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To open new Orono shop Public works recommends reconstruction of sidewalk Mrs. Yvonne Maitland (left) displays her floral arrangement display at the Orono Town Hall Showcase for the first time. Betty Elliott of Garden Hill looks on with interest. Mrs. Maitland is opening a flower shop in Orono just south of Roots Hair Styling on the east side of Main Street in the business section. The Apple Blossom Shop is to open on December 2nd. The General Purpose committee committee of the Town of Newcastle have supported a public works department report that consideration be given for a new sidewalk on the west side of Main Street in the business section of Orono. The report from the director director of public works resulted from a letter from the Orono Businessmens' Association asking that a new sidewalk be considered. Ron Dupuis in his report said the sidewalk had been Last week Pythbow Developments proposing a 160,000 square foot Shopping Shopping Mall in the south-west corner of Bowmanville just north of 401 highway were successful in being granted an agreement by the Region of Durham with respect to the provision of regional services for the proposed devëlop- ment. In this accord the Region has given their approval for the development. On Monday of this week the necessary rezoning application application came before council members of the Town of Newcastle for their consideration. consideration. The development viewed and that the surface was cracked, patched and lifted in many areas creating not only a poor appearance, but, in many areas, a safety problem as well. He states that the uneven surface allows for small ponding of water that creates a nuisance in the summer and in Winter, through freezing, proves hazardous. He said such conditions conditions in a downtown area are undesirable and that permanent permanent repairs would be wise. cannot proceed until such time as the approval of the application is granted by the Town. The Town council has in the past strongly opposed approval approval for the shopping mall both at the Region and within their own jurisdiction of rezoning. They have contented contented that the proposal is premature and would adversely affect the downtown shopping area of the'.Town of Bowmanville. Bowmanville downtown businessmen, have also objected' objected' strongly to the proposal proposal although they were not presént on Monday at the Town council meeting. (Continued page 2) He reports that repairs would require removal and replacement of both the sidewalk and the curb. He stated that in anticipation anticipation of further government incentive programs the work could be accomplished with crews such as operated in the Town this summer. Dupuis recommended that the project be included in the 1984 budget for considéra tion and that a budget estimated cost would be available at that time. Santa big attraction at Orono Showcase Santa was one of the main attractions at the Orono Showcase this weekend with over 100 children attending. Some with lists, chatted with St. Nick and had their picture taken. Santa and photographer, Brian Groot, were a great team and both kids and parents were happy with their visit and photo. Sales were very good throughout the weekend and the guest exhibitors were all pleased with the thrnout. The Showcase has plans for a Christmas Carol Sing-Along sometime in December. Pythbow lacked one vote - Shopping Mall Drama Workshop comedy drama play When you come to see edy drama. Now all they need "And Miss Reardon Drinks a is your attendance on Nov. LittleV you're sure to 24„ 25, or 26t.h at Bowman- recognize some of the names ville High School theatre, on the program. More than -By the time the play begins, fifty people have combined ' you will realize that several forces to stage this adult com- (Continued page 2) Woodyard opposed to streetlighting plan Counc. Ted Woodyard has notified his 'fellow council members that he intends to present a Notice of Motion in which council council would be asked to defeat any proposal to apply apply a street lighting rate across the whole of tjie Town of Newcastlê. Last week cduncil proposed proposed that the Town apply 30 percent of all street lighting capital and operating costs to the general town assessment an4 that 70 percent of such costs be bofne under local improvement to those areas directly benefiting from'the street lights. Up until this time the total street lighting costs have' been borne under local improvement charges to the specific ar # eas in which the street lights exist. There has been no charge against the general rate. Woodyard states he cannot live with the new policy and states it is not fair to the taxpayers in the rural areas of the municipality. He points out that rural residents are in many cases paying the full cost of yard, gate and lane lights and these people should not be asked to help pay costs of street lighting in other areas. Woodyard also points out that rural residents now pay a cost higher than urban residents, for their hydro and should not be taxed further for street lighting, , Woodyard also points out that residents in the Orono Estates have paid the full cost of street light installation in the subdivision subdivision and now under the new policy are being asked to, subsidize other areas where this is not the case. "Why should we ask them to subsidize street ' lighting in Orono Village? 1 ' he asks. In speaking.with councillor councillor Woodyard he said he did not know if there would be any support for' his notice of motion or not. "put it"is unfair", he said. Tyler Robinsbn, son of Chris and Lynn Robinson, alon§ with Marj LowcVy show an interest in à children's book displayed by Orono author, Mrs. Victoria Uliman. The photo was taken at the Orono Showcase on Sunday. Or.ono Town , Hall Showcase was a decided success being staged in the Orono Hall Friday, 'Saturday 'Saturday and Sunday where close to five hundred visitors signed I lie guest book. ' < ' displays were a great featqre in the Village over the week-end and many took the opportunity to complete some of their Christinas shopping from the items on display. New Armstrong IGA to Open November 30th The New Armstrong IGA food market in the north-east sector of Orono will officially open to the public on Wednesday, Wednesday, November 30th at. 10:00 p.tu. Work at the Orono plaza began earlier this year and is the first major development in the Orono commercial sector over a good number of years. The Armstrongs are to be'congratulated in their confidence confidence in the industry and the area. Thcfe will be no problems with parking with the compfetion of a spacious parking lot and most will want to view the new features at the,new store.