25 Jan 1995, p. 13

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--------- --fyT '--- - ~ j a~îry2~ 9 5- Massey House rsarn opening 'in Newcastle Mrs. Janice Parish a resident of Newcastle Village for the past four years witb her husband and three children is -set to re-open the former Annie's Restaurant under the naine of Massey House Restaurant and Pub. Mrs. Parish is by no means a stranger in Newcastle Village being a sales representative with NRS Edvan Real Estate. As to the new namne, 'Massey House', Mrs. Parish points out, with pride, that - the family lives in a bouse built by the Mas sey family years ago. "lIt seems Bowmanville harness driver wins over 400 Doug Brown of north Bowmanville drove to a record 412 wins at the Ontario Jockey Club circuit in 1994 and bas been named driver of the year. He also pusbed bis life-time winnings as a driver to over $50 million. Share $3 million Lotto win Clarington residents share in a split of fifteen ways of a Lotto 6/49 win in the recent January l8th draw. Fiftee -n Durham Region Finance Department employees share $3 million. The area group beld one of four tickets wbicb share the total prize of $12 million. Those from Clarington are: Dorothy Andrew of Newtonville, Kathy Cooper and Ron Siblock of Courtice and Dana Howes of Bowmanville. Each of the local winners have received their $200,000 cheques from the corporation. The group have been buying tickets each week for the past two years. Oshawa Symphony in trouble The Oshawa Symphony is facing one of its greatest hardships since its inception some 37 years ag-o. The Symphony bas bad to cancel its program of baroque music which was to bc played on Febniary 12. A budget deficit of $20,000 may also require that the April 2 concert may bave to cancelled. SSubscriptions have dropped to 170 frein 300 to 400 on the most successful years. Corporate sponsors are now sponsoring national arts organizations and this bas been a loss for the Oshawa Symphony. The orchestra operates on a $140,000 budget with the city providing $15,000 and the Ontario Arts Council a further $ 14,000. The remainder must corne from the sale of subseriptions, donations and appropriate that 1 should use the naine for the restaurant," she said. Renovations are now completed with an all-new interior look and ready for opening this Friday , January 27th. Free coffee being served ail day. "We are offering an inviting atmnosphere and an enticing new menu", said- Mrs. Parish. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is being served. The welcome mat is out at 27 King Street East, Newcastle Village, the home of Massey House Restaurant and Pub. fundraising activities. ftrees massacred Residents living along the 4th Line in Cavan Townsbip have expressed concern over the cutting of brusb alongside the road. The residents object to the manner in whicb the brush and trees have been cut using a grade size vehicle with a large rotary blade that hacks its way through the brush. The 4th Line Theatre has increased traffic on the road and people were complaining of the lack of proper vision lime on the road. Tbe Township found that use of the large equipment was cheaper than having men go in witb chain saws to undertake the work. Recreation area expansion Millbrook is on course to make improvement for recreational faiities in the Village including a tennis court, basketball court and a possible shuffle board. The facilities would be located at the old school on the hill. The Village council bas voted to- keep control of the Mill building ratiher than turn it over to the Millbrook Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. The building is often used for Village events. Plant to lay off 60 workers Horizons Plastic, Cobourg, are expected to lay off some 60 workers in the near future. It is not know whetber it is a permanent layoff or not. Almost one year ago the company hired 34 new employees with a jobs/Ontario funding amounting to $3 15,000. One step closer Northumberland County may be one step closer in getting its waste management program in operation. The Ontario General Court ruled out a Haldimand bid that would have put another road block in the cjOunty getting its waste prograîn Qpeattofls. Although the County may be one step further on, there are stili a number of others to take. Want youth to have a say The Reeve of Port Hope is hopeful of expanding a Youth Committee's mandate so that youth can bc more involved in the affairs of their community. Mrs. Jane Lunn, bead of the recreation department said she agreed, "We have to get them talking to us and communicating." The opening of a youtb centre in the town bas given the kids a forum for discussion. It's making a difference Although some police departments suggest there has been no reduction in traffic accidents since photo radar was introduced ini August 1994 others say there has been ùnprovement. The head of die Cobourg OPP detachment has said it would be wrong to conclude that photo radar had not helped to improve highway safety. He contends that taken on the whole of the area where photo radar is in place accidents over the same period, August to December is down in 1994 compared to the same period in 1993. Cameco further invests in Port Hope plant The uranium processing company, Cameco, has announced it will be making a further investment in its plant in Port Hope amountmng to some $8 million., The investmnent is being made due to an anticipated increasc in demand for the company's product. A competing plant in the United States bas recently closed down opeming another avenue of sales for the Port Hope enterprise. The new expansion is not expected to create more jobs in Port Hope but will add to efficiency of the operation into one unit. Demand for the end product at Cameco bas been expanding over the past two years. 250 seek 25 jobs Cameco Corporation, Port Hope, considered that a possible 150 to 200 might apply for the job opportunities that are to be available at the plant. It is reported that twice that number turned out for the 25 production and skilled labour jobs that will be available through workers taking'early retirement and due to some expansion. Salaries range from $15.00 to $21 .00. The company employs a few over 200. I $100 OFFI u Crown Series Truck Caps I$25.00 OFF Running BoardsI u BEDLINERS $199 i MON.-FRI. 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. SAT. 9 A.M. - 5P.M. DIRECT TO YOU FROM z9bi( Cmfo0t fiblp-pi Cail your Lennox dealer and protect your home from high energy bis. Clean and Check Special. Lack of proper furnace maintenance can reduce your furnace efficiency by up to 15% per year. This routine service will keep your system wunning at peak eff iciency. HEAT PUMP SPECIALISTS *Fireplaces * Furnaces * Air Conditioning, 34A King Street West Bowmanvillie (905) 623-2956 Ni/si ki ENNUI Th Rzestaurant and IPuib Welcomes You Friday, January 27th Tol Our Opening in Downtown Newcastle Inviting Atmosphere - Enticing Menu Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Served Grand Openîng Celebration Saturday, February 4th Complimentary Drink, Free Draws for Great Prizes 7:00 p.m. until Close Formerly Annies at 27 King Street E., Newcastle Village Phone 987-3747 A

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