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Tlake part in Book Festival at Orono, Recently at thse organiziug special events. book they had rend or riglit) Peter Kelcey, Leslie Lockhart's-Orono Public Students at the school created a diorama ta depict 'Plazek, Stephen Shetler and ScIsool recognition was given following the reading aof the story. Heather Simpson. ta Canada- Book week with books ither created cartoon Pictured above are winniers Many students also were Dorothy Robinson, librarian, illustrations aof a particular in specific classes. (Left ta ivolved in a read-a-thon. Orono Weely Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1982, 7 Whelanspeoaks at local liberal meet Bugene Whelan, federal Minister oif Agriculture, was in Bowmanville last Wednes- day speaking ta the Durham- Northumberland Liberal Association. He defended his policies as Minuster of Agriculture and as weil Canagrex Crown Corpora- tion that is now in its third reading iu the House of Com- Mous. Whelan lias headed the Ministry since 1972. The Minister said the Liberals had not created Canagrex, "But I think it is a very good program," he said. He said thebül had run into opposition of late even from members of lis own party. "I do not give up easily," lie said. Whelan said Canagrex is a prograta promote the cx- port of agricultural products ta other countries and would be controlled by a ten- member board, seven -of which would corne fromn the private sector i Canada. He sald it was aile it is something close ta a communlut-type program. The Minister was critical of the Conservatives i their op- position ta the schemne and said ini no way was there any intention ithse governxnent owniug farms. Whelau said thse prograrn would be fundcd Mîth $12 million over the first two yeas and that would not even buy two farma iu Alberta. The critics critize but they de not have the facts, said Whelan. They are " acritical of marketig boards but they just do not kuow what they are nor whst they are for. Whelan said'farmers have a large stake in thse export of agricultural products and should have say in export trade. He said- Canagrex wbuld give farmers this mi- put. "Malte no mistake about it, we represent farmers and are determinted that they get a fair share of the market," he said. Orono studen-,t honouired with School Letter David Nickersoi, a student at the Orono Publie ScIsool, was presented with the SchIOOl Letter at the openig ceremonies at the school on % BmDrthersof Newcstle (Continued from page 1) aud Treasurer. There are three comrnittees: Publicity aud Recruitmeut, 7 members; Screeniug and Matching, 4 menibers; and the CHUM Program, 5 members. The role of thse Publicity sud Recruitment Commnittee is ta increase public awareness leading ta the recruitmerit of volunteers. They ladvertise' thse Associa- tion by maintainiug personal contact with local schools, churches, the Public Heath Departmnent, mothers and the Police Departmnent. M4onday by John Reid, prin- cipal. David lias been the top stu- dent at the Orono school over the pàst two years i collec- Brochures, media advertis- ing, handouts, and informa- tion packs have ail been utilized ta create public awareness. The screening and Mat- chig Committec is responsi- bIc for interviewing, secen- iug, and matchiug potential Big Brothers with a Little Brother on the basis on in- terest, background, per- sonality, locality, and-other factors. Ail potential Big Brothers are iterviewed sudiformed aof their responsibilities by a trained Professional. Usually the boy is first introducted ta his Big Brother at the boy's home by the President. A Big tins contributions for UNICEF. This past Hallowe'en David collected a total of $40.00 for UNICEF. Congratulations David. Brother is expected ta sec lis Little Brother- once a week for an average of three or four hours. This time if essential in promotlug a solid frienîdship. He is also ex- pected ta keep i contact with the social worker once a month and is ivited ta group meetings throughout the year. Big Brothers receive no of- ficial or structured training, however their role is thoroughly explained ta themn. By workig on a one- to-anc relstionship, the Big Brother is more readily aware of, and able ta meet, the specific needs of thse in- dividual boy. STEWA RT HEATING Main St., Orono 983-5515 Furnaces Cleaned Repaired, & lnstalled 24 Hour Service lnsurance Plans Avallable The CHUM program organizes monthly 'Fun Days' or 'Socials' for unmat- ched Little Brothers awaitmng for a Big Brother. These ac- tivities allow the organization an opportunity to get ac- quainted with the boys on a more personal basis. They also help the boys and Association to- regularly 'keep in touch' with one another. Previously matched Big and Little Brothers are also invited to these func- tions. Past activities have in- cluded a basebail tourna- ment, Winter Carnival Day, and A Christmas Party. The Big Brothers of Newcastle is funded through local donations and the na- tionally held 'Bowl For Milons.' Local Bowmanvilie aud Newcastle alleys donate their lanes for ane week in February for the big event. The week is either preceded~ or foflowed with Celebrity Night. This special evening is intended to invite local celebritiel ta bowl and stimulate interest in Big Brothers, Past donations have totalled four ta five thousand dollars as a resuit of these well advertised events. TO ITS CITIZENS INAUGURAL MEETING 0F COUNCIL Residents of the Town of Newcastle are cordially invited ta attend the Inaugural Meeting of Cauncil to be held at 7:00 p.m., Manday, Decemnber 6, 1982, in Court Room #1, Police and Fire Building, 132 Church Street, Bowmanville. David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk $ Town of Newcastle * 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. Date of Publication: December 1, 1982. THE CROP INSURANCE and STABI LIZATION'B RANCH ONTARIO MINISTRY 0F AGRICULTURE ANO FOOD Requires A G ENERAL CROP AGENT For the Canada Ontario Qrop Insurance Program -on a part-time basis (mainly March, April, May, June, September, October, November) *ta serve the Townships of Newcastle, Manvers, Cartwright, Darlington, Whitby -gaod earnings wîth a potential for increase are possible with an already weil established agency -the applicants must possess self initiative and have a gaod understanding of agricultural practices -Agribusiness background an asset but not essential -applicants should live in area being served Apply in writing NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15,1982 ta: John Bellamy Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food 10 Sunset Blvd., PERTH, Ontario K7H 2Y2 Telephone: (613) 267-1063 Agriculture Ontarîo Ministry of Caniada Agiculture and Food