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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 18th, 1979 Impressive official opening at new Orono arena complex The official opening ceremonies ceremonies and program of events at the Orono Arena- and Community Centre complex complex on Saturday evening were most impressive. Over four hundred were in attend-, ance and this attendance represented a sporting community community and interest dating back to the mid 1940s as well as the present era. Those in attendance not, only witnessed the impressive opening ceremonies and dedication dedication but were also treated with a program of hockey by the former Orono Orphans, skating by members of the 1978-79 Orono Skating Club and members of the 'first Skating Club formed in Qroho some 32 years ago. The climax of the evening was in the form of a dance held in the new Community Centre complex with music provided by Bev Smith and his orchestra. The fact that the former Orono Orphans as well as members of the early Orono Skating Club held a reunion in connection with the official* opening added a much wider scope of interest for the evening. It was' a melding of the past with the present within this sporting community. community. Mr. Charles Gray,. chairman chairman of the Arena Board Committee, was, master çf ceremonies ' for the evening. happenings... 1 . FUN FAIR DRAW WINNERS Winners at the recent Fun Fair promoted by the Great Pine Ridge Kinettes were: Hazel May Munroe, quilt; Donna Mudd, groceries; and Lyn Harrison, cake. FIRE DEPARTMENT ANSWERS TWO CALLS The Orono Fire Department ov<y the past week have answered two fire calls with no damage being reported. The department was called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Irwin on Taunton Road late Saturday afternoon where minor problems existed with the fireplace. Monday night the department answered another call to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bev Cowan where a chimney fire was brought under control. CUBS TO PLANT TREES, SEEK PLEDGES The Orono Cubs and Scouts will be collecting pledges in the community this coming week for the Trees for Canada program. Each boy receives 25 trees to plant and raises money for the movement through pledges from tfce public. The Spouts and Cubs will be planting these trees locally on May 5th. The Cubs are also holding their bottle drive this '"Saturday in the Orono area commencing at 9:30 p.m. resentative from BelCon Construction, Construction, Ted Sims, Russ Major, Gordon Lowery, Harold Harold Ransberry, Mayor Garnet Rickard, Sam Cureatz,, M.P.P.; Allan Lawrence, M.P.; Bill Clarke, Keith Barr, Jim Rickard, Ray Dickson and Bob Hazelton. Rev. Basil Long presented (Continued page 2) He thanked all those involved in the construction of the new building and the support given from the general public. public. Others taking part in the official opening were a rep- Calling public meeting for Japanese Centre The Planning Committee for the Town of Newcastle recommended on Monday that the planning staff prepare prepare a public meeting to be called to consider the proposed proposed Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to be developed developed east of Orono in the fifth concession. The proposal was presented to the town in November of 1978 and requires both an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Township of Clarke. The applicants have applied for these amendments as well as a rezoning to allow the development. The proposed amendment to the,Regional Official Plan has been forwarded to various various concerned agencies for their comments. These comments comments have now been summarized summarized for the planning committee. The Town's Public Works departmept had no objections to the proposal providing the applicant entered into an agreement regarding access roads, garbage collection, snow removal, etc. as well as A letter to the Regional Council by the secretary of the Orono Telephone Ratepayer's Ratepayer's '• Association, Mrs. Diane Aus, came before the Managemeht Committee of the Region last week. In thé letter submitted to council on February 27th Mrs. Aus pointed out, that it was the Association's aim to obtain an expended toll-free telëphône service -from Orono to Osh- i awa. It further sought the, attendance of regional councillor councillor at the meeting to be, held in Orono by the Telephone Telephone Services Commission. The Management Committee Committee recommends that the letter be received for information information and filed. It was also recommended by the committee committee that the Regional clerk inform the secretary of the Orono Telephone Ratepayer's Association which government government body is responsible fqr this matter. Team Picture Donated closure of the road allowance between lots 18 and 19 in Concession 5. The Town's Community Services department and the Fire Department had no objections other than to meet present requirements of the Town. The Ganaraska Conservation Conservation Authority had no objections objections other than the proponent proponent must comply with the Authority's regulations governing governing the flood plains, fill and construction limits and development in areas of slopes greater than 15 per cent, only upon the written , consent of the Authority. The planning staff in their comments stated that all concerns could be resolved within the context of a site plan agreement and through conditions attached to the zoning approval. It was.also pointed out by the planning director, Donald Smith, that . the proposal does retain the, land in agricultural production. production. It was also stated that the recreational alternative being provided is not at the ' (Continued page 3) Duane Major presents picture picture of Orono Bantams, Ontario Champions, 1977-78. Management com. Telephone letter considered by Region Liberal candidate Doctor of unemployment to present Ian Wilson completed his first energy and environmental sweep through Durham arid issues. Northumberland riding this' The Liberal candidate stat- week. es that he does not propose to In his quest to' upseat run an election campaign on incumbent Allan Lawrence in personalities but rather on the May 22 federal election the issues affecting Durham Wilson embanked on gather- and Northumberland and all ing support first in the old of Canada. Township of Cavan. The relevance of issues While carrying the Liberal remained strong when he banner through Cavàn, Wil- went on to a full days son tested his party policies campaigning in Port Perry, when speaking of issues Once again, it was concern affecting small business, for small business, unemploy- agriculture, national unity ment and again energy, and energy. Residents in Port Perry It became apparent on the questioned the Liberal candi- first leg of the canlpaign that date on job opportunity; the people expect more than need to control government scotch-tape solutions ... spending and many expres- which tend to dry out quickly, sed a desire to secure a united Wilson invited questions Canada: and Wilson got questions . . Mid-week, his campaigning they stemmed from doubts and fears concerning the rate (continued to page 2)