Roy C. Forrester Named Editor and Manager
Roy C. Forrester is identified as editor and manager of the Orono Weekly Times. He holds the combined roles in the local newspaper leadership.
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
2
Roy C. Forrester is identified as editor and manager of the Orono Weekly Times. He holds the combined roles in the local newspaper leadership.
Orono weighs a potential 25 percent grant from a $400 million loan fund discussed by a June Ottawa meeting of federal and provincial representatives. The village seeks relief on municipal water rates, hoping to pass savings to residents, while Quebec disputes fund administration and provincial rights. The July Ottawa gathering could bring a windfall for Orono if implemented.
Residents complain that Main Street in the Village of Orono is heavily littered and dirty harming business. Critics urge all businesses to participate in cleaning efforts, noting weekly Tuesday garbage pickup and calling for pride in the commercial district.
An Ontario opinion asserts government limits on private tobacco growing are too strict. Former Cooksville reeve Tom Jackson grows a 20 by 20 foot patch to protest, challenging Agriculture Minister Stewart to order its removal while authorities stay silent. The piece argues property rights should let individuals decide what to cultivate.
Cavan Township hosts the fifth annual Durham County Soils Tour and Land Use Judging Competition on July 23 starting at 9:00 a.m.. features roadside tours, soil profile demonstrations, hay class judging, and book prizes. Judges include Harvey Wright, Hal Hooke, and John Ingratta.
Authorities report a well run TB clinic at Oddfellows Community and Durham TB Association with 1000 attendees tested and x rayed. A week earlier 896 had TB tests at Orono. Races took place at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and crews stayed overnight at Great Lakes Naval Training Base.
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