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lO-Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, February 1, 1989 Winners of Horticultural award includes Ont. residents Katrina De Jong (left) and Alison Finlay (right) have proven to be avid gardeners in their own right and during 1988 amassed the most points in shows and projects under taken by the Orono Junior Gardner Club. For their effort and results the Orono Horticultural Society made a p-resentation to the two young girls on Thursday evening of last week. Making the presentation was Lorna Atkins, president of the Society for 1988. Doreen Lowery heads-up Orono Horticultural Society for 1989 The Ministry of Health's Assistive Devices Program will provide provide financial assistance for the purchase purchase of hearing aids for all Ontario residents who need them, Health Minister Elinor Caplan announced today. The grants are based on 75 per cent of the median cost in each of four categories of hearing aids: behind the ear, in the ear, canal and special hearing aids. The ministry will provide $16 million to cover costs of the 1989-90 program, which is retroactive to December 12, 1988. The program now provides financial financial assistance to about 1,800 people under the age of 25 at an annual cost of about $1 million. An estimated 35,000 additional clients, who will gain access to the program by contacting their family physicians, physicians, audiologists or hearing aid dispensers, are expected to join the . program annually. A new board, to be designated by the ministry, will monitor and provide provide quality assurance guidelines for those who test and dispense hearing aid equipment. This will be undertaken undertaken in collaboration with the Canadian Hearing Society, the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners, the Ontario Association Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Associations Associations and consumer representatives. For information about the pro- An excellent crowd attended the pot-luck supper and annual meeting of the Orono Horticultural Society held at the Main Hall, Ordno United Church on January 26th. President Lorna Atkins welcomed welcomed those in attendance and Councillor Councillor Diane Harare brought greetings from the Town of Newcastle. Following the blessing, everybody enjoyed the bountiful buffet and the scrumptious desserts. Guests were present from Newcastle, Bowmanville, Hampton, Hampton, Bethany and we were,happy to see our friends, Cyril and Nellie Baird from Toronto. Also some Junior Gardeners and their-parents were present. The head table guests were introduced introduced by president Lorna Atkins. John Finlay, representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fcfod Office in Bowmanville and his wife Lynn. Ann Bourke, Director of District #17, Lorna Atkins, President, Adele McGill, Treasurer, Carol Mostert, Secretary, Cor Mdstert, Chairman of the Beautification Committee and Vicki Lesnick, President of Newcastle Horticultural Society. Each person was given a copÿ of the 1988 Activity Report of the Society along with a 1988 Financial Report. Several draws were made and everybody received a "goody bag" compliments of many businesses in the area. Thank you to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Warkworth Cheese House, Durham Farmers Co-op, Wendy's Department Department Store, Partners Plumbing and Heating, Orono Weekly Times, Matthew and Associates insurance, The Apple Blossom Shop, Orono Fuel and Lumber, Remax - Pat Lycett and Dominion Seed House. A special thank you to the 1st Orono Girl Guides, Pathfinders and their leaders for their assistarlce v/ith the kitchen clean-up. We also appreciate the excellent publicity coverage given by the Orono Weekly Weekly Times and the Canadian Statesman this past year. There were several presentations made by Lorna Atkins on behalf of the Orono Horticultural Society, flic Orono Junior Gardener Awards for the most points accumulated accumulated at the 1988 shows were awarded to Alison Finlay and Katrina DeJong. Congratulations Juniors and keep up the good work. Also, we are sorry our Junior Leaders Corrie DeJong and Jackie Borremans are unable to carry on with the Junior Gardeners this year. These ladies gave excellent leadership leadership and interesting programmes. To show our appreciation, a gift was presented to the Junior Leaders. The Junior Gardeners require require a leader for 1989 - if interested contact Doreen Lowery at 983-5964. Three books were donated to the Clarke Branch of the Newcastle Public Library and were presented to librarian Mrs. Madeline Hadley, "Taylor's Guide to Houseplants, Conran's Beginner's . Guide to Gardening and Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening." ■ Lawrence Staples presented the slate of officers for 1989. The new ■ executive was installed by District 17 Director Ann Bourke. 