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MMM-M( 8 -Orono Wekly Times, Wednesday, JuIy 13,199*4 Mississaugas of Scugog Is. finalize Gaming agreement ArthPtis Society in great, need of, volunteers The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation are pleased to announce that they have finaiized a Gamîng Agreement with the Government of Ontario. The Agreement recognizes the authority of The First Nation to regulate and licence Charitable Gaining Activity such as Bingos, Raffles and Monte Carlo events on Reserve. The First Nation Gaming Authority wili be working very ciosely with the Ontario Garning Control Commission to ensure that ail gamnes meet the highest levels of integrity, and that the ruies of play are cons istent with off Reserve events. The upcoming months will see a lot of activity on the Reserve> as planning and construction for a Charitable Gaming, Faciiity moves forward. Members of Band Council, and the consultants have been meeting with Provincial, Regional and Municipal officiais to address some specîfic concerns. These concerras include traffic pattern studies, road use and proper sewage and water facilities for the new building. Although the Home Sppr Program Clients on file with Community Care as of Mai-ch 31, 1994 totaled ,005. At the samne Urne there were 378 volunteers on file. During the year there were a total of 1157 individuais served, and further mileage ýreached a total of 262,771 kilometers. The total number of volunteer hours reached 26,280. The support program -arranged for 7,005 transportation trips, made 6653 reassurance calis, delivered 7,365 meais and provided persons to undertake 3238 chores. Announce prize wmnners The Bowmanville Newcastle Basebaîl Association group have announced the wînners of their recent draw. The organization promotes basebail in Clarington and has a registration thîs year close to 2000 players from age of 4 years to 20 years. The games i-un from T-Bah t 4-Pitch and the traditionai gaine. Clubs are registered from Orono, Courtice, Tyrone and the Clarington. 1The prize winners of the draw were: Heidi Saunders, hotel package; Wayne Russel, Sky Box package; Ted McComb, Sky Box package;, Blue Jay tickets and cash te A. Coffin and Lee Loel; Blue Jay tickets to Yvonne Gosselin, Brian Tuck, Heather' Griffin, Mrs. Henlein and.Sue Crandales. exact size and scope of the project has yet to be finalized, Band Council Members of the, Scugog Island First Nation are taking ail steps to ensure that the new building and operation, wiII meet of exceed ail Building Code Standards and thatit will bc compatible with the sur-o unding environmnent. A process is currently beîng established te provide ongoing information to the surrounding communities through the offices of Mr. Gord Mfils M.P.P. and'the Scugog Township Council. When completed and in operation, money raised through the ope ration will be used to provide much needed funding for Charitable causes, both on and off Reserve. One person in every three families is afflicted with some form of Arthritis. Even children are flot safe from the effeets of the disease. Although there is no cure for Arthritis, there is treatment. The Arthritis Society is a not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting Arthritis research, patient care and public education. E-ach September, the Arthritis Society conducts a door to door canvassing campaign. The canvassers are caring people within your community who are willing to donate a few hours of their time to help others. We count on people like you, your friends and neighbours, to provide support to oui- programs and services through your contributions of trne and money. Oui- achievements would flot be possible without your help. We are currently, desperately, seeking volunteers for our September campaign. in communities across the Durham Region. A few hours of your time on September l9th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., could greatly help those now and those who wili be stricken with Arthritis in the future. If you wish to join oui- teams of canvassers for the September Campaign please contact Mandy, at the Arthritis Society, (905) 434-7221. If the caîl is long, distance, please cail collect. Weed Spraying - Fertilizing - Insect Spraying - Ants & Trees - PIug Coraeration See the Difference Quality Makes ILAWNI 983-5598 <Orono, Newcastle)