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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
1
Groups in Orono plan a four day Orono Celebration starting Wednesday July 10 with a Beef Bar B Q in the Park. Thursday features a talent show at the Orono rink, Friday brings harness racing at the Fair grounds, and Saturday offers a Shopper's Mall on Main Street with a prize giveaway.
The Orono Swimming Classes report 350 enrollees from the village and district for July sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tadpole non-swimmer groups total 130, beginner 112, juniors 63, intermediates 25, seniors 11, and 12 in Royal Life Saving Bronze and Merit divisions. Head teacher Mrs. Shirley Reynolds and daughter Miss Debbie Reynolds lead, assisted by Mrs. Willis Barraball, Mrs. Norma Zee, and several instructors.
Ontario Hydro raises rural charges for 500000 customers by an average 91 percent starting October 1, marking a sharp energy cost rise amid ongoing utility pricing changes. The move affects residential and small business users across rural areas.
The Orono Amateur Athletic Association hosts a Variety Talent Show at the Orono Rink this Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Master of ceremonies will be Mr. Stirling Mather with a strong district lineup, and a special stage will be erected for the event. Plan to attend during Orono’s weekend activities.
Heather Rebekah Lodge No. 334 held its regular meeting on Tuesday June 25 with Sister Jean Lewis as Noble Grand and Sister Violet Dunlop as Vice Grand. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Violet Dunlop Noble Grand Hazel Stapleton Vice Grand Mae Allen Rep. Secretary Ira Martin Financial Secretary Irene Murray Treasurer Gladys Gamsby Trustee. A social hour followed with lunch after the meeting and notes of upcoming events and district activities were discussed.
Newly elected MP for Northumberland-Durham Russel Honey rejected speculation he would join a cabinet. He said the Prime Minister's prerogative governs appointments and he hopes for advancement, noting Liberal victory prompts a crowded field and that Agriculture interests him though he offered no commitments.
The Orono Park Board and the Orono Chamber of Commerce host a Beef Bar B Q at Orono Park next Wednesday July 10 starting 5:30 PM until served. All you can eat for 2.50 with prime beef beans buns coffee and relishes. Tickets available from Chamber or Park Board members. Mr Honey returns to Parliament for his fourth term after election activity.
About 597 fans attended last Friday’s Orono harness races, down from opening night. Total wagering reached 12,183.00 dollars with Blue D'Ennes paying 39.60 for the eighth race, the night's top payoff. Results list horses, drivers, and wagering outcomes.
Five season-long gifts from present and former area residents expand the Bowmanville Museum with a kitchen furnished in Canadian pine dating 1850 to 1870 loaned by Mr and Mrs R J Lambert. A working model steam threshing unit on loan from Harry C Allin plus Indian artifacts from Wayne Purdy and a blue glass collection from Kenneth Caverly enrich the new season opened under curator Mel Wiseman since October 1961.
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Zone 5 rally in Orono drew a small crowd but highlighted a Wm Bunting talk and a tour of the local Tree Nursery. A display of stuffed animals by Mrs Ethel Keast was featured in the foreground of the accompanying photo, with attendees including Art Walroth, Ed Harper, D Corbridge, Mrs Keast, Jack Davis, Emil Schuch, and Bob Trotter from Maple Fish and Wildlife.
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