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UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. B.E. Long B. Th, RGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR _ Douglas Dewell Sunday, February 15,1976 Orono United Church Church School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Group immediately after Church Upper C.E. Auditorium Kirby United Church Morning Worship 9: 45 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Dial-A-Thought 983-9151 Mark Sargent of the Orono Cub Pack displays his trophy which he was awarded on Saturday for i third l place indesign indesign at the Pinewood Derby held in the basement of the Orono United Church. Gail Pooler, a local cub leader was a second place winner in competition with leaders in the area in the backward race. Both were pleased with their standings in the competition. competition. Geraniums become summer-long color attraction St. Saviours ANGLICAN Established 1869 Regular Sunday Worship Service -10:00 a.m. Holy Communion First and Third Sundays ■ Morning Prayer- Second and Fourth Sundays Holy Baptism by appointment with Rector 987-4745 Rev. H. Robert Hayne, . B.A., L.Th. Don't leave It to dance Be sure your home is triily protected by a good policy Call us now Mi I Ison Insurance Agency Office: Corner of Church , and Cobbledick Street 983-5032 Geraniums, once considered considered to be only a houseplant, have successfully made the transition to the garden, thanks to the help of plant scientists. New colors and easy-to-care-for varieties top the list as reasons for their increasing popularity, states Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food horticulturist, F.A. Fleming. "The most popular geraniums geraniums are the Carefree varieties varieties which certainly live up to their name," he says. "Each- year new colors are added to the Carefree list and other varieties such as the Sprinter series become better known." The horticulturist indicates that a relatively new commercial commercial venture, geraniums from seed, has'become more popular popular among growers. From seed: a grower can produce a much more acceptable acceptable plant to the home gardener who wants a plant that will be in bloom when purchased, and flower all season. ' * "Seed-grown geraniums are disease-free, so there should Be no setbacks from a health viewpoint," Mr. Fleming Fleming states. "Geraniums grown from seed have a lot to offer in patio boxes and planters." Many gardeners who tried these varieties last season overwintered their plants. Nowata good time to take a look at them, he recommends. Longer winter days and Mayor lauds regional system In speaking to the Cobourg Rotary Club Mayor Rickard of the Town of Newcastle came out in support of the regional system of government. government. He is reported to have stressed that through the formation of the Town of Newcastle out of five former municipalities it has been less expensive and more efficient. He stated that all government government is expensive but that amalgamation has eliminated duplication. He says no difference difference between the Regional system of government and that Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 11th, 1976--3 increase of 3.4 per cenr arid in 1975 8 per cent increase which » was less than the growth 1 factor. He also said services were expanding and that the Town proposed for the Port was spending less on plann- i William C. Hall,*• Comm. Chartered Accountant Phone Newcastle 987-4240 ALL DAY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Call your licensed Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor who sells, installs and guarantees CARMAN Plumbing and Heating Phone 983-5207 Orono Hope - Cobourg area under , the restructuring of the county county level of government. Mayor Rickard outlined that before regionalization there were in the Town of Newcastle area, four clerk's offices, four different zoning by laWs and official plans, four works departments and three different fire departments. departments. He pointed out that local government costs had risen 12 per cent from 1971 to 1972, a 19.8 per cent increase in 1973, after amalaamation in 1974 an ing. Building a House? or remodelling your present one? Then contact: Floyd Nicholson Orpnb 983-5049 brighter sun will produce new growth in these plants. Mr. Fleming says that when the new shoots are three to four inches long, they can be cut from the parent, plant and easily rooted for use in this year's garden. "After taking the cuttings, let them wilt or dry for a day before inserting in deep sand or any good porous rooting material. Once the cuttings have been potted, water the medium thoroughly," he says. says. He advises that the soil be nearly dry before further watering. Watering early in the,day will help to prevent blackrot, which can affect soft geranium cuttings. OSHAWA PILOT IN FAIR CONDITION (Continued from page 1) BoWmanville Memorial Hospital Hospital and was transported' later to Oshawa General. The crash on Saturday was the second in, two years for both Mr. ' Katocs and the aircraft. The $20,000 airplane was a complete write-off. TO THE CITIZENS OF NEWCASTLE In accordance with a Resolution of the Council of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE I hereby declare February 16,1976 as HERITAGE DAY IN THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Residents of the Municipality are urged to reflect on their heritage and what it means, to be a Canadian. Garnet B. Rickard Mayor Town of Newcastle You Save Twice with Trim and Price ( 6th and 7th Ribs ) Prime Rib Roasts lb. $1.38 Thick Cut Juicv ^ Rib Steak a lb. $1.48 Canada Grade B Turkeys Frozen Eviscerated lb. 78c Burns Beef and Pork Sd usage small link lb. 88c Dinner Shoulder r - lb $1.78 Always Tender - Store Pak Beef Steakettes lb. 79c Frozen Imported Shoulder Cut Lamb Chpps lb. 88c I > CORNISH'S