Youth Theatre Proves Festival Vital For Arts Initiative
In Newcastle last weekend three plays at the Great Pine Ridge Festival of the Arts showcased Youth Theatre's reach. Roy Higgins and Joan Bennett train young actors from high schools and universities, delivering professional staging, lighting, and sound. The festival, praised by critics, features Billy Bud, The Admirable Crichton, and A Man for All Seasons as entertainment for the rest of the month.
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Newcastle
Roy Higgins
Joan Bennett
Billy Bud
Crichton
Donald McKenzie
Crono
Billy Budd
John Claggart
Donald
Request Commission of Inquiry into Clarke Township Affairs
The Clarke Township Ratepayers Association met at the home of Mr and Mrs Ted Martin on Sunday. A report from the executive on a recent meeting with Minister Darcy McKeogh states that by law 1592 is under review and the minister will not comment ahead of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Delegates asked about provincial land use policy. the minister indicated no immediate plan. A petition of grievance from Clarke ratepayers requests a Commission of Inquiry into Clarke Township affairs under Section 320 of the Municipal Act. Fifty ratepayers signed the petition.
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Clarke Township Ratepayers’ Association
Ted Martin
Darcy McKeogh
Clarke Township
Ontario Municipal Board
O.M.B
Department of Municipal Affairs
Ontario
Township of
Clarke
Province of
Durham
No Money For Playgrounds Orono School Delays Cited
Orono Public School principal Mr. Douglas Moffat pressed Clarke Public School Board for reasons behind the delay in building a Cr one General Purpose room and asked what arrangements exist for physical education this year. Board minutes show a multi phase plan dating to 1967 including a General Purpose room and later additions, but officials gave few details and noted no progress on interior painting or playground improvements. Meanwhile a theatre festival in Newcastle features performances by local actors including Donald McKenzie and others, with praise for off stage crews.
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Douglas Moffat
Orono Public School
Clarke Public School
Crono School
Orono
Moffat
Newtonville
Lock
Enrol In Vacation Bible Class At Orono United Church
The Orono United Church Vacation Bible School opened this week with a 100 percent enrolment increase. About eighty local children joined the two week program, divided into age groups. Leaders include Marvin Colvin assisted by Wagg, Pat Luxton, Gerrit de Jonge, and Betty Colvin, with a closing open house of displays and art.
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Orono United Church
Marvin Colvin
Wagg
Pat Luxton
Gerri
No Paper Next Week for Orono Times Closure
No paper will be published Thursday August 22 due to holidays. The Orono Times office will be closed until August 26.
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The
Orono Times
Orono Chamber Sets Aim to Enforce Parking By-law
Orono Chamber of Commerce met Monday evening and asked the Orono Police Trustees to enforce the Main Street parking by-law after noting cars staying in place daily. R Dickson and R Hazelden to meet Trustees. Also discussed Christmas decorations costs up to 1000 dollars with a committee to report. Beef Bar-B-Q income totaled 270 dollars.
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Orono
E. Downs
The
Orone Hydro
Messrs
M. Downs
Wm. Carman
M. Snelders
Chamber
F. Storsbergen
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Commission of Inquiry
Messrs. G. Butt
Ted Copping
Jack Kimball
Calvin Evans
R. D. Morton
Ratepayers’ Association
Mr. A. Carruthers
Orono School
Harts
Keith Allin
Jim Baskerville
Philip Carr-Harris
Diana Bary
Sharma Ferguson
Candy Storks
Randy Sallows
Marjorie Murphy
Kathy Lovekin
Stirling
Oshawa Times
R. Dickson
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