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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 1937 - 2012 · Celebrating 75 Years Orono Weekly Times - 9 Looking Back... Gleaned from past editions of the Orono Weekly Times 25 Years Ago... Following is an article (Memories of Orono United Church) submitted by Dorothy (Lynch) Payne, who grew up in Orono, her father being the local grist miller... Mr. Harry Rowe constructed the present mill pond as it exists today. The mill, now removed, was situated just south and east of the pond. A stained glass window is located in the church in loving memory of his sons, Bobby and George Rowe. First recollections are of driving to church in the two-seated buggy drawn by our bay mare, Maud. We attended Sunday School in the afternoon, then it was changed to during the service. I think the sermons were longer than they are these days. I don't recall my early Sunday School teacher, but I remember Miss Mable Davy and Mr. Robert Sherwin very well. majority of the members and a motion to send a letter to the Township of Clarke opposing the move was passed. Messrs. R. Forrester and L. Lowery stated that they had met with the Township of Clarke Thursday afternoon when the finance committee outlined the circumstances under which Council felt they should join the service being set-up in the Town of Bowmanville and in which Darlington, Bowmanville and Newcastle were already supporting. Clarke would pay an amount of $362.00 for a stand-by ambulance with a guarantee of 24 hour service. It was also pointed out to the Police Trustees that Council had met on two occasions with Mr. Barlow of Orono when ambulance service was discussed. Mr. Barlow, it was stated, will continue as he has in the past. S.B. Rutherford said that the local ambulance service had given fine service to the community and would no doubt continue to do so. captured the shield, this being the first time a shield has been awarded. The children arrived in Millbrook in high spirits, they partook of a light lunch and were served with hot soup by the students of Millbrook school. The contest between these two schools was hard fought and the decision was in doubt until the last event was finished. Jim Powers made a great showing throughout the afternoon, winning six firsts and one third for a total of 31 points in the intermediate class, while Miss H. Scott, of the senior girls, won five firsts and a second for 28 points. 50 Years Ago.... The Orono Chamber of Commerce on Thursday of last week took exception to the subsidizing of an ambulance service to be centred in the Town of Bowmanville by the Township of Clarke. The president, H. Partner, brought the matter before the Chamber for discussion. Action to participate in the four-centre ambulance service was immediately denounced by a good 75 Years Ago... About fifty children from Orono High School journeyed to Millbrook by truck on Friday of last week where a number participated in the field meet at that place. After the events were all contested and the points added up it was found that Orono was three points up on Millbrook and ORONO WEEKLY TIMES LOCAL NEWS Clarington Museums and Archives Annual historic pumpkin bee at Clarke Museum In the 1800's settlers would gather in Kirby, Ontario for a Pumpkin Bee. It was a day to celebrate the pumpkin, which was a food staple for the pioneer. Slices of pumpkin would be hung to dry for the long winter ahead and families would gather to play games, showcase their baking skills and celebrate the pumpkin. Join us at the Clarke Museum for an oldfashioned Pumpkin Bee on Saturday, October 27th from 11:00 AM ­ 4:00 PM. Throughout the day, you can watch a blacksmith work, carve your own pumpkin for Halloween, have your face painted, make a pioneer toy, or play traditional games from the 1800s. Treat your palette to seasoned pumpkin seeds roasted over an open fire. Tour our traditional one-room schoolhouse, sit at an antique desk, and try writing on a genuine slate board. Join us for some great family fun at the Pumpkin Bee at the Clarke Museum in Kirby. Admission to the event is $4.00 per person. The Museum Gift Shop will be open with a selection of local history books and unique Canadian handicrafts. For more information, call the Museum office at 905623-2734 or see our website www.claringtonmuseumss.com LOCAL EVENTS LOCAL SPORTS Keeping you in touch with everything local since 1937! 905-983-5301