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2 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1993 Qi-tno '14/e kfy 'mes *Puuicateons me i FieitiPn No, 0368 ýPubiSNr 47 ISSues Mnnuasy et the Offce of Pubricatkon "10 Main $treët, Orono, Ontario LOB 1 MO Tolephone 416-983-W3OI Roy e Farrester, wner. Ed ftr $tibsCription *17.00 .per nnurn Another Thanksgtving It is somnewhat interesting to read ail the reasons being given by individuals as to their reason for being thankful and to so express this viewpoint at this Urne of year - Thanksgiving. In many cases it is the enjoyment of family wîth health and happiness. And also arnong the top reasons is being fortmate to live in a country such as Canada. In deed the two above are reason enough in themselves to give thanks at Thanksgiving. ThIis country and its people have a lot to provide which is good for a society and has been over the decades. It is something that must flot be lost but protected so that future generations can enjoy what has been and is still being enjoyed in this country. It only takes a few minutes of the evening news to realize just how fortunate we really are here in Canada. Can it be replaced anyplace else in the World. We suggest flot. -But there are glitches showing even in the Canadian society and there is a growing division between those that have arnd those that donit Who would have thought only a few years ago that Food Banks would become what appears a permanent fixture in this country and so widespread. The surge inthe economy in the late 1980s did flot hFIp to eliminate these Food Banks and there is no reason to believe that in the 1990s, with the downturn, the economy is going to improve for many Canadians. We can give thanks by helping others and there is no reasonflot to give a litte to get a lot in the long run. It bas been a week of thanksgiving Why such a differen ce? The Separate School Board in Metro is the largest school system in Canada employing some 6,600 elementary and high school teachers. In a recent report it was stated the board paid some $4.4 million last year for supply teachers. This figure compares witb the Toronto Board of Education which has a total of 5000 classroom teachers and paid out $11 .7 million for supply teacher during the past school year. t is a considerable difference showing the public'school teachers being more absent from school that those of the Separate Board system. The Metro Separate School teachers are absent from class a total of 9.7 days per year while those in the public school system are absent 14 days a year. The Separate Board very seldom allows teachers to be absent for union meetings, professional development or other reasons. On the other hand the public board has a host of 62 categories that allows a teacher to leave or be absent from their classroom. t seems when somecone gave a littie that must have given a Ilt Some cattie loss Newtonville arm*ea ban destroyed by fire A barn fire broke out early Saturday morning at the Milîson Farmn on Cedar Valley Road. The cail was received by the Clarington Fire Department at 3:07 on Saturday morning. The cali was responded to by, firefighters from Station 1, Bowmanville, Station 2 in Newcastle and Station 3 in Orono. A tanker from Station 5, Enniiskillen was also called te the scene. Inj uries miere received by one of the MiE 'son sons. H1e suffered from buns to his arms as hie tried to get the cattle out of the barn. Not ail cattie got out. As of Tuesday moming the fire was still burning in the barn. To save on dlean-up the Fire Department decided to let the ire wbicb was contained in the interior to continue burning. They are keeping a close eye on it. TMe last tire truck Ieft the scene at approximately 4:00 p.nh.., Saturday afternoon. Cause of the fire has flot yet been determined. The estimate of the damages is also unknown. Kendal Hall News Well the card parties are once again underway. On Friday, October 8th there were 7-1/2 tables in play. High score was a tie between Diane Polley andi Heleni Couroux with scores of 83, next high Lois Lowery with 80 and fourth high Ev, art Robinson with 75. The draw tor Iree admission Io next card party on Friday, October 22nd, ý- ,on by Reg Elliott. 50/50 draw was won by Morris O'Neill. The Men's Lodge met on Wednesday, October 6 th and the Ladies Lodge will be meeting on Thursday, Octeber 14th. Again this year the Men of Kenidal L.O.L. 405 -are planning a Turkey Supper-to- be helti in Noïvember, in the Kenldal UJnited Church Sunday Sehool room. More about this in future columns. P. Lowery Oshawa taking Region to court (Continued from page 1) they have waited a long tinte to really make their move. He said the threat of the suit goes back to the mid eighties when Allan Pilkey was Mayor of the City. Oshawa had agreed to drop the lawsuit a year and a haîf ago if the Region would approve the Hilstone project wbich would have involved a regional headquarters in Oshawa for some of the Regional departments. The Region withheld approval of the Hiuîstone projeet