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/ Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 11, 1989-3 Brownies great Christmas party Again this year the 1st Orono the jolly old gent himself. A pleted a wonderful Christmas party Brownies had a surprise visit from welcome surprise, and sure com- for the girls and leaders alike. Table rezoning application (Continued from page 11 meeting failed to bring the matter to a head. Guy said the fight has cost the private citizens dearly in frustrations frustrations and stress as well as thousands of dollars of cold hard cash. The speaker also noted that following the fight rejection of the first rezoning application, Mr. Hartwig was finally brought into provincial offences court on Septemerb 1988, a full two- years after the first complaint was submitted. submitted. He said, unfortunately the case was ill-conceived and poorly prepared and the Town Solicitor failed to presuade the Justice of the Peace, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Mr. Hartwig was operating a business from his residence. Guy said almost immediately after the court case Mr. Hartwig submitted his second and latest rezoning application thus again stalling enforcement proceedings. He said the rezoning application is contrary to both the Regional and Town of Newcastle Official plans as well as the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and as well contrary to all good planning. % "If we are to discard such planning planning at the whim of every individual who choses to ignore these policies then we need to reconsider the validity of the planning process itself", said Len Guy. Road Construction in Orono (Continued from page 1) construct a new bridge on Mill Road and to reconstruct Mill Road. Th€ road will be a two-lane road and included a sidewalk. Consideration has also been given to work-in Newcastle Village with reconstruction of Beaver Street from Highway No. 2 to the school and Robert Street. Through an Information Centre it was found that residents objected to the loss of mature trees. The width of the streets are narrow and to reconstruct the normal width of oavement with curbs and storm sewers would mean the removal of the trees. The proposal is now being re-evaluate with a possibility of narrowing narrowing down the streets and providing providing one-wat traffic on both streets. A further Information t en lre will be held. The project'was put in the budget lor design in 1988 and for construction construction m 1089. Kendal Hall News Report The first week of '89, has come and gone. On Wednesday, January 4th, the men of L.O.L. 405 met with 15 of their own members present. present. It is good to hear of the new young members that have joined, so many organizations, are having a hard time to get young people interested. interested. The ladies of Kendal Hills L.O.B.A. will be meeting on Thurs day, January 12th. The first Euchre party of the year was held on Friday, Friday, January 6th, it was well attended attended with 14'A tables in play, High score was won by John Lowery, 2nd Charlie Finnic, 3rd Debbie Green, 4th Carl Todd. The 50/50 draw was won by Theresa Langstaff. Next Euchre on Friday, January 20th. See you there! Orono Figure Skating Club News Report by Lynne Lemieux With the Christmas season over, all groups have returned to their regular skating schedule. This is a particularly busy time of year with numerous skating competitions in the near future. On January 13th and 14th, Oshawa will hold their skating com- . petition. From Orono, Ailan McKenzie, Melissa Allin, Melissa Colville, Tracy Eames and Tanya .Clemens will be attending. Good Luck Girls! High test day will be held on Sunday, Sunday, January 15th in Lindsay. Several of our senior skaters will be Babes In Bookland by Dorothy Robinson Hard Bargains Members of the CAW should enjoy enjoy reading Bob White's autobiography, "Hard Bargains: My Life on the Line." As president of the Canadian Auto Workers Union, he is a welll known figure in (he labour movement. Because such a role requires keen communication skills, some may be surprised to learn that his formal education ended part way through Grade 11. Before he was 16, he became employed in a woodworking woodworking plant in Woodstock where he soon was actively involved in the union. He became an "avid reader of books about the union movement." movement." Later on, as a recruiter for the UAW, he wrote many leaflets for organizers to distribute at plant gates, and course, he developed as a speaker. No doubt his growth as an articulate articulate leader owes much to his parents, who planted the