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Orono Weekly Times, 16 Nov 1983, p. 7

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Children sing for Remembrance Day Pictured above are Mrs. classes singing "Poppy Day" Day Services held at the Cowan's and Mrs. Brown's during the Remembrance Orono Public School last Fri- Poems to be sent to Legion Literary Contest day. Mr. Eames' class from the Lockhart Public School recite poems during the Remembrance Day Services held at the school last Friday. The above pictured students Recite poems sang "Where Have. All The Flowers Gone" for the audience audience and Mr. Eames chose a number of peoms read by the students to be sent to the Bowman ville Legion Literary Contest. The students whose poems were chosen are, in no particular order, Mark Pierce, Shawn Knapp, Jill Brown, Ken Verwoert, Terry Rosamond, Chris Fogg, Susan Spence, Jamie Marghan and Angie de Laat. Mrs. Rolfe's grades 2 and 3 classes also sang for the audience audience "Soldiers and ' Sailors", during the ceremony. ceremony. From the Dim and Distant Past Grade 6 students, Candace Vcy and Tammy Woodward recited their poems "Why I'm Proud to Wear A Poppy" and "Remember the Children; They Died Too" respectively, during the Remembrance Day Services held Friday at the Orono Public School. The students wrote the poems for the Bowmanville Legion Literary Contest and both poems will, be sent to the Legion to be entered into the contest. Number of unemployed The number of clients unemployed and registered for work at the Canada Employment Centres in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa for the month of October totalled 18,060, consisting of 8,873 female and 9,187 male clients. ' Placements in the three offices offices totalled 769 for the month, which compares to a total of 835 placements during during September. The majority of clients were registered in .Managerial, Administrative and related; Material Handling Handling and related; Transportation Transportation equipment operating; Construction Trades; Pro- ct Fabricating, Assembling .d Repairing; Machining and related; Service; Sales; Clerical Sand related. During October, the greatest employment opportunities opportunities existed in Manufac- 1 turing of Transportation equipment; Special Trade Construction; Retail Trade; Accommodation and Food Services. In Occ- there were 32 trainees in Industrial Training Programs, 20 short term and 12 apprentices, at a cost of $144,666. These people people will benefit from both training and employment in the Region of Durham. At the end of October, there were 211 students in the skill courses sponsored by the Canada Employment Centre and 60 people receiving academic upgrading at Durham' College. by M. Kari Lewins Orono clock quits After five years of faithful service to residents of the town of Orono, the town clock ceased to tick at five minutes to one. Many residents of the town as well as businesses depend on the clock to get them to work and 4 home again on time. Not until Monday, when council meets again, will the clock be made to run. Pennies worth 2 cents Happy relations between Canada and the U.S. were exhibited exhibited as a shipment of "a million pennies" was reported to have arrived in Toronto in order to make up for a "cent-shortage here". The circulation of these coins was accepted by everyone without question, however, these pennies cease to exist immediately upon entering Canada as pennies to Canadians Canadians are worth two cents, although our pennies, have not been coined for many, many year;. Red Cross meetings The Armouries building held the meeting of the Orono Red Cross Society last Thursday evening at 8:00 with Rev. S. Little wood as president. A letter received from headquarter's was read by Mrs. H. Murray acknowledging the $100.00 cheque sent from this branch. The total amount of funds on hand at this time, after all Expenses Expenses was $460.95. Etiquette from the Past January 4th, 1940 When dining with a friend who has not a maid,'it is not r Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 16, 1983-7 Services at Orono - Lockhart Schools Oh Canada and the Lord's Prayer opened the Remembrance Remembrance Day services at the Orono Public School, last Friday. Mrs. Brown conducted conducted the services which lasted approximately one hour. Among the events which took place during the ceremonies, "That Other April" was viewed by those who attended; a film sent from the Bowmanville Legion containing actual footage of the war and Remembrance Day services held in the past in France. A 30 second silence was held in place of the Lâst Post as Roy Forrester who usually plays the Last Post was absent absent at the time. John Reid, Principal of Orono-Lockhart Public Schools, pointed out after the ceremonies that to their regret the school was unable to ; obtain war veterans for this year's services. Reid .said that in past years there have been ample veterans who perform the task of taking taking donations and handing out the poppies. It was pointed out by Mr. Reid, to the children present, that the poppy was to be worn on the left lapel, over the heart in due respect to those who died for us. He also pointed out that the purple purple bow seen at the top of Remembrance Day Wreaths is a symbol of bravery, and as well sadness and sorrow. Denise Bugden - Orono Public School and Chris Stadelmann - Lockhart Public School presented the Rembrance Day Wreath during during the services at the cenotaph on Sunday, November 6th. Students of the Lockhart Public School made a presentation presentation of posters to be sent to the Legion and entered into into the Poster Contest. Vice- principal, Mr. Mclvor officiated officiated the ceremony held at the Lockhart Public School. considered polite to aid in the duties after dinner unless your hostess has asked you to do so, or she is a very intimate intimate friend.' When a girl's presence is requested for dinner from parents of a young man whom she has not been seeing for a period of time, it is acceptable acceptable to accept only if she feels the relationship is becoming serious' and she should want it so. However, if she does not want to be serious, it is not wise or acceptable acceptable to accept the invitation. invitation. Ladies' escorts should always fill a glass from the punch bowl for his date first, and then proceed to Serve himself. January 18, 1490 Orono Police Trustees Elected The Police Trustee Board of the Village of Orono met at the Town Hall this Monday Monday and the following items of business were attended to. W.J. Riddell was elected chairman of the board for the , year 1940 and was granted $15.00 for secretarial services performed throughout the year 1938-39. Riddell was also appointed caretaker of the fire hall and engine at a salary ol* $50.00 for the year. J.J. Mellor, newly appointed appointed secretary, was instructed instructed tô purchase q new minute book and send the necessary applications t® the ' Workmen's Compensation Board. Jas. Moffat was appointed Constable for this year and Wjjl receive a salary of $40.00 The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Public Notice MUNICIPAL GRANTS All organizations seeking a grant from the Corporation Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for their ac- ' tivitips. during 1984 must submit a completed application application form to the office of the Treasurer on or before DECEMBER 19, 1983. Application forms and copies of the Municipal Grants Policy are available at the municipal offices offices of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Kathryn A. Campbell, C.A., B.Comm., Treasurer > Date of Publication: Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, 1983. mm ORMOND. BEACH THE QUIETER SIDE OF DAYTONA BEACH 12, 19, 26 & 33 DAY TOURS (topper) upon request) < DEPARTURES'EVERY SUNDAY OCT. 23 - APRIL 22 CHRISTMAS IN FLORIDA ORMOND BEACH 14 DAY DEPART DEC. 1@ ORMOND BEACH 8 DAY DEPART DEC. 25 (AFTERNOON DEPARTURE jWGMT TRAVEL) CHRISTMAS CIRCLE TOUR H4 DAY DEPART DEC. 17 MANY 'OTHER DEPARTURES TO FLORIDA . TEXAS . CAUFORNIA Go Motmxoacbl , FOR*FULL COLOUR BROCHURE . CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT OR CALL TOLL FREE T-800-461-7615

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