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4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 4, 1990 Kirby Centennial School Graduation picnic and- pacdriatric patient days at 1,035, ai l consisýtan t with Ilho0se of a year ago. The number of mn-patient and out-patient operations came in at 1924 comparing with 1877 in the previous year. The emierg-ency department saw the greatest increase with 29,910 visits comparîng with 28,463 in the year 88-89. There was also an in- crease in the visits to the laboratory and radiology departments. Out pa- tient visits in total were reported at 56,576. The length of stay per patient (days) have been reduced over the past year, short termn say reported at 7.28 days (8.18 days in 88-89). Chronic length of stay was reported at 247.20 days (583.75 in 88-89) and for the newborn 3.97 days compar- ing with 4.07 days in 1988-89.' Douglas S. James, treasurer, reported what he called a reasonab ly successful year consider- ing rising, costs and financial On Monday, at noon, the twenty- five graduating 'students from Orono's Public School, came to the park in Orono, for a picnic and a little end of school year fujn. The weather was gorgeous, and the lunch, provided by the Orono Parent Teacher Association, delicious. To top off this fair, a huge chocloate iced, cream and jmm filled cake, was eagerly tucked into by all, încluding the "Times" reporter. Following the lunch, the students put "Goldilocks" on trial for steal- ing the Three Bear's porridge and for sleeping in the smallest bear's bed. "Goldilocks" was subsequent- ly "found guilty. as charged" and sentenced. The -mock trial" gave the students the opportunity to re- create a court trial, based upon their observations at a court trial which they> had attended in con- junction with their school studies. Nothing was missed, "Goldilocks" was subjected to cross examination by the crown, finger print evidence was introduced, together with the evîdence of the two arresting policemen. "Goldilocks" lawyer, in turn cross-examined the policemen, and called witnesses on her behaîf. At the conclusion of "Goldîlocks" trail, Vice Principal ion Leith was ordered to stand trial by the Grade 6 students, charged with, giving a false age, leaving the school grounds prior to 3:30 p.mn., and consistently telling "sick jokes." These charges -caught Mr. Leith completely by surprise, as it was in- tended too. Under the cir- cumstances he could offer little evidence, and was soon found "ýguilty as charged." His sentence consisted of the presentation of a diploma, which stated his real age as 40 and not 29, with a promise to display the said diploma in a promi- nient position at his new school. He was also the recipient of a fine "T" Shirt emblazoned with two large fish that he wished he had caught. The day was a happy one for the departing Grade 6 students, and one that they will long remember. Their teacher, Carol Bailey, was thanked by ail the students for their final public school year, and their sentiments were echoed by aIl the parents present. Graduation pins were presented to ail the students by -Wendy B's of Main Street, Orono.ý Memorial emergency continues to increase *YES! Get the facts. *Let's TaiLk Cadi the .Ontario Ministry of HealthAýIDS Hot1ine i -8O0I-668-AIDS The statistical highlights presented at the annual meeting of Memorial Hospital recently were consistant with those of the previous year. The exception came in the average length of stay per pa- tient (days). Patient days for medical rested at 11,508 comparable to that of the 1988-89 years. The statiseical report also showed surgical patient days at 3,057; obstetrical days at 1640 61 cc Reg. $60595 Sale $W4.95 'ale $51 9. 56 --- - - - - Up to $70.OO OFF Retail Price Free Chain With Every Saw Free Bar Guard and File Kit 50-3.0 cu. in. 49cc £asy to use on tough jobs, thrs chain sa. puts prof essionai performance mjc the ands of non- protessioiaiS Eficent, qmiet. vibrationr dampened. the 50 s perfect for part tme users miro demand toit f.me performance. Ineria acboated chin braire sandard. 61-3.8 cu. in. 61.5cc Ideai for farmers. tomeowner, .ufiifp ,mirers. Buif for tfeitng average sred trmber and fort.mbng Ejetrmc_ gnitono chancatcfe. andinerta actovajer char braire sandard. SMALL ENGIN E REPAIRS RL PH Hardware LDowntown Orono Phone 983-5207.. restraints being imposed by the Ministry, of Health. Operating revenue showýed an fin- crease of 17.2 percent at $1 1,926,496 while operating costs i, rose to $12,533,242, an increase of 21.5 percent. The operating deficit was modest at the end of March 1990 at $51 ,258 comparing with $26,665 in 1988-89. Jamnes said it was becoming more and more difficuit to accumulate funds for the replacement of equip- ment and furnishings. He said in the future the hospital would have to' continue to look to the comn- munityv and. the, Foundation for funds for the needed capital addi- tions. The board looks to the year 1990-91 as another year of financial restraints. James said each year now becomes a challenge to provide ade- quate health care to the community without having to severely curtail staff and services. m