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fllVe~. * Orono Town Hall RONO WEEKLY TIMES 65 0 GsT includedi1 Volume 62, Number 16 Wednesday, Aprîl 22, 1998 e . . e- - e - , e.*i-- 'grnd'proga Grand-Friends toak some time ta pose with ahl their Grand-Kids last week Thursday during Volunteer Week. Througli reading together, Grand-Kids and their Grand- Friends soon build a, special bond with each ather. .The Grand-Friends program at Orono Public School started last year with 6 Grand-Friends vohunteering ta read ta one or more young students each week. Most Grand-Friends have more titan ane child they read Wîtli. This year all but -one of the Grand-Friends' returned ta scitoal and faur mare were added ta their number. Twenty-five chldren frarn kindergarten ta grade four are beîng read ta eacli week through the Grand-Friends pro- gram, Grand-Friend, Beth Carr finds the experience very rewarding, as do all thte Grand- Friends. This is Mrs. Carr's second year at the schaol and like most of the other Grand- Friends she is into lier second year with the same'students. Grand-Friends comment on how they have been abie ta see the positive results of their efforts titrougli working with the same child over an extend- ed period. Mrs. Carr lias noticed liow the confidence gained titrougli being able ta read lias changed the personali- ty of one of lier Friends. "He feels sa mucli better about him- self now," stated Mrs. Carr. Teams generally start out with the Grand-Friends reading ta the ^child, but as the relation- ship graws, many of the chli- dren will ask ta read ta their Grand-Friend. The Orono Public Sehool Volunteer Coardinatar, Marie Nelson says the program has sa many benefits. Kids who don't have grandparents close by, can stîli have that relationship with another aider.aduit, and the same is true far grandparents wha have little contact with their grandchildren. Mrs. Carr explained, her kids say hi talier an the street, and will even run up ta lier witli a kiss and a hug. Caral O'Neill the grade 1-2 teacher says the kids jump out of their seats when their Grand- Frý>inds came ta the roam. Five of Mrs. ONeillis students are curr ently being read ta, but it would be great if they ahl had a Grand-Friend, stated Mrs. O'Neill. Grand-Friends currently valunteering their tirne at the schaol are: Beth Carr, Beryl Clark, Shirley Locke, Pat Lycett, Pat Mercer, Wendy Pratt, Dini Sclioenmaker, Kellie McDonnell and Betty Prescott. The last twa were absent when the photo was taken. Decorated Parasol Cc by Roy Forrester that the July lst fun day at Just so you don't miss the Park is on again. out on the fun corne the, Canada Day celebration in Orono, the Town Hall Board wish to let you know Plans are well underway for a parade from the Orono Fair Grounds to the Orono Park. Chase gets his man A 19 year' old Newcastle man lias been arrested for rab- bery, thanks ta a textbook case for the Durhiam Regional Police Canine Unit. Police were calhed ta downtown Newcastle Monday evening foilowing a purse snatching. A 36 year aid woman was approacied from behind as she was entering lier car. The suspect placed his hand over lier mouth, threw lier ta the ground and stoie lier purse. Police attended the scene, the area was sealed off and the Canine Unit was called. Dave Moundsteven and lis dog Chiase arrived' on the, scene. 'Chase pîcked up the scent of the suspect, and locat- ed the purse under a fence. Fram there lie followed the scent ta an apartment building on Mill St., went up ta the sec- ond floor, sat in front of one of the doors and started barking. Officers knocked on the door, when the suspect opened it he was arrested for robbery and breach of probation. _mpet-ition There will be games for the kids, refreshments, free swimming and a possible bail tournlie. As the sun will be shining brightly on that particular day the Hall Board have arranged for a Parasol competition for both adults and children. The parasols are to be judged and prizes will be presented. It is neyer too early to set mind in action for your parasol to be designed, constructed and worn in the parade. Don't leave It to the last minute. The Hall Board is to meet on April 28th to fm up plans for the two day, May 22-23, "Memory Lane" event. The Country Four Quar- tette and the Clarington (continued page 2) A Hqppenngs.. CLARINGTON PROJECT Sunday, April 26, Kirby United Church, 7 p.m. Guest Speaker: Warren Lamondin, Oshawa Clarington Community Living Association. Special Music: -Gillian Barfoot. Refreshments. Free WilI Offering. THE OPTIMIST CLUB 0F NEWCASTLE VILLAGE Flubber starring, Robin Williams, Thursday, April 23, Newcastle Community Hall, admission $2.00 each, doors open 6:30 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m. NEWCASTLE RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Ail are welcome to attend the Newcastle Ratepayers Association regular meeting to be held in the Lions Room, Newcastle Comrnunity Hall at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23. Guest speaker will be Mr. David Clark, General Manager for Clarington Hydro Electric. KIRBY CHURCH SPRING SUPPER Saturday, April 25, Settings 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Chicken A La King, salad, veggies, potatoes and Angel Food Delight. Aduts $10., chul- dren 6-12 $5.00 and children 5 and under free. Tickets 983-9891. Ilýl