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Orono Weekly Times, 1 Jun 1994, p. 4

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It's wasfuntastic 800 Elementaiy students compete indao festival FuniasticPromotions of The above demonstration is The Peterborough company Peterborough added a somewhat, what they cal Sumo Wresîling, offer a number'of attractions different twist to the the game for the fat man. But including Bungee Running, entertainment at the Agriculural these demonsirators, no doubi, Bouncy Boxing, Velco Wall and dance ai the Orono arena lasi were well padded for the Gladiator Jousi. Friday evening. occasion. Council Briefs Ms. Peggy Clark of Bowmaixville, addressed council on Monday nighî secking reduction ini herbicide use on public lanxds and especialiy dxai of 24D. The requesi was refcrred to the Director of Community Services, JSc Caruana, to review and report, back to council. Ms. Clark spoke of the harmnful affects of residue Ierbecides. A request for the waiver of basebaîl diamiond rentals was denicd Ms. Ruth Churchlcy who sought ati lasi a reduction for a teurnanient from which dxc funds raised were donated te dxc United Way, The total fées for the dxree day eveni cosi the organizers some over $200.00. It was suggesîed the organization apply for a grant. Mr. Henxry Stolp of Stolp Homes sought to have lands in south-wcsî Courtice included in tic new Municipal Officiai Plan. He said they werc surprised to find dxat the lands had been left out of the draft plan. He said the company was always under thc impression thai they would be included. Counc. Dreslinski suggestcd- thai if the lands wcre to be includcd ih would be ai leasi twcnty ycars. beforec any dcvelopmenî could take place. 1Mr. Stolp said thcy ,vere hoping to dcvelop the lands within the next iwo Io four years. Council acknowlcdged Mr. Sîolps preseixtation suggesting that lie follow thc public process in which thc plan will follow over thenext-few months. Mr. E. Walsh and Mr. K. Peixchoff soughî a reduction in dxc standard of road construction to 'their properties along an unopcned road allowance. To obtaiii building permits dxe owncrs must commst chex road to to wn standards which Mr. Walsh stated would cosi $147,000. Both owners asked that the standard of construction be lowered. The direcior of public works is to submit a memo 10 council members as 10 thc requesi before a decision is made by council other than building to thc Town standards. Markborough Properties Inc., who seek to develop retail outlets in West Bo wmanville and arc now one of a- numnber of principals in an Oniario Board hearing, have agrced te a paymenî of $400,000 10 the municipality. The $400,000 is paymnent 10 Claxington by Markborough for the municipalities cosi for the tirst monili of the 0MB hearing. There arc other costs associatcd in, thc first month which are also owning to Clarington by Mark- borough. In the letter te Clarington Markborough suggests the hearing could continue for four mnonths. The Octagon Club of Newcastle, in a letter copied t0 council, lodged a comptaint on thc condition of the Community Hall, Newcastle, which they had renîed for a youth conference. There had bccn no cleaning) of the hall since that of a dance, the night before and the group reported filthy washrooms. The group expect 10 be compcnsated for dxe cleanup dxey had 10 undertake and the embarrassment of the dirty'hall and especially thc health hazard as per hcalth regulations of thc washrooms. John Veldhuis, chairman of the Claring-ton Community Liaison Group , addressed counicil outlining a number of studies that have been complee with reports now available and others te bc available shortiy. Hie askcd dxat council support the building of a light rail line between dxc Port Granby dump and a spur lmne. lic said it was dxhe Celebrate Seniors' month The Public Healtix Nurses of the Durham Region Healîli Dcpartmnent invite you 10 j0oin us, in celebrating June as Seniors' Monîh. This. year's theme of "Tlrough the Years Togetixer" recognizes and honours the important role th at our seniors play in family life. Families can educate, train, motivate and support individuals. It is often older family members who assume the role of mentor' and teacher hi dxc family. Eaclx of us owcs a personal debt of gratitude to an older person we know, to a family member, grandparein, neighbour, teacher or fricnd, someone who lias helped us, comforted us-, given us a break, changed our life. .In taking on dxcsc important roles, seniors become kcy figures, not only in the family, but un Durhanm Region as, well, offering us their skills, knowledge and expenience. Please take dime to appreciate dxc importat seniors in your life. For further information on, seniors' activities in your community, contact your local Seniors' Centre or Community Care office. recommenidation of dxc group that instead of trucking waste from dxe site dxat it bc remioved by rail. H1e sai d it was a wish of dxose in ahe area dxat dxousands of tru cks flot pass their door on a regular basis. Hie said the Port Hope and Hope Township groups had other ideas on thc removal of the waste that wasn't supported by the Clarington group. Mr. Veldhuis is 10 present council w ith a suggested, motion dxat will bc given consid eration dxis coming Monday. The Northumberland- Claringion Board of Education's Dance Fest lias grown by leaps and bounds. This year, the second year for the board-wide event, the program stretches over three afternoons instead of two. Set in Victoria Park in Cobourg, the festival involves more than 800 studenîs from 27 elementary schools. Each aftemnoon of Dance Fest which runs from May 31 to June 2, students will simultaneously demonstrate different dances such as the Virginia Reel, the Texas Star for Four, Mayim and'the Circassian Circle. Organizer Elaine Walchuk, an arts resource teacher with the Stephen's Sporting Goods Hunting, Fishing & Supplies 80 King St. W. Bowmanvllle 697-2546 board, says the purpose of the festival is "to create an enthusiasm for dance and an appreciation for iL" Dance was recently included by the Ministr of Education and Training inxi curriculum as part of the arîý program. Schools participating are from Cobourg,, Port Hope, Bowmanville, Courtice, Clarke, Grafton, Campbellford, and the Brighton area. PORT DARLINGTON MARINA HOTEL Unique Waterfron: Setting EVERY FRIDAY 5 P.M. TO 8 ExM Seafoo1d Buffet 14.95 (A La Carte Menu Avaable) Reservations Appreciated 905-623-4925 Take Lakce Road off Libert , South te 70 Port Dialington Road BowmanvMle Dance in the Brig Sat. 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