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Orono Weekly Times, 6 Jul 1977, p. 5

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The Junior Farmers with a3 added music and plenty of mammoth float took first action as they square danced Few attend hydlro meeting The Town of Newcastle last Wednesday held a public meeting at which time they were to explain their agree- ment with Ontario Hydro, relating to the new proposed r WllamC. Hall, B. Comma L Phone iNewcastle 987-4240 ALL DAY WEDNESDAY and SATUIRDAY IMummmmmMU mmmmmm M à BERR * IER m Iu rPc oi w Fol lw Sins on mil Iot iryGI15 Opn95Iedy nd99Fi asn Dariington Nuclear Generat- ing Station. The meeting was poorly attended by the gener- ai public who apparentiy were littie interested in the plan of development or the agreement signed between the Town and Hlydro. Lt was nointed ou' at the meeting .hat tax revenue- -om the generating plant w;iould, if now constructed, provide the Town with a sum of $350,000 which compared with $160,000 now being paid by St. Mary's Cement in Dariington. By 1986 it is expected that the plant wil pay some $650,000 in taxes. The Town of Newcastle has changed its stland towards, Hydro oveýr the past six months with the new couincil. Prior to 1977 negotiations between the two parties were but ail caiied off. Within a few months of the new council an agreement had been signed between the two parties aliowing hydro to proceed, with their plans for the new development. Those in a endance were assured that ahl precautions were being taken that were known of today. They stated there was no fear of terrorists gaining controt, of usabie material for their gain. Hydrû also pointed out that use of heated water from the cooling -system of the plant wouid be made available for use if such is sought b.y an individual developer or the Town or even in fact Hydro. No one has as yet sought thiis service fromn the proposed developmnent, The revival iast week of a parade in Orono was a great success both in the number of floats entered and the quality of the floats. t was quite evident that conisiderabie work had been done bs' some in their preparation for the event which wouid become an annual feature. Much of the parade had a Canada Week themne in one manner or another. It was color, with pageantry and joviality. The parade assembled at the Orono park and travelled along Main and Miii Street to event!ually arrive at the Orono Fair Grounds where opening ceremonies were conducted with M.P. Allan Lawrence speaking a few words on Canada Week along with the raising of flags for the event. The Shrine Club of Peter- borough headed the parade followed by Allan Lawrence ina horse pulled. buggy driven by Miss Patsy Reid. One of the Orono fire trucks carried members of council, Mayor Rickard, Coun. Grey and Woodyard. The float of the Junior Farmers complete with mus- ic, caller and square dancers took the top prize for the best float. The float of the Bow- -manville JCs placed 'second ail decked with pageantry and a strong theme of Canada Week. The Kirby Senate, attired in top hats and tails placed third being accotnpan- ied by a bevy of young girls ail decked out for the occas- ion. A tie exisited in the fourth place position -with a float by the Heather Rebekah Lodge haring ti position with a joint float by the Orono Horticultural, Association and the Orono Museum. There *were many more of note which added to the suceess of the parade. Foilowing the parade and opening ceremonies the an- nual carnivai swung into action at the fair grounds with the usual games of chance and smnali rides for the kiddies.' Mr. Clint Ferguson of- Bowmanville was the winner of the Polaroid SX70 camera with Mr. Gary Cooper of Orono the winner of the second camnera and Shelley Hurren third place winner of the giant panda. Ail prizes were donated by Stutt's Pharmacy. In speaking with Mr. Russ Major he stated that the draw had netted the arena fund an The Port Hope Fiyers scored two runs in the top of the tenth inning to defeat the Kendai Royals 6-4 on Sunday at Kendal. For the first eight inninigs, the game was a pitchîng duel between two righthanders, Kendal's Bill Bickeii and Port Hope's Pete Mý,eaýdows. in the ninth, with, the score 4-2 for' Kendal, Mark Carman relieved Bickeli. He imnmediateiy got into a jamn on a single by Dave Montieth, and two fielding errors by Tim Jenkins (shortstop). When Carmnan allow- ed a single to Terr-y Watts to tie the gamie, lefthander Gary Cox came on and struck out Chris Bullen. Despite losing, KendàI did receive Counc'. Hoiliday reportea that he had along with the f ire chief investigated a number of sites for the Courtice Fire Hall and was at a point where further direction was needed from council. A motion was passed ap- pointing Coune. Holliday and Taylor to make final arrange- ments towards the pu 'chasç 0f a site in Courtice. Auction Service Parm Sales -Estae Sales Furniture Modem and Antique Norm Faulkner, Stoufylle. 640-5691 Earl Gauslin, Stoufvillil 640-3079 strong pitching from Bickell, who struck out four and walked one. The star of the game was certainiy Meadows, who pitched ten complete innings, striking out five and waiking four. Fan support was much better at tiùs gaine and your support would be appreciated Juiy 14against Oshawa at Jackson Park, Kendal. Kendal thoughit they won. it in the 'bottom of 'the ninth. Cox lead off with a single and m-toved to third on a throwing error. When clatcher Murray Devine let a piUh get away, Cox raced for thp niate. But pitcher Meadows backed up at home and just nailed Cox RoyalIs lose to Port Hope

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