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The Municipality of Clarington will receive up to $2,399,000 through jobsOntario for Construction of Wil- mot Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, Cord Mills, M.P.P. for Durham Durham East announced Tuesday, February February 8th. Real Estate Board To Change Name To Include Region The Oshawa and District Real Estate Estate Board is celebrating its 40th Anniversary Anniversary in 1994. At the January Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to change the name to the Durham Region Real Estate Board because "it is more in keeping with the geographic area of our board," states a letter from Anita Witty, President. "Since we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary, along with a possible name change, we would like to promote promote our Board and its members," states the letter from Witty. "Therefore, "Therefore, we would like to request that the Town Council declare the month of May 'Realtors Month.'" The real estate board is planning a Civic Night to which politicians across the region will be invited to attend. attend. "The construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant is expected to create 203 person-years of employment employment during construction and will provide sanitary sewage treatment for the entire area. The Water Pollution Control Plant will provide clean, safe watcr and allow for the construction of residential, commercial and industrial industrial lots," said Cord Mills. "This announcement underlines the government's commitment to protect the environment, conserve our water resources and create jobs for people in this area," said Cord Mills, M.P.P. "These jobs will help give Ontario's communities the services services and stability needed to attract new industry and to plan for managed managed growth." This year jobsOntario has committed committed $350 million to about 190 water and sewage projects across the province. province. With municipal contributions, the total capital commitment will be about $755 million and will help create an estimated 13,000 person- years of employment in construction arid related industries. The $350 million represents the province's financial commitment to these 1 projects over the next two years, 1994 and 1995. Most projects will be completed in 1997. The Municipal Assistance Program Program is administered for the province by the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The agency is one of the cornerstones of the provincial government's comprehensive comprehensive investment in economic renewal. Health Information on CD-ROM Available at Clarington Library We may be the most healthconscious healthconscious society in history. Everywhere Everywhere we look, we are confronted with a dazzling array of facts, opinions, opinions, and beliefs about our bodies, our minds, and our well-being, Being informed is the first step to making informed choices. Where can you go to get up-to-date information on health-related topics? The Clarington Public Library can help. The Health Reference Center on CD-ROM is now available at one of the public computer terminals in the Bowman- ville Branch. The Health Reference Center is a consumer health library on compact disc. You can find the complete text for a wide variety of magazine articles, reference books, and pamphlets on health, fitness, disease, disease, drugs, and nutrition. "The Health Reference Centre give the latest information and developments developments in the health field," explains Jo-Anne Westerby, Coordinator of Public Services. "You can discover new methods to stop children from bedwetting, learn how to cope with chronic back pain, or find information information to help you understand chemotherapy chemotherapy treatments." Westerby also notes, "Health- related concerns are often of a private and personal nature; therefore, instructions instructions are provided at the public computer terminal on how to operate the Health Reference Centre so that patrons can search for information on their own. The instructions for searching and finding relevant articles articles and pamphlets are clear and easy to follow. The Information Staff at the Library can also provide assistance assistance on accessing information on the ■database." 'V ; Funds were provided for the purchase purchase of the CD-ROM equipment by the. people of Ontario through the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation." K. D. Sloan Income Tax Income Tax Returns - E-File Over 25 Years Experience 111 Kinir St. E.. Bowmanville OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. RRSP Loans: WHEN BORROWING MEANS SAVING By Dennis Beere Manager, Bowmanville Branch Toronto Dominion Bank At this time of year - with the RRSP contribution deadline of March 1st drawing near - many Canadians are considering the right mix of investments or savings products for their RRSPs. Certainly, this is an important decision, because there arc many competing choices in the marketplace - from GICs and daily interest accounts to hundreds of mutual funds and a vast range of stocks and bonds. The choice of product may not be easy, but one thing is crystal clear: if you can afford to contribute to an RRSP do so now; contribute