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RONO WEEKLY TIMES S~~~~ervn Es Caintn n eodsîc 13 650 GSTincluded Wednesday, Februay 21,, 1996 Heather Rebekah's HoId Valentine Luncheon1M BîlîgFrIrk sw Clarington Council approved a plan to build a new facility for the Clarke Museum and Archives at their-site at the old Kirby school house. A new facility is required to replace the stor- age space that was being used at the Orono Armouries. The space at the Armouries has recently been leased from the Mujnicipality by Apogee Productions. A number of options for the new storage space were looked at, including using -existing facilities in Hampton. These sites were turned down for a variety of reasons. The building will be built from the reserve fund the museum has been building for years, starting with a $10,000 endowment from Ontario Hydro, which has developed into almost $85,000. The new building will cost around $60,0001to bulld, and will in'clude storage space and a new display area for the museum's artifacts. Mayor Hamre commended the Board for their hard work and patience on coming to this conclusion. She also, stressed that all costs for the builIding will be covered by the reserve fund, which was set aside for strictly this purpose. Name Change Denied, On February 14, the Heather Rebekah Lodge #334 under the convenorship of Sister Violet Dunlop held a very successful luncheon with over 100 in attendance. The $800.*00 raised will be, used to help with the expenses of decorating the O-otlo Oddfellows and Rebekahs Centre. Our appreciation to those who attended the luncheon and ail the helpers. These women pictured above were just somie of the helpers that made the whole event possible: Ruth Andrews, Violet Dunlop, Norma Moffat, Ethel Hall, borna Atkins, Raye Hughes, and Tina Van Alebeek. Regional Wide Survey On GTA To Be HeId Regional Council approved Friday for a region-wide, municipality. by municipality referendum to, determine the residents position on the GTA.. While the answers found in such a referendum will not be binding witb the province, it would definitely strengtben the Region's posi- tion in its opposition of the Greatei'Toronto Council. The Municipality will be holding a survey of the people of Clarington sometime in March after the last of the tbree public meetings scbed- uled on the GTA bas been beld. Polling stations will be opened in five locations across the municipality from 10 am until 8 pm. Tlie pro- cess will be similar to the one used during elections, and the estimated cost for the pro- ject is around $5,000.00. Voters will be required to prove that tbey live in the municipality. If voter tumnout is good and the process is successful, this could end up being only the first of such surveys. "This could be a pilot for future surveys on other big topics." said Councillor David Scott. The Region feels that this is the best way for them to convince the province that the GTC bas no place in Durham. "The, government isn't going to listen to politi- clans; they are going to listen to the voters," said Mayor Hamre. The date and the question will be advertised in the local newspapers each week for three -weeks prior to the date of the survey. Thelrequest put forth 1>y Mosport Park to change the name of Darlington-Clarke Townline Road/Regional Road 42 to Mosport Park Road has been denied by Clarington Council. The issue, which has been the centre of heated debate by -many area residents, was denied based on the historical significance the present names hold for' the area. Many residents have spo.- ken out in opposition to the proposed name change. The historîcal significance was only one of the reasons men- tioned; the cost of changing signs and addresses, the cost of improving and making the- road a through way to Mosport Park, increased traf- fie through an agricultural area and the safety of chil- dren on the route were somne of the other very valid reasons put forward by residents. Lynn Helpard conducted a survey of people living on the, road, and ail were opposed to the suggested name change. In the survey, it was found that the maonity of people teit that streets in the communi- ty should not be named to promote a strictly commercial proper-ty.' It was felt that street names should carry some historical significance; they even named the road leading up to GM after Sam MacLaughlin rather than after the companyitself. Mr. Helpard did however, feel'the name should be changed from its present des- ignation. He felt that it should be shortened, as the nameé was too long and con- flîcted with Caniada Post reg- ulations on address length. He included the question of the changing the name in the survey. Thirty-five percent of the people surveyed were in support of a name change. Twenty-five percent of the respondents satd they liked Mr. Helpard's, suggestion of calling it Clarington Road. Joan Tax feit that changing the name would eventually lead to the upgrading of the road and an increase of traf- fie and speed. "At a time of budget constraînts, money would need to be spent on changing signs, maps, etc.," said Mrs. Tax. The common belief that seemed to be shared by everyone was that Mosport Park was the only one that would benefit from a name change. Tony Biglieri of Plantactics, representing Mosport Park, tried to persuade the council by pointing out the historical impact Mosport bas had on the area. Its first race was held in 1961; it was also the first place in Canada to host World Super Bike and World Championship races. It is the only permanent operating raceway in Canada, known intemnationally. Its races will be televised nationally start- ing this year. Mr. Biglieri stressed the impact such cov- erage bas on tourism and business in the area. "Local opposition should be weighed with the overaîl benefit of the municipality," said Mr. Biglieri. Mosport's position continued on page 2 Volume 60, Number 7 Orono Town Hall Euchre Scores There was a fie for f irst this week, with Marion Staples and Aeck Moffat having 84 points. James Lowery had 80 points, andi Minnie Taylor, Charlie Stapleton, Kay Beggs, Joan Sutoiiffe, ail had 78. Low Score wvas Doreen Lowery. Draw winners wiere May Tabb, Wanda MoNeil, Olive Little, Ann Julicher, Martha Clark, and Art Bedwin. Monthly Breast Care Sessions At Memoriol lHospital Free, one-on-one breast self-examination sessions with a trained femrale heaith professional are being oftered the last Saturday of every month at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. Sessions are one hour long. To take advantage of this service, caîl MHB's Diagnostic lmaging Deparment at 623-3331 exten- ion40 The next session is Saturday, February 24, 1996.