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4 • 1 6-Orqno Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 24,1988 Orono Public Volleyball winners V The Orono Public School sent their boy's volleyball team to a recent recent Kinsmen Volleyball tournament tournament held in the Bowmanville High School. The Orono team was the winner of the Consolation round. Pictured above (back row) Mike. Dreslinski, Aaron Staples, Ryan Nixon, Steve Shetler, Ian ' Ander son, Mr. J. A. Leith, coach; (front row) Chad Maartense, Matt Traf- ford, Tom Tamblyn, Jamie Shetler, Ben Deremo, Chad Hagstrom and Tom Cox. Orono Public School News Report Ideal for Home or Office Silk Mixed Planters ■ ■ For a Hint of Spring . . . Daffodils 5 for $ 2.50 The Apple 6lo//om • /hop DOWNTOWN ORONO 983-9155 After Hours 983-9656 Congratulations to the Orono Boy's Volleyball team who won the consolation in the Bowmanville Kinsmen Junior Volleyball Tournament. Tournament. Each player received a bronze medallion. The players who played in the tournament were: Aaron Staples, Tom Tamblyn, Mike Dreslinski, Stephen Shetler, Jamie Shetler, Chad Maartense, Chad Hagstrom, Ian Anderson, Tommy Cox, Ben Deremo, Ryan Nixon and Matt Trafford. Congratulations also to the Orono Girl's Volleyball team in their tournament'they also won the consolation. Last Tuesday, February 16th Orono and Lockhart schools combined to have their own Mini Olympics. There were events such as Snowball Throw, Skiing Race and Biathalon etc. This event was similar to playday. We thank Mr. Lunn for his time and effort to make us skis for one of the special events. Tuesday, February 9th, 1988 was our, annual school speech contest. Here are the names of the competitors: competitors: Tracy Ruddell, Aaron Staples, Dyson Drury, Mandie Fluke, Tracy Eames, Stephanie Childs, Tereza Henderson, Danelle Borremans and Jill Rypstra, Aaron Staples was chosen to go to the Legion on February 14th, and Tracy Ruddell was the next runner up. Mrs. Allin's class celebrated Valentine's Day with each little kid decorating a small box and putting a lunch inside. They then traded lunches, just like a box lunch social. Mrs. Allin encouraged them to wear red and white for this event. The Grade 4, 5 and 6 classes have already begun to put together their own routines. Gymnastics is every Wednesday at Lockhart School. The people who teach gymnastics are Mrs. Allin, Mr. Eames and Madame Joe. Reporters: Stephen Johnson and Chad Maartense The Pines School News Report Wnll, * y--. . n , ■ * 1988 BRINGS TWO IMPORIANT CHANGESTOTHE ONTARIO FARM TAX REBATE PROGRAM Girls' Basketball: Ms. Wilson and the girls' basketball basketball team have been working hard the past month preparing themselves for their games. Their first game was on February 3rd against Bowmanville Sr. Public School. Their second game was an Wednesday, the 10th, against M. J. Hobbs. Excellent games were played, but, unfortunately, our girls were defeated in both games. However, on February 18th the girls' team, played a game against St. Stephen's S. S. and managed their first win qf the season. Well done, girls! On Friday, the 12th of February, The Pines had planned to hold their "Share The Flame" Valentine's Dance, but, due to the heavy snow that day, the school buses were cancelled and the dance was postponed to Monday, the 15th. Carnations were sold for the occasion. occasion. Everyone had a blast!!! by Ramee Cyr and Caitlin Jess Kidney Foundation Dane® March 5th The Ransberry Family in conjunction conjunction with lhe Kidney Foundation Foundation Durham Unit will host the seventh annual Kidney Foundation Dance on March 5th at 8:00 p.m. at tin Newcastle Community Hall. Music will be provided by The Tradesman, a five piece country and western band. You will also be entertained by Fran Williams and Albert Moher, guest fiddlers. Meanwhile, Harold (Mac) Ransberry will direct square dancing. dancing. Tickets are $15.00 per cquple. For information call Harold Ransberry at 983-9597. Tickets will be available at the door. CHANGE NUMBER ONE: The Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program now makes two payments a year to farmers and farm property owners, compared to one annual payment previously. CHANGE NUMBER TWO; Those eligible for the program will receive two forms to. complete--one in the spring and the second one in early fall. Each must be completed and returned to obtain each payment. Completing the first form will generate a payment of approximately 50% of the total 1988 rebate based on the previous year's eligible tax levy. Completing the second form will result in a second payment for the,-"balance of the property owners' 1988 rebate and will be based on the owners' actifal . 1988 eligible tax levy. WHAT STAYS THE SAME The Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program is designed to ease the tax burden faced by farmers. Farmers Ire not required to pre-pay a portion of their municipal taxes to qualify for the rebate. ■ 100% of municipal taxes on eligible farm land and outbuildings may be rebated. No rebate will be paid for taxes levied on farm residences and one acre of land. There will be no reassessment of farm properties unless changes to the property that would normally require reassessment are made. r For more information about the Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program and the changes, contact: Farm Assistance Programs Branch 777. Bay Street, 12th floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 Ministry of Agriculture and Food ONTARIO Or call collect (416) 585-6565. Jack Riddell, Minister David Peterson, Premier