m~I Orw~ Wlcly TImos~ Wodn.~oy~ Marcf~ 1~ 19~4 - I I Kirby Public School library *Ke ndal Hall News A rment visit to the Kirby Public books and even taking time to peak open out the cover. School proved that the library is a inside to see what was i store for A good healthy occupation, a Most popular station for students. them when the time was available to search for knowledge. This group were loadmng up with Guiding in Pineridge has it ail, Sparks and up We in Pineridge District are fortuate to have such enthusiastic girls and Guiders. From the youngest Sparks right through Brownies and Guides to Pathfinders one cant help but notice how much fun they are having this year. Sparks is just Uic rigjit place to be if you arc a 5 year old girl ful of giggles and wonder about Uic worid around you. Al 14 of Uiem have been working bard aIl year at learning to share and to be frienda witb one another. This friendship bas spiflld out to the neighbouring community of Newcastle where Uiey will visit the lst Newcastle Sparks in Marcb. They are fond of visiting places of mnterest and love to eat, 50 The Donut Gallery was a great place to do boUi in January. Therc are 2 Brownie Packs i Orono and i in Kirby, together totaiiing over 50 girls bctween thc ages of 6 and 9 years of age. This is a wonderful agc group. During these years tbcy Icarn te read and become independent enougb to leave home to go te camp for a wcckend. What an adventure Uis is for tbem!i Kirby Brownies is planning their camp at a borse farim in June. lst Orono Brownies will bc the first unit in our District to try the new Camp Adamac near Blackstock. 2nd Orono Brownies are looking forward to camping in tents at their Brown Owl's property near Newcastle. This pack bas been learning about Brownies in other countries. Each week Uic girls pretend to bc Brownies from a certain country and learn tbat omise, law and motte as well as ~a six song. They toured the Christmas dispiay at Cullen Gardens. lst Orono Brownies made a beautiful quilt in the brown and orange colours, which was on display at our annual banquet. Kirby Brownics traveledite Toronto via Uic GO Train to sec the Walt Disney Show on Ice i January. Tobcin Guides isto bcquite grownup indecd. Not oniy are their camping skills being dcvelopcd but Uic programn itself is chalenging and varicd. At this level camping is now done in tents and for longer pcriods of time. Camporce, an annual Division event will be held this year at Darlington Provinciai Park in May. This gives the girls a chance to meet oUiers from as far away as Haliburton. BoUi Kirby and Orono Guide Companies are planning to attend. Kirby Guides began the year wiUi a nature hike in tbe Forestry Station. Orono Guides learncd to cross-country ski at Dagmar in January. Each girl carned their skier badge and was able to ski a 3 kmn trail during the afternoon. Because concentration and dexterity increase, new crafts and skiils can be expiored. The art of origami was tried at Kirby Guides recently. The- concept of voluntary service becomes more meaningful to girls when they reacb 9 to 12 years of age. In December, Orono Guides helped to serve at the Orono Horticultural Club's annual dinner. The oldcst girls in Pineridge District are the lst Orono Pathfinders. Their service projects have included serving at the Oddfellows Hall in Orono and Uie Lions Club in Bowmanville. Thes girls will become activeiy involved in fundraising projects because a couple of tbem are fortunate to be involved in international trips and exchanges. Last summer 2 girls travelled to Pennsylvania and this summer the Amxerican girls return to bc hosted here in Ontario. One girl will travel to Trimidad in April as 1 of, only 8 girls to represent Canada for the 8th Anniversary of Guiding in Trimidad. They are an active and inquisitive group ranging in ages from 12 to 15 years. Last fail they wcnt swimming in Whitby. More recentiy tbcy invited two very vibrant retirement age ladies in the community to an evening meeting t o learn what life was like for them during Uieir early teen years. This proved to bc a wonderful evening for ail to share their outlooks and sec that many of the concerns are the samne today as were a number of yzars carlier. Guiding mneans many different things to each age group and unit her li Pineridge District. We are involved with many varied projects and programs. Our annual banquet, hcid- Friday evening, gave us a chance to get together and sec what each Unit is working on this year. The common thread is - We are all having fun here ini Orono, Kirby and Kendal. On Tbursday, March lOth the Members of Brooks Memorial J.O.L. met at the Hall. Tbey were pleased to have in attendance some Members and parents of a J.O.L. from Toronto along with Ladies of Tyrone L.O.B.A., Kendal His L.O.B.A. and Peterborough L.O.B.A., and Members of Kendal L.O.L. and Purpie Hill L.O.L. R.W. Sis. Shirley