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Orono Weekly Times, Wedrlesday, October 28, 1992 - il Newcastle, Mini-B lades by Carol-Ann Oster Sitting in a cold arena is one thing. Sitting in a col&-aiena watching dozens of cbildren teetering on narrow blades, their rosy cheeks partially hidden behind face masks, and snow stuck to their bottom from their last faîl, is something else. That is what the Mini-Blades is ail about. Getting children aged four wo eleven to comne out to the arena, and under guidance and supervision, have a gond timie, while attaining hockey skills. The Mini-Blades was developed through the CAHA Chrysler Initiation Program. The CAHA (Canadian Amateur Hockey, Association) feit that children were flot learning proper and sufficient hockey skills necessary in a game situation. The restrict medical cails (Continued from page 1) to the ambulance service. 1Ken Hooper, council chair of the fire departmecnt, has been lobbyîng for a policy change stating that the cost of 15 or 17 volunteer firemnen to answer a medical' caîl is getting too expensive at $33.00 eacb. Firefigbters intend to urge council to reconsider tbecir resolution and directive of October l3dh before a life is lost. Rae visits Orono with message (Continued from page 1) "No" vote doesn't put that behind us. He said the debate bias brougbt a lot of issues to ibe surface and allowed us to wrestle witb wbho we are as Canadians. Rae said tbec choice is now in, the, hands of Canadians "t is your chance to make tbis constitution part of Canada". Truc to tbe billing of tbie nighit Bob Rae at the piano both he and Gord Milîs started off "We Ain't Got A Lot 0f Money" (At timies somewhiat in discord). Somne one bundred and fifty then enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, program was developed to eliminate this problem. Tbe program year to year, consisting of four levels. Patty Walters, an instructor for tbe Newcastle Mini-Blades explains that at the first level tbe goal is "to get the kids up on tbeir skates. They leamn proper stance, how to hold the stick, positioning of feet when skating. Hopefully by the end o f the first level, some will be working witb pucks." Complexity and skill level increases as you graduate to tbe next level. The eýntire programn empbasizes tbe basics, but by the last level the training becomes compfrx. Skill accumulation is flot tbe only object of tbe program, however.' The program also teaches the importance of Rae hiad been in Windsor ini the morning for a radio show, a TV casting, then to Peterborough, Orono and upon leaving Orono off to a meeting in Hamilton. Oh to be a Premier. Delirious writings (Continued from page 10) true. A (whiite-faced) juvenile was a passenger in my car as l'ran' lm from Red Barni Farmns at Welcome to Avicare Bird Reblabilitation Centre. What a treat! We placed him ini a feed bag (with opening for his bead), which was placed in a blue box (these tbings are so versatile). He sat quietly in the car, watching the scenery flash by as 1 drove a 1ng was almost inclined to strike up a conversation: "So.. arent those Jays somnething?". Sinice hie was quite 'tamer, 1 took im into Mrs. Chapples grade 2/3 class ai, Kirby to introduce the", to thîs beautiful ecature. Kyle, my eldest, and a student in Mrs. Chapples' class, had the privilege of workinig at Avicare this summiner. He shared bis knowledIge of turkey vultures with his pecers. Each one excitedly enjioyed the opportunity to 'meet' their visitor. Except for commnents about the smelil of bis droppinigs (shouldn't rural kids be accustomied to sucb teamworlc, the concept co- operation and fair-play. "Plus," adds Nan Spencer, "Lt is a fun- Iearning experience." The Mini-Blades Program is new to the area. Forty-two members, over baîf of which are girls, are currently enrolled in the program at the Newcastle Village Arena. They have received a great support, and tbe interest level is high. Bowmanville Kinsmen donated jackets to all the instructors and helpers. Bowmanville Kinettes donated hockey sweaters. Durham Dodge Chrysler also donated sweaters and hielped to cover advertising. Coca-Cola Canada donated a banner and will provide Coke for any special occasions. odors?), he was 'very well received. After the visit at Kirby, we transported the young turkey vulture tojÀkvicare for assessment. He is healtby and strong. The only puzzlement is that be is quite happy in the company of people, except wben snacking on mice. And, his future? Avicare will take him to Guelph where be will live with others of bis kind. We are hoping he will fly the thermals on the journey south next fail. Meanwhile - Arent those Jays something? WANT ADS WORK 983-5301 September 1957 The children of the community and district retumned to school on Tuesday with 153 students registered in Public Scbool and 96 students registered in Orono Public School. The Public Sehool staff Mrs. K. Foster, principal, Mrs. R. Carleton, Miss Bertha Cain and Mrs. M. Lunn. The Oddfellows and Rebekahs Hall Trustees are sponsoring a Draw and Dance in their hall on Saturday evening, October 19, 1957. The Orono High School Air Cadet Squadron, 595, R.C.A.C. is now preparing for its fourth termn of operation. F/L R.J. Taggart hopes that more boys will bc interested in attending the summer camp also. Cadet Eric Carleton graduated from the Senior Leader course this summer which was held for seven weeks at Camp Borden. in Clarke and Darlington Townships the bunting season for pheasants will bc from October 12th to November 2nd. Wind of devastating force on Sunday evening, arouand eight- thirty, cut west of the village causing thousands of dollars damage within a few minutes. Locally Mr. Jack Reids farm was bit the hardest when within a couple of minutes damage to farm buildings and Sales Arena bas bee-n estimate(l at $50,000.00. Mr. Gerald Duvaîl attended a conference of the Ground Observer Corps R. C.A. F. Peterborough at the South Beach Hotel, Youngs' Point on Sunday, September 22nd. Work bas been progressing in the re-building of the Durham County Sales Arena which was tomn apart by the freak windsLwrm. The Sales Arena will re-open this coming Monday evening September 30 at 8:00 p.m. The construction of tbe new Mill, warehouse and showroom by the Durham County Farmer's Co-operative north of the Village, bas been progressing favourably during the past months. It is now expected that the building will be opened someimne in December. 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