This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Collecting Of Tree Seeds Soon To Be In Full Swing
The Department of Lands and Forests conducts a cone crop survey for the 1958 year. Cones are bought from local pickers and shipped to Angus Seed Extraction Plant. threshed seed is sown in nurseries for reforestation. White pine seed is Heavy south of Highway 7. white spruce and tamarack are strong in Lindsay district. red pine seed is scarce. Cone crops occur every three to five years. Cones ripen around August 25. pickers must have a purchase contract with the department. At Orono Park the park board refreshed the grounds. Gerry has painted and planted shrubs improving the park’s look. Sundays this summer bring 150 to 175 cars to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands and Forests
Angus
Highway 7
Lindsay
Orono Park
Gerry