Orono Fair Strings Together A Record Year For Durham Central
Mr. Donald Staples announces gate receipts up to 4364 with a 1152 rise over last year as attendance and exhibits soar. Exhibitors jump from 195 in 1965 to 260 this year while weather and attractions boost the 1984 Orono Fair. Horse show judged by Mr. Kennedy of Guelph praised as best in Ontario. Attendance improves Friday and Friday evening, fair dances wrap the two day event. New sections include rabbits and art while cement arena floors refresh exhibits. The midway disappointed with limited rides for children.
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Donald Staples
Durham Central Agricultural Society
Orono
Kennedy
Guelph
Ontario
Poidsy
Industry Provides Built in Market For Orono Businesses
Mr E H Samuel spoke to the September Orono Chamber of Commerce meeting about industry acting as a built in market for local services and retail. He cited Curply Wood Products in the Village of Orono, noting $8,000 yearly in taxes with $4,000 for education, $150,000 in transportation related payments, and a $300,000 payroll with $100,000 spent in the community. He urged more industrial growth, land set aside for industry, proper information for inquiries, and warned that strip development could erode the built in market.
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E. H. Samuel
Orono
Samuel
Curoply
Lindsay
Orono Junior Girls Win Championship
The Orono Junior Girls Softball Team won the WONMN championship with three straight victories over Welcome. The final game was in Orono last Thursday evening, securing the title for three consecutive years. Team members include Nancy Nixon, Rondal Tennant, Nancy Forrester, Marilyn West, Julie Neal, Glenda Tennant, Shelly Mexces J. Doreen, Diane, Carol Ann Caldwell, Tane Harted Maxwell, Kathy Middleton, Valerie Partridge, Diane Nicholson, and Susan Bunting.
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Orone
Welcome
Orons
Nancy Nixon
Rondal Tennant
Nancy Forrester
Marilyn West
Julie Neal
Glenda Tennant
Shelly
Mexces J. Doreen
Diane
Carol Ann Caldwell
Tane Harted Maxwell
Kathy Middleton
Valerie Partridge
Diane Nichoson
Susan Bunting
Orono
Newcastle
Newtonville
Nanny Forrester
Margaret Brereton
Calf Draw Nets $822 For Ice Fund
A fat calf donated to the Orono Artificial Ice Fund Committee netted $822.00 for the ice fund. Harold and Bob Moffat of Orono donated the prize, the draw occurred Saturday at 5:00 PM with Dr. John Werry winning and returning $100.00 to the fund.
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Orono
Harold
Bob Moffat
John Werry
Bowmanville
Werry
P Newell Injured in Car Truck Crash Near Kendal
Newcastle resident P G Newell was seriously injured in a morning crash at the Sixth Line and Newtonville road intersection one mile south of Kendal. He sustained burns and other injuries and was taken to Toronto General Hospital. the gravel truck involved remains under investigation.
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P. G. Newell
Newcastle
Newtonville Road
Kendal
Newell
Toronto General Hospital
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Mr. Orville Challice
The
Yard
J. Murphy
Janey G. Grattan
Orono Fair
Pic
Tured Above
Susan West
Tu Ed U
Wwnospa
Iak Carman
Carman Phimbing
Mr. Samuel
Rick Rickard
Spring Grange
Ice Fund
P. Newell
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