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G real Pine Ridge K mette executive installed Suoîiy skies and. lot see and do at Fair to Sunny skies greeted Orono Fair visitors over the past week-end which was not a feature of the 1987 event . It was traditional Orono Fair weather arid some 9400 paid admissions admissions to attend which was up some 600 over 1987. As far as gate receipts were concerned concerned the total reached a new high of $36,437 which compared with $27,600 in 1987. Adult admission, however, this year was increased by thirty-three percent accounting for some of the increase at the gates. In speaking with Ray Staples president of the Durham Central Agricultural Society,' he states he was well pleased with the 1988 edition edition of the fair in total as well as'the increase in gate receipts. The largest gate of the fair was on Saturday with 4340 paid admissions followed by 2608 on Sunday and 1826 ora Thursday and 674 on Thursday evening. This does not take into account' other attending the fair as exhibitors and those as workers. • As to the agricultural aspect of the fair the dairy and beef breeds of cattle were above average in numbers and the Durham Holstein Club recognized their fiftieth anniversary anniversary with the thirty-fourth Holstein show at the Orono Fair. Poultry and rabbits were strong in numbers as has been usual. Ray Staples spoke of the success of the Hunter and Jumper classes which were delighted with the (Continued page 3) Last Tuesday the Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen and Kinettes met at the Senior Citizens complex for the installation of officers for the year. Above is the executive for the Kinettes being Janet Omegema, secretary; Sam Clark, registrar; Ann Arsonault, president and Bev ©rotto Stacherolk, treasurer. Deputy Governor Bill Bentlie of the Oshawa Motor City Club and Lynda Pollard, Co-ordinator Durham Zone conducted the induction induction of officers. It was pointed out at the meeting • that Kinettes now operate in parallel and as equal partners with the Kinsmen and members of the club do not have to be spouses of the Kinsmen. It was further stated that the Kinsmen International has taken the lead in service clubs giving women equal rights with men. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 14, 1988 Ministry gives preliminary approval for iNewlonville water The Ministry of the Environment has informed the Town of Newcastle Newcastle that preliminary approval has been given under their Direct Grant ' Program for the proposed Newton- ville water system. Under the term of the program the Ministry, would be responsible for 60 percent of the eligible costs of the construction of the project. % , • The letter does point out the need for necessary approvals and that final commitment can only be made following a final application which must be received by October 1st for work to be undertaken in the following year. Grant procedure details and appropriate appropriate grant advance request forms are to . be provided to Newcastle in the near future. The letter also states that. the financial offer will lapse if the project project does not commence within five years. Counc. Cowman asked about the noted increase cost estimates of the project and just how this would af- Happenings , . . A TRIBUTE TO THE 1940s It will be dancing to the sounds of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller on Saturday evening, October 1st in the Orono Town Hall with the promotion of "A Tribute to the 1940s". Music for the occasion occasion will be provided by Herb Knox's Big Band Of Oshawa-and a'buf- fet lunch will be served. The event is being promoted by the Orono Downtown Business Association in aid of the Woods Walk Park along the Orono Creek Valley. , Tickets will be available in downtown store this week-end at a cost of $25.00 per couple. Support the dance for an evening of big band music and dancing. ' ROSS STEVENSON ELECTED PC FEDERAL CANDIDATE On Monday night Ross Stevenson, of Uxbridge and a former M.P.P. in the Ontario Legislature, was elected as the standard bearer for the Progressive Conservatives in the upcoming federal election. The PC nomination meeting was held in the General Siko'rski Hall; Oshawa, with over 1000 in attendance. Larry McLean, an Oshawa alderman, was the other candidate in the bid for the nomination. EXPLORING THE FOREST AT THE GANARASKA This Sunday, September 18th at 1:30 p.m. a walk has been arranged arranged starting at the Ganaraska Forest Centre, east and north of Kendal. The walk has been named Exploring the Forest and all are welcome to attend. Qualified leaders will be on hand for the walk. On Sunday, October 2nd a second event has been planned to begin again at 1:30 p.m. when another forest walk has been arranged and as well orienteering will be outlined and those wishing may take part in such an event. Enjoy I he outdoors by being present. feet the share to be paid by local, citizens in Newtonviile. Counc. Hamre informed council that the Ministry of the Environment Environment is meeting with the consulting firm over the estimated increases.' She further stated that it was premature to say now that local citizens would be paying more than previously estimated. "There are alternate sources of funding available", stated Counc. Hamre. , It has been estimated that the project would cost some $90,000 over the original estimate of $2.7 million. The final estimate has yet to be confirmed by the Region. Counc. Hamre .stated if the price is above the original estimate that it would then be necessary to again canvas the residents of Newtonviile seeking their approval of the project. project. Counc. Hamre and Stapleton had canvassed all residents as to their share of the original cost and did obtain a majority in favour of the project. Ask for rèport on use of recycled paper On motion of Count's. Hamre and Hubbard town staff is t'o provide provide the General Purpose committee committee with a report on, the use of recycled paper for the Town's papér supply. Counc. Hamre said the mtdrma- lion is available through the Region as the Region had just completed such a report and now are to" make use of recyled paper 1 under certain circumstances. M c Knight enters race for Mayor's chair On Wednesday of last week Hal McKnight, announced his candidacy candidacy for Mayor of the Town of Newcastle at a get-together of workers at the Baseline Community Centre. McKnight is the 1 third member of the present couqcil an- noucing a run for the Mayor's position. position. Councs. Marie Hubbard and Ann Cowman announced their intentions intentions sprhe weeks ago to run for the top Town of Newcastle position. position. McKnight who has been member of council for three years and as well served three years with the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education said one of the major platforms for the election was the implementation of an industrial industrial strategy. He said as Mayor he would, with the new council, set forth a strategy„to strengthen existing existing industry, and bring new industry industry and commercial enterprise to the Town. He said the commercial and industrial tax base must be strengthened to lessen the burden on residential taxpayers in the growing town and to .provide jobs. McKnight said we cannot afford to grow a bedroom community. McKnight said the second cornerstone cornerstone of his campaign would be long-range financial planning for capita! projects and for the demand of services. He said proper financial planning would have avoided the Metro Toronto and Region of Durham garbage crisis. In speaking of local (Continued page 3) They start off young Young Jim Wyler of Aris, Ontario, Ontario, "although not .in competition at .the Orono Fair .Old Time Fiddlers' Fiddlers' contest was right in the swing of things when it came to the mass fiddle nfimber at the close of the show on Fridav night. There were eighteen fiddlers, in competition end a considerable number of step dancers strutted their stuff during the mass event. James Lowery of Orono placed third in 'the Senior division from amongst five competitors.