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Oron Weldyimes Wenesay. eceber10, 1997 9 choice at Christmas flower show Anne Anderson's "Open Anderson, and Dini Horticultural Sëciety Show. House" Christmas wreath Schoenmaker. This is also the second time was picked by the judge Dini This is only the seconid that Andersofi has woni Schoenmnaker as the overail time that Anne Anderson hlas judges choice for ber artistic favourite. Pictured are entered hier work ini the efforts. Doreen Lowery, Annte A good crowd of members of the Orono Horticultural Society gathered on Decemnber 4 in the Main Hall of Orono Unted Church, with a pot-luck supper to begin the evening. Pres. Carol Mostert greeted everyone and grace was said by Rev. Mervyn Russell. The tables looked attractive with baskets of apples and candy canies and the food tables were laden with a wlde variety of deli- cious dishes. Carol Mostert introduced the head table which lnclud- ed: Ken Love, David Petrie. Kathleen Petrie, Cor Mostert, Carol Mostert, Lomna Atklns, Marj. Lowery, Charlie Trim and Flo Sharpe. Charlie Trim brought greetlngs from Clarington Council. Kathleen Petrie gave a report from District 17, and announced several future events. Secretary Lomna Atklns gave a report on the Soclety's events during the past year». TrYeasurer Hlo Sharpe gave the treasurer's report for 1997. In the Beautification report Cor Mostert thanked ail those who had worked on the Village flower beds that are taken care of by the Society. Doreen Lowery gave the report for the Christmas Show. The judgse Dm1i Schoenmaker congratulated the exhibitors on the beauti- fui arrangements in the show and gave several helpful hints. For the evenlng's enter- talnment. Minnie Zegers introduced Jessica Sherwin and Arnold Mostert who pro- vided some beautiful music in piano duets, vocal solos and then led the audience i some favourite Chrlstmnas carols. They were thanked by Lomna Atkins. Kathleen Petrie presided for the installation of the offi- cers for 1998. P'resident Carol Mostert Vice Pres. Isabelle Challice Directors for one year: Carol Gay, Marj Loweiy, Cor- Mostert, Dm1i Schoenmraker and Minnie Zegers Directors 2 years: Pat Bales, dune Heard, Cliff Terrlll, Eleanor Terrlll and Ann Anderson Past Pres. Shelley Etnianskie Secretary Lorma Atklns Treasurer Hlo Sharpe isabelle Challice read a poem "The True Chrstmas". Appreciation was expressed to ail who had helped in this excellent meeting - prepara- tions for the supper, and donations of mittens for the mitten basket and food ite1fns. Announcements as follows for 1998: Executive meeting- january 7, 9:30 a.m. Society meeting - Miardi 19, 7:30 p.m.. Society meeting - April 16, 7:30 p.m. Orono Town Hall. Bus trip to Caniada Blooms March 11.- Best wlshes to all for Christmas and good gardeni- ing in 1998. Submitted by Dorothy Bamett CHRISTMAS SHOW Section A 1. Christmnas Joy 1. L-orna Atkins, 2. Becky Bilcox, 3. Shelley Etmaniskie, 4. Isabelle Challice Tie 4. Doris Neely 2.0o HoIy Night 1. Lomna Atklns, 2. Shelley Etmanskie, 3. Minniie Zegers, 4. Ann Anderson 3. Frosty. the Snowman 1. Lorna Atkins, 2. Doris Neely, 3. Inez Harris, 4. 'Shelley Etmanskle Section B 4. open Flouse 1. Ann Anderson, 2 Shelley Etmanskie, 3. Çarol Gay, 4. Doris Neely 5. Three for the Tree 1. Mftnnie zegers, 2. Shelley Etmanskie, 3. Pat Bales, 4 Doris Neely 6. Open Me iirst 1. Inez Haifris, 2. Ann Anderson, 3. carol Gay, 4. Becky Bilcox Special Prizes 1. Judge's (hoice - Ann Anderson 2. Best Arrangement - Lomna Atklns 3. Most points in aIl shows - Lorna Atkins 4. Most poinits in show - Shelley Etmnanâlkie Photo Competltion- judged by Hlck Gould. First place standing as fol- lows: 1. Nature's Wonder - Arnold Mostert 2. Summner Brillance - Ami Anderson 3. Only God can change the Trees - Peter Etmiansle 4. Winter Beauty - Jessica Sherwin 5. In the Shade - Arnold Mostert 6. Water's Edge - Ann Anderson 7. Home. Sweet Home - Helen Schmid 8. Just Perfect - Carol Mostert UIT #3 U.c.w* NEWS Unit #3 U.C.W. Christmas Party was held at the home of Claire Gunter on December 2, 15 members sat down to a deliclous dinner. Christmas devotions were given by each member. Donations to Gate 316, Oshawa for Christmas. After Houirs Clinie Memorial Hospital Bowmanville New Weekend fours Effective December 6, 1997 Open Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. to Fni. hoars remacin: the sanie: 6 - 8:30 p.m. 47 Liberty St. South, Bowmanvulle, ON LIC 2N4 (905) 623-3331* Ext. 1900 A friendly reminder from Clorngton Animal Control Services PROTECT YOUR 00G 1998 DOG LICENCES ARE AVAILABLE NOW Clarington By-Law #87-1 56 states that ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENCED EÀCH YEÀR LICENCE FEES: $25. for the lst & 2nd dog per residence $351. for the 3rd dog Help us to return your lost pet. Save the worry and the cost oif impound fines and additional board fees. We regularly return licensed dogs home without needing to impound themn. Clarington encourages owners to buy their annual dog licences with discounts. SAVE - $2.00 for EAIRLY PURCHASE - before March lst SAVE - $2.00 with proof of current rabies vaccine SAVE - $13.00 with proof of neuter Owners who purchase a licence for their neutered, vaccinat- ed dog before March lIst wilI only pay $800. There are sev- eral outiets selling Municipal dog tags for your convenience: - Michelle's Grooming, Newcastle - Rolph's Hardware, Orono - Cou rtice Pet Clinic - Driver & Vehicle Licence Bureau - Municipal Administrative Centre - Clarington Animal Shelter ONTARIO Dates of Publication: Wed, December 3.,10, 1997 PO #5121 Orono Horticultural News