as much as you can, as soon as you can. And when it comes to RRSP contributions, what you can afford is not necessarily limited to the actual cash you have available right now. It may make sense to take out an RRSP loan, so that you can make the largest possible RRSP contribution - which will increase your tax rebate this year, and make a huge difference down the road in terms of your retirement income. In fact, the effect of making a single $1,000 contribution at the age of 30 means an increase of $21,725 in the total value of your RRSP by the time you reach 70 (assuming an annual investment return of 8%). Many financial institutions make RRSP loans readily available at very attractive interest rates - because they arc low risk loans, and because the institution has an interest in gaining your RRSP business. Check with your institution as to whether you can pay off the loan early, with no penalty - providing the opportunity to make a lump sum payment when you receive your income lax rebate for your RRSP contribution. So speak to your banker or investment counsellor about the benefits of an RRSP loan - and make sure the rates and terms at your financial institution arc competitive, Feel free to call TD's Green Infolinc at 1 -800-387-2092, if you need further information. The Toronto-Dominion Bank 39 Temperance Street Bowmiinville, Ontario L1C 3K9 Tel: (905) 623-2514 Your Bank. Your Way. the Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 16,1994 3 Having a Baby is a Family Affair at MHB Having a baby at Memorial Hospital, Hospital, Bowmanville, is a family affair where mums-to-bc can invite dad, mother, father, friend or coach into the labour and delivery rooms. Even children who want to sec a new brother or sister come into the world can get tutoring on what to expect. expect. "We stress family involvement," says Judith Ann Sparrow, nurse manager, manager, obstetrics. "We have a homelike homelike atmosphere because we think it's important to have the family together and that it's easier for mum if she has help." The homelike atmosphere includes includes a big, comfortable lounge with a TV, VCR and lots of reading material, material, not only for the use of those waiting for the big moment but for family members to cuddle and play with the new arrival when he or she is ready to grant an audience. And babies don't spend most of the day in the nursery. They spend most of the day with mum, getting acquainted. The obstetrics unit sees the arrivai of about 400 babies every year. "The baby goes to the nursery for assessment, but is with mum from early morning until she goes to bed," says Ms. Sparrow. "Mum really gets to know her baby and all the little noises and awkward sounds he or she makes." First-time mothers learn how to bathe their babies, how to dress them and change diapers, and how to look after the baby when they get home. And, in keeping. with the relaxed, family atmosphere, fathers are invited invited to attend. In fact, family members are encouraged encouraged to treat the obstetrics unit just like home. "We even bend the rules a little on visiting if the father can't make it during regular visiting hours," confides confides Ms. Sparrow. The obstetrics unit sees the arrival of about 400 babies every year. If there's a complication, they may go to Oshawa or Toronto. Most mothers are in for about 48 hours or four or five days if they have had a Caesarean section. "Mothers used to stay for six to eight days after a normal birth and 10 days after a C section," says Ms. Sparrow. "They got a general anaesthetic, anaesthetic, so recovery, took longer, and they didn't get their, baby, until .{hOj third or fourth ^ay ,: so the tonkin $ was to keep them in as a precaution. | "But we've found it's not necessary. necessary. We've had mothers leave within within eight hours after delivery when they've requested it and we were satisfied satisfied there were no complications." Volunteers to be Honored with Awards for Action In Communities The Ministry of Citizenship is looking for nominees for the 1994 Community Action Awards. These awards are to go to 12 people, people, six of whom have disabilities, during National Access Awareness Week, May 30 to June 5. The nominees are to be those who have shown leadership in extending the participation of people with disabilities disabilities in our society and economy, states a letter from Elaine Ziemba. "There are many Ontarians who work to promote and address disability disability issues. They deserve to be recognized recognized for their efforts, and in recognizing recognizing them we draw attention to the needs, abilities and rights of people with disabilities," states the letter from the provincial minister of Citizenship. Citizenship. On Monday night, Clarington Councillors sent the request to the Volunteer Recognition Committee for the committee's consideration. Resident Airs Concern About Signage By-law A letter from a Bowmanville resident resident concerned about the installation of a sign on her street was referred to Clarington's Director of Planning at a council session Monday night. K. L. Hamilton, of Liberty Sheet North, wrote a letter regarding the sign by-law regulations. "Last month, two posts were being cemented, on a