seeds that made it possible for White to educate himself about union af- taiking tests that day and we wish them success. At our recent executive meeting, held on January 4th, plans were started for the spring carnival to be held in April. This year marks the fortieth anniversity of the Orono' Figure Skating Club and our theme will reflect on this. All skaters will receive a carnival information form and parents are asked to please sign up for the area which you could help in. There are many jobs, big and small, and everyone's help is needed to put on a successful carnival. carnival. Orono Public "School News The grade sixes at Orono Public School will once .again produce a report on school news and events. Various students will have the opportunity opportunity to he reporters and to write our weekly article. We hope you enjoy reading our reports. Our first column will bring you up to date in some of the events and activities which have occurred so far this year. Future columns will focus on events in progress at Orono Public School. Tracy Eames is our first reporter.- Sports: House league resumed Thursday, January 5, 1989. The new sport is "Beachy Ball". House league winners winners tor all the fall sports are: Soccer Soccer - Panthers; Borden Ball - Cougars; Flag Football - Dragons; Nerd Ball - Dragons. This year's total points to date are: Dragons - 1,061 ; Panthers -1,041; Cougars - 1,011; Cobras -885. Special Activités: The seniors tea - December 14th was a big success! We had a great turn-out, 38 people. Our guests seemed to enjoy the presentations by various classes and our primary and junior choirs. Fundraising: Our cootie sale was great. We made a lot of money. Thank you P.T.A. for organizing this special event. Thanks to all the people who sold cookies and donated money. Congratulations to Jeff Hughes who is our top salesman. OBITUARY HANCOCK, Bruce • Alter a lengthy illness, Cecil Bruce Hancock passed away at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 1988, in his seventy-fifth year. On May 8, 1914 he was born to Edgerton and Norah Hancock, and was raised in the Antiock section, where he attended school. On November 17, 1934, he married married Margaret Waddell, and they have lived on the fifth concession of Clarke most of their lives. He was employed by the Town of Newcastle, where he worked until retirement ten years ago. . He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Margaret, sons, Ronald and his wife Jill, Kendal; William arid wife Joyce, Peterborough; and Jack at home. Daughters Nancy and her husband Bill Dennis of Orono; Carol and husband Max Lycett, Orono; Jane and husband Ted Boughen, Orono; Judith and husband husband Peter Sinclair, Whitby. Also eighteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Survived also by sister Myrtle Wood, Orono; brothers Harold of Belleville; Marlow of Oshawa; Glen of Oakville. Predeceased by sister, Leta Holdaway and brothers Victor and Robert. Also grandson Michael Hancock. The funeral was held at' the Morris Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville on December 8, 1988, with Rev. Milnes officiating. Pallbearers were Murray and Charles Hancock, James Lycett, Brian MacDonald, Timothy Hamre and Bryan White. Interment Orono Cemetery. The Ugly Ducklings Ball Club presents the 7th Annual DUCK DANCE ORONO ARENA Saturday, January 14 at 8:30 p.m. * Music by DOUG CROUGH Tickets Available from all Team Members with a limited number at the door. ; or Call 983-9785 or 623-2816 fairs. His father, a farm manager in Ireland, "used to read the Bible or some religious book every day." He was a lay preacher at the community community gospel hall and White recalls that he was a good speaker. In spite of limited financial resources, White's mother bought books which, "she read to us when we were small," You will find the autobiography at the Clarke Library. Borrow it for a fascinating insight into the development of a dedicated leader, and an intriguing account of a union's inner workings. Babar A new cartoon series premiered on Tuesday, January 3rd. Based on the stories by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, it is a 13 instalment series about the elephant, King Babar. The animation remains true in style to the simple artwork in the books which date back to the thirties. thirties. If you missed the first segment, tune in at 7 p.m. on future Tuesdays on Channel 5. ■ January Clearance 30% OFF First Glimpse Ladies- Wear 30% OFF Mens' Bradshaw - Stradwick Mens' Workwear 20% OFF All Children's Wear All Sales Final While Quantities Last WENDY B^S Department Store DOWNTOWN ORONO '