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8--Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 19th, 1976 « «■iiglii -- Town Council Briefs Newcastle makes bid for Senior citizens Mr. Keith Barr, member of the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce made a bid on Monday to Newcastle Town council for the establishment establishment of a senior citizens housing program in the Village. Village. Mr. Barr said he was speaking on behalf of both the Chamber and the Newcastle Lions Club. In outlining his case to council he stated. that Newcastle Newcastle had an excellent site, had full services and that the Chamber had taken part in a recent survey conducted by the Town regarding senior citizen housing. After some discussion Mayor Rickard and Counc. Lyall were appointed as a committee from council to meet with representatives from the Chamber and the Lions Club to consider the matter. Following his presentation to council Mr. Barr pointed out that a sum of money was available following the demise demise of the former Durham County Health Services and that this money was now held by the Durham County Senior Citizens Organization for the establishment of senior citizen citizen accommodation. He said the Durham group was considering considering a location in Orono but he would like council to be aware and others that Newcastle Newcastle was also interested in such a development in the Village. The Durham County Senior Citizens group, he said; holds an option on a suitable site in Newcastle. Regarding the senior citizen's citizen's development in Orono council approved a recommendation recommendation from the public works department to the effect that a special meeting be held at the call of the Mayor with all parties coni- , cerned with the development and the conveyance of Station Street west to the Town of Newcastle. that the Company had a permit from the federal government and that it was here they should concentrate their attack if they fell they could change the governments governments mind. Counc. Entwisle said it certainly appeared there was no way they could issue an injunction on the use of the Port Granby dump but asked if it would not be reasonable to seek an injunction against use of further lands purchased purchased in the area by Eldorado for possible dump use. He said he was quite sure this was Eldorado's intention. Mayor Rickard stated that an injunction was an instrument instrument to be used against someone who is violating a law and cannot be used for something you suspect. Council did pass a motion that an injuctio'n would be sought if any attempt was , made by Eldorado to use further lands in the municipality municipality for dump purposes; Counc. Lyall said that the solicitor for Eldorado had stated that the company would conform to all procedures procedures and laws of the municipality. Counc. Cowman noted that it was the intention to remove contaminated soil from Port Hope in June and she felt . further action should be taken by the Town. . Later in the meeting council council passed a further motion that the Atomic Board be asked not to renew the licence for dumping at Port Granby. The present licence expires at the end of June. ORONO ARENA ( Continued from page 1) rebuilding. This site on Park Street, even with the purchase of additional land would not provide adequate, space fob thedevelopment second story for some 200 The report noted the north , c 'L h ne hannil . Rule out parking meters for Orono No grounds for injunction re dump Mayor Rickard in reporting to council over the progress of the Solicitor in obtaining an injunction to prevent dumping dumping at the Port Granby dump site by Eldorado NUclear read a letter from the solicitor which outlined in general that there wer } e no grounds on which to obtain an injunction against the comp- ; v ' any. , "t. The solicitor's letter pointed pointed out there was no grounds for an injunction concerning the use of the land as it was in conformity with land-use regulations. regulations. In the matter of affecting health he also noted there was no evidence that the dump was injurious to health. Counc. Cowman asked if it would not be desireable to obtain legal advice if it would be possible to pass a by-law to put the Town in a position where it could obtain an injunction. Counc. Hobbs pointed out Following consideration by the public works committee it was recommended to the Town of Newcastle council that they not install parking meters in the Village of Orono or Newcastle. Council approved the recommendations. recommendations. It was pointed pointed out in the report that cost of installation would not be me.t by revenue from the meters, Insurance lapse for council, firefighters Newcastle council became aware last week that neither council members of firefighters firefighters at the three centres had been covered by insurance for the past four months. The policy covering councillors and firemen had lapsed on January 1st, 1976 and had not been renewed by the insurance insurance company now handling the coverage. The Town of Newcastle late last year tendered their insurance needs with the firm Counc. Kirk Entwisle informed informed council that he had attended a meeting of the Orono Chamber of Commerce and that the Chamber was not in accord with the operation