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The head table at the l5th Armlverary Dinner at the Orono United Church on Saturday, October 18. Left to right: Rev. Ron Pierce (Chair of Presbytiy):, Mayor Diane Hamre, Very O0rono United Church 15 th Annîversary D inner As part of the Aniversaxy The Rev. M. Russell gave a celebrations, a speciai dinner short speech outlining the was held on Oct. 18, 1997 in position of the churcli as a the Main Hall of Lhe Orono place of worship for peçple of Unted Churcli. The tables ail ages, where they recelve looked attractive with white Inspiration and guidance, linens and vases of camna- leading them to a commit- tions. The guests were shown mient of falth in God. It also to their places by ushers provides a very Important laas Schoenimaker and place ti the community for Derek Barnett. nid-week groups of ail ages. Head table guests lncluded The special speaker for the the very Rev. Dr. Sang Chul evenftng was the very Rev. Dr. Lee, the Rev. and Mrs. R. Sang Chul Lee, Chancellor of Pierce, Mayor of Clarlngton the University of Toronto, and Diane Hamre, the Rev. former Moderator of the Mervyni Russell and Patricia United Churcli of Canada. Russell, Mr. Alex Shepherd He lias travelled widely and M.P. and Mrs. Shepherd, Mrs. spoke of lis contact with Norma Long and Philip Long. Canadian ti many counitries Grace was said by the Rev. at diffrent times of hie life. R Pierce. 'le becaxne a Christian when Followlng the deicious din- tauglit by a Christian ner, Mr. A. Shepherd read Canadian missionary in greetlngs from the Prime China. He was ordained in Minister, Jean Chretien. Trhe Korea and later spent several Rev. R Pierce brouglit con- years as a minister, first in gratulations on the special B.C. and then 20 years as anniversary from the Oshawa Minister of a Korean congre- Presbytery of the Unted gation in Toronto. Dr. Lee Church i o Canada. Mayor emphasized the role of Hamre spoke warnly of men- Canadians in the world in ories of Orono United Chli.-e spreadlng the Christian faith, and the welcome given to ail and as peace-keepers. their farnily when they moved We concluded the evenlng to Orono some years ago. with the singing of "O Greetings were read from Canada" and the hyn ' Gloiy MPP John OToole. The toast to You, O God", aftèr which to the thurch was proposed Dr. Lee gave the blessing. by Wiliamn Tamblyni, chair of The dinner, catered by the Board of Trustees. Cathy Stewart, was attended Donna Morrison sang two by many dhurch members. beautiful solos, accompanied Tlable arrangements for mhe bv Mary Clare MacKlinnon. dinner were made by Rev. Dr. Sang Chul Lee, Rev. Dr. Mervyn Russell, Patricia Russell, Alex Shepherd M.P.. Carol Shepherd and Mrs. Norma Long (widow of Rev. Basil Long). Newcastle residents fear concerns not hear-d Newcastle residents came before council again on Tuesday Oct. 14, to re- emphasize their disapproval of recent decisions made in regards to the Kaitlin Group's development of the water- front. The fact that the Public Works Department arrived at the two alternative ro&dways to service the lake-front with- out consulting residents has them miffed. Staff report PD 140-97 states that Alternative "A" which would mean the recon- struction of Mill St. would clearly be the most desirable alternative. However, the report goes on to say, Alternative "B" originated after mnuch discus- sion between the developer and public works staff. Afier much consideration of the developer's and the resident's concerns, the Public Works Department'agreed to accept Alternative "B", which would have Toronto St. reconstruct- cd. This alternative, states the report, apparently will respect the resident's wish to miaintain the existing Miii St. grade separation. The devel- oper's plan included, reducing the Miil St. R.R. underpass to a single lane for vehicular trafic, and the other lane to. be used by pedestrians and bikes. Residents say this report was made without any input on their behaif and is a contradiction of their wishes. After citizen groups voiced their objection to the Alternative "B" at the October 6 public meeting, council decided to reconsider thieir options. Mayor Hamre put forth the motion to recon- sider at the Oct. i 4th counci meeting, but could not get a seconder for the motion. Before the motion to reconsider was brought up, residents once again explained why the Miii St. underpass could not remain as it is, or reduced to a single lane with signal lights. Safety was the number one concern of residents. Brenton Richard of the Newcastle Ratepayer Association pointed out that one lane for vehicular traffic would have to accommodate 3,000 to 10,000 vehicles a. day once phase 2 of the development was completed. Wien trucks get stuck under the bridge, as happened twice last month, emergency ser- vices are cut off. In bis address to counicil, Erskin Duncan reminded In the end, council gave approval to Phase Two of the development, with an amend- ment that the developer con- struct a separate tunnel beside the Mill St. underpass for pedestrians. A bid by the Mayor to disallow the coastal villas in this phase, was also turned down. Residents Ieft the meeting feeling that counicil compiete- ly ignored their concernis, and their safety. Mr. Duncan said later, it was completely beyond understanding how council could pay no attention to the residents, and how once again Mr. Danielîs got everything he wanted. At the General Purpose and Administration Meeting on .October 20, Mayor Hamre said "I sincerely believe there was confusion at the table last week". On October 27, counicillors will bave the opportunity to reconsider their decisions and vote again on whether or flot to accept PD 140-97, phase 2 of the Kaitlin Development. The mayor said she did flot expect anyone to change their minds, but she would rest easier knowing counicillors knew how they were voting. Hamre feit there were two counicillors who did flot know how theyv voted. The Natural Nutm Health Shop Natural Sensetml Aromatherapy 5323 Main Street, Orono 983-6393 11 King Street East, Bowmanville 697-9950 e We hfiave sonie Great 9'[w fProdî7uctsç 0 N'u -Sport 9fea(tli & Fitneess froducts, eiu(orseé by rDonovan B1aiey Canadà 's 1 Se(Uing SportsNWutition Brandfs e 7mp See( Oi( ProdÇucts