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> The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 8,1994 3 Generous Tree Nursery Helps Ecology Trail at Kirby School Legion Stands by Headgear Decision There is a great deal of excitement at Kirby Centennial Public School these days and a large measure of that enjoyment is due in no small way to the generosity of Windatt Nurseries. The Kirby Ecology Trail project got a giant boost on Tuesday, May 24th, when three truckloads of young trees of various varieties arrived at the school for planting around the property- property- John Windatt, the owner of Windatt Windatt Nurseries, whose children attended attended Kirby Centennial School, explains that he wanted to repay the school and teaching staff who often went beyond the call of duty instructing students. Nineteen deciduous trees, including including maples, lindens and mountain ashes ashes reaching upwards to 20 feet were planted by the Grade Six students assisted assisted by parent volunteers Greg The beginnings of an ecology trail are now under way on the grounds of Kirby Centennial School thanks to the generous support of a local tree nursery, a scouting group, parents, and the hardworking hardworking students and staff themselves. This group of Grade Six students students enjoy the shade of one of the 53 trees recently donated by Windatt Windatt Nursery owner John Windatt (right). Future plans for the trail include include fitness stations, a shallow pond with stepping stones, a butterfly garden, and a playground. INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE! For a NO SET-UP FEE plan with Templeton, Trimark, Altamira, A.G.F, Canadian International, Mackenzie, or Dynamic, call. REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. Call Steve Scatterty [I Financial Advisor, Bowmanville 623-1936 © with Elizabeth Belanger-Linkletter CTC In Nova Scotia, you are never more than an hour away from the sea. This historic historic province is almost completely completely encircled by the ocean's embrace and with, more than 10,000 kl of coastline coastline to explore you can hike, swim, drive, bike, scuba, or sail. You'll discover that the Northern headlands of the rugged Cabot Trail afford inspiring views from the 90 meters straight up above the crashing waves of the Atlantic. In the Bay of Fundy, Mother Nature will overwhelm overwhelm you with powerful, tidal bore performances. And you will find the fresh tong of the sea gives you an appetite appetite for their wonderful seafood. You can step back into a world of a seafaring past, visit the Maritime Museum in Halifax. Even if you're not a history buff, you will want to visit Louisbourg, an award winning restoration of the original French 18th- century fortified town, complete complete with cobblestone streets. Once again the genuine hospitality of the people will leave a lasting impression. If you have travel tips that you want to share in this column, call Blessings Travel Centro. Remember, when you think of Travel, Think of Blessings Travel Centre Vanstone Mill 623-0005 auuli HMM r: i gBBBBfflBMW BBMBMMHHBMBMBI-- McNair, Raye West, Don Wood, and Rob and Helen MacDonald. The trees will provide shade at each of the eight fitness stations to be built over the next two years. "Anything to get away from a sterile sterile schoolyard, which is something we've had too much of in the past," says John Windatt. In teams of three, the Grade Six students learned about the planting and the care of trees and also combined combined their names to give the fitness stations a living future and a meaningful meaningful past. The stations will carry names such as Station Hillsonalley and Station Station Jerparridge. The "Grade Six. students moved to the butterfly garden area where they each chose a flowering shrub or pyramidal pyramidal cedar to plant in memory of their graduation from Kirby Centennial Centennial Public School this June. "One of the important concepts of this project is ownership and coming back in friture and saying "I planted this", says ecology trail volunteer Helen Helen MacDonald. "The kids helped design design the fitness stations, so there's a lot of kid ownership in that too." To conclude a busy, environmental day, two representatives from each of the five "Starships" into which the school is divided planted a grove of spruce and cedar as part of the wood- lot ecology being established at the southern perimeter of the school property. property. Last week, Jeff Thompson and his father planted a pine grove consisting of 70 red pines donated by Bev Stacheruk and the 1st Orono Boy Scouts on the northwest comer of the property. At the same time, a team of four students built the first of many living woodpiles to be constructed around the property to attract insects, birds, and small mammals and to provide provide a visible mini habitat that students students can use for studying the environment. environment. The four boys, Duncan Porter, Kyle Moore, Tommy Lucas and Robbie Herring worked diligently for several noon hours to provide this biodiversity approach to naturalizing their school yard. No Animals Sold For Research in Month of May In May 1994, no dogs or cats were sold to research from the Clar- ington Animal Control section. However, a total of 13 animals, dogs and cats, were either destroyed or were dead on arrival to the facili- . ty. ■ vy'. Forty dogs were picked up or brought in as were 13 cats. Residents bought 15 dogs and six cats. Four dogs were placed in quarantine. quarantine. In May 32 warnings were given to local animal owners. Repair Drainage At Fairgrounds From page one ing the money to the fairground's owners for upgrading, she suggested an interest-free loan. Chief Administrative Officer Bill Stockwell said the Durham Central Agricultural Society would probably be "hard-pressed" to repay such a loan. He noted that there would be economic economic gains by area businesses, but probably not for the fairgrounds. fairgrounds. Councillor Ann Dreslinski interjected interjected that people are fearful that the smaller fairs will be lost. "It is worth spending this money," money," she noted. She also pointed out that, during the budget discussions, the council decided to not grant the extra $7,500 requested by the society to begin capital improvements to the grounds. It is also stated in the report, "approval "approval of this grant request has a number of short and long-term economic economic development benefits for the municipality. "Representatives of the Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs have indicated that, with an attractive site like Orono Orono Fairgrounds, there is a strong possibility that the Ontario Rodeo Association could enter into a contract contract with the clubs to hold the Championships in Clarington for the next five years." ^Lardy, Lordy^ ^ x ) S Bowmànville's Royal Canadian Legion President is satisfied with a decision which allows the local branch to keep its policy on restricting restricting headgear at the Legion's club- room. At the national convention of the Royal Canadian Legion in Calgary, the majority of delegates -- include ing those from Bowmanville -- voted voted to maintain the existing rules. This means headgear will not be allowed in the Bowmanville Legion Branch 178 private club-room. The rule does not cover the auditorium or other public areas of the building. Legion branches across Canada are free to establish their own policies policies on this issue. "It's in respect for the comrades who died for us," said Jim Connell, in describing the tradition behind the headgear regulations. Mr. Connell Connell is President of the Bowmanville branch. The rule would affect those who wear headgear out of religious and cultural reasons. Anyone not willing to remove a head-covering will not be allowed in the Legion's club room. However, Mr. Connell says the rule is not intended to concentrate concentrate on turbans worn by Sikhs or yarmulkes worn at all times by some members of the Jewish faith. "We have'nothing against Sikhs or Jews or anyone else," he said. He also notes that the Legion's policy of being non-sectarian could be at stake if headgear which is worn for religious reasons is allowed. allowed. 'There is no religion or politics politics to be discussed at the Legion," he said. He says members of Branch 178 are solidly behind the policy. "They're behind me 100 per cent." A sign on the door of the club room indicates the branch's position. Mr. Connell adds many Legion members at the Calgary convention were disappointed that the debate over headgear has overshadowed the Legion's achievements. For example, he noted that the $36 million which Canadian Legions Legions donated to charities last year did not make the headlines. The Bowmanville branch has donated donated $90,000 to charities in the past year. "The Legion is for service, not for self," the president said. 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