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Happy 26th Birthday Kim! From the Gang. Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, The Pines Senior Public School News Report A treat for the aged The Christmas season brings with it a sensé of benevolence amongst many o^her things. It was this feeling feeling of benevolence that attributed to the fact that our aging automobile was treated to a winter tune-up. After all we have developed a somewhat affection for this mechanical machine that • has escorted us throughout the country side over a number of years. In fact the auto has reached its tenth year of life having been assembled in mid 1979. * It didn't come to us as a new spanking baby but did arrive with a limited njumber of 40,000 kilometers on the speedometer. Since that time and to the present day we have travelled together for a further 140,000 kilometers. A relationship, relationship, no doubt, has built over these many kilometers, over city roads and country by-ways. Of course there have been mishaps but in relationship to the distance travelled they have been few. There was a problem with the radiator that caused some displeasure for a period of a couple of months and Bill Bunting can attest attest to the fact that it would on occasion occasion belch out steam and hot water. But a new rad fixed this and since we have had no problems. A dropped drive shaft is about the only only time I was left along the side of the road somewhat helpless until Ross Mercer arrived. The kilometer reading has not detered the car to start in the coldest of weather even though it may be require physically opening the choke. All in all the car has Served us well and does give a comfortable ride. Biit the vehicle is aging and it was these thoughts of service and age that promoted me to consider a full winter tune-up this year. After all the vehicle deserved such attention for its tenth anniversary. We made arrangement with Mangar's Garage and left the vehicle vehicle for the works. A couple of hours later we did get a phone call from Mangar. "When did you change the oil in this car last" was the question. "I never have" was the answer. "Never changed the oil". "No never changed the oil" It just so happens that an oil change was never made and in fact all we ever did was add a quart once and a while when needed, perhaps twice a year. On telling Bill Bunting of the incident incident he stated that it certainly belied his belief and action that oil must be changed every 5000 ' kilometers to preserve a vehicle. The fact is however, it did make me feel good to give the vehicle the full treatment. Whether it was the fact that it was Christmas time or that 1 had developed an affection for this inanimate object I will never know. Surely I owed it something. This week The Pines reporters feature class of the month, special events and the office report. This year at The Pines we have started a programme that had been abandoned many years ago. This consists of being the class which is courteous and respectful towards supply teachers, courteous to fellow pupils and staff, promptly arrives at class with the proper equipment, makes sure that all assignments are completed, has the fewest number of office referrals for discipline, general care of classroom and locker areas, house league participation participation and involvement in spirit days. Last but not least, the class of the month promptly returns newsletter envelopes. Winning classes so far are 7C (twice), 7A for the grade sevens. For grade eights, 8C has won twice. Classes are anxiously anxiously awaiting the result of the December vote. The best class at the end of the year will win a trip to the new Skydome. Good Luck, classes! There are a lot of interesting things happening this week at The Pines. Since Christmas, the coed volleyball league and the school basketball teams have started. Mr. Prole has arranged for both grade 7 and 8 students to go skating on three occasions at the Bowman- ville Arena on January 17, February 9 and March 14. Auditions for the school play, "The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch", a western comedy spoof, were held on Wednesday, January 11. Forty students came to audition. audition. The cast will be announced in next week's column. This is the most major production The Pines has ever attempted. The school gym has recently had new lighting facilities installed to improve the quality of the production. The per- Kinette Katch-Up Happy New Year!!! I'm sure you've heard that many times recently but I hope you had as much fun ringing in the new year as we did at the Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen New Year's Eve Party. As Usual it was a sell-out and we all had a terrific night. Congratulations Kinsmen on another successful project! project! (Especially Kin Victor Harrison Harrison who chaired this major event.) December saw the Great