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*~Pgq 6.WhibyFree Press, Wednesday, May 26, 1993 'lThats the Ticket' A SCENE from Saint Marguerite d'Youvil[e School's production of 'That's the Ticket' presented May 18 to 21. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whitby Free Press z' RETIRING West Lynde principal Phil Long looks at pictures of hlm done by a Grade 7 class. An open house washeld at the Millard TRAFALGAR CASTLE On Saturday, May 29 our school will be presenting our annual May Day festival starting at 1 p.m.. This year, rnany of the old traditions have been altered to concur with changes in our modem .society. Our May Queen this year, Shelley Brahare, will be ging an address. She and er counisellors, Ingrid Hirt and Daniela Canabal, will be able te choose their own attire for the festivities instead of wearing the original white gown and dresses. There will ho a processional înarch -in which ail four houses will ha represented, our celebration singers have a music program, and various dances wil ho performed, such as a Mexican offering, a Chinese dance and the Maypole as well as a few others. Following the ceremonies there are many wonderful activities. There is a petting zoo, a car wash, clowns with balloons and children's garnes, face painting, a tea room, tours of the castle, an antique car display, international foods and a grand auction which will surely be a highlight. Hopefully, the weather will he sunny and warmn andi, although this is my first year of school I'm looking forward te this highly acclaimed day and I hope that alI will consider joining us for this school-wide avent. Unfortunateiy, last week's two of the new prefects for next year were omitted accidently. They are Kavta Hardner and Alanna Chadee, both of Whitby. Congratulations te hoth of these girls who have attended Trafalgar for many years. school Wednesday for Long, who's been principal there for six years. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whitby Free Press ANÉ iAIN The Toronto/York Durham Region of the Ontario March of Dimes will be hosting its third annual 'March of Success' walk-a-thon on Sunday, June 13. At 2 p.m., the 8-km. walk will begin at Lakeview Park and continue along the Oshawa Bike Trail. Registration begins at 1:30 p.în. The walk-a-thon is sponsored by the Whitby Racquet and Fitness Club, and the first 50 walkers te register will be given a free two-week pass te the club. Prizes for walkers who bring in the highest aniount of pledge money include a six-month full membership te, Whitby Racquet and Fitness Club (value $200) and four pay-one-price passports complimentary of Canada's Wonderland (value of $125). Ail monies raised from the walk-a-thon will be used te purchase assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs and environmental aids for adults with physical diýabilities. Sponsorship forms are available at the Ontario March of Dimes office inside the Civic Auditorium, CKDO Radio, Whitby Racquet and Fitness Club, and any Oshawa TD Bank, Scotia Bank or Canadian Tire. For more information about the March of Success, call the Ontario March of Dimes office at 434-5280. Vohmnteers recognizÎed On May 26 nt the Hungarian Culture Club in Oshawa, the Heart and Stroke Foundation will hold its third annual 'Jump Rope for Heart' volunteer appreciation luncheon. The winning schools of a three-prize draw from the Durham and Northumberland boards will ha presented with their prizes at the luncheon. First prize is a GE camcorder, courtesy of Westmount Kiwamis and the Pickering insmen Club. Second prize will he a $500 Canadian Tire gift certificate and third prize is a VCR. Once again, 98 schools, an increase of three over lnst year, from Durham Region will be taking part in the two-hour skipping event. The cardiovascular program is geared te aIl grade levels and teaches the importance of regular exercise and proper nutrition in the prevention of heart disease and stroke. Durham and Northumherland schools raised over $350,000 in the 1991192 kchool year. The Heart and Stroke Foundation will aise present special awards to the regfion's four skipping demonstration team coaches. The teams, comprised of 18 students, heip premnote Jump Rope for Heart throughout al Durham Region schools, by demonstrating the cardiovascular henefits of skipping, using a variety of routines and techniques. ..,Pagq 26, Whitpy 1 , . ý C-ý'0 .1 Whity rsidets h rael ast on eked yhv tim t viittheEnirnenultoi imn beofmanvyci on May 30 On ehifof Onty rlouhms citatCearea, dfuan igrom- Tt the stthrenn Enviroment Fair nBwillbe hendMin the Bowmanville recreational complex, Highway 2 at Regional Road 57 (exit 401 at Waverley Road). With 75 exhibitors lined up, the fair is organized in a 'trade show>' format. This year's entertainmeat includes an Aficn slde presentation, the P.W. Worman puppet show on backyard composting1 and the 'Jane and Dave Awesome Environmental Adventure. A children's craft workshop from reusable inaterials, as well as button-making and face-painting, will be activities offered. Admission and day care are free. For information, contact Sue Larsh at (416) 623-8814. To the west, on Saturday, May 29, the community of Whitevale and Pickering Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) are hosting 'Country Days' and a walk-a-thon. Enjoy the hospitality of Whitevale's log-sawing, spinning and weaving demos, bake sale and much more. On June 5, an environmental fair is coming te Scarborough's Woodside Square (Finch and McCowan). Music, entertainment and activities are planned threughout the day. From il a.m. to 3 p.m., Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions. By bringing your own conýtainer, you can receive compost in the parking lot. Exhibitors wishing a table can caîl Jessica at 321-5572. Environmental fairs are designed te share a network of information. Products are sold by exhibiters and conservation ideas are offiered through displays, videos and literature te the growing number of Canadians whlo want to be directiy involved in improving the environment. In- a consumer society,' citizens meet their own ever-increasing demands wit little regard for the amnount of energy or material resources they use and/or how the environmient is degraded by the disposaI of their wastes. High consumer demand became a strategie economic goal in many Western countries after World War II and was artificially stimulated through advertising. In a 'conserver society,' responsible citizens make concerted efforts te reduce consumption of energy and material resources. Conserving citizens aiso alter their habits in order te reduce the production of waste and other materials that that harm the environment. Mardi on June 13