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2-Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday. Mav 4. 1983 rotio 8Eeefelp Stmes Another Landmark To Disappear | . ' Newcastle council is now well embarked to com- | plete plans for a new fire hall in the Village^f Orono. Design plans are to be drafted for council approval and then taken to tendering. . The fate of the present fire hall is still up in the 3, b as was stated last Monday at council meeting. Counc. Hubbard did say she had some concerns as to possible demolition of the building as it could seriously affect the streetscape,of downtown Orono. The point is well taken for the building does fit in with the rest of the adjacent buildings and is part of the character of downtown Orono. The demolition of the fire hall would seriously affect streetscape. Orono will never be a modern looking shopping centre in the downtown area but with one exception it does have a character of its own, pleasing, comfortable and well kept. We have always thought that the present hall could have been restored to a condition that would have been adequate to house a fire department rather than having to build a new.building and placing it in a residential area north on Main Street. This in itself is soméwhat disrupting and one may well question the planning ethics. If the Oropo Fire Hall is beyond repair then so is the case with many other buildings on fylàin Street but they have been maintained and continue to serve their purpose quite adequately. Restoration could have been a lot less costly and with some imagination the Orono Fire Hall could have been unique in character as well as serviceable. Needless to say the ability of the fire department is not in the building that houses the equipment but rather in the expertise of the firefighters themselves when they arrive at the fire. The local firefighters were commended for their expertise at a recent fire in the north end of Orono. Will the new building make any difference? As we understand and from a report to the Town committee on Monday the new hall is to be less elaborate than the Courtice Hall and.of cement block construction. Surely it should conform or surpass residential developement in the area in which it is to be placed. Jo say the present hall is ready to fall down is nonsense and we feel that a greater attempt could have been made to continue with the use of the building through thoughtful restoration, as is carried out in many downtown areas, and at a cost that could have been somewhat less than the purchase of new property and construction of a new hall. Kendal News ( * ♦ ♦ LIBRARY HAS NEW PHOTOCOPIER The Clarke Public Library in Orono has now in service a\new photcopier that gives excellent copies. If you need'copies of ahything from an old bill to a job resume application come in and try the machine. You will be pleased with the results. , FISH DERBY WINNER The Newcastle fish derby winner came from Dunsford over the weekend with Pat Barber winning the top award with a rainbow v^eighing-in at 14 lbs!, 14 ounces. Some 54 entrants entered the contest. The Newcastle Club had expected a larger number participating. participating. s WILL DISCUSS PARKING AND METERS The Orono Downtown Businessmen Association are to meet with the Director of Public Works on May 10th to discuss the parking report pertaining to parking meters in Orono. All businessmen in the downtown are invited to make their views known at this meeting. ART FESTIVAL - BLOSSOM TOUR The Orono Town Hall Spring Art Festival is being being held in Orono on May 20, 21 and 22 and will be held in connection with a Blossom Tour throughout the area and a tour of the W.R. Bunting Tree Improvement Centre Centre at the Orono Tree Nursery. The tree nursery tour will be held on Sunday afternoon only: WILL SEND THE WINNÈR ON A HOLIDAY The Orono Downtown Businessmen's, Association Association is expected to complete plans for a Holiday Draw which will be held during the months of June and July. The winner will receive a free weekend at an Ontario summer resort. »... * The Heavens Declare the Glory of God by Helen Steiner Rice You ask me how I know it's trite j That there is a living God A God who rules the universe, The sky...the sea...the sod; A God who holds all creatures In the hollow of His hand; A God who put Infinity In one tiny grain of sand; A God who made the seasons 1 Winter, Summer, Fall and Spring And put His flawless rhythm Into each created thing; A God who hangs the sun dut Slowly with the break of day And gently takes the stars in And puts (he night away; A God whose mighty handiwork handiwork Defies the skill of men, For no architect can alter God's Perfect Master Plan What better answers are there To prove His Holy Being Than the wonders all around us That are ours just for the seeing. April was a strange month with very few April showers and some record low temperatures. Then the last day of April we had a very dense fog followed by a real deluge. This was the very day Kendal Women's Institute had set for their Penny Sale. The crowd was smaller than other years of coiir.se. The winner of the Dresden Plate quilt was Mrs. Cheryl Haase of Kendal. NEW Orono Fire Hall (Continued from page 1) other fnembers came out in support of a committee with council members included. Don Smith, administrator, stated that if council members were to be part of ■the committee it could hardly •be called a technical committee. committee. Part way through the discussions Counc. Marie Hubbard left the meeting stating she had had enough. In the staff report to the committee on Monday it was pojnted out that the fire chief, deputy and administrator administrator had met to discuss the Orono Fire Hall project which has been included included in the 1983 budget for construction this year. Staff recommended the engineering firm, of Totten, Sjms, Hubicki and that the project be undertaken this year. The report also recommended recommended the setting up of a technical committee of staff members. It was reported that the Orono Station would be less elaborate than the Courtice Hall and as construction could start in the'spring completion completion time should