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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

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Clarke Township voters oust most of council in 1967 slate

Clarke Township voters rejected most current council members in a December 5 vote. Rod Carveth and Frank A Gray won seats joining four new faces while Orme Falls kept his seat. Roy Foster becomes 1967 council head with 715 votes and pledges sound business policy.

Clarke Township Orme Falls Clarke Falls John Stone Foster Stone Messrs Rod Carveth Frank A. Gray Robt Roy Foster

Many Winners Announced At Social Club Bazaar

Heath er Social Club reports a very successful bazaar with many donors and patrons. Prize winners include Kay Mather Angel Cake, Milton Cornish Electric Fry Pan, Lola Perm, Jamie Wood, Mary Santo 6 lb Christmas Cake, and numerous Penny Table prizes such as Yardley Toilet Set, Hair Spray, and more.

Milton Cornish Indian River Lola Jamie Wood Mary Santo Yardley Mrs. Schoenmaker Carolyn Johnson Elaine Wagg Ann George Potter Adele Myles Joyce Simpson Paris Chris. Maartense Glenda Tennant Scholz Ethel Bouck Muriel Neal Kay Mather Wm. Hoar Greta Falls Parry Caroline Lunn Avon Ron West Doris Vannan Charmaine Newman Charles Wood Christina Maartensé Jean Lewis Mary Bullock Millie Rainey Audrey Gogerty Mrs. Davidson

Two New Members Elected To Clarke Township School Board

Clarke Township voters elected two new members to the school board as three seats were decided. Lawrence Greenwood led with 645 votes but was defeated by 647 ballots for Wm Wannan. William Turansky and James Stuit won seats for 1967, replacing defeated ex-member Robert Stevenson. Morley Robinson did not seek re election. The 1967 board will include Greenwood Stutt Turansky Mrs Barlow and James Lowery.

Clarke Township Lawrence Greenwood Wm. Wannan William Turansky Kendal James Stuit Orono Morley Robinson Robinson Greenwood Stutt Turansky Barlow James Lowery Board of Education Pauline Storks George E. Chard Robert M. Shearer Margaret Brereton Jean Steeves

Centennial Corner beacon fires to greet Canada’s 100th year

Centennial Committee plans beacon fires around the Township to mark Canada’s centennial with sites at Kilcotman Lovekin farm Leskard hills Kendal Newtonville and a calendar deadline January 17. Local residents and organizers including Earl Duvall Miss Stewart Mrs Lancaster and others attended the meeting and urged timely participation.

Canada Kilcotman Lovekin Richard Lovekin Clarke Earl Duvall Leskard Hills Roy Thompson Miss Stewart Kendal Newtonville Fairbrother Lancaster Burley Roy Forrester Ross Mercer Gerry Duvall Lorne Perrault Syd T Lancaster Helen Schmid Ed Millson

Orono Police Trustees Re-elected In Weathered Polls

In Orono and Newcastle elections held Monday amid poor turnout due to bad weather, Carl Down tops Darlington deputy reeve race with 600 votes while Earl Walton defeats Douglas Cunningham for reeve. Four Orono council seats go to Bonathan, Foshay, Gray, and Walton. 350 poll in Police Village reelect Woodyard and Nicholson to serve a second term.

Darlington Township Carl Down Mary Budai Down Budai Orono Police Trustees E. R. Woodyard Floyd Nicholson D. M. Simpson A. M. Mercer Woodyard Nicholson Police Village Board

Artificial Ice Dance Fundraiser in Orono Town Hall

A dance this Saturday evening at Orono Town Hall raises funds for the Orono Artificial Ice Fund. Sponsored by the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, music by Bill Found's Pensioners. All ages invited to enjoy dancing and support.

Orono Orono Amateur Athletic Association Bill Found S “Pensioners

Orono Population Passes 1000 Mark in 1960s Note

Orono's population exceeded 1000 as stated by assessor A M Johnston last week. The police village assessment rose by 24,884 from 759,393 to 802,277 for total property value.

Orono A M. Johnston Johnston

Integration of School Boards Discussed at Durham Meeting

The Durham County District High School Board met at Millbrook High to discuss absenteeism costs. W. C. Keyes highlighted yearly grant losses from truancy while H. J. Mumby noted Port Hope High sees about 25 000 dollars in missing grants annually. Absences average seven days for arts science, 11 3 for business and commerce, 14 for science tech and trades, with occupation classes highest. Mull brook’s T Hodgson said he verifies absences with parents to ensure valid reasons, cutting absenteeism. The board plans a letter to parents and considered a shift toward integrated school boards in the future.

Durham County Millbrook H. J. Mumby Port Hope High School Ontario Department of Education F. J. Heyland

Junior Band Presents Sunday Concert at Clarke High

The Orono Junior Band of forty five members will give a concert Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in Clarke High School auditorium. Conducted by A Darech the group has added saxophones trumpets and French horns since spring. Guests from Oshawa will also perform. A silver collection will be taken.

Orono Clarke High School A. Darech

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H. EB. Walkey Walkey Heath Er Social Club Robert Stevenson Mr. Lovekin Orono Police Newcastle Darlington Earl Walton Douglas Cunningham Harvey C. Bonathan Eric H. Foshay Alfred R. Gray Robert Walton Alice Nesbitt Jack Nesbitt Fred Stommel John E. Adams W. C. Keyes Ure Science T. Hodgson Mullbrook High School Oshawa Silver Collection
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