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. '■/ 4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, February 8,2006 Hockey museum gets image makeover Just as the shovel went in the ground a few weeks ago, to start the construction of the Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum, Community 'Services 'Services Staff have been working with their consulting team to develop a new logo and brand for the the facility. "This will not be just another building or museum, it will be an experi- ance," Mr. Skip Crosby, told Committee of Council Monday, prior to introducing the hired marketing consultant on the project; Ms. Michelle Harris. ' . Harris told committee she was impressed with how progressive progressive this municipality was in their plans to develop a hockey museum. "This facility facility will allow young and old to experience the passion of our national game," she stated. "The development of a marketing strategy for Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum will aim to communicate the idea that hockey is a passionate sport that has captivated Canadians since its inception," stated Harris. "Through hands-on, The new logo was designed to capitalize on promoting the. experience of the facility, and capture the public's interest from the outset. interactive exhibits, the facili- ■ ty will incorporate historic artifacts and memorabilia' from hockey media personality personality Brian McFarlane's extensive extensive collection, allowing the audience to experience our cultural icons and what they meant and continue to mean to the development of our nation: images of strength and the embodiment of values that are Canadian; rallying points for Canadian pride!" The name Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum had some challenges, according to Harris. It was lengthy and extensive, the 43 character spaces would not lend easily to web' site marketing, says Harris. The word "museum" was not representative of the youthful, interactive nature of the project. . MAKEOVER see page 5 We Salute Our Veterans We will remember them. Thur. Feb. 15,1945: Lac. Armourer ROY RjCHARD WHITESIDE R136467 RGAF age 24.116 (BR) Sqn. Son of: William and Marietta Whiteside,Brother of Stanley Whiteside of London. Killed on Active Service, when an aircraft exploded in a hangar at Sydney, N.S. Is buried in Plot 16. St. Mary's Church of EnglandCemetery, Lifford, (Bethany) Ontario. Lac. Roy Whiteside is Commemorated, Page 575 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Also 'Killed on Active Service' were; Leading Aircraftmen Armourers, HERBERT FREDERICK HICKS, 20, Buckingham, Que. - buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. HERBERT WM. COLLINS, 23, buried Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Ont. Sergeant Armourer WILLIAM. J. DUNNING, 29, buried in All Saints Cemetery, Hazel Hill, N.S. On February 15,1945, the explosion of a depth charge demolished a hangar and precipitated a violent ; fire, which raged with great fury owing to some two thousand gallons of gasoline contained in the tanks of aircraft in the hangar. The hangar and contents were almost completely destroyed in thirty minutes, When the explosion occurred Corporal McCarthy was working in the ammunition room in the hangar. Although severely injured, completely disregarding his own safety directed and assisted in the rescue of two of his companions, who were critically injured and trapped in the debris of the demolished room where ammunition was exploding. In the face of very great danger and despite his own injuries, this non-commissioned officer displayed great courage and presence of mind in helping to rescue two fellow fellow airmen. Only when ordered to a hospital did he leave the scene of the explosion and resulting fire. MCCARTHY, Corporal Raymond Joseph (R174521) - British Empire Medal - Station Sydney - Award effective 5 May 1945as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 918/45 dated 1 June 1945. Home in Saint John, New Brunswick; enlisted Moncton, 16 June 1942. Medal presented 17 August. 1949. OLSON, Sergeant Arne Philip (R116329) - British Empire Medal - Station Sydney - Award effective 14 July 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFR0 1478/45 dated 21 September 1945. Home in Edberg, Alberta; enlisted in Winnipeg, 12 July 1941. When the explosion occurred, Sergeant Olson was on duty in the hangar and was thrown to the floor by the force of the blast. Despite the fact that he was dazed and suffering from shock, he proceeded to the blazing ammunition room where, amid exploding ammunition, this non-commissioned officer, completely disregarding his ovvn safety, assisted in removing one of the injured armourers. 