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4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 19th, 1975 Driver error main cause of 115 accidents Neil Goldsmith, an investigator investigator for the Ministry of Transportation and Communication Communication in a report to the Public Works committee of the Town of Newcastle stated that the major portion of the accidents along 115 highway are due to driver error. Mr. Goldsmith was speaking to the committee on Thursday of last week. He also told the committee that there was little that could be done to improve the highway and especially that strip known as "Death Strip". 13 people have been killed along a 700 foot strip of the highway just south of the intersection. Two more have died on the strip since the report was issued by the ministry. Eighteen lives have been taken along highway 115 from 401 to the 115-35 intersection intersection with 13 of the deaths within the first ten months of 1974. Among the recommendation recommendation include no parking at certain locations and especially especially in the areas of commercial commercial enterprises, stricter traf- Afraid you're losing your hearing? Montreal -- A free offer of special interest to those who hear but do not understand words has been announced by Beltone. A non-operating model model of the smallest Beltone aid ever made will be given absolutely absolutely free to anyone requesting requesting it. Send for this free model now. It is not a real hearing aid, but it will show you how tiny hearing hearing help can be. The actual aid weighs less than a third of an ounce, and it's all at ear level, in one unit. No wires lead from body to head. These models are free, so write for yours now. Thousands have already been mailed, so write today to Dept. 9943 Beltone Electronics of Canada Ltd., P.O. Box 647, Montreal, P.Q. fic enforcement, illumination of various locations, improving improving of signing and extension of the deceleration lane onto the Taunton road from the north of highway 115. APPROVE ROAD CLOSING The public works department department approved the closing of Somerville Drive out of Orono onto the highway but did not give their approval to a proposal to close the road from the Durham Farmer's Co-op onto the highway. In this proposal the committee did approval that the entrance could be designed to stop left-hand turns onto the highway. highway. The committee recommended recommended that the speed limit be set at 40 mph at certain locations on the highway but the ministry refused to consider consider the proposal but did agree that the speed limit may be reduced to fifty miles per mile along the entire length of 115 and the committee committee is to recommend this to council. A recommendation from the committee that the a third lane be developed north of Orono to the intersection was also turned down by the ministry as being premature. It was pointed out by the ministry representative that when traffic warranted it the road would be widened to e four-lane highway. ORONO FIGURE SKATING ( Continued from page 1 ) Kemp, Diane Jacob. PETITE JUNIOR Jocelyn Kemp, Tracey Neate, Lori McNeil. PRE-NOVICE LADIES Denise Maher, Teresa Gim- blett, Sherri Nancekievill. NOVICE LADIES Beth Gatchell, Kendra Kemp, Stephanie Hood. JUNIOR LADIES Michelle Major, Wendy Watson, Heather Sawyer. The Town of Newcastle Requires to start not later than May 5th an Assistant Town Planner to work under the supervision of the Director of Planning at the municipality's office in Hampton, Ontario. The Town of Newcsatle is a local municipality within the Regibnal Municipality of Durham and as such is responsible for local planning and control of development within the Regional framework. The person employed will be required to engage in a widé variety of planning tasks with an emphasis on the current operations of the Department. The successful applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a degree in planning recognized for membership by the Canadian Institute of Planners. He or she will also be required to possess an ability to deal directly with the public, to exercise initiative in dealing with new problems and situations, and to work effectively with a minimum of supervision. Some graphic capability would also be an asset. Apply in writing before April 1, stating qualifications, qualifications, experience, references, and approximate salary expected to:- J. M. Mcllroy, A.M.C.T. Clerk, Town of Newcastle, 40 Temperance Street, BOWMANVILLE, Ontario. L1C3A6 SENIOR LADIES Marcia Lowery SENIOR LADIES OPEN Patti Lunn. PRELIMINARY DANCE Karen Quantrill and Janice Wood, Kendra Kemp and Debra Murree, Heather Sawyer Sawyer and Sandra Simmons. INTERMEDIATE DANCE Michelle Major, Jo-Anne Mercer. SENIOR LADIES DANCE Marcia Lowery, THE VISUAL ARTS CENTRE (Continued from page 1) an adult level in night sçhool education, in conjunction with the Oshawa recreational department, department, and for both the Oshawa and Orono Art Groups. Groups. The program offered during March 24 - 27th is designed for enjoyment and recreation, and to allow students to use the illustrated techniques in their own self-ex pression. Anyone interested in joining the program can obtain further information by writing: The Visual Arts Centre, Box 52, Bowmanville, Ontario. For further information: Susan James 416-623-5056 or Margot Samuel 416-623-2473 Reduce planning budget A $200,000 reduction in Durham Region planning department's department's preliminary current current budget for 1975 was ordered Tuesday by planning committee. Planning Commissioner William William McAdams recommended recommended to the committee a current budget of $1,358,288 or about 14 percent above the 1974 level of expenditures. Main reason for the increase is the percentage of budget which salaries take up. Last year, salaries in the department accounted for 67 percent of the budget but this year, Mr. McAdam estimates salaries will take about 76 percent of the budget. Already Mr. McAdams had 'educed his first budget istimates by $100,000. Attention Farmers!! WHY PAY MORE? SAVE ON * Diesel Fuel * Motor Oil * Gasoline Phone 668-3381 - Collect DX FUEL OIL For Prompt Courteous Service CALL US TODAY Your cultural heritage is important to Ontario... so important that we have created a new Ministry of Culture and Recreation to help it flourish. The Government of Ontario recognizes that the cultural traditions and heritages of its peoples are just as important as skills or education in building a better life. 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