and the construction of Regional municipal offices. The Regional Chairmian states it will cost the taxpayers money one way of another no matter how the decision wilI go. These charges will'be legal fees for both sides. The City of Oshawa did, apparently, enter an agreement with the County of Ontario to pay for a new government building to act' as the county headquarters and courthouse. Drop-In %#entre (Continueti from page 1) Municipality. She said it was the intent of this group, Clarington Youth Council, to plan and organize teen events or activities throughout the municipality. She also said Durharn Regional Police had sat-in on some of their meetings. We would like to get a good cross-section of viewpoint from across the municipality, said Mrs. Allun. It was also saiti that an effort bas also been made to obtain a survey of kids through the sehools. The meeting in Orono was told that- the most interest in organizing was coming from Newcastle Village and Orono and that it was in these two centres that a pilot project of Drop-ITn Small step to naming roads Hope Township is nearing the end of the process in officially naming the roads in the municipalities. The naines have been selected and are being advertised prior to the official enactmnent of the by- law. The public have been involved in the process. Nursing Home placements Lt is expected that as of January 1 st Health Units will be a player in the placement of residents -in non-profit homes for the aged or a commercial nursing home. The provincial govemment's long term Icare reform means that people seeking to enter a home for the aged or a nursing home will have to have their placement approved first by the health unit whoý wilI act as a placement Co- ordinator. The move is beingbruh intoac toassu.ýýre the proper Centres were being considered. She said she feit a Drop-in Centre was the first move to be taken. Mrs. Allun said she hoped to be able to get accommodation in the Orono area but flot downtown.. She said the last effort at establishing a Drop-in Centre in Orono closed due to the lack of sufficient volunteers, the need for mrore time and she said the Centre was in the wrong location. Mrs. Allin said they now have the volunteers and she would hope would have a facility latter this year. The Orono meeting was also told that a nucleus of youth in Orono were ready to be part of a Youth Drop-In Centre. t was also stated that furnishings from the former Centre is still available. Mrs. Allun said these furnishing were donated by residents in the community. Rev. Russell, who was in attendance, said he was aware of the rewards of a successful program for teens and respected someone who wants to do something. 1Mrs.' Allin said through a Drop-ln Centre the opportunity exists to build trust, talk and share with the youth. "We do need the support of the community," she said. Over the long term she said the teens would do it for themselves with some help. People need to be aware of the need said Mrs. Allin. "We are at the bottom of'the ladder but I do hope something can be done this year as to the Drop-In Centre", said Mrs. Allun. At Mount Kirby (Continueti from page 1) prizes ranging from $100 for first place to $25. for third place. Bill Wright of Rumpelstiltskin won first prize with bis creation using some small gurds, a squash and a pumpkin. Bill Wright incidentally won first prize la the recent scarecrow, competition with the straw scarecrow. Mary Vinkie of Newtonville was the winner of a hand-made quilt wbich was drawn on Sunday afternoon. Tlhe quilt was made by Mrq. Jeanette Rutherford and her mother Mrs. Jean Duvaîl. They. donated the quilt to SAGA for the draw. In speaking with Mrs. Niva Rowan she said the crowd was down some due to the ramn on Sunday over that of the two good days last year. It is estimated the sponsoring group, SAGA, will net some $2500.00 from the venture. This does flot include sale of tickets on the quilt that were on sale for the past year. St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Interim Minister: Rev. Robert Hartley 983-9639 SLJNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTH GROUP 9:30 a.m. ORONO PASTORAL ~'CHARGE Minister Rey. Dr. riMervyn Russeu 0 ~' Marlene ' $' Risebrough, Secretary 983-5702 Church Offce 983-5502 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17TH Regular Services Kirby United Church 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church 11:00 a.m. Sunday School coincides with church services EXPLORERS Wednesday, October l7th Kirby United Church 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. This year both boys and girls are rnvited to joîn. BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, October 13th 8:00 p.m. Kirby United Church (basement) Thursday, October l4th 10:00 am. Orono United Church A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. lU -9 'e; October 3lst, 1993 ia cllowe 'en Prepare now for the party Carlton Tableware A>h\ I .Plates - Napkins Balloons - Candies and Favours, etc. ORONO, ONTARIO, 983-5009