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(8 - Orono Woekly T-rmes, Wednesday, Septemnber 22, 1993 ::ý"ëws .oin N vll,:""A uChange in Neswrty ewtonviH el Season Weil, Newtonville Public Scbool bas roared back to life -and the year ahe ad is busy being planned. There are a number of items of interest in the school's September newsletter. First of ail, the school is once again looking for volunteers to belp with the year's many activities. If you are able to volunteer at the school during die day, your help would be appreciated. Contact the school and leave your namne with Mrs. Gailagher. On Wednesday, September 15, the PTA met for their first meeting to plan their involvement in fundraising. They will share their ideas on September 30, at 7:00. The school would like to show their appreciation bo the Lion's Club of Newcastle for their continued support and interest in the education of the Newtonville Public studenis. Tbey have recently donated a new back stop for tbe bail diamond. Tbey bave also recently initiated 3 staff members from Newtonville Public School into the Lions- Quest Skills for Adolescence Briefs Witb the addition of several new sidewalks, the Municipality's snow removal by-law bas been amended. 'Tbe existing by-law requires a two bour written notice before tbe Municipality can have any sidewalk or roof cleared at the owner's expense. It is requireil that staff make an initial inspection to confirm the, complaint and tben issue a notice. They are then required to return to the property to be sure that the work bas been compieted. This process can be a very long, drawn- out, time consuming and costly endeavour. People are asked to clear snow from tbeir sidewalks 12 hours after a snowfall. Advertisementsare to be placed in the local papers, detailing tbe responsibility of the property owner. This should ensure tbat everyone is familiar with tbe by-law. A new eating establishment and gas bar may soon be added to the current Higbway 35/115 strip. A proposai bas been submitted 10 Council to rezone a parcel of land from Service Station Commercial to allow for the eating establishment. The service bays have not been in use for a number of years. Imperial Qil, wbicb submitted the application, bas introduced restaurant components t0 a number of ils outlets in Ontario. They propose to include a number of fast food restaurant chains witbin the same building to provide travelling public a choice. As a whole, the operation would concentrate on take-ouL. The Heritage Designation for the Newcastle Village Community Hall continues to move along. Since no objections wcre teccived program. Mrs. Fisher, Mr. Kribs, and Mrs. Gallagher received a tbree d ay training session at the end of August. A class set of student workbooks and books for the parents have also been donated to the school. The Ministry of Education and Training bas set up the Ontario Parent Council, an advisory group that will give parents the opportunity to participate more directly - and more effectively - in discussions and decisions that affect the leducation of their children. If you would like more information and/or an application, contact the scbool office. Thursday, October 7, is the date for the school's open bouse. This year it will include a book fair and fainiy portraits. Elsewbere in Newtonvile.... The card games were held again last Friday night. Your high scorers were: Tom Wilson, 80; Marie Wilson, 80; Lena Clysdale, 78; Muriel Burtcb, 77; Maurice O'Neill, 77 and; Myrtle Alldred, 76. The draw winners were: Margaret Peacock, Edna Dickson, Reg Elliott, and Hazel Peacock. during or subsequent to the 8bjection period, tie designation will move on ta the next step. The by-law for the designation is to be prepared and recommended to Council for approvai. The Program for the Snow Removal for Senior Citizens and Pbysically Disabled Citizens will be expanded this coming winter. The decision was passed by Coundil on Monday. The 1993 - 94 program is to include sucb local bamiets as Newtonville, Leskard, Kendal and Kirby. Currently the program only covers the larger areas of Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono. 1Last year the program was provided at 251 locations. The total cost was $12,695, and required 88 hours of staff time. This year it is expec.ted that 90 new locations are to be added with the expansion. Unfortunately, the programn was not a complete success last year. Many complaints were received and the general problemn was that the snow was flot cleared away properly. To alleviate this situation, the contractor will be told in straight forward terms wbat ail die responsibilities of the program are. Port Perry School wins CWF award The R.H. Cornish Public School, Port Perry, won top honours in the Canadian Wildlfife Federation Annu al Habitat 2000 competition. The students buîlt a frog pond, planted trees, flowers and shrubs and built bird bouses and feeders. A Peterborough sehool was runner up for its gardens producing vegetables and flowers and attracting many forms of wildlife. Over 100,000 students across Canada were involved in projects for Habitat 2000. by Roy Forrester t is not really necessary to tell anyone in Ibis part of the world bow fortunate we are that the year is divided into four seasons. We only bave 10 travel a few miles to know that ýanotber change-over is upon us. Tbere is that fail crispness in the air, tree leaves are turning colours and from our observation a profession of wbite of the small white aster and the yellow of the goldenrods. Both varieties of flowers have many subspecies that, to me, are difficult to separate so it's small wbite aster and goldenrod. Neyer have we seen this late flowering white aster flower so profusely as it has this, year and Province provides funding in municipal transit Durham East ýCommunities in Durham East wiil receive more, than $3 million this year to support and improve, public transit services. Gord Mils, MPP for Durbamn East announced September lStb on behaîf of Transportation Minister Gilles Pouliot., "Public Transit