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3<MMe weeds topic at Horticulture Held Thursday, April 28th Another interesting display in main hall of Orono United of hobbies and crafts was to Church with about 60 be seen by those present, members in attendance. Hand-painted china by Doris Doreen Lowery welcomed Prust; paintings by Alice everyone and "O Canada" Cobbledick; wicker work by , was sung with Mrs. Doris Wesley Wood; woodcrafts by Prust at piano. ' C, Mostert; bargelo work by . David Harrison introduced Hazel Stapleton; petit point our guest speaker for the by Mary Rutherford; 1 evening, Mrs. Joan Brak,' crocheting by Cory DeJonge; Brooklin society. Mrs. Brak craft displays by Elaine brought an interesting and Haines and also the 4T Club; often times illustrated talk on Durham Complex; a display common weeds that are edi- 1 of horticulture by I, Challice. ble and quite often useful for Another table of perennial many everyday needs in our roots, oasis, etc. was on sale homes. for the interested and was She mentioned the com- quickly disposed of. mon day - lily, quite tasty A delicious lunch of muf- plantain, lambs quarters, fins, breads and cheese was even the ordinary cat-tails served by E. Billings, D. when young and tender ^ all Bailey and their committees good sources of vitamins and , to close another successful minerals. meeting. She also made herb tea'and A beautification committee brought a good display of meeting was held on Saturday books available on these in- morning at the Mostert home teresting subjects. Minnie and plans made for planting Zegers thanked the guest all spring beds, speaker. Our next meeting will be Several items of business, May 26th, with our annual Convention delegates to the Spring Flower Show and O.H.A. in lune; assisting Green Plant Sale. Guest Bowmahville and Newcastle speaker will be Miss Linda with a float for the 120th Bir- Caldwell, Dept. of thday Parade to be held in Agriculture and Food, on Bowmanville later this "Freezing yoiir Vegetables", month. , Historical Society Heritage Day Final plans are underway sale of antiques and collec- for the Second Annual tibles including glass, silver, Heritage Day sponsored by dolls and artifacts of all the Newcastle Village & descriptions. There will also District Historical Society! It be demonstrations of tatting, will be held on Saturday, weaving, canning, quilting, May 14th in the Newcastle apple doll making and more! Village Community Hall As an added attraction, the beginning at 10 a.m. Massey Harris Company will Orono residents will be display journals and ledgers especially interested in the from the two original Massey Films of Yesteryear which Factories in Newcastle as well will be shown at 11 a.m., 1 as memorabilia from the p.m. and 3 p.m. The 11 a.m. Massey Family in Newcastle, showing will include films of A Town Crier has been Orono and its residents of the employed to ensure that no # past. (The 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. one misses the highlights of showing will deal with Heritage Day! Newcastle Village and Bon- A Variety Show will be dhçad.). held at 7:30 p.m. and will in- There will be a Bake Sale at elude a Barbershop Quartet, 10 â.m. and, for all who con- Scottish dancing, a Village tribute to this sale, there will choir, the C.H.S. Band, be a small draw held, if you singers, pianists and more! can donate some 'baked Heritage Day will conclude goodies' to the Bake Sale, with a draw for a framed art- please contact 987-4559 or work-of a Newcastle scene by 987-4856., area painter Anneke- From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Ver6eek.„Do plan to attend! there will be a display and Oily rags causes Armouries fire Thursday morning on opening the offices of . Mathews & Hill, Park Street, Orono, smoke was detected and an alarm was placed with the local fire department hall. Upon investigation it was found that fire did exist exist in the upper rooms of the building where an oily rag placed in a paper bag and left on the floor had caught fire through spontaneous combustion. The fire burned a hole through the floor and partially partially through the ceiling of the room belpw about the size of a dollar bill. Papers and â stacking table were also destroyed. Damage has been estimated between $500.00 and $600.00. " The room had been used by the Orono Art Group the evening previous and the oily rag in the bag 1 been left behind. Courtice housing agreement extended Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 4,1983-5 The Town commiltee on Monday has granted a further further extent ion of draft plan approval of two sub-divisions known as Courtice Heights development. The draft plan