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Orono Weekly Times, 7 Jun 1989, p. 9

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Behind the desk Erica Hawkshaw, Laura Spencer and Stephen Barber took their place behind the old School desk at the Clarke Museum School House last week when their class visited the museum. A good majority of the kids had made the effort to dress for the occasion is can be readily seen. It was all for the birds Clarke Museunj and Archives held a Bird House competition for children and adults last Sunday afternoon with a number of winners being declared following judging. pictured above are the winners in the junior division of the competition. competition. Under age 6 years, Kyle MacDonald, MacDonald, Sarah Higgins and Mia Higgins placing first, from 6 to 10 years, Mary Higgins. Gary Higgins was the winner of the adult bird house competition.. The purpose of the event was to note the importance of birds in the Da Costa seminars at Durham College The Management Centre of Durham College offers a summer * seminar series fpr managers, supervisors supervisors and team leaders, featuring Vince D^ Costa, a specialist in communication communication and leadership techniques. techniques. Supervisor's Management Techniques - people, performance and productivity. This seminar covers motivations, communication, communication, analyzing conflicts, developing developing employees, goals and strategies to reinforce management and supervisory skills while reducing costs, wastes and stress. The one day seminar runs June 13 and again July 13. , The Time Management - Enhancing Enhancing the Essential Skills seminar will focus on making the most of time and enhancing your effectiveness. Times wasters and energy drainers will be discussed as well as techniques techniques for delegating. This oife day seminar runs June 6 and again July 12. Team Dynamics is a seminar designed to enable you to build a powerful team. Find out how to recognize and resolve conflicts, reach consensus ancT Increase initiative. initiative. Making persuasive presentations presentations and creating successful meetings will be covered as well. This one day seminar runs June 20 and again August 1. All seminars run at Durham College College from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and include a certificate, course material, coffee breaks, lunch and parking. Individual fees are $135.00, team rates are $99,00 each for two or more attending from the same company company and a non-profit rate of $99.00. For further information or to register call the Durham ManagementCentre ManagementCentre at 576-0210 or 1-800-668-5843, ext. 491. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 7, 1989-9 Babes In Book land by Dorothy Robinson Summer With the Berenstain Bears Collectors of the Berenstain Bear books will be interested in one of the newest titles in their "First Time" series. It's "Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation." This book strikes a familiar note for anyone who has experienced a vacation that was rife with mishaps and disappointments'. The Bears rent a cabin for their holiday. The glowing description in the advertisement advertisement leads to expectations that are not met. Strangely enough, what seems like a mini-tragedy at the time is the cause of much laughter as the Bears reminisce months later. This book caused me to recall a tenting trip on the Gaspe peninsula with our sons. At the time, setting up a tent by flashlight seemed very Newcastle holds open golf tournament unfunny as did a punctured gas tank. Then there was the ever present present sand in our clothes, and lining up to use an inadequate and expensive expensive laundromat. A deep sea fishing jaunt left us with blood-stained shoes and jackets. Tired of damp sleeping bags, we opted for the luxury luxury of a motel room on our last night. Getting lost in Montreal resulted in delaying us until that time when the 'no vacancy signs' were up. Now when we remember the trip, we laugh as though it had been the grandest of all our adventures. In the same theme of summertime summertime activities, The Apple Blossom Shop also displays two other Berenstain titles: The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team and The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp. The Newcastle Golf Course held a Member's Open Golf Tournament Tournament with 64 men entered, here are the fesults: A Flite - 1st Low Gross -Jerry Leddy, 1st Low Net - Greg McKee, Longest Drive - John Huggins;' Huggins;' B Flite - 1st Low Gross - Mike Johnson, 1st Low Net - Les Taylor, Longest Drive - Terry Kendal; C Flite - 1st Low Gross, - Wayne Genzler, 1st Low'Net - Ray Kerans, Longest Drive - Merv Scott; D Flite - 1st Low Gross - Dan Piggott, 1st Low Net - Alex Lefler, Longest Drive Don Rogers; E Flite - 1st Low Gross - Bob Simpson, 1st Low Net - Dan Thomas, Longest Drive - Dan Thomas. Men's Closest to the Pin was Mike Johnson. There were also 20* ladies entered : their results are as follows:. A Flite - 1st Low Gross - Carolyn Garrod, 1st Low Net - „ Laura Blight, Longest Drivé - Carolyn Garrod; B Flite - 1st Low Gross - June McDonald, 1st Low Net - Carol Johnson, Longest Drive - Marjie Losier; C Flite - 1st Low Gross - Lucy Michaud, 1st Low Net - Carol Pearce, Longest Drive - Carol Pearce. Ladies Closest to the Pin - Julie Crouse. I would especially like to thank Gary Caldwell, the chef! On May 28, 1989 Don Weimer of Burlington aced #1, a 215 yard Par 3. This was Don's 2nd Hole-In-One of his golfing endeavours. He was playing with Russ Weimer of Burlington, Burlington, Stan Duncan of Cobourg and Len Cummings of Port Hope. Don's 5 Iron shot just bounced once and rolled in the cup. Tuesday Ladies League - The month of May's golfing results: May 9 - Low Net - Susan Simpson; May 16 - Even Holes - Ella Hrdlicka; May 23 - Par 4s less 'A HNDCP - Carolyn Garrod; May 30 - Longest Drive - Carol Hooper. environment. Books on birds were the main prizes awarded by Helen MacDonald, chairman of the museum board. It was noted that Environment Week is being observed from June 1 to June 10. Free courses for area businesses Enhance your employee's accounting accounting skills with the microcomputer microcomputer through a free course offered at Durham College Management Centre by the Community Industrial Industrial Training Committee (CITC). The Bedford Accounting Package runs from June 5 to 22, Mondays to Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. at the Durham College, Oshawa campus. The program program introduces the individual to the Bedford Computerized accounting/bookkeeping accounting/bookkeeping package as well as the procedures required for error correction in Bedford Accounting. The course includes General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Inventory, and Job Costing modules. Students enrolling must have a working knowledge of computers and manual accounting/bookkeeping accounting/bookkeeping systems and must be, sponsored by their companies. Tuition is paid by Canadian Job Strategies. For further information or registration, call the Durham Col- -4e##=ManageTiteiTt Centre at "576-0210, ext^492.

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