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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 23, 1983 (Prono Heefelp Cimes Second Class Mail;Registration Number 000368 > Published Every Wednesday at the office of Publication Main Street, Orono Roy Ç. Forrester, Editor * Valid Comments Both William Carman and Bob Willsher, Ward Three representatives Oh the Northumberland: and Newcastle Board of Education, had valid con- cërns as to a one-page report from the board's Adhoc Committee studying a'prosposal from board staff that the board consider alternate full-day kindergarten which would replace the present halfday halfday everyday kindergarten operation. Willsher stated the one-page report gave little if no information on which to base a decision while Carman took a similar line and as well noted that the committee was biased from the beginning. Both points are certainly valid. The board earlier this term considered the possibility of full-day kindergarten but ran into strong opposition from affected parents. At this point the board referred the matter to a committee for their study made up of parents, teachers, staff and trustees. We would hope the purpose was to provide a study in some depth. The one-page report would hardly indicate that ^uch had been undertaken and the report does not provide any basis for an intelligent intelligent decision. We suspect the committee route was taken to take pressure off the board at that particular time. The old adage, "roosters come home to roost" still holds true and ultimately a decision has to be made. The, board must have staff that can bring all pertinent information to them and as such as fuil-day kindergarten have been in operation, studies on its affect must be available. A savings of some quarter of a million in transportation costs is also a consideration. consideration. Besides the kindergarten problem'the board has other contentious issues hanging fire including adjustments in accommodation for French Immersion Immersion students in Cobourg and the transfer of senior public school students to vacant space in the Port Hope High School. The Cobourg issue gets stickier as the board continues to put off a decision. Parents of English speaking students and those of students in the French Immersion program organize independent of one another. It does not make for a good community spirit as far as education is concerned. Mainly this is due to the lack of decisions on the part of the board. Trustees are elected to make decisions and they hire competent staff to provide the required information information in order that an intelligent decision can be made. All that is lacking is the decision process. Earn Scholarships Three area students attending Durham College are to be congratulated in being presented with scholarships scholarships for their schloastic achievements at the College. # Mari-Jo Garnett, Orono, was a'warded a $200.00 scholarship- in Graphic Design Year 1 by the Robert 'McLaughlin Gallery; Karen Quantrill, , Orono, was awarded a $150.00 scholarship in. Business Administration Administration Year II, Finance and Accounting by the Rotary Club of Oshawa and F. Brian Schoehmaker, Orono was awarded a $200.00- scholarship for Special Achievement, Achievement, all Divisions by the Durham College Faculty Association. Drama Workshop (Continued from page 1) groups of people have already worked very hard. The box office staff is, responsible for your ticket, the house managers for the ushers and seating, the lighting crew for all the variations variations of light brightness, the sound effects for the music prior to the show. The expertly expertly formed stage is the work of more members. Others have erected large props on the stage and decorated the set. The actresses and actors must look the role they are to portray; costumes, make-up and hair styles have been attended attended to by other individuals. individuals. Small items must be carried on stage at precise ly the correct time; the stage manager and small prop crëw are working to ensure everything happens as it should. To cue actors, if necessary, we have another member. As you watch the cast perform, perform, remember that each has worked long and hard with the director and her assistant; show them by your applause that you appreciate their efforts. Hours of rehearsal time have been planned by the director and hours of rehearsal times have been devoted to producing a first-class show. All costs must be controlled controlled and tabulated and so every club needs a business manager. Moreover, every organization needs someone to co-ordinate ïhe rest, and for this we have a producer. Finally, when the work is done, we need to have so- Bowmanville Mall almost approved (Continued from page 1) At the Region last week Counc. Hubbard voted in support of the agreement between between the Region and Pythbow while Councs. Hamre and Cowman opposed opposed the agreement. On Monday in the matter of the rezoning application at the Town of Newcastle meeting, Councs. Hobbs, Hubbard and Woodyàrd voted in favour of approving the application while Councs. Cowman, Hamre and Mayor Rickard opposed the application. application. Counc. Taylor chairing the meeting broke the tie in support of denying the application. application. Never has the development came so close to gaining support support of the majority of council. council. The issue could now go to the Ontario Municipal Board hearing for their consideration. consideration. If such is the case and the Town still holds true to its objection the Town is committed to fight the proposal proposal at any board hearing. John Gascon, representing the Bowmanville Mall spoke out against approval stating the new proposed Mall would have an adverse affect on the downtown business area. He admitted there was a need for a Junior Department store in Bowmanville but that the Bowmanville Mall had been unable to obtain such due to ' the present business climate condition and due also to the fact that the Pythbow development proposal with a possible Zellers store was scaring off other such competitors competitors from locating in Bowmanville. Louis Musel, representing Pythbow said the scheme had been in the works since 1973. He pointed out that the