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Poirt Hope councillors asked to help save Ganaraska watershed S Teachers Tom Tollett (far lcft) of the energetic Newcastle P.S. and Peter Scanlon flank just a few skaters ai the arena last Friday. You can bet Uic girls wouldn't departmenî cither! bc out donc in Uic fancv skating As part of the physical education program at Newcastle Public School, appmoximatcly 150 junior students (grades 4, 5, & 6) have had the opportunity cvery other Friday of taking to Uic ice at Uic Newcastle Mrena, with a half a dozen or so of their teachers. Kids and ice inks certainly go together, and this ycar, Uic staff at Ne'wcastle School have had a number of definite benefits confirmed .. . Little Scoops ... - Congratulations ta ncwly lected Newcastle IGA executive; Ron Hope, Chairman (Hopes Vidceo/Stcdmans);, Judy Snell, Vice-Chairman (Sit-n-Sip); Maureen Mumford, Secretary -(Matthews & Assoc.); and Normi Students arcecager te work as a team, both in and out of class, Uiey are participating more readily and very joyously accept this super release of encrgy. The event works extremely weil for ail! Staff, students and parents of Newcastle Public School hold proudly their clear sense of community and team spirit, and optimistically look forward te quite an eventful spring term. Kastner, Treasurer (CIBC); BIA members look for-ward ta working with Uic Chamber of Commerce in 1992 enhancing life and time sin Newcastle Village for 1992. The BIA will mccl February 13. - Nursery School Registration will be held at Uic "Newcastle Town The Port Hope council environmental advisory committee is asking the Town of Port Hope help tb Save the Ganaraska River. Chris Conti bas told council that uncontrolled devclopment pressures in Durham Region, upstream from Port Hope, is threatening the watershed. The advisory committee wants their council to ask the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to prepare a watershed, -working with local municipalities, t0 control development. This motion was received and will bd discussed by Port Hope council. Conti bas said if development pressures continue to increase thie effects could filter down 10 Port Hope. Conti points t0 the natural importance of the river as weil as its considerable commercial value to the Town. Housing starts away down Housing starts in Cobourg and Port Hope in 1991 were down from 1990. Permit fees and lot levies in Cobourg amounted t0 $ 104,000 which did not cover Uic operating cost of the building department. In 1990 the Town had collectcd a sum of $324,000. Hamilton township permits droppcd tb 45 in 1991 comparing with 74 in 1990. Port Hopes construction value dropped to $7.4 million comparing with $ 10.2 million in 1990. The Town of Newcastle saw a considerable increase in permits- in 1991. Hall" Fcbruary 3 and 4 fromn 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. For further details, caîl Caryn Darcy at 987-197 1. -Any donations of good used toys anid such would be trGeendously apprccîated by this brand new nursery school, stating up in our village. - A reminder that dog licenses are now available at Hope's in Newcastle. - The Newcastle Public School Parent Association will meet Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Portable. Al parents welcome! - Also, Newcastle Public School will be hosting a meeting on February 5 at 2:45 p.m. on "Family Violence." All welcome 10 attend. - With thoughts of Vaientine's Day ahead, this wcek we have some, loving words from grade 3 students at Newcastle Public School: "My Love is for You" My love for you is deeper than the blue ocean Warmer than thc hot sun Swceter than the swect candy canes Richer than the brightjewels Purer than the white snow Stronger than the blowing wind Our love is going ta last forever! Kelly Plumbtree 'Whew! What a month January bas been . . .you name it, and we got it - weatherwise. As we take on yet another fierce month of wintcr, hope you and yours will keep weil and kcep in touch." In attendance at thc Port Hope meeting were Kathy Guselle and Elva Reid of the Save the Ganaraska Commiutee. Reid in spcaking 10 council s aid what happens in our rural community affects your urban community. She said the Ganaraska is a pristine river and that the area is a pristine watershed. It-was stated that it is not a question of whcthcr we need to conserve it; it's a question if we have Uic will 10 conserve it. Mayor Don Chalmers said council realized Uic importance of the Ganaraska and that the advisory committee's request would be considered. Q«UOTATIONS SEALED QUOTATIONS clearly marked as to contents for the Service and Inspection Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment and for Mechanical Equipment Repairs Service Contract isted below, addressed ta the Corporation of. the Town of Newcastle, Office of the Clerk, 40' Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Quotation Documents, may be obtained tram the Purchasing Office, at the above address. Quotation 092-1 MECHANICAL EQUIPMEN' SERVICE CONTRACT -To perform repairs on an "a. basis ta maintain mechanica for three (3) building facilitie- Town of Newcastle Quotation 092-2- MECHANICAL EQUIPMEN' MAINTENANCE CONTRAC *To perform service maintent inspections and repairs ta m mechanical equipment for el building facilities within the Newcastle Cîosing Time & Date: 4:00 p.m. (Local Time) Thursday, February 13, 1£ The lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lau Ann Birkett Purchasing & Supply AgE Telephone: (416) 623-33' Date of Publication: Wednesday, January 29, 1992 9T REPAIRS Rs required" ýl equipment es withîn the 9T iance, iaintain ighteen (18) Town of 192 )ent 379 ext. 268 P.O. 2737 BEING EARTH FRIENDLY We are ail being educated about our environment and how the products we use affect it. Some of the issues are very controversial. Personally, 1 believe there is two sides to a story and sometimes three (yours, mine and the truth)l We carry some products ourselves that reduce the harm and wastes to mother earth. " BIG "0" Drainage pipe is black plastic which is made in western Ontario out of recycled plastics. " Latex paints, varnishes and glues are available in a variety of finishes and make cleanup simple and saf e. " A computerized thermostat will lower the temperatures at night and while your at work, but raise it again for your arrivaI. " Why not use a water mizer ta save on hot water in the shower. " Some cleaning products are now enviranmental safeand they work great! " Insu lating attics and don't forget the basements wilI improve your heat retention as wilI new windows and doors. *If your thinking of building a new deck why not consider cedar vs. pressure treated. Cedar lasts longer than spruce but contains no preservatives. We should ail stop and think, every ittle bit counits. 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