is a key element of transportation services in the communities of our riding," Mr. Milîs said. "We are committed te encouraging people to use their public transit systems as mucb as possible.". The funds are part of a province-wide commitment of more tban $500 million for public transit and are split almost equally between operating and capital expenditures. The funds will support existing jobs la the transit industry as well as create JobsOntarioCapital projects. Some examples of bow tbe money will be used in the riding include: Municipality of Clarington - $49,850, bas been Hike Ontario Day at CLOC Escape the city and discover nature on Ibis province-wide biking day on Sunday, October 3rd. Tbe Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority would like to remind the public that their trails are FREE and from dawn to dusk. Along witb many kilometres of hiking trails the Authority aiso bas four self-guided nature wallcs. Springflanks Trail & Devils Den are located la Heber Down C.A., Whitby. Devils Den Trail is a I km. wbeelcbair accessible trail starting from the parking lot. 'Me other self-guided trails are located in Enniskillen and Purple Woods Conservation Areas. A pamphlet for eacb trail is available at tbe start of tbebike and guides the visitor through nature's wonders. For more information on the trails or a conservation area please contact the Authority at 579-0411. If you wisb to pickup pampblets on tbe different conservation areas and trails visit the main office at 100 Whitîig Ave. in Oshawa. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. allocated 10- provide service for disabled persons; Township of Scugog - $7 5,522, bas been allocated to provide service for disabled persons; Town of Whitby - $852,832, bas been allocated to provide service' for disabled persons, along with conventional operating cosns; Counry of Victoria - $26,360 bas been allocated to provide service for disabled persons; City of Oshawa - $2,355,173 bas been allocated to provide service for disabled persons, along with conventional operating cosns. sizeable clumps can be see in te ditches and untouched fields. The goldenrod is also in the same condition this fali, Take a look as you drive the countryside in the big white patches. And dont miss out on the fal colours either afar or close to home. The colours are showing up just nortb of th e village and the bush out at Happy Valley west of Orono on Taunton Road is always ablaze with colour. "The fact that our funding for* public transit bas been increased three per cent from lasi year's allocation at a time when provincial'dollars are very tight shows how important transit is to the govemment. Public transit is a valuable resource in Ontario municipalities and il continues 10 have our support," said Minister Pouliot. "However, we also encourage municipalities to fmnd cost savings wherever possible to help ensure that transit systems operate efficiently and effectively and we continue to promote higb levels of customner service wbich will encourage more commuters 10 use public transit." Signing your organ donor card is only thefirst'step 'Signing your organ donation received lung transplants. Thre card is only the first step to different types of lung transplants ensuring your legacy will give, are now possible: single lung, someone in need a second chance double lung and heart-lung. The at life",, said Dr. Steve Moore, transplant type depends on wbat is Medical Advisor to The Lung most suitable for the individual Association, Kawartha Pine Ridge patient. Region. "The most important step , Organ donations have allowed is to discuss your wishes with your many people to continue to live family members to that they active and rewarding, lives. understand your desire to donate," «Anyone can donate. Keep in mmnd explained Dr. Moore. that your gift will bring great joy The most difficuit of ail organs and life to the recipient. This to retrieve are the lungs. Fewer thought may help comfort family than twenty percent of ail donors members," concluded Dr. Moore. can be lung donors. Lungs are One in every five Canadians easily damaged in accidents which sufer from a breathing problem. reduces the number available for More than .29, 000 Canadians die transplant. The delicate lungs eacb year from respiratory much also match the size of the diseases such as asthma, person requiring the transplant, empbysema and lung cancer. The unlike other organs. Lung Association -is active in the Since 1981, patients with areas of prevention, rehabilitation various forms of lung disease and research to improve the încluding cystic fibrosis, quality of life for those suffering, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis from lung disease. and pulmonary hypertension have Durham College offers new night school courses The Continuous Learning Division of Durham College are offering several new programs wbicb began the week of September 13. Tbese include Macintosh Computer Certificate, a Building Environmental Systems Certificate, and an Eider Law Series. The Macintosb Computer Certificate offers an introduction to tbe Macintosh, followed by instruction in the use of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photosbop, and tbree Quark Xpress courses, al covering desktop publisbing applications. The Building Environmental Systems Certificate, developed by Seneca College and the Ministry of Environment and Energy, will train technicians in the operation and maintenance of large buildings. A general introductory course will be foliowed by specific instruction in areas inciuding Air Conditioning, Controls, Water Treatment, and Energy Efficiency. The Eider Law Series consists of five presentations by a local lawyer specializing in eider law. Topics covered will include bow 10 choose a lawyer, dealing with wills, and protecting assets from nursing bome costs. For more information, or 10 order a Continuous Learning course calendar, call 721-3052 or 1-800-461-1306 from 8 a.m. te 9 p.m., Monday 10 Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.