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Orono Weekly Times, 11 Mar 1987, p. 11

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1 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 11, 1987-11 Carnival Day Pancake Breakfast at Clarke Photo by Janette Desousa Clarke High School was a hive of activity last Thursday morning as it was Winter Carnival Day. There were many, activités planned throughout the day to keep students and staff hopping. The money raised raised from this day went to the Cancer Society. Students raised money by gathering sponsors for their endurance endurance in such activities as skiing, skating and snowmobiling. A scavenger hunt was held as well as a dance-a-thon. Pictured above are a few of the many people who partook partook in a pancake breakfast in the cafeteria. The pancakes were being gobbled up faster than Don Dawson, principal and Bob Willsher, Newcastle Northumberland Northumberland Board of Education Ward III representative, could dish .them out. The Prime Minister of Clarke High School, Dylan Parker along with his deputy, Blair Smith were kept busy registering students for the various events. They were the organizers of this fun-filled day along with help from many other students and staff. Counc. Harare critical for hiring outside legal Counc. Diane Hamre was most critical of council over the fact of giving approval to hire a lawyer outside outside the Town of Newcastle when the Town solicitor would not possibly be available. Council had given the planning department approval to hire Mike Armstrong to represent the Town in a hearing if the Town solicitor, David Sims was not available. Hamre stated that Armstrong not ■ only had a possible conflict "as a member of the Regional Planning Committee and also one that represents many developers. ' She pointed" out that a bid had been made by a Town of Newcastle lawyer for work from the Town and felt that as such business should be kept within the Town when possi- Kendal News (Grinned Com page 2) And he sprang into the bilabong singing.... Now his ghost may be heard singing... singing... . 1 Eventually whert law and order came to this land the ranchers became tired of these native people begging for food and clothing at their back door so they said "Let's give them a reserve. (They owned all the land before'the white man came. How can you give 9 person something he already owns?) So they "gave" them a reserve. The poorest, dryest, land there was. Then they put <a white man in charge. He had all authority. Along came a surveyor and found bauxite that will make aluminum. Could they establish a mine and refinery. O.K. Now the picture in the book shows the native women hanging out their wash within a stone's <(i;row of a big refinery with all it's ist and noise. ~ The natives say the guns and the dog's are gone but oppression. ble. She said it was time to look at this issue. Counc. Cowman who held the chair at the time of the debate said that the Town had given approval for the hiring of Mike Armstrong if David Sims was not available and that such a motion had been duly passed by council. She also pointed out that the hearing had passed and that David Sims had been able to represent the Town. Larry Kotseff, Chief Administrative Administrative Officer, said staff would in the future consider a Town of Newcastle lawyer when a quick reply was required. It was pointed out during the debate that a former council had hired David Sims as Town,'solicitor and no change had ever been made. poverty and hunger are still with us. Note - Spelling of Australian words may be wrong. Alberta's story was then told. First the buffalo hunters came, then 1 the rancer and grain grower. So the natives have retreated to north of Edmonton. Is the native allowed to hunt the Caribou and fish or trap there? Ah no, for the last six years the multinational multinational oil companies have been trying to get permission to put in oil wells and pipe lines. The government government keeps changing thé laws because it wants the revenue. Who will win out the natives or the multinational multinational oil companies? The meetiqg closed with Hymn 249 "Jesus shall reign.". Lunch was provided by Mrs. L. Downes. It was a birthday cake in honour of Miss C.W. Stewart's birthday. birthday. Our hostess Mrs. D. Youngman also helped provide. Next meeting is April the first at the home of Mrs. A. Cathcart. The World Day of Prayer service was held in Kendal Church School March 6th" with over twenty in attendance. attendance. Since it was the hundredth hundredth anniversary of it's beginning some of us were dressed in old- fashioned costume. There had to be Two new programs at Durham College Durham College is offering two new courses, Fine Carpentry and Fabrication to • women who have been out of the workforce for at least three years. Funding for the re-entry programs programs comes from the Canadian Jobs Strategy Program of the Federal Government. , These programs are designed for women who are re-entering the work force and offer a combination of training and work experience to help them qualify for challenging careers. The Fine Carpentry Program provides the participant with skills to perform fine carpentry work and the Fabrication Program prepares the participant for a career in quality quality control inspection, brake-press operation, shearer operation, layout or spot welding. Tuition and books 1 are free and training allowances to cover living, day care and transportation costs are available to qualified applicants. applicants. Both programs provide a 29 week integrated combination of classroom instruction and work ex perience in these non-traditional occupations. occupations. -, With these programs, Durham College is attempting to fill a need in the community. Information from the Labour Market Needs Assessment and Training Requirements Requirements Forecast indicates a need for training in the areas of carpentry and fabrication due to the growth of the construction industry, industry, and the industrial growth in the Durham Region. For further information, contact Durham College at 576-0210, ext. 453. s$ Happy jg 90th Birthday p "Great" || IGrandma Hamilton E from I»} Your Boys Scott & Neil B f SADIE A. HAMILTON | The Waste Problem - Science, Politics or money? The Durham Science Lecture Series this month features Options Facing Communities in Waste Disposal. Jim Temple, District Manager and President of Canadian Canadian Operations for Waste Management Management will address this issue Tuesday, Tuesday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre at Durham Col- 1 lege. Temple's lecture will outline why the waste problem has been called "The issue of the 80's", how science and recycling can help alleviate the problem, and the social and political barriers that prevent effective waste disposal practices. Temple has twelve years experience experience in the waste industry covering waste collection, landfill design, siting and operation, resource recovery and transfer station station operation. Admission to the lecture is free and everyone is welcome to attend". The Durham Science Lecture Series is sponsored by the Board of Education and Durham College to provide a professional development vehicle for teachers, enrichment for students and information to the community. a birthday cake and Mrs. E. Foster whose birthday is in March was asked asked to blow out the candles. The service service was extra fine. There was also a dialogue from Kendal and a musical trio from Newton ville. Mrs. M. Stevens gave highlights of Some former services. Mrs. M. Caswell was the organist. A social time was enjoyed by all after the "service. Two men after a Stewardship meeting were talking abbut chickens. "It is correct to say of a hen she is "sitting" or "setting" the first man asked. "My friend,"" said the other, "that don't interest me a-tall. When I hear a hen crackle, 1 wanta know whether she's laying or lying." f s* & ! Sfe f (®) WE REMEMBER WHEN- . ' 20 YEARS AGO • SHE WAS 29 again TO YEARS AGO SHE WAS 39 AGAIN AND TODAY SHE IS 49 AGAIN HAPPY "AGAIN" GRANDMA LOVE NORM & LENORE 1 ■W £ i &> £ The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE MARCH BREAK BONANZA (March 16 ■ 20,1987) Join in the fun! Take part in our Fourth Annual Program Monday: Beach Party/Bo\/vling Tuesday: A Day at the Ganaraska For, est Centre Wednesday: Printmaking/Hydro Tour/Magic Show Thursday: Easter Egg Painting/Skating Party/ " Puppet Show. ( • Friday , "Freckle Juice" (Theatre Show) / Gym Gamps / Museum Tour / Movies. An action packed week for the kids for only $25.00! ! Check your Community Activity Guide (pg. 22) or call the Town of Newcastle Community Services Department.at Department.at 623-3392 for details on fees, times and locations. locations. ' t NOTE: Some events have limited space so register NOW!! Date of Publication: March 4,1987 P.O. No. A 1376

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