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Orono Weekly Times, 27 Jun 1990, p. 10

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10-Orouo WeekIy Times, Wedumesdmy, J.,.. 27, 19% Pro oes WrtingAys Off Tetra packs No. .1 on hit Iist-overpackaging According ta the results of the, Dirty Dozen campaign presented to the Times office on Monday Juices packed in Tetra Paks head the ist of over-packaged items., According to Helen MacDonald the Dirty Dozen campaign was organized by a conpsortium of En- vironmental Groups known as En- vironment Action Ontario. The program undertaken by EAO has beén underwvay for the past year with the purpose of publicizing the over-packaging of items of constant use in ,the home. 1EAO circulated -somne 8000 ques- tionnaires asking individuals to fin out the score card using 12 of what they thought were the- most over packaged items. Locally the Ontario associationl was assisted by the Port Gran- by/Newcastle Environmeni Com- by Gord Milîs The Grade 3 students of Kirby Centennial School who met with Toronto Blue Jay, left fielder, George Bell, at the SkyDome. Each day the Grade 3 students taught by Mrs. Adams at Kirby Centennial School, allow time to share each others daily news. 1One news itemthat surfacedt for discussion, was George Bel's Golf Tournament, held eac eaé o as mo ney for an orphanagehe spon- sors in bis homne town of San Pedro de Marcoris, in the Dominican Republic. The Grade 3 students, decided to utilize their allotted process writing" time to Write to George Bell about the orphanàage. These letters prompted George to invite the students to meet him at the SkyDome on Tuesday, June I 9th. The meeting took place behind the Blue'Jay dugout, where the students had the opportunity to ask George a variety of questions. .George wasn't spared, he was asked what it feit like te be se rich amongst se many poor people. He said that he was glad since the money earned playing baseball gave him the chance to help se many. When asked who his favorite player was, George said simply, "George Bell". He'also admitted to the children that his favorite food was from MacDonalds. George aiso told, them, that he wouldn't do anything unhealthy, like chew tobacco! On a family note,. George saîd he was taught how te play basebal by his father, and he hopes that his 'own four sons may also play the game. George told the students that he loves to be with bis family,,and they will be coming te Toronto on June 3th te remain there for the rest of the summer. There is no doubt that George Atonio, Bell wilI remain a firm favor ite with-the Grade 3 students of Kîrby Centennial -School, for some time te come. History made ai the Pines school To the 14 grade 8 students, also .. awarded "Participation Cer- ' ~~tificates" in the same category, well -done. To the 18 grade 8 students, ~ '~L~X~ awarded special volleyball cer- * tificates from the Ontario Govern- ide ment, hearty congratulations. * Finally, to the 27 grade 7 and 8 students, who received Academic Award Certificates,(1-lnours 80) congratulations on your special ~*; I ~achievement. As-the students go forward, it is as well to remember that the caliber of the "Pines"' Public School teachers are also reflected by al of the student's achievements, noted or not. by Gord Milîs The Awards Day at the Pines Public School last Friday, saw local school history made. For the first time ever, Aaron Staples, and'Tom Tamblyn, won a "Pines Crest", two years in a row. The Crests are awarded to students in Grade 7 and 8, who, during the school year, compete in 12or more activities consisting of- both sports and academnic subjects, with honours. Other winners of a "Pines Crest" Were, Mark Foster and Andrea Hartmnano. Winners of the "Lamp of Knowledge Placques" ail requiring an average greater t han 85 per cent were, Christine Jones, Brett Graves, Allison McMannus, Tricia Dubeaû', Janice Beier, Tanya Mercer, Jamies Osmond, Jason Twardowski, Chris Mlages, Aaron Staples, Tracy RuddelI, Andrea Hartmann, and Anbonia Reed. To the 17 grad e 7 students award- ed "Participation Certificates" for participation in 6 to 8 activities, weIl done. 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