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Qrono -VOLUME 33, NUMBER 21 llally For G. F. O.9 To Be Held In Orono Bruce Taylor, ebaiman of the Durhmam Oounty General Farm ,Organization Campaign Commit- tee bas announced that tliere will Ïbe a rally. in Orono Town Hall on Wednesday, June il at 8:30 pm. This meeting is being hled to ac- .quaint farmers witbi proposais for a fnew orgaiiization. On May 29 Doug 'Kemp, Don Welsb, Bowmanvîille and Russell ,Kennedy, Milibrook attended a meeting in Peterborougli and beard Malcolmn Davidson outline steps to be foillowed to bold the vote. Mr. Davidson stressed that the June 24 vote on a General,,Farm Organization off ers tlie best op- portunity to date for individual farmers to participate in isetting up a farm organization to serve their neecis. Tlie ballot offers fïarme rs an opportunity ýto vote o n frepresen;ùtation of marketing, 'iboards on tlie GFO Provincial Counc-'l and on tlie form of mem- bership and fînancing for the new organ!zation. At a press conference followlnig the meeting Mr. Davidson empba- sized that aft er the vote farmers will bave la second opportunity to influencetlie structure and 'fin- ancing of -the new organization. FalMers must eleet delegates to the founding convention and members of tlie Provncial Couni- cil, the -GoVningý body of tbe OGFO. "Fanmers will &urely vote for dfelegatos and members of tlie -Provincial Council wbo represent their opinions on tlie ballot ques- tion," Mr. Davidson said. "Two rumours are circulat ing in Ontario which are obviously untrue," Mr. Davidson said. Some people tare sayîng that the GFO will be governnient controlled. A very few people are saying that there wîll lbe no provision for per- iodic elections. 1'Peopfle who spread these ru- ,mours have eîther not read the Igislation or are dehiberately try- ing to confuse farmiers. "Farmers will eleet ail tbe memibers of tlie Provincial Coun- cil. No Minister of the Crown will sit on the Provincial Council as is tlie case under tlie Medical and Dentistry Acts and under the Law Cociety Act. "Tlie. Founding Convention and subsequent annual meetings of the GFO must ratify, modify or reject bylaws made by tihe Prov- incial Council. "Tbe legislation provides for the holding of annual and special conventions and for tlie election of delegates to tliese meetings-. Bül 140 specifies that the Provin- cial ýCouncil must make a full re- port to annual meetings, includ- ing ta certified financial state,- -ment. The legisiation even pro- vides for dissolution of the organ- ization at tlie request of produr'> ers.. "When we recognize tliat tliree delcgates will be elected for cev- ery 1,000 f ar!mers or a major part thereof, we can realize that the GFO will lie more representative of individual farmers tlian amy or- ganization iwe bave had ýto date. "Our county committeemen and canvassers have been tliorouglily briefed on tlie legisiation. As soon as ;the vote date is. officialiy set canvassers will take to the roads to explain to individuialf ai1ers tlie unique opportunity to influ- ence a GFO they aie being offen- ed by the ballot -and the subse- ,muent leetions to the founding9 Extond lime For ý'WtaIk' Recesipts, About $36,000 of the promised $48,000 earned in the May 4 "Miles for Millions" .w.alk was turned in by Saturday, Rev. Thonmas Gemmell, recruitment chairman for the Osliawa and dis- trict walk'is steering committee, has reported. Saturday was the proposed deadline for the receIpt of funds. However, the $12,000 stili remain- 'ing for the collection has prompt- ed the committee to extend. it. Mr. Gemmeil said ýwalkeis will 110W have to turn -the money in to the Royal Bank, of Canadfa at Bond and Simeoe Streets, Oshawa There is no time limnit on the collection now. Experienice hal s o~ that it isseea months 'before ail don- ations, have ben rceied.The problem usuallIy is thaôtwakr are slow to colect aithougtli this