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Working together. Through the Newcastle Community Community Service Order Programme local groups, known as agencies by the Programme group, assist with local work programs to which client referrals from the Courts are directed. Letter to t The local agencies were recognized recognized for their efforts in the program last Wednesday at a banquet when certificates and letters of appreciation appreciation were presented. Pictured above are Michael Hutton, Hutton, representing the Orono he Editor: Dear Sir: The remarks attributed to me it last week's paper regarding th Reid application are correct. As fo • the remainder of the statements, they are a figment of Sid's imagination. imagination. If I am to be quoted in an arti- Letter to the Editor Conestoga College of Applidd Arts and Technology is now establishing its first formal Alumni Association, to welcome back to the Conestoga College community all of our graduates of the past 20 years. We are seeking information o any and all graduates. Gfâdtiat<|;$ are asked to contact the Alumni Office Office to update their address. If you cle, please check with me personally for a verification of the correct information. information. Yours truly, Gary Herrema Regional Chairman Kendal Hall News On Thursday, February 9th th Kendal Hills L.O.B.A. ho. 142 met at the hall. On Frida> February 10th the hall was the seen of a baby shower in honour of Lis Best and her new baby daughtei Jessica, the hostesses were Dor MacDonald and , her daughter Treassa, following games and th 'opening of the presents a lovel lunch was served, this was attende by many ladies of the Kendal com munity. 0*n Sunday, February 1 the members of the J.O.A. held their annual sleigh riding part; although there isn't much sno' around, they found some over o Hooey's, near Kirby, 40 member family and friends gathered back at the hall and enjoyed games and a hot supper. The Junior Lodge met at the hall on the 16th, due to the cold they had to postpone their meeting the week before. ] On Friday, February 17th nature ( was kinder to us and there were 13'A tables of euchre players out, High score: Carl Todd, 2nd high score April Switzer, 3rd and 4th tied Marg Linton and Harold Allen. The 50/50 draw was won by Ruth Henderson. On Saturday morning some of know the whereabouts of other graduates, please pass the word along to them. Please write to: Alumni Officer, Conestoga College, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4M4. Or you may telephone (519) 748-5220, ext. 463. Sincerely, Mary Wright, Alumni Officer Conestoga College Athletic, a local agency, Linda Gardner, president of C.S.O., Jody Todd, who provided dance entertainment, entertainment, Lyn Todd, Co-ordinator C.S.O. and Glenn McLeod, represnting the Orono Tree Nursery, another local agency. the members of L.O.L. 405 and friends gathered at the hall to help do some insulating, this should help keep the old hall warmer. On Thursday, March 2nd weather permitting, the Junior Lodge will be meeting. The Grand Mistress of Ontario East, and the Grand Junior Director, will be present. present. Remember the members of Kendal L.O.L. meet March 1st, Kendal Hills L.O.B.A. meet March 9th, but take note we will be meeting at Tyrone, instead of our own hall. On Sunday, February 19th over 60 members and friends of Kendal L.O.L., L.O.B.A. and J.O.A. took part in boXvling at the lanes in Bowmanville, the men challenged the ladies. Don't know how they did it but the men were the overall winners, following the games, all returned to the hall for supper and a social time. Trophies were presented to the men's high triple and single, and to the ladies' high triple and single winners. A plaque will hang on the wall saying the men won, but watch out next time,'the women may show you how you really should bowl. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 22, 1989-7 9th Annual Kidney Foundation Dance Sizeable funding increases asked The Operations and Finance committee of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education are hearing requests for increased funding from the principals of both elementary and secondary schools. The elementary principals are asking that the committee recom- - mend an increase to $198,600 from the 1987-88 figure of $108,600. The money, it has been stated, is needed for 1269 desks and chairs, 34 tapes recorders, 22 record players, 16 " video cassette recorders, 12 projectors projectors and nine television sets. They also request additional office equipment equipment and furniture. The elementary principals also request request an increase to the school 'base' budgets from $91.80 to $105.29 per student. These funds are for textbooks, papers and art supplies. The secondary principals are also asking for a considerable increase in funding amounting to 12.4 percent. They state that it is a necessary increase increase to override pressures which the secondary schools must deal with in order to continue to provide "a quality education. It is noted that the local secondary secondary schools are in competition with alternative boards of education education for student enrolment. This in turn forces an increase in public relations and marketing costs. Inflation Inflation and the high cost of special education classes is also noted as a need for greater funding. International plowing match The Ontario Plowmen's Association Association has approved plans for the 1992 International Plowing Match which will be held in the .Lindsay area. Some 150,000 attended the most recent International Match. The Durham Region Plowmens' Association had made a bi'd for the match which they had proposed would be held on sonie 900 acres in the Sunderland area. The 9th Annual Kidney Foundation Foundation Dance will be held at the Newcastle Community Hall, Mill St. on March 4th from 8:30 p.m, to 1:00 a.m . The dance is sponsored by the Ransberry family in conjunction conjunction with the Durham unit of the Toronto and District Kidney Foundation.. Foundation.. The Durham unit serves Orono. The Tradesmen, a 5 piece country ban will provide the music. Entertainment Entertainment includes square dancing directed by Harold (Mac) Ransberry. Tickets are $15 a couple and will be available at the door. The Ransberrys have been members of the Kidney Foundation for 21 years. In 1968, Don Ransberry underwent a transplant and is now one of the worlds longest surviving transplant pa tients, All proceeds from the dance goes to research into Kidney disease. Orono residents are reminded that March is Kidney Month across Canada. The Ransberry family encourages encourages everyone to contribute to the fundraising campaign. For more information concerning the dance call Harold Ransberry of Orono at 983-9597 or Joan Ransberry of Oshawa at 434-7205. CHEMICAL REFERRAL CENTRE 1-800-267-6666 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Eastern) A public service operated -bÿThe Canadian Chemical Producfers' Association Affordable Dream Vacations! 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