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WEEKLY TIMES S ervg east Claigo n eyod e e 1937 650 GSTincluded Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Firefighter receives medat Ganara&ka torest centre outdoor environflental program started David Forrester, a veteran of the Orono Fire Fighters Association was honoured last week Monday night for 20 years of exemplary ser- vice., Clarington Fire Chief Mike Creighton presented Forrester with a medal and a certificate of honor. The cer- tificated signed by Romeo LeBlanc, Canada's Govemnor General read: in recognition of 20 years of loyal and meri- torious service to public security in Canada. Forrester was very hon- oured to be recognized in this way and thanked the rest of the guys for making him look so good. by Roy Forre@ter s 'urrounded by à forest of trees the Ganaras)la Forest Centre Outdoor Environ- mental Education program started off rnid September as it has since its folifldiflg in 1978. The progranis under the guidance of tw ,en- thusiastic young ladies, Alison Elliott, Calpbellcroft and Katrin -Ridert of Peterborough,. Alison has her BA In Educalg0n and a BA in Biology. Èptrin has her BA in Edcfo and a HA in Geography and Environmental SciPlCe. As in the past Years the program consts-ts of a number of options incluIding a Three DayIT'WO Night residential progrdm as well as a Two. Day/dne Night residential option. In both these programs the Centre can âccomMO- date 38 studeflts with meals, sleeping fa@flitîes and other amenities. A Day Use prograin running from 9 ti3 Is also available. The cêst Of this program including the two instructors is set at $5.00 per student. It carnies a minimum of 25 students. The three day residential program is charged out at $3.000 up to 30 students while the two day prograni costs $1,750.00 up to 30 students.'1 The two teachers point out with great satisfaction that the months of October and November are fully booked as are the mondas of Januaxy and Februaxy. The latter two months, it was stated, have the added attraction of Cross Country skiing - "a favourite time of the year at the Forest Centre". The Environmental studies are quite varied s0 as to interest ail age groups from the school systems. The twvo instructors speak of the studies of Nature, Communities, Human Interaction with Nature. Forest and Wildlife as weli as activity outings of Orienteering, Skiing, Hilng, Map Reading and mÏuch more. -There is a wide range for ail age -groups to study at the Outdoor Environmental Education Centre», It was stated. One of the most popular Day Use progranis is that of a Holiday Craft session starting November 24 and continuing well Into December. Students spend the momning hilkng in the forest collecting natural material for their crafts. After lunch the young artisans assemble their creations with assistance from the In- structors, teachers and parents. (continued page -2) Education centre Happenngs . ag l5Oth ANNIVERSARV The Orono United Church is holding their 15Oth Anniversary on Sunday,, Oçtober l9th at 11:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Very Rev. Dr. Sang Chul Lee, past moderator of United Church of Canada. CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS' NIGHT Thursday, October 16, Clarke High School, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., for grade 10 to OAC Studeflts. ST. SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH St. Savour's Anglican Church is holding a Faîl Bazaar on November 8th, 1997 from 2 to 4 p-. DURHAM COLLEGE CRAFT SHOW The show will take place November 1lst and 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2000 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. For vendor information, call 721-3052. 'SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE" SEMINAR SERIES For ladies at Crossroads Christian Assembly. Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with popular seminar speaker, Marlene Bergman, Bramptodn, Ontario. Marlene will1 lead women to "discover their uniqueness.. Crossroads is located at 978 North Street, Newcastle, at Hwy. #115 and Concession #3. To register, or for more information, pleaso caîl 987- CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT PROGRAM The Clarington Older Aduit program on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 includes the meeting of the Osteoporosis Support Group at 9:00 a.m. Line dancing is at 9:00 a.m., cards at 10:00 and square danc- ing session at 1:00 p.m. At 10:15 a.m. a representative from the Hearing Centre will make ii presenta- tion. Lunch a noon and local transportation for a nominal fee can be arranged when requested in advane by Monday noon. Programs are held at the Lions Community Centre, 26 Beeich Avenue, Bowmanville. Phone Community Care at 623-2261. ROAST BEEF DINNER The Knights of Columbus are holding a roast beef dinner at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall, Newcastle, on Sunday, October 26, with two sittings at 4 p.m. and 6,p.m. Ail are welcome, and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For tickets or information caîl Bill Wilks 987-4940, John Gorman 983-5117, or Carl Good 987-3795. Alison< Elliott, Centre go over miapping with Cam-ipbellcroft, Katrmn Rudent, two public school students P et e rbo ro0U9h, from Pickering. Twoclasses teacher/instructors at the from Pickering were taking Ganaraska Forest part in a Day Prograxu at the Environmèntal Educational Centre. Volume 161., Number 40 Orono.