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George Carson falI fair manager for enty three yeai After twenty-three years as fair management. torm of new buildings and fair manager of the Orono In speaking with MrC the new arena used during the Fair held annually in the son he states there bas been l air as the major exhibit area. Village and sponsored by the many changes over the Vhç board of directors on Durham Central Agricultural twenty-three year period Mondaiithorized adverti- Society George Carson lias from a one day fair to now a seing for a n-w 4'air manager resigned along with utility four day event. which position it is'froped will man, Les Reid. The resigna- At the time of being presi- be filled by the end of.the tions of both men were ac- dent George recals the fair year. cepted by the executive of the started on Friday evening The Durham Agricultural board with approval comning with drama competitions in Society wiIl hold their annual from the board on Monday the Orono Town Hall and a meeting in the-Orono Arena evening at the regular mon- Saturday fair. it was during Community Centre on Satur- thly meeting. this period that tobacco com- day, January l9th commenc- Mr. Carson was president petitions were part of he fair ing at 1:30 p.m. of the fair for a two year as well as choosing a tobacco Consideration was given period, 1960-61 following queen. on Monday to the construC- which ne became fair He also speaks of an tion of addition to the latest manager, a position which he amateur contest which was cattle barn in the form of a holds until the first of then a main stay of entertain- lean-to which would house January 1985. mentnin which local citizens the 4-H Club exhibits. Mr. George and Les worked as competed. Don Welsh, president bas a team at the fair grounds in The fair moved to a threc been authorized to obtain preparation for a good day event and now operates prices for such an addition number of annual fairs with three andhaif days ith with a final decision to be George also carrying out the many new features being add- made at the annual meeting duties of bookings and nany ed over the years along with on January l9th. other jobs associated with new acconmi haodation in tre Mayor's New Years levy defeated by council committee 'Io' budget in line The report pointed out that supplementary taxes levied in 9Olý-, l with expectations The Treasurer, Kathryn were in lne with expectat Campbell, of the Town of at tis tie of year. Newcastie presented council treasurer commented on members on Monday with a dividual department bud budget review to October 31, stating that ail departm 1984 in which it was stated had been igileit withreî that revenues and expen- to theirv budget p ditures, on the mostpart, tiongrs. 1)814 showecdainiiricrease) of 28 percent over that of 1983 ions The gets ents gard. losi- Kinsmen Toy Sale this week-end, John Breen Parish Hall The Pine Ridge Kinsmen Club are holding their annual Toy Sale in the John Breen Parish Hall, St. Saviour's church this Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon. There will be a wide selection of toys and games at wholesale prices. New Years' Eve dance tickets also available Saturday monring, first come, first served. Puppet Show at Orono Town Hall, Saturday Timn Gosley presents "The Ugly Duckling at ihe Orono Town Hall this Saturday, November 24th starting at 2:00 p.m.. Tickets available at the Clarke Public Library in Orono. Adverse impact on area mili rate in Orono A report by the Town treasurer to council members on Monday states that a $10,400 over expenditure by Newcastle Hydro Commission in the street iightimg account-for Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville will have an adverse impact on the area rate for 1985 when the deficit will have to be picked up. The report states the hydro manager indicates there are no par- ticular areas which have c d the overrun. Annual meeting of Newcas Village Historical Society The annual meeting of the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society as held in the Newcastle Com- munity Hall on Monday, November Ilth. The new executive wa elected for the 1984-85 years and the officers are: Immediate ast President, Ron Locke; Presi- dent, Lynn Lovekin; Vice-president, Francis Jose; Secretary, Lynda Wilisher; Treasurer, Giace Rudell; Directors, Pat Mac- donnell, Dorothy Brown, Ph Haman, Rev. Allan Haldeby, Jack Gordon and Evelyn D s. Rev. A. Haldenby show ed a film on Bicentennial Farms which was enjoyed by all. due largely to an increase in commercial assessment. Licences and permits reflect $78,000 revenue in ex- cess of the budget with building permits accounting for^$66,000 of that amount. Penalties and interest in taxes are $3,000 in excess of the budgeted amount. The treasurer points out that the finance department's salary accounts will be under the budget as well as unclassified administration account as well as the con- tingencies account which in itself is $102,000 unexpend- ed. In commenting on the Ad- ministrative Building Maintenance account the report states that only the Orono Fown Hall is over ex- pended in a minor amount. It is pointed out this year is a transition year with hall boards being responsible for maintenance for the greater part of the year. The fire department is well within its limits especially ex- penditures for salaries.'The treasurer stated if the depart- ment remains significantly under budget council may wish to transfer some addi- tional funds to the depart- ment 's equipment reserve. The expenditure area for transportation services is the largest in the Town and as of October 3lst was 21 percent unexpended. In some areas there has been considerable transfer of funds between ac- tivities and it is noted that some $151,900 of the dust control budget was used in an amount of $129,300 for per- manent surface treatment of roads. In the department $87,000 Day went down to defeat when Counc. Woodyard, chairing the meeting, voted in opposing with Councs. Cowman and Hobbs to create a tie and ultimately the defeat of the proposai. Prior to this vote the com- mittee also defeated a tabling motion by Couns. Cowman and Hobbs who were asking the proposal be held up until the Mayor could report back as to arrangements to be made for the proposed event. Counc. Cowman said there is still unexpended for winter control which amount is ex- pected to cover this area for the remainder of the year. Garbage collection and disposai costs are within budget as are cemeteries and recreation and cultural ser- was considerable work to be done to arrange for'The event and that many of staff would be on holidays. In answer Mayor Rickard said he was sure all details could be work- ed out as they had last New Years' Day. Counc. Hobbs said he would not support the pro- posal and Counc. Woodyard said he would not be present. Those voting in favour of the event were Councs. Hamre, Taylor and Mayor Rickard. vices. It was pointed out that the hockey program will show a considerable deficit this year but this is due to the fact that hockey in Bowman- ville has been taken over by (Continued page 9) A lot of interest at Showcase The Orono Showcase Co-operative was but another feature of interest in the Village over the week-end and here, as at the Orono Town Hall, it is reported there was considerable in- terest and sales were quite brisk. Maureen Remington, president of the Co-operative and Marg Linton view some of the fine pottery on show and sale that is hui a smaîll part of the entie line of crafts, arts and antiques on display every week-end at the old Armouries location. ,