Orono Wýeekly Tmes. Wednesday, Octo-,er 2<9.,199 7-1 War Veterans honoured November 5 to il November 5 to 11, 1997 has been deciared Veterans' Week. A varlety of activities will take place durlng the week across Canada to rec- ognize the acie'vements and sacrifice of Canadians at home and overseas during wartime and In peacekeeplng operations around the world. Here are a few quick facts Library Events "MAINGO OPNS OR -CANADIAN CHMIREN'S BOOK WEEK November 1 - 8 Join us In celebrating the magic of books and readlng durlng the twenty-first annu- ai Canadian Children's Book Week. Reading really does open doors! - and the library has a great collection of Canadian books for children. From the wacky antics of Robert Munsch to the award winning art of Robin Muller, borrow the best of Canadian authors and fiustrators. We wfll be dsplaying and pro- moting Canadian books throughout the week. BOOK BG Thinking of what to get for those hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list? What about a Clarington Public Lbrary book bag? about Canada's wartlme involvement: e some 620,-000 Canadian men and women served ln Canada's arrned forces in the First World War e Canada's population dur- ing the Second World War was approximately il million and during the war more than one million Canadians and Newtoundlanders served li the armed forces - at the beglnnlng of the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Navy had 13 ships and at the end of the war It had 373 ships 1* during the Second World War more than 50,000 women served in Canadas arrned forces e over 26,000 Canadians served durlng the Korean War 0 the Korean War was the first time ln history the United Nations intervened effectively with a multina- tional force to stem aggres- sion * in total, more 'than 341,000 Canadians were killed or wounded during the two World Wars and the Korean War COU NCI L N OT ES (continued from page 13) the We stside Marsh. The agreement is presently in the documentation stage and will be before counicil for a final decision next week Monday morning. . A bylaw has been passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the purchase of lands owned by the Ontario Realty Corporation at 178 Darlington/Clarke Townline Rd. This land wil be leased to 'Canadian Waste Systems to operate a waste transfer station. Canadian Waste will pay the Municîpality $1,000 per month as rent for the occupa- tion of the land. Mayor Hiamre said she was pleased that this deal has been accomplished. Now we can determine the price we pay for waste disposai and flot be held for ransom by others. *A letter from Marilyn Mushinski, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation was received for information. That letter stat- ed that on January 1, 1998, "the provincial government wiIl no longer provide operat- ing funding to public libraries." Council accepted Councillor Scott's motion to send a letter back to the Minister stating their displea- sure in this matter. Teachers continued from page 1) ing the teachers on the picket line. Parkinson says she is behind the teachers 100%. Her youngest child wîll be starting junior kindergarten next year, and if Bill 160 gets pa'ssed, the JK teacher could loose her job. "I don't 'want unqualified teachers teaching my kids," said Parkinson. Parkinson also bas a prob- lem with parents being upset because the teachers are not at school watching their kids during the strike. "Teachers are here to teach, flot to baby s il. The Teachers Federation held a pep rally in Cobourg on Monday afternoon. Close to 2,000 teachers turned up for the rally, which renewed their solidarity. Starting on Tuesday, teach- ers wiIl start picketing in three hour shift. l Andrew Kirk bride, a grade 3 student at Orono Public Sehool and hisý cousin John from Oshawa think the strike is "cool." Andrew says the only problem with the teach- ers strike is that.it takes away your weekend. "'The teachers strike islikea weekend" he said, though, his teacher did gave him more ,work to take home. STUTT'S PHARMACY LTD. AND le IIODIAPHIIAM RHONE-POULENC RORER CANADA INC. PRESENT i ASTHMA CLINIC DAY There will be a free demonstation of the proper use of INHALERS.1 Tuesday, Novem ber- 4th, 1997 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. WHERE? Stutt's Pharmacy Ltd. 5344 Main St. Orono ENJOY A HEALTHY SNACK WHILE YOU LEARN For More Information cali: Tel: (905) 983-5009 NOVEMBER 10, 1997i Cecil ackesey A YO " Proven Experience " Balanced Growth " Fiscal Responsibility " Open & Responsive Government " Concerned About Agriculture Lands Cecil Mackesey wîll provide the Leadership and Vision our community is seeking It's time to elect a leader that will listen to the Community and respond to our concernsý. CAMPAIGN OFFICES B owmanville 623-6271 Orono 983-9562 Cecil Mackesey Campaign invites you to MEET THE CANDIDATE on October 30, 1997 at Garnet B. Riekard Complex, Bowmanville,/ Salon A, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cecil Mackesey Campaign invites you to a Fundraiser Dance, Nove mber 1, 1997 at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 8:00 p.m., 127 Liberty St. South,: Bowmanville. Tickets $10. Door Prize - Wild Life Phînt Limited Edition Web Site: http: //www.durham.net/ - electcec E-mail: electcec@durharn.net K>j Web Site: http://www.durham.net/-electeec E-mail: electcecC- durham.net