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Orono Weekly Times, 7 Dec 1983, p. 4

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From Around the Region Differing Opinions Gary Herrema, Regional chairman, recently comments that à general aviation airport may be constructed in Pickering Pickering on 10,000 acres of land purchased by the federal government for an airport in 1973. , Herrema is expected to push for the airport and he hopes the decision will çome before the next election; Dr. Charles Godfrey differs differs ini opinion with Herrema and was the main cog in opposition opposition to the proposed airport airport some years ago. At the time the proposal was shelved by the federal government. Public Raises $275,000 for hospital The public through various means has raised a sum of $275,000 to assist the cost of converting 32 acute-care beds to lopg-term care at the Dr. Joseph O. Ruddy Hospital in Whitby. The public must come up With $350,000 as their portion of the costs with the province paying the remaining costs. • t Not A New Story 1 The capitol costs of the new LCBO warehouse in Whitby over the period of five years has risen from $52.8 million to $105 million. The warehouse is a provincial provincial project. The LCBO claim inflation had .been the main cause of the cost increase. The provincial provincial auditors noted a lack of auditing accounts by management. management. Two Divisions For Skiers The Oshawa Ski Club which holds forth during the winter east of Kirby has formed a downhill racing and a jumping divisiqp for this ski season. In the racing division three divisions will operate in the Your response and interest in the grand opening of our new IGA store.last week was beyond all expectations. , • / We want to express oùr appreciation , and tender a special thank-you tç everyone for their support of our endeavour to providb the best in .grocery shopping in, this area. Again a sincere "Thank-You". June, Bill, Kathy and Charles ,4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 7, 1983 Inter-Club meeting at Seniors' Hall The District Kinette presidents recently held a meeting in the Durham County Senior Citizens' Lodge hall .convened by Kinette Rose Hartwig of Orono, The group enjoyed dinner prepared and served by members of the Orono Senior Citizens of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Pees Pudding, Arrange Holly day for Durham Region English Trivals, Potatoes, tea and coffee. Following the dinner the group held their regular meeting. Pictured above are: Counc. Diane Hamre who brought greetings from the Town of Newcastle, Connie Puk, Orono, Carla Foote, Bowmanville, Cindy Ceranowicz, Oshawa and Joan Kerr, Oshawa;(front row) Ruth Goodes, Zone 1 Kinette Co-ordinator, Mark Borutski, Deputy Govenor, Linda Pollard, Ajax and Janet Rowland, Whitby. 14 years and. under class, under 18 years of age and in a further 14 years and .under class where the best compete against the best in Ontario. Ron Richards heads up the jumping program. Richards is a former manager and team member of Canada's national team. Further information from the dub. APPRQVE COUNTY DUMP The Ontario Municipal iBoard and thé Environmental Assessment Board have given approval for the establishment establishment of a sanitary landfill site on 13 acres of land in Seymour Township. The approval came over the objections of the Township and residents in the area. The site will be established by Northumberland Northumberland County as a County landfill site. The board did however 6 WEEKLY MM UNTIL XMAS $25.00 Value Each Simply fill out a coupon at any O.rono Store and deposit in the box at the store. Six winners will be drawn ' weekly, Dec. 10, 17, 24. winners, each receive, certificates certificates value $25.00 redeemable at specific Orono Stores.. place stringent 1 control as to maintaining water quality in the area and did award $15,000 in costs to the citizens group which is to be paid by Northumberland Northumberland County. ORONO You may be 1 of 90 winners Sponsored Oiopo ÜÜIA . The Christmas Seal Campaign Campaign takes on a seasonal look this Saturday, as local Lung Association volunteers turn out in force for their annual annual "Holly Day" fundraiser. fundraiser. On Saturday, December 10th,* fresh B.C. holly will be distributed at shopping malls in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. Port Perry volunteers will be working through local banks, trust companies and grocery stores. The holly is available bagg-' ed for $2.00, or as loose sprigs distributed in return for contributions to the Christmas Seal Campaign. Durham Holly Day Chairman, Chairman, Betty DesRochers, is confident that funds raised this year will top. the 1982 total. "This is only the third year that we have participated participated in Holly Day", she says "and each year public demand for our holly increases." increases." Fresh holly is the ideal Christmas decoration, with its shiny green leaves and bright red berries adding an authentic touch to an Ontario Christmas becoming increasingly increasingly plastic. All funds raised on Holly Day will support local Lung Association programs, which assist victims of asthma, emphysema emphysema and lung cancer; Advance orders can be taken by calling 723-3151. 1ER ARMSTRONG'S ORONO

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