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Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Orono Weekly Times - 3 Thieves strike after family moves to Orono Having both grown up in a small town atmosphere, Marcia and Ed Worona had a long term goal: to one day live in Orono. "We didn't think we would move out for a couple of years," Marcia, told the Orono Times, "but then we found the property at 8 Princess Street." The house did need some work, but Ed, a windows and siding contractor, knew he could do that work himself; it was the one-acre lot in town that really sold the Woronas on the property. To open up the back door and have an acre of property for their two boys, Sam age seven and Jack age five, to play on, and still be in town, "was a perfect fit," according to Marcia. Having room on the property to park Ed's work truck and trailer was a bonus. On October 1st, the family made the move from Bowmanville to Orono, where they can walk to the library, the Chinese food restaurant and the arena for skating lessons, all while enjoying the atmosphere that a small community can have. On the morning of November 5th, preparing to drive the boys to school, Ed showed young Sam how to use the remote control starter for the truck. When Sam ran outside and reported the remote control had not worked, Ed discovered his truck was not in the driveway. Sometime during the night, thieves had made off with his truck, a 1996 green Chevy extenda-cab pick-up, his custom trailer, and a number of items out of the barn. Ed kept all his work tools in the truck, the trailer and the barn. The family reported the theft to the police, and gave them a list of the missing tools. The police told Ed, they will look at pawn shops to see if anything on the list shows up. The police officer also them, Ed says he now avoids thinking about it. He is pretty optimistic nobody will break into the house while they are there. While Marcia doesn't feel as safe as she once did, Ed says for him, he feels their belongings aren't as safe. Ed is hoping the thieves just clear out the truck and trailer and leave them on the side of the road somewhere. While the insurance company only gives the police 10 days to find the stolen property, Ed says he is going to wait another 10 days before he gives up on his belongings The family is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the return of the trailer, "no questions asked," according to the flyer they have posted around town. Young Jack The Worona family, (clockwise from top) hopes the truck Ed, Marcia, Sam and Jack, with their new comes back dog Molly, are still holding out a glimmer of because it was hope that Ed's truck, trailer and the tools of shiny and green his trade will be recovered. his favourite colour. type of The Worona's are asking crime occurring at a home tools made specifically for his job; he had precision measur- anyone with information on where there is a dog. So two days after the theft, ing tools. "I had it so when I their stolen property to call the Woronas got themselves a would go to a job, everything police at 905-579-1520. To collect the reward call the six-month old German was there," he said. While they both felt sick to Worona's at 905-213-8988 or Shepherd puppy, named their stomachs when they first 905-983-5803. Molly. Besides not being able to realized what had happened to told Ed that he rarely hears of this go out to work because all his tools are gone, Ed also cannot use this down time to fix up the house, for the same reason. A tool and die maker by trade, Ed says he fell into helping his dad in his siding and eaves troughing b u s i n e s s between jobs. Not seeing a great future in the tool and die industry, Ed started his own company five years ago, and he was just getting everything set up right. He had all kinds of ~ Happenings ~ Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Oddfellow & Rebekah Centre Roof Fund Dinner, 6pm, Roast Beef & Homemade Pies, Advanced Tickets Only, $15. Connie Hooey 905-983-5726. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Newcastle United Church Annual Fundraising Auction, 6pm, Frank Stapleton auctioneer. Call 905-786-2239 or 905-786-2906. Saturday, November 20, 2010 - Orono United Church Resale Shop Christmas Tea, 9 am - 2 pm, Christmas decorations & gifts, Morning Tea with muffins, Sandwich lunch with squares. Saturday, November 20, 2010 - Reading from "Sir Seth Thistlethwaite and the Soothsayer's Shoes", 11-12 noon, A Gift Of Art, 20 Robert St. W., Newcastle. Recommended for ages 7-10. Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 2nd Annual Community Dance & Fundraiser, 8pm - 1am, Newcastle Town Hall, $20 per person. Tickets: Royal Service 905-987-1033 or 905-697-1900. Sunday, November 21, 2010 - Devitt's Royal Black Preceptory Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner, 6 pm, Tyrone Orange Hall. Acappela Gospel Group. Tickets $15. 905-263-8084. Thursday, November 25, 2010 - Orono Horticultural Society Potluck Supper, Annual Meeting and Christmas Show, 6:30 pm, Orono United Church. New members welcome. Friday, November 26 & Saturday, November 27, 2010 - Something Unique Craft & Artisan Show, 4pm - 8pm on Friday & 10am - 5pm on Saturday, Orono Town Hall. Saturday, November 27, 2010 - Kirby Church Christmas Bazaar, Bazaar 11-2, Book Sale 103. Last sale day before winter closing. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - Clarke High School Community Council Meeting, 6:30 pm, in the school library. Everyone welcome; please join us. December 1-4, 2010 - Orono's Olde Fashion Christmas, Downtown Orono. Events and Activities planned for various times & locations. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - Carol Sing Along, Orono Town Hall. Saturday, December 4, 2010 - Breakfast With Santa, 9am - 11:30am, Orono Town Hall. Saturday, December 4, 2010 - Heather Rebekah Lodge #334 Annual Bazaar, 11 am - 2pm, 124 Church Street, Orono. Crafts, Bake table, Nearly new, Tea room. Lunch available for $5. Friday, December 31, 2010 - New Years Eve Dinner & Dance, Orono Town Hall, Contact Judy for tickets and info 905-983-9494.