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4--Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 23rd, 1975 DURHAM CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL BANQUET (Continued from pagel) from Orono, Carlos Tamblyn, Ian Moffat, David Chatterton and Clifford Bruton. They played three numbers which were much appreciated by the audience. Another enjoyable feature of the evening was the presentation, by Mr. Russell Osborne, of the Award of Merit Certificate, to Mr. John Rickard. John has been active in the Agricultural Society, serving as President in 1955- 1956, an exhibitor of Shorthorn cattle for many years, held offices in many various societies societies pertaining to Agriculture and Beef Cattle, as well as being officially involved in all phases of Community life in Newcastle. In his reply, John said that he remembered when they used to drive their cattle to Orono Fair, in the morning, exhibit them and drive them home again that evening. His wife, Charlotte, who was secretary of the fair for a number oi years, was presented presented with a bouquet of red and white carnations, as a token of appreciation. James Rickard, President for 1975, spoke briefly, outlining outlining some of the highlights for this year such as, the Indoor Black and White Show, being held on Thursday evening, Beef, Gurensey, Jersey, Sheep, Sheep, Poultry and Rabbit shows, Light and Heavy horse shows, Fat Calf show and Auction, harness racing and Saturday evening the George Hamilton IV show and dance. There is also the possibility of a static air display, tug-of-war competition competition and lamb show and sale. There are other events being planned under the directorship of James Rickard, Rickard, President, E. R. Lovekin, Past President, Gordon Barrie, Barrie, 1st Vice-President, Harold Harold Ransberry, 2nd Vice President, Manager George Carson, secretary Kathleen Chapman and two new directors directors Les. Reid and Wm. Slater who have taken the place of those who have moved up to the executive. If the interest and enthusiasm enthusiasm shown at the banquet is any indication 1975 should be a good year for Durham Central Fair. . .UKONO ARENA MEETING- (Continued from page 1) Coun. Allin said that ii was possible. it was pointed out to the Town representatives that the proposal for Orono was a basic arena with no frills. The present arena in Orono was termed by Mr. Fanning as very small and termed it a chicken coop. • On two occasions it was stated that, Orono group wanted to build their own arena and wanted to know what help the could expect from the Town of Newcastle. It was also intimated that they also wanted to run it themselves. Mayor Rickard pointed out that they were talking of a smaller arena than that in Darlington and he also said that grants were not available until all money was raised. He also said that grants were not that large and asked where the initial money would come from if the group was to build the arena themselves. He pointed out that the carrying charges for even $300,000 would be considerable in themselves. The Mayor was asked how the municipality could do something similar to that of the Newcastle Swimming pool where the Town was giving their support and then taking it over when completed. Counc. Allin suggested that the members from Council at this meeting could not provide an answer and suggested that the group submit a brief to the Town of Newcastle Council. It was also said at the meeting that the present Orono Arena could be condemned condemned or taken out of use at any time and how would the municipality then accommodate accommodate the hockey teams and figure skaters from the Orono area. It was said that it would require from 46 to 50 hours of ice time. Mr. Fanning said if it came to that they would do their best at both the Bow- manville and Darlington Centres Centres to accommodate the needs of the Orono area for their ice time. Mr. Fanning said he could see the concerns expressed and said that he was in favour of a plain ordinary arena but said it is up to you to do your homework and approach council. council. He also defended council and the Mayor stating that they had done a lot for the area over the last fifteen months. Mayor Rickard said that council was prepared to help those that were willing to help themselves. "The building would have to be paid for" and he further stated that the municipality only handled the people's money. At the close of the meeting it was suggested that one representative representative from each concerned concerned organization form a committee committee to further pursue the proposal of the community centre complex for Orono. 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