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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

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Clarke landowners challenge Ratepayers Association misnomer

Becas Developments Limited led by President Peter Caspari letters Minister W D Arcy McKeough alleging Clarke Township group is a Residents Association not a Ratepayers Association. They claim only residents can join under Part 1A and seek to be heard at the Ontario Municipal Board.

W. D’arcy MccKeough Becas Developments Limited Peter Caspari Mr. McKeough Clarke Ontario Municipal Board Ratepayers Association

Neil Allin Granted W Frank Scholarship

In Durham County agricultural scholarships, Ted Skinner of Tyrone wins the E A Summers Award, Terry Malcolm of Janetville takes the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board prize, and Neil Allin is named the W Frank Real Estate Limited scholarship recipient for 1968. Additional awards exist at Keamptville Agricultural School. mail delays slow selections.

Durham County A. O. Dalrymple E. A. Summers Ted Skinner Tyrone Oshawa and District Real Estate Board Terry Malcolm Janetville Walter Frank W. Frank Real Estate Limited Bowmanville Neil Allin Orone Keamptville Agricultural School McLean Foundation

Leaving Orono For Sioux Lookout

Mr. Bert Haas, Durham County Management Forester for six years, departs Friday for a new post in Sioux Lookout with Crown Land Management. He previously worked at the Orono Tree Nursery and Lindsay office. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Haas was held at the Orono Tree Nursery Saturday night with friends presenting gifts.

Bert Haas Durham County Sioux Lookout Haas Orono Lindsay Crown Land Management Mrs. Haas Orone

Twenty One Colts Entered In Fair Stake Race

Mr. George Carson reports the Durham Central Stake for colts at the Orono Fair on Saturday September Tihe will feature twenty-one entrants from Arnprior to Elmira. He notes a fine group of young horses and expects strong entertainment on the local oval with a Canadian Trotting Association camera crew slated to film the feature for potential television use.

George Carson Durham Central Orono Arnprior Elmira Carson

Orono Fair Opens Domestic Science Classes Added

The Orono Fair committee expands the domestic science division to Class B with forty entries plus fourteen specials. Prizes range from $5 to $10, plus two steak dinners and two full-course dinners for the exhibitor with the most entries. An amateur class and a young adults class are included and a chocolate orange cake auction offers $1 per non prize entry. Cooking must be submitted by noon September 5.

New Dutch Oven Res

Pine Ridge Festival Keeps Three Nights More of Plays

The Pine Ridge Festival of the Arts runs three more nights this week with tonight Thursday featuring Billy Bud, Friday presenting The Admirable Crichton, and Saturday closing with A Man for All Seasons. Admirable Crichton has drawn the largest crowds this week, near full after opening ceremonies. productions throughout the month are praised as top notch.

Pine Ridge Crichton

Orono Tykes Win First Playoff Game 25 8 Over Newcastle

Orono Tykes defeated Newcastle 25 to 8 in the opening playoff clash to lead a four club race for top honours. Mark Mercer pitched well for Orono, supported by multiple hits from Barry West, G Cox, M Mercer, N Van Segglen, J Moffat, T Moffat, and C Butler. Gary Cox contributed sharp fielding and a running catch to seal the win.

Orono Tyke Newcastle Orono Kendal Welcome Orono Club Mark Mercer Barry West G. Cox Nicky van Segglen Jim Moffat Tom Moffat Charles Butler Gary Cox

Street Fair Prizes Leave Orono

The Orono Street Fair, sponsored by the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, on August 21 drew a large crowd. Mrs George Jones of Bowmanville won the Mini Honda bike and Mr Hobbins of Bridge North took the tent trailer. The association cleared about 1000 dollars, with around 100 from the draw and the rest from games and bingo. Four kiddies rides kept children busy, and organizers were pleased with turnout.

Orono

Seek Two Year Term For Police Trustee

The Orono Police Trustees on Monday night passed a resolution asking Clarke Township to pass a by law creating a two year term for Trustees. The term would align with the newly elected County School Board. The resolution was approved unanimously and will be shown to the Township Council.

Orono Police Clarke Resolu Tion

OMB Seeks Clarification on Orono Road Project Financing

Ontario Municipal Board seeks detailed justification for shifting township costs to village ratepayers. Letter questions authority to transfer costs from Police Village to other entities, delaying storm sewering paving and guttering plans. Trustees await further clarification after interim inquiry and board meeting in Toronto.

OMB Ontario Municipal Board Orono Police E. R. Lovekin Minister of Agriculture and Foods

Fine Summer Flower Show By Junior Gardeners

A lively Junior Gardeners show at Orono United Church on August 22 featured summer flowers and vegetables. Winners include Mrs. O Challice and Donna Challice for top entries in several categories, with multiple juniors earning awards in asters, zinnias, marigolds, and other arrangements.

United Church Evans Mr. Billings Orono United Church T. Fairbrother O. Challice Donna Challice E. Schmid Laurie D. Evans Dale

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Ratepayers Association of Clarke W. Frank Orono Fair Taurant Durham Orono Tykes Donald Evans C. W. Billings Orono Horticultural Woodyard Asters—Jrs Cathy Millson Marion Devos Karen Atkins Diane Barnett Carol Barnett Dale Evans Zinnias—Jrs Jamie Quinton Marigold Zjr Ricky de Vos Dianne Barnett Stephen Barnett Laurie Schmid Jrs Elaine Wagg Gladiolus Janet Schoenmaker Yvonne Schoenmaker Donna Chalice
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