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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1967
Page
1
Nancy Ann Dick, a 9 year old with notable rhythmic skill, wins audience hearts as The Jades of Destiny perform on Hammond organ. Fifteen acts compete including country, western numbers, dance routines, comedy and yodelling, with Mrs G Brown prelude and a three hour program showcasing local talent.
The Clarke Public Library reports June 1967 loan figures rose to 933, surpassing 1966. Purchases include 500 dollars of new books, with 40 dollars for paperbacks to test as needed. The board approves new shelves, overdue notice cards after ten days, a Saturday display at Shopper's Mall, and a student page program for peak periods. Discarded books may be sold for 10 cents each.
Events continue tonight through Sunday at Orono Park following strong shows this week. Talent night drew praise Tuesday, Beef Bar B Q fed 700 Wednesday, with further attractions including Old Time Fiddler's Contest, Western Show, Centennial Ball, Shopper's Mall, Antique Fire Engine parade, and a 2:60 Band Concert plus church service. A trap shooting contest begins at Enterprise range at 9:00 a.m.
Orono park bustled on opening day of the annual swimming classes run by the Orono Swimming Club. Three hundred twenty children enrolled for July sessions from 8:30 A.M. to 1:45 P.M. Tadpole and beginner groups lead the mix as many start at ages three and four. Mrs. Shirley Reynolds directs with several helpers, and Red Cross tests conclude the course.
Top winners Cathy Bristow and Candy Mateosimo from Janetville area performed a winning dance routine. Second place went to Wilms McCauley of Orono. Stirling Mather served as MC in striped vest and straw hat.
The Clarke Township Public School Competition awards prizes Friday at 2:30 pm in Clarke Office. Essay winners include Evelene Brown Orono first and Dawn Berry Leskard third. Poster winners Gary Kavanaugh Kirby and Johnny Cathcart Kendal. Drawing winner Janet Holstege Newtonville. Exhibits show in the former Antique Shop Window.
The Orono Band plans summer classes for beginning bandsmen, boys or girls, with enrolment crucial to form a class. Interested individuals should contact Carman Cornish Roy Forrester or William Allin promptly. Mr A Darch will instruct and most instruments are available. Enrollment now open for junior band participation.
Public display highlights include a selection of essays showcased in the Clarke Township Library. The exhibit draws local readers to explore varied perspectives and written works available for loan and study.
A Peterborough radio judges panel crowned Cathy Bristow and Candy Malccolm of Janetville as winners for their lively Charleston routine. Second place went to Wilma McCauley of Orono with a vocal solo backed by Faye Adams on guitar. Proceeds fund the Orono arena artificial ice debt.
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