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4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, April 8, 2009 FLIP Continued from front page Council decided to buy Brian McFarlane's collection of hockey memorabilia, and erect a stand-alone facility to display this collection, which they called Total Hockey. The facility opened in October 2006, and in January 2008, Council voted to close the facility as it was falling far short of their expectations. The facility cost $2 million to construct, and $250,000 a year to operat "Last. fall, this Council agreed that CCD was a good fit for the Total Hockey space, and I think it is fair to say that this Council didn't pay much attention to how much it was going to cost to renovate." In a letter to Clarington Council dated last fall, CCD said that while they were interested in leasing the Total Hockey space, they could only afford to pay up to $150,000 in leasehold improvements. Council then gave direction to staff to con- tinue to work with CCD to find out what their needs were. "This was never a good fit," said Novak, adding that Councillors should never have been put in a position to "choose between a wonderful community group, and what was needed for this munici- pality." According to Novak, the municipality should be focused on delivering its man- dated services. "Without ques- tion, our first priory should be things that are dangerous to our community," she stated. "We need tree trimming, roads need repair, ditches need Councillor Foster said sup- porting CCD, who provide in- home support to 1,500 elderly clients, is helping the people who most need it in our soci- ety, "and we will all be there sooner or later." VERIDIAN Continued from front page quarterly meetings a year. If members have to attend addi- tional meetings during the year, they are paid $500 for each meeting they attend. Foster said he was sur- prised the Mayor didn't dis- cuss his motion with Novak before introducing it at a meeting, since it would direct- ly impact her personal finances. It was a concern dis- cussed last week, according to Abemethy, and he was at a loss as to why Foster would be surprised by his motion. Novak seemed stunned by Aberethy's motion. "The Board at Veridian is going to be surprised at the disrespect that is being shown in this way," she said, and quickly introduced a tabling motion. In a_ recorded vote, Abemethy, Robinson and Willie Woo voted against Novak's motion to table Abermethy's recommendation until the next term of Council, in 2010. Novak's motion was supported by Councillors Foster, Ron Hooper and Charlie Trim. BRING INA PICTURE & WE'LL PUT IT ON A CAKE! Main Street, Orono Proprietors: Gary, Carol & Cory Vreeker 905-983-9779 PE OCCASION CAKES! Closed Sunday and Monday Rovat Service 82 Irwin Rd. Orono ° $339, 900.00 * Custom Built Ranch Bungalow on 1/2 acre lot * Oak Kitchen with walk-out to salt-water Pool * New Laminate flooring throughout most of main floor * Access from house to oversized Double Car Garage ROYAL SERVICE REAL ESTATE INC. + Toll Free 1-888-372-4140 = janice: 905-987-1033 photo supplied Acknowledgment was given at Orono Public School’s March 27th Awards Assembly to stu- dents who have demonstrated the qualities of being caring, courteous and co-operative. Each month they honour students from each class using academic criteria, social skills and character building. Pictured from left to right: Bethany Vander Weer, Allen Liu, Grade 3/4 teacher Lori Gershon, Rachel Terry and Devon Dennis. nae Ontario Savings on electricity-saving products are back The Power beaile Event is back for spring! Ma participating stores = and pi ‘oducts like Vis seauetlay Ga light | bulbs, Teteelns kits, pool au timers and more. Get your coupons today! Valid only until May 22. For details and participating stores visit: everykilowattcounts.ca ery er kilowatt ~ counts...