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Orono Weekly Times, 10 Mar 1993, p. 8

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8- Orono W.kly TIm,, Wednesdsy1, March 10, 1993 Five stage plan for university 1Students at St. Francis of Assisi bave been busy for tbe last few weeks preparing for their annual science fair wbich was held at Uic scbool last Wednesday. Tbe efforts of Uic students paid off. ln the three divisions (primary, junior and intermediate), there werc a number of prize winning entries. As well, there were many bonourable mentions. Congratulations te ali those wbo took part in Uic Science Fair. Three Newcastle residents were, Primary Science Fair Prirnary Science Fair winners: Back row(l-r) Brianne Bedard, silver; Samantha Micbael and recipients of Uic Commemorative Medals marking the 125tb Anniversary of Confederation of Canada. Tbe awards were presented on Uic evening of March Ist by Uic Hlonourable Henry N.R. Jackman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Gord Mills, MP. Congratulations te Sam Curcatz, Sterling Mather and Patricia Barnicott, who were awarded the medal for their dedica tion te, their comm unity. In a littie over thirteen months Gary Polonsky, Durham College president, bas shown that bis view of a Durham Region University is more than a drearn. In late January of 1992 Polonisky approachied Regional counicil seeking support for a drive te bring a university t thie Region, to be associated with the present Durham College. At the Urne the Region gave the proposai of a local University their support as well as a $35,O00O grant towards a $70,000 study being winners Alexis Vanbemmen, gold. Front row (1-r> Colin Organ and Shane MacGratb, bronze; Jennifer Kindatiuk, silver. Intermediate Science Fair winners Intermediate Science Fair winners: Back row (1-r) Tim Hagarty, silver; Amanda Bouley, gold; Greg Ludwinski, bronze; Stephanie Holliday and Christina gold;* Adam Cartier, bronze;, Ryckman, silver. Front row: (1-r) Rachana Gupta and Chris Paul Cbang, bronze; Wendy Clark, Libbenga, gold. Newcastle CLG Update by John Veldhuis of tbe Environiment Assessrnent The Newcastle Community wbich deals witb Uic removal of Liaison Group wisbes te inform radioactive waste at the Port Uic citizens of Newcastle Uiat Uiere Granby dump. This survcy wili be arc, 'a number of studies going at conducted by several people wbo this Urne in and around Newcastle. bave been selected and Uihesmult&ý .Wc are prcsently doing a will bc tabulated to provide us survey called a Needs Assessment wiUi some answers te Uic question wbich is part of Uic social aspect "how can we best serve you and serve your needs for information?" The survey is confidential, no individual will be identified. The results will bc averages and general trends. t sbould be available some Urnec in April. AnoUier study that is presently underway, is a study into the Waste Cbaracterizations and Uis includes the drilling of 19 bore (continued page 12> undertaken by Durhamn College for tbe university. Polonsky was back te Regional council last Monday stating that over the past months a broad- based team bas been workçing bard and bas establisbed a five stage plan te bring about a university at the College. Polonsky informed councilors that at thc present time 2400 part- Urne university students are taking university courses at Durbam tbrougb Trent, York and Ryerson. He said thc students can stant and finish their university degrees at Durhamt. Polonsky outlined Uic next stage in Uic program is that of evenmng and week-end courses for fuil-tirne students. In fact some of these programs are now in place. The tbird stage of tbe plan envisions fuli-time students and programs during tbe daytinme in thc existing buildings. This is te be followed with the construction of university prograrns buildings. Tbe.final stage cornes as a chartered independent university 'ni Durham Region located in Uic area of Durhamn College and with some association. 1, Polonsky announced a major announcement for Monday, March 8tb as ,t6 plans for tbe college/university centre. Polonisky said tbat Durbam College was -net Uic only college within Nortb America te go Uic route lie bad oudlined. 33% OFF most Paperbacks CRYSTAL PAGES 983-6150 USED BOOKS .....>................................... Wde Varlety NEW BOOKS ...............New Age, Healng, Recovery, 1Nutrition and Splrltualty JEWELLERY .............................Stiring Silver, Crystul CLEANERS ......... "Simply Clean" Products favour the Environment, work wonders. Thurs. Fr1. Sat. 'Pat Irwîn Lycett 983-9605 10 a.rn. -6 pan. 5367 Main St, Orono 983m6150 AUTO WORKERS REDIT UNION Where PERSONAL SERVIE Is What Cre dit Unions Are Ail About Corne in and meet Joanne, Ella, Mary and Don. They will be pleased to show you that professional service can SÛRl be very personal. AUTO WORKERS CREDIT UNION OSHAWA OFFICE BOWMANVILLE OFFICE* ORONO OFFICE 322 King Si. W. 133 King St. E. 5331 Main St. 728-5187 623-4821 983-5561 Board Iosin g money on cafeteri as Tbe cost of buying food at scbool board operated cafeterias in five of their bigli schools have increased. The increase is Uic direct resuit of the implementation of pay equity, states the board' s assistant superintendent. Clarke High School is one of the five schools affected. Prices are te bc increased from Uree to ten percen The cafeterias bave operated at a brcak-even mark over Uic past ycars. The board employs 20 cafeteria workers for the five cafeterias-. The prices increascd on March ILt t was stated Uiat it could be a matter of debate sometirne in Uic future as to whether the board will continue te operate cafeterias. Penalty lits the crime Gord Burnecu, a colourful and- outspokcn Oshawa PUC member bas been ordcred to serve coffée for four evenings at Uic Salvation Army hostel and as weli taken part in an "anger control" prograrn. Burnett was cbarged with assault after a fellow PUC miember complained Uiat Burnet bad tossed hot coffee at bim during a heated discussion at a PUC meeting.

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