'He returned to the furiously burning building a second time in search of other missing airmen. In the face of very great danger Sergeant Ojson displayed great courage and fortitude in helping to rescue a fellow fellow airman. • No. 116 Squadron re-formed as a Bomber Reconnaissance unit at Dartmouth NS on, 28 June 1941 . The squadron was formed by a division of No. 5 (BR) Squadron and later provided a nucleus of crews and aircraft for No. 117 (BR) Squadron. No. 116 (BR) Squadron flew Catalina and Canso A aircraft on the East Coast and the Gulf of St, Lawrence on anti-submarine duties, In August 1942 the squadron moved to Botwood NF and subsequently Shelburne NS before returning to Dartmouth. In February 1943 the squadron again departed Dartmouth and moved to Shelburne and subsequently Botwood and .Gander NF. In June 1944, No. 116 Squadron moved to Sydney NS where it was disbanded.on 20 June 1945. No. 116 (BR) conducted three U-boat attacks on eight sightings. 116 Sqn. Aircraft Side Code; to April 1942; 'ZD 1 '. April 1942 to June 1945, Numbers/Letters only. II anyone has photos ol this Serviceman or any Serviceperson featured, please, send care of. Orono Weekly Times: All photos will be returned Researched by Bill Calver O'Toole Continued from page 2 is holding public consultations consultations at 12 cities and towns across Ontario to seek input into the future of nuclear energy energy in our province, along with other topics related to the supply supply and generation, of electricity. electricity. There will be a meeting in Oshawa on February 15,2006 at the Lviv Hall and Pavilion. Hours for the Open House are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public consultation runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. During the Open House, ministry staff is available to answer questions on energy supply issues. The Open House is to be followed by. a Town Hall-style meeting where individuals can share their views. Some of the topics topics to be covered include , building new generating capacity. The consultations are a follow-up. to the Ontario Power . Authority (OPA) Supply Mix Report., which recommended that new nuclear nuclear power stations become part of the future electricity supply. supply. In addition to. hearing input about new generating capacity, the Open Hduses will include discussions on the - role conservation and putting in place the infrastructure needed for Ontario's long- ment tenders be approved by the Auditor General. MPP advertising is not covered by the Act. The legislation is not without loopholes. For example, example, the ban on politicians appearing in ads does not include material that is printed printed or broadcast outside Ontario. In addition, agencies agencies at arm's length from the government are not covered by the Act. A visit to provincial government government web sites will also confirm that they are not affected. For example, home pages of web sites routinely include a photo of the Minister in charge. Perhaps the ban on partisan advertising advertising should include online •' material. Community Works Together on Important Projects Last week, it was my privilege privilege to attend the opening of Dewey's Café: at the Bowman'ville Library. Named in honour of the Dewey decimal decimal system, the café gives training and job experience to people with intellectual disabilities. disabilities. Dewey's brings together many members of the community to achieve a worthwhile goal. Congratulations Congratulations to the Bowmanville term future. New Law Takes Aim at Partisan Advertising As of the end of January, Ontario government advertising advertising must be screened by the Auditor General to ensure it remains non-partisan. The goal is to ensure taxpayers' dollars do not merely promote promote the government in power. The Government Advertising Advertising Act, 2004 states that ads must not include the name, voice or image of a member of the cabinet or a member of the Legislative Assembly. Content of the advertising must be to promote promote Ontario as a good place to live, work and invest or to inform citizens about government government policies, programs and services. The Act does not apply to urgent matters governing governing public health and safety. safety. Nor does it require that routine advertisements such ; as job postings or govem- Rotary Club, the Clarington Public Library, the Municipality Municipality of Clarington and Community Living Oshawa- 1 /Clarington. .Thé Province is a partner in this project through the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Another area where co-operation is achieving results is at the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee. Committee. Last week it was my privilege to attend a meeting .of the Committee. This group * brings together a diverse group to improve accessibility accessibility here in Claring-ton and province-wide. I would encourage encourage anyone with concerns concerns on accessibility issues to contact me arid/or to speak with your municipal govem- ' ment. I may be reach-ed at: 905-697-1501 or 1-800-661- 2433. Accessibility, Committees' Committees' are required in all Ontario municipalities, with populations above 10,000.