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12. "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001 Provincial funds mean a NER -- L By Rik Davie The Star Come September of 12003, students will enter Durham Region's first {full-time university, laccording to Durham College President Gary {Polonsky. Mr. Polonsky said he li tent + dl, i "had to pinch myself" 'after reports of last 'week's provincial budget, when Ontario treasurer Jim Flaherty announced $60 million in capital funding and $3.7 million in start-up costs for what 'will become the Ontario Institute of Technology. The announcement marks the culmination of a 12-year campaign by Mr. Polonsky and {Durham College staffers to establish a university Durham university's on the way: Polonsky in the region. He envi- sions a university that will rival the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "We are elated at the (budget) announce- ment," Mr. Polonsky told The Star last week. "But at the same time, we are somewhat subdued. We must now change our focus: The focus has been, for 12 years, get- ting it. Now we have to begin the job of doing it." Durham MPP John O'Toole said the funding announcement marks a milestone for Durham education. "This means that uni- versity and college now becomes affordable and accessible for the people of Durham," he said. Board budget process set to begin By Rik Davie The Star The Durham District School Board has announced the dates for public meetings on its 2001-2002 budget. This year's meetings are later than usual for the board, because of delays in the annual education funding pay- ments from the province. But finance boss Ron Trbovich said public consultation on how education bucks are spent will still take place. The following are the projected dates for public ses- sions: Q Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at the board offices. Presentation of the first draft of the 2001-2002 budget. O Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. at the board offices. Deputations from board staff, unions and teachers' feder- ations. Q Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the board offices. Response to May 30 deputations. Q Monday, June I1, at 7 p.m. at the board offices. Presentation of the 2001-2002 budget. QO Monday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the board offices. Formal approval of the budget. For information on local trustee. meetings and how to make presentations on the 2001-2002 Durham District School Board budget, call 666-5500 and ask for the office of the trustees. Event is May 26 WindReach Farm is holding its annual 5 km Walk and Roll Saturday, May 26, beginning at 9 a.m. The fundraising event has been designed to suit people of all abilities, either walking or those in wheelchairs. All funds raised will go directly to the paving and maintenance of the new Pond to Pond trail system. Pledge forms are available by contacting 'WindReach Farm at 905-655-5827, or by down load- ing from the web site at www.windreach.org. WindReach holds 'Walk and Roll' fundraiser People in the Ajax and Pickering area can also obtain forms at Pickering Recreation Complex or the McLean Community Centre. Those registering by May 20 will receive a t-shirt. Immediately following this year's walk and roll, the annual open house will take place. Visitors can tour the farm, purchase a barbecue lunch, enjoy face painting, pet some animals at the petting zoo, or go on an accessible hay ride. The event will occur rain or shine. Sale in effect frum Thursday May, 17.20 2001 IABRICLAND 18071 Dunda: Our Entire Stock Spring Fashion Fabric 35% off Our Regular Price "McCall's 3157 91010 C1: 1ale AAT; ( » ot. E.. (Kendalwood Plaza) Whitby Se[055)) LOTS OF FREE PARKING o., Oshawa (905)436-7589 at. 9 te Our Entire Stock Drapery Fabrics, Hardware & Trims 20% off Our Regular Price STORE HOURS Mon Fri. 9 to ¢ 21-9152 un teton J SUNDERLAND (705) 3 New Holland Haybine® mower-conditioners set the standard for making quality hay. They're rated #1 in smooth sicklebar cutting and #1 in plug-free conditioning and producing a well-conditioned crop. For reliable performance season after season, choose a genuine Haybine® mower-conditioner from New Holland. Effective immediately through June 30, 2001, New Holland is introducing 0.0% APR Retail Financing for 36 months on the following products: « Small Square Balers - Models 565, 570, 575, 580 * Round Balers - All Models + Sickle Mower Conditioners - All Models + Disc Mower Conditioners - All Models . 0g Harvesters - All Models CGoltins ~2. MORROW FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. NEW HOLLAND Farm - Industrial - Lawn & Garden &3 WHOA Sales & Service redit Company 97-3121