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March came in with a e alae y ings is ing sure that it goes out the the name given to a numâ€" ber of special programs planned for schoolâ€"age chilâ€" dren _ and their parents, during the March school break, which begins March 22 and ends March 26. same way. The programs include everything from free ice skating to supervised bus tours. Organizers of some parents to register their children as soon as possible to assure them a place. aa > a w“"' 5 . PM : n o rT. .t ogee* * .,.'-\‘\/";-:'y Pugk > % /fi,‘xa-;;: 4s Wm. Chronicle, Wednesday , March 17, lm-dhéoo â€",5!*. amily holiday happenings planned for March brea The _ Moses Springer, Waterloo and Albert Mcâ€" Cormick Arenas are offerâ€" ing free ice skating on Monâ€" day, March 22 and Tuesâ€" day, March 23 from 2 until 4 p.m. There will be no skating offered on Wedâ€" nesday, March 24. On Thursâ€" day, March 25, the Moses Springer and Albert Mcâ€" Cormick Arenas will be ofâ€" fering free skating from 3 until 5 p.m. The Waterloo Arena will offer the same from 2 until 4 p.m. The Arthur Stephen, 29, of Kitchener, admissions ofâ€" ficer in the registrar‘s ofâ€" fice of Wilfrid Laurier Uniâ€" versity, has been named to the new post of director of liaison, effective imâ€" mediately. He will report to ‘Dr. Neale Tayler, acaâ€" demic viceâ€"president. Mr. Stephen is a 1973 gradâ€" uate of Wilfri® Lavrier Uniâ€" versity in honors history and was named to the dean‘s honor roll for high academic Canada Post reminds the public of its new postal rates. As of Jan. 1, the cost of sending mail to overseas points increased; as of March 1, the cost of sending a letter to the United States increased; and a new domestic inâ€" surance _ rate _ schedule went into effect March 1. Overseas mail: Sealed first class letter mail increased from 15 cents to 20 cents for one ounce. _ Printed papers, which _ includes _ printed matter, newspapers and greeting cards will cost 15 cents to send one ounce air mail to other countries, and by surface, the rate is 10 cents for one ounce. Postal rate reminder Special delivery services WLU post created New improvements in Canada‘s competition policy are helping to ensure more truth in advertising, clear and wellâ€"defined guarantees and honest selling practices that protect both business and consumer. y sServices is sponsofring supervised trips on school buses to three different locations. On _ Tuesday. Marchâ€" 23. children between the ages of 6 and 13 are invited to take part in a bus tour of the African Lion Safari in Rockton, Ontario. The trip will take place between 1 and 4:30 p.m. child. A There will be a tour of the Royal Ontario Museum. Toronto, â€" Ontario, on Wednesday, March 24. It is open to children between 12 and 16 years of age and the cost is $4.50 per person. The trip will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. In the academic year just ending Mr. Stephen and Helene Amster, his assisâ€" tant, visited 230 schools throughout the province, the most ever visited in one year. three arenas will be open for free skating from % March 26. â€" _ The Waterloo Communâ€" A Niagara Falls tour, including visits to the Welâ€" land Canal, Niagara Falls, Ontario _ Tourist _ Shop, Rainbow Bridge, Marine Aquarium _ and _ Dolphin Show in Niagara Falls New _ York, will take place on Thursday, March 25. The bus leaves at 9:30 standing. One result was a rise of more than 20 per cent in those mentioning WLU as one of their three choices for university in their apâ€" plication to the provincial applications centre. such as registration, parâ€" cel post and insurance and special delivery has also increased. U.S. A. mail: A letter of up to one pound in weight is 10 cents for the first ounce and nine cents for each additional ounce. For rates over one pound, contact the Waterâ€" loo Post Office. Insurance rates: There is no more free insurance. The > limit of insurance a customer can buy for their packages has been increased from $200 to $1,000. First class mail which was previously reâ€" stricted to registration for indemnity purposes is now available for postal inâ€" surance coverage. the cost is $3.50 per André OueReat , Miriater. André Oueltat. miniatre. a seat, phone Waterioo Community Services, Monâ€" day to Friday, between 8:30 and 4:30 pm. All tickets must be picked up in adâ€" vance and they include the school bus transportation as well as admissions â€"to all the areas being toured. The Kitchener and Waterâ€" loo Family YMCA‘s are organizing _ two _ allâ€"day trips including a winter excursion to the country. An excursion to Paradise Lake will be held on Monâ€" day, March 22. The outing will include hiking and exploring in the woods, outdoor _ winter _ games, skating, tobogganing, and a hot meal cooked over an open fire. All participatâ€" ing children must be propâ€" erly dressed to spend the greater part of the day outside. A trip to the Ontario Science Centre Toronto, will be held on Friday March 26. Nonâ€"members are welâ€" comed and â€" registration forms can be picked up at both YMCA branches or mailed to interested parties. Preâ€"registration is required for both of the trips. ~4 Waterloo bowling lanes are offering reduced rates during the March break. Waterloo Lanes on Prinâ€" cess Street are offering three games of five pin bowling for $1.20 or one game for 45 cents. The prices include free bowling shoe rental. For a list of the times these rates are available, phone 886â€"2900. Our ideal is a faiy marketplace for everyone. For free literat?e on Canada‘s competition policy and how it works for you, write to: Box 99, Ottawa K1N 8P9. A number of programs Anvolving _ films, _ stdries and crafts will be presentâ€" ed at the Waterloo Public Libraryâ€" and the Parkside Branch. & On Monday, March 22, an Animated â€" Film Festival will be shown. This will include a selection of the best films of the year chosâ€" en from Saturday matinee programs. Tickets are not necessary for this event. The Fifth Annual Dragon Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, March 23. Children will learn all aâ€" bout dragons through story, games, songs and craft. The program is open to schoolâ€"age children only. The same program will be held at the Parkside Branch on March 25. A Laurel and Hardy speâ€" cial will be held on Wednesâ€" day, March 24. The two comedy movies are open to the whole family and no tickets are necessary. On â€" Thursday, March 25, the circus comes to the Waterloo Public Library. Children can enjoy one hour of watching the circus parâ€" ade, reading stories and singing songs. There is popcorn for everyone and the program is free of charge. The same event On Kâ€"W DRAPERIES LTD. 172 King St. W. Kitchener FREE BROADLOOM INSTALLATION All drapery fabrics and sheers. Bedspreads and drapes to match. ‘‘We carry Celanese and Richmond" see our samples in your home No obligation to buy. FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL 885â€"5530 _ BIRKS JEWELLERS young adults in choosing a career. This week, a police officer will be present to disâ€" cuss his career and the work of the police in general. All programs begin at 2:30 p.m. and tickets are available for _ Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. regular retail Price on : Fairview Park Mail