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Orono Weekly Times, 13 Nov 1985, p. 7

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)rono' Lockharts Weekly Report LOCKHART CAMPUS We would like to thank some people that kindlY donated a jar of pennies for Unicef. Their names are George and Caroline Noden. A special thanks from aIl of the children. The school is prepared for our Remembrance Day. They are planning te sing two songs. -I stand and I Pray" and "Soldiers and Sailors". They are aIse doing a nuînber of activities related to Remembrance Day. Mrs. Eanmes' class is doing poems and stories, here are two of the poems. REMEMBER By Mike Smith Gr. 5 The poppies are shining, a beautiful bright recl. To aIl those lying, in the graveyard dead. You helped give us freedomn, se now rest your head. In Flanders Fields, a beautiful bed. You gave us salvation, that we could neyer repay. And helped make our nation a better place today. REMEMBRANCE DAY By Patrick Maughan Gr. 5 R - Remembrance Day E - enemies that were fighting! M - members of the army that died for us! E - emergency for people who need help!l M - members of the air-force who were shot down B - homhs that kilt men and women! E - every one who fought and died for us R - remember those who fought for you and me.. ORONO CAMPUS This week I interviewed Mrs. VanCamp. She is our French teacher. She has taught for 7 years. She teaches at Orono, Kirby and Lockhart Public Schools. She teaches approximately 225 students in grades 4, 5 and 6. She goes to these three schools every day. She went to University and studied French. She also went to Quebec and Switzerland. By Scott McAllister Two hand touch football has now started. The Cougars tied the Panthers 6-6. Mr. Maclivor has started a basket- baIl team. It is for the Grades 5 and 6. The Dragons played the Panthers and won 18-0. The Cougars beat the Cobras 12-0. The girls and boys are practicing volleyball. The school library welcomes donations of good children's ,books. Fiction, non-fictio n and picture books would aIl be ap- preciated. ORONO P.S. REMEM- BRANCE DAY SERVICE REMEMBRANCE DAY By Jamey Osmond Remembrance Day is one of the special days in the world. On Remembrance Day our school gathers in the gym f0 watch a film about the bad wars. Some of the children make wreaths and lay them at the front of the gymn. in class we learned that soldiers protected Canada, saved many lives and fought for us. 1918 was when the First World War ended. Thousands and thousands of people had died but luckily a lot of people lived. Poppies grew wild around the graves on the battlefields. Now we wear poppies on Remnembrance Day to remind us of the people who risked their lives to save our coun- try. 1 feel proud when 1 wear mry poppy. How do you feel when you wear yours? WAR War is not a thing to be pro- ud of When many people get hurt or killed, ,' As you think of the agony and tragedy people go through You find your eyes bulging with tears. War is not a happy sight at al. You see shootijig, bombing and blasting But you think of the courageous soldiers And, how brave they must have been Alian 'Lawrence sees future for VIA train VIA Rail"s Toronto- Peter bo rough -H a vel oc k passenger service will be con- siderably faster 'as of '1Novemnber 1 8th, Hon. Allan, Lawrence, M.P. for Durham- North umberland, announced today. 1Speed of the train is being increased to 50 miles per hour, cutting 45 minutes from the total running time. Since this VIA service was restored last June, the train bas been operating at a maxc- imum of 40 miles per hour, leaving Havelock at 5:55 a.m. and arriving at Toronto's Union tation at 8:30 a.m. "Now it's leaving at a We wonder if ioved lones will Corne back or if they've been tortured. Are they dead in the grave? Or are they stili fighting for freedom? As the brave, courageous soldiers leave for war We think! Will they ever come back? Michele Rutherford WHAT IS REMEM- BRANCE DAY? Remembrance Day is the day in which wie all remember the men who died for us in the World Wars. Some of these men were our relatives and friends and most of these men didn't know us. These brave men fought to protect our country and our