right-of-way three inches from my driveway fence," wrote Hamilton. "I called tlio by-law office and was informed no pennit had been issued. When I returned from holiday in two weeks, tile sign was up." "What upsets mo is the thought that Liberty Street is going to go the way of U.S. towns, and just become a slum area, . "Please, please will you and your council reconsider this by-law, especially especially on the residential streets." In a recommendation to council from administrative staff, it was stated that a developer did apply for and obtained obtained a permit for the sign "once this matter was brought to his attention," The letter from Hamilton was referred referred to the Director of Planning for consideration during the review of the new Official Plan document. Proud mum and dad Diane and Tim Bradley of Orono with nurse Lynne Lemieux and new ar-i rival Matthew, 8 lb. 2 oz. Mrs. Bradley says her first child, William, was born at Memorial " Hospital and it was such a good experience she felt totally relaxed coming back a second time, "You have a lot of support here and you feel more confident," she says. "Everything is just 1 right." Caesareans also meant a trip to the hospital's operating room but the obstetrics obstetrics unit recently started doing its own. It also recently got its first in- house obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr. Padamjit Singh. Dr. Singh is providing a range of services not previously available at the hospital, including bio-physical profiles. A bio-physical profile is an examination done in the final stages of pregnancy to monitor the overall well-being of the fetus. For example, a baby that-appears to be small at that stage of the pregnancy would be watched for laziness, poor weight gain and decreased amounts of amni- otic fluid. The obstetrics unit also offers the opportunity for patients who have had a Caesarean section to have a normal delivery with a subsequent pregnancy. "Caesarean sections are performed performed if there could be distress to the baby or to the mother, perhaps because of the size of the baby or the mother's bone structure," explains Ms. Sparrow. "It doesn't mean other babies can't be delivered normally. If the family physician feels the mother can deliver normally, we now offer VBAC (vaginal birth after Caesarean section). . " ' ; M' j'.j-,«- ■ ■ Mothers-to-be and : fathers-to-be now arrive at the hospital well- informed and well-prepared for childbirth, childbirth, says Ms. Sparrow. Natural , childbirth is the norm for 95 percent of mothers. "There's a lot of pre-natal education education ; available, from public health sources, Lamaze, and various educational educational courses. People come to the hospital armed with books and get very well focused on what's to be done." A childbirth educator works out of the hospital and tours of the obstetrics obstetrics unit arc given regularly as part of pre-natal courses, If someone feels a little nervous, they can be shown around by themselves, themselves, rather than in a group, and can chat with obstetrics personnel. "Mothers still have to go through labor, but they're much more informed informed and it's a lot easier with people people helping," says Ms. Sparrow. Dad is expected to be in the labor and delivery rooms. He's part of the team. "Dad is expected to be in the labor and delivery rooms. He's part of the team." Ms. Sparrow joined the obstetrics department at Memorial Hospital 27 years ago and says the miracle of birth is still a thrill. "I don't think you can explain birth," she says. "It's absolutely wonderful wonderful each and every time, to hear the cries of a new baby and to help; prepare mum to take that little one out into the community." The obstetrics unit asks for comments comments as part of a monthly report and evaluation. •! In a recent report, one couple commented, "We discovered person-; ally why Bowmanville Hospital is sqi highly rated. As first-time parents we could not have felt more comfortable with the support and care of the nurs j ring staff. Everyone made us feel very special. ' 1 A new mum said, "I've never been 'served' so Well as the day my baby was bom. You could compete with McDonald's." -i Another said, "I can't imaginé! how I could have had a better labor and delivery even though I had high! expectations since I had a wonderfiil experience here when my first child war bom." ■ 'i And another said, "I had à real; great time. Thanks for everything." •W-- AX 2D 5ikkeri5 1 Transparent Interior Finishes UiWMIMlI.l CetolTS Interior Satin T,' Cetol UV Interior available at CENTRAL PAINT & WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa 434-3939 LOTS OF FREE PARKING OUR *ENTIRE STOCK of FALL and WINTER 93/94 FASHION FABRICS 'til FEB. 23 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LASTI! Buy 1 METER of FABRIC 2 METERS FREE! =~ Details In Store. at Reg. Price-get •(oxcludos only basics, homo doc., soloctod fabrics, now spring arrivals) 1801 DUNDASST. E. WHITBY (Kondolwood Plazn) I 721-9152 600 GRANDVIEW ST. S. OSHAWA (Grnndvlow and Bloor SI.) 436-7589 PLEASE NOTE IN m >MI I < » AIK >M'. M >Ml III f V ! l., lU * M - At ■*. I Wi M mi u ir. i i if in ! ii ivi nii* irji. 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