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Closing Orono Park, Smwimrng The Orono Park Board, on Tues- day evening, passed a motion in which they are, to take action to close both the Park and the Swim- ming Pool until the matter with the Orono Police Trustees over the supply of water is resolved. the motion passed unanimously. The motion read as follows: "In view of the fact that the Orono Police Trustees have re- fused to supply water for the year 1968 to the Orono Park, the Park Board unanimously agree to close the Park until the matter is re- solved," The motion was moved by S. B. Rutherford and seconded by E. I-I. Samuel. A second motion by A. E. West and H. M. Mercer authorized the leS secretary, Miss Alma Cuttell, to send a copy of the motion to the Trustees and the Township Coun- cil. A letter is also to be sent to the Police Trustees stating that the Park Board is willing to m tc.t with the Trustees at their con- venience to resolve this matter. The Secretary at the meeting read out a letter from the Trus- tees in answer to a request from the Park Board for representative to attend their meeting on Tues- day evening. The Truste os' letter stated that they could see no need for any representative of the Vil- lage to attend the Park Board meeting as a regular meeting of the Village Board would b held on Monday at which time they would gladly discuss any matter that the Park Board wished ta discuss. Mr. E. H. Samuel said that the Trustees had made no effort to negotiate and he could not see why they were not getting co- operation from this Board. Te alo said the Park was a munici- pal operation and should be given coinsideration, we have never ask- ed for a grant and get not one cent to operate the Park from the municipality. Mr. S. B. Rutherford said there was a principal here and that it must be faced at one time or an- other. "If we pass this motion we canot back down," he said. All members said they were willing to meet with the Police Trustees in this matter. It was said that the Park Board was pro- viding a service for the commun- ity at no cost ta anyone and yet were being taxed by the munici- pality. Reference was made to a water cennection charge of S190.00 a yearly water charge of $75.00 and a yearly frontage charge of $28.00 also for water. On passing the motion the meeting adjourned. Mrs. Norman Alin received a Service Diploma at the recent Horticultural Flo ver show for the faithful service ta the organiza- tion as Secretary-Treasurer. The sound of organ music pro- vided an enjoyable addition to the great display of tulips, house- plants and floral arrangements at the Spring Flower Show of the Horticultural Society on May 23. The music was played by Mr. K. Aitken of the Heintzman Co., of Don Mills whoi was introduced by Mr. O. Challice. The thirty exhibitors showed near; r.inetv exhibits and the man. h eautiful tulips rnade the judge's task most difficuit. Mrs. Brenton Richardi and Mrs. Hoog- kamp of Nev.castle performed thîs task most capahly. During the business there was some discussion again about hir- ing a bus to go ta the Horticul- tural Consention in Windsor. This would be an overhight trip. Anyone interested should contact the President or Secretary im- mediately for further details. Mrs. T. Fairbrother was ap- pointed a fourth delegate to at- tend the convention. The Secretary, Mrs. E. Couvier,. read an invitation to attend the Lily Show at the Botanical Gard- ens in Hamilton on Sunday, July 14th. Mrs. F. Stephens, District Dir- ector, on behalf of the Orono So- ciety, made a surprise presenta- tion, to Mrs. N. Allin, of a Service Diploma, for her many years work as secretary and treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens showed a selection of interesting slides, (Continued page 2) Festiva 0 The Arts Gets Big Send-Off At Cheese And Wine Party And Tour The Great Pine Ridge Festival of the Arts received its kick-off on Monday afternoon at a wine and cheese party held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Miklos in Newcastle. Well over one hundred were in attendance at the party which proved a most- gala affair for both the press, radio and those about to sell season subscriptions for the three plays being presented in Newcastle Hall from August 8th to August 31st. The gracious hostess, Jirs. Mik- los who is n charge of the sale of season subscriptions, outlined the objectives of the campaign, The ladies are hopeful of selling at least one thousand subscrip- tions prior ta the opening