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Wresting features at J-Me Fashions Agree to 22,000 sq.ft. OronoShopping Plaza The Town of Newcastle at a recent meeting gave three readings to a by-law which amends a former by-law concerning the Orono Shop-' ping plaza in the north of thé Village being promoted by Armstrong's Stores Ltd. The new by-law limits the size of the plaza to 1960 square metres (22,000 square feet). The former by-law allowed a shopping plaza with 60,000 square feet. It was pointed out to council that the Region of Durham objected to the 60,000 square foot plaza as such a size constituted a local shopping centre and is not a permitted Policeman on the beat $r-; BllllllS18llllll881Sllil8lSS use in.-an area designated, "Hamlet"; A joint meeting of the Regional Planning staff and the applicant resolved their differences with the proposed development of 22,000 square feet for the Plaza. The Region has also asked that no mention be made in the by-law for rezoning as to phasing. The proposed plaza is to be constructed on a 7.5 acre site in the northeast corner of the Village of Orono. Entrance to the plaza will be from Mill Street opposite Millson Hill ' Drive. J-Me Fashions is not only J-Me Fashions is not only towels, comforters, tote bags the newest but a most catering to the clothing needs and a host of other such interesting enterprise to open all the family with a full items. in the Orono business community community on Main Street. J-Me Fashions opened to the public on Thursday of last week and is owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Lyall West of Orono (pictured above). r.ange from infants'to boys Interest is stimulated in the and girls, ladies and some store through displays of men's wear but have branch- children's educational books, edout in other areas which do Christian books, imported create interest while visiting teas, gift ware, jewellery and anticipated in the near future, the store. Added to the swag lamps which add great- J-Me Fashions is an asset to clothing lines are bed linens, ly to the decor of the interior the business section of Orono. of the store. "Something a little different", states Mr. West. * The Wests point out that new lines will be added as demand increases and an extention of thé store area is Published F-v^ry Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 5th, 1980 Orono Arena complex shows surplus in first fifteen months 1 It is a new feature for Orono to see' a policeman on foot patrol but such has been the case in the'iast couple of days and it has brought many comments from local citizens wlfo seem to* favour the practice. Constable Don Raumnauer of the Durham Regional Police has been making the patrol for a few hours each day. fle states it is partly for public relations when a constable constable is available for such patrol. It does give a nice feeling. Spoils for a winner Over a fifteen month period from October 1st, 1978, when the new Orono Arena and Community Centre opened, to December 3lst, 1979 thé Orono operation has shown a profit to the board of $8,121.23. Total receipts during this -period from ice rentals, public skating, roller seating, booth rentals and community ■ hall rentals has amounted to ' $76,167.02. Expenditures during during the fifteen month period has totalled $68,045.79. The following is the fifteen 1 month statement of the Orono Arena arid Community Centres Centres operation. Receipts Ice Rental $59,872.50 Public Skating 4,525.15 :: : EXPECT MEDIATOR WILL BE APPOINTED Negotiations between the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education have broken off and it is now expected by both sides' 1 that a mediator will be appointed to assist with the negotiations. The Newcastle Secretaries' Association represents some 123 secretarial and clerical personnel employed by the Board. It is understood that a level one secretary has been making $7,378 to $9,478. The Board has offered a 9.1 percent average increase. IT'S 'BUTT OUT' AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Members of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education as well as those in attendance at the meetings will now have to 'Butt Out' following the passing of a resolution at the past meeting of the Board that smoking is- taboo at the public meetings of the Board. PINES JUDO CLUB SPONSORING TOURNAMENT The Pines Judo Club under the direction of Ray Wilson are sponsoring a two-day Judo tournament at the Clarke High School. The tournament is being held this Saturday, 1 to 4 and Sunday, 9 to 5. Clubs will be competing from as- far awaj* as Ajax, Kingston and North to Peterborough. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION The Orono Home anc| School Association are holding their meeting March 12th, 7 p.m. at the .Orono School. Gym. Formal presentations by Mrs. Jean MacGillis, special education consultant, and Mr.- Larry Morton, special education resource teacher. An information workshop, slides nd question period will follow. Mr. Reid and teaching staff ' will also participate. All welcome. , Community Hall Rentp 4,888.72 Roller Skating 5,880.65 Booth Rent 1,000.00 Total Receipts $76,167.02 Expenditures Manager's Wage 16,075.00 ,, Asst. Man. wages 10,140.00 , Arena Help 3,595.00 Telephone 851.43 1 Hydro 11,442.35 Gas 4,191.53 Arena Supply 5,911.66 Arena Repairs 801.60 Water 415.03 Ice Equipment 8,471.55 Equipment Rental 797.27 > Gas for Tractor 122.65 Rollerskating 2,313.82 C.P.P. andU I. 1,042.35 Workmen's Comp. 30.38 Bank Charges 26.09 Mise. 1,817.48 Total Expenditures $68,045.79 (Balance as at Dec. 31, 1979 ' $8,121.23 'The Orono Arena operates as an ice arena from early October to early April and thèn in May reverts to a roller arena with roller skating taking over twice a week until fair time. The complex has been well supported with the Community Community Centre room being a most popular centre for banquets, dances and meetings. meetings. In speaking with Mr. Carl Lowery, assistant manager, manager, it was pointed out that the community room is booked booked every week-end to the end- of June along with four weeks in the months of July and 1 August. He alsasaid the fall is almost completely booked at this, time. There was a big interest in petition which was completed the array of trophies and on Sunday afternoon. These , awards to be presented at the young skaters who have been . Orono Figure Skating com- in competition are interested in "the display, prior to award' presentations to individuals. Further picti and winners on page '6 an