Evander Macdonald (left, presented a $2,000 cheque to Nigel Easton, secretary of the ARC Industries Building Fund Friday.  Vic Oliver, bingo committee chairman said the money was raised through Legion bingos held over the past year.  Mrs. Margaret Labelle, past president of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary presented the cheque for $500 at the same time for the fund.  The money raised at a beer and pizza party sponsored by the Auxiliary.  Mrs. Cecile Robinson, past treasurer, Mrs. Verla Boissonneault, chairman of the entertainment committee and Mrs. Ethel Robinson, social convener were organizers of the fund raising project.

Hon. Thomas Wells cuts the ribbon held by Bobby Rosche, left, and Dale Fitzpatrick to officially open the new Special Education School.  Pinewood Room 12's Grade 7 choir are shown in the left background and assisting officials at right are John Reid, MP, back row left, Douglas Astley, Special Education Advisory Committee chairman; Rev. R. A. Carroll; and Mrs. Enid Wood.  Front left, Rev. G. Micklethwaite; Hon. Leo Bernier, Minister of Natural Resources; Hugh Hill, deputy-mayor; Dave Bull, Board of Education chairman, was master of cereomonies.

Three hundred walkers began the 20 mile walkathon, Saturday morning, and despite drenched clothes and tired feet, approximately 100 completed the 20-mile hike.  Lyn-Marie Janzen, age six, won the trophy for the "youngest walker to complete 20 miles."  Charlie Sahaychuck, age 63, won the trophy for the "oldest walker to complete 20 miles," and also won the trophy awarded to the walker bringing in the most money, totalling $12.15 in pledges per mile.  Clarence Landon won the trophy for the "First walker to complete 20 miles."  Volunteers estimated that $2,000 was raised to go towards the operation expenses for Arc Industries and YACMR programs.  This money is almost half the amount required and the rest will be raised through other Volunteer projects and continued support from the people.

ARC Industries Board Chairman Mrs. Edith Wood was presented with a gift by Leona Stewart on behalf of the trainees and staff.

The new home for ARC Industries employees, Davis-Wood Place, is well on its way to a summer completion. This housing complex located on Arthur Street next to ARC Industries building will permanently accommodate 15 person.

Admiring the flower gardens at the Davis-Wood Place planted by the Dryden and District Horticultural Society are, from left, Angela Jones, Donna Winzowski, Leslie Catlin, Malcom Otter, and Mabel Brisson, a society member.