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- ~- 4 Vol. 59, No. 18 ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17,1995 Mick Disater reat Sccss A mock disaster was staged at the corner of Bragg Road and Concession -Road 3 ln Bowmanville on May 10. The disaster, a flipped over school bus, was designed to test the coordination efforts of the Durham Region Police, Clarington Fire Departruent, and the Bowmanville and Oshawa ambulance services. Bowmanville Memorial Hospital first suggested the disaster to test the capabiities of the hospital and its staff in case of a real disaster. In this case, the disaster was a collision between a tanker truck and a bus filled with school chlldren, involvlng around 45 casualties. Each agency involved had is own role to play in the exercise. DeLecuive Ennis, of the Durham Region Police, said in most cases it would be, the police that would arrive on the scene first. Ih is the job of the police te adniinister any aid they can upon arriving at the scene. Their role as emnergency aid providers changes once other groups, such as the fire department or the ambulance services arrive. With the arrivaI of the other emergency services, it then becomes the police's job to secure the area, both to protect the emergency workers and to make sure that the tragedy does flot get worse. Durham Regional Police were out in force for this continued page 5 St. Stephen's l Oth Reunion Hospital Staff work tirelessly in treating victims of last week's mock disaster. Ail the victims involved were volunteers from local schools. 'In ail, forty-seven mock victims were cared for. BY REMI PLEASANCE Saturday, May 13, 1995; St. Stephen's High School celebrated its 101h anniversary. Alumni and members of the staff, both past and present came together te help acknowledge and commemorate 10 years of Catholic education at the secondary school level in Clarington. This special occasion was marked by a short mass followed by'a barbecue. Father Wm. Moloney, officiating at the mas s, delivered a sermon which not only served as a trip down memnory lane for those who have been part of the St. Stephen's experience, but helped te remind ail present that SSHS has grown from its humble origins, and continues to grow, creating its niche in our community. In his celebration of mass Father Bill recognized the contributions of al presenit, particularly the "Pioneer spirit" of the school's first students in the creation of a special high'school community. St. Stephen's has steadily grown from a pair of small classes in 1985, to approximately 500 students in 1995. As always Father Bill's sermon affected and touched ail those present as he made reference to the past, presenit and future of the school, carefully demonstrating how al were interwoveii. The barbecue, and the festivities which followed served as a reunion for those who had been a part of the St. Stephen's decade. Inside the school's auditorium the display which had been set up detailing the history of the school and its community was enjoyed by ail present.' Old friends and staff were reunited, some after years apart. This Part of the celebration, more than any other, helped to demonstrate the special nature of the St. Stephen's family. After a few awkward moments, all present relaxed and slipped back int the easy camaraderie which had marked their time at St. Stephen's. Furious "catch-up" sessions ensued as friends who had flot seen each other in years renewed friendships which had serveti as the foundation of the St. Stephen's experience. These friendships were not merely between students or staff, but were between students and staff. Teachers who had an incredible impact upon developing adolescents returnied to see their students grown and ready to assume their places in soci ety. This appeared te be particularly satisfying for the younger teachers who had been at St. Stephen's, as the classes they had taught while at the school had been among the first in their professional lives. To be reunited with their first students, and to continued page 2 Father Bill Moloney leads mass at St. Stephen's 10th anniversary celebrations held on Saturday. Staff and students from the school's ten year hîstory were on hand for the occasion. Happenngs.. Orono Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show The Orono Horticultural Society is holding is spring flower show on Thursday May 18 at 7:30 at the Orono United Church. Guest Speaker Marie Weller will be on hand to discuss "Herbs and Reflexology."1 Orono Town flaIl Euchre resuits High scores at the Orono Town Hall Euchre event saw Marion Sear >at the top with 91 points fllowed by Ken Gimbleit with 88, Jean Allen 87, Kay Beggs, 86 and Bernice Partner, 85. Low score: Bruce Tennant and Jane Wilson. Draw winners were: Marion Scars, Helen Simpson, Hazel Murphy, Mark Marchant, Wanda McNeil, Marion Staples, and Jean Allen. Orono Senior Cees Card Party Resuits Ile Orono Senior Cee had their meeting and card party May 11. Winners were Marlon Staples, 74, Mary Thompson, 66, and Hazel Pigott, 64. Low: Bernice Stark. Bingo Prize: Hazel Pigott. Their last meeting of the season on June 8 will be a noon dinner at the Dutch Oven folowed by cuchre at the hall. Orono Public School helps Child Find Ontario Duning the month of April Orono Public School students and staff worked together to raise money for Child Find Ontario, Durham Chapter. We held spirit days, dress down days for staff members, collected pennies and held a rummage sale. We raised $500.00 for this very worthy cause. We thank ail those who participated.