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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
2
Ottawa edition publishing schedule and office information for Orono Ontario paper. Establishment in 1938 by R A Forrester and Roy C Forrester with editor manager roles listed.
The Orono area faces renewed debate as the Park Board considers closing the local park and pool. Citizens urge cooperation to resolve the seventeen month dispute that has stalled progress and risks reducing community recreational assets.
Mr M Downs Ontario Hydro manager told the Commission on Monday that after bills Hydro would net about 4000 with 1000 more for outstanding equipment leaving plenty of paid stock and supplies. The Commission set 75 dollar yearly charges for Orono Park and Agricultural Society water use and discussed outright purchase of the Street Lighting plant for 1158 outstanding. A decision to be made later when finances clear. A general rate for small commercial and industry was advised by Ontario Hydro.
Mosport Park starts the 1968 season with the Grand Prix of North America an international motorcycle event sanctioned by FIM and CMCA. Early entries push $5000 prize money drawing riders from California and Harley Davidson factory riders. The program features 125 cc 250 cc unlimited class 750 cc side valve Harley Davidsons versus 350 cc two stroke Yamahas and national sidecar races on Mosport 2.5 mile course.
Mr and Mrs J L Johnson of Orono Ontario celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on May 26 1968 at Rock Haven Peterborough with children friends and 14 grandchildren. Guests came from Toronto Parry Sound Whitby and Peterborough. A telegram from Governor General Michener and Prime Minister Trudeau greeted the couple as did other officials including John Robarts and Robt Welsh.
Mr. L. Lowery urged removal of a hydro pole in front of his new garage on Main Street. The Commission discussed adopting a policy used by other centers and noted that removing this pole would cost about $300.
The Past Noble Grands Club 62 held a Tulip Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday. A long list of prize winners followed for the Penny Table and draw, naming many donors and recipients including Wanda Kramer, Lola Kennedy, Gail Stapleton, and others.
Orono Police Trustee Board approved seeking multiple bids for renovating the Orono Municipal Building to serve as a Hydro office with a garage and storage area. The plan may move the fire department later. rent is targeted near 100 dollars monthly, and ministerial approval will be sought under the Community Centres Act.
Orono Police Trustees received requested correspondence from Mr. R. C. Honey and Mr. Hellyer on building senior citizen dwellings. Hellyer noted the trustees interest in the project, with $8,000 per dwelling cited as reasonable. Woodyard cited CMHC loans up to 95 percent of cost with fifty years to repay and a provincial grant.
A reader rebukes Mr Mercer for claims about park interest. Water service was extended to the park at about 1800 dollars, but the Park Board has not paid the connection charge, despite auditor reports showing no financial trouble. The writer urges mature governance and less controversy in print.
Mr. Woodyard urged a project to provide affordable rental homes at about 500 dollars per unit, noting private funds could start the initiative and police village funds would not be used. He was authorized to obtain more information amid interest in Orono, with expectations such housing will be needed as living costs rise.
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