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2olegeDay at Clarke High According to Cheryl Lowcry of the Clarke High School Guidance departmnent plans arc now welI underway for the holding of a College Day at Clarke this coming month. College Day-is a new yen- ture at Clarke High School and will this year replace the annual Career Day whcfc professional and carcer citizens would outline their work and associated educa- tional requirements. College Day is being hcld on Wednesday, October 23rd whcn 20 out of the 22 Col- leges in Ontario wiIl be rcprcscnted along with two Agricultural Colleges. 1From 10:00 to 11:30 those in attendance will vicw thc College displays and then for an hour from 11:45 thcrc will bc classroom sessions. Cheryl Lowcry states she cxpects at least 400 students from thc arca High Schools rcpresenting grade 12 and 13 will bc in attendance at the College Day venture.. Parents arc also invited to attend. The new school year is now in full swing. Our bouse league floor hockey has begun at noon hour. Two games involving four tcams are playcd cach noon. The girls arc trying out for posi- tions on our, school soccer tearn. The boys will begin their tryouts next weck. Parent's night at The Pines was held on Tucsday Sept. 24th. Parents had an oppor- tunity to meet their child's teacher. Mr. Parrington gave a presentation on the Grade 8 trip to Camp Tawingo which The fieries and wildlife branches at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' main office will keep 19 laid-off workers busy in projccts for almost 300 work weeks. The special cmployment projccts are sponsorcd jointly by the fcdcral and provincial governments, and wilI cost $202,209. "Projec-ts" in soutb- central Ontario will create jobs for 16 workcrs. They wilI be doing.cverytbing from studying the effccts of migra- tion on white-taîled deer, to devcloping guidelines for monitoring the recently rein- troduced wild turkey, to crcating comprehensive fisheries manuals and in- dexes,"- said Natural Resources Minister Vincent Kerrio. "This work is essen- tial for our- ongoing understanding and protection of Ontario's resources." At the wildlife branch, three workers will assist the Fur Management Program by bclping to develop a furbearer management tex- tbook. "Wc cannot afford to take Canada's human resources for grantcd," said federal Employment and Immigra- tion Minister Flora Mac- Donald. "Job creation pro- jects like this allow us to belp workcrs enhance their work experience at the same timie as tbcy maintaini an active role in the workforce." '-,e federal-provincial job creation programi is jointly funded by Emiploymnent and will take pla ce from Oct. 15-October 18. Mr. Staples and Mr. Hansen outlincd the Grade 7 trip to Ottawa, whîch will take place in the spring. Each Wednesday thc students' council bas ice crcam day. At this time students can purchase an ice cream bar for theim lunch. The funds raised go to sup- port the student councils' ac- tivities. Picture day this ycar was Monday September 23. Immigration Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, which also ad- ministers the program. Pro- ject areas include fishenies, wildlife, parks, miines, forcstry and conservation authonities. The federal govcrnmcnt provides workcrs with their regular unemploymtent in- surance benefits plus a sup- plement to a maximum of $315 a weck. The Ministry of Natural Resources providcs support costs as wcll as equipment and materials re- quircd to carry out the pro- jects. The ministry may also provide a wage supplement to match prevailing wage rates. Theplaque of the mortals The Federation of Ontario Naturalists WOODS, WATER AND WILDLIFE by Mike Singleton - Federation of Ontario Naturalists Ambrosia - Food of the gods. It has a marvellous sound. Yet, those of us aIl- too-familiar with the agonies of hayfever know this group of plants by a different name - and mood - Ragweed! The most common is ia nondcscript plant, 4 - 14" (10-35 cm) taîl, with bran- ching, frilly leaves vaguely resembling a carrot top. The green flowers are, to the casual observer, in- distinguishable from the plant. We almost aIl have it growing in the edges of gardens or driveways, or even s prouting from cracks in con- crete and pývement. Hate it as much as one might, you have to respect - almost_ marvel - at its fan- tastic success - thanks, that is - to man. Before European colonization, ragweed was ccrtainly quite rare, occurring only in burnt-over areas, blowdowns, abandoncd In- dian clearin gs and harsh habitats like sand dunes. In forces, and healthy meadows, it simply cannot compete with other plants, and is quickly shaded out. But give it disturbed ground - even barren, hopeless looking spots - and ragweed is one of the first and fastest colonizers. It has the remarkable ability -to 'suck' moisture from soil seemingly where there isn't any. Little eats ragweed because it's so bitter. (Only the Gods of ancient Greek mythology could have caten the 'stuff') And even when damaged, it promptly resprouts