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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 25,1994 3 Minor Injuries Reported After Two Car Collision Near Courtice Health Department Explains Immunization Program Facts A two-car collision on Hwy. Two, east of Courtice, on June 16 caused this vehicle to roll into the north ditch. Durham Regional Police and Clarington Fire Department responded. The driver was treated for injuries. Both cars were travelling westbound at approximately 10:15 in the morning. From Page One states, "the section on parking noted that the failure to link the rear parking parking areas along King Street and the lack of orderly parking area design made it difficult to establish an appropriate appropriate fire lane that allowed easy access to the rear of buildings fronting fronting on King Street." The same study also noted the inadequate inadequate lighting and pedestrian access access Specifics of the study's concerns included: .• public and private parking areas to the rear of the commercial core should be physically connected where possible, and, • the parking areas should be organized organized in relation to each other and allow for convenient traffic flow. The municipal planning staff report report suggests that "as an initial step in implementing these recommendations, recommendations, it is proposed that one block be examined with the intent of pre- plémentation will rest with private paring a comprehensive plan for landowners, mostly BIA members," rear lot parking." states the report. The King/Temperance/Queen/ it is noted within the report the Scugog streets block has been se- imitative is supported by the BIA. lected for this project. According to the report, the plan will identify improvements for parking parking layout; grading and drainage; lighting; and landscape features. The study, which might take six to nine months to complete, will produce a rear lot parking and landscaping landscaping plan. There will also be implementation implementation steps and costing. While there will be a landscape architect required near the end of the study, the bulk of the work will be done by the municipal planning staff. These members will work closely with the Bowmanville Business Business Centre. "The participation of the BIA is absolutely necessary since the im- To the Editor: -- As Public Health Nurse, we are concerned about inaccurate and misleading misleading information in recent letters to the editor about Public Health and the upcoming Hepatitis B immunization immunization program. Myth: After 20 years of explicit sex education, teen pregnancies have soared and STD's skyrocketed. Fact: In Durham Region, the rate of teen pregnancies and the number of sexually transmitted diseases has not increased. Myth: Public Health's sexualiza- tion of our children. Fact: Public Health Nurses promote promote healthy sexuality to people of all ages. Information about healthy sexuality does not cause adolescents to become sexually active. Accurate information allows adolescents to make informed decisions. Myth: Hepatitis B immunization is being introduced to solve a problem problem Public Health created. Fact: Education about healthy sexuality does not result in increased sexual activity. The Hepatitis B immunization immunization program is being introduced introduced to prevent Heptatis B and its possible life threatening outcomes, such as cirrhosis of the liver and cancer. cancer. Myth: Hepatitis B is blazing out of control. Fact: In Durham Region cases of Hepatitis B have not increased relative relative to the rest of the province. Myth: Public Health had students "place condoms on their fingers and insert them in plastic models of a vagina. vagina. Fact: Public Health Nurses in Durham Region have never been in volved in this activity. Myth: Parents were told Public Health's goal for schools...is to have children comfortable with condoms, talking about sex on the playground and for it to be dinner-time conversation. conversation. Fact: The Health Department does not set goals for schools. The Ministry of Education and school boards set educational goals for schools. A primary focus of the Health Department Department is that children feel comfortable comfortable enough to talk about healthy sexuality with their parents rather than getting inaccurate information from friends. Myth: Public Health determines what our children should and should't know. Fact: The Health Department provides provides information to the community based on current medical research. In the school setting, curriculum based on Ministry of Education Guidelines determine what children study. Public Health Nurses are concerned concerned about teen pregnancies and the occurrence of sexually transmitted transmitted diseases. We have a responsibility responsibility to promote healthy sexuality to all children and adolescents in Durham Region, including those who choose to postpone sexual involvement and those who are sexually active. Yours truly, Jean Nesbitt, Judy Murray and Marion Megesi Public Health Nursing Supervisors Durham Region Health Department Whitby (905) 723-8521 OSTRICH & EMU SEMINAR SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 1994 NEWEST ALTERNATIVE IN FARMING LOCATION: Ontario Ostrich and Emu Breeders Lot 3, Concession 7 Janetville, Ontario LOB I KO (905) 983-5804 Office (905) 983-6397 (905) 986-0166 ■ Seminar starts at 9:00 a.m. to I p.m. ■ Coffee and Donuts will be available ■ Pre registration $ 10.00 / person ■ Attendance will be kept small and informal to allow a better question and answer session AGENDA ■ Ways to get started and costs ■ Feeding and costs ■ Fencing - Housing - Bedding ■ Winter? - How ratites handle ■ Information about the Ontario Ratite Assoc. 1 Tour of the farm, following with questions and answers TO REGISTER, CALL OR WRITE TO THE ABOVE © STRAWBERRIES Expected to start June 27 tmitpon'Fartni proudly presents our 25th ANNIVERSARY and YOU PICK Friday, July 1st and Sunday, July 3rd FARM MARKET NOW OPEN 9 -7:30 Daily Bring along the whole family. Enjoy a wagon ride. Kids can play at our creative playground, watch our magician, visit the rabbits, calves and sheep at our Petting, Zoo. See if you can find your way through our STRAW MAZE. • Strawberry Shortcake • Chocolate Covered Strawberries Proceeds from July 1st donated to the local "Big Sisters" and on July 3rd proceeds go to the "Girl Guides". OUAUt r FARM FRESH PROOULt bison Varms R.R. #2, Bowmanville CROP REPORT 24 hours 623-7252 o * V ta w IIWV. Î 8 siAAWiinrtV v! o M ■ Mi 0A3E UNE |i HWY. «01 sA*' « U-PICK HOURS Sun. to Fri. 8:30 to 8:30 Saturday 8:30 to 5:30 MARKET HOURS 9 to 7:30 Daily WE ALSO OFFER: ■ Peas • Beans • Raspberries Broccoli Rhubarb ©