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Orono members active at district Horticultural The 1981 Ontario Horticultural Horticultural Association Convention Convention was held June 17, 18 and 19 at the Sheraton-Brock Hotel, Niagara Falls, On-, tario. This being a com-. memorative occasion as the O.H.A. is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year: 1906 -1981. A beautiful hand-crafted plaque, made by Don Evans, Orono and commemorating the O.H.A.'s 75th anniversary anniversary was placed on the speakers platform throughout the convention. District 17 (of' which Orono Society is part) entered the district activity display - "Down Memory Lane" and received third prize for their fine efforts. This display was assembled by David and Lynn Harrison, Orono. We are very proud of the Orono Junior Gardeners for the fine artistic exhibits entered in the competition • 'Pin It". For the 6 to 9 years of age competition, Jackie Çowen won 4th prize. Douglas Bradley won first prize in the 9 to 12 years of , age group. Those attending the Convention Convention from the Orono Hor- ticuttiral Society were Mr. & Mrs. Don Evans, Mr. & Mrs, David Harrison, Mrs. Merle Gilbart, Mrs. Adele McGill, Mrs. Helen Robinson and Mrs. Lorna Atkins. The 1981-82 president for the O.H.A. is Mrs. Pauline Richards from London, Ontario. Ontario. Sign By-Law (continued from page 1) past couple of weeks and said they could not continue on without a firm decision as to their actions. During the course of the dicussion Smith said council would have to be careful that all owners were treated the same and noted that new signs erected since May of 1976 were installed in conformity conformity with the by-law. He also said that some owners had made the point that the bylaw bylaw treated everyone the same and as such were in support of the by-law. Mayor Rickard asked if company signs such as MacDonald's MacDonald's would conform ' with the present Town bylaw. bylaw. Smith said in most cases he would think so and had in the past. He did say however, in some cases it had required a minor amendment to the by-law. It was also pointed out to Counc. woodyard that a majority majority of the large field signs along Highway 115 would riot conform to the by-law. Smith said both he and staff supported a sign by-law to bring a degree of safety and esthetics to the community. community. He said in the" most the present by-law was a good by-law. He also noted, that council was considering an Occupancy and Maintenance by-law to be enacted for the same purposes as the sign bylaw.. bylaw.. He said council had a number of options including the repeal of the by-law, amending the by-law, and addition addition to the time limit or could enforce as staff was doing doing prior to the resolution of council to withdraw enforcement enforcement of the by-law. He pointed out tha£ council mid have to careful that ,ey treated everyone the same and stated that new additions additions to signs in the Town since May of 1976 have conformed conformed to the by-law or to nendments to the by-law. -He stated that these people in many cases had approved of the by-law pointing out that everyone was being treated the same. Cqunc. Hamre said that some new signs were now appearing appearing throughtout the Town and also cautioned on what action may be taken by the Town. Approve zoning change Elmhurst Hotel The planning committee of the Town of Newcastle on Monday gave their approval to a rezoning application sub- 1 mitted by the Roman Catholic Episcopla Corp. for the former Elmhurst Hotel in Newcastle Village. This recommendation now goes to council for the passing of a . by-law and the inclusion of a site plan. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday June 24, 1981-3 Mr. Vanhaverbeke informed informed • the committee that the ileal for the purchase of the property has now been completed. completed. He did voice some . minor concerns as to conditions conditions that may be placed in the site plan and stated that it was not the Corp. intent to make any physical changes to the property of buildings, at this time. In a report to committee Don Smith pointed out that , the site plan should be a simple simple matter. The by-law to be placed before council upon the completion completion of the site plan would allow the use of the property for a church, a church hall, a rectory, an elemnetary school and as well a private or public park. Memorial Hospital (continued from page 1) company to this date paying out $175,000! Negotiations are continuing, with the insurance insurance company. As to the statistical review medical patients occupied a average of 33 beds a day throughout the year with surgical patients occupying 7 compared with a former 11 beds. Chronic patients during the past year occupied an average of 14 beds compared to 12 in 1979-80 and 1978-79. New borns occupied an average 3 beds during the year which is consistant with that of previous year. The average length of stay for new borns was 6.39 days. The average number of out-batients per day held at 120, which compared with former 124 and 122. There was an .increase in the number of ambulance calls per day which increased to 6.3 compared compared with 5.9 and 5.7. The report shows 19 active# medical staff members with three associate medical staff. The statement of revenue and expenses shows total operating expenses of $5,179,212 and a surplus ; from operations during the period ending March 31, 1981 in the amount of $56,751. Average number of employees-, during the yêar dropped to 181 comparing with 184 and 187. Summer program at Clarke Library Summer craft program at Clarke Public Library for Children - Please register your child. Commencing. Tues. July 7,1981 from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. Puppet Show Friday, July 10 at 2:30 p,.m. in the Orono Town Hall - FREE ADMISSION. ADMISSION. Mayor Rickard suggested that they cbuld consider an extei}sion f of the time limit but was not prepared to make such a motion" at this time. Up & Down the Book Stacks ADULT Conversations with Katherin Anne Porter by Enrique Lopez The Eagle's Gift by Carlos Castaneda (an anthropologist looks at drugs and the religious ex periences of the Yaqui In dians) The Little Immigrants by Kenneth Bagnell (the story of Dr. Barnado's children in Canada) The Roosvelts a Family in Turmoil by LiUian Parks At Highest Risk by Christopher Norwood (environment hazards to young and unborn children) The Way of the Shaman by Michael Hamer (a guide to power and healing) Palm Sunday by Kurt Vonnegut Cathedral by Nelson De Mille (a thriller with the I.R.A. taking St. Patrick's cathedral hostage) Mind Over Murder by William Kienzle (Father Koesller unravels another mystery) Time and the Riddle by Howard Fast (31 Zen stories) Texas Dawn by Phillip Finch (the birth and growth of a ranch and the lives and loves of the people on it) The Hunger byWhitley Strieber (a bizaare novel of desire, the desire to stay forever young) Century by Fred Stewart (a failed kidnapping they fall in love and the generation that follow them) Deaf to the City by Marie Claire-Blais (winner of the Governor General's award 1980.) JUNIOR The Pharohs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne The World of Animals ' by David Lambert Thomas Carbide Willson by Carole Precious (famous Canadian Inventor) Inventor) EASY READING & PICTURE BOOKS Faraway Friends. by Gyo Fujikawa Ready, Steady, Go! by Shigeo Watanabe Move over, Twerp by Martha Alexander Abracatabby by Catherine Hiller ^kïï The Northumberland and Newcastle * Board of Education Applications are invited for the position of: Senior Word Processor Operator The Board requires a Senior word Processor Operator for Its new Word Processing Centre at the Board Office in Cobourg. The Senior Word Processor Operator will supervise the two junior word processing personnel .and will be solely responsible for processing and typing confidential material. Supervisory experience would be am asset but is not essential. The successful applicant will have above average typing skills and word processing experience, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position will be of interest to someone someone gaming in the $13,000 range. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. experience. Excellent benefit programme. Interested applicants are asked to forward a resume by July 3, 1981 stating qualifications and experience to: Mr. B.G.R. Davidson Personnel and Employee Relations Manager The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education P.O. Box 470, 834 D'Arcy Street North Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4L2