Pine Ridge Kinettes busy selling Jumbo Colouring Books. With the help of our Kinsmen, we sold over 900 books, which means Christmas morning saw 900 children enjoying these great gifts. Thanks to all who purchased a book. We know the kids will use them for many months to come. Just before Christmas, we delivered 2 huge. Christmas hampers. We hope these eased the burden on thé families who needed them and made Christmas a little merrier. We would like to thank, Lasco Steel for the donations of turkeys and gifts which made these hampers our most generous yet. Our own club's Christmas social functions were not forgotten (by most anyway). Our Kiri Kids were treated to lots of fun in the snow, a little hot chocolate and cookies and then a visit from the jolly old fellow himself. We thank tl%e Kin Stacheruk family for allowing us to invade their home and,hills for this wonderful afternoon. , Later that evening, after all the exhausted Kin Kids were put to bed, the exhausted Kin (so called) adults formances will be in the spring. This production will be organized by Ms. Wilson and Mme Brasch. If you are at The Pines you have most likely seen a student using a video camera. That is probably because they are helping Mr. Farrington Farrington put together a videotape diary of The Pines in 1988-89. It will include many pictures from a year at the school and try to give people a total concept of life at The Pines., There will be a videotape showing every class. It will show students and teachers at work and at play, involved in activities such as Jump Rope For Heart, a possible Winter Carnival, Music Night and band performances, science fair, French cafe, assemblies, school teams track and field and house league sports. They will also hope to include black and white pictures done by the photo 1 group. The students who are helping Mr. Farrington Farrington by working the video camera are Melissa Colville 8B, Jamie Lovekin 7B, Michelle Kennedy 7B and Kirby Eady 8D. For the second time this year, interim interim reports will be going home on Feb. 3. On the fun side of things, there is a Professional Activity Day on January 30. We have an outdoor education week starting Feb. 20. There will be more to follow about this. The Pines participated in the volleyball tournament, on Saturday, . January 14 held at Rowmanvillc Senior P.S. Upcoming, each class will spend three days in core to catch up with missed or forgotten work. Also, there will be a big push on notebooks and notebook skills. ■ Look out, kids! by Eryn Newman, Laura Notion and Antonia Reed, all of 7C held their own celebration. Those who attended ate, drank and were merry for many hours. Thanks Kin Don for the use of his home. January 18, 1989-3 Our annual joint Christmas meeting with the Kinsmen was lots of fun as well. We thank the Anglican Women's League for a lovely dinner. Perhaps next year you'll even get to taste it, President Paul. January's meeting is triple purpose. purpose. Of course our business will be attended to, after which we will install install our 3 newest members. Afterwards Afterwards we will hold our club Public Speaking Competition. Two of the aims of our association are self development and educating our members in business and professional professional ethics. One of the ways this is achieved is through a Nationwide Public Speaking Competition which begins at the club level. Each Kinette will speak for 2 minutes on any topic she chooses. Those who wish to go on and enter the competition competition at the next level (Durham zone) will speak for 3-5 minutes. Speaking from experience, I can tell you that it builds self confidence and proves that you are capable of much more than you think. January 27, 1989 is the date of our next Youth Dance. It will again be held at St, Francis of Assisi School in Newcastle. We will have a new DJ and hope to see* lots of grade 6, 7 and 8 students there. As usual chaperones are needed. Anyone willing to help is asked to call 987-5491. That just about jdoes my report for this month other than to say if we can be of service to our community, community, please contact us at the above nurnber. Yours in Kinettes Anne Arsenault President of the *' Great Pine Ridge Kinettes Job Printing Call the ORONO TIMES 983-5301 BOWMANVILLE KlNETTES C. F. PUB NIGHT NEWCASTLE TOWN HALL SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1989 - ENTERTAINMENT - 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. DANCE TILL 1:00 a.m. - LIGHT LUNCH , TICKETS $8.00 EACH Call 983-9650 or 983-5140 ' , This Ad in Co-operation with Great Pine Ridge Kinettes We at J'M FASHIONS _ORONO . J'Me Fashions are going to help you celebrate VALENTINE'S DAY We are giving away a beautiful Sweater With every purchase between • January 18 and February 10 you will receive a number. If yo'nr number matches number. . drawn on February 11 you receive the sweater. ' -, Happy Valentines >