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6-Orono .Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 21,1988 Hunters and Jumpers a big show The Hunter and Jumper Classes at the Orono Fair performing on Sunday had the largest entry to this point and time. Compeitiors were so pleased with the event that greater numbers are expected in 1989. The classes competed all day on Sunday. Board of Education news highlights Information on Pen Elance, Hidden Treasurers Make Board Debut Consultants Fay Farmer and Dave Parker presented the Board's annual literary and art anthologies to trustees Thursday night, anthologies anthologies which Superintendent Grant Yeo described as becoming "more sophisticated every year." The work is representative of students in all grades and at all levels. In fact, Fay Farmer pointed out that for the first time, Hidden Treasures includes poetry by Junior and Senior Kindergarten students, dictated to their teachers. Parker told trustees that teachers are using it (Pen Dance) in their classrooms. "It's an important way of increasing increasing the literary and literacy level, of students," he said, explaining that poetry may have a deeper impact on, students when it is written by a fellow student. The books are circulated to every school library and principal, and Trustee David Gray suggested that this be expanded to include every ppblic library iij the region. Ministry Cuts Computer Allocations Acting Director and Chief Superintendent Bob Moorcroft told trustees he was "shocked and dismayed" when the Board learned recently that the Ministry of Education' Education' cut its provincial allocations for the purchase of classroom computers computers by $3 million. "It's the first time the Ministry has done this sort of' thing...promised a specific amount of money and then reduced it," he said. The cut means the Board share of the computer monies dips by about $62,000 for elementary schools, and by about $36,000 for secondary schools. While every school in this region will be equipped with computers, the cut means the numbers will be reduced for many schools. Superintendent of Business Ron Sudds told trustees administration is still fighting this issue with the Ministry. Where Are The Books? Bob Willsher, a Ward Three Trustee, quizzed administration about the absence of fifth year OAC texts in mathematics and family studies at one high school in his area. Concerned about the impact impact on students who are working from photocopied materials, Willsher asked if students will have . to continue to work from these materials. Willsher told the Board he had , investigated the situation and was tpld by the Ministry of Education that the books have not yet been printed. Superintendent Grant Yeo reported that the Board is investigating investigating the number of schools short of the required books. "Our immediate solution is to deal through subject councils to see if there is a way books can be borrow- . ed back and fprth from schools." He said adminstraticm is preparing a detailed report on. the problem which will be presented to the Education Committee at its 15 September meeting. Trustees voted to send a letter of protest to the Ministry once the numbers are in. breathing problems Does someone in your family have a breathing problem? If the answer is "yes," then the Durham Region Lung Association may be able to help. Beginning on Monday, October 24, 1988 the local Christmas Seal organization will run a four session Information Series "All About Breathing Problems" Problems" at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Oshawa (comer of MacMillan MacMillan Dr. and Colborne St.). This evening series will be held from,7:00 to 8:30 p.m. concluding November 16th. Topics discussed will include the causes of breathing disorders, information information regarding medications, the correct use of inhalers, allergens in the environment, and various coping techniques. This program will be of interest both to adolescents and adults who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema and also to parents of asthmatic children. For parents of asthmatic youngsters who would like "hands- on" experience to assist in the physical management of their childrens breathing problems, additional additional classes will be offered in the same facility, starting on the 21st of November. Attendance at the "All About Breathing Problems" sessions sessions is a pre-requisite for participation participation in this special program. Registration for "All About Breathing Problems" is $10.00 (Individual (Individual or Family) or $20.00 to include include the five additional childrens "hands on" Classes. For more details on this Christmas Seal Service, call the Durham Region Lung Association at 436-1046. Construction start . expected soon on $100 million project Construction could begin before winter on the Emerald Hills development a $100 million luxury housing and recreation facility stalled stalled for years because of funding complications. Hamilton Township Reeve Jack Avery says, "That the Baltimore area property is expected to be sold to a California company within weeks." The property which is located just north of Dale Road and west of Highway 45 is already zoned for the development. This project .is to. create a 'millionaires row' - complete with a world class hotel, 18 hole golf course and 240 luxury condominiums condominiums - could get underway in November. The Emerald Hills development has $27 million put towards it by the Palm Springs Life Style Inc., of California. This project is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of local tax dollars each year, the project could start'with a $1.6 million water servicing servicing contract in November. Doug Moffatt speaks on Free Trade deal (Notes, from speech given by Doug Moffat - Liberal Durham - to a gathering of party workers in Oshawa, September 14, 1988 on the Free Trade Deal.) The proposed Trade Deal called the "Free Trade Deal" by the Mulroney government has people in Durham confused and anxious. Upon analysis it is fair to state that this is NOT a free trade deal! What we have is a' massive series of changes to customs, investment and movement of goods which give the U.S. access to Canadian energy and markets in exchange for Canada's access to U.S. markets. We are told that this deal is needed needed to guarantee markets in the U.S. because of growing protectionism in the U.S. The original designer of the deal, Donald MacDonald, Simon Riesman, Canada's negotiator, and Prime Minister Mulroney all have stated that without an exemption clause for Canada in any U.S. trade.bills there would be no deal! The U.S. Congress Congress has now passed it's omnibus trade bill - guess what? - no exemption. exemption. This is ludicrous - we give away our bargaining chips for a quick deal and get nothing in return. It is my firm conviction that lowered tariffs and expanded trade with the U.S. (and other countries) is very important. I support free trade - that has always been Liberal policy, and it still is. The Prime Minister has said that a binding dispute settling mechanism must be part of the deal. This has not happened. The so-called dispute medhanism can only decide if any AMERICAN law has been violated. How will this protect Canadian 'Exporters? The question, of subsidies has not been, resolved. If the Canadian government gives a grant or loan to a polluter to clean up and,thus protect protect our environment, the money given can be treated as a subsidy gnd goods exported to the U.S. can be challenged by their U.S. competitor. competitor. The energy provision of this deal create a continental energy pool. The U.S. must have the same access to and price for energy as Canadians. Canadians. This, at a time when U.S. energy is much cheaper than Canada's because we chose as a country to tax energy use to pay for new development to ensure a long term supply. What happens to the billions of dollars Canadians have invested in this activity, over the years? It is not sensible that the Americans can now take advantage of our investment. ORONO WEED CONTiiOL & DRIVEWAY SEALING » WEED CONTROL • FBtnuzme ■INSECT CONTROL CHINCH, ORtiB, ANTS, ETC. 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