approvals now in force are to lapse as of June 12th, 1983. The extention granted and recommended by committee extends to June 12, 1984. It was pointed out that development could not proceed proceed until such time as the Town has completed the storm water drainage system which is to start as of the first of May 1983. The contract for the work has been let by the Town in an amount around $190,000 which is somewhat below estimated costs. The storm water drainage system is expected to be completed completed around the end of June. Counc, Cowman was told by the Chief Administrative Officer that he saw no reason why development of the subdivision subdivision could not proceed at the same time as the storm water drainage system. Smith also said that the agreement had been signed between the Town and the sub-divider but as yet had not been registered. He said the agreement was "binding. DO-IT gears for new programs Jim Gard, newly-elected Chairman of the Durham Organization for Industrial Training, recently outlined current DO-IT concerns. Preparation is being com pleted for two apprenticeship programs. They are the Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Precision Metal Fabricating programs. Considerable interest is be- Local young farmers honoured Jim Byers from Blackstock and George Hewitt from Beaverton were honoured recently as outstanding 1 Young Farmers. The two farmers were finalists in the Jaycees, Outstanding Young Farmer Program in the region. In a close competition, George Hewitt was selected to represent the region in the Provincial Competition to be held in the near future. Congratulations to both Jim and George. ing shown by area employers, and Mr. Gard emphasizes that the programs will meet a definite training need in these industrial areas. Starting dates for both the MVM and Precision Metal Fabricating programs are targeted for September 1983. These programs programs are designed to enhance the skills of present personnel. Another major concern relates to training for high technology, and here consideration consideration is being given to both College training capabilities and high technology training needs for companies in the Durham Region. A survey is currently underway in regard to Horticulture Horticulture : Landscaping per sonnel needs, and it is expected expected that an expanded training program may be undertaken. Mr. Gard stated that the success of DO-IT programs depends entirely upon employers participation. Area companies which have, not already done so, are urged to join the Durham Organization for Industrial Training, and to take advantage advantage of the considerable financial assistance which can be obtained through DO-IT training programs. For further information, interested companies should contact the Industrial Liaison Department of Durham College, College, Box 385, Oshawa, Ontario Ontario L1H 7L7 -- or phone Gordon McRae at 571-3897. Ontario Tax Grants For Senior Citizens 1983 Instalments are in the Mail Ontario Tax Grants for Seniors is a program designed specifically to help offset municipal and school taxes for Ontario residents 65 and over. The Ontario Ministry of Revenue is mailing cheques which comprise the first instalment of the 1983 Property Tax Grant of up to $250 and a temporary Home Heating Grant of $40. These cheques'were mailed on April 29th. ■ If you are 65 or over and own or rent your home, you are eligible for the Property Tax Grant. ■ The 1983 instalment cheque is mailed to Ontario seniors who received the 1982 Property Tax Grant. ■ This is intended to help you pay your property tax or rent for the first part of 1983. In the fall you will automatically receive an application for the balance of your grant. Basically, if you didn't receive a 1982 Property Tax Grant, you will not receive the spring instalment. In particular, seniors should note that: ■ If you reside in a nursing home, home for the aged or ariy property tax-exempt institution, you are not éligible for the Property Tax Grant. . ■ If you turned 65 after December 31st, 1982 (and therefore did not qualify for a grant last year) you also will not receive the spring instalment. However, you will receive an applicatioh for the entire 1983 grant in the fall. ' ' , For more information call the Ministry's multilingual Information Centre ■ In Metro Toronto- ■ In A tea Code 416- ■ In Area Code 807- ■ In all" other* areas-- dial 965-8470 dial 1-800-263-7700 ask the Operator for Zenith 8-2000 dial 1-800-263-3960 or write to: ' Ministry of,Revenue, Guaranteed Income and Tax Credit Branch P.O. Box 624,33 King St. W., pshawa, Ontario* L1H 8H8 Ministry of , Revenue Ontario George Ashe > Minister T.M. Russell Deputy Minister ■