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' ^ Published Every Wednesday eased with response to official opening Ralph Mclnnis taking over M&M Variety Ralph Mclnnis of Newtonville has purchased the business and pro- pert y of M&M Variety in downtown Orono and takes over the operation as of May 1st. In speaking with Mr. Mclnnis lie said he would continue the opera 1 tion as a convenience store to be know as Orono Mini-Mart. The store will be open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week. He said he will also continue with the movie rentals and be the Orono depot for Brewer's Retail for the return of bottles. Mr. Mclnnis and family have been residents of Newtonville for the past 16 years during which time he was involved in electrical construction'in construction'in many parts of Canada. He said he welcomes the opportunity opportunity to take up business in Orono and plans changes at the Mini-Mart as-time allows. Mr. Mvles MacLeod states he is retiring from business and moving to MacTiet where he will operate a trapline. The MacLeods opened M&M Variety in Orono some fifteen years ago. Wendy Partner who opened Wendy B's Department Store in Orono last Thursday states she is well pleased with the response received from local and area citizens. The store is an asset to the downtown;area and Wendy is asking asking shoppers for their comments on further lines to carry in the department department store. She said a lot of items have yet to arrive but expects her full line to be complete in the near future. Pictured above with Wendy is Matt Snelder who recenly retired from business in Orono at Mom's Kitchen. Winners declared in Name That Tune contest Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 23, 1986 Seek building lots in Clarke Two applications have been received by the Town of Newcastle for zoning changes to allow the creation of building lots in the former Township of Clarke. William and Katherine Rowland, have asked council to be allowed to establish a rural cluster permitting the creation of four building lots. The lots would be on part of lot 31 in Concession 7 in the Township. Propose designation of Orono Town Hall The general purpose committee of the Town of Newcastle has recommended to council that the Orono Town Hall be designated a historical site being the third time such a request was made by the LACAC committee for the hall. * The motion for the designation was supported by Councs. Hamre, Wooten and Llubbard and Mayor Winters with opposition from Counc. Cowman and McKnight. Three private residents in the Town were also designated being at 117 Queen Street in Bowmanville, 9-11 Duke Street in Bowmanville and the residence known as the (Continued page 2) The Pop Into Spring With a Song promotion in downtown Orono has been completed and late Saturday winners were declared in the various stores. ; Thé promotion did prove interesting interesting although not everyone wanted to take part in the contest and take their chances. Doreen Lowery wa,s a double winner with the title of 'Cageon Moon' at Rolph Hardware and with 'Island in the Stream' at Harvey Partners Plumbing and Heating. Deb Green of Orono -was also a double winner with ,'How Much Is That 'Doggie in the Window' at the Imperial Bank of Commerce and with the 'Hula Hoop Song' at the local LCBÔ outlet. ' Lynn Porter, Orono, with 'Home on the Range' at Orono Electric and 'Time in a Bot'tle" at Mom's Kitchen Kitchen was another double winner. Jeanie Draper, Orono, was drawn the winner at the Village Bin with "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows' as well a winner at Imperial Imperial Pizza with "That's Amore". Robert Owens of Oshawa with 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head' was the winner at the Orono Times. Janette Bran with 'Run for - the Roses' was the winner at Deb's Fashions while Jeanne Staples was the winner at the Apple Blossom Shop with : "Yellow Rose of Texas". June Goodman, Orono with "Love Letters in the Sand" won the contest at Reflections and Mary Tapp, Orono, was the winner with 'Moonlight Serenda' at Cornishs. Charlotte Anderson was the winner winner at Matthews and Associates with "Teddy Bears' Picnic". Michelle Ross was the winner of the Hiar With Flair tune, 'The Streaker'. Trevor Lomax winner of Stutt's 'Heartbreak Hotel while Liz Sullivan of Newtonville was the winner of the 25th anniversary draw. Other tunes were 'Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy' at J'Me Fashions; "Draw Me A Circle" at Hamiltons Insurance and 'Roses Neêd Sunshine' _ at the Village Bakeshop. The request has been returned to , the planning department for circulation circulation and a report back to council. council. An application has been sub- mited by George Elliott tor the rezoning of 11.83 acres ot part lot 4, concession 2 east of Newtonville. The purpose of the rezoning would _ be to' permit the creation of three' residential building lots. This application has also been returned to the planning department department fqr a report by staff. The general purpose committee of the Town of Newcastle on Monday Monday did approve that the Region of Durham be advised that tha Town recommends adoption ot an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan in respect to Nodes and Clusters.-, It was pointed out at the meeting that Nodes and Clusters had been used of late to get around the zoning by-laws and that Newcastle had the greatest number of applications through Nodes and Cluster asking for residential lots. Terry Edwards, planning director, director, said the change would further give guidance to defining a cluster and that it was the intent of the Region to discourage some form of • ual residential development. He '--also said there was the matter of preserving food production land. Students entertain parents at Orono Public Photo by Janette Desousa ^ * A Parents' Night was held for the Junior Grades (4, 5 and 6) on thb ivening of Monday, April 21st. The tudents all got involved in the aritjus activities and Skits put on or the parents. - performed their own beautiful ren- of us young and old alike forget in First on the program was the ojF we u known songs.'The normal everyday situations. The recorder group from Grades 4 and ev V ening of entertainment ended students composed their own lines with a series of short skits presented and set the stage and scenery. It was 6. They were followed by the Choir made up of Grades 4, 5 and 6 under the direction of Marg Clifford who by the junior grades showing the good values and manners that many an enjoyable evening for all in attendance. attendance.