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From Around the Region Suggests mandatory paramedic training A Coroner's Jury Tollow- ing an inquest into the death of a school crossing guard recommended that it be man- datory that all ambulance at- tendents in Ontario be given paramedic training. The in- quest was held in Whitby. There is an experimental paramedic program in Oshawa and the province has pilot projects in some On- tario centres. Following the inquest in Whitby it was felt the acci- dent victim could have had a better chance to live if paramedic training had been available. Durham Region has high rating Durham Region has been given an AAA bond rating and is one of only five municipalities in Ontario to have the Triple A rating. Durham ranks with Metro Toronto, York, Waterloo and Ottawa-Carleton. The Triple A rating allows Durham Region to get bonds at premium rates. Teachers keep in contact Teachers in the Durham .Elementary Teacher's Association as well as the Secondary Association keep in close contact with their local M.P.P. Sam Cureatz. The contact is maintained to share concerns. The teachers are presently con- cerned over the reduction of commercial and industrial assessment due to a proposed pooling of these assessments, to be used throughout the province rather than being used only for the centres in which they are assessed. Colonel Sam named to Hall of Fame The founder of General Motors of Canada, Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, Oshawa, has been named as one of six business leaders to become members of the Business Hall of Fame. The appointments are made by the Junior Achieve- ment of Canada to honour leaders both living and from the past who have con- tributed to the development of private enterprise in Canada. The organization aim to provide the country's young people with the oppor- tunity to learn about Canada's free enterprise system and to understand how business operates. Object to hour-long school bus trips Parents in the Ajax- Pickering area are objecting to the hour-long bus ride by their children to attend the french school in Oshawa. They want the Separate School Board to build a se- cond school in their area. Students from junior kindergarten to grade 8 at- tend the Oshawa school and then have to be bussed to Toronto for grades 9 to 13. Shoreline condominiums given approval The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has given approval to the con- struction of a 25-unit con- dominium unit at Port Darl- ington Marina in Bowman- ville despite staff recommen- dations the area could be sub- ject to flooding. Originally the units were to be for seasonal use but a re- application by Irv Gill now is supported both by the Authority and the council of the Town of Newcastle for condo units. Six units are now ready for occupancy at the Marina and selling for some $125,000. CLOCA staff pointed out that the change from rental units to condominiums great- ly çhanges the flood risks and flood damage situation. Members of the Authority have supported a so-called Save Harmless clause to pro- tect the Conservation Authority. No Canadians to fill jobs The Cobourg Branch of Canadian General Electric had to advertise in London, England to filI four positions at the plant. It has been reported that CGE could not fili four posi- tions at its CAD-CAM moulding plant from the Canadian Labour market. This is a rare case for the Cobourg area but the firm was not just looking for a four-year apprentice for the positions. 'Some Canadians did show an interest but were unwilling to give up their pre- sent jobs. Mutual Fire Insurance Co. records highest profits The Hamilton Township Fire Insurance Co. recorded its highest-ever profits in 1983 showing a 43 percent in- crease over that of 1982. The profit margin of $619,164 was reported for 1983. Revenues from policy premiums reached $3.031 million. The company now holds $4.3 million in in- vestments and has in excess of $6 million in assets. The company paid out $1.698 million in claims for 1983. First to seek Oshawa PC nomination Ray Lunn, a GM salaried employee and a former resi- dent of Orono, along with Bill Longworth, a public school principal, are the first two to arnounce they will seek the Progressive- Conservative nomination for the Oshawa federal riding. The riding is presently held by the NDP leader, Ed Broadbent. • It is expected that the PC nomination meeting will be held some time in late March or April. Newcastle hires By-law Officer The Town of Newcastle has hired a new By-Law En- forcement Officer. Council has approved the hiring of Brian Irwin, an Oshawa resident, who has ex- perience in police and securi- ty work. The position became va- cant following the sudden death of Ray Goodwin, late in 1983. Expect Oshawa Marsh to be saved A report is to be made public this week in which it is expected the Second Marsh in Oshawa is to be left out of any plans for future develop- ment of the Oshawa Har- bour. It has been reported that the report will recommend that any expansion go out in- to the lake. An interim task force report last October recommended development into the lake, some 1400 to 2000 feet. Members of the Second Marsh Defence Association have fought continually to save the Second Marsh from development as a harbour for Oshawa. Wants no part of profit sharing Canadian UAW director, Bob White, states his union wants no part of any profit sharing scheme by GM which could be presented to offset-a 'freeze' in existing compensa- tion levels. White states he will be looking for better pensions and a shorter work week as an alternative to eliminating jobs. It has been suggested the company has a plan to eliminate 80,000 jobs in the U.S. by mid 1986 through the introduction of new technologies. Help keep Red Cross ready. 50 lbs. ................... .... 2 5 Ib s. ............................ ..... 6 Ibs................. PRK 200 Sexy men in the run for Kidney Foundation Orono: While the Kidney Foundation of Canada kicks off a one-month campaign on Thursday, March Ist, Orono residents have been suppor- ting the charity for over two weeks. More than 200 can- didates are campaigning in the Newcastle Sexy Men Con- test being sponsored by the Kidney Foundation. Election Day for the con- test is Friday, March 9th. Polls close at 5 p.m. Last week, readers were offered the names of the sexy devils. Local residents are encouraged to support the foundation through this contest. In addition the Kidney Foundation Dance will be held at the Newcastle Com- munity Hall in Newcastle Village on Saturday, March 3rd from 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Music will be provided by The Tradesmen, a five- piece band offering country and contemporary music. A few of the sexy men will be attending this dance. While the contest is being co-organized by former Orono resident Joan Ransberry, the dance, an an- nual event is sponsored by the Ransberry family for the ,Kidney Foundation. Tickets to the dance are $12 a couple. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information on the dance, call Harold 'Mac' Ransberry at 983-9597. Local residents are remind- ed that kidney disease can strike at any time, at any age. If the kidneys fail, survival depends upon chronic dialysis or by kidney transplantation. Over 2,000 Canadians are presently awaiting transplants. Mean- while, fund-raising for research into kidney disease continues as well as fund- raising to help patients in- flicted with kidney disease. Everyone is encouraged to support the Kidney Founda- tion's campaign. .17.95 20 kg......................*10.99 $ 9.50 10 kg...................*5.99 . $3.69 5 kg...................2.99 CES IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 3, 1984 $1 00 Regular Price of SAV 1 FF gCRYSTAL WATER SOFTENER SALT DURHAM FARMERS' Name................. COUNTY CO-OP Coupon Expires Mar. 3,1984 Address 983-or 9 Taunton Road and Hwy. 115, Orono (in Area Code 416) 1-800-263-7805 Ail Winter ClothingDrasticallyReduced!I SUNFLOWER SEEDS BI D SEED . .......... . .. . .. . .... . . .... ... . .......