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Orono Weekly Times, 8 Oct 1986, p. 4

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Date of Publication: Wednesday, October 8,1986 . P.O.'No. A1762 - 4-Orono Weekly l imes, Wednesday, October 8, 1986 it was the judge's choice Yvonne Maitland of the Apple Blossom Shop, Orono, points some interesting features of a flowering house plant to Doreen Lowery at the recent Horticultural Fail show. The flowering plant, exhibited by Minnie Zegers, won the Judge's Choice award for the show last Thursday evening. . 116 entries in Orono flower - vegetable show A somewhat smaller attendance at the annual fall flower and vegetable show held in the Orono United Church Main Hall, Thursday, Thursday, October did have however an increase in a number of exhibits over that of last year. The president welcomed everyone and the meeting opened with the singing of O Canada with Gladys Brown at the piano. Following the business meeting Mr. C. Mostert introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Versluis, Whitby, Whitby, who brought a very interesting talk on care of houseplartts, cacti and succulents. An interesting question question and answer period followed and many plant problems discussed. discussed. Mr. Versluis. The speaker was very gracious and generous in sharing sharing his knowledge. He and his family family operate greenhouses and a nursery in Whitby. Mr. Versluis was thanked by Mrs. Minnie Zegers. Gladys Brown provided some excellent piano rhythms and as always was very enjoyable. enjoyable. Donna Hutton and Yvonne Trafford Trafford were in charge of the Country Store and judging for the show was Yvonne Maitland of the Applé Blossom Shop. The show was very colourful and certainly onions and squash had The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the replacement of shingle roofing and sheetmetal and insulating insulating of ceiling cavity of the facility specified below, addressed addressed to the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, Office Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Ontario L1C 3Â'6, will be received in the envelope provided un-, . til the specified closing-time and date. Tender Documents can be obtained from the.Purchasing Office, located at the Veltri Complex, 68 King St. East, Bowmanville, Ontario. TENDER NÜ.T86-25 Re-Roofing and Insulating Contract - Orono Town Hall Closing Time & Date: 12:00 Noon (Local Time) Friday, October 17,1986 A site meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14,1986, at 9:30 a.m. to review the site conditions, plans and specifications. specifications. All contractors bidding on the project must attend this site meeting. « A signed agreement to bond must accompany each Tender. . The lowest Or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, ' Purchasing and Supply Agent Telephone: (416) 623-3379 Ex. 267 never been shown in such numbers. A record number of 112 entries with 16 exhibitors were in the show with specimen classes beautiful and varied. Dahlias were so numerous a special class was opened for them. Large roses were also most numerous. Everett Brown had the honour of having the first prize onions, and this in a very large class. Other special winners included: best ar 7 rangement in show, Yvonne Traf- ford; most points in decorative class, Yvonne Trafford; most points in entire show, Donna Hutton; Hutton; judge's choice, a lovely houseplant exhibited by Minnie Zegers. Section A - Specimen, cut flowers, (listed in order of placing) Mums, cushion or hardy - Carol Mostert, Inez Harris, Isabelle Challice, Donna Hutton. Spoon Mums - Donna Hutton. Mums, pompoms or breton -Donna Hutton. Mums, single - Minnie Zegers, Donna Hutton, Yvonne Trafford. Any perennial - Yvonne Trafford, Trafford, Carol Mostert, Donna Hutton,. Hutton,. Isabelle Challice. Any annual - Yvonne Trafford, Inez Harris, Dorothy Bennett, Joan Hollingsworth. Dahlias - Corrie DeJonge, Donna Hutton, Minnie Zegers. Flowering house plants - Minnie Zegers, Doreen Lowery, Carol Mostert. Foliage or fancy leaf plant - Carol. Mostert, Alice Cobbledick, Inez Harris, African Violet - Isabelle Challice, Doreen Lovery, Alice Cobbledick. Cactus or dish garden - Donna Hutton Minnie Zegers, Yvonne Trafford. Onions - Everett Brown, Dorothy Barnett, Carol Mostert, Orville Challice. Onions, collection - Minnie Zegers, Carol Mostert,. Isabelle Challice. Cabbage -Doreen Lowery, Minnie Minnie Zegers, Everett Brown. Squash - Isabelle Challice, Everett Brown, Dorothy Barnett Carol Mostert. Pumpkin - Carol Mostert, Doreen Lowery, Carol Msotert, "A Tisket a Tasket" arrangement arrangement - Donna Hutton, Yvonne Trafford, Joan Hollingsworth. Natures Abundance - Isabelle Challice, Yvonne Trafford, Donna Hutton. Re-Cycled-Minnie Zegers, Carrie DeJonge, Yvonne Trafford. Tall, Dark and handsome - Donn^ Hutton, Isabelle Challice, Yvonne- Trafford, Minnie Zegers. Hallowe'en - Yvonne Trafford, Donna Hutton, Corrie DeJonge. Fife Bug - Yvonne Trafford, Corrie Corrie DeJonge, Carol Mostert, Minnie Zegers. / Autumn chatm - Carol Mostert, Donna Hutton, Yvonne Trafford, Corrie DeJonge. Land 'O Plenty - Donna Hutton, Yvonne. Trafford, Carol Mostert. My Place - Minnie Zegers, Corrie DeJonge, Yvonne Trafford. Doreen Lowery, Press secy. Orono Downtown - 983-5310 EAT IN or TAKE OUT This Week's Special Hot Beef Sandwich < French Fries „ ^ _ & Cole Slaw 4.25 Offer good until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15 Look for our Weekly Specials Mon. - Wed.' K30 a.m - 6iu) p.m. Thurs. 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. s Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, p.m. Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m Sunday Closed

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