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SIk Æanaîmin Statesman BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27,1983 Rehoboth Bible Class Raises 9 92.75 for Community Care On Friday evening at Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, members of the Bible class enjoyed an interesting program of hymns and then heard about the work being done by Community Care. To climax the event, their leader Sarah Feddema presented Community Care co-ordinator Roxy Barnes, right, with a cheque for $92.75 the group has raised. Acts Passed In Years Past Recommended For Repeal A total of 14 private municipal municipal Acts passed as long ago as 1874 are recommended for repeal. Town Clerk David Oakes said in a report to the general purpose committee Monday that most of the municipal Acts are related to the issuing of debentures for the Town of Bowmanville. These acts are no longer necessary, the Clerk explained. explained. The committee agreed this week that it will request council to pass a resolution asking the Minister of Municipal Municipal Affairs to repeal the 13 obsolete Acts. Home on Lake May Turn Out To Be a Hazard By Peter Josephs District Planner Thinking of buying a dream home or lot next to a lake, river or stream? Buyer beware! All too often a beautiful beautiful waterside property can turn to disappointment or disaster disaster due to hazard lands. Hazard lands are areas susceptible susceptible to severe flooding, erosion or instability. If such lands are developed,, the hazard may be severe enough • to pose a risk of loss of life, property damage and anxiety to the occupants. Some stretches of the Lake Ontario shoreline in Lindsay District are hazard lands. Portions of the shoreline in the Town of Newcastle are eroding eroding at a rate of about one to two metres per year. Over the years, much of the land could simply disappear. Areas of severe lakeshore erosion may endanger not only any new development, but also existing homes. Floodplains of rivers and streams are hazard lands. Flooding can seriously damage homes and other structures. The 1980 flood of the Ganaraska River at Port Hope is a reminder of the destructive force or water. The Ministry of Natural Resources and local conservation conservation authorities work with other agencies and municipalities municipalities to identify hazard lands, and to establish appropriate land use control measures such as zoning to help prevent any future loss of life or property property damage. Persons thinking of buying or developing property along a lake or river should walk over the land to look for any signs of erosion or flooding. Contact the local municipal office to check the zoning and permitted permitted uses of the land. If hazardous hazardous conditions exist, certain types of development may not be allowed. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Lindsay District office has mapping to identify potential flooding or erosion hazards. Ministry staff can also provide information information on managing the resources resources on private property, including woodlots, wildlife and important environmental areas. 1 Durham County (West) Holds Achievement Program On Friday evening at Enniskillen Public School, Home Economist Linda Caldwell was program coordinator coordinator for a 4H Achievement Program on the theme 'Looking Great, Feeling Great'. Club leaders from the area were presented with badges and a carnation in appreciation of their volunteer efforts. In the first group were, 1-r, Jennifer Bowman and Carol Worden, Solina; Marilyn Hurren and Lorraine Preston, Bethany; Dorene Kelsey and Shirley Bubar, Maple Grove. The second group included, 1-r, Home Economist Linda Caldwell ; Barbara Byers, Blackstock I ; Gloria McLaren and Donna Kyte, Blackstock II; Barbara Howe, Enniskillen I; Peggy Larmer, Blackstock II; Robynn Ward, Enniskillen I; Ann Quinney and Sylvia Fayer, Providence-Shaws. Later in the program. County Honours for 6 complete units, were presented to Carla Adams, Lynda Postma and Joy Werry of Blackstock II; Grace Sikma and Anita Van Dyk, Providence- Shaws; Elaine Barkey, Lisa Browes, Michelle Gray, Tanya Neill and Wendy Preston, all from Solina. Provincial Honours for 12 complete units, were awarded to Kim Medd, Bethany; Elizabeth Kelly, Blackstock II and Henrietta Prins, Solina. EDUCATION WITH A DIFFERENCE A relaxed moment in Grade 6. CHRIST IS KING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS FOR PARENTS - who are concerned about the point of view of the teachers who shape the minds of their children; - who know that their children are very impressionable during their school years; - who want an education that reinforces the Christian values taught in their homes; - who want their children cared about at their school; - who want their opinion about their children's education to matter to the teachers; - who want academic excellence for their children; - whose greatest ambition for their children is to have them follow Jesus. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 623-5871 623-5940 Mr. J. W. VanManen Principal Knox Christian (Elementary) School Mr. R. Siebenga Principal Durham Christian High School • _ }•*>, iv- .*»»«'> 4. .•«**> txt, V<> '^•^1 i • ; 3 S , ^y'i$v;tjSg2S8Eeal Durham's 73 Voice Choir.