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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
2
Ottawa edition notice states Orono Weekly Times printed every Thursday from Main Street office in Orono Ontario with phone 109. The paper offers established publication since 1938 by R A Forrester.
Fred E. Lycett, who died July 30, led a life of service in Orono. He was a church official and board member, taught in education, coached youth sports, supported the Orono Athletic Association, and served as a Major in World War I. His contributions spanned business, fraternal groups, and community organizations.
A July 28 meeting of the Clarke Township Ratepayers Association drew a strong turnout to view objections to the Clarke Township planning scheme. The discussion stressed specific objections, urged joining the association, and noted zoning as a first step to steer residential and industrial development while balancing community needs and individual rights.
Mrs Irene Mercer and her brother flew to Saskatoon and points west. Kendal Church Auction drew strong local support for antiques and home baking. A rare three legged stove patent from 1848 and a century old buggy attracted buyers as rain dampened sale, yet Mr Charles Reid kept selling until the last item vanished. Joy Elliott and Aunt Clara Sewes vacationed in the Prairie Provinces. Mrs Bert Richardson of Peterborough and Aunt Mr and Mrs Abercrombie of Toronto visited Mr A Thompson and called on Mrs F Brima combbe. Miss Catherine Stewart attended a Canton Church wedding.
A meeting ends without concrete input as the Minister notes no specific or reasonable points on the by law while the fate rests with the Ontario Municipal Board. The exchange includes a butt correction over procedural advice and a warning from the Ratepayers association about a potential challenge at the board.
Mr. C. W. Rolph left Wednesday by plane for Winnipeg Calgary and Vancouver for holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mitchell and family have returned from spending two weeks vacation at their cottage near Picton.
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