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lO-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 30, 1983 Horticulture presents books to library Orono Horticulture Christmas Party At the Orono Horticulture Christmas Party, the president president of the Society, Doreen Lowery (right) presented Madeline Hadley, librarian at Clarke Public Library with two bgoks relating to horticulture. horticulture. The gift was graciously ac cepted by (he librarian who welcomed all members to the library, where a fine selection of books exist on gardening. Presented award in appreciation Held Thursday, November 24th, in Main Hall of Orono United Church. The hall looked looked very "Christmacy" with a very large spruce tree (courtesy of Dave Hinton) all lit up and covered with very colorful mittens. The mitts are to be donated to the Salvation Xmas Cheer Fund. The president welcomed everyone and especially visitors. Following the business period, the president made a presentation to Mrs. Madeline Hadley, on behalf of the Orono Library. Two new books were donated and Mrs. Hadley thanked the society for their gift. Doreen then presented an engraved silver spoon to Adele McGill in recognition of her many years of fruitful service as our .treasurer. Adele gave a very gracious reply and stated she enjoyed her work with the society. Entertainment for the even- • ing was supplied by Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hayman, Newcastle Newcastle and Mrs. Bonnie- Cowle, Bowmanville. They entertained entertained with singing, dance again under the IGA banner. Almost from the beginning dry goods were also a part of the Armstrong operation in Orono but some four years ' ago this was dosed out with the view of strictly putting all. time into the' grocer, y business. It was over ten years ago that the plans for the present shopping mall were presented to the council of the then Clarke Township. • In speaking with Charles Armstrong- he states they have approval for 14,000 square feet at the .mail site and do expect to expand sometime in the future with other store's. The emphasis ,to-day, he said, is to successfully 'complete 'complete this stage of the development. A large turnout attended the open house held on Tuesday Tuesday evening of this week. Doreen Lowery, president ' 'the Orono Horticultural iciety, on behalf of the >ciety presented Mrs. Adele icGill with a gi'ft in ap- eciation of Adele's " work, ith the society over a number of years and especially especially acting a treasurer during that period. Mrs. McGill stated she had enjoyed her association with the Society and still (lid. Armstrongs (Continued from page 1) ** square feet of retail space in located in what will be a somewhat picturesque setting and with plenty of free parking parking as well as all the amenities now in vogue for thé shopping shopping public. . The Armstrongs bank on the new store, its large parking parking area, ease of access, expanded expanded facilities in shopping and the competitive nature of IGA, to recapture and maintain maintain the Orono area market, the days of its creation, and according to Charles Armstrong Armstrong they are now the most senior operators within' that system. Bill has operated the local Orono store while his brother in November of 1967 moved, to Peterborough where he opened a successful operation The Armstrong name in business in Orono dates back almost a full century,lacking at this point only one year. It has been a tradition from C.G. Armstrong down to the present generation that family family followed family in business in Orono and expanding to' Peterborough in the 1960s. , No doubt much could be told of the former days of the cracker-barrel general' store. But times do change and the latest move is in accord with shopping trends and wishes of the general purchasing public. The present owners, Bill and Charles Armstrong, were brought up in the business at an early age and are confident confident that the Orono area can and will Support a most modern facility for the grocery shopper. The Armstrong store joined joined the-lGA system early in The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE Commencing December 2, 1983, the following telephone numbers will be in effect for use during the 1983-1984 Winter Season:, NORMAL HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Division 1: Darlington Area 263-2292 Division 2: Bowmanville.. 623-3391 Division,3: Clarke Township including Orono. and Newcastle Village.... .983-9178 IF NO ANSWER at Diviëion 2 or 3, call Division 1 at 263-2292 AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS: ALL AREAS ■ ANSWERING/RELAY SERVICE. . . . 623-3391 ' In case of concern or emergency relative to maintenance or conditions, 'please call, the applicable applicable telephone nûmbçr. , < i < R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. ' Director of Public Works - , Town of Newcastle HAMPTON, Ontario LOB 1 JO Date of Publications: November 30, December 7 & 14/83. routines and in cute costumes, as sailors for one group of music and as "Peàr ; ly Kings & Queens of England". Their music Was greatly appreciated and following this they led the : group in singing Xmas carols, with Doreen LpWery at piano. W6 send get well wishes to our secretary, Carol Mostert, who is ill and Yvonne Traf- ford- filled in in this capacity. Cory DeJonge gave the list of winners and - congratulated, the exhibitors. A brand new clast "Still Life", drew much attention and Yvonne " "• lord won the first prize.\_ Cory DeJonge won the "best arrangement" award for her cute miniature nut in' container. Doreen presented the "Presidents Award" for having having the most points through the year in decorative section, won this year by Isabelle Challice. Several lucky draws were held and lunch was served by the committee, Eleanor Tyrell, Joan Hollingworth and Margaret Gunter. We wish to extend to all our friends the compliments ofi the coming Christmas season and the very best for the New Year. Orono Horticulture Society r The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE REGULATIONS FOR WINTER SEASON Area Residents are hereby advised of the, Provincial Provincial and Municipal Regulations applicable to the winter season, as follows: The Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O.1980): Section 147 (10) prohibits the parking of vehicles on any highway in such a manner as to interfere interfere with the movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway. Section 147 (13) provides the authority for the removal of any vehicle, at the owner's expense, found to be causing an obstruction on a highway. Section 157 prohibits the depositing of show or ice on a public roadway. By-Law 79-1, Town of Newcastle: * Section 5 (i) prohibits the parking of vehicles on <any highway for a period of longer than three (3) ■ hours^ and is also applicable to over-night parking on any road under the jurisdiction of the Town of Newcastle. » s R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. Director of Public Works Town of Newcastle HAMPTON, Ontario LOB TJO Dates of Publication: November 30, December 7 & 14/83. TENDERS FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION Separate tenders are invited to supply: (a) a 72 passenger«chool bus and driver for the' transportation of pupils from . Cramahe, , Haldimand Townships and the Village .of Col borne to Col borne Public School and (b) a 60 passenger school bus and driver for the transportation <>f pupils from Cramahe Township to Cramahe South Public. School and ' (c) a 72 passenger school bus and driver f ne transportation of pupils from D^rl jton ■ Township to Enniskillen Public School. Sealed tenders clearly marked "Pupil Transportation'1 Transportation' 1 will b&received by Mr. J.A. Bird, Business Administrator and Treasurer, The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of' Education, 834 D'Arcy Street, P.O. Box 470, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 4L2 uqtil 3:00 p.m. Monday, Dedember 12, 1983. Conditions, specifications ahd tender forms are available at the same address. ' , Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. All queries regarding these tenders are to be directed to -Mr. R.E. Clitherpe, Supervisor of Transportation, phone (446) 372-6871. Purchase Order no. 97812,