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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1966

Page

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Desperate Need for Leaders for Orono Cub and Scout Groups

Village of Orono seeks volunteers to lead Cubs and Scouts in weekly programs at the Orono Municipal Building. With forty cubs and twenty scouts enrolled and enrollments rising, more teachers and helpers are needed. Women and men may assist. Contact Arthur McLaren W H Carman Donald Staples or Bob Hazelden to join the Stone Cub and Scout movement.

Orono Messrs Arthur McLaren W. H. Carman Donald Staples Bob Hazelden Stone Cub

High Schools Show Slight Increase in Durham District

An unofficial memorandum on five Durham district high schools shows a total opening enrolment of 2,784 students, up 169 from last year’s 2,615. Bowmanville 603, Clarke 328, Courtice 730, Millbrook 113, Port Hope 1,010, with variances from forecasts and 1965 figures noted.

Bowmanville High School Bowmanville Clarke High School Courtice High School Courtice Yar Port Hope High School Port Hope

Clarke Township Council Gives Committee of Adjustment Own Secretary-Treasurer

Clarke Township Council last Thursday authorized the Committee of Adjustment to act as its own secretary treasurer. The motion, moved by R Chater and seconded by L Perrault, follows talks with Mr Millson who would be paid 300 for 1965 and 500 for 1966 work. Millson warned processing applications takes six weeks and offered temporary help through year end. Debate questioned clerk’s resignation and workload, with a call to resolve via the Committee of Adjustment or dissolve the committee and have the Minister handle filings.

Township of Clarke Council Clarke Township Committee of Adjustment R. Chater L. Perrault Orme Falls Earl Walkey Millson Council Councillor Chater Committee of Adjustment Reeve L.perrault Reeve Stone

Committee debates hiring its own secretary

The clerk, Mr Millson, defends past performance while Deputy Reeve Perrault and Reeve Stone argue over paying a clerk fee of $500 and whether the committee should appoint its own secretary, a motion supported by Perrault. Continued on Page 14.

Millson Reeve Stone Reeve Perrault H. E. Millson

Orono Trustees Move To Set Parking By laws Village Wide

A by law committee was formed to draft parking by laws for the Village of Orono. Trustees discussed enforcement questions, costs, and jurisdiction, noting possible two hour, three hour, and thirty minute limits in various zones and a no overnight rule from November to April. Local officials weighed enforcement methods including part time staff or a commission, with debate over Main Street timing and traffic flow.

Orono F. Lycett Woodyard Mr. Simpson

Night Courses Offered at Clarke High School

Durham District High School Board will offer five night courses at Clarke High School this year if enrolment allows. courses include typing art sewing and woodwork starting in October. Registration is Monday October 2 from 7 to 9 pm at the school or by phone Newcastle 987-4942. Additional courses may be added if enough students enroll.

Clarke High School Durham

Orono Trustees Boycott Prince Street Closure Request

Orono police trustees rejected a resident petition to close Princess street from Main to Church streets. The petition, referred from Township Council, was returned to council with no action. Woodyard cited lack of reason for closing, while Simpson noted opposition letter from residents.

Orono Princess Street Village Main Street Church Street Township Council Woodyard Simpson

Horticulture Awards Prize Money at Fall Show

Orono Horticultural Society met in the Orono United Church main auditorium with good attendance despite rain. Winners in Fall Flower Show classes received prize money as members praised the Ottawa convention reports and camping photos from Virginia plus Carleton University images. A door prize rose bush was won by Mrs Lance Plain. the gathering ended with a social lunch.

Orono Horticultural Society Orono United Church Orville Challice Canada Lance Plain

Clarke Township council approves supplementary road by law

On Thursday evening the Clarke Township Council passed three readings of a supplementary road by law totaling 21000 dollars. Seven thousand five hundred dollars covers culverts and bridges with the rest for general road work. Reeve Stone noted the by law may cover possible over expenditures to qualify for provincial road subsidies. Councillor R Chater said he spoke briefly with Road Superintendent Mr Ross. Councillor Lloyd Lowery reported a discussion with Mr D Simpson of the Orono Police Trustees.

Clarke R. Chater Mr. Ross Reeve Stone Lioyd Lowery Council D. Simpson Orono Police Trustees

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