Last Thursday night Orono Arena was rock-ing with two Canskate Programs and Star Skaters taking to the ice.
1. Erin, Star 4
2. Margot, Ethan and Lily
3. Evelyn and Margot
4. Sarah, Star 6
On the front page of the July 16, 1942 edition of the Orono Times the death of Joseph Robinson was announced. Robinson, was known locally as ‘Our Joe’. The article shared that “the many beautiful floral tributes showed the high esteem in which he was held in the community.” Who was ‘Our Joe’?
The municipality is investing $245,000 to make accessibility improvements to various buildings in Clarington, to en-sure that residents of all abilities can access and navigate the premises. The Community Services department has an accessibility project for Orono Library on their books.
It was a book called “Scouting for Boys”, filled with games and contests used to train cavalry troops in scouting during the Boer War that was the impetus for the birth of the Boy Scouts. Drawing on the popularity of the book among young boys, in 1907 its author (then Lieutenant-General, now Lord) Baden-Powell developed a system where groups of boys, between ages 11-15 would organize into sub-groups or patrols under a patrol leader. Their training consisted of useful activities and skills related to outdoor activities, but boys also promised to be loyal to their country and to help others. The scouting movement was born in Britain but within a year gained popularity in countries around the globe.
Even the extreme cold weather did not deter this hearty group of volunteers to erect the Clarington Hospice sign on Saturday, February 13. The site is on the east side of Cobbledick Road in Newcastle. From left to right: Marian Timmermans, Jane Black, Jim Norwood, Jill Richardson, Jackie Nixon, Rod McArthur and Willie Woo.
Clarington Council has approved the 2021 Municipal Budget, which includes a 2.04 per cent increase on the Clarington portion of the tax levy. That’s an increase of $31.01 per year for the average property. “This year, Council focused on minimizing spending and trying to make every dollar count,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “We know that COVID-19 has financially impacted many businesses and residents. That’s why this year’s increase is tied to inflation and the rising cost of providing services. There are no new surprises, no new services added. We are simply trying to maintain our service levels and our investment in infrastructure,” added Mayor Foster.
Métis teacher Marilyn Robitaille is dedicated to helping her students become in-formed citizens equipped to be active and contributing participants of a democratic society. Over the past 12 years, she has taught in all of the Clarington High Schools in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. This is her second year at Clarke High School.
Last year the joke was January, February, March, March, March, March…Then things started to look up in August restarting the calendar until December then full stop – again. Do you feel like a wanderer? Feel like our lives aren’t moving in one particular direction. Sometimes I feel like we are in transition, while sometimes it feels like every-thing is up in the air.
Are you a ‘RAKtivist”?
‘RAKtivist’ is short for ‘Random Acts of Kindness activ-ist’. Think of RAKtivists like kindness ambassadors and, like all ambassadors, they’re a part of an active, global community.
Investigators have launched an investigation after allegations have come forward against staff member(s) at a retirement residence in Courtice.