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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday February 7, 1996 - 7 F -- -i Orono Public School News The grade 1 class at Orono Public School has gone prehistoric. We are learning about creatures that roamed the earth over 200 million years ago. Yes, you guessed it, Dinosaurs. Did you know that some dinosaurs were about the size of a grade 1 student and other dinosaurs were as big as 10 elephants! WOW! There were so many different kinds of dinosaurs - some with hard names even for Mrs. Neuwirth to say. We are only learning about a few of the more well known ones. By the time this paper is published, our volleyball team will have played in a tournament at Clarke High School. The coaches Mr. Dupuis, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Bek have worked hard with the volleyball team. We hope they had fun! Last Monday our school held a special assembly for Mrs. Clarke, our school secretary, because she is retiring. Mrs. Clarke has been in Orono Public for many years and we will miss her. Happy Retirement Mrs. Clarke! This week instead of the Kidsview we interviewed Mrs. Clarke to find out more about her. Q) Where were you born? A) London, England Q) What is your favourite kind of music? A) Semi classical. Q) What are you planning to do when you retire? A) Travel, sail, garden and knit. Q) Do you have any children? A) A boy named Steve and a girl named Vicki. Q) What is your favourite food? A) Cheese. Q) How long have you worked in Orono? A) 30 years (She thinks it is the best place in the world to live!) Letters To The Editor Dear Editor, Where is the integrity of Zlarke High School? A few days ago, four boys stole an exam out of a teacher's briefcase. My children attend Clarke. When they heard this, they automatically assumed that the boys would be suspended and that they would get zero on the exam. They were only half right! The students were suspended for only two to four days and then got an opportunity to write the very exam they stole. The punisbment doesn't seem to fit the crime. Now the students who tried to get an unfair advantage, get one anyway. They had two to four extra days to study. This is hardly fair to the other students in the class and in the school, and to the reputation of the school itself. I wish to remain anonymous since I don't want my , children to experience any backlash. But no wonder Clarke students are going in droves to Bowmanville High School A disgruntled parent. Dear Sir, In regard to the "Your Neighbours" column of December 6, 1995, re the Rolph Hardware history. As the granddaughter, daughter, wife, and partner of the people mentioned, I would like to correct a few things, and add a bit to it's history as well. In 1922, my grandfather, Herbert Greer MacDonald for Mr I ac as he was often called) opened a Tin Smith business in the present Rolph Hardware building. In 1925, my father, his son-in- law, Oscar Walker Edwin (Bud) Rolph bought the contents of Robert Foster's hardware store (which was located in the building presently occupied by the Apple Blossom Shop) and moved them into his father in law's store and the business then became MacDonald and Rolph Hardware. And it remained so until January 1929 when H.G. MacDonald retired from the business and it then became Rolph Hardware. In 1949, my husband, William H. (Bill) Carman joined his father-in-law, O.W. Rolph, and was in business there until he sold the store on May 1, 1986, to Murray and Linda Taylor. O.W. Rolph retired in the early 1970s. Thank you for allowing me to add my input to the Rolph Hardware history. Barbara (Rolph) Carman An Open Letter to: The Honourable Charles Harnick Attorney General for Ontario I am writing to you on behalf of the Board of Directors of The Denise House/Sedna Women's Shelter and Support Services Inc., an emergency shelter for women and their children in Durham Region. Recent mnedia reports have indicated that up to one third of the Crown Attorneys in the province may lose by Ruth Carrigan The January meeting of the Bowmanville Business and Professional Women's Club was held at Port Darlington Marina on January 18, 1996. After a delicious dinner enjoyed by members Mary Ann Doris introduced our guest speaker Diane Hamre, Mayor of Clarington, who is also a member of our Club. Mayor Hamre said money received from the Province of Ontario to Clarington this year will be cut 34%, close to one million dollars. Council bas decided user fees for certain activities such as swimming will be raised 10%. Grants will be their jobs due to pending cuts to the Ministry of the Attorney General. As you may know, a recent Statistics Canada report indicated that in 1994-1995, more than half of the reported incidents where women were abused resulted in criminal charges being laid. We are concerned that a paring down of the Criminal Law Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General will mean that Crown Attorneys will be unable to adequately prosecute charges arising from family violence. In many instances, women and children who come to court to testify against a family member are somewhat reluctant. In order to prosecute effectively, Crown councel must spend significant time with these witnesses, time that will not be available should there be significant staff cuts. Research has shown that a criminal conviction is one of the most effective ways to end abuse in the home. Our concern lies in the fact that a legal system that does not have sufficient resources to bring charges to trial will mean that charges will be withdrawn at the outset. Charges that do proceed to trial, will likely result in fewer convictions because staff do not have adequate preparation time. We hold grave concerns for a system that may become so backlogged that judges throw out charges because the accused does not have charges brought to trial in a timely fashion. Once again, under the Harris govemment, the lives and safety of women and their children are at risk. We would ask that you consider the human cost of making these cuts. No lives should be put at risk in the name of deficit reduction. Sincerely, Wendy Swinden, Vice-President, Board of Directors cut about 10% to volunteer groups. Staff at Clarington have not had a raise for three years and when a staff member leaves or retires no one is hired in their place. Other people in the same department take over the work. Each year 500-700 building permits are issued. Mayor Hamre does not think Durham Region should become part of the Greater Toronto Area Council for many reasons. She does not like market value assessment. Firemen and policemen here would want to be paid the same r' firemen and policemen in Toronto. Legal fees would be higher, as Toronto lawyers charge more than lawyers in Durham Region. Gail Short thanked Mayor Hamre and presented her with a small painting by Sylvia Valentine. Carol Sharpe has been Bowmanville Business and Professional Women's Club News The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board Parents with children who will be attending Kindergarten in September 1996 are requested to register now at your local Catholic Separate School. Junior Kindergarten students must be four years of age by Dec. 31, 1996. Senior Kindergarten students must be five years of age by Dec. 31, 1996. To simplify the procedure please bring your child's Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate, Imnunization Record, your Lot and Concession number (for rural students) and proof of Separate School Property Tax Support. Please contact the appropriate school prior to the registration date to set up an appointment: St. Francis of Assisi, Newcastle Thurs., Feb.22/96 / 9:00 - 3:00 (905) 987-4797 Principal: Mary Hawkley Fri., Feb. 23/96/f 9:00 - 3:00 The Board offers a French Immersion Program beginning at the Senior Kindergarten leveL Don Benninger Don Foiz Board Chairperson Director of Education The Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth invite: Ail Members of the Clarington Business Community to an informal meeting to discuss Your Perspectives on Youth Issues in Clarington. The meeting will take place at The Old Fire Hall Court Room I 132 Church St. (Beside the Water Tower) Date: Monday February 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth was formed for the purpose of advising Town Council on the following matters: " Whether problems among youth in CLarington actually exist " If there are problems, will these problems escalate " What plan of action should be taken to address youth concerns MUNICIPALIT Y 0F ONTARIO Date of Publication: Wednesday, February 7, 1995 For further information about this meeting, please call Devra Albright at 436-2899 or Ron Collis at 697-2521 P.O. 5778 norpinated Outstanding Woman of the Year for DistrictIV. The next meeting of the Bowmanville Business and Professional Women's Club will be held on February 15, 1996 at Port Darlington Marina. Being International evening we will have a special candle lighting ceremony. Our guest speaker will be Margaret Pyker, Bowmanville who will share her experience working in Mission work in Honduras. Guests are always welcome. Fee $20.00. If you are interested in attending please phone Helen Devitt at 623-3915 by 7 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 1996. n ATuESrr uES PHONE ý Qru n