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RONO WEEKLY TIMES er EatC rnto beyo ne...937 650 ~N GSTincluded Wednesday, April 24, 1996 Learn ing About The Earth Caigo' irre eev orRtn Ilrngo' Iirre eoîePo a Clarington's Public Libraries are in last place in a study done by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation. The study com- pared Clarington to 18 other municipalities similar in size. information from this report, "Ontario Public Libraries Statistics -1994." were brought to the attention' of Council by Evelyn Stroud. Evelyn Stroud, a self-pro- fessed user of the public library system and former member of the Library Board, was worried about the future of the library. 0f the categories brought forward, Clarington's Lib- raries rated na higher than lGth (once) and spent most of the time (six times) dead last. Chandler Zedic an d Tanner Johnson draw Zebras at the Orono Public School during their Earth Day Celebrations. The children were to draw endangered animiais on large sheets of paper that were displayed in the gym. Look for more on Earth Day Celebrations happeýning in ouir area fur- ther in the paper. Econolmic Developme irnt Offticer Neeçdeàd For Clargton Clarington should keep its Economic Development Officer, says a representative of the Economiic Development Liaison Team. Michael Patrick urged the Council to keep the position as part of his presentation to Council. He hoped that they would keep the position as a means of attracting business to the Municipality. Image, taxes and services were some of the things in the past that prevented the local businesses from helping "sell" the then Town of Newcastle. "We have to dlean up our own house before we can sell it," said Patrick, echoing past feelings around the town. "Business feels that this hias happened." Patrick says that they would get a positive response to seil Clarington. Patrick wants to see Clarington have an Economic Development .Officer. According to Clarington C.A.O0. Bill Stockwell. not only is an E.D.O. desired, there is Economic Development. "Stockwell is a good sales- man, but he cannot do it al on his own," said Patrick. Council had somne ques- tions for Patrick in regards to such a position. "Are you aware of specific incidents in other municipallities where the E.D.O. has justified their salaries?" asked Councillor David Scott. Patrick admitted that this was a difficult ques- tion to answer, as it was impossible, to determine which businesses had been brought in because of an E, D.>O0 or because of what the $40,000.00 available in the budget that could be used for suich a position. An E.D.O. would go out and find new business, rather thani react to inquiries. As it now stands, Stockwell and Jeninifer Cooke, the Town's Tourism and Recreation Representative, handie community had to offer. Councillor Ann Dreslinski asked Patrick on whether or not the Municipality could rely on the Regional Economic Development Office for the rest of the year, and have Council look at filling the position next year. "I've neyer felt that the Regional E.D.O. has ever done much for the Municipality," said Patrick, Council will be looking at the possibiiity of retaining the position at further budget talks to be held this week. h in terms of floor space, it 'Clarington'*s thiree branches raite l6th ouit of 18. Reference tilles held as a per- centage of total niumbers of volumes is Clarinton's only other non bottom rating, com- ing in at i 7th. The other six categories Stroud quoted that Clarington was in last place for were total number of volumes, total staff, total staff per 10,000 of popula- tion, total salaies paid, total financial support from the municipality and municipal financial support received per capita. Stroud pointed these facts out to Council as she was worri d that the library sys- tem vould be even further impac ed.upon) during the budget process wh ich is going on now. She was informed that Council had approved the Library's proposed bud- get. This however does not remedy any of the problems identitfied by Stroud.' Stroud felt that it was her duty to speak Up, as the Library and its patrons are often overlooked. She point- ed to the recent filming that was going on at the Bowmanville Museum. "Every time the filming took place at the museum, the film crew were allowed to take up ail of the parking in front of the library for their canteen and toilet trucks. These trail- ers were not part of the set and there was no good rea- son that they could not each time have been situated in a different location in a radius surrounding the museum. The immediate residents received notices from the film company 50 that they could park in the municipal lots wvithouit chiarge and without fear of bein~g ticketed. Thie hundreds of library users whio were inconvenienced dujring that entire week received absolutely nothing.". She asked Council thatr maybe more money could be diverted to the Library. "Perhaps we can do without the second ice pad at the Garnet Rickard Complex for a little longer," said Stroud. Stroud pointed out the benefits that a well-stocked library can provide. "In this tough economiec dlmate, more and more people are going to, need thie information that the library offers in order to search for jobs, start their own businesses, or the many other reasons that one can hav e to need to get on the information super highway." Orono Town Hall Euchre Resuits Elaine Mercer was the big winner this week, with 88 points. Jîm Gardon 87, Charles Stapleton 86, Charlie Campbell 85, and Mary Henderson 84 round out the top lîve. Low score was Tom Simpson. Draw winners were Alice Hoaey, Joyce Cowani, Mininie Taylor, Thelma Vagg. Marion Sears, Aileen Turner, Lil Bolderstone, and Norma Mofat. Coping With Anxiety Coping with anxiety support group meets Tuesday April 30 7:30-9:.00 p.m. at Orono United Church. Speaker engaged to talk about the tapic of spa usai suppo.rt. For further inf call Pam at 983-5438. Breast Care Seminar Wednesday, April 24 is the date for a special breast care seminar being held at Bawmnanville Memaria! Hospital The seminar begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. There is no charge ta attend, just be sure ta pre-register by calling 623-3331, ext. 5400 sa we can save yau a seat. Tapics wiIl include mammography, breast self -exam ination, the physi- can's raie ini breast health, and nutrin. A survivar of breast cancer wiIl be present ta tell her story. Saturday April 27 the Hospital wîil be having one an one breast self -examinatian sessions with a trained female health professianal. Cal! the abave number ta book an appaintment. New Chapter Opening A new chapter afi the Grand Saciety is apening in Oshawva. The first meeting will be held the Simcoe Hall an May 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Grand Society is a Grandparents Rights Group, helping grandpareflls have ac: s tu tdir grandchiidren. Volume 60, Number 16 A Subscription To Our Newspaper Until January 1,1997 costs only $15.30 Cati 983-5301 Today -.19