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WIII spend $40,,000 in tourist promotion Tburism growth in 1975 will depend on extra prornotional cfforts being made at increa- ~sed costs. This was the theme discus- sed by the full board of Directors of Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council at their Dec- ember meeting in Port H-ope. Extra promotional activit- ies doubling the production ol area tourist literature wif; include the production of regional tourist maps for Northumberland Countv. the A'47 Orvi lle Chattferton ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 983-5546 or 983-5940 ORONO, ONTARIO Region of Durham and Herit- age Highway (Hwy. 2) "Increasingly, visitors want things to see and do in an area," emphasized presid- ent George Coling. "Promotional rateriaI must answer the "1what where, when' questions o potential visitors if it is tc succeed in drawing people to our area and in keeping themn here for longer periods." In line with thîs approach Port Hope was comnplimented on its fourth annual 'Olde Tyme Christmas' which drew visitors from Rochester and Buffalo as well as from Metro Toronto. FERRY PLANNED The proposed Rochester- Cobourg ferry plans wcre encouraged and, white it was felt that a car ferry would probably be most beneficial to the area in the long terni it is important to get something started - hopefully during 197,5. Following Ontario Industry and Tourism Mlinister Claude Bennett's visit to the region in Augus.t, the Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council has developed ideas to createmajor govern- ment financed tourist attract- ions ini the area. The govern- ment has promnised feasibility studies of such ideas. The Great Pine Ridge TENNANT FUELS' Vour Fina Sales Agent, Orono, Ontario Serviag ail of the Town of Newcastle 983-5693 Enjoy the warmth of summer throughout the winter mïonths wve provide everythi.ng you need. -FREE annual furnace conditioning. -PLUS FREE, Emergency burâer service. -Hot water tank rentai. Dependable automat,'ic metered deliveries. F ~ creduitternis. -Interest Irce budgýet accounts. -Furnance financing and installation. vor complete personalized home c omfort day or night. PE TROFIN A CANADA LTD, exipanded work programn for 1975 calis for a budget of $40,000. t is anticipated that mem- bers will provide 60 percent of these funds, the provincial government 10 to 15 percent, county and regional govern-, ment of the area would be asked to provide the balance. S umming up, tourist council directors feit that 1975 can becomle a successful tourist year in spite of inflation pressures, so long as the budget requirements are met, to allow necessary promot- ional expansion. Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council covers the north shore of Lake'Ontario from Toronto to Trenton and north to include Lake Scugog, Rice Lake and the ýlower Trent waterway. Kendal news We have been enjoying'fine, weather and open roads. on Saturday and Sunday with the help of the snow,,making machine there was enough sniow on the ski slopes for skiing. The funeral of Mr. Cecil I'ebble took place on Friday, December 20h,,1974. He wvas in his 88th year-. He was born on the eighth Une of Clarke and attenided Oak Schcool. Then he farmed with his parents the place now owned by M\1r. Tom Stevens. When heý married he purchased the Finlay farm and lived there for several years. They sold it to Mr. Smith and retired in Orono where they have lived for several years. His wife predeceased hlm on Septem- ber llti! of this yvear. Mîr. and Mrs. Fred Thomp-. son of Delta B.C. have been vîsiting Mir. and Mrs. G. Cathcart and MIr. Arthur Thompson the past week. They were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R,'eg. Elliott on Friday evening. Dr. and Mrlis. Normar MacKenzie of Toronto are spendfing 0ristmas -week at their cottage East of -endal, There is a long Christmas vacation this year two comn- plete weeks so some of our famnilies are mrotoring south for a vacation. Your correspondent wishes one and al a Happy Newe Year. ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, DECEMBER 30th, 1974 -5 USEFUL IN THE GARDEN Xmas trees After Christmas, a Christ- mas tree indoors is a fire hazard. Throw, it out - but into the garden, not into the garbage. In the garden, there are many uses for discarded Christmas trees.. "A few branches, cut and laid on the ground to form a mulch, will protect roses, strawberries, chrysanthe- inums, and other special plants," suggests Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist R.F. Gomme. "The branches trap snow, and snow is one of the best insulators. t forms an, even cover and costg' nothing. Nulches prevent the freezing and thawing which heaves the roots and damages plants." Other uses for the Christ- mas tree: Evergreen needles and smnall cut up branches could be dug into the garden next spring to imiprove t he soul texture. Flowering blubs in Pots canh e rooted outdoors in trenches, for later indoor forcing, if the soil in thie trench is protected by thick, layers, of Christmas tree boughs. In addition, discarded ,trees make excellent bird shelters and feedinig stations. Up andi down the book stacks THURS. JANUARY hnd, 1975 AD)ULT Sports Activites for Men by Donald R. Casady. 'Ifle Rfoyal House of Windsor by Elizabeth Longford (well illustrated) How to Start and Operate a Day Care Home by Al Griffin Beyond Medicine by Hans Hoîzer (the f&cts about unor- thodox and psychic healing) Bargain with Death by Hugh Pentecost (murder mystery) The Conch Eaters by Leo Rosf (novel> JUNIOR Shanê Gould,'.Olympic Swim- mer by Linda jacobs The Story of Prince Edward Island by Phyllis Blakely Life in Medieval England by J.J. Bagley EASY READINGAN PICTURE BOOKS The Ants go Marchinig by ~%0 DURHA XDecember 251h and 26th 1\ANUARY 1 ana 2 V~AI IM FARMERS' COUNTY CO-OPERATIVE O1<ONO, ONTARIO. PHONE 983-5102 Berniece Freschet Oswald the Silly Goose- by MADELEINE HADLEY INSTALLAN FUTRNAiCE B4iILER HUMIDIFIER OR HOT WATER' HEATER No payments tor six monta Cail Harvey-Parner Vour Esso Service Dealer Free Estimiates Y83526 OronoI PLUMBING -HEATING Sales and Service 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE GULF FINANCING Iow Interest Rates, Phone: fTyrone 263260 ui