Hawks at Orono Fair Draw Large Crowd and Puck Challenge
Dennis Hull demonstrated puck shooting for fans at the Orono Fair with the Hawks hockey team. The booth saw rapid shots over 60 miles per hour as Hull autographed hundreds of photos for youngsters. Gary Cox received instruction from Hull while onlookers watched co sponsor H Partner and A Stanrock.
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Orono Fair
Hawks
Esso
Hull
Dennis Hull
Middie
Gary Cox
Mr. H. Partner
A. Stanrock
Wide Range In Tenders Wins School Painting Contract
Uptown Painting Oshawa was the successful bidder to paint exterior woodwork for Crono and Brown's school. Clarke Public School Board awarded the contract at a Newtonville meeting. Six tenders were received with Uptown submitting 625 for Orono and 175 for Brown's. Other bids included Harwood Painting Ajax and Modern Painting Oshawa depending on location and scope.
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Oshawa
Uptown Painting
Brown
Harwood
Ajax
G. Brown
Carol Ann Caldwell
Orono
Clarke High School
Gordon Beech
Bowmanville
Dawn Vancky
Tyrone
Orono Fair Showcases Antiques From Former Years
A display at the Orono Fair last weekend featured a broad collection of antiques and items from earlier eras, drawing interest from attendees and highlighting nostalgic artifacts.
Penny Fairbrother Explores Centennial Spinning Wheel Display
A lapse of years story from Ottawa notes Miss Penny Fairbrother visiting the fair with her grandparents shows her curiosity about an antique spinning wheel in the Centennial display. The event highlights a child’s interest in historical artifacts at the fair.
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Penny Fairbrother
Ottawa
Will Pos
Sibly
Clarke Township Considers Two Year Term for Officials
At the September Clarke Township Council meeting a motion ordered the clerk to draft a by law establishing a two year term for the Reeve Deputy Reeve and three councillors. The council will review the draft after clerk submission. Three readings were given to the Elderly Tax Credits Assistance by law. Financials show general account 8233.51 roads 8928.94 welfare 1296.43. Orono Police Trustees account 841.94.
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Clarke Township
Orono
Orono Public School Opens with 252 Students
The Orono Public School opened a week ago Tuesday with 252 students, matching last year’s enrollment. Educational Television will be used across all grades this year on a trial basis, with full service now in place since installation late last year. Continuous progress will be pursued in the first three grades while grades six to eight operate on a rotary schedule each afternoon. Mr. Moffat reports increased teacher workload under the new program. Mr. Tighe of Peterborough serves as the principal's relief for the year.
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Orono
Douglas Moffat
Tighe
Peterborough
Big increases at Orono Fair show thriving exhibits
At the Durham Central Agricultural Fair in Orono exhibitors rose 90 to 290, boosting indoor and outdoor displays across flowers, livestock including sheep, beef and dairy cattle, horses, poultry and rabbits. Attendance fell, gate receipts down about 500 dollars.
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Orono
Oshawa
Clare Nesbitt
Durham Central
Davie Little
Roy Little
Kendal
Karen Coatham
Ted Coatham
Susan Pall
Kenneth Ball
Orono North
Robert Ehlerk
Courtice
Clarke Township council tables triplex project on Princess Street
Council tabled a petition from local residents opposing two triplex apartments on Princess Street. No action taken to approve or reject. Planning Board had not approved. members Foster and Gray said negotiations with the Ontario Municipal Board on the Restricted Area by-law should begin.
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Council of the
Township of
Clarke
Princess Street
Orono Police
Clarke Township Planning Board
Foster
Gray
Planning Board
Council
Ontario Municipal Board
Thompson Couple Honor Elizabeth Betty Ann Thompson
Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Norman Thompson. The bride Elizabeth Betty Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson.
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Dennis Norman Thompson
Elizabeth Betty Ann
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Clarke Township Centennial Committee
Orono Public
L. Secord
Ganaraska Speedway
Eric White
Lot
Concession 2
Sam Day
Langley
Groom Is
the Son
Mr. and
Mrs
Roy Thompson
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