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4--Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 21st, 1976 NO WAY ATHLETIC COULD OPERATE (Continued from page 1 ) a number of minor teams from Ohawa'aswell as three or four dances now proposed ' for .the arena over the. next fèw months. times that was convenient. There is a lot of ice time at 1:00 a.m., he said. We always had it available at this time. The Orono Athletic for a good number of years has operated the Orono Arena and have been able to carry-out When asked if time might the operation with enough not be available at other revenue to make some major Newcastle arenas he said repairs and updating of likely it would be but not at facilities. . Cut Top Off Counc. Lyall outside of council and prior to the report on Monday suggested that to make use of the arena this winter it might be advisable to cut the top off and use the present ice surface. It would be an outdoor arena, he said, and would have some drawbacks. drawbacks. Close under adverse condition Mayor Rickard in com menting under similar conditions conditions as councillor- Lyall said, it, might be considered to operate the arena during the winter closing it down when adverse conditions existed. The Mayor stated he had discussed this matter with representatives of the province. province. Mr. Russell Major, a member member of the Athletic Association feels that the Athletic will not BOWMANVILLE Featuring: * Royal Ontario Museum Mobile Featuring "Fossils of Canada" * CKLB Broadcast Mobile * FREE Bus Service All 3 Days! * FREE Draw for Olympic Coins Details at All Participating merchants. take any desperate steps to cldsse out their operation over the probable closing of the Orono arena. "Surely we can find ice time for our teams at the three ice arenas in the Town," he said. , Ice Time will be made available In speaking with Mr. Bud Fanning, Director of Recreation Recreation concerning the loss of the Orono Arena he stated that the recreation department would make ice time available available at the Hampton arena. He said it could mean some change in, their program but felt there would be no problem in gaining enough prime time for the thirteen Orono teams. Mr. Fanning also said that hé was sure that Alf Grey at the Newcastle Village arena would also assist in making ice time available if it was needed. In speaking on charges Mr. Fanning said it would have to be the same as for anyone else in the Town of Newcastle. The director also pointed out that if the Orono Athletic did not operate players could well join in the Town's recreation program where the fee for hockey is $30.00 per boy . He also felt it would be a Shame if the Athletic gave up at this point. Arena Unsafe ( Continued from page 1 ) the Orono building that it should be the Durham Central Agricultural Society's responsibility responsibility to take the action to submit the report to the Ministry,, . Counc. Cpwman first questioned questioned the position of council regarding .the Orono arena. She asked if the Town had any agreement or- had • they re- , ceived authorization for the study of that particular building. building. Counc. Allin pointed out that the provincial government government • had called for the reports on all arenas and thàt the Orono building- had been included at a meeting of the Social committee. Counc. Hobbs stated that council should now be applying applying for grants but asked how they could apply for a grant for Orono when the Town did nolp ow,n the building. "We have enough on our hands besides the Orono arena", he said. CouncAllin said something could be worked out for Orono through aft agreement. Later in the meeting Counc. Lyall referred to what he called former agreements made by council and said that council would .have to consider any agreement carefully and that it be negotiated prior to any action. Counc. Lyall moved an amendment to a motion to send the report to the Ministry by asking that the Orono report be excluded and that it be sent to the Agricultural Society. This action was finally passed although if, the Society wishes to go to the Ministry with Mr. Fanning .they are invited to do so,-Mr, Fanning stated 1 that he had already sent out the report to the Agricultural Society as well as'the Orono Amateur Athletic Society, ■ Counc. Cowman stated that the Agricultural Society mdy want (o close the door on the building in Orono and jthat ' council should now extend ; every courtesy to the Orono v group to resolve their problem, problem, Council Lyall said, "We do not have any agreement let the Orono people look after themselves."' Tt Was pointed out by Mr. Holliday of the engineering firm that it was his understanding understanding that the municipality municipality had responsibility for the safety of all public buildings within their jurisdiction. He suggested that council might want to contact their lawyer in this matter. It was also estimated by the engineers that it could take from three to four weeks to make the necessary repair in .the Bowmanville arena and that it could likely haVe to be closed during this period. This answer , came upon question from Counc. Ent- wisle. Orono Report Concerning the Orono arena arena the engineers report stated that Their investigation concludes concludes that the building could be unsafe for public use if inbalanced snow loading from drifting were to occur. The report also points out that there is considerable sag evident in the roof framing of a small lean-to that has been added to the main parabolic arch rib structure. "The main timber ribs could be overstressed by 100 percent," continues the report report with some due to fire damage at the crown of most ribs. The Orono structure is described as a hybrid two- hinged timber parabolic arch rib structure with overhead tension ties. A conventional arch usually employs a tie member at grade or base level. The horizontal members members and their connections can not stabilize the structure against sidesway or lurch under unbalanced snow loading. loading. The report also points out that the form of construction was at one time felt efficient but this attitude has changed ' ■ over the years with further knowledge and observation of wind action and unbalanced drifting of snow. The report notes thaï the foundations were not inspected. inspected. It did also state that the ■ structure was investigated . for wind only blowing from one side and it was found tb. It would be at least 50 percent .overstressed for this loading. To reactivate old Tyrone Hall The Town of Newcastle council on Monday supported a recommendation from the Committee of the Whole to establish a second hall, committee committee in the the Hamlet of Tyrone to operate the old Tyrone hall. It has been pointed out that a number of organizations had asked if accommodation could be a- vailable for their groups in the hall. ' ' The committee will be composed of three members frorq the community along with four members of council. - Mayor Rickard has pointed out that it not cost the Town anything to operate the build- mg. _ ' x ' , There already exists a hall board in the community which operates the nèw , Tyrone Hall. 1