Centennial project eyed for Orono nature areas and streams
A local group proposed a Centennial Project to conserve Orono streams and wildlife. The plan seeks nature trails picnic spots and erosion control along Orono stream from Mill pond to Sixth line with potential park board management and Ganaraska support. Council gave tentative approval and asked for park board input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bunting
Messrs
Charles Armstrong
R. Hazelden
A. McLaren
S. B Rutherford
BR. &. Forrester
Mill Pond
Park Board
Couples Club Hosts Travel Themed Film Night
The Couples Club held a film night on Saturday May 2 in the Upper C. BE. Auditorium. Don and Jean Taples Gladys Astett and Miaur een Johnson led a devotional and the theme was travel. Attendees viewed coloured films and slides from England New York Kentucky Nassau Barries Winter Carnival Pioneer Village Oshawa Air Show and Orono Skating Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE
Don and
Jean Taples
Gladys Astett
Miaureen Johnson
England
New York
Kentucky
Nassau
Barries Winter Carnival
Pioneer Village
Oshawa
Air Show
Orono Skating Carnival
Orono 5c to $1 Store Sells to Edmonton Buyer
Mr. C. H. Froste announces the sale of the Orono 5c to $1.00 Store after operating since 1935. Edmonton, Alberta businessman Mr. J. R. Bourne will take over around July 1, joining a locally established enterprise once housed by J. R. Cooper Clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Froste
J. R.bourne
Edmonton
Alberta
Bourne
Froste
Orono
Council Plans Per Capita Funding Tie to Public Projects
The proposal outlines a two dollar per capita sum for approved projects with the municipality contributing one dollar per capita. The plan aims to fund community improvements by matching or supplementing state or federal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Centennial Act Governing Provincial and Federal Roles
Under the Centennial Act the Provincial and Federal Government define roles and the legal framework for the scheme. The text indicates cooperation on national heritage and public administration with potential funding and oversight provisions.
Orono Park Board Sets May 30 Opening For Pool
The Orono Park Board set the pool opening for Saturday May 30 weather permitting The board seeks contract prices for pool painting and other preparations Stain for picnic tables is being ordered Mr W Homewood will operate the booth and pool again The board supports the Nature Area Centennial project and will inform Council of its decision The board will reconvene in two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
W. Homewood
Wm. Bunting
Park Board
Counties Road Program Costs for 1964 Given
Spring inspection of county roads is complete. The Commission projects a 1964 road program cost of 853 000 dollars with 383 000 for construction. Eleven townships share funds for grade and gravel land and fence surveys while paving covers four miles in four townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Counties Road Commission
Commission
Department of Highways
Road Commission
Counties Council
Minister of Highways
Hamilton Township
Darlington
Cartwright
Brighton
Cavan
Ainwick
Hope
Hastings
Orono Junior Gardeners promote village cleanup drive
The Orono Junior Gardeners Club invites residents of Orono and surrounding areas to join a May cleanup drive. The initiative urges private homes, businesses, factories and clubs to improve the town’s appearance. Volunteers will be organized by Bill Caldwell or Dale Chalice to assist those unable to tidy their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Bill Caldwell
Dale Chalice
Orono Students Tour Ottawa On School Trip
Thirty seven Orono Public School pupils from grades 7 and 8, led by Mr Paxton, Mrs Lunn, Miss Clarke, and Mr Disney, traveled to Ottawa April 30. They toured the Public Archives, war museum, Mint, Parliament Buildings, and Laurier House, with a hotel stay at Chateau Laurier before returning around 1:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Public School
Ottawa
Paxton
Lunn
Orono
Clarke
Disney
Chateau Hotel
Quebec
Confederation
Brock
War Museum
Road work estimates span townships for bridges and roads
Road Commission estimates cover Clarke Clarke township road eight with 0.8 miles at 700 dollars and 14.2 miles on roads 61 and 62 in Haldimand and Percy at 12 000. Bridge and culvert work totals 200 000 with a major rail road bridge in Darlington Township costing 95 000. Six townships participate in this program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imates
Clarke Township
Haldimand
Percy
Road Commission
Bridge
Darlington Township
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Orsno
Oroné Park Board
Mr. Froste
The
Ontario Horticultural Association
Thos, Fairbrother
Parliament
Mr. Honey
Mr Honey
Senate
House of Commons
Laurier House
Mr. King
Chateau Laurier
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