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OrOno Town Hall Wv - e e. e - - e - - - - e. .. . i-v Jr. Firefighters at the ready The Jr. Firefighters course covers many bases, including what to do in case of a car crash. Here Mike Puddicombe and Ryan Campney prepare to gain access to a crashed vehicle using a pry ax is fire safety. Besides learning all about what firefighters do on the job, Jr. Firefighters learn how to operate a fire extin- guisher, how to make a home escape plan with their family, and how to check a smoke detector. Students learn about different classes of fire, how to prevent a fire, and what to do in cases of small fires -- know when to stay and when to go. Classroom instruction is combined with field trips, demonstrations and instruction- al games. Outîngs were made to the Wesleyville Fire & Rescue Training Centre and the Port Hope Firefighters Museum. The week-long program is geared to 11 and 12 year olds, and students can choose from one of the four sessions offered. Each class can handle up to twenty students. There is no cost to the student who wants to become a Jr. Firefighter. This year again, the program which is run out of the Clarington Fire Hall in Bowmanville had many more applications than they had room for. One of the hottest tickets in town is the Jr. Firefighters Program being offered by the Clarington Fire Department. Applications for this pro- gram are handled through area schools, and students know. to get into the program, they have to send their applications in right away. Instructor Christine Jones caims the program is two sided, "ifs interesting and it's fun." The focus ofthe program Lishman application headed to OMB The Municipality of Clarington's decision to grant zoning approval to Paula Lishman International Limited will be appealed at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The Lishman application requesting rezoning for parcel of land on the north side of Taunton Rd., between Townline Rd. and Leskard Rd., to allow for a fur garment man- ufacturing business, has met with opposition from area resi- dents from its inception one year ago. Clarington Council approved the application as a single prestige employment use' zone on July 13, 1998. The 20 hectare portion of land currently shares an Agricultural and Environmental Protection zoning.. The application is presently in the hands of the Region of Durham Planning Committee, which will meet on the matter either on Tuesday, September 1, or September 15, 1998. The Region could deny rezoning of their Official Plan, which would stop this application. However, the Region of Durhamdid approve a similar application from the Lishman's in 1997 for a fur manufacturing factory in Nestleton. The OMB, made up of Ontario government appointees, listens to appeals and concerns of people who object to the decisions made by public authorities such as local councils. The deadline to register an appeal with the OMB for this application was August the 10th. Bill Woods and Linda Gasser both of Orono have filed to appeal the Municipalities decision. OMB rulings are final, and can be appealed to Divisional Court on a question of law only. ~%» MlfliVej. * RONO WEEKLY TIMES Volume 62, Number 32 650 GST Incîudied fédnesday, August 19. 1998 Happenings... TAI CHI/QIGONG CLASSES Intermediate, continue on September 8, Tuesdays 7:15 p.m. A new beginner's group to start September 10, Thursdays 9:00 a.m. if there is enough interest. Lower level Orono United Church. $5.00 per session. Please call Pat 983-9475. X-TRAORDINARY TALES FOR THE TWILIGHT HOURS Looking for something the whole family can do together? Want to hear some great stories and songs? Well, slip on a pair of your favourite pajamas andcome on out to X-traordinary Tales For The Twilight Hours at the Clarington Public. We will be having our last story time at the Courtice Branch on Thursday, August 20th, at 7:00 p.m. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULTS ASSOCIATION This Saturday, August 22, the Clarington Older Adults Association will be holding their second fund- raising barbecue for shoppers at the Bowmanville Loblaws supermarket at Hwy. 2 and 57. Hot dogs and cold drinks will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All profits go toward the purchase of furniture and equipment for the Clarington Older Adults Centre. MOUNTAIN BIKING ADVENTURE The month of August brings kids "Trail Blazers Mountain Biking" adventure in the Ganaraska Forest. On Thursday, August 27 children aged 10 - 14 years can gear up for a full day (9 a.m to 3 p.m.) of fun. There wilI be a combination of trail riding, instruction, and skill development in areas of bike main- tenance and safety. Children need to bring their own bike, helmut, water bottle and lunch. Cost is eight dollars per session and pre-registration is required. Participants may call (905) 885-8173 for informa- tion or to register. ORONO FAIR DANCE "Where Town and Country Meet", Saturday, September 12, Orono Arena (upstairs), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (doors open at 8:30). Mixed Music by RJAY the DJ. Bar service and Late Night Snack. Tickets $10.00 each or $15.00 couple are available at: Orono - The Apple Blossom Shop, Orono Fuel and Lumber, Arena Office; Newcastle - Dawn's Clothing, Stedmans; Bowmanville - Kathy's Gold, Vanstone Mill, Hoopers Jewelers. Free Parking & Admission to Fairgrounds (after 8 p.m. on Saturday - with advance tickets). Questions? Call Diane at 987-5653. In Support of The Optimist Club of Newcastle Village. Enter contest for Mosport Weekend Passes August 28, 29, 30 See details on page 3.