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/t was a very good year for the Midland library The Midland Public Library listed $189,761 in revenues against $175,352 in expenditures for 1981 in its annual report issued this week. In a_ statistical summary, the library noted that it circulated 88,649 books last year (town population was 12,500), and total stock was 35,624. Other stats: hours of operation, 2,860; volumes catalogues and added to the collection, 1,713; .discards, 787, periodical titles, 182; newspaper subscriptions, 7; total membership, 3,335; talking books in stock, 110; requests for books received in interlibrary loan, 410; films used, 853. Chief Librarian Eileen Goodburne also noted the following staff transitions: Catherine MacKenzie resigned in October 1981 as Reference Librarian and Irene Donaldson was appointed to this position, Mary Anne Cree resigned' in November 1981 and Bonnie Reynolds became Children's Librarian. Part-time Staff members: Angnes Markle retired and Patricia Henderson and Anni Bauer resigned. Two new Part-time staff $40,000 shot in the arm OHRP grant for Nottawasaga Twp. A $40,000 Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP) grant for Township of Not- iawasaga was an- nounced today by MPP George McCague (Dufferin-Simcoe) on behalf of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Claude Ben- neil. Nottawasaga is One of 14 municipalities receiving a (otal of more than $539,000 in provincial OHRP funding. Adminisiered by municipalities, the program assists homeowners to upgrade their homes, with the emphasis on faulty structural and sanitary conditions, and on plumbing, insulation, heating and electrical systems. Loans of up to $7,500 are made to eligible owner-occupants who wish io bring their homes up to standard. A portion of a loan may be forgiven, depending on the recipient's in- come. Interesi rates range from zero lo eight per cent, again depending on income. For applicants, the maximum = annual qualifying income, after allowable deductions are made, is $15,500. Benneti said that since OHRP~ was Some interest in RCA plant Some interest from one quarter is being shown in RCA's Midland television colour picture tube factory, local plant manager Harry Cox said yesterday. Last Thursday RCA announced that the factory will close Dec. 31. Nearly all of the 600 remaining employees are on their annual two-week holiday this week and next week while the plant is shut. The search for a new owner of the property has only begun, Cox said. 'Page 2, Wednesday, J - Homeownership for first-time hog program and provide For details please contact Mrs} ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS In 1982, the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation will be making available housing opportunities under the Rural & Native Housing Program in the Municipality of Elmvale. launched in 1974, more than $148 million in provincial funds have been given to 702 municipalities across the province, and to individuals in unorganized commu- nilies. "That translates into repairs being carried oui with OHRP financial incentives in more than 35,200 homes. It's a measure of the program's success and popularity,' he said. OHRP benefits are available to eligible owner-occupants in all municipalities which have adopted minimum housing siandards bylaws or resolutions establishing standards, and have decided to take part in the program. In com- munities without municipal boundaries, OHRP is administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's housing programs division in conjunction with the Ministry of Northern Affairs. OHRP is one of the province's major renewal initiatives intended to _ assist municipalities and the private sector in con- serving and recycling existing resources through community renewal activities. Penetanguishene Sal Coming July 29,30,31 The program offers the following features: at the Municipal Offices or the Barrie office at CMHC at: P.O. Box 578 70 Collier St. Barrie, Ont. L4M4V1 AG uly 21, 1982 3 ke Canada Mortgage Société canadienne and Housing Corporation d'hypothéques et de logement ersand sing conditions r information. . M. Townes Canada members were added, Marion Locke for Reference and Irene Rogh who does the ordering of all new books and helps in the Adult Department. In her concluding report, the chief librarian said the year was a "productive and successful one" and the library is looking forward to a similarly good response to its services this year. Other items from her report: "1981 was a year of changes but Midland Public Library has continued to grow in circulation and service to the patrons. School tours were conducted, children's programmes were available twice weekly and film nights were available for the whole family on Friday nights. Georgian Bay Regional Library System co-sponsored evenings with guest speakers, musicians and _ artists. Our displays in the Adult Library were a great delight. Many talented artists, photographers, craftsmen, and societies all contributed to a most interesting year. "We have been involved with the Ontario Library Review Programme since 1980. Our Board have attended meetings and submitted a brief to the Ministry of Culture and Recreation on May 1, 1981. "Feasibility Study: This Study began in 1980 and the Heritage Committee and the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture working during 1981 to get the final Terms of Reference drawn up. This was completed on Dec. 3, 1981 and ads were placed in local and out of town newspapers for tenders. "Gifts: In 1981 the Kiwanis Club of Midland donated a tape recorder and _ five cassette players for the use of our sight impaired patrons who use taking books." Up to 40% off for 40 days on quality Dashwood windows Dashwood declares war oO Cut down on costly heat | doors. All Dashwood n inflat; For maximum md dramatically reduce heat loss. Save onf your home... d add value to Now, you can save up to 40% for the next 40 days on quality Dashwood windows and patio doors. Order Dashwood windows today for your new home or your existing home. There will never be a better time to save. Get Dashwood quality at "bargain window" prices. 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