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10 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, July 14, 2010 O'toole Continued from Page 2 receives in the consultation will help communities to grow efficiently, while encouraging economic competitiveness, protecting cultural heritage and natural resources and maintaining public health and public safety. Advice and input from citizens is encouraged. To review the current Provincial Policy Statement and submit your comments, go online at www.ontario.ca/pps. Your feedback is requested by August 31, 2010. If you have comments on provincial land use policies, I would appreciate being copied on your input to the Province of Ontario. I may be reached by e-mail at john.otooleco@pc.ola.org and at 905-697-1501 or 1-800661-2433. to drivers who needed to take a test in order to renew their licence, but were unable to do so because of the strike. It is important for drivers with extended licences to book now so you can complete your test on or before August 31, 2010. If you were granted an extension, your licence will not be valid after that date. To book your test, call 1888-570-6110 or visit a DriveTest Centre in person. Please note that most Ontario drivers do not require a driving test to renew their licences. However, the DriveTest strike did affect some Ontarians, such as novice drivers proceeding through the graduated licence system. Alcohol Laws Enforced on Land and Water Ontarians heading out for vacations or other summer adventures are reminded that impaired driving penalties apply to those who operate water craft as well as those who drive conventional vehicles. Remember that Ontario's laws against impaired boating apply to motorized watercraft such as jet skis and nonmotorized vessels such as canoes, kayaks and inflatable rafts. Penalties include immediate automobile driver's licence suspension for 90 days if a boat operator has a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08. If convicted under the Criminal Code, the boater's driver's licence can be suspended for one year up to a lifetime. Please drive your vehicle and your boat safety and responsibly. New Law Bans Tobacco "Kiddie Packs" As of July 1, 2010, Ontario is banning the sale of flavoured cigarillos to make them less attractive to young people. Amendments to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act will prohibit the sale and distribution of flavoured cigarillos, while restricting the sale of menthol and unflavoured cigarillos to packages of at least 20, the same as cigarettes. Prior to these amendments, cigarillos in various flavours were sometimes sold for less than $2 in so-called "kiddie packs." The concern is that by adding flavours and using colours in the wrapping and packaging, these products were targeting youth and providing them with a "gateway" to the tobacco habit. Restricting the sale of cigarillos will help to further encourage a smoke-free Ontario. TRIP Information Portal Helps Ontario Drivers Are you looking for information about highway closures and restrictions, road conditions, and construction? Do you want to view traffic on the network of compass road cameras? Are you looking for car pool parking lots or high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes? You can find information on all of these subjects at the Travellers Road Information Portal (TRIP) at the Ministry of Transportation web site. The MTO site is located at www.mto.gov.on.ca. If you prefer, you can also call the TRIP telephone hotline at 1800-268-4686. Please drive safely! Highlands of Durham Games July 24 - 25 All roads lead to Uxbridge for the annual Highlands of Durham Games to be held in Elgin Park Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25. The games offer everyone an opportunity to explore Celtic traditions through music, sports, dance, food and much more. A few examples of the events at the Highland Games include: dog and livestock shows, massed bands and traditional athletic events such as the tossing of the caber, sheaf and hammer. Further information can be found online at the games web site, www.highlandsofdurhamgames.com . This is an outstanding family event that attracts visitors from Durham Region, the GTA and beyond. The sponsors, organizers and participants are to be commended for the continuing success of this annual celebration of highland customs and culture. The games are now in their 16th year. Sunday July 18 Service at 10:00 a.m. (Summer Hours) Temporary Licence Extensions End Sept. 1 Ontario driver's licences that were temporarily extended to accommodate drivers during the DriveTest strike will expire September 1, 2010. As you will recall, regular driver examination services were not available from August 24, 2009 to January 4, 2010. To help affected motorists stay on the road, the Ministry of Transportation granted a temporary extension Mediterranean Orzo Corn Salad If you use lovely fresh Ontario corn for this colourful summer salad, there is no need to cook it. Present the salad on a platter surrounded with sliced tomatoes. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 7 minutes Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) orzo pasta (12 oz/375 g) 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) small Ontario Broccoli Florets 2 cups (500 mL) fresh Ontario Corn kernels (about 3 ears) 1 cup (250 mL) each diced Ontario Sweet Red and Orange Peppers 1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted black olives, halved 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red onion 1/4 cup (50 mL) shredded fresh Ontario Basil 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Parsley 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil 3 tbsp (45 mL) white wine vinegar 1 clove Ontario Garlic, minced 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes Salt and pepper Preparation Instructions: In large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until broccoli is tender and pasta is al dente, about 1 minute. Drain well and refresh under cold running water; drain again. Return to pot or large bowl. Gently stir in corn, red and orange peppers, olives, onion, basil and parsley. In measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, hot pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over salad and toss gently. (Salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Bring out to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.) Nutritional Information: 1 Serving (when recipe serves 8) Protein: 8 grams Fat: 11 grams Carbohydrates: 44 grams Calories: 297 Fibre: 4 grams