year a few. have complaineý-d that sponsors are bard to ýrecli, he said. Mvý. Gemmeil said it would be cirable to. arrange a differeont mrethiod of Collection rnext year. The present system is "pretty complicated," lie said. H1e sugge. sted an arrangement lie made with local sehools which would look after the col- lection. ýSome areas in Toronto are already using this metlod, lie said. Money from the'walk will go to 14 national agencies. Wv.eekly Tim es Baxter Mode Senior Judge Judge R.B. Baxter bas beeén created a senior judge for thc United Counties in eastern On- A release f rom tlie provincial governmcnt stated that Judge Baxter was one of tlie Il senior judges designated for provincial courts in Ontario. One of tlie first tasks assigned to the senior judgces will lie tlie consideration of matters related sittings land dockets of tlie various courts in their respective areas and adjoining arean. Chef Judge A. 0. Klein bas aid- vised. provincial judges blirougli- out tlie province'of the vrimons districts establislied and tlie nam- es 0f the senior judges. There are approximately 120 provincial -court judges in the province. Judge Baxter's area takes in Peterborougli, Victoria, Haliburt- on Hastings, Prince Edwe.-rd, Len- n ox, Addington and Frontenac. Spring Concert Pupils at the Orono Public Sehool presented an cvening of entertainment to an audience which packed tlie general pur- pose room. The program was held on Wednesday, May 28tli. Tlie numbers were vocal grou.ps witb ecd room atd least making on ap- perneon stag-e. To furtiher the- program nbotli the Junior and Senior -Glee Clubs sangý. During intermission the Orono Home and Scliool Club served coffee. BIKE RODEO Currently pupils at the Oron Sehool are involved in a bike rod- ed which às being held over .a period of time at the Orono Fair Grouds Winners are expected to lie announced shorl Mountain 0f Evidence Against Smoking States Dr. J. E. Toogood There is a :mountiain of evid- ence against smoking, reported Dr. John H. Toogood, guest speak- er at the Annual Dinner Meeting of the Nortliunbebland-flurham Tuberculosis ýand Health Associa- tion beld at tlie Education Cent- (Continued page 3) The Festivali Returning To Newcastle End 0f July What was bailed last summer as 'an exiting experiment in, youb 'h theatre' is about to hap- pen *gain this year, as the New- castle-based Great Pine Ridge Festival of the Arts once more opens its curtains Ito tbree spec- tacular plays. The Festival this year will pre- sent 'Doctor Fautus' by Christo- plier Marlows; 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' 'by Bertoît Brechit; and 'The Boys from Syracuse', a oomedy based on Sbakespear's 'Comedy of Errors' with music by Rodgers and Hart. The plays will bie presented in repertory, Tuesdays tliru' Satur- days, wi th Monday .nights reserv- ed for other events prese.nted in conjunction with the Festival. The premiere of the first play is scheduled for the ýevening of July 31, witb the last play being presented on August 23. J. R. McALLISTER The director of this year'ls pro- duction is J. R. MecAllister a man who has been active in the thea- tre since lie graduated £,rorn the University' of Toronto in the mid 1940's. Mr. McAllîster, who directed bhis first play in 1941, lias' been dietngand produeing a mini- mum of one play a year since that time. Directing, liowever, is not lhis oniy talent. He is ereditpid wvitli starting the tlieatre in tlie Ryerson Polytechnuical Institute in Toronto, where lie is Artisfie Director. His most recen~t production for tlie, Ryerson Theatre was Shakes- peare's 'A Midsummer Nigbt's Dream.' 