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I < 1 PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 20,2002 Cultural centre offers a venue to share individual traditions CULTURAL from paRC I Hiawatha, the Native enclave enclave on the eastern side of Rice Lake, as well as Durham's own Mississaugas of Scugog Island, north of Port Perry, have attended the Tuesday night gatherings. "And we have a wonderful wonderful history within the area," says Mr. Mounlford of the local past that is taught by singing and telling stories. "Despite diverse cultures in our group, each nation has its own teachings of peace and respect for the elders and for the spirits of those that have passed on," says Mr. Mountford. "The passing on of knowledge and Native traditions traditions have been passed down orally and we're trying to preserve that part of the culture with the passing on of the culture through stories. stories. Ancient teachings can be seasonal in their content. Winter, for example, is a time when much teaching is done - from the December solstice to the March equinox. "It is a very special time," he says. "It is a time for storytelling, storytelling, a quieter time when it becomes cold outside." The traditional pow wow is held on the last weekend of June at Durham College when more story telling, music and sharing of traditions take place. The Oshawa meetings arc open to "people seeking a Native path," says Mr. Mountford. "Whether they're Native or not. This is very important to us. Our teachings tell us there arc four colours: yellow, red, black and white, all in harmony, harmony, and that's the way we mn our centre." The ultimate goal of the men and women who walk the Native path is to one day have a healing and teaching lodge in Durham Region. For more information and meeting times, call 905-987- 3821. Correction A story on Welcome Wagon which appeared in the Winter/Spring Welcome Home edition contained misleading information. Businesses must pay Welcome Welcome Wagon to have their promotional products delivered delivered to new homeowners. Welcome Wagon does not accept donations from businesses. businesses. This Week regrets the error. In a flap BOWMANVILLE - Knox Christian Christian School held a pancake breakfast fmul-raiscr that attracted attracted the appetite of Ethan Baron. A.J. GROEN/ Statesman photo Clarmgton Leading the Way Cv CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE www.municipality.clarington.on.ca BURNING BY-LAW IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON - BY-LAW 2001-113 The Ontario Fire Code prohibits Outdoor burning unless approved. Outdoor or open air burning is prohibited in the Municipality of Clarington until a permit from Clarington Emergency & Fire Services is obtained. Certain restrictions apply. Effective May 1. 2002: Violators of this By-law will be assessed for the cost of manpower and firefighting equipment used to extinguish the fire. Appliances solely designed for cooking purposes are exempt from this by-law. For further information please contact Clarington Emergency & Fire Services Headquarters at 905-623-5126. Closure of Courtice South School suggested A committee of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District District School Board is recommending recommending Courtice Courtice South Public School be closed ' after a Feb. 14 public meeting. The 30- minute meeting drew just six members of the public. The future future of Courtice South has been under review since September. If the board approves approves the closure closure at its Feb. 28 meeting Courtice South will shut its doors June 30. Currently, Courtice South is a twin school to Lydia Tmll Public Public School. Courtice Courtice South has been educating 254 JK to Grade 3 students in both regular and French Immersion Immersion programs, but with a new school being built on Preston- vale Road, the overflow at Lydia Tmll will be reduced. reduced. Trustees also supported the following recommendations recommendations from superintendent Sylvia Terpstra and a joint community/board community/board ad hoc school review review committee: • transferring current Courtice South students to Lydia Trull and to a new duel track (English and French Immersion) Immersion) elementary elementary school being built near Preston vale Road; • setting aside a maximum of $20,000 to cover costs from the students' move; • having administration administration "proceed with the disposition of' the Courtice South building and property once the new duel-track school is opened this September. /1I Q yfi The Community Services Department is pleased to offer children Ages 4 to 12 IjMm If Iff!fill the opportunity to participate in our fantastic programs during... Enjoy activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, skating, sports and games. Theme days include... Monday - Jungle Fever Tuesday - Winter Wonderland & Skate at RRC Wednesday - Backwards Day Thursday - Hallowe'en Party Friday - Pyjama Day & Swim at CCC Monday - Royal Ontario Museum Tuesday - Air Zone/Swim at CCC Wednesday - Ontario Science Centre Thursday - Planetarium/Putting Edge Friday - Casa Loma AQUATIC ADVENTURES CAMP '$££11^(9 yrs. - 14yrs.) Clarington Fitness Centre ONLY 0 0 Activities include swimming, snorkeling, waterpolo, and certification in B.O.A.T. (Boat Operator Accredited Training) Course. This is a full week camp. Campers should bring two swim suits and towels as they will be in and out of the water throughout the day. MARCH 11th - MARCH 15lh Everything you need to know... Program Hours All programs run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Extended Care is provided in two periods per day - one prior to program (7:30 to 8:30 AM) and one following program (4:30 to 5:30 PM). Children may register for one or both of the care periods. Extended Care fee is $5.00 per day or $2.50 per time slot. Costs DAY CAMP Single Day $31.00 Full Week $100.00 DAY TRIPS/AQUATIC ADVENTURES CAMP Single Day $52.00 Full Week $147.00 What to Bring to Camp Participants are required to bring a bag lunch with 2 drinks, and to dress appropriately for the activities of the day. "For additional information please call the Community Services Department at 905-623-3379. Registrations are available at all Municipal Facilities and can be dropped off at the Community Services Department located in the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. For your convenience there is a drop box located at the Church Street entrance to the Municipal Administrative Centre. Arts Centre FIV! ■m l | | 11 March Break activities for members cônsjst of fjye full afternoons of programming in arts and crafts. Students may register for any I | | § I combination of days or half-days. Cost is $15. per half-day, $30 for a full day. Morning programs run form 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Afternoon classes run form 1:00-4:00 pm. (Ages 7-11) Monday March 11:3D Sculpture Children will explore building and sculpting using recycled and found objects. Construct animals, dinosaurs, and buildings or maybe even a spaceship?, , , ' Tuesday March 12: Painting Workshop Paint a picture using a rainbow of colours while you learn the basics of colour, composition and just having fun. Wednesday March 13: Pottery Learn the techniques of building and sculpting with clay. Explore nature and your imagination. Get your hands dirty. Thursday march 14: Drawing Fun Students learn how sketching feeds the imagination and enriches the eye. Self-portraits, character masks, contour drawing and movement explored using pencil, charcoal and ink. Friday March 15: Cartoon/Animate Explore the techniqi this class is for you. Explore the techniques and tricks of cartooning by creating your own cartoon characters and settings. If you love to draw, ,, - ' >®SrJ