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Upon motion of Commissioner Hay, seconded by Commissioner Ward, Chairman bernett anti members of the board of Commissioners, were authorized to sign copies of the 1967-196A Welfare Department budget. It was brought to the attention of the Board that Kornel Berger of Long Island, New York, who along with other members of his family were constructing the Piedmont steel & Tube Company plant, had recently died._ Upon motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Smith, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners goon record as expressing its deepest sympathy to the Berger family because of the death of Rornel Berger. -Upon motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and unanimously adopted that a letter of appreciation, for the assistance given to the construction of the Lake Orange Road, be forwarded to T. A. Burton, Division Engineer of the State Highway Commission._ Clarence Jones of Hillsborough Appeared before the Board to express his opinions and concern over the garbage disposal problems which are arising for citizens who live outside of the Town. Limits. Discussion ensued. The followinP letter was presented by Mrs. Elizabeth U. Melduu: "Mr. Hervey Bennett, Chairman Orange County Board of Commissioners 105 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, North Carolina Deer Mr. Bennett: It is with mixed emotions that I submit my resignation as Horne -conomics Extension Agent for Orange County. I have beer. given an opportunity which doesn't often present itself. I have been offered the position of District Home Economics Agent for the East Central District. In this position. I will be working with agents in sixteen counties, including Orange. I feel I must•take advantage of this opportunity to prow in experience and to grow professionally. f My two years in Orange County have been most rewarding,. The support and cooperation of the Board of Commissioners and the county residents have made, my efforts seem worthwhile. I will always hold a special place.for Orange County in my memories, 1 appreciate all you have done to make me feel a part of the county. . if it meets with your approval, I would like to terminate my responsibilities .in Orange County effective September 15. I look forward to working with you in my new role." Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Smith, Mrs. .M.aldau's resignation effective as of September 15, 1967 was accepted with regret. Thomas Rose and John B. Pridgen, Jr., Engineers employed for the Lake Orange rroiect, were present along with A. H. Graham, County Attorney, to present the Instructions to Bidders, Proposal and Specifications, Contract and Bond for Lake Orange Dam. A. H. Graham, County Attorney, advised the Board that the foregoing Contract, Bond, Power of Attorney and Insurance Certificates are in the proper legal form and that the bids for said Lace Orange Dam could now be awarded. •f