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-ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, JUNE 4th. 1975 Orono Weekly Times Second Class Mail Registration Number 6368 Published Every Wednesday at the Office of Publication SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada $3.00 U.S.A. 4.50 SOMEWHAT EMBARRASSED Last week in our editorials we referred to the cutting of grass along the roadsides in Orono and especially referred to the deplorable condition that has evolved around the fountain in the north end of the Village. We had stated that someone had made an effort to cut the grass around the fountain and pump house but that the job appeared to be a rushed one. Foloowing the publishing of the Times we received a phone call informing us just how come the grass had been cut. The Orono Public School had made arrangements with the Regional Water Department to have a number of students at the pump house when the operation of the water system in Orono would be explained to them. Two members from the Whitby office of the public works arrived in Orono to explain the system and to show the students the pump house and found much to their dismay a very unsightly exterior. To say the least the men were somewhat embarrassed and hurriedly rounded up a lawn mower to do what they could before the students arrived. Interesting enough the children from the school were asking why the grass was not cut nor the fountain going. Of course the men from Whitby had no idea why the grass was not cut or the fountain in operation but they were fully aware of the mess that existed. Last Tuesday the matter came before the Orono Hydro Commission and although they have nothing to do with the cutting of the grass they did instruct the manager to have flowers placed around the fountain and that the fountain be put into operation immediately. The manager said he had been waiting for the grass to be cut before putting the fountain in operation but the commission felt if they showed initiative by getting the fountain area planted adn the fountain in operation the authorities might take the cue to get the rest of the work done. The fountain is now in operation. MUST THINK REGIONALLY Following the registration for swimming lessons last week we received two calls to the effect that Orono children should first be considered in this program which is conducted at the Orono pool. Apparently a large enrolment had, at that time, forced a few residents to place their children on a waiting list. It appears that all has been righted according to Mrs. Hudson who has said that eleven from the waiting list will be accommodated in the program. It is a fact now that the Orono pool is not just an Orono pool solely for Orono people. It is rather a part of a whole new municipality, the Town of Newcastle and its operation is under the direction of the town's recreation department. As such those in the municipality have an equal share in the operation and therefore equal consideration. In the matter of swimming lessons no one in the municipality should be left out. It may well be that such popular program may have to be expanded using the present facilities in order that all children can be accommodated. The program is a most worthy one and no child wanting to take lesson, whether from Courtice or Orono should be left out. It is a difficult matter to change our thinking from specific areas to that of regional action for the good of all. The Regional councillors themselves find it difficult and this is now showing up in the endeavour to place water and sewers under regional control. Municipal politics has fallen far back of other operations in this matter. The school system operates on an areas basis quite well and the system also made the transformation with comparative ease. Not so the municipal functions of the area. Conservation also operates reasonably well on the area basis but find most of their problems coming from the municipal level of government. We still contend that the regional system of government can work but first of all the municipal leaders have to consider that although they are elected from a specific area they are operating the system on a regional, basis for everyone. Want New Fred Glanvilie representing the Newcastle Village Fire department presented a brief and petition to council on Monday night in support of a new fire hall in the Village. The petition it was reported carried 786 names. Mr. Glanvilie Glanvilie said they wanted a new in 75 fire hall in 1975 in a central location within the Village. He also pointed out that the former council of Newcastle had set aside a sum of $18,000 in a special funds for the building. "We ask that you get up off your butts and get going on the fire hall", he said. A letter was also read from 0ALCK niC/AN 's™ o'LET US CROON THIS LITTLE TUNE a few minutes to pose for the photographer after bringing in their reports, ( Left to right f Not only do they compose their stories about events at the school but they also take a tour of the printing office and on Tuesday afternoons watch This week three young tlie t j na i process in preparing reporters from,the school took tp e paper. , , , , had. cost $6,400 to operate the Newcastle Lakefront WHAT'S IT LIKE TO A REPORTER Grade six at the Orono public School as part of their studies have for the past few months been writing stories to be published in the Times, Mike Watson, George 1'opa- dich and David NancekiveilL Orville Chatterton ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 983-5546 or 983-5940 ORONO, ONTARIO Ratepayer's Association in support of. the proposal. Support also came from Mr. Frank Hoar speaking on behalf of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Glanvilie said he would be pleased if the.new fire hall was built on the site of the present hall along with using adjacent property now owned by the Town. Following considerable discussion discussion and menovring by council members council will engage Mr. Hubicki to submit a report regarding a fire hall to service the south half of Ward 3. The study will be concerned with location and estimated costs. Mayor Rickard stated that he would personally see that the study was started right away and that a report would be in the hands of council at their next meeting. Councillor Lyall said the question of location of the hall had hung the proposal up for some time. "If the hall is not proceeded with immediately, he said, they would have to wait another three years, Fred Glanvilie said if they had to wait three years there would be no fire department in Newcastle. Councillor Entwisle asked if a two-bay wide by two-bay deep building would be large enough and if it could be built on the present site of the existing building. Fire chief Hayman said that they would require some 3650 square feet and that this could be built on the present site but further stated that the fire marshall's office had recommended that it not be built on this site as it was too close to the four corners. In needing the 3650 square feet he said it would house the truck pumper, an aerial ladder, which could be eliminated, a rescue van and the chief's car or station wagon. He also said there was a need for space for > hose, drying, washroom, business office, service room, racks for coats. He also said there should be a minimum lot width of 100 feet. Mayor Rickard pointed out that in 1973 the. Village of Newcastle Fire department while in 1974.the cost had risen to $25,789. He did state that the department had taken over considerable additional area which was previously served by the Township of Clarke department. The mayor also pointed out that it was a certainty that Newcastle would in the near future be serviced with lake water and this would allow for considerable growth. In speaking of the present location, just north of the four corners he said not only did the local fire chief oppose the location but also the Regional road engineer and Murray V. Jones Associates. Although the latter did not feel it w'as the right location they would not be recommending a location location in their report soon to be filed with council regarding growth in the Village. Councillor Lyall said some wanted the fire hall on the location of the furniture factory in Newcastle which could also provide some parking. This would be a costly venture, he said. Counc. Lyall and Counc. 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