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Orono Weekly Times, 9 Jun 1971, p. 4

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,O2ONO WEEKLY TIMES, WEDNESDAYY lUNE 9t4, 1971 kendal News A satisfactory sale was held at the Newtonville church last Sat- urday afternoon with articles as many and varied as the people that. donat ed them. There was also a fine table of home baking in the basement, ahl of which was sold. The proceeds will help in decorating the parsonage. Mrs. F. Dicker from Jamaica will speak in the Kendal Church on Friday evening June llth at 8 p.m. The U.C.W. of Newtonville, Shiloh and Kirby are invited to join with the Kendal ladies and bear this special speaker this Friday evening. All are welcome. Sympatby is extended to Mrs. Davidson on the sudden passing of ber husband on Saturday, June 5th while mowing the lawn. They bad purcibased the former Cowan bouse on the sixth line from Mr. Dick Morton. Mr. Davidson tauglit in the University during the week and the family came to th.-ir ncw home eacb weckend. There was a fine turn out at our Annivcrsary service to hear Rev. R. C. White of Oshawa, our form- er minister. He chose as his text "Where is your God?" Joel 2; 17 and, gave both chiîdren and ad- tilts à fine message. The children sang two numbers. Mrs. Allen Foster played for the junior choir. Mrs. K. Wood played for the Sunday School Annivegsary children which she and Yrs. L. Hoy had trained. It was fine to have so many boys and girls tak- ing part. Attendance pins were'given out for the ycar 1970 to the Sunday Sehool pupils. Those attehding thirty Sundays or more received a special prize donated by the U.C. W. Those attending thirty Sun- days or more were Donna Cooperc, Charlene Cooper, Michael Irwin, Craig Irwin and Janet Youngman. Also the two girls wbo teach Sunday School, Peggy Foster and Bonnie Geacb. These were presen- ted by Mrs. T. Stevens. One family in pioncer days travelling from Hope Township to Clarke.ý saw a flock of passen- ger pigeons flying jover and they were able 't fi the wagon box witb the birds tbey shot. This writcr's grandfather saw a flock ligbt in a tree. H1e put a bandful of bird shot into bis muskct and fired. He brought down pne hun- dred and forty-four birds; some bad a broken wing or leg etc. Mr. Allen Cathcart said tjiat one faîl when he was a small boy be saw tremendous flocks of passen- ger pigeons but the next f al there were only a few. Then they disappeared entirely. Thiî would be about a hundred years ago, in 1871. O.P.P. Report Newcastle Detachment The following is a iuminary of motor vehicle collisions and oc- currences investigated by the On- tario Provincial Police Newcastle Detachaient from May 23rd to May 29th, 1971. The weekly accident rate is higher than normal, with 26 niotor vehicle collisions investigatcd. Five persons suffered from injur- ies of 'a serious. nature, white il others were treated for minor In- jury. Fourteen persons were charged with Highway traffic of- fences, including 1 criminal code traffic offence. The Newcastle officers, along with other duties, investigated 66 general occurrences of which there were 4 maipOr andi 2 minor reports of Break, Enter and Thcft, 5 major and 6 minor reports of' common theft, 3 reports of mallec- ious damnage, 1 disturbance com- plaint, 2 trespassiiig complaints, 1 report of common assanit, 2 domestic or family complaints, 1 report of attempt fraud, and 5 erratic or dangerous drîving com plaints. Five persons are charg- cd with ýminor liquor offences, and 3 persons chargef with i m- paired driving. On May 24, 1971 at 5:00 p.m., the Bowmanville fire department were dispatched to a fire ar Cour- tice Secondoey school. The fire was caused by children tlîroving fireclrackers in a sawdust pile at the rear of the school. 