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Orono Weekly Times, 22 Nov 1978, p. 5

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I Clarke1 Computer Goofs On Wednesday, November 15th, students of Clarke received their interim report. Unfortunately, the computer goofed and instead of giving them their overall average, it gave them an average for the six highest marks. A lot of elated students were dis- appointed. Ail students who fmnaily made it on the Honour Roll after the averages were corrected, were allowed 'to, have spares. Any released students from the study who cause a disturbance or who fails to make the January Honour Roll, wiil once again have to go to a supervise~d study. Must raise funds for Smoke Shelter As we said last week, Student Council was going to put up a shelter outside in our recreation area, now they've made a slight change. It m7ill cost $200.00 to build the lean-to. They decided it was unfair to the non-smokers to give that much money to the smokers. As a result, they decided students would have to raise $100.00 towards the shelter. Dise Jockey Dance On November 24th, the Yearbook Club is having a Dise Jockey Dance. The profits of this dance will go towards paying for the year- book. F. R. Tenna nt Fuels Lt. Phone 983-5693 High School News School rings on sale School rings wiil go on sale, November 24th. A small gold ring, with the year, stone of your choice, CHS and your initiaIs on the inside costs $104.00. A silver ring with the same choices costs $34.00. Aise they are selling charms. A silver charm with a stone of your c'hoice, the year and CHS will cost $10. You pay a $10.00 down payment on the day the rings and charms are sold Wins Bronze Medal Congratulations to Silvia Ruegger. On Saturday, Nov. 18th, 1978, Silvia, a member of the Ontario Teani, placed 3rd in the National Cross Country Championship. This meet was held in Stanley Park, Van- couver. For ber efforts Silvia received a Bronze Medal and a chance to go to Ireland. An estimated crowd of 15,000 viewed the Bowman- ville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday in Bowmanville when close to 2,000 took part in manning the floats and playing other roles in the successful staging of the event. In the senior division the first place float was an entry by the Sunday Morning Men's Breakfast Club who had entered a float for the first tme. The float was The Old Woman in the Shoe, and has been donated to the Bowman- ville Santa Claus Parade Committee by the Bowman- ville club. The Bowmanville JC's and Bob's Towing tîed for second place with Santa's Express and the Old Fashioned Christ- mas. Raggedy Ami in Candy Land by the Jack and Jill Club of Bowmanviile and Old MacDonald's Farim by the Bowmanville Rotary Club received honorable mention awards. in the junior division the ist Bowmanvihle Scouts won first place with their entry of Captain Hook. The 3rd Bow- manville Brownies were pre- sented the second place award for their entry of the Bunny Family Christmas. The Burketon Young People were presented with the honorable mention award for their entry of Noah's Ark. It was another great parade for the Town of Bowmanviile. Celebrate Golden Wedding On December 26th, 1928 Gordon C. Martin and M. Theresa MeNeil were united in the Holy bonds of matri- mony by the Rev. George Mason in Bowmanville. Their family, Mrs. Frank Bingham, Colleen, Deanne and David; Alec and Marilyn Martin, Tom, Don and Greg; Lloyd and Betty Martin, David, Shelley and Lianne; Doris and Malcolm Harvey, Sara and Lisa; arranged an anniversary celebration in Trinity United Church hall in Bowmanville. Their attend- ants at the wedding 50 years ago were present, the bride's twxin brother, Alex McNeil and the groom's sister, Mrs. George Stapheton. One grand- son, Donald Martin is miar- ried to Irene Vogels. Relatives and friends came from Port McNicolh, Shel- humne, Stayner, Mississauga, Toronto, Ajax, Whitby, Osh- awa, Ottawa, Kingston, Pet- erborough, Cobourg, Newton- ville, Newcastle, Kirby, Orono, Campbellford, Stark- ville and Bowmanville to provide a grand fellowship. Those pouring tea and coffee were Mrs. Stan Allin, Mrs. Frank Ardron, Mrs. Ralph Campbell, Mrs. Law- rence Cryderman, Mrs. Rob- ert Hendry, Mrs. Alex Mc- Neil, Mrs. Harry Stewart and Mrs. Everton White. PUMPING OUT SEPTIC TANKS CLAUDE HARN'ESS Formerly Bert Tomkins Phone 786-2552 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 22nd, 1978-5 SLocal Breeder lnvolved In $200,,000 Bull Purchase mmmmmmi' 1975 bull for $200.00. years has t~ ýrw picese a ecrc ora polled Hereford sold at an auction sale. Mr. MacKay farms north of Leskard and for the past six been raisiiig Here- toU J.came wiI41 a Aera i some seventy now on the farm. Prior to this he was raising cross-breds at the farm. 15,000 Vîew Santa Parade A multi-million dollar pol-1 led Hereford dispersai sale ini Aberta on October 3th and 3lst estabished a world rec- ord for the beef cattle industry when eastern Cana-1 dian purchasers dominated the Ponderosa Ranch Ltd. sale. The PRL bloodlines have shown extensively and produced many International champions. A syndicate, dubbed the '842G Club', consisting of J. Stuart MacKay, Stratimavar Fams, Orono, W.W. Donald- son, Louada Farms, Peter- borough, Eric F. Findlay, Findlay Farms, Woodridge, Ont., Gordon McGibbon, Wilgor Farms, Lachute, Pierre Brossard, Jomaber Farms, Ste. Anne du Lac, Quebec and Bill Steffan, Side Hill Fanms, Casanovia, New York, purchased PRL 582C NED 842G, on a March 22, NIGHT TIME IN GANARASKA FOREST Ulose to fifty adults and chîldren took part in a night-tîme walk in the Gan- araska Forest on Sunday evening. The majority of th ose taking part were from a United Church in Port Hope. The group met at the Forest Centre where staff members assisted with a sing song and the telling of Indian legends. The group splît into two groups then followed est- ablished trails through the forest starting out from the Forest Centre. After an hours outing where they stopped to endeavour to hear the night life of the forest and more Indian legends they returned to the Centre. Hot chocolate provided by the Authority and cakes and cookies supplied by those taking part in the walk were served with ahl enjoying a social haîf hour at the Centre. To the Citizens of the Town of Newcastle 1 wouid 1li ke to express my tha nks f0 ail1 the Citizens of this Municipality who worked for and supported me in my re-election to the office of Mayor. 1 trust that 1 warrant the confidence you have placed in me as Mayor, and dedicate my services and co-operation to working with Members of Council and allothers involved in the affairs of the Municipality - that it may continue a prosperous and progressive community. Sincerely, Garnet B. Rickard. I Hydro Rate AdI ustment Due to the higher wholesale cost of power from Ontario Hydro to the Municipal Hydro Electrie Systems of some 9.8 percent, the Orono Hydro Electrie Commission finds it necessary to increase retail rates approximately 6.1 percent on ail electricity used after January lst, 1979. This increase refleets the rebate as a result of the better than expected operation and sale of power by Ontario Hydro in 1978. New Mlonthly Rates for Residential Customers Kilowatthour (KWH) Cost Per KWH Consumption First 500 KWH 9.0 Next 200 KWH 4.7 Balance 2.6 Mlonthly General Service Rates First 50 KWH 9.0 Next 200 KWH5. Next 9750 KWH 3.2 Balance 1.9 Demand Charge over 50 K.W. $2,85 Minimum Bill $4.00 For further information apply at the Orono Hydro Office. Orono Hydro Electrîc Commission

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