freedom. Without the sacrifices of these men we wouldn't be living the lifestyle which we live today. A lot of these men who died are burîed in Flanders Fields- There are a lot- of poppies growing in Flanders Fields. We each buy a poppy and wear it on Remnembrance Day. This shows our respect for these brave men who sacrificed themselves for us. In Orono and--many other towns we have a monument dedicated to these soldiers. We lay a wreath there each Remembrance Day. I hope that you will alI take the time to Remember these brave soldiers on Remem.brance Day. more civilized hour, which certainly should attract more passengers," Mr. Lawrence stated. The speed increase was made possible by recently completed upgrading of the CP Rail line used by VIA, which was paid for by the federal government. As well, Mr. Lawrence said it is expected an improved fare structure will be an- collège Division gets new quarters Industrial Skills Develop- ment, Durham College's newest Division, officially opened its new quarters Mon- day in the Northeast corner of the Simcoe Building. Industrial Skills Develop- metis a new and growing College training area, helping to provide assistance to the industrial community. Ail the programs receive funding from the Ontario Ministry of Skills Development. The programs relate to Durham College's Manage- ment Centre, Employer Sponsored Training, Women's and Youthi pro- grams, and the Innovation Service Institute. Special stress is being plac- ed on the new initiative by the Ontario Government in regard t0 ifs "Futures" pro- gram to assist unemployed youth. Ithelps young people to obtain job'skills as well as academnic upgrading. Mel Garland, Durham's President, cut a ceremonial ribbon to officially open the "jnew home" for the new division, and Director of In- dustrial Skills Development, Don Hargest, spoke briefly about the signîficance of his college area, and introduced his Departmaent Heads, Bey Turner, Joe Gagliardi, and Tony Rahilly. nounced shortly so that passengers will pay the same Friday as on other weekdays. "The government has pro- mised to give this service a fair chance of proving itself economnically. These changes are a major step in that direc- tion." He pointed out that there are now more than 60 people using the train regularly on weekdays. "I went from Port- typool to Toronto on it this morning, and from Myrtle it was standing roomn only. "As the service improves and becomnes better lknown, this train could become one of- VIA's most successful opera-, itions."- For passengers from the Durham-Northumnberland area, the train stops on re- quest at Cavan, Manvers, Pontypool, Burketon and Myrtie. The returr. -iedule provides a full day in Toron- to for business, shopping, medical visits, etc. Truesday, November l9th 7:30 P. M. OJRONO COMMUNITY CENTRE TENDER SEALED TENDERS, for the supply and delivery of the Petroleum Products listed below, addressed to the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, On- tario, LiC 3A6, will be received in the envetope pro- vided until the specified closing time and date. Tender Documents can be obtained from the Pur- chasing Office at the above address. Tender No. T85-21 PET ROLEUM PRODUOTS Approx. 200,000 litres "'Regular Leaded Gasoline" No. 2 Grade Approx. 25,000 litres "Re gular Unleaded Gasoline" Approx. 250,000 litres "Diesel Fuel Qîl" No. 1 Grade Closing Time & Date: 12:00 Noon (Local Time), Wednesday, November 27, 1985 The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac- cepted. Mrs. Lou'Ann Birkett, Purchasing and Supply Agent, Corporation of the Town of Newcastleî Telephene: (416) 623-3379 Ext. 67 Date of Publication: November 13, 1985 P.O. No. A 1318- -INPTRODUCINVG SELEC TEL FOR NE WCA STLE AND ORONO. SUS- SCRIBE AND YOLI COUL O SAVE 1/3 ON ALL CUS TOMER DIALED CALLS TO OSHAWA.. SELECTEL is a new, long distance discount plan that could save you 1/3' on ail your custornar dialed oeils to Oshawa. Just V5.5 a month for residence phones or $4.65 a month for business gives you an aUtomatic 1/3 discount. And that saving appliesi addition to the usual evening and vw.ekend long distance discounts! 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