downtown area had not been able to attract a major Junior Department store. He stated that 50 percent of the residents in Bowmanville Bowmanville shop outside the Town and that number is even greater when considering such as the needs from a Junior Department store. He said the Bowmanville Mall did not hâve the space for any great developent and doubted it could accommodate a Junior Department store. Musel said Pythbow had confirmation by letter that Zellers would be located in the Pythbow Mall and further stated that A&P was ready to locate a store in the Mall. It was pointed out that the food store would have 30.000 square feet, Zellers 52.000 and others 40,000 with an additional 30,000 to be added added at à later date. He further said the mall would provide employment for 250, and would generate $250,000 in taxes- for the Town. Musel said Zellers were ready to put up their dollars for a store in the south-west corner of Bowmanville. Peter Robarts, also speaking speaking on behalf of Pythbow said, "Wè are ready to go and will go. We want to get the job started." meone plan a party for us, don't we? Check your programme: you'll see which individuals have tackled each task. Kendal News NOVEMBER Though day by day as it closes Doth darker and colder grow The roots of the bright red roses Will keep alive in the snow. And when the winter is over The boughs will get new leaves, The quail come back to the clover And the swallow back to the eaves. The leaves today are whirling, whirling, The brooks are all dry and dumb, But let me tell you, my darling darling That spring will be sure to come. Alice Cary This year November has had many dark and rainy, days. Gordon Sinclair said that this has been the snowiest November in 25 years in Ontario and there are more days to come. On Sunday morning we welcomed Mr. Alex Ferris à layman from St. Stephen's United Church, Oshawa. The 1 scripture reading was 2 ,Cor- rinthians 9: 1-15 and John 13: 31-35. His sermon topic was "Ventures in Mission". On Tuesday, November 15th, our power went off at 3 p.m. I was just ready to bake a cake. Fortunately I had a good fire going in the wood stove so I continued in the semi-darkness and beat my cake with a big spoon. It made me think of November , days in a rural school before hydro was installed, I remember one dark November • day at three o'clock the Inspector stepped in. No one could see the blackboard or any printing. He said, "What are you playing playing here? Blindman's Buff?" He could . hardly see the children. Perhaps nothing has changed life as much in the' country as the coming of electricity, electricity, During the depression years a family was having a Thanksgiving supper on the prairie. They had raised a lot of chickens so the father said, "Why purchase a turkey, let us eat one of our own, chickens!" Now they had become rather tired of, chicken every day. Before they began the meal each one was to tell something for which they were thankful. When they pame to the oldest son he said,. "I don't think I have anything to be thankful for - just chicken." His Dad jumped up and turned off the electric lights and lit a coal oil lamp, put it on the table and they ate the Thanksgiving supper by the light of a lamp. The fall before they had had enough crop to pay for installing hydro. . Do you keep a diary? Someone Someone in each family should if for no other rea'son than recording births and deaths in the area. A five year diary is best because it is interesting to know what the weather was like a year ago or two years ago today. For example - last : Friday; it was a dull, miserable, windy, chilly day , with snow on the ground. The year before in 1982 it was a perfect Indian Summer day. \Ye went to Port Hope and Cobourg. Bought shoes, "a shirt-and roller towelling. In 1980, we four went up in a helicopter driven by our neighbour, Jeff Bickerstaff, at lb a.m. and returned an hour later. Wonderful ride, lots of ponds and valleys, around Orono. * L regret that I did not start i keeping- .a diary when I was young. 'How interesting it would be to read now! A girl was reading her grandmother's grandmother's diary. On one page ihe read"This has been the worst day of my life. I shall never forget it." O Grandma what happened that day? "I don't remember," said Grandma. Thinking of a Christmas gift for a young person, how about a five year diary! Those of you who listen to 'Neighbourly New' on C.B.L. radio each Sunday morning, heard of the two ladies named named Doris who had been pen pals for 56 years. One Dorr lived in Kamloops, B.C. thl.^ other down east of here maybe Smith Falls or was it Fenelon Falls? They had written written to the Maple Leaf Club in the old Family Herald. At first they wrote often. Then after they were married and had family responsibilities, they wrote once a year. As girls they exchanged pictures. This year 56 years later, the Doris and her husband husband of Kamloops, B.C. decided to come to Ontario to visit the other Doris and her husband. It was quite a meeting but each family found they had a lot in common common as both couples were farmers. . St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service - 9:45 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby BAL Th. United Church Orono Pastoral cÀÜVaA Charge §LMSj Minister \ Rev ' Wayne Wright SUN., NOVEMBER 27,1983 Orono United Church Church School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Bible Study & Hymn Sing Thursday 7:00 p.m. Friendship Room Bible Study Series on Dlscipleship Saturday 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Friendship Room Charge Official Board Tues., Nov. 29 7:30p.m. Main Hall U.C.W. General Meeting Thurs., Dec. 15 6:00p.m. Pot Luck Main Hall Kirby United Church Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning'Worship 9:45 a.m. THINK NOW OF CHRISTMAS .. : 4 Ain't Love Gund J Kosta Boda SNOWBALL 1 8.98; Boda Zoo Animals, - Glass,- Assorted 1928' JEWELLERY Panty HoseSpecials Leggs & Cover Girl Kodak and Polaroid CAMERAS KODAK FILM CARLTON CARDS and GIFT WRAP HAIR" CARE CURLERS & DRYERS also Braun Independent t (No Cord) ELECTRIC SHAVERS , BRAUN • PHIf-LISHAVE Men's gnd Ladies' Colognes & Perfumes Stuff's Pharmacy MAIn ST., ORONO, ONT., „• 983-500» J H STUtl - I i Stuff