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Volume 62, Number 7 RONO WEEKLY TIMES ST Included Wednesday, Feeebruary 18, 1998 Big thîngs planned for Clarîngton Youth Centre The goal of the Clarington Youth Center is to keep kids off the street. At the centre kids can get involved in various sports and recreational activi- ties. Monthly dances are also planned for the centre. For now the centre which is located at 166 Church St. Bowmanville, will be open one day a week. As more volun- teers sign on, the centre will be opened more often. Volunteers will staff the centre in teams, and work 3 hour shifts. One volunteer per shift xill have C.P.R. training, which is being offered free of charge. "Big things are planned" said Youth Council member Bill Argyle, "but were flot ready yet." Besides running the Youth Centre, the Clarington Youth Council will be dealing witha variety of youth issues. They will be looking into transporta- tion matters.' Having the centre in Bowrnanville, makes it dif- ficult for youth from Newtonville and Orono to access. They will be looking into running a bus to the outly- ing areas. The counicil will also be looking into construc- tion of a skateboard park. Kyle McOustra, who is also on the Youth CoLincil said, "now the centre is open, we have time to address these issues." "We want the whole com- munity to know we are here," said Argyle. "If they have any questions, the counicil can be reached by calling 623-6796". In closing Argyle added, "we have a big council and we are very energetic." The Clarington Youth centre volunteers Julie Michael like this," said Brent, "a lot' of Centre opened its doors on and B rent Carmichael. kids don't have jobs and need a Saturday. Pictured here are "Bowmanville needs a place cheap place to go. CHappenngs.. KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Kirby United Church - Monthly Evening Service, Sunday, February 22, 7:00- 8:00 p.m., Guest Speaker - Joan Skelton on Child Poverty in Durham. Refreshments. Free WilI Offering. PANCAKE SUPPER We invite you to join us for a Pancake Supper, Kirby Centennial Public School, Tuesday, February 24th, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.. The supper is being held to help support our school's cultural and athletic pro- grams. Cost $2.00 per meal or $7.00 per family of 4. In keeping with the Board's zero litter program: please bring your own plates and utensils. NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT CHAMBER 0F COMMERCE Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce will be h olding its Annual Dinner and Election of Officers at the Newcastle Community Hall on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, beginning with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. The $50 membership fee includes two dinners and cheques can be dropped off to Judy Hope at Stedman's in Newcastle. KIDNEY FOUNDATION 0F CANADA Having trouble keeping those New Year's resolutions? Weil, although you may still be trying to quit smoking or have declared "dieting" a swear word, don't forget to donate that unwanted vehîcle to The Kîdney Foundation of Canada! You'll receive a tax receipt-andwe'll tow the vehicle away free. Monies raised will fund medical research, patient services a nd public education programs to support kidney patients in your area. Caîl the Kidney Car Hotline at 1-800-565-5511 for more details. If you're not dri- ving it, what are you waiting for? CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION The Tuesday program for older adults in Clarington on February 24, 1998, will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Community Hall, 120 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville. Play bridge or euchre from 10:00 a.m. - noon; games or discussions from 10:30 a.m. Square dancing from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Low cost lunch at noon and transportation for a nominal fee can be arranged when ordered in advance by Monday noon. Phone Community Care at 623-2261. FREEDOM TO READ WEEK Informational displays will be in each branch of the Clarngton Public Library in celebration of Freedom to Read Week from February 22 - March 1, 1998. Pride and joy of Orono OFSC and Town Hall to honour skaters Adam and Kaiti Colville at open house As part of their respective anniversary celebrations, the Orono Figure Skating Club and Town Hall are cornbining forces to hold a congratulatory 'Open House' honouring Adam and Kaiti Colville and their rnagnificent skating achieve- mnents. Adam finished fifth overaîl in the junior men's comipetition at the Caniadian Nat1 inal Figure Skating Chamipion-ships in Hamilton this Janiuary past while he and sister Kaiti placed ninth in the novice pairs event. Everyone is invited to join in this celebration being held at Orono Town Hall on Sunday, March Ist from 2 to 5 p.m. Light refreshment wilI be served--best wishes only. Expeet an announcement from Adam and Kaiti during the 'open house'. For additional information please caîl Joan Moffat OFSC president at 983-9561.