'the fire spread into an exhaust vent and resulted in heavy smoke damage to a portion of the school inter- ior. investigation revealed that many cbildren in the area are ai- lowed by their parents to set off fireworks without any supervision whatsoever. A local by-law by the Township of Darlington provides that: (a) Fireworks are not permit- ted to be> soid to anyone under the age of.18 years. (b) Fireworks cannot be placed on display or sold by a storekeep- er until 3 days prior to Victori3 and Dominion Day bolidays. (c) Ignition of fireworks are not permitted before or after Vic- toria and Dominion Day holidays. (d) It is unlawful to ignite fireworks on a public street, road- way or park. (e) If fireworks are to bc ig- nited any place other than a per- sons own lprivate property, a pe& mit must be obtained. On May 25th, 1971, 6 new tires were stolen'from a tire rack tha». was left out overnight at a serv- ice station near Orono, Ontario. Business operators should make sure thiat ail items of value and on outside display bc stcured inside overniglit, and not leave open temptation to active theives. Beware of persons posing as bank inspectors, as there was a re- cent attempi by two maie persons to defraud a POfityrijol resident. When the victimi became suspie- ious, she called ber local bank manager. The suspects immediat- cly fled the scene, and are des- Robert Nixoàn (Continued from page 1) and community colleges must be asked to make an inventory of spae in their institutions and to make rooms not taken by sum- mer students available. Funds should also be made available on a, matching basis to local munici- palities and private organîzations. ,such as churches, community centres and the like who will agree to, provide accommodation at a nominal fee per bcd per iight. l'lie Euiropean countries provide cribed as neatly dressed. and in their early twenties. A motorcycle stolen from Tor- onto, was recovered in Caesarea, Ontario, on May 26, 1971. A youth from Toronto was arrested in con- nection wth the theft. A stolen vehicle from Darling- ton Township, was recovered a- bandoned west of Orono, on May 26, 1971. The vehicle sustained approximately $700.00 damage, and was discovered in a ditch up- side down. Break, Enter and Theft at two cottage sites located northeast of Bowmanville were dîscovered on May 27th and 28th. A number of household items were stolen from each cottage, including a 19" El- ectrohome portable T.V. se,t oval braided rug size 8' x 5', full set of Campbell golf clubs, .22 calibre Cooey boît action rifle, R.C.A. mantel radio, wooden tool box and tools, bînocui&rs, etc. Total value of items stolen appioximat- ely $80000. Anyone who may bave information conccrning these thefts are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial 'Police in New- castle. Physical Educatio'n (eontinued from page 1) inter-scholastically and the Phys- ical Education Departments at- tempts to provide for these stu- dent s as much individual activity as time and space permit. In the elementary schools, the program is more of a "readiness" training for later years. Even very young childrcn can be tauglit rhythm, balance. good posture and control. Tbey can iearn to share team work, to lose and win grace- fuily, to be tolerant, and even, perhaps, to learn some qualities of ,leadership, In uine with the "continuous progress" thcory, the Physical Ed- ucation Council hopes in the near future to produce a K-13 Resource Book, with activity skill progres- sion lists and a suggcsted con- current aciivity progra mfor each school and area. Physical Education personnel in Northumberland and Durham Counties feel that the need for "education for leisure" is vital in a future where more and more free time may be available. They are striving now to teach skilis that will give health and pleasure long after the students graduate. Mr. Bradford and Mr. Rose were than ked by Board member Mr.-A. J. Werry. Bef ,FThrowin'g your back into something means that maybe you might just throw your back out. That's painful,.... and no way to enjoy the nice things in life. When you've got to move or lift something, first test the weight. If you can't lift it easily, get some help. That's seif-defence. 'And it works, for you and your family. Your Workmen's Compensation Board and Safety Associations, Ontario. Choose your Wedding Stationary from the popular BOUQUET - PRESTIGE INVITATION LINE, Canada's ffrst choice of Wedding 'and S ocial forms A wide choice designs and types to choose from. INVITATIONS - ANNOUNCEMENTS - MATCHES RESTAURANT For Rent on llighway 115, north of Orono Now in Operation GoodOppotunt Apply MIKE'S- and NICKS' SH'ELL R.R. 2, Orono, Ont, Phone 98e-9303 r US

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