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Big and Little Brothers picnic at Orono park The Big and Little Brothers held their second annual picnic outing at the Orono Park recently when as well mothers and executive of the group were in attendance. Pictured above are some of the group: Back row-Herb Hollister, Jon Cripps, Michael Broderick, Shawn Williams, Frank Hoope: (front row) Mark Sausedo, Thom; Anderson, Steven King and Johnri Williams. The group enjoyed an afternoo activity of games, ball and wat ball as well as the picnic lunpl prepared for the occasion. $191,175 for Town computer update The General Purpose committee of the Town of Newcastle recommended recommended that the Town spend $191,716.25 on personal computer network equipment from Com- puterland Canada Inc. as being the most reliable of three companies investigated investigated and also being within the budget as set for 1989. It was stated at the meeting that the additional system, compatible with their present system, would allow greater internal control along with greater cost control. A report spoke of the need of expansion expansion of the Town's computer system due to rapid growth. It was also pointed out that Com- puterland has many satisfied customers and is able to give service and instructions from their own staff. Further to the extention of the Town's computer system the Town has incorporated an employee and council purchase program for microcomputer equipment. Such a plan makes available a tii microcomputer and print available to any full-time employes at the Town's group cost of son .$2200.00. The employee or co cillor pays for the computer in initial payment or has a period of months to reimburse municipality through payro deductions. The Town carries interest on the monies if paid ov< the 28 months period. It is felt, and according to report, is a plan whereby staff c better acquaint themselves with t operation of computers where th are in the staff home. It is also • gested that staff enrol in gro classes or other educational for for computers. It was stated at the meeting th there was, as yet 1 , no indication as how many may take parkin the p gram. An amount of $80,000 available through the Town for purchase of microcomputers. The City of Peterborough u the system as an educational t for computers and upgrading staff ability with the systems. er e ne n- 28 e Board of Education news report MAINTENANCE PROJECTS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES APPROVED Trustees last night voted to award contracts for roofing over the old gymnasium- at Campbellford District High School which is in' bad repair, for repairs to the roof at Dr. M.S. Hawkins Senior Public School, and for the gymnasium floor at Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West which is in poor condition. condition. As well, contracts were awarded for the purchase of lawn tractors, fuel oil and driver education, education, among others. EXTENDED FRENCH IMMERSION IMMERSION AT SPRING VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL GIVEN GO AHEAD Students at Spring Valley Public School will be able to attend a Grade 5 French Immersion program program starting in the fall at their school as Trustees approved hit a half-time French teacher for program. An alternative under c sidération was busing the studt^ to Murray Centennial Pu School 1 which would have requ the purchase of a port cldssroom. PILOT DAY CARE PROJECT Thomas Giljbard Public Scl will be the site of a pilot day program operated by the Cobo Y for school age children. Trust approved the project which will reviewed in May - June 1990 v' recommendations will be mad continuing the program possibly extending it to o schools. The Board's Plant Dep ment will be involved in deter ing the amount to be charged l Y for heating, hydro and cust time. At the present time there are 19 matches but a waiting list for nine Little Brother for a Big brother still exists. If interested further information is available by phoning 623-6646, Mondays to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the a an the ey sUg- up ms at to o- is i he ses ool of ing the mi nts bli'c ired able bool care urg tees be When on and ther art- min- o the odial Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 5, 1989-7 Nursing assistant Durham' College .Nursing Assistants were the recipients of Awards recently. Sheila Arsenault, President of the Lakeview and District Chapter of the Ontario Association of Registered Nursing Assistants presented two special awards at a finishing party for the 1989 graduates of the Nursing Assistant Program, at Dürhma College, College, Friday, June 9th. Mary-Dee Craddock of Oshawa was presented with an award for achieving. the highest academic standing in the program. Joanne Fox of Columbus received recognition for excellence in clinical nursing. As well, Margaret Cover of Oshawa, a recent graduate of the Nursing Assistant Program at Durham College was this year's recipient of the Beth Skinner Life Focus ' Scholarship for Clinical Nursing. Dawn Higgon, a faculty member of the Nursing Assistant Program made the presentation. The scholarship was established in 1976 as a memorial to Beth Skinner, Skinner, a former teacher in the program. program. It may be awarded annually to a graduating student who shows exceptional ability in beside nursing. nursing. Only students who show a high level of skill 1 as well as a sincere interest interest in their patients and enthusiasm enthusiasm for their work are considered- considered- The Nursing Assistant program is 10 months in duration. Cheryl Sanders Public Relations Officer Durham College 576-0210, Ext. 549 In the beginning . . . TRUSTEES WILL MEET WITH HOPE TOWNSHIP COUNCILLORS The Board agreed last night to arrange arrange a meeting with Hope Township councillors to clarify the Board's 1989 budget. Trustees Wilf Day and Madelaine Currelly and a member of Senior Administration will represent the Board. Trustee Mike Slocombe pointed out that he saw no problem in meeting with them "as long as they understand : the jurisidiction over setting the costs of education resides solely with us, not them." SCIENCE RESOURCE TEACHER Bert Berry has been appointed to this new position, created to serve as a resource to elementary and secondary teachers and to help with' the implementation of new Science courses. Berry has been a classroom teacher for 22 years and holds a Specialist Certification in Primary- Junior Science, He has conducted workshops in Science for T,V. Ontario, Ontario, other boards, and for .teachers within Northumberland and Newcastle. PRIMARY - JUNIOR RESOURCE TEACHER Mary Bird, a classroom teacher for, 18 years, has been appointed to this position. She is replacing Pat VanSeggelen who was recently appointed appointed Primary-Junior Consultant, Consultant, replacing Carole Benor who is retiring. An invitation for members 15 to 17 years Are you a 4-H member? Are you 15 fo 17. years old? Are you interested interested in learning about career opportunities? opportunities? If your answer is "Yes-, Yes Yes," then you are invited to apply to the University of Guelph's summer summer career workshop for ,4-H, members. The Ontario Agricultural College has invited 4-H members from each county in Ontario to spend two days on the Guelph campus, August 1-2, for "Careermania." (Continued to page 9) We are the first generation to actually actually see our human development from the beginning...from conception, conception, and what an amazing picture it is! ; 1 In 1970, Professor Jerome Le Jeune and Professor William Albert Liley, University of Auckland, N.Z., outlined, the "Growth- of Scientific Understanding of the. Human Being - 1930's to 1970's" at "The Tiniest Humans" Conference, Conference, , 1930 -. First sighting of an egg from the human ovary; 1944 - Union of human sperm and egg seen under microscope; 1950',s - Development during first six days outlined; 1960's - Diagnosis and treatment of baby before birth a reality; Able to. see child in womb; Genetic code cracked. A basis understanding of the secret of our individuality unveiled. In this 40 year period, we moved from the dim ' shadowland of c R A F guesswork to a panoramic view of life from the start. Within hours of the human egg and sperm meeting, an incredible rate of cell multiplication has already begun. In the first six days, the new hgman life buries himself into the lining of the mother's womb and attaches attaches himself to the wall of the uterus by a cord through which he receives nourishment. By 18-25 days, the heart beat can be detected. Although only one- tenth of an inch long, the, baby already has the beginnings of eyes, spinal cord, nervous system, lungs, stomach, intestines. And at 42 days, jus*t six weeks, the skeleton is complete. complete. The baby is emitting brain waves, is moving his arms and legs and has all vital organs in place. From the moment of conception, the child grows and keeps growing until life ends. 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