be less than the six months taken for the Courtice Hall. The staff report also stated, that staff would report back to council prior to tender calling calling to ensure that council had the opportunity to review the proposed design and cost May the First was a fine spring like morning, There was a special service at church when the new \ memorial book provided by Kendal U.C.W. for recording gifts and plaques placed in Kendal Church in memory of loved ones, ministers names who served the charge, and other records could be kept. It was presented by Miss C. Stewart and dedicated by Rev. A. Tizzard in memory of those who served the Church in years gone by. Mrs. / K. Wood had arranged these records, other records will be entered as they occur. The scripture reading was Acts 14; 8-23. Rev. A. Tiz- zard chose as his topic "Mis- , sion Possible". He introduced introduced the new 'Ventures in Mission' Mission' which has been begun by the United Church. Next Sunday is Mother's Day. The Sacrament of Baptism Baptism will be held at Kendal., Next Saturday, May 7th, beginning at 12:30 p.m. there will be an auction sale on the church lawn of good used saleable items also home baking. baking. Ladies please provide. The proceeds will be used' to insulate the manse. Heavy articles articles will be picked up, phone 786-2957. The heating of our manse last year cost $1,400.00 and then the front rooms were cold so insulation is very necessary. "I can'tVake it any more", a husband complained: "My . mother-in-law runs the house - tell us what we'll eat, what furniture to buy!" "Assert yourself," the marriage counsellor advised. "Tell her to move out." "1 can't do that," the husband husband replied, "It's her house." Visitors on the weekend with the G. Cat hearts were estimates. The new. hall is proposed to be constructed in the north of the Village on th,e west side of Mill Street, north of Millson Hill on property purchased last year. Counc. Hubbard said she was concerned over the change in the Orono streetscape if the present fire hall was demolished. She was assured by Don Smith that this matter would be discussed discussed by council before any such action was undertaken. Mayor Rickard referred to a meeting held on Friday at which time other alternatives, he said, had been considered. He pointed out that the fire chief had not been present and wondered as to his remarks as to the considerations considerations at that time. Fire Chief Hayman said he had no knowledge of the meeting or discussion. Don Smith took the blame for the fire chief having no knowledge of the meeting but that Smith was of the opinion that he would have been notified. The chief administrator said there were other ways to go and that council could call for submissions and test the market. ' Counc. Cowman said she would support calling for other proposals whije Mayor Rigkard said he waS satisfied with the wa'y council was now proceeding. 1 Gouijc. Hobbs said côuncij should make sure the Fire Chief was brought up-to-date on other avenues and that the issue should be considered by all mem I ers of council. Miss Bernice Winn and Mrs Vincen of Orillia. Mr. Lawrence Greenwood is recovering, after surgery in Bowmanville Hospital. Mr. Gtis Wilson who used to farm on the sixth line is also in Bowmanville Hospital . because of a heart attack, Mr. Robert Youngman underwent an operation on his back last Tuesday in Oshawa. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Kendal United Church Women held their May meeting one week early on April 28th. Eight ladies gathered at the home of Miss Catherine Stewart. The president, president, Mrs. D. Youngman, opened the meeting with a poem entitled "Spring and the hymn, My faith looks up ■to Thee, Thou lamb of Calvary." Then Mrs. E. Foster led the devotional entitled, entitled, "Faith of our Friends". She asked Miss ■Stewart to read Luke 5 v 7-17 then she explained that the paralized mart would never have been healed if it had not been for the faith of his friends who overcame every obstacle. The minutes were read and the offering taken $15.61. Moved by Mrs. L. Stapleton, seconded by Miss Stewart that Mrs. E. Foster be paid j for the flowers, gifts, etc. she had purchased. Moved by Miss C. Stewart after a Iqt of discussion that instead of a'salad supper in June we give a free will offering offering to our U.C.W., seconded by Mrs, E. Foster. Carried. • Roll call - Tell something 'you know about the Scott mission. Then Mrs. E. Foster touched touched on some of the great work done by | the Scott mission, e.g. They served an average ' of' 570 meals a day in 1982,- mostly to men but some homeless women began sitting sitting down at the tables. They also sent out 'bag lunches to others. In November they provided 707 men with warm winter clothing. One manufacturer sent a gift of hats so each man served served Christmas dinner was given a gift of a hat. Seven hundred turkeys were delivered. They have camps at Collingwood and Caledon. Our U.C.W. Sunday >= May 15th. Mrs. .1. Peacoc to be the special speakèrTj, Plans were made for this special Sunday service. Our next meeting is to be held at the Manse./We have been invited by Mrs. A. Tizzard. Tizzard. . There was one birthday, Mrs, Lena Skerratt. She was the one who provided a delicious lunch. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service • 9:45 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A.L Th. United Church Orond Pastoral Mini Rev. Wayne Wright, B.A., M. Olv. SUNDAY MAY 8, 1983 Orono United Church Church School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Bible Study and Hymn Sing Thursday 7:00 p.m. Friendship Room Spring Luncheon Sunday May 15th after Worship Scrambled eggs; Sausage; Tossed Salad, apples ' Tea - Coffee Adults $3.00 Children under 12 - $2.00 Pre-schoolers - free Kirby United Church Church School 9:4*5 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Orono Pastoral Charge ■ Official Board Meeting Wednesday May 11th 8:15 p.m. . Main Hall Orono Church All members of Session, • Stewards and representatives front all-other Committees and Organiztions, from Orono and Kirby. 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