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Orono Weekly Times, 7 Apr 1982, p. 3

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Checking a project at Orono Public Grant Stephens, teacber at "Read *Ail About It" witb Orono Public Scbool goes students Todd Tbertell and over work associated witb Ail1 about newspapers John Reid, principal at the -Read Ail About It" pro- Orono Public Scbool explains gramn with Catherine Mudd the make-up of a newspaper an observer. to students involved in the Read Ail About, 't (Continued fromn page 1) tbat tbe programs were endeavouring to reach tbe students. He said students had to read the elements on tbe screen and in mucb of tbe prograni tbere was no voice. The story, he said, did motivate tbe student to read: As tbe producer of "Read AI] About It,' be was glad to see it being fully used in the Orono scbool. The story revolves around tbree children and two robots and as explained by Jobn Reid is somewbat of a mystery involving a local newspaper. Reid said the pro- gram opens many doors for the students and a choice of --ivities. The principal credited tbe success of tbe prograni at tbe local school to John Witberidge, Fran Lunn, Grant Stephens and Garry Eames wbo bave spent many hours in preDaration. Along witb Pollock, Jen- nifer 'Harvey, Educational Supervisor for TV Ontario and David Moore, producer of "We Live Next Door" we also present at the scbool. Mr. Ross Jobnson of the Nortbumberland and Newcastle Board of Educa- tion was also present to observe tbe lprogram. Johnson is in charge of the film and video tape library for the board and associated programs and states tbat tbe Board delivers from 1500 to 2000 films tbrougbout the system eacb montb as well as up to 1500 video tapes to assist with teacbing pro- grams. Orono Weekly Timnes. Wednesday, April 7, 1982, 3 Hydro rejects office mergers merge its Bowmanville and Cobourg Area Offices at Wesleyville, Central Region Director 'Hal Wright an- nounced today. A study to examine the possibilîty of merging those offices and service centres in Hydro buildings- at the J Wesleyville Generatîng Sta- tion site was initiated on Juy- ly 2, 1981. At the end of tbe study, we bad to balance the economic if savings of a mnerger witb its impact on service, employees, communities and customer contact, Mr. Wright stated. "Wbile tbe study indicated ~. Hydro savings of about $150,000 a year could be * ~ realized," tbe Regional , ~Dîrector explained, -we believe a reduced service _ti level, the loss of customer contact, the witbdrawal of Ontario Hydro facilities from tbe two municipalities and the effect on staff morale outweigb the economnic con- Tim Bailey.sider ations in tbis case." Tim Biley.In addition, some of tbe savings that would be derivedi A rt auction slated for Sun*., The sixth Annual Art Auc- tion sponsored by Piyab Chapter of Hadassah-Wizo will take place on Sunday, May 2nd. 1982. Mrs. Carole Pokey is Chairman of this very important project. The Auction will take place at tbe Holiday Inn, Oshawa. A wide range of media, in- cluding water colours, acrylics, sculpture and oil paintings will be represented at the Auction. Some of the participating artists are: Jeff Morrison, Laurine Sage, Janet McGhee, D'Arcy Prnc- ter and Sumi Sue Tabucbi and many other well known artists from the area. The preview will be held from 6:00 p.m. to ,8:00 p.m. and the Auctioneer, Mr. Henry Kahn, will begin the auction at 8:00 p.m. Henry Kahn, assisted by his wife, Gayle (wbo also happens to be president of Piyah Chapter in Oshawa this year), began Herongate Country Auctions in the Pickering area about ten years ago. Theseauctions are held week- ly, and since they specialize in Antique and Collectible items many people attend, on a regular basis. Over the years, this unique husband and wife tem as developed much knowledge and expertise on the subject of Antiques. Henry bas, lived in the Brooklin, Whitby and Osbawa area most of bis lîfe. He, bis wife Gayle, and tbeir two daugbters presently reside in Port Perry. .Admission te tbe Preview and auction is $4.00 per per- son. The preview will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 -p.m. Wine and Cheese will be served during the preview bours. JobPriting 983-5301 May 2nd Tbe Auction will begin at 8:00 p.m. Admission price also includes refreshaients during tbe Auction and door prizes wbicb this year include trips for two, a weekend at the Inn on tbe Park in Toron- to for two, Dinner and Theatre for two at tbe Star- dust Theatre in Whitby. Several dinners for two at Fazio's and a Royal Doulton Figurine donated by Burn's Jewellers. from a merger would be borne as costs by employees aid customers through addi- tional travel expenses, in- convenience and postal rates, be added. Tbe study team also in- vestigated tbe possibility of merging tbe two areas in a new centre. Tbis alternative was rejected since it would be a more cos tly operation than the existing one. As a result, the 18,600 custormers in tbe two Areas will continue to be served from the existing service cen- tres and offices on Scugog Road, north of Bowmanville, and at 500 Baîl Street in Cobourg. Since an area office will not be located 'at Wesleyville, Hydro-will now try to lease the Wesleyville project office in co-operation with the sur- rounding municipalities. Furniture Sale Chesterfields, Chairs, Dinttes, etc. LowLow Prices MANU FACTU RERS' SALE J"Drop ln And Browse" Commencing March 161h Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Noon tili 9:00 p.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 22 CARISTRAP DRIVE BOWMANVI LLE (Off Baseline Rd. east of Liberty) PEROONSSLICK 50 ILTH7NE Reduces Friction and Drag Reduces Operatirng Temperatures Reduces Wear Reduces W11Consumption Improves Lubication Improves Performance Increases Horseoe Increases Gas Mleage GIJARANTEED IMPROVED PERFORMANCE Or Your Money Back ONE TIME INVESIMENT Contact DARREL E. 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