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Oryno Weekly limes, Wednesday, Annus! iVIh," 1988-7 A yoüng tiger at the Cat World Chrislu KIosl, ol ihe Orono bom in June. The kit in one of a I he ( at Woild is ptoving a Exotic Cat World, a popular number of young that have ar- most popular in its fourth year tourist attraction in the Orono rived at the Cat World this year. of operation. area, mothers a young tiger kit School trustees approve 4.5 percent pay raise The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education trustees last week approved a 4.5 percent annual increase in remuneration for the next three years. This increase over the three year term will increase pay for trustees from the present $5,464 to $6,235. The motion for the increase was presented by Bob Willsher of Newcastle. Some members supported a greater increase stating that it should be in line with municipal councillors. It was said that, "we will lose a lot to the Ready to sign for emergency 911 A committee of the.Town of Cobourg has completed fiegotiations with Bell over the installation of the 911 emergency emergency number and a meeting with council is to be held in September. Committee chairman states all that is left is the money to ' come from council. Provision is also being made to be able to extend extend the call area into Hamilton Township and Haldimand. Court system a 'time bomb' John McKay, president of the Durham region law association, association, has informed the provin- • cial treasurer that the justice s'ystem in Durham is "a ticking time bomb" due to underfunding. underfunding. McKay states a system , designed for a population of 100,000 can not handle a population of 200,000. Hospital staff praised The staff of Oshawa General Hospital has been credited for a smooth handling of 25 patients who suffered heat related illness municipalities." Thé meeting also considered the make-up of the board of trustees which could, this year be expanded. After considerable discussion a motion by William Carman gained approval that the number of trustees remain the same, fifteen. There are currently currently six members on the board from Newcastle and nine from Northumberland County. The Board had the opportunity opportunity to recommend change but decided the same representation representation would continue. at Hillside Manor in Oshawa. < 'Temperatures at Hillsdale had reached over 30° leading to the death of five residents . and the transfer of 25 to the Oshawa hospital. Distress Centre needs volunteers The Newcastle office of the Durham Distress. Centre is in dire need of volunteers. Volunteers are required to give four hours a week to answer phone lines at the Distress Centre. Centre. The Bowmanville office has operated for four months with seven volunteers. Further information by calling calling 723-4461. Bowmanville beach to remain closed The Port Darlington west beach at the mouth of the Bowmanville Creek is to remain closed for the remainder of the swimming season. It is the only beach in the Region to be closed at this time. College Early Learning Centre popular The Durham College Early I earning Centre which accepts up to 57 children of staff and students is proving a most popular centre with a sizeable waiting list. Not only staff but students at the school may use the service of the Centre which operates as a non-profit corporation. The Centre is also used as a learning centre for the College's Early Childhood Education program which is now in its fourth year of operation. There are growing opportunities for graduates of the program. Christian party seeks nominees The Northumberland Christian Christian Heritage Party riding association is waiting for more nominees to step forward before chooisng a candidate for the next federal election. To date one candidate has made it known that they intend to stand, Hans Meiboom. The nomination meeting is expected the first part of September. Initial approval for subsidized housing The Port Hope Non-Profit Housing Corporation has received initial approval from the province for its plan to build 45 government-subsidized family family townhouses. The Port Hope group have one more step to go to get final approval to proceed. The group can now get building and arrangement plans for the pro- . ject. Not to seek re-election to board Donna Fairey who has represented Port Hope and Hope Township on the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education has stated that she will not seek re- election. She said she had rpade her contribution and was ready to allow a new face with new ideas. Fairey has also been, vice- chairman of ;the Ontario Film Review Board. From Around the Region and area Noxious weed fines greatly increased Fines under the Weed Control Control Act have been increase from $500 to $1000 lor a first ■ offence and any subsequent offence offence will now cost $ 1000 to ■ $2000. Previously the fine was $50 for the first offence with subsequent subsequent fines set between $50 and $100. "Adopt-A-Cop' up and running for Olympics The Ontario ■ Provincial Police and other police force members are taking part in a fund-rasing program for the Special Olympics for the mentally mentally retarded. V Eight runs with a total mileage of 2000 miles will terminate terminate at Hamilton on August 12 for the official start of the Special Olympics. The public can help by pledging with forms available from most OPP and local police departments. departments. (Continued page 8) WE'RE HERE S VIEWERS CHOICE VIDEO & T.V. INC. 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