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8 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 Children's Book Browsing by Janet Standeven One of my favorite children's authors is Jean Little. She pulls even the most reluctant reader into her warm realistic stories. Jean was born blind and by the time she was two she was able to see slightly. Her early school years were difficult because of her differences and she also suffered from strabismus (cross eyes) which subjected her to taunting and bullying. She immersed herself in books and with encouragement from her parents began writing poetry and stories. When she was sev- enteen her poetry was pub lished and after teaching at the Guelph Crippled Children's Centre her first novel Mine for Keeps was published. After suf- fering from glaucoma and hav- ing surgery to remove one eye Jean continued to write picture books, juvenile novels and young adult. She has also writ- ten two autobiographies. Jean lives near Elora On, with her sister and Great niece. Picture Book: Bats About Basebal This is a wonderful "play of words" story about Ryder and his Nana who is bats about baseball. Once baseball season begins Ryder tries to get his Nana to listen to him but she is too caught up in the game to hear him. This book was co written with Claire Mackay and illustrated by Kim Lafave, who have both won awards for their books. Other picture books by Jean are Once a Golden Apple, Jess Was The Brave One, and Revenge of the Small Small. Juvenile Novel: Mine For Keeps is the story of Sally Copeland who is handicapped and has come home to live with her family. She has attended a special school for handicapped children but now she must go to a public school and regular classes. This is a warm story of friendship, bonding and love. Other books include Mama 's Going to Buy You A Mockingbird- a story about the death of a parent to cancer- and One to Grow On and Defferent Dragons. Young Adult: Little by Little and Stars Come Out Wthin are memoirs of Jean s very full and sometimes difficult life. They are stories of courage, love and joy and a must read for all ages. One of Jeans more recent books His Banner Over Me is based on her Mother's childhood. It is a story of a young girl who has moved to Canada from Taiwan and is left with relatives when her parents go back to work as missionaries. Jean lias written over twenty books and is enjoyed by young and old alike. The Newcastle Village Optimist Club will once again be hosting a Family Flicks night which is to be held on Thursday November 28th at the Newcastle Community Hall. This months feature film will be MATILDA. Admission to the show is $2 per person. The doors will be opened at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. There will be chips and pop for sale at 50¢ each. Club chocolate (bars and almonds) will also be avail- able at $2. each. So come on down and bring your family and friends for a fun time together. Everyone is invited to attend the St. Francis of Assisi C.W.L. Parish Christmas Bazaar and bake sale that is to be held in the basement of the church on Saturday November 30th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The church is located at King Street in Newcastle. A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped in the planning and preparation of the Christmas Craft show that was held at the Newtonville Public School on Saturday, November 23rd from the students and staff who attend the school. The Newcastle Community Centre will be hosting a bus trip to Lindsay to see the Living Christmas Tree Caritata on Friday November 29th. Cost of the trip is $30. per person which includes not only trans- portation but also a buffet sup- per at the Bonfire Restaurant. Pick up is as follows: Community Care office - 3:00 p.m., Newcastle Town Hall 3:15 p.m. and the Orono Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. for tickets or fur- ther information please call 623 2261. There is to be a fundraising ocial on Saturday November 30th with all donations going to help Jerome Blake a local young lad who was left para- lyzed from the waist down after a recent accident he was in. The event will take place in the Newtonville Community Hall from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. For more information please call Sharon at 786-2593. Breakfast with Santa Saturday & Sunday December 7 & 8/96 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. being held at Archibald Orchards, 6275 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Old Saint Nick in a rustic, country setting. The quiet, casual atmosphere is especial- ly good for the timid youngsters meeting Santa. All proceeds for this event go to the local Salvation Army to support their Christmas hampers. Wagon rides will be going (weather per- mitting) so dress accordingly for the day! And don't forget to bring your camera to capture that special moment. Apples, eider & home baking will be available in our country market. As well as Country crafts and preserves. Great gift giving ideas! Stocking stuffers for Lung Association Durham Region What goes THWACK; causes people to stare in fascination at its destination; and monopo- lizes the time of thousands of men and women over eight months of the year? The answer ... GOLF! The Lung Association, Durham Region, is once again offering, and just in time for Christmas gifts, their Golf Privilege Books with all pro- ceeds going to further respira- tory education and rehabilita- tion programs in Durham Region. "Each year the Book gets better and better! For less than one typical green fee, you can enjoy great discounts of 41 golf clubs and driving ranges with- out travelling hundreds of miles," said Janet Georgieff, Lung Association Executive Director. The 1997 Golf Book, a great value at $25.00, focuses only on courses located in Central Ontario with nine in Durham and some of the other clubs in such locations as Markham, Lindsay, Peterborough, Barrie and Cobourg. "The number of Books avail able this year is limited, and as we have already had a good response from previous pur- chasers, we suggest that if peo- ple want one, they should call as soon as possible," said Mrs. Georgieff. To order a Golf Privilege Book or for more information, call The Lung Association, Durham Region, at (905) 436-1046. tOrono Weddy Timfes' B.IA.. Babies Game! $500.00 in BIA Bucks ($250 from Orono, $250 from Newcastle) $300.00 in BIA Bucks ($150 from Orono, $150 from Newcastle) $200.00 in BIA Bucks ($100 from Orono, $100 from Newcastle) BIA Bucks spend like real cash at participating stores in Orono and Newcastle It's simple, it's easy, and the prizes are great! See what great businesses are located right here in our own backyard's in Orono and Newcastle! If-there are any questions, call the Orono Weekly Times at 983-5301. Contest Rules The rules are very simple. AIl you have to do is match the baby pictures on the right with someone who works at that store. To make-it easier, each store has a duplicate picture on display inside (Look for the bright orange display card). Simply go to each and every store on the list and write the store number beside the picture found in that store. It's that easy! (All stores are located in the downtown of either Orono or Newcastle and will be easy to find). The contest rons until December 6. All play sheets must be turned in at either the Orono Weekly Times office, 5310 Main St. Orono or Newcastle Photographic 19 King St. E. in Newcastle by noon, Friday December 6. All spaces must be filled out correctly to be eli- gible for the prizes. The draw to determine the winners will be held on December 9. Correct answers and winners names will appear in the December 11 issue of the Orono Weekly Times. Participating Stores Orono 19. The Natural Nut 1. Hair with Flair 20. Kay Lycett, Lawyer 2. Dulee's Restaurant Newcastle 3. Drifter's Restaurant 21. Stedman's 4. The Hairline 22. Green Leaf Restaurant 5. Wallace Auto Supply 23. Hope's Video 6. Favourite Pastime 24. Michelle's Grooming Woodcrafts 25. Massey House 7. Apple Blossom Shop Restaurant 8. Village Bakeshop 26. Village Card and Gift 9. Stutt's Pharmacy Shoppe 10. Orono Electric 27. Newcastle Photographic 11. Mabel's Cafe 28. I.G.A. 12. The Fashion Exchange 29. Square Boy Pizza 13. Arjay's Video 30. Dawn's Casual Clothing 14. Rolph Hardware 31. Newcastle Veterinary 15. Banting's Gunshop Clinic 16. Orono Bulk Foods 32. Matthews & Associates 17. Hamiltons Insurance 33. Rosélina's Pizza 18. Robert E. Jackson 34. Newcastle Chiropractic Heating Centre