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Orono Weekly Times, 5 Apr 1995, p. 9

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Newcastle students excel in problem solving ~r ................... ................1... - No support from council for Orono fence damage .Lorna Horner'and Stafanos Lazakis of Captain George's Fish and Chips, Newcastle, presented class tubs of French Fries to Nicholas Kubne, RyanfHowe, Katie Rutherord, James Sandford and Vickie Rutberford. The students were being honoured for their involvement in the Newcastle'Public School problem More winners in pro blem solving Three students of the Newcastle Public Scbool were rewarded recently for their strong participation in a junior, division problem solving program. Pictured above: Tenzin Gyalstan of the Newcastle IGA presenting ciass prizes of three Students in grades one, two and three who attend St. Francis of Assisi*Catholic School in Newcastle took a break from their studies on Tuesday, March 28 and travelied by bus, accompanied bY parents and teachers, te Toronto te sec the live production of the play Sleeping Beauty at the Winter Garden Theatre. Everyone v.ho was in attendance was speli- bound as tbey sat in complete silence and watched as the actOrs brought the fairytale to life right before their eyes. The grade five students wbo attend St. Francis went on a class trip, along witb their teaCcer, on Wednesday, Marcb 29 te the large bags of Torita and Potato Chips to Nicholas Boyd from Mrs. McElwain'class, Andrew Burke of Mrs. Ransberry's class and Adam Tolett of Mr. -Noble's ciass. Mr. Dennis Prentice, vice- principal of the school and co- ordinator of the program was present for the presentation. .----------.---- .....-........... Monsignor Cleary Catholic School in Courtice to see a production of the play called "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". The students were overwheimed-witb the play and were reluctant to leave when it was time to return te St. Francis of Assisi. On Saturday, March 25, the Newcastle Golf Tykes met the Grafton Tykes on the ice in Bewdiey. Both teanis played their hearts out trying to be the victors for this was not only the last game of the season but it was also for the championship. When' it was -ail over the Newcastle Golf solving program. The group were accompanied by Mr. Denis Prentice, vice-principle and co- ordinator of the solving program. Tykes were pronounced the champions' with the winmig score of 6 - 0. A big Thank Ynu goes out to everyone who made this year the GREAT SUCCESS it turned out to be! To celebrate their recent victory the Newcastle Golf Tykes, along with their fathers had a night of fun at our own local arena on Thursday, March 30. After skating everyone had worked up an appetite and were treated, to pizza and pop. Alil the boys who were on the Newcastle Golf Tykes teamn would like to say Thank You to their coaches and everyone else who took the time and effort in teaching and helping them to win the chanipionship! Aduit art classes are being offered at the St. Francis of Assisi Catbolic School in Newcastle by Mrs. Sigrid McDowell. The classes will cost from $1 - $4 when you purchase your own materials. Supplies are available from th e instructor. Al class fees will be donated to the schooi te purchase supplies and equipment for junior and senior studenit art clubs. The following art classes that are being offered this monthi are: April 4 - Folk Art Painting; April 6, 13, 20 and 27 - Beginner Knitting; April il - Dried Fiower Spray te Hang on Weavmng; April 18 - Fresh Flower Centerpiece; and April 25 - Lawn Chair Weaving. Please cali Sigrid McDowell at 987-1720 for times and list of materials. The Living Praise Singers were the speciai musical guests at the Crossroads Christian Assembiy, located at 978 Mili Street North in Newcastle, on Sunday, April 2. Their guest speaker was Rev. Gary Miliey. There was also a chiidren's programn with coffee and feliowship that followed the service. Everyone who attended enjoyed the music immenseiy. Phone 786-2228 with your News Tips. Betty An Orono resident seeks a reimbursement from the town in the amount of $200.00. Para 1Hodgson claim-s that a tree iocated on Town land, biew over durin-g a windstorm and destroyed ber fence. She is concerned over thec danger this involved, as ber son had been playing in their backyard where the tree fell only minutes before. The $200.00 is the deductible that Mrs. Hodgson was required to pay to have ber fence fixed. The Town is claiming no responsibility for the incident saying that die tree in no way was identifiable as a danger until, it fell. The Town bas since gone in and removed other trees seen as a BYAMS Plumbing Heating Incorporatied Sales and Service 24 Hour Burner Service Gulf Financing Low lnterest Rates 263-2650 1982 Authorized Sales & Service Centre for: danger in that.area. The Town's insurance company, Cowan Insurance, bas disallowed Mrs. Hodgson's dlaim. Mrs. Hodgson has expressed a concern over this, feeling that the' Town should be responsible for the upkeep of its green spaces. it was pointed out that there are so many green spaces in Clarington that it would be impossible to inspect them ail for hazardous trees. Residents share in the responsibiity to inform tie Town of sucb trees. Councillor OToole suggested giving Mrs. Hodgson $100 as a form of moral acknowiedgement, but it was deemed a dangerous precedent for the Town to set. The War Amnps Qays: It's fime for... The War, Ampsi - Camcorders - VCR's Ce Microwaves 32 TVs *Accessories *Stereo Systems *Telephones Tobp 100 CD's & Tapes PANASONIC - SANYO SONY - JVC - C30LDSTAR PUBLIC NOTICE GARBAGE COLLECTION There will be no garbage collection services on GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14,1995. Garbage normally collected on Friday will be, collected on SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1995. Please ensure that your garbage is at curbside by 7:00 a.m-. For your information the number of bags/ containers allowed is lQ= per household. Laidlaw Waste Systems - 1-800-263-6305 f,,,,,,ffÀi WASTE SYSTEMS /IaIMINICIPALITY 0F. ONTARIO Dates of Publication: Wqdnesday, April 5, 12,1995

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