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....~:Oron.Wee&lyTîmem~ W.dn.mday Murcb ~ $~O4 -, Public Speaking at Kirby Public Newcastle Lions Club The above students at Kirby Centennial School took part in the school public speaking contest somne weeks ago. The outcome placeti Sara Hartman as the winner andi with the opportunity to speak at the Legion contests. (Back row) Robari Henning, Jeremny Clay, Jeffrey Tbompson, Boardof Education saves $393,000 in energy costs 1The Northumberland - Clarington Board of Education bas found that saving energy can bc more of a bonus that bad been originally thought. It bas been reported that the board's energy savings plan has saved $393,000 in billings after one year. That amount is more than $ 100,000 that hati been estimateti at the beginning of last year. In 1993 the board entercd into a seven year 'agreement, guaranteed energy performance improvement contract with Tescor Energy Services to develop low-cost energy initi- atives for 27 schools, convert Bowmanville High Scbool from electri city to gas andi replace the cooling andi lighting equipment and convert lighting of 58 other buildings now owned by the 'board. This seven year contract is costing the board $5.43 million of which amount Ontario, Hydro is to pay $1.24 anti $1.7 million depending on the energy savings. The board will pay the rest of the 'cost. If the savings continuing as now being reported the boa rd expects the project to pay for itself withm six years. Because the lighting conversion at the 58 buildings bas just been completeti, the board bas yet to determine those energy savings. It is expected however that the savings in this segment of the operation coultibk in the area of $175,000 each year. Ron Sudds, superintentient of business said he was tielighted to sec the project completed aheati of sehedule and that the results, are sbowing to be better than expecteti. It is estimateti that the project employed 30 traties people andi injecteti $700,000 into the local economy. Orono/Newcastle served by Welcome With the appointment of a new hostess Welcome Wagon is now. reachingOrono and Newcastle Village. Maria Boone bas been appointeti to the position of -The new hostess bas beena resident of Newcastle Village for three years and is one of 1200, hostesses across Canada serving 300,000 people. The Welcome Wagon visits are -made on behaîf of each community and itsparticipating businesses to families moving int the community. parents of new babies, brides planning their weddings and students entering college or University,. Wago0 n lhe Welcome Wagon policy is one of service, service to -the family, to the community. The -Welcome Wagon distributes civic and community information on services which are available in the commu nity. The Welcome Wagon operation bas been in existence for over 60 years. Maria Boone, hostess can be reacheti by phoning 987-5030 or 434-2010. The War Amps _ Terena West andi Bryden Eady, (front row) Brian Chartranti, runner-up andi Sara Thompson, winner. News report On March twenty-third the Newcastle Lions held their regular meeting with thirty members and two guests attending. Jirn Collicut, an invited guest and Mayor Hamre, the guest speaker. The dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes and homemade pies was served by the Providence Shaws Womens Institute. After dinner the ch airperson, President Lion Tony Clements asked Lions Mike Carter to introduce the guest speaker. Lion Mike commented that Mayor Hamre, well known by most of the members required very littie introduction. The Mayor reviews 1993 and gave the audience a look ahead to the coming year. Many exciting things are happening in Clarington this year and she shared a few of those with the Lions. Some projects she touched on were, die Waterfmont Trail, the new firehail and the Officiai Plan. The Mayor also spoke on the wage and hiring policies of the Municipality and the plan to upgrade staff skills. Also the hiring of Todd Letts the new E.D.O. and Bill Stockwell the new C.D.O. After a lengthy question penîod. chairman Tony called on Lion Frank Hoar to thank May or Hamnre and present hier with a gift of appreciation. A draw was held for a beautiful calendar frame, made and donated by Lion Sierd DeJong. Lucky wmnner was Lion Roy Hopkins. Lion Gord Moulton reminded the club Ithat a light bulb sale would be ready to go by early April. This wil be a package of ten Long Life bulbs consisting to 40W, six 60W and two 100W bulbs. The package will seil for $ 10.00 and profits will go to SightFirst. Club elections were held andi ail office were filleti. Installation ceremonies wil take place at the Iast meeting in June. The next Newcastle Lions Club meeting will be in die Lions Room at the Newcastle Community Hall on April 13. Dinner will bc at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome, cail Dave Adams 987-4832. PS T UWE'RE STACKUNG UP THE SAVNGS. "Th' mre ouBUY..The more you SAVE" SAVE 50/v~ Buy $1 00.00 -$250.00~ SAVE 7% y1 Buy/ $250.00$500.00 ........SAVE 10% ~~1/ Buy $500.002andup JlSAVEI10% AND FREE DELIVERY INCLUDES ALL IN-STOCK ITEMSlý (Except Drywall - Cash & Carry Price). AL f y, ORONO LUMBER, &DECORATUNG CENTRE, Value& seviceywlcSlBummoi 85 Station St., Orono à cy-ýse bu83d9167 au