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ul ,JDmI,..~, _________- RONO WEEKLY TIMES 650 GSrlnchude4 Wednesday, March 18, 1998 - e - a - *, - - - - e - * , 0 - - e Favourite Canadian Pastime Lucas Leech tries to slip one past goalie Jesse Rice, while the opposition -- Brandon Ernst looks on. The three boys plus goalie Kyle Feldcamp (not pictured) took each other on in a game of road hockey Monday afternoon. These Orono lads are not sorry to exchange their school books for hockey equipment this week. Clarke girls 2nd in province Clark High School girls took silver medal honours last Thursday at the OFSAA 'A' Girls Volleyball Championship in Dorchester. Clarke advanced to the provincial round by winning the COSSA championship hosted by Clarke on March 5. On their way to a silver medal finish,3rd seed Clarke High School defeated Chatham 15-10 and 15-8 then knocked off Rockway 15-13 and 15-1 to earn a berth in the gold medal round against 2nd seed West Elgin Secondary School from West Lorne, Ontario. West Elgin defeated Clarke in 2 sets, 15-9 and 15- 3. Clarke attempted a late run in the first set but in the end, crowd support for West Elgin lifted their team to victory. Team members include Christina Reed, Amanda Rogers, Georgina Katsiapis, Christina Robinson, Ashley West, Marisha Mohammad, Megan Carter, Shawna Snell, Alecia Staples, Sara Hartman and are coached by Mrs. Schroeder. Seniors being targeted in purse snatchings The Durham Regional Police Service is advising seniors to be more careful while shopping, after a rash of purse snatchings at grocery stores in Oshawa. Over the past 10 days, fourteen thefts of ladies wal- lets have been reported to police all occurring in large grocery stores along the high- way #2 corridor in Oshawa. Three purse snatchings were also reported in Bowmanville grocery stores last week. Most of the victims remember being approached by a female 30 to 50 years of age and being asked to check prices of certain food items on the shelves. While the victim is looking at the shelf prîce, the suspect quîckly removes the victim's wallet from the victim's bag, whîch is usually open and in easy reach, sitting on the child seat of the shopping cart. The theft is not discovered until the victim reaches the check- out and discovers her wallet missing from her bag. Twenty-seven year old Kevin Warren of Whitby, and twenty-seven year old Pamela Reid of Oshawa were apprehended in Whitby on March 13, when they tried to cash a cheque from one of the stolen wallets. Police advise female shop- pers and in particular seniors, to keep their shoulder purses or bags zipped closed at all times and always in their sight. Or, place the purse in the bottom of the shopping cart and place the groceries on top of the purse. This way, the purse is secure until you empty the cart at the check-out. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Durham Regional Police Service at (905) 579- 1'520 or Crime Stoppers at (905) 436 TIPS. Volume 62, Number 11, Happenings. "PUB NIGHT" AT THE ORONO TOWN HALL Due to the slow ticket sales "Pub Night" at the Orono Town Hall has been re-scheduled for SATLR- DAY, APRIL 25. Ticket sales deadline is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 and can be purchased at The Apple Blossom Shop or the Orono Weekly Times or directly from Lina Shetler (983-9582) or Ursula Fletcher (987-1248). Tickets are $4.00 each. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL SPRING DANCE On Saturday, April 18th, the Newcastle Chamber hosts its annual Spring Dance at the Newcastle Community Hall. Tickets are only $15 per couple, which includes a light midnight lunch, non-stop D.J. Music, door prizes, and lots of fun. Bring a group of friends out - tickets are available at Stedman's and the Village Card and Gift Shop in Newcastle. FACILITATOR EDUCATION PROGRAM AT NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME The Genesis Bereavement Resource Centre of the Newcastle Funeral Home will once again be con- ducting a Facilitator Education Program this spring, led by Rev. John K. Saynor, author and bereave- ment counsellor. For those interested in learning how to lead bereavement support groups this in- depth course includes exercises to guide participants into new insights into grief, as well as the prac- tical aspects of organizing and conducting groups. For further information, please call Newcastle Funeral Home at 987-3964. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION Adults 55 years of age and over living in Clarington are invited to meet on Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:30 - 2:00 p.m. at the temporary locationin Memorial Park Community Hall, 120 Liberty Street South in Bowmanville. Play bridge or euchre from 10:00 a.m.; alternately, play games, make crafts, join dis- cussions or socialize 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. summum@