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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 30, 1988-9 Clarke Museum to re-open this Saturday John Stone, known as Mr. Co-op locally, and last year recognized as the "Co-operator of the Year" by United Co-operators of Ontario was presented with Gold Watch by U.C.O. at the 40th anniversary of the local Co-op. The presentation was made by Dave Marquis, U.C.O Director for Zone Five. During the presentation forty years of service to the co-çperative and the area was noted by a number of speakers as well as the dedication to the movement by John Stoné. Pictured above: Gordon Berry, president of the local Co-op, Dave Marquis, Fran Rickard, Co-op Manager and John Stone. On Saturday, April 2, 1988 the Clarke Museum will re-open for the season. After a very busy winter of painting, upgrading and alterations to the gallery (brand new exhibit showcases, courtesy of the carpentry carpentry students of Durham College); the Museum is again ready to welcome Visitors both young and old. The seasons first three exhibits are: Fashions for the '80's, everything the well dressed .lady would need, Fire and Forge, Blacksmithing and blacksmiths of Clarke Township and,. ■ On special loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, Eremotherium, The Giant Ground Sloth. Don't miss this (now extinct) mammal's display from the department of Vetebrate Paleontology. Saturday, April 23, 1988 from 2-5 p.m, the Museum will be hosting a special Open House Reception to launch the season. Everyone is invited invited to come Out and see what's new for tins year. Refreshments and entertainment ( is provided. The special guest speaker will be Mr. David C. Newlands, Executive Director of the Ontario Museum Association. The Museum is located on Hwy 35/115 at the hamlet of Kirby. Ten minutes off the 401, 40 minutes south of Peterborough. Open weekday» 12-5 p.m., weekends 2-5 p.m. Speeial tours can be arranged anytime and don't forget our outreach and school programs. Come out and explore the past with us this year, we're waiting to welcome you! Admission is Free! To Give Away Mixed breed dog to give away, part Terrier and Lab, medium size, 5 months old, house trained, loves children, an inside dog. Call 983-9358 after 6:30 p.m. Honoured for forty years of service Don Mercer, a forty year employee with the Durham Farmers' County Co-operative, was honoured last week at the Co-op's annual meeting for his long-term of Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. service. He was presented with a Mercer along with Mr. and Mrs. gift of cash. Berry. THIS WEEK AT.... NOT JUST FASHIONS Something new and bright to match your Easter Bonnet 15% OFF New Spring Dresses Sizes 7 - 8 to 22'/z Net savings increase for Durham Co-op. The Durham Farmers' County Co-operative, during the year 1987 improved their net savings position before patronage returns from 1.8 percent of total sales in 1986 to 2.5 percent of total sales. The financial report along with developments of the Co-op were presented at the annual itieeting held in the Orono arena on Thursday Thursday evening with over 260 in attendance. attendance. Total sales for the Co-op reached $2,695,019 in 1987 compared to $2,573,308 in 1986. Net saving for 1987 reached $66,670. It was pointed out that seventy- five percent of the business was member business and that the Coop Coop has proved to be strong and hedlthy. It was also pointed out that the Co-op had in 1987 started in oil and gas delivery and that this portion of the business is growing steadily. , Lloyd Ayre, Ralph Greenwood and Don Welsh, 'retiring directors were returned for another term. Other directors include Brian Caswell, John Berry, Glenn Stapleton, John Stone and Gordon Barrie, president. Bill Tamblyn was added to the board of directory due to the resignation of Pier Sikma. The meeting approved the deferral deferral of 1986 'patronage return payments in an amount of $71,000 and> as well approved a two percent patronage return on 1987 business to be paid sometime in the future. Gordon Barrie chaired the annual meeting at whicji time John Stone was presented with a gold watch. John Stone has been a valued member of the Co-operative for some 40 years and a true believer in the Co-operative movement. Fran Rickard, manager of the Co-op, stated he is known in the Orono area as "Mr. Co-op.". Recycling Centre nominations accepted Nominations are now being accepted accepted for position to the Board of Directors of the Durham Recycling Centre Inc. Concerned and interested citizens across Durham Region are invited to present names of individuals willing willing to stand for election. Election of officers will take place at the Annual Meeting of Durham Recycling, Wednesday, April' 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the new recycling facility at 4600 Garrard Road North. The general public is cordially invited to attend the Annual Annual Meeting. Nominations must be received by April 8th, by mail to Durham Recycling Centre Inc., 4600 Garrard Garrard Road North, P.O. Box 630, Whitby, Ontario LIN 5S6, or by calling 579-5264 or 683-4244. , For further information, call 579-5264 or 683-4244. Clarke High School PARENT'S NIGHT Clarke High School invites all Parents * to meet their son's/daughter's teachers and discuss the student's progress on APRIL 7th, 1988 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at L_ CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL