The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

20 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 3,1994 With its fleet-wide launch of a Safety Crossing Control Arm in September, September, the Canadian Division of Charterways Transportation Limited Limited is setting a new standard in school bus safety. The crossing arm, being introduced on more than 2,000 Charterways' school buses buses in Ontario, is designed to help keep school children safely in the driver's view and away from the Danger Zone - the area immediately immediately in front of the bus in loading and unloading areas. Junior Citizen awards are Ontario's tribute to young people Charterways Buses Have An Extra Safety Feature Think for a moment about the youth in your neighbourhood. Ontario is most fortunate to possess possess an amazing abundance of young people who are making valuable, positive contributions to our communities. Each and every one of us has, at one time or another, been touched and inspired by the kindness, compassion or courage shown by a young person. Our youth possess a tremendous tremendous capacity for facing challenges, challenges, overcoming obstacles, inspiring their peers, and serving serving their communities. These exemplary young people abound in the qualities of leadership, compassion and perseverance. And the contributions made by these young people can not be allowed to pass without some notice or recognition. For that reason, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Association and Bell Canada are coordinating coordinating and co-sponsoring the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards. Since their introduction in 1981, Junior Citizen awards have been presented to individuals individuals and groups of young people, ages 6-18, who have overcome various physical or psychological psychological difficulties, contributed to their community in a volunteer or leadership role, performed an act of heroism, or exemplify the qualities and characteristics of a 'good kid'. As many as 12 individuals and one group are chosen each year as Ontario Junior Citizens. Recipients and their family members will be the guests of honour at the Junior Citizens luncheon, which takes place next spring during the convention convention of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). They will visit Queen's Park and have a family portrait taken along with the Lieutenant Governor, as well as receiving a Junior Citizen pin, a $200 cash award, and a plaque to recognize their accomplishment. accomplishment. What has made the Ontario Junior Citizens program such an enormous success during the past 13 years is the overwhelming overwhelming desire shown by communities, communities, large and small, to pay tribute tribute to their young people. Nominations have been received from service clubs, schools, volunteer volunteer agencies, church groups, sports organizations, and individuals individuals whose lives have been especially touched by a certain young person. Judges are faced with the gruelling gruelling task of selecting up to 12 individuals and one group to receive the awards, however each and every nominee has made a worthwhile contribution to their community and is presented presented with a certificate indicating indicating they were nominated for this prestigious award. Do you know a young person deserving of consideration for the Junior Citizen award? Throughout Ontario there are countless young people who are making valuable contributions to enriching community life, and that is what the Junior Citizen awards seek to recognize recognize and encourage. Nominations for the 1994 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year awards will be accepted until October 31. Nomination forms and further information about the Junior Citizens program program can be obtained from this OCNA member newspaper, or by contacting OCNA at (905) 844-0184. You can express your thanks and show appreciation by taking a moment now to nominate that special young person as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. Charterways Transportation Ltd., the second-largest school bus operator operator in Canada, has announced the introduction introduction of the Safety Crossing Control Arm, fleet-wide, in its Canadian Canadian operations. Ninety-eight buses operating from the Bowmanville branch will be among the vehicles equipped with the device. The province-wide launch of the six-foot bright yellow crossing arm represents the first complete commitment commitment by a major bus company in Canada to this key component in school transportation safety. Each school day, more than 100,000 elementary and secondary students are transported by Charter- ways' school buses in Ontario and each year the company's drivers log more than 35 million kilometres. The Safety Crossing Control Arm on more than 2,000 Charterways' school buses is designed to help school children avoid the Danger Zone - the area immediately in front of the bus in loading and unloading areas for children being transported to and from school. Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE), has received $35,750 in job- sOntario Community Action funding to implement a leadership training program which will provide volunteers volunteers with the skills needed to promote promote awareness of agriculture and food systems in communities and schools, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Elmer Buchanan Buchanan announced today. "With support from jobsOntario Community Action, the Agri-Food Advocate Program will develop a province wide network of volunteers, known as advocates, with the necessary necessary confidence and expertise to serve as the voice of agriculture and food systems in their communities," said Buchanan. It is anticipated that up to 60 participants participants representing every county and district across Ontario will take part in the program. Participants will receive training and have access to resources that will increase their knowledge of the agri-food industry; its value to the Ontario economy; consumer buying habits, and careers in agriculture and food. "Participants in this program - the first of its kind in Ontario - will greatly enhance the already successful successful Agriculture in the Classroom program program by providing classroom presentations presentations on the agriculture and food system and its importance to Ontario. As well, they will assist in organizing teacher's workshops, farm tours and other educational activities," said Buchanan. Buchanan. This project will create one position position for a program co-ordinator. Community partners in this project include: the Advocate Advisory Committee which represents producers, producers, commodity boards and associations, associations, agricultural groups, agribusiness agribusiness and food processors; the ed- In U.S. applications in recent past, the arm has proven to be effective in reducing the potential for accidents as children get on and off the school bus. It keeps children far enough in front of the bus for them to be seen by the driver. Previous to this initiative, approximately approximately two years ago, Charterways retrofitted a second cross-over mirror on the right (curb side) front fender of all school buses. This mirror assists assists in reducing any blind spots in the Danger Zone in front of the bus. "There is no question that the second second cross-over mirror and the Safety Control Crossing Arm will vastly improve improve visibility of young children crossing in front of the bus" said William William Heslop, Vice-President Operations Operations for the Canadian Division of Charterways. "We have committed to retrofitting all of our school buses with crossing arms in time for the start of the 1994-95 school year." Mounted on the front bumper, directly directly in front of the wheel on the door side of the bus, the flexible crossing arm is extended in loading and unloading areas to remind chil- ucation community including students, students, teachers and the boards of education; education; local committees representing counties across Ontario; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Pioneer Hi- Bred Ltd., and the Ontario Agricul- tral Training Institute. OAFE builds awareness