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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 17, 1999 3 LETTERS (continued fr-om page 2) for children, teens and fami- lies. We celebrate Youth Appreciation Week by recog- nizinge youths from the comn- munity, selected by schools, clubs, brownies etc., with a special nighit where they recelve a certificate of recog- nition in front of family and friends. We offer skating on P.A. days, bike decorating at the Eall Festival, Drop-In Sports Night at Newcastle Public Scbool, Family Flîcks at the Community Hall and March Break activities wbich include FREE skating, bowl- ing and swimming. For a small fee a baby-sitting course by St. John's Ambulance is being offered this year as well. Every year for the past 8 years we have had Breakfast With Santa in the Commut-nity Hall and -lging by the over 600 peo- ý,,who have attended each year, this is very popular. Now you know, who we are and what we do. If you have any ques- tions/comments regarding the dances cali Diane or Reg at 987-5653. If you wouid like to know more about our programs/club caîl our President Lucinda Culi at 987-1148. Thursday February 11, 1999. ir Marg, A couple itemns fromn yes- terday's Weekly Times which caught ones eye included Roy's article on the "Casuai Society". If Davey Johnson, Mr. Mikes esteemed Minister of Education, ever thinks hle could mnake it law to have ail students in Ontario wearing uniformis, be's dreainrg! However, i s comforting to know he would like to elirmi- nate carrying weapons, swearing at teachers, striking teachers, etc. What the heul is he taiking about? You mean at the present they ARE aiiowed to do these things? Wow! Try as I may, I can' t imagine Sidney B. working under these condi- tions. And if he were, Eddie Greenspan, or one of his partniers, as well as the Durham Regionai Police, would have to set up a branch office just down thIIe hall from S.Bs classroom, as they wouid iikeiy be needed two or three times daily. And, as far as wearing uni- forms are concernied, the kids are aiready wearing them, aithough they're not the "Scotch plaid", which seems to be favoured by some Cathoiic and/or private schools, Roy makes reference to. They consist of baggy pants, with the crotch beiow the knees, baggy sweat-shirts or their favourite teams sweater, and a basebal hat .. . .worn backwards of course. This doesn't mean ail these kids are bad. We may not approve of "the look" (personaily, I think its pretty funny. . . .not in a humourous way, either), but not to worry because itîIl change. And, who knows what's next? Secondiy, the letter from Coileen Twomnery on the "dev- astation of our public health care systemn" is an eye-open- ing, informative letter on a big problemr that promises to get worse if we listen to what Mr. Mike says., Actualiy, the probiemr starts with Chretiens severe cut-backs on Provincial funding. .. .isn't it wonderful that Paul Martin has balaniced the budget and has things on an even keel in such a short time? Yes indeed! Then, Harris swung into action, apparently for- getting his '95 eiection cami- paign promise not to close any hospitais. And bis fla- grant remarIks a couple days ago that Metro Ambuianice Services' pleas for additional units were nothing more Te,,achers' contract wîth board terminated, "You ',1ve corne a log way baby!"/ Robert Knott, a teacher at Roseneath Centennial Public School, bas been termninated from his employmnent with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board effective February il, 1999. The terination foflows an investigation by administra- tion and Mr. Knott's suspein sion on December 22, 1998. He wvas an em-rployee of the Board since 1992., The Board's motion states, "tha t the Permanent Teacher's Contract bDetween Robert 1Knott andicithe Kawartha Pine Ridge District' School Board be terrninated effective 1999 Februairyil1 and that Robert Knott be informed that he hias been dismissed f romr the ernploy of' the Kawarthai Pine Ridge District Schiool Board effec- tive 1999 February 11, f'or caulse, including iriappropri- ate and u-nprofessionial con- duct inconsistent and incomn- patible wiýth the trust placed in its teachers by the Board and wiff l th duties andobli- than complaints' from a union..weii, that one wil biow up in his face some- where along the line. Politicians have been saying for a whiie now that we have> had it way too good for way too long, and compare our health care to third world countries. Reaiiy? I thought that THEY were trying -to improve OUR, standards. Even our neighbor, to the south, though they .are work- iîng at it, stîli have more peo- pie than Canadas entire pop- ulation without ANY health insurance. If you think we're weii off and things arent get- ting worse, ask the woman who has to wait six months or more for a Catscan or MRI. Ask the kid who breaks his leg in a hockey game and goes to the nearest emer- gency department, only to find it closed. Better stili, ask Mr. Mike. He seems to have the answers. Also, from a couple weeks ago, 1 enjoyed Clifford Francis' "roasting" of Murray The Hardware Man, with his and Lindas "retiremenit" just around the corner. Though the details from the cops and robbers chase seemn fairiy weii documented, rumour has it there has been a deniai to the rifle actuaily discharg- ing in the pickup. Lastly, an aside to Roy .. . .we stili havent put a definîte I.D. on the newest, and very shy visitor to the bird feeders, but wiil continue to work on ïa. And the Kraft (smooth) peanut butter I smneared ail over the side of the old maple out front hasnt caught the attention of the pair of Downeys as of yet. I expect the black squireil wili look after it if they dont get it soon. Regards, Bob Rotz, Kirby, Ont. IKaiti, Adam, Kyile, Melissa & Rut he! ÂW.eU-known Orono7 couple celebrate 56 years of marriage on Saturday gations of a teacher pursuant to The Education Act and its, Regulations." The Director of Education will advise the College of" Teachiers of thie Board's deci- s'on. The -Board bas released il thie information it can under legýisIation on this personnel miatter and can not provide furiher pblccomment. Did you know?ý (NC) Seniors devote a larger share of their overail spending to, basics such as food and shelter, than those of us under the age of 65. Gifts and contributions also account for a relatively large share of theiroverall spending. Snosalso conitribute to Our economiy by payviing significant amounts of incomie, property and' sales tax. ORNO TOWVN HLL EUC ILR-E RE S UITS High -1) Elaine Doty- 88, 2)ihelima Vgg-83,3)Bill Mann - 82. ,4) Hilda Caswell - 78, 5) Lii Bolderstone --78, Low - WilIma Kirk; Draws - Bob Allun, Grace Coatham, Li] Bolderstone, Marion Sears, Shirley Bubar; I"Now that your EIF TY, we suggest you start fishing for compliments"I To Get Today's Best GCr-Rates, SimpIy Cali Investment Advisor djjiýaTed Trueman Today. Cail (905) 434-7286 or 1-800-267-1522 wwwrbcds.com The ChLlices ORONO fPASTORAL CHARGE Minister Rev. Mervyn Russell Secretary Marlene Risebrough 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES Kîrby United Church at 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church 11:00 ar. "Wheelchair Access" Sunday School Classes and Nursery facilities available during Church Services A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. St. Saviour 's Anglican (Church MILL ST. ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. David R. Saunders, CD 983-5594 - 987-2019 Sunday Service, Sunday School & Youth Group 9:30 a.m. 1lst & 3 rd Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION 2nd & 4th Sunday MORNING PRAYER DRIVE FOR FOOD BANK Happy lth birthday, February 21, 1999. Love aind kisses,.. . -Mom, Dad andciKrîsten- M.,*t.r W Rii 90B,* Fb,.,,A Qo.p mai