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Orono Weekly Times, 31 May 1989, p. 7

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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 31, 1989-7 An early morning breakfast in Orono Participants in opening ceremonies at Skydome The Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets Motorcycle Motorcycle Precision team has been honoured with a prominent role in the official opening ceremony of Toronto's Skydome, June 3, 1989. Eighteen riders' and two members in a cruiser will be among the approximately 4,500 volunteer performers in the 90 minute show, which begins at • 8:00 p.m. Following an opening musical tribute to the' many activities Skydome can host, the Golden Helmets will take to the field to perform a routine designed for the occasion. It will showcase their trademark riding skills, precision manoeuvres, and complex patterns - and end with all the motorcycles on an elevated stage. The team has put in a number of hours rehearsing the new routine, including some trial runs in the dome. Following the performance, they'll escort the limousine of various dignitaries into the stadium, before returning to the field for the finale, which will include the opening of Skydome's retractable roof. Formed in 1963, the Golden Helmets tour the province each year, performing in fairs, festivals and parades. Its members are officers on regular traffic patrol duties at Southern Ontario detachments. It was a 6:30 a.m. start for breakfast with the the familiar ring pancakes and sausages to the Orono OddFellows on faces from theorganization ser- the above Lina Shetler and son. Saturday with their annual Board of Education meeting highlights Western Area Schools At a Regular Board Meeting last night, trustees approved bridge financing for the addition to Vincent Vincent Massey Public School and for the new school to be located on the Courtice Heights property with carrying carrying costs to be included in the final debenture value. Day Care Facilities in New Schools The Province now requires that new schools house day care facilities. But, as trustees examined the proposed plans for the new Courtice area school, there was •some confusion about whether the day care centre should be completely completely self-contained or. whether there should be sharing ot some facilities such as kitchens and staff rooms. Trustees last night approved q resolution to invite a representative of the Ministry of Education and of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to discuss the issue at the next Board Meeting. Port hope School When the Ministry recently announced announced its capital grant allocations, allocations, they ignored 1 ' the Board's third priority on its list -of school projects--a new school for the Port Hope area. While the Board is waiting for an official explanation from the Ministry, the Town of Port Hope recenlty decided to ask the Minister of Education to reverse the decision on not granting funds * for the proposed Port Hope School. ' , Staff Transfers and Appointments Trustees last night approved the following recommendations: - that Ron Cameron, currently Vice-principal at Dale Road Senior Public School, be transferred to Colborne Public School. - that Taullie Thompson, currently on leave, be assigned to Waverley Public School. - that Robert O'Neill, currently on staff at Bowman ville Senior Public School, be appointed Vice-principal at Dale Road Senior Public School, - that Janice Gallagher, currently a teacher at Roseneath Centennial Public School, be appointed Viceprincipal Viceprincipal at Percy Centennial Public School. - that Ann Matthews, currently a teacher at Dale Road Senior Public School, be appointed Vice-principal at Central Public School in Bowmanville. - that Carol Yeo, currently on staff at Orono Public School, be appointed appointed Vice-principal at Stockdale Public School. - that Elvin Petherick, currently a Vice-principal with the Region of Halton Board, be appointed Viceprincipal Viceprincipal at Kent Public School, All appointments are for a three year term and commence 15 August 1989. Secondary Vice-Principals Trustees approved the following transfers and appointments: - Robert Fetter, from East Northumberland Northumberland and Secondary School, to Campbellford District High School. - Donnarene Knapp, from Clarke High School, to East Northumberland Northumberland Secondary School. - Gerald Russell, from Bowmanville High School, to Clarke High School- - Nancy Bahniuk, currently Assistant Assistant Department Head of Physical and Health Education at East Northumberland Northumberland Secondary School, has been appointed Vice-principal at Courtice Secondary School. - Richard Essex, currently* Acting Department Head df Mathematics at Clarke High School, has.been appointed appointed Vice-principal at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. All will stah in their new positions positions on 15 August 1989. Music Resource Teacher Elaine Walchuk, a Music Resource Teacher, will be participating participating in the Voluntary Leave Program. Trustees approved the appointment of Stephen Powell as Music Resource Teacher, commencing commencing 15 August 1989, for a one year term. Powell has been the Head of Music at Courtice Secondary School for ten yeaiÿ. Primary/Junior Consultant Carole Benor, Primary/Junior Consultant, will be retiring at the end of the school year. Trustees last night approved the appointment of Pat,VanSeggelen to the position. She is currently the Primary/Junior Resource Teacher. Town of Newcastle Heritage Week Thursday, June 1st SENIORS' HERITAGE DAY -1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event at the Bowmanville Museum is open to all of the town's seniors. Tour the museum and enjoy entertainment and refreshments provided courtesy of Community Care and the Bowmanville Museum. For transportation, call Community Care at 623-2261. Concerts at 1:30 and 2:3Q p.m. DINNER AND DANCE IN TYRONE - 6 p.m. Enjoy home-style cooking at the Tyrone Community Centre, courtesy of the volunteers from the Tyrone United Church. Dance to the music of The Country Ramblers, at eight p.m. Dance sponsored by Tyrone Community Hall Board and Tyrone Athletic Assoc. Tickets-$1Q Dinner, $5 Dance (couple). For farther information, call 263-8424 or 263-2215. TANGLEFOOT CONCERT - 7 p.m. At Clarke High School. There's fun for the whole family with this lively musical and dramatic performance by the Tanglefoot trio. Their production focuses on a celebration of our heritage and our en\ onment. SponsorecWby the Clarke Museum and Archives and the Port Granby/Newcastle Environment Committee, pickets $7 per person. For more information, call 983-9243 or 983-9667 Saturday, June 3rd FLEA MARKET IN COURTICE -1Ù a.m. to 3 p.m. , The Courtice and Area Community Association hosts a Flea Market at the Courtice Secondary Schobl. Official opening of the Zion and Courtice Parks for the 1989 season. Exhibition Baseball and Soccer gamçs. FREE OPEN HOUSE AT TYRONE MILL --10 a m. - 5 p.m. CENTRAL SCHOOL HOLDS NEIGHBOURHOOD PARADE - 10:30 a.m. Parade travels through the neighbourhood surrounding Central Public School in Bowmanville. Various school groups and the Central Public School Band will be participating in this centennial event. CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS - 1 p.m. 100th Anniversary of Central Public School continues with an Opening Ceremony on the schools front lawn and various displays and decade rooms indoors. , SOLINA DAY - 1 p.m. Games for kids and fun for the whole family. Evening barbecue. ROTARY CLUB BARBECUE - 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bowmanville Rotary Club hosts its annual Beef Barbecue at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Dance begins at 8:30 p. .m. 44 Be a Part of It! 99 Town of Newcastle Heritage Committee Box 187, Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K9

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