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o H , A -~ Orono Weckly Timea, Wednesday~ November 12, 1997 - ~ St. Saviours holds bazaar Afrika Nieves-Bently poses with the doli sbe waited in line ta purchase at Saturday's Bazaar. Joining Afrika is Betty Ann Wood, an of the Bazaar's co-ordina- tors. Afrika namned ber musi- cal dali Emily. The fish pond and the penny sale are always popu- lar features of the bazaar. The items raffled off were: a wool sweater, knit by Phylis Dewell which won I st prize FROM PARLIAMEN_ HIL L Alex Shephei A nation's coming of age because of its youth's human suffering and commitment.' Tihis is what the battle for Vimy Ridge tumned out to be when 3,598 Canadians dled between April 9- 14, 1917 ta capture this strategic position which was part of Germany's main offences. I t wlll be my honour ta have attended Vmy Rdge with the Hon. Fred Mifflin, minister of Veteran Affairs, this week ta pay respect, on behalf of ail Canadians, ta aur youth who gave their lives ta mark Canada's coming of age on the global stage. While other nations tried ta capture Vimy they had al falled. Canadians built an intricate system af subways itot the rldge ta aid them tan getting dloser ta the Germans . Behind the rldge iay an array of German munitions factories that had ta be siienced if the carnage of World War One was ta be stopped. It was the Canadians wha finally swept the Germans from the ridge and ta doing s0 became universally recog- Parents & sehool boards continuea 5111 160 battie at the Orono Fair. Inez Harris bought the winning ticked on the sweater. The crochet afghan, made by Adelle Nichais was won by Shelley Molica, and the food hamper was won by Sandra Cannings. The draw for the doli bouse will be held at the Christmas Dinner and Carol Sing on December' 7. Tickets can be purchased from Mr. Charles Gray. nized as the, eite Canadian Corps. This recognition filled Canadians at home wlth a sense of pride and determi- nation, like the young men at Vmy possessedý, ta work together ta build a great Dominion. It'is a feeling that bas contlnued as we struggie ta preserve Canada. Vimy Ridge wlll be hon- oured by the erection o f a national bistorlc plaque des- lgnating Vmy as a Canadian National Historic Site. This is the first time such an honour has been erected outside of Canadian borders. It Is a universal recognition of how tbis battie served ta unite a nation and how much it means ta, the development af aur great histary. The ceremony wlll be held jointly wlth. Canadian -and French govenment officiais. I will remind aur French hasts of the fact that Canadians who dled were bath English and French Parents and Schaal Councils in Claririgtofl are pickçing up the battle against Bill 160. A meetffPg in the Newcastle Village C@flmur~1litY Centre (Kng and Nül' Streets) Is scheduled ièr taday Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Michelle Malda, Chairperson of the Newcastle School Council @aid,, "We have been able to Jean a lot mare about Bill 160 since the teacher's job actiorir I amnfot happy with Bill 160 and I'm certainly not happY that the Government lsn'tlilstenlg". Malda went on tô -say that parents and Schoai Councils need ta iearn more a[bout Bill 160 and continue the efforts ta have theBihl deilayed until those sections of tlie Bill that are of concern have been properly reviewed. The meeting, spênsored by the School Councils across the municipality, ,ill provide parents and cèmmunlty members with moiP imforma- tion about Bill 160. Dick Malowney. Dirgtor of Education for the NorthumberlandClaringtOn and Peterborough County Boards of EducatiOfi will be on hand ta provide an Canadians working together ta free the French fromn their invaders. It would be q sign of respect from the French if they could remexnber this when they choose ta interfère in Canada's taternal affairs. In Durham I have been told how a Col. Mumford, who llved on- a farm at Courtice and Taunton Roads, was found two days after the battle ing in a field wlth bis hand severely crushed. At that time the practice was ta amputate. Mumford pleaded with the doctor not ta take bis hand. The doctor, Stewart Wright, said he would not and that he would restore the use of the 11mb, whlch he dld. Dr. Wright, armed wlth a litany of experience in Vimy, went on ta found the Wellesley Orthopaedlc Hospital and contlnued ta use bis experince for the relief of many Canadians., His son John accldtentally met Coi. Mumford one day and the Colonel was pleased ta show hlm the hand that bis father hadsaved at Vmy. it is staries like tbis that fIlustrate sa well the way the battie of Vmy Ridge affected all aur ives. Because of these inds of staries touching s0 many peo-, ple, I arn proud ta represent Durhamn and Canada at this national historic site. Let us take the time tbis week ta remember Canadians who took part in ahi of aur military conflicts ta create such a great nation that is Canada. overview of the Bill. Baard Trustees wlll also be available ta respond ta questions. I'm hoping that as a resuit of the meeting parents will become more mnformed and able ta set a course af action that wiil convince this gav- emnment ta listen. Up ta now they haven't been doing that", sald Mrs. Maida. Bowmanville Toastm asters Toastmasters and friends, including some charter memn- bers, from numerous centres joined Bowmanville Toastmasters for their i th Anniversary Celebration on November 4, 1997. Congratulations from the Province were read, and Councillor Larry Hannah pre- sented a plaque from the Municipality of Clarington commemorating the mile- stone.* President and Chairman Toastmaster Cunnie Nelson commented on thie great plea- sure It had been to observe the growth in confidence and capabilîty of members wha have benefitted from the club. The highlights of the evening was guest speaker RoyPans. He challenged us ta, keep testing ourselves ta discover strengths we had na idea we passessed. This accamplished Toastmaster was warmly introduced by Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann and gra- clously thanked by Toastmaster Carol Wannacott Area Govemnor. The evening concluded with the presentatian of the years awards ta Toastmaster Cannie Nelson, T.M. Marilynn Dow, T.M. Denise Marek, T.M. Irene Konzelmann. Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann aiso garnered the Toastmaster 0f The Year. Corne and join us any Tuesday evenlng 7:30 - 9:30 at "The Darlington Hydro Information Centre". 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