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From Orono Public The chief has everything under control on this Orono Ganaraska determiningr ~ .~source of pollutlion School float andthie-equestrian riders are making their presenece Conservation Authority is making an effort to determine the source of pollution that lias been instrumental in closing swimming at some of the beaches, Cobourg and Port Hope. The Authority is half-way through the Clean Up Rural Beaches programi1 that is supposed to determine the sources of pollution that may be affecting the local beaches and at Garden Hill Pond. The project is one that is being undertaken by the Ontario environmental and energies ministry' and the local conservation authorities. The GRCA' study is focusing on water quality from the watersheds of the Ganaraska, Cobourg Creek, Baltimnore Creek, Port Britain Creek and other creeks that flow into Lake Ontario. More than 1000 water samples have been taken to date states Ms. Giîlman, projeet co-ordinator. Each is analyzed to determine the exact source of the bacteria, including faulty septic systems, manure, livestock, wading in streams, agricultural products and wildlife fecus. Once the exact source is found the conversation authority works to resolve the issue with the landowner. The Ministry does offer some financial incentives to homeowners and 'farmers. Matching grants to a maximum of $12,000 in some cases are available for manure storage Newtonville School attends fair Students from the Newtonvile in: the parade with a goodly Public School attended the Orono number of other schools. fair last Friday and were entered "Age of Concern" disposai, fencing livestock from watercourses and repairing and replacing faulty private septic systems. Such grants would be available next year. The prograin will run for four to five years with the Ganaraska plan now into its second year. The local study began with a study phase which is now almost complete. Once the study is complete an implementation report will be filed with the authority and the minstry. The program currently operates with a budget of $40.000 which has been paid totally by the province. In the coming year the Authority will pay 25 percent of the cost and in the year after the Authority portion will bc 75 percent of the total cost. Mrs. Wood, GRCA administrator, has been reported to state that with funding cutbacks the funding aspect of the project could change. Women's shelter gets cash The Women in Crisis shelter in Cobourg has received a $760,000 provincial grant to improve its accommodations for abused women and children in Northumberland County., The money is to be used towards the construction or purchase of a building to be used as a new centre.. 'Me funding was sought over a year ago from the province. comBell" Column for from you "Senior" ai Queen's Park Gord Milîs 1993 has been dedicated as The European Year of Older people and Solidarity between Generations. What better way to salute the year than by going back to 55 BC, and Cicero, who wrotc one of the most spirited and lengthy defences of Old Age ever recorded. It went like this: "Those, therefore, who allege that old age is devoid of useful activity, are ike those who would say that the pilot does nothing in -the sailing of the ship, because while others are climbing masts, running about gangways, or working at the pumps, he sits quietly in the stern and simply holds the tiller. He may not le doing what younger members of the crew are doing, but what he does is better and much more important. It is not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character and judgement: in these qualities old age is usually not poorer, but often even richer." Having reached the age of eight- seven (And hopefully stili far front heaven!) Seniors 0f getting old, I do regret, But iî's no useto sit and fret. MY legs won'i go and that's a blow, 4 But the parts above are ful Of go. There must be more in ihis life stilli Aparifrom paying al ihose bills! The friends we make, in our life through They bring to us a little hue, Ii's such a great big world out there For that I haventi got a flair! Don't leave tilI iomorrow whai you can do today It should have been done yesterday, anyway! The îhings of ihe past stili rate high After the clouds, there is a blue sky. So, its press on for a while, Try and climb ah sthose stIles, Couni your blessings one by One, Be thankful for so far you've corne. Next week 1 amn going to write about memories. Also, 1 promise 1 will finish up with the Bill of Rights for People who live in Ontario Nursing Homnes if theres room. If not, then it will have to be the following week. If you keep being friendly you surely will be befriended. Til next week. We're Iooking for ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZENS =m cm Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile commiunityý service or a special person who is contributing, while living with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know ayouth who has performed an act of heroism? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association with Bell Canada as the patron, are looking to recognize these "goodi kids", the young people of our province who show, a commitment to making life better for others. To nominate an individual or a group of youngý people, for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this newspaper or the O.C.N.A, at (416) 844-0184. Nominations, for this year 's awards, will be accepted until October 31, 1993. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $20000 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Covernor. 2ll NOMINATION FORMS BacRI EJUNIOR CITIZEN 0F THE VEAR AWARDS are available by contacting this Community Newspaper or O.C.N.A. (416) 844-0184. 1008