The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

4- Orono Weekly Times, February 18, 1976 Prize winning essays at the Pities HERITAGE CANADA Canada has always presented presented a challenge to those who chose to take it. From approximately one thousand A.D. when the Vikings sailed HERITAGE 1 The Heritage of Canada and its many towns and cities goes a long way back to the time when the explorers ffpm many different nations were seeking new lands for their Red Cross holds annual meeting The annual meeting of the well as 6,000 Church bulletins. Bowmanville and District The Canadian Statesman was Branch of the Canadian Red very co-operative in its cover- Cross Society held recently age of the campaign. $2,120. down the eastern coast and countries to build upon. finally settled in Newfoundland, Newfoundland, until the British conquest conquest of Canada over the French in 1763 Canada has' been visited by various nations; nations; In 1763 the British signed the Treaty of Paris which gave the French the right to fish and a few small islands. Now Canda isn't a total English nation but has a French province, Quebec.' Canada also has two national languages because of this English and French. The victors, the English provided us with a strong foundation to build our nation on. On this foundation we have built one of the most secure nations of the world. Also one of the richest. Canada's most important important industry is manufacturing. manufacturing. ■ Agriculture, also plays - an important part in Canada's economy. We produce almosi four and a half billion dollar: worth of produce and stock per year; and mining - Canada is one of the world's leading mineral-bearing countries. countries. I think that the thing that makes me proudest of all is the Canadian education system. system. Canada has some of the world's most credited schools, colleges and universities. Wh- y, in Ontario alone there are almost twenty universities and colleges and probably three or four times that many grade schools. We have also advanced in the fields of medicine and scientific technology. technology. I personally know that' the University of Toronto offers an excellent course in medical sciences someday I hope to take this course and become a doctor, when I get older. Canada is also training many great athlete's. In the summer of 1976 Canada .will host the Olympic Games if all gbes as planned. Rack in the colonial times many forms of government were used and as often as not the people took the law into their own hands. Today our government is a democratic one that the people elected. It makes me proud knowing that our government has an ear cocked to the voice of th( people. Although to, our way . of government is much better than communism, where the people have little or no voice concerning the affairs of the country. I don't think its fair for a person not to have the right to express his or her. opinion on any issue. Canadian painters, poets and musicians are known all over the world for their various talents. Canada has , many art galleries and theaf très in which the fine work.of these artists iS shown and plays are put on. Although I would like to travel throughout the world, and I may end up living in some far away place I will always think of Canada as home. Written by Janie Bennett 8A ' Pines Senior Public Our country is made up of different people from different different lands. When people need freedom, peace and quiet and a place to relax, and to escape from their quarreling countries countries most of them turn to Canada. Because that is what Canada is made up of, freedom, peace and quiet and ! a place to relax. People may just come to Canada for a holiday. Whether Whether it be to ski in the mountains of to swim in the lakes and rivers mat Canada nas to offer. Canada has a great abundance abundance of sports that everyone can be a part of. There are such things as skiing, skating, swimming, hiking, fishing, hunting, and many other sports as well. Canada has many'sight-see- ing Spots, such as Niagara Falls. People come to see the great falls because of the terrific rapids. They also come to visit the many shops and museums. That's what makes Niagara Falls such & spectacular place. The Rocky Mountains is-.a great sight to behold also*In the winter they serve as great ski resorts and in the summer they are excellent for hiking, mountain climbing and camping- camping- The Royal Canadian Mounted Mounted Police have been a part of Canada's heritage for a -very long time. They were founded in 1873 and have been serving Canada for 103 years. The Queen's Plate takes place very year in Toronto. Members of the Royal Family come to see our Canadian horses compete against each other. This event has been a part of Canada's heritage since the 1800's whçn it ran for Queen Victoria. This year the summer Olympic Olympic Games will be held in Montreal. Thèse games are really historic. They have been a part of the world's heritage since Greek days. They began in 776 B.C. and have continued ever since. Through the 1900's they have been held regularly every four years. This year, 1976,»we have winter Olympic Games being held in Innsbruck Austria, Austria, and We have our summer Olympic Games also. I do hope that Canada will get a gold medal. The Algonquin Park is located in northern Ontario and is now a big tourist attraction. It's a very large park and is filled with Canadian wildlife. The Calgary stampede is held every year in the province of Alberta. Some of the more recent things that will go down in history as yèars go on are the Royal Winter fair, the Canadian National Exhibition, the C.N. Tower and the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo. I am very proud to be a Canadian and wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. Canada is a very freely run country, and that is what • makes people very happy to be 116™,' I love living in saw the re-election of most of its former officers. The Branch Branch rooms are located at 28 Division St., Bowmanville and are open every Friday afternoon afternoon between 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. The officers to serve you are: President Pat Griffin, Imm. Past Pres. Ray Forsey, Vice Pres. Joan Santomero, Sect. Barb Ingram, Treas. Ed Ingram. Chairmen are: Blood Blood - Betty Spry, First Aid - Had Luxton, Water Safety - Lorna Caverly, Loan Cupboard Cupboard - Elaine Barber, Women's Work - Minnie Evers service for seniors - Jean Brownlee, Revenue - Rick Santomero, Disaster - I.E.A., Missing persons and homemakers - •Ray Forsey, Youth - Joan Santomero, Public Relations - Pat Griffin, For Aid please call the Chairman or the Red Cross at 623-3115. Eacn, vnairman then presented presented their reports and moved the adoption of such report. Treasurer Ed Ingram, since all accounts were hot up to date the Treasurer could not present a true report but will have one before Campaign Campaign time in March, Water Safety: Lorna Caverly, a supply of awards, test sheets and water safety pamphlets are stocked by the Branch to serve the area better. Programmes Programmes were run at Orono, Newcastle, and Bowmanville during July and August. Orono registered 426 with 190 awards presented, Newcastle registered 275 with 108 awards and Bowmanville registered 570 with 271 awards. There were 140 enrolled at the Fall : session in Bowmanville. Women's Work : Betty Spry, a total of 1,397 articles were sewn or knitted for overseas relief and the craft sale as well as mitts, socks, scarves for local disaster relief. This was made up of 70 slings, 76 layettes, 30 dress and panty sets, 15 shorts and shirts, 150 sleeveless sweaters and 226 afghans, 18,377 swabs and wipes were made for the blood transfussion service by 2 groups, 1 in Bowmanville and 1 in Orono. The Youth Group and the Community Corner Group of St. John's anglican Church have made several .articles. This report represents represents many hours of dedicated labour by many volunteers. To each and everyone of them, I extend my thanks for their concern for others. Loan Cupboard: Elaine Barber, Barber, Donations $95.00. Items loaned: Beds 16, crutches 42, medical items 46, wheelchairs 29. Donations 2 were chairs, 1 bed, 1 mattress, 1 rubber sheet, 1 bedpan and 1 commode commode chair. Campaign : Rick Santomero (read by Joan Santomero), the total of $3424.00 was 122 per cent of the quota of $2800.00. The campaign began with an awards night March 5, 1975 at Memorial Park. Much literature was distributed as Canada and I'm sure everyone everyone else who lives here' does too. Written by Maureen Bennett 8E Pine Senior Public came from door to door canvassing and $235.00 from the Bowmanville Businessmen. Businessmen. Twenty out of fifty-five replied to letters sent to organizations and service clubs. clubs. I would like to thank everyone involved in the campaign and plans are now underway for the 1976 campaign. campaign. First Aid: Had Luxton, certificate S awarded: introductory, introductory, 38, standard, 26, emmergency first aid 23, lectures given to school students, students, 150, lectures given to the Pine Ridge Kinsmen, 40. Services for Seniors: Jean Brownlee made severall visits to Marnwood, Sunset Lodge and Strathaven. I have, started started to visit the seniors who are more or less confined to their own homes and am handing out personal identificatin cards cards and operation alert cards. Public Relations: Pat Griffin, Griffin, the window at the rooms are changed several times. All branch activities such as blood donor clinics, open house, campaign and the annual convention were written written up for the area newspapers. newspapers. The mailing list for the news bulletin was revised. Ontario Division P. R. was kept informed as to what was happening here. Arrangements Arrangements were made for the save of Christmas Wrapping paper and for the collection of dominion store tapes. Also we helped with the Red tiross. display at the Ploughing Match. 1 Disaster, I.E.A., missing persons and homemakers: Ray Forsey, 1 family are seeking relatives at this time. 3 adults and 8. children received aid after fires in the area. 1 layette and quilt were supplied a young mother, a cheque for $150.00 from Lord Elgin School was accepted for local disaster relief. AU homemaker homemaker meetings were attended. attended. Youth : Joan Santomero, activity has continued with emphasis on expanding the high school programme. Cou- rtice S. S. has a club and a club was started at Clarke S.S. in December. Students helped staff the August blood donor clinic. High school students donated 25 per cent of the blood at the local clinics. One person attended the regional conference in usnawa, Bowmanville and Oshawa students planned and staffed the Red Cross Ybuth display at the Ploughing Match. Hampton JR. P.S. gave friednship bags for emergency use, the 4th cub pack of Memorial Park collected collected items for Winisk (an Eskimo project), Lord Elgin, school donated $350.00 and Çourtice S.S. held their own blood donor clinic. Blood Donors: Betty Spry, 1476 units were collected at the five clinics. This *is an . increase of 30 per cent. This was due mainly to the formation in January of a donor recruitment committee and the clinic hours being extended thru the supper hour. The Leslie Trophy was won ny Clarke Hign scnqol. i wish to extend my thanks to all the members of the committee for their help and to the many organizations in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono who have assisted at clinics throughout the year. To Branch memners tor their help throughout the year, to Helen Wallis secretary of the committee, Irla Living chief of donor records, Marg Law- rie, who keeps the kitchen running Smoothly, a special thank you for your tremendous tremendous efforts. Finally to the hundreds of volunteer donors ihy sincere gratitude. Consult With Us for Export Help BYAMS PLUMÉING - HEATING Sales and Service 24 HOUR BURNER SER VOCE GULF FINANCING Low Interest Ra'tes Phone: Tyrone 263-2650 e 2447 OCT'73 M.P. 20 Good Form? It Starts Here Whatever business forms you may need . . , bills, letterheads, file cards, work sheets, envelopes, ledgers, labels ... we do the job! Orono Weekly Times JAN'S FLOWER & GIFT SHOPPE ' SERVING ORONO, NEWCASTLE BOWMANVILLE and OSHAWA WE DELIVER MAIN STREET, ORONO, PHONE 983-9500 Dave's Plumbing Heating Electric Industrial-Commercial Residential Free Estimates 786-2471 R.R. 1 Orono Building a House? or remodelling your present one? Then contact: Floyd Nicholson Orono 983-5049 G.S.W. STEP-ON WÀSTE CAN Regular $12.85 WHITE OR HARVEST ft QÛ ÔOLD V Miff, . j* ■f w C.G.E. STEAM IRON ! iteguiar rz^.98 H9 99 Rolph Hardware Dominion Phone 983-5207 Orono, Main St. -i