1After graduating from tlie U. of T. leie ook a post-graduate cours" in tlieatrical arts at Columibia Un- iversity. At tlie conclusion of tbe Fest- ival in Newcastle, Mr. McAllister will be travelling to Europe on a Canada Council grant wliere, lie will study Theatre Teaching be- fore resumning bis post ait Ryer- son, HENRY TARVAINEN Henry Tarvainen, wlio has been active uin tlie tlieatre for the past six years will b e clctiting 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' wliile J. R. MeAllister directs tlie otlier two plavs. Mr. Tarvainen lias âcted with Leon Major of the Hart 11ouse Theatre forthe last thrce years. He also has a number of televis- ion and film vroles to bis eiedit. A graduate of tlie University of Toronto, lie bas br-d provious' experience in dredting live tbeat- re. Director Sigls Up, ,Roy Higgins, wbo directed last season's theatre in Cobourg, an- nounced last Saturday that lie bas iaccepted >an offer by the Bel- leville Tlieatre' Guild.,, Mr. Higgins said tlie contraiet with Belleville wili inelude five productions during the seaso'n, ,starting in September. The con- tract also provides for timeto do sfiows in profes-sional theatre in Toronto, lie said. Orono Swiming Classes Týo Openiune 30 The annual meeting of the Or- ono ýSwvimming Club was held ýon Monday evening wlien only nine were present. The 1968 officers aind directors wcre returned to office being:- Mrs. Jeanne Staples, president Mrs. Ruth Grady, treasuxer Mrs. Shiqey Williamis, secxtary [Mrs. Joanne Hutton, Mrs. Flor- ence Allen and Mrs. fleryIl Clark directors. The treasurer reported a bank balance of $449.17. It was recommended that tad- pole classes bic divided into snail- 1er groups and that more time be given to these groups. The teacbîng of Bronze, Bronze Bar and Award of Meît witli the Orono prograni wil depend on the nuiber *wislitng to take these lessons. Anyone wishing to do s50 are to contact Mrs. Ruth Grady by phione as soon tas possible. Registraition for swimtnung les- sons will be lield on June l7th with lessons starting on June' 30 and continuing through the mnonth Of July. Honey To Québec Northumbernland Durhaim M.P.' Russel C. Honey will lie in Que- bec next week respecting affairs of the Department of Regional Economie Expansion. He_ retur;ned earlier this week from Western Canada. Mr. ýHoney, who is Pari- lamentary Secretary to the Hon- ourable Jean Marchand, Minister of Regional Economie Expansion is also scheduled to be in the At.- lantic Provinces inspecting, de- ,partmental facilities in that area later in June for about 10 days. Be t Over $22,000 At Orono Races J. ROSS WANNAN Son of Mr. and Mrs. Williamn B. in Matbematîcs at the Convoca- Wannn, rcn, On., eceved tion Ceremonies on Fiidray, May Wannn, OonoOnt. reeived SObl, 1969 aiTr'~ent University, hîs Bachlcor of Science Degree- Peterborough. Attendance ait thc Orono race meet was down somewiat last Friday but the ýcrowd of over 600 did bet an amount of $22,240.00 on the nine, events. Thc sixtli race of the niglit reg- istere2d the fastest time for this year wlien Higli Triple crossed thI une in 2.07.3. Janey Atom placed second and Gerald Robin- son with his lown horse, Simcoe Boy placed third. These were fol- loweo by Joe Jolinson, Unique Rtichanid and Gene Putney. Fisst lace resuits were: Miss Buckeye Lady, Harriman's Ace, Rolibies Gai diriven by Jaick Wil- liapi, Judy Ann ýGrattan, Bonnie Van diven by G. Robinson, RickY Superior Hla and Hesaboneyr Pick Second Race : Capetown Shelly, Ozark Jeffrey (owned by M. and W. Robinson', Newtonville and driven by G. Robinson, Canal View Jet driven by K. West, Third Bacc: Mindy M.,- Mighty Chance and Quinte Lad. Fourth Race: Happy's Mac own- cd and -driven by B. Staples of Orono, Chester Harm Ace and Lightning Dares. Fiftli Race: Kim Marie Hal, Er- in Spencer and Jerry Hat driven by ýG. Robinson. Seventli Bacc: Homcstead Pat, Prima May and Ed's Son. This race ýpaid e46.70, $1430, $5.30. Eigbtb Race: Kawartha Kathy, Clancy Herbert and Waitzing Matilda. ~in the ninfth race W. Reid, Or- ono with Van'q Pride C was the winner followed by- Starmain. ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, TIIURSDAY, JUNE ý5th, 1969 Graduates At'Trent