of the plays in early August. The cost of a subscription for ihe three plays 'ranges from $5.00 to $6.00 depending on the days chosen. Ladies were present from the en- tire area as well as Newcastle. A delight.ul atmosphere was added to the party with the play- ing of organ music. Another at- traction of the afternoon was a horse and buggy ride from the Miklos residence to the New- eastle Community Hall where stu dents were in actual rehearsal. Here the work behind the scenes was brought out for the visiting public. Here again an atmosphere of sincerity and accomplishment was most noticeable. Announcereent was made of the three plays being presented this season by the Pine Ridge Festival of the Arts being: Billy Budd, a play adapted from a nov- el by Herman Melville; The Ad- mirable Chrichton, a humorous comedy by Barrie and A Man for Ail Seasons, a play by Robert Bolt. The prior sale of season sub- scriptions will be of importance to help finance the momentous oomotion of a youth drama festi- val in this area, and principally the first on the North American continent. Mssrs. Nick Van Segglen, Wm. Storsbergen and Fred Storsbergen are shown as they taken a few The owners of the New Dutch Oven Restaurant are enhancing the restaurant service on High- way 115, south of Orono, with the opening of "Mr. Roast Beef" Sand- wich Bar. It is intended that the Sandwich Bar will be open this week-end for business withý the official opening following next weekend. During the past few weeks work has been underway renovat- ing the recently purchased Fire- side restaurant. The exterior of the building has been radically changed and the parking area completely paved. The buildirg gives a new and sharp appearance in white and 'orange. Many chang- es have also been made to the in- terior both to the dining area rest in their last rush ta open their new Sandwich Bar this weeke-nd. and the preparation and cooping area. All new and modern èquip- ment has been installed for quîck and top service to the public. Mr. Wm. Storsbergen states that the restaurant will be strict- ly take-out service. Patrons can either eat in their cars or in the dining area of the restaurant. There will not be waiter service to the tables in the dining room. The specialty of the Sandwich Bar will be Roast Beef Sandwich- es and Kentucky Fried Chucken. Home take-out service will alsa be featured for the above, along with french fries and whole pies. Mr. Storsbergen states that the operation at the Sandwich Bar is a new approach in this area to service the public. Trustees Seek OMB Approval For Project Players of the company of the Great Pine Ridge 1'estvial of the Arts were in full rehearsal on Monday afternoon as hn d l d attraction for the Sallows, Jim Baskerville and Donnie Mc- kick-ofr ceremonies. Shown above are RandyKenzie. Both the Health Unit and the Commission received a letter from the Trustees in which the Trustees stated that the Township of Clarke, Orono Trustees and Engineers were asking their su- port to resolve the decision of the OMB in connection with the storm sewer and paving project. Dr. C. Horner of the Health Unit stated that she regretted that her original letter had been misinter- preted by the Board and that in ber opinion storm sewers would be a decided benefit. A letter also from Mr. Finlayson of the Health Unit said that property owners are not having any difficuty from surface water but that he agreed that the facilities of storm sew- ers would improve conditions. The OWRC stated that a recent survey showed the quality of stream water as satisfactory and gave support to the project of storm sewers. A copy of a letter to Mr. S. B. Rutherford from the OWRC was also filed in which the Commis- sion said they could not guaran- tee there would be no pollution of water from the storm sewers but that the OWRC do make checks and would continue ta do so. This letter was in connection with an easement over land in which Mr. Rutherford has an in- terest. After filing this correspondence Mr. Woodyard said that it now was a matter of putting the in- formation together and have the Township of Clarke forward it to the OMB immediately. A copy of a letter addressed to the Towniship from Mr. Alex Car- ruthers was also filed in which Mr. Carruthers gave his co-oper- ation and assistance in speeding up the project. VOLUME 31, NUMBER 21 RECEIVES DIPLOMA ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 30th, 1968 Ninety Exhbits Shown In Orono Spring Flower Show To Open Sandwih Bar Dry