and flowers from whatever is lcft. Cleared and bulldozcd sites, faîlow fields, nutrient poor and constantly disrupted, roadsides, gardens and a host of other sites have provided ideal habitat which ragweed has seized- spec- tacularly! Like many disturbed- ground colonizers, ragweed doesn't rely on insects for pollination - their numbers are too unreliable in harsh settings. Hence, ragweed doesn't, need the colourful flowers which most plants use to attract insects. Instead, it produces huge quantities of pollen, which are simnply blown around. A very smnall fraction finds its way to other ragweed flowers. The vast majority gets blown for miles, and finds its way everywhere and that's where our problem starts. In breathing, we pumip - and flter - great volumes of air through our noses and lungs. In its mucous and hair system, our respiratory tract rcally is a remarkable filter, capable of rcmoving huge quantities of dust and pollen. In addition to ragweed's pollen quantities, each in- dividual grain is also a monstrous baîl - 10 times as large (or more) as other pollens. Built like the spiky bail or an ancient mace, its structure is a natural-built ir- ritant. Like most allergens, ragwced pollen is much more bothersome to some people than to others. As annuals, ragweed must start afresh from seed cach year. But by early fail, its 'luxuriant' growth is at its pcak of flowering, and pollen production. So ubiquitous is the plant, and efficient is the pollen distribution, that efforts to eradicate it produce - at best - a reduction in the problcmn. Sometimes, our best efforts to kilI it create prccisely the best conditions for its growth. Spraying of road- sides and fallow areas may kill ragweed. But it also kilis a host of other plants, often creating fresh ground for ragweed colonization. The one real consolation is that the first hand frost will bring an end to its miseries - for another year, at least. Bylaw hinders youth group A youth group in Bowmanville is Iooking for assistance due to the fact their lcased quarters does not met the Town zoning regula- tions for the purp-ose it is be- ing used. A complaint has been lodg- ed againtst the use of the premises by what is beinig called the Factory Youth, Centre. Rev. Barry Rcilly, director of the Sun Rise Christian Ministries told council groups from six to eighty had been. uscing the premises under the Ministries sponsorship. Orono Weekly Tinmes, Wednesday, Septeniber 25, 1985-5 Du'mrhýam College fund raisinglw *Durhamn College is engaged Mel Garland. Merrili Cook, in a fund raising effort to Adminfistrator and Secretary- augment its Bursary, and Treasurer of the Board, and Scholarship Program. Jim Kirkconnell, Public Rela- Donations will merit a tions Director, are assisting in beautiful plaque, inscribing the program. the donor's name and If successful, the campaign rccognizing his or her sup-. could generate sufficient port. capital so that the interc 'st ac- Organizations or in- cruing each year will meet the dividuals may select any pro- needs of our Bursary and gram area, ranging from the Scholarship program. entire Oshawa Campus for a Those interested in par- gift of $250,000, to individual ticipating will receive a list of classrooms for a donation of available dedication areas, $1000. The contribution may and a personal visit to explain be scheduled over a five year the program. Please contact pcriod. Mcl Garland, President, The campaign is being con- Durham College, 2000 Sim- ducted by a College Board of coc Street North, P.O. Box Governors Committee con- 385, Oshawa, LIH 7L7, or sisting of Dr. Peter Zakarow, phone 576-0210 ýextension Rick Holmes, and President 251. ORONO SHOPPERS DRUG MART OLDTIMERS @FALL DANCE ORONO ARENA SAT, OCTOBERm%5. $8.00 per couple 9:00 P. M. Tickets avaliable at Reflections, Main St. or f rom any te4m rmember. -2 You are invited to attend our OPEN HOUSE on Wed. & Thurs. October 2 - 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at GOULD CARDS & GIFTS 51 King Street, East Bowmanville Join us for refreshments 'N ,DI BFR Ali we ask is that you make nominations of chul- dren you feel ought to be rewarded for their eff- orts. Nominees should be between ages of 6 and 18. Nominations must be received before Oct- ober 31, 1985. Twelve recipients will receive a plaque, a cash prize, a family photo portrait with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and a lapel pin. Contact us today for complete details: ORONO WEEKLY TIMES C Ar~ JUNIOR CITIZEN'S 1>ROGRAM We aIl know kids whodeev recognition Let\ honour theml this year! The Pines News Report Laid-off workers, now being employed WA THEIR Being a good kid these days tai(es a lot of effort. But being an exceptional kid'e-de serves special recognition. That's whto the Junior Citizens Program, sponsoret by CP Air and Ontario Community News- papers Association is all about. It honours the young people of Ontario who througli acts of kîndness or courage, selflessness or hard work offer a shining example of good citizenship. 11,