McCooeye, Gr. Jr. Director of Ont. E. and her husband R.W. Bro. McCooeye, Gr. Jr. Dept. Master of Ont. E. The Junior Lodge had invited a guest speaker, Bro. Jeff Taggart, Past County Master of Durham West, who gave a very interesting talk on the Junior Orange Lodge and how it was started. The first Lodge on record started -in 1880, in Ireland and was a boys Lodge. Ail the Junior Lodges were under thc control of the Men's Lodge. lI Canada they are sponsored by the Ladies Lodge. Bro. Gary Cole of Purple 11il1 Lodge presented the Lodge with jackets. The Junior Lodge along with the Juniors of the Toronto Lodge are hoping to go to Ireland in 1996 and wiil be working on ways to make money for this trip. We wish them well. The way these Junior Lodge Members do their business and introduce their guest is excellent and could teach many a Senior Lodge a lesson. On Friday, March 10Ui, there were 9 tables of euchre, high score: Brenda Lowery with 84; Lil Bolderstone 82; Tom Wilson wiUi 79 and Norma Moffat with 75. June Wilson won the draw and Frank Drinkle won free admission to Uic next card party on March 25Ui. The Ladies of Kendal Hills *GOOD HEALTH - NATURALLY by Sandra Topper, Cemt Reflexologist, Aromatherapist HoUd Thé Sat... Please! Do you, taste before you shake, or do you automatically sprinkle sait on your food? Nutritionists are encouraging Canadians to "shake the saIt habit" and get to know the real taste of food. Excessive sale consumption may bc linked to high blood pressure in certain individuals. According to Uic experts, 20% of Canada's population is susceptible to hypertension. Thus, Canadians should be wary of their saît intake. The average consumption of saît is 5-20g per day or between 1 and 4 teaspoons. It is actually the sodium in saît that people with high blood pressure sbould bc concerned about. Sait is about 40% sodium. One teaspoon of salt contains 2000 mg of sodium. Our bodies necd sodium to maintain blood volume, regulate water balance and transmit nerve impulses. Howeveî, Uic amount of sodium which oui bodies need to performn these functions is very low approximately 400 - 1200 mg per day. Since sodium occurs naturaily in so many féods, this arnount can bc obtained widout ever lifting a salt shaker. Foods to avoid: pretzels, potato chips, crackers, pickles, iuncbeon meats, mustard, ketchup, dried soup mixes, bouillon cubes. Watch Uic labels, if it says sodium - if's saît! Monosodium glutamate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium nitrate, sodium benzoate and disodiumpbosphate to name a fcw. Some medications may contain sodium, youi physician or pharmacist can recommend alternatives. Re-educate your tastebuds by experimenting witb different scasonings such as: basil, bay leaves, chives, dilI, gariic (not garlic salt), ginger, lemon pepper, paprika, sage, iosemary, thyme. If you do not have high blood pies sure and are unsure about how to change youi cooking and eating habits, ask your docter te refer you te a Certified Dietitian or contact the Department of Health Services. Source: The Regional Municipality of Durham Department of Health Services. Note: When in doubt about any medical condition always consult your Docter. _ L.O.B.A. will be holding their annual Penny and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 26th. Bake goods will bc sold from 2-4 p.m. and the doors wili be open for the Penny Sale at 7 p.m. Drawing starts at 8 p.m. If you wish to put your tickets around in the afternoon and can't be there for the drawing, just leave your numbers with Dora MacDonald. Phyllis Lowery Aceepts 322 acres of land The Otonabee Conservation Authority bas accepted a bequest of 322 acres of land from one of Canada's most successful abstract artists, the late Harold Town. The land known as the Old Orchard Tree Farm is located along the Norwood Road, two kilomneters east of Peterborough. .Some of the land is noted as an-,Earth Science Arca-of natural and scientific interest.The Meade Creek passes tbrough the property. Due to cuts in provincial funding the Authority expects to raise funds for taxes througb the renting of buildings on the property and funds from the Conservation Foundation. TENDR SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street. Bowmanville, Ontario, LIIC 3A6, are invited and wilI be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained f rom the Purchasing Office at the above address. TENDER CL94-5 Elêctrical Service,% Street Llghts The' scope of service required includes qualified tradesman for emergency and general repairs to street lights on an «as required" basis. CLOSING TIME & DATE 2:00 p.m. (Local Time) Wednesday, March 30, 1994 The Iowest or any tender flot necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, A. M.C.T.<A) Purchasing & Supply Agent Telephone. 905) 623-3379 ext. 2U8 MUNIIPAL TîCF Date of Publication: Weckiesday, Mardi 16,1994 P.O. 3036