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45O rono é'JVeffy'imes Seri~n Orono, Newcastle, NewtonviIle, Kendal, StarkviIIe Vol. 59, No. 5 ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1995 With memories of up to 50 years theftuck is dropped Propose Bandstand for lawns athe Clarke1 The directors of the Ciarington Concert Band met last week when they voted support to a proposai that would scea bandstand built in the Village of Orono. Mr. David Climenhage, president of the Concert-Band, outlined the proposai that had first been consider a couple of years ago. Mr. Climenhage suggestcd that most people have felt that the best location for tbe bandstand would bc the lawns at the Clarke Public library library, a property- owned by thc municipality. H1e said that a contracting fimn bas shown intcrest in the construction of the bandstand as an educational scheme. The contracting firm would undertake the construction with other providing the materials necessary. 'Mr. Climenhage referreti to, a number of groups that may bc interested in helping to finance the project. Estimated cost couldý (Continued page 2) Pictured above (l to r) Howard McMullen founder of the Randy Riopelle, president. Quinney, Larry Carroll, Frank Newcaste LeagueDeanCoxmad The puck is about to drop. Ail aches and pains forgotten - It was hockÀey,, night in Newcastle by Troy Young Newcastle Village carne out to thank its amateur hockey association for fîfty years of entertainment on Saturday, February 4 at the Newcastle Arena. A stong fan fathcring and coverage by Rogers Cable were on hand for the two games' played. The first game was the highlight of the evening, featuring players and ex-players forty years of age and over. The most 'experienced' player was seventy-one years old Howard Quinney, who played on Pat's Clippers, coached by Pat Gardiner. pat was there, to make Don Cherry eat bis heart out as he was ail decked out in bis tuxedo as he read the names of his players out for the fans. The other team i this opening gamne was Doug's Gunners, coached by Doug Walton. Douig was, a gunner in World War Two, hence tic naine. Doug first started in the league in 1946 as-a player, making him one of the people involvcd with the organization the longest. The current president of the league is Randy Riopelle, who bas beld that position for the past six years. He first became a part of the league tweive years ago as a player. He was forced to bang up his skates two years ago due wo bis knees, but stili takes a very active role in Uic league and its Promotion. H1e was telling me that Uic Newcastle league is Uic oldest amateur contact hockey league in ail of Canada. it was started by Frank McMuiien, a past principai at the Newcastle Public School who wanted wo organize a league for men who stili wanted to play hockey. No regfistratio n fee was required and players bad to pay a dollar each game to play. Their first rink was locatcd outdoors on the present day Memnorial Bail Park, and did not move indoors until either 1952 or 1953. Frank McMuilen was on baud tw receive a jacket commemnorating the (Continued page 2) A $10 bllion projeet for Cklungon? Darlington site could open for International Fusion plan The Darlington Nuecear Station site in Clanington could well be the site of another major project with a price tag of $10 billion. The final decision as to the location of an International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor is to be made in 19096 at a G-/ meeting. The principals in die proposai include European countries, Japan, the U.S., Russia and, of course, Canada. The Darlington site is one of two in Ontario now being considered and promoted by a Canadian group. It is anticipated that the Canadian Fusion Fuels Technology Project group of Mississuaga will bave completed their fact finding in Ontario then being able to prepare a submission for a Canada location for the Reactor tw the G7 group meceting in Halifax this June. The final decision as to location is expected to corne in 1996 when the G7 once again meet. Members of Regional and Clarington coundcils were briefed last Wednesday as to the features of the Experimental Reactor as (Continued page 2) Pine Ridge Guiding District benefits from promotion The Pine Ridge Guiding District representing 100 girls, 5 to 17 years of age in Orono, Kirby and Kendal were recently presented witb a cheque in the amount of $ 190.00 by Don Armstrong of Armstrong's I.G.A. The Guiding District was the winner of thc Armstrongs IG.A. and Proctor and Garnble Partners In Your Community Contcst. During tbe period from September 18 to November 12, 1994 Proctor and Gamble set aiïde 50 cents per case of Proctor and Gamble products sold in Uic store wbich amounted to the $190.00 cheque. Picturcd above Jennifer Stewart, Guide; Audrey Stewart, Orono Guide Leader; Amanda Stewart, Brownie and Don Armstrong. Happenings.. Euchre Resuits Euchre resuits for the Orono Town Hall for Wednesday, February 1 with 13-1/2 tables in play: high scores Olive Littie and Lil Bolderstone each with 86; Shirley Gordon 85; Aleck Moffat 84; Paul Mucha and Robert Bubar each with 82. Low score Alf Pigott. Draw winners Alice Hooey, Shirley Bubar, June Wilson, Charles Campbell, Roy Tennant, Norma Moffat and Marie Couroux. Euchre is held every Wedniesday beginning at 8 p.m. Lunch provided. Ail is set for BowI For Millions Indeeti the stage bas been set for the annual promotion to help provide funds for the Big Brothers of Claringîon, Bowl for Millions. Counicil bas declared Febnuary llt-h to l8th Big Brothers Week and corne this week-end the activities start. The Youth Bowling League of Bowmanviile/Newcastle hold their challenge at Newcastle Bowl at 2 p.m. Saturday. Ibis event start the annual Bowl for Millions during the next seven days ending with the Celebnity B owl on Saturday, Feb. 18, Bowmanville, 4 to 5 p.m.