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- Orono Weekiy Times, Wednesday, March 4, 1998 -3 Citizen appointments Board of Directors n-any more! Love, El Gilliari & 5rah IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE,, Gaenaraska Authority hlolds annual meeting by Roy Forrester The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held their annual meeting in Port Hope on Thursday, February l9th when the work program.for the year 1997 and the financial report were presented. The Authority was able to offset a 1997, provincial tax cut of $148.740 ýfrom the 1996 grant of $363.801 to $115.061 and still end the year with a surplus of $59,033.' The municipal, levies from the eight municipalities held firm for the year at $338,907. 1A major boostin revenue came through the sale of timber which totalled $169.072. No such revenue was experienced in 1996. Revenue from the Forest Centre operation was down some $1 5,000 to $78.503 but was offset by a revenue, of $13.206 for GIS mapping services. Forest membershlp increased in numbers during the year with revenue up $2,000.00 to $18,293.00. Direct funded projects amounted to $21,860.00. The -Conservation Dinner netted $8,206 up $2.000 over that of 1996. The Authority during the year spent $164,562 on Corporate- services. $109.311 on watershed management and health monitoring, $54,180 on environm entai services. $101.914 on passive recreation. $194.581 'the Forest, $124,581 Forest Centre and $8,448 on winter trails. During the year services for flood plain management were provided to- forz municipalities including Clarington with 18 -permits' and 17 for Cobourg. The Authority planning depart- ment also reviewed and reported on 370 proposed development plans in al eight municipalities. As of April lst, 1997 the Authority bas full responsibillty for the Ganaraska Forest -whlch now totals some 11,000 acres. A debt to the Ministry of $168,268.77 did exlst as of March 31, 1997. Total Forest Membership bas reached 828 of which 409 are individual general purpose, 275 famiiy generai purpose, 23 ski member- ships, 116 ail Inclusive as well as 3 school operators and 2 commercial operators. An individual generai purpose membership costs $10.00, a family member- shlp $15.00, Family ski pa2ss $50.00 and ah Inclusive, family $60.00. Ski trails in 1997 were open for a total of 56 days. The Outdoor Education program continues at the Forest Centre providing the opportunity for students to gain environmental and outdoor scientific aware- ness. This awareness was shared by over 3,500 students and adults during 1997. There were seven school boards involved. There are day programs. as weil as two-day and three- day ovemnight programs. The staff at the Centre attended 20 public schools in the district with their Spring Water Awareness program. The program is open to Grade 4 classes. This past summer the Centre was occupied by members of the Trenton Air Cadets for training and for twenty nights of camping. The Forest Centre is alsoi The Denise House is a res- Idential sheiter and support service for abused women and their children. Our man- date is to provide safe accom- modation, supportive coun- selling, advocacy, resources and referrals to women whose lives have been affected by violence. Our services are made available to ail women i the Durham Region, and further extends into the com- munity through public edu- cation presentations. It Is the goal of The Denise House to reflect in our volun- teers, staffs, programs and outlook the diversity of women. It is the intention of the Board of Directors to seek "Opening Nig Tonight is the opening night of "Op ening Night", the tw.o-act, side-splitting come- dy, which the Bowmanvilie Drama Workshop bas been preparing for you over the last two months. 1It's a bargain! You'll see two plays for the price of one. You. along with Ruth, Jack, Richard,ý Clla, and Michael, wili see the unforgettable play "Whisper On The Wind" in whlch Clayton and Libby star. You've heard the old axiom "the show Must go on!". Tom and Michael get a chance to show us what that means. Confused? Neyer fear. The author, Norm Foster, makes it ail crystal clear. He is a Canadian. born in Newmarket, Ontario in 1949. In 1980 ýhe moved to Fredericton'and was soon much alive on weekends with groups camping both in and out-of-doors. Over 3000 took advantage of the facilities. Facilities of a kitchen, gymnaslum, dining room, kitchen, picnic shelter are alI available at the Centre. The Conservation Services program continues to operate with guidance and a reforestation program. It Is on a cost recovery basis-. The Authority continues to expand its G.I.S. mapping service which is avaiiabie to municipalities, and others on a cost basis. The Authority operated during the year with, considerable assistance from volunteers. At the present time programs are being devel- oped for the summer and fali months. As weii a study is underway, required by the province, in order that the Authority may receive fundlng assistance for property taxes whlch amount to some $140.000. Information is always avallable by phoning 1-905- 885-8173. and select cornmunity citizens to the Board of Directors to head office. Interested men and women are asked ln writing high- lighting relevant qualifica- tions to this role as weli as how your expertise may ben- efit The Denise House.' Selected applicants will be interviewed. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check. Please submit information on orbefore Marcli 11, 1998. Board of Directors. The Denise House, Oshawa Centre Postal Outlet, P., O. Box 30560 ' Oshawa, Ontario L1J 8L8. On March lOth, '98 our big "Munchkins" Kristina Matchett will be 9 years old! Love from your family and grandparents! KENDAL UNITED CHURCU Kendal, Ontario "The J-eart of Our Community" Sun day, March 8, 1998 11:15 a.m. 91W.W.J.D.1 Pleasej oi n us Minister: Rev. David Black 786-2950 St. Saviour 's Anglican Church MILL ST, ORONO, ONTAIO Rev. Cl.iff Evans 983-5594 - 983-9639 Sunday Service, Sunday Sehool & Youth Group 9:30 ar. 1 st & 3rd Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION 2nd & 4th Sunday MORNING PRAYER ORONO PASTORAL SCHARGE S Minister Rev. Mervyn o Secretary Marlene Risebrough 983-5702 Church Office 983- 5502 , CHURCH SERVICES Kirby United Church 1 at 9:30 a&m. Orono United Church 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes and Nursery facilities available during Church Services A.A. meets evey Thursday 7:30 p.m. ORONO TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESULTS High - 1) Olive Little - 84, 2) Elaine Doty - 84, 3) Lena Graham - 83, 4) Alice Hooey - 81, 5) Marie Couroux - 79; Low - Jean O'Neil; Draws - Hilda Caswell, May Tabb, Jim Gordon, Charles Stapleton, 1Bill Taylor, Lena Graham. ht"tonight writing for Theatre New Brunswick. His piays have been produced from coast to coast by both amateur and professional theatres. The most popular of these are "The Melville Boys", ."My Darling Judith" and "Opening Night"., Corne see our production tonight or any of the next three nights (March 4-7) at 8:00 p.m. For tickets phone 623-5700. If it's a last minute minute decision, corne to, the theatre (Bowmanviiie High School Auditorium) a littie early and buy your ticket at the door. There are gpod-seats left, especialiy for tonight, Wednesday, March 4th. 9el !fem ,fepe ca! Choose From Our Book By Rainbow Invitations Or Have Us Design One Unique For You! Drop In Today! \LLýý