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Orono Weekly Times, 26 Jan 1983, p. 9

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M Otono K mettes ' 'Kick-line Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 26, 1983, 9 y y Orono 's Popular "MC t* What more could you made their appearance at ing. Joan Deremo, Connie ask for than six pretty the annual Pub Night in Pictured above Carol Puk, Valerie Witheridge Kinettes in a kick-line? the Orono Community Bailey, Marta Nowak, and Carol Lee. The girls, all Kinettes, Centre last Saturday even- * By popular demand "The Village Maidens y y The Village Maidens the annual Kinette Pub Fibrosis. forming for many just keep coming and they Night. The Village Maidens are events as the local are as entertaining today The evening was pro- Ted Coombs, George Night throughout as when they first made moted by the local Kinet- Day, Orono and Tony district, their initial appearance.at tes in .support of Cystic Maylock and are now per- Around Region (Continued from page 8) Bowmanville homes this winter. Phamplets are available giving tips on how to safely operate the stoves and fireplaces. These phamplets are available at the fireball. LOTO 649 WINNER Johnny Seto, Bowmanville restaurant owner, was a winner of $27,941.80 in the January 15 Loto 649 draw. Married with three children Seto states he will enjoy the extra money. 31 PORT HOPE SPILLS A recent independent study has revealed there were 31 chemical spills at Eldorado Nuclear uranium refinery in Port Hope over the past two and a half f years. « The author of the report wants the Crown Corporation to clean up its act. The report criticizes the 'less than ideal' condition condition at the plant. Two spills have been termed termed major. The report critiçizes company officials for "understanding their potential for serious spills of hydrogen flouride and ammonia." ammonia." . JAIL TERM FOR BOWMANVILLE BOWMANVILLE MAN Victor Champagne, 48, of Bowmanville has received a 30 day Jail term on a sentence issued by County Clerk Judge W.B. Lane. Champagne who refused to open his car door when approached by Durham Regional Police on March 26, 1982. Officer Craig Greentree reached into the auto through the window in an attempt to release the door lock. Champagne rolled up the window, catching catching the officers arm and then driving off dragging the officer. WOODALL CARPENTRY Fully Licenced 10 Yearà Experience Renovations. Cabinets, Decks, Roofing, Etc! . Call 983-9759 Stirling Mather plays his part in the annual Kinette Pub Night and has extended his repetoire of vocal numbers. A good crowd was present present for the annual appearance appearance of the MG and local crooner. Clarke students give views in open debate There was a good attendance attendance of parents, students and teachers last week at the Clarke High School for a session session sponsored by the Parent- Teacher Liaison Committee at Clarke High Schbol. The meeting firti took the form of a student panel from the school and directed by Mr. Dave Ratèliffe of the Durham Family Services. Following an hour discussion by the panel the meeting divided into various groups to discuss the views that were presented through the panel. Many views were given through the student panel discussion and there was an active dialogue by most of the students. » The students seemed to agree- that communications were often hindered through the fact that one or the other were aware they would be hurting the other or being afraid to show any feelings. It was stated that showing emotions emotions is generally considered a sign of weakness and no one wants to leave this impression. impression. The issue of friends is often a matter bringing forth confrontation, confrontation, it was stated. ' Most students felt.it was difficult to discuss matters and issues on a one-to-one basis. Parents top often ask "What does your mother think" and this sets up a whole round , of discussions. One student pointed out that in a one-parent family the 'one-on-one discussion basis does exist and it was the feeling feeling that as such it was better. The separated parent àway from the home stMl looks on the remaining child or. children a» their little boy or girl even ithôugh they have reached High School. It was also pointed out that children seldom know the human side of parent's pro blems. "They are not discussed discussed with us," it was stated. Should we not be able to sit around as a family and talk, it was asked. The students admitted drinking and driving was a 'bad mix." "We do find it difficult to tell our friends wé are not going to drive with them and are well aware of what may happen through an accident," ' In the matter of drugs it was said that all kinds know they are not good) for them. , "But so what." There are pressures from peers, pressures at school, and most kids will try them, it was stated. It was stated the important important factor realfy was, "What causes you to take them rather than - 'You are going to get hooked." In speaking of drugs it was pointed but that they are easy to come by, easy to hide and generally can be taken without anyone knowing. It is- more difficult to ta^e alcohol in all three areas. It was stated that the recession recession was a worry for students and it was, commented, "Why go through school when there are no- jobs available in the work world. ' ' ft was also pointed out that .some students were in school because there were no jobs available. It was also . said that teachers are letting students express themselves more than in the past and this was felt to be a plus on the side of the student.... Near the end of the allotted time for the, panel one student student statpd the. kids had to gain' many years of experience experience 'themselves and that some leeway had to be made for this , experimentation. Love and trust would ride it through. .

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