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* ^ candle making and printing, log cabins. The students used drink Keene, Ontario, Éfiwhv diiAonfa ctu/iv PintlPPr DnVS Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 21,1986-5 to eight. She studied readin' and writin;, and Tithmetic, taught to the tune of a hickory stick. Each student had à small slate to write on, instead of notebooks. Grandma remembers seeing a car for the first time when she was seven or eight. Can you imagine that she has lived to see the first "ipoon-walk" live on television? Telephones, T.V.'s and radios (not to mention V.C.R.s and computers) are just a few of the items that have become part of every household during her three quarters of a century. century. Of medical discoveries she cites penicillin and the most important important to her. When I asked Grandma if life is better now than it was in the "good , 'ol days" she laughingly replied: "It's easier now but I enjoyed it just as much then." Reporter: Mike Smith ORONO NEWS On Wednesday, May 21, Jennifer Goodmurphy, Caitlin Jess "and Leslie Plazek are participating in "Ensemble Drama" from 9:15 until 12:30. It is taking place at Cobourg Lion's Centre. These people are going going to represent our school because they excel in drama. We hope they have a good time. Reporter: Leslie Plazek Public School have been busy studying studying Pioneer Days which resulted in a trip to'Lang Pionner Village in The students while at the Pioneer Village participated in four activities activities including weaving, spinning, As well, under the leadership of their teacher, Mrs. Lois Adams, the students created posters depicitng ing straws to create the logs and then coloured with water paints. Pines Senior Public School Report Lockhart-Orono News - Events This week the majority of the Grade 7's are away on a four-day excursion to Ottawa. They left on Tuesday, and will have seen many things in and around Ottawa by the time of their return on Friday. The students who did not go, are touring touring Ontario Place on Thursday, May 22nd. Last Monday, the Science Fair winners (6 Winners, 30 Honourable Mentions) went to the Orono Forestry Centre for a dedication ceremony. The Centre was presented with a plaque and many distinguished guests were present. The proceedings also celebrated the end of the Canada/Ontario Forest Management Subsidiary Agreement which started in 1978. Afterwards, the guests were taken on a small, informative informative tour where new methods were explained of growing "genetically perfect trees". The Pines students were each given a generous gift - a well-started (White Pine Tree about 18 inches high. Track and Field is starting in Physical Education. By Keith Small PC women holding coffee-dessert reception The South Central District of the Ontario Progressive Conservative 1 Associaiton Of Women are planning $ Coffee and Dessert reception to be held Thursday, May 22nd, 1986 a't 7:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Golf Club, 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Joan Atkinson, q General Practitioner from the ■ Durham Region, who will address "Current Medical Issues". This topical subject promises to be a most enlightening evening. Employment Centre opens for students The Bowmanville Canada Employment Centre for students is now open to help students find summer employment and to service local employers and home-owners. The office is located in the Bowmanville Mall, 243 King St. E. and is now open from 8:15 to 4:30, Monday to Friday. If you are planning to hire a student student this summer or if you would like more information abut student ' employment call the Centre at 623-9221. Tickets are $5.00 per person and may be obtained by contacting Bowmanville 623-7538. LOCKHART GOSSIP A Fitness Challenge The time has come, so get out of your reclining chair and come and prove that the Town of Newcastle is more fit than Ajax or Uxbridge! Yes, we have been challenged to a competition uncovering the fittest county in Durham. All you have to do is take part in an event, any event for fifteen minutes. The catch is, it must make your heart beat faster. This competition will occur on May 28. The winner will be the community having most participants. participants. Sée ya there. Changes in a Lifetime This past Sunday I attended a party to celebrate my grandmother's 75th birthday. After the excitement had subsided, I talked talked to the guest of honour about changes in her lifetime. Grandma was born in a far mhouse in Chandos t Township on May 6, 1911. She was'the second of five children. 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