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Orono Weekly Times - 7 Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Staying in Touch MPP John O'Toole MPPs Host Kids' Fishing Day May 28 On Saturday, May 28, 2005,1 will be joining my colleague, colleague, Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette, to host Kids' Fishing Day at the Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby. This annual event attracts hundreds of youngsters youngsters and adults throughout Oshawa and Durham. The Fishing Day runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Rods, reels and bait will be provided, along with instructors instructors to assist. There will also be a lunch for all participants. To register or to get more information, please call my Constituency Office at (905) 697-1501 or 1-800-661-2433. We would also be pleased to send you information by e- mail a * john_otooleco@ontla.ola.org . Province Eases Drinking Water Regulations Rural churches, community community halls, campgrounds and other small, privately-operated privately-operated drinking water systems will see provincial water regulations regulations eased. Last week, the Province of Ontario MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT* FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS GARY M. CONWAY DOUG R. RUTHERFORD DEBRA D. CAMPKIN 905-623-5480 j DIVISION ST BOWIIANVILIE - AT WEEN.8L announced new provisions to regulate private water systems serving non-residential and . seasonal residential systems. The government intends to make public , health units responsible forensuring facilities facilities such as churches and. community halls have safe drinking water. The transfer of responsibilities to public health units will occur by the fall of 2006. Microbiological testing would be required. However, installation of treatment treatment equipment would not be required for all systems. Reporting requirements will be simplified. Adverse test results must be reported and corrective actions would be required. Details of the new regulations are posted on the Ministry of Environment's web site at www.ene.gov.on- .ca. The deadline for comments comments is May 29,2005. This announcement is good news for rural communities. It is the result of input from rural residents who are best able to offer practical solutions solutions that will protect drinking water without requiring expensive and unnecessary regulations and equipment. It is my understanding that owners owners will not have to install costly treatment equipment if their water is already safe. Health units will have the lead role in assessing the safety of drinking water systems, including monitoring and treatment. Incentive Program Helps Transition from Welfare to Work Last week at Queen's Park, new incentives were introduced introduced to help persons on social assistance move from welfare to work. One of the key incentives includes a flat exemption rate of 50 per cent on earnings to encourage Ontario Works clients to work and earn more. In addition health benefits will be increased for up to six months for people exiting social assistance. assistance. This will provide interim interim coverage until employer health benefits are available. Under exceptional cases, benefits benefits could be extended for up to one year. Last week's announcement also creates an employment benefit of up to $500 to help recipients who Jj |:jpjj " r .girip! obtain full-time employment pay for job-related expenses like uniforms and transportation. transportation. A maximum deduction for informal childcare costs from $390 to $600 per month would provide another child care option for working parents. parents. These are enhancements to the Work for Welfare program program started in 1997. O'TOOLE see page 10 iil -Îiiîls i ..... i I t i|| 'll Are Drugs or Alcohol ^ Affecting Your Life?* W'v t an la'll* ! V,U , i '! II . I !.. .( ll- -.! '."Ill -XU I ' '"II" ' • • ,l ,| ( ,,| !i,|< h i line imil Mvohi'l liv.«tuw'i'i 1 ( 1 I AU r I . I, :'i I II >UU I" : l" Vlll 4^' ■ ('.ill II ' 1 I t I 1 ■ l . t - .1 .1 I'-. I il'l' ' ■* Vl "" 1-800-565-8603 U| \|'.|t * >111' WM *1M ' . 11 xs U M.' IlirtHI 1 H RUSTV CHECK Now available in Clarington only at FRED'S AUTOBODY 163 Baseline Road, Unit:1 . FREE ESTIMATES Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3L4 _ COMpEmlvE RATES Tel: (905^623^6353 , insurance CLAIMS E-mall: FAB@on.albn.com Complete Collision Repair, Fred DeVries, OWNER Restoration and Reflnishlng