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2 - Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday, September 11, 1996 Produced Weekly By Sonbon Publishing Publica(ions Mail Regstration No. 0368 Publishixig 47 Issues Anriually at the Office of Publcation 5310 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, drono, Ontario LOB 1 MO Telephone 905-983-5301 Fax 905-983-5301 L Troy Young OVoNVo's GRAND EVENT Once again the Orono Fair has corne and gone. What do you say about the fair? Those of us who have gone for years know ail about it. There is not(hing like the sounds, the sm-ells anid sights of a fair, whether it is in the exhibit hall, the llvestock areas, or in the Midway.1 1In mny own mind, this year's fair, while quite enjoyable, was not as fun as last year. The weather played a big part in keeping away the crowds, and perhaps I did not look at it wlth the same wide-eyed enthusiasm that I did last year (It wasmy first f'air as owner of the Times last year). It was stili a lot of fun and stili is deservlng as being known as the best fair around. I would like to draw attention to some people who often get forgotten during the fair: the volunteers. These people work long and hard preparing over the course of a year to put on the best dam fair that they can. They give of their Urne and a llttle bit of themselves to give us this tradition. I won't mention any names, because I don't know everyone lnvolved. Right fromn the fair manager and the board president, to those on various commi-ittees, down to the people that take the tirne to dlean up the fairgrounds every night so that your next day there will be enjoyable, it is these people who make it happen. It takes a lot of people to make sornething like this work, and we should realize just how much work goes into this four days in September. T he fair has always had a special place in the hearts of the people of Orono, and alter 144 years, it has becorne a tradition. That's what the fair is really; a celebration of traditions and of community. We shouldi feel pretty lucky to be graced with something lîke the Durhamn Central (Orono) Fair. Fair contintued froin page 1 Tamblyn, Don Staples, Francis Jose, George Carson, John Riekard, and Howard Bradley. The fair was also lucky enough to have John Cockburn of the Milton Agriculture Museum as a guest speaker. Apart frorn honouring the Durhamn Central Fair with his kind words, he was also here to honour the late Garnett Rickard. Garnett Rickard was narned a member of the Agricultural, Hall of Farne on June l6th of this year. Durlnig his tîme, Garnett' won miany awards for his oats and bis seeds, having shown his seeds at the 1946 Chicago International Fair. and was of course very active in the Durham Agricultural cOm- rnunity. He and bis sons pîo- neered miany thlngs in agri- culture down on their Ceresmore Farm in the east end of Bowmianville. Garniett servedi in rnany local political posts, including Mayor of the( Town of Newvcastle for il years, and was awarded the Order of Canada for his work in agriculture. It is bard to fin-d sorneone who was more deservying of Garnett Rickard to receive such recognition. The opening cerernoies over, the last officiai cererno- ny was the choosîng of the Fair Ambassador. Nancy Metcalf, sponsored by the Apple Blossom Shop, was declared the winner and 1996 Durham Central Fair Ambassador. With th(, offi- cial parts of the fair out of the way, Orono's busiest fouir dlays of the year was uinder wayý. See, eveýiybody at the fair in 1997. Letter to Editor Re: 0I] r cdii orial in Idat weck's edîtion of the Orono tinmes under the heading. Raising rnoncy for the province". It seerns that forever news- paper people can't resist tak- ing shots at the so called "politicians perks." In your article you made reference to the MPPs'losing their free hair-cuts at Queens Park recently. Let mie tell you that the barber shop at Queen's Park is open-for use by anyone, and alrnost ahl the folks, from the MPPs t0 the groundscrew get their hair cut there. The samne applies to the restau- rant, that is also open to all, and everyone pays the same for the meals there. As for free haircuts, the mnimurn cost is $10, and I used to kid Frank the barber that a seniiors rate for hair- cuts in Oshawa was only $8. There isn't any reduction at Queen's Park for seniors even. Sincerely Gord Milis VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR FALL PRO GRAMS The Clarington YWCA is offening training and experi- ence to enthusiastic and cre- ative individuals willing to assist in our preschool and youth prograrns. Aduits wishing to provide input on recreational programs in the Clanington area can take part in the YWCA Advisory Comrnîttee - once a rnonth for 2 hours. To take part in these activities caîl 623-9922. YWC AANNUAL FUN FAIR The YWCA is holding their Annual Fun Fair in conjunc- tion with Archibald Orchards - 6275 Liberty Street North on Saturday September 14 frorn 10:00 arn to 4 pm. Corne and enjoy wagon rides, cider demonstrations and tasty refreshments at the Orchard. Try your skill at some of the games, enjoy the children's play area, make - and - take a craft and just have fun! Pony pictures and rides offered. Proceeds going t0 the YWCA to provide quality pro- grarns and supportive bous- ing frorn wornen and children in the Oshawa/Claringtn area. 60 years of being Orono's Community Newspaper Orono Weekly Times Recycle Kendal United Church Kenidal, Onitarlo Sunday, September 15, 1996 1 1:15 ar. 'A braham & Sarah 2: Always another chance" Regular Sunday School resumes 111:15 a.m. Kendal United Churc h a good place to he - a healrhv.ý place for children" Minister: Rev. David Black 786-2950 St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Minister: Rev. Ann Tottenhamn Rectory 987-5678 * Church 983-5594 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTH GROUP 9:30 ar. 1 ST & 3RiD SUNDAY 0F MONTH HOLY COMMUNION ORONO dc PASTORAL Marlene RkWehraugh,, Secr etary 983-5702 Churcb Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES 1 Sunday, September 15th Kirby United Church 9:30 arn Orono United Church 11:00 arn followed by a 1.B.Q. Congregation please bring dessert. Welcome back to Sunday Schools. A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. 1996 FAL FAWHION WINIER 1996? NEW HOURS effective JuIy 22J96 until turther notice Monday 9 -6 Tuesday 9 -6 Wednesday 9 - 12:30 Thursday 9 -6 Friday 9 - 6 Saturday 9- 3 983-5009 ORONO, ONTARIO