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Armstrong customer winner of car There was some disbelief when . Packers' draw at Armstrong's IGÀ. (left) and Eryn, Also taking part in Mrs. Anita Newman, of the The lucky winner was presented the presentation was Jim Jobbit, Newtonville area, was informed with the keys for the white Sun- meat manager at Armstrongs, that she was the winner of a dance last Friday by Ron Tutty of There were five cats drawn for Plymouth Sundance having filled Canada Packers. Anita was accom- across Ontario, out a draw ticket in a Canada panied by her j:wo daughters, Sara Published Evefy Wednesday Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 6, 1989 Town of Newcastle plans selling old Orono Armouries Building It was revealed at a meeting of the Orono Downtown Business Association last week that it is the intention of the Town of Newcastle to dispose of the old Armouries building which now houses Matthew Matthew and Associates Insurance office. office. The building became the property of the Town of Newcastle upon the establishing of the Region of Durham. The building formerly used as an Armouries was purchased from the Canadian government by the Orono Police Trustees in the early 1960s. At the time it was used as a recreational centre in the Village when such as scouts were alotted time and for many years it was the centre of a successful badminton club. ■Eventually the Orono Hydro Commission set-up offices in the back of the building which in later years was moved to a renovated front portion of the building. When the Orono Hydro Commis- Happening... IT'S REGISTRATION TIME AGAIN The time is here again to register for Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders. Any interested girls may register on Wednesday, September 13th at the Orono Public School from 7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., registration fee is $18.08. There is also an urgent need for Leaders. For more information you may call Pâm Allin at 983-9309. ORONO PEEWEES FACE LISTOWEL IN FINALS The Orono PeeWee Baseball team will be facing Listowel this coming weekend in the All-Ontario Finals. The first game of the series will be played at the Orono Park on Saturday, September 9th at 3 o'clock.'The second and possible third gatme will be played in Listowel the following day,' first game slated for 1 o'clock. The team is taking a bus to Listowel on Sunday and there are still a few seats available. Anyone interested in accompanying the team, may contact 983-5645. The team appreciates the support they have been receiving at their home games and hope to see a good crowd on Saturday. TODDLER TIME AT THE LIBRARY Registration for the fall sessions of Toddler Time will begin at _,he Bowman ville Branch of the Newcastle Public Library on Tuesday, Tuesday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. ' The sessions run from Friday, September 29th to November 3rd and Friday, November 10th to December 15th, from 9:30 - 10:00 a. m. These 'A hour, six week programmes are designed for children aged aged 24 to 35 months accompanied by an adult. They, consist ot short stories, songs, games and fingerplays. You may register your child for either one or the other of the two sessions in person or by phone. For more information call Ma i i Politano at 623-7322. sion was amalgamated , with the Newcastle Commission and that of Bowmanville a head-office was setup setup in Bowmanville. at that time the Orono Armouries building was vacated. The firm of Matthew and- Associates have been tenants in the building in the front office for a number of years. The back part of the building, now used as a storage centre by the Clarke Museum was used for a number of years as an outlet for crafts and antiques operated by the Orono Arts Co-operative. The Orono Business Association had requested that the Town of Newcastle notify the Association if it became the intent to sell the building. This request has been answered and the Town is intending to place the building for sale. The Orono Business Association has suggested to the Town that they call for proposals and that sale of the building be on condition that it betters the commercial aspect of the downtown area and that as such proposals be called as part of the sale proposal. The Orono D.B.l.A. is considering considering the future of the large sign at the south entrance into Orono. The sign needs repair and a new coat of paint. The Ministry has informed the Association that another two year licence could be obtained lor the sign placement. The Association also received notice from the Town of Newcastle that an outstanding account still exists exists with the Town in an amount of $2000.00 The Association had borrowed borrowed an amount of $3000 from the Town to complete the landscaping at the front of the town Hall. I'ian- ' daily the project was a joint effort between the D.B.l.A. and the Town Hall board. Applies for gravel pit rezoning in north Clarke An application to amend the Durham Official plan and the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning Zoning By-law submitted by Lloyd Taylor of Taylor Sand and Gravel was the subject of a public meeting on Tuesday night at the Town's General Purpose committee meeting. The matter was referred back to staff for further processing. The application application calls for an amendment to allow the development of a gravel pit operation on lands now zoned Major Open Space/ Oak Ridges Moraine. The lands are some 51 acres in part lot 21 in the tenth con- ncession of the former Township of Clarke. The northern limits of the land abuts Regional Road 20 in the north. ; In a report to the meeting the Town's planning department notes no agency opposition excepting frorrl the Town's Public works department and some queries from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Public works has no objection (Continued page 3) Report denies Newcastle trailer park expansion The Planning Department of the Town of Newcastle has recommended recommended denial of a rezoning application application to expand the Trailer Park in Newcastle Village east, on King Street. The department also has called for the enterprise to be given one year to comply with the conditions conditions of the Comprehensive Zoning by-law and the i981^ site plan agreement agreement signed with the Town. The report was received by. the Gneral Purpose committee on Tuesday Tuesday evening. According to the report to council council the application proposes to legalize the existing facility to operate as a Mobile Home Park- wit h year round living accommodations accommodations as opposed to a Trailer Camp or Park which permits seasonal occupancy occupancy only. The application also seeks to extend the number of units permited from 18 to 29. There are presently 29 units on the 3.2 acre site. Since applying for the rezoning (Continued page 3) "The Durham East Junior what eyents will be presented for Farmers as part of their Community competition as the chib doesn't Betterment program were out in want anyone practicing the events force last week cleaning-up at the . before it. is held. "It could be Orono fairgrounds in preparation almost anything" it was stated, for the annual fair this week-end. , Pictured above, (front row) It was a matter of sweeping down , L aurie Hollingsworth, .Nadine the grandstand with a good hose- , Stapleton, Wendy Hollingsworth down to complete the job. ' (middle row) Billy Todd, Sharon The Junior Farmers, are also Stapleton, Angie. Robinson, Cindy sponsoring the Farmers' Olympics Leendcrs, Warren Dickinson, (back at the fair this year to be held on row) Fred Slemon, Paul Dundas, Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. ' Terry Hollingsworth, Marvin Apparently its all a secret just Stapleton.