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From %round the Region (continued from pagt 10) Golfers vote down privatUzation Memnbers of the Dalewood Golf and Curling Club, north of Cobou-g, surprised supporters of the plan by voting down a privatization proposal by a vote of 297 to 170. It appears that the majority felt the club would becomne an elitist club and keep out younger and older members as well as finding funding difficult in a recession. Better breathing Adults with asthma, bronchitis or emphysema may want to register for the Lung Associations Better Breathing Course beginning May 28 at the Oshawa General Hospital. The free course will run for seven sessions every Tuesday and Friday from noon until 1:30 p.m. To register call 436-1046. A free painting The Station Gallery in Whitby has a new twist for an art show in that an original painting is offered those who have purchased a ticket to the show. Tickets costs $ 150.00. The free paintings have value from $150 to $1,000 are by artists of regional and national recognition., Tickets and information at 668-4185. Book Sa le at Clarke Museum The Clarke Museum and Archives is holding a giant second- hand book sale in June. Proceeds from the sale go directly to further developmnent of the museuma and its services. Anyone wishing to donate can drop off books and magazines at the museumn during regular public hours. The sale will be held June 22 - 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and admission is free, For more information caîl the museumn at 983-9243. The museumn is located at 7086 Old Kirby School Road, Kirby, in the Town of Newcastle. Gord Milîs to Visit Cartwright High Gord Mlîs, Parliamentary Assistant to the Mînistry of the Solicitor General, visited Ca rtwright High School in Blackstock for a special Police Week event on Friday, May 17, 1991 at 9:00 a.m. He was joined by representatives from the Durhamn Regional Police Service, Block Parents and Neighbourhood Watch. Cartwright High School is located at 49 Scugog Road, Blackstock, Ontario. Oil spill in Creek An estimated 200 gallons of fuel oil seeped from a storage tank and ito a creek crossing Townline Road north in Courtice recently. The spill was contalned within two hours but was "quite a mess for a time," a fire department spokesman said. The enviroument ministry has been called in to investigate the source ofthe spill, he said. Car sales down Early May sales of North Anierican made vehicles fell 16.9 per cent from last year, as the auto industry continued to grope fro signa the recession is easing. GM sald its early May domnestic car sales were down 19.8 per cent id truck sales were off 22 per cent, ý-omiingz for a 20.6 per cent decline Hope Major ready to battie for more land Port Hope Mayor Don Chalmers has not conceded defeat in trying to annex more Hope Township land despite the township's seemingly strong case against such a move. Following a meeting recently in- which township officials met with town counicillors to review the anti- annexation report they submitted to the conunty restructuring steering commîttee about a month ago, Chalmers promised an attack on the township report when its eventually reviewed by county council. Tt is reported, the town asked for about 2,400 hectares (6,000 acres) of Hope and Hamilton township lands to accomodate future growth. Sehool board Joins forces to fight measies The Durham public school board and the health deparment may share student information to try to, prevent more measle outbreaks, says a school official. The two organizations are looking at linking computer information to quickly determine whether students have been innoculated, says Craig Burch, an administrative officer with the school board. Hazardous - waste collection Its time to go through the basement or garage and collect all the paint, turpentine and other hazardous materials for Northumberland Countys' first hazardous-waste collection day on June 1. 1Materials to be collected include paints, cils, pesticides, herbicides, drain cleaners, batteries, propane cylinders,' gasoline mixtures, turpentine, bleach and medications. Hard times hit the homes The recession is taking its toîl on societys' weakest members, says the head of the County Childrens Aid Society. With the economic slowdown has come an increase i the number of assault and sexual-abirse cases seen by the Society, wîth the * air source heat pumps " ground source heat pumps " quality duct design Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 22, 1991-11 ;nar;es to led ýýe n ncrein severity, Greg Dulinase said. In March 1991, 61 children were in the care of the CAS, compared to 55 a year earlier. The number of families being helped by the CAS during the same period went up by 30.5 per cent to 265 families, compared to 203 a year earlier. Port Hope's Registry office closing The Port Hope land registry office, a fixture in the town for more than 100 years, wiIl cose next March as local operations are moved to Peterborough, Lindsay and Cobourg. Ontario Consumer and Commercial Relations Minister Marilyn Churley announced recently that the Port Hope office and others across the province, including the one in Coîborne, wil be consolidated with other registry offices to help streamline operations, improve customer service and make records more accessible. The Mill Street building that houses the registry office, which was built in 1871, will be transferred to tne provincial Ministry of Government Services to be sold or put to another use. Durhamn Outside workers vote to strike Outside workers at Durham Region have voted 92 per cent in favour of a strike if necessary. Outside workers at the region look after roads, sewers, water treatment and sewage treatment plants as well as recycling depots. The 340 workers are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. CUPE representative John Cherry said outstanding issues in the talks include wages and benefits. Regional spokesman Terry Stevens said that Durham wants to be fair and competitive in negotiations with its workers. But he said its important to realize that it's a tough financial year for the region. WANT ADS WORK Phone 983-5301 *Ontario Hydro incentives for ail eligible heat pumps *choosing a contractor DATE & LOCATION: TIME: 6:30 p.m. June 4, 1991 Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E., Cobourg or June 5, 1991 Oshawa Moose Lodge, 731 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa For m ore information, and'to reserve your seat at this free seminar, please cali before May 28, 1991. Andrea Sohaffeler, 1-800-263-8028 David Sutherland, Cobourg - 372-3311 Cathy Olmstead, Bowmanville - 623-2561 Seating is limitedI Please indicate your preference for location early. Coffee and Donuts served. Ontario Hydro WLet's give tomorrow a hand. WANT TO LOWER YOUR, ELECTRIC HEATUNG BILLS and ADID AIR CONDITIONING? CONSIDER A 'HEAT PUMPA Public Iomation A seminar presented by Ontario Hydro and your local utility. 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