of parking meters in the Village. . . - . He also said the Chamber was quite satisfied with the enforcement of the parking by-law as now exists. ; of Thomas and Saunders gaining the bid. Special temporary insurance insurance has been obtained from Frank Cowan Insurance to cover the two groups until the matter is unravelled. ■ The Toytn has requested a special consultant hired by the town last year to riiake a study of the insurance and the insuring firm to attend the next finance committee meeting. meeting. ; I Victoria Day \ Specials Crest Tooth Paste Twin Pack 100 ml,Tubes 2 for $2.50 SCHOLLS CLOGS All Sizes & Colours $23.99 SMILES 'N CHUCKLES SUMMER CANDY Crystal Jellies 12 oz. $1.19 Frash & Fancy 16 oz. $1.99 Insect Repellent Deep Wood Form 7 oz. $3.33 Penaten Baby Shampoo 450 ml $1.99 SCOPE Mouthwash 17 FI. Ounces $2.00 ' HAVE AN AFFAIR WITH THE SUN' Ban de Soleil $1.98 Apres de Soleil $1;33 Polaroid Pronto $69,95 Up and down the book stacks Thursday, May 20th, 1976 ADULT Make ' Your Garden New Again by Stanley Schuler (how to landscape, replant and develop your property) The Fisherman's Handbook by John Power & Jeremy Brown (guide to fishing in North America ) Prince Charles Monarch in' the Making by Douglas Liversidge (many photographs) photographs) How to Start Your Own Small Business by Drake Publishers Publishers The Massacre at Fall Creek by Jessamyn West (novel based on an actual event in American history) 1 " The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum (the author's author's best, book to date, a super novel ) The Deep by Peter Benchley (if you liked "Jaws" you'll love this one) PAPERBACKS ' The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow . Centre in Orono. The ice surface of the new arena would be a regul' 85'xl85' with provision -- or ■ seating of 400 spectators. It would also be the intention to include a community room on site north of Centre Street did have adequate space for both the complex and parking. ; he area does not encroach on present facilities or activity areas. The site however would have to be rezoned. The south site has similar features as the north . site , with the exception that the present horse barn would have o he removed. . In noting costs, the report estimates a Community Centre Centre Arena complex if located on the north site at $542,500.00. The relocation of the horse barns if the south site was to be used would add an additional additional cost of $21,500.. 1 The report also pointed out that grants could total £230,- 833.00 provided , $155,833.00 could be raised by private citizens with the balance of $155,834.00 to be raised by other means. The report also "stated that the existing building should be retained, for other uses such as equestrian ring, tennis, volleyball, etc. providing the building is structurally sound 'for such purposes. It was also stated in the report that it would take some eight months to prepare tender documents and for construction, It was noted in the report that thé Town of Newcastle will be authorizing in fhe near future a detailed structural report on the existing existing arena in accordance with the guidelines prepared by the Ministry of labour. It was expected that this report could influence the decision of the Town of Newcastle regarding regarding its policy decision towards towards a new Community and functions such as banquets, banquets, dances and meetings. Suggestion was also made of securing a portion of the Orono Public School grounds for the location of the arena. This matter is also being followed up by the local group. The report has yet to come before the fuff membership of the Durham Central Agricultural Agricultural Society. CLEAN+UP TO TAKE OVER THREE YEARS . The chairman of the Atomic Energy Control Board stated on Thursday in Port Hope that it will take up to three years to complete the cleanup, cleanup, operation in the town of Port Hope of radioactive contaminated landfill. The chairman further stated that he could not comment on the total cost of the operation but said it would be in the millions of dollars. Call your licensed Plpm bing and Mechanical Contractor who sells, installs and guarantees CARMAN Plumbing and Heating Phone 983-5207 Orono Run Baby Run by Nicky CrUz The Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey (prophecies from the Bible) Looking for Mr, Goodbar by Judith Rossner Black Sunday by Thomas Harris ) now a motion picture) The Eagle has landed by Jack Higgins (could it be fact or fiction?) The CN Tower by Alan Edmonds (facts & figures about the tallest building) JUNIOR The Vikings by Howard La Fay Birth the Story of how You Came fo Be by Lionel Gendron , Drag Racing by Ed Radlauer Rumble Fish by S. E. Hinton EASY READING & PICTURE ROOKS In the Town by Pet* Usb'orne (books for young,children to not Only enjoy, but to increase their Curiousity ) In the Park' In the Shops At the Fair" IN the Wild West . ' Madeleine Hadley JAN'S FLOWER & GIFT SHOPPE SERVING ORONO, NEWCASTLE ; BOWMANVILLE and OSHAWA i WE DELIVER MAIN STREET, ORONO, PHONE 983-9500 L Francis TennaL) Fuels Sales Agent P O. BOX 102 ORONO, ONTARIO TEL. 983-5693 SPECIAL SPRING OFFER Reduced Prices MOTOR OILS 4 CASE LOTS GREASES SPECIAL FREE OFFER ' ALL NEW FARM CUSTOMERS ( OO YOU NEED FARM •' ' ' • TANKS. , ELECTRIC PUMPS PetroFina Canada" Ltd