1989 executive: executive: President - Mrs. Doreen Lowery; 1st Vice-president - Mrs. Donna Hutton; Secretary - Mrs. Carol Mostert; Treasurer - Mrs. • Adel Megill. Directors for one year: Mrs. Corrie DeJdng, Mr. Cor Mostert, Mr. Cliff Terrill, Mrs. Eleanor Terrill and Mrs. Pat Win- datt. Directors for two years: Mrs. Inez Inez Harris, Mrs. Jo Harris, Mr. Lawrence Staples, Mrs. Vera Staples and Mrs. Minniè Zegers. Doreen Lowery presented a gift to retiring President Lorna Atkins who said she found being president a rewarding experience and would support Doreen as much as possible. possible. Toe-tapping musical entertainment entertainment performed by pianist Doreen Lowery and fiddlers James Lowery and Wendell Trineer was enjoyed by those present. The Orono Horticultural Society invites new members to the 1989 informative informative meetings. The next meeting is March 23rd when Mr, Doug Lycett will speak on growing day lilies. Hope to see you there! Press and Publicity Lorna Atkins gram, approved hearing aid devices, and registered testers and dispensers, please contact the\ Assistive Devices Program at 963-1956 in Toronto, or toll-free at 1-800-268-6021. The ministry's Assistive Devices Program started in 1982 and was designed to provide financial assistance to people 18 years or younger. Since then, it has been expanded expanded to include people of all ages who require respiratory equipment, prostheses, wheelchairs and ostomy supplies. The 1988-89 budget is about $50 million. Kendal Hall News Friday, January 20th may have been the coldest night of the winter, so far, but it didn't stop the euchre enthusiasts from coming out. There were 10 tables in play. Top score Gladys Greenwood, 2nd Dean Policy, 3rd Debbie Morrison, 4th Bernice Partner. Winner of the 50/50 draw was Wayne Lowery. See you all February 3rd. Men's Lodge meets February 1st; Ladies Lodge meet February 9th. THE NORTHUMBERLAND AND NEWCASTLE BOARD OF EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1989/90 School Year Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration for the Bowmanville and Courtice A.S.G. area schools will be held as indicated in the following schedule. (Children currently enrolled in Junior Kingergarten need not reapply for Kindergarten.) School Telephone Date Time 623-5614 Wed. 22 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:00 623-5502 Thurs. 9 March 9:15-11:30 1:15-3:30 623-4323 Fri 10 March 9:15-11:30 1:15-3:30 623-3682 Tues. 21 Feb. p.m. only 1:00-3:30 436-2054 Mon. 6 March 9:15-11:30 1:30-3:30 Tues. 7 March 9:15-11:30 1:30-3:30 263-2970 Thurs. 23 Feb.- 9:15-11:30, 1:30-3:30 263-2252 Wed. 1 March 9:15-11:30 1:30-3:30 623-2221 Tues. 28 Feb. 9:15-11:30 a.m. only 576-7222 Thurs. 2 March 9:15-11:30 a.m. only 436-0715 Thurs. 21 Feb. 9:00-12:00 1:00-3:00 Bowmanville Central P.S. Vincent Massey P.S. Waverley P.S. Lord Elgin P.S. Courtice South P.S. Enniskillen P.S. Hampton P.S. Maple Grove P.S. Mitchell's Corners P.S. S.T. Worden P.S. 1. Children four years of age on or before 31 December 1989 may be registered. Proof of age (birth certificate, official birth registration notice, etc.) is required . 2. Please bring written proof of health records'indicating immunization dates. 3. Proof of public school support should be produced at the time of registration registration (tax bill, property tax, or property tax notice). 4. Precise information regarding locating of residence and postal cqde is important. important. Rural residents require lot and concession numbers. 1 5. Parents are requested to telephone the school for an appointment time. * French Immersion Senior Kindergarten Glass, September 1989 The Northumberland and Neweastle Board of Education offers French Immersion Kindergarten in Bowmanville. Registration will be held at Ontario Street P.S. on Wednesday, 15 February 1989,9:00 -11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. If further information information is required please contact Sherry Summersides, Principal, Ontario Street P.S. French Immersion Senior Kindergarten Class, Courtice Public School, Sept. 1989 The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education offers French Immersion Kindergarten at the Courtice Schools. Registration will be held at Courtice South P.S. on 6 and 7 March. Contact VVally Pitt, Principal, at Courtice P.S. for further information, information, or indicate your interest during registration. Grant C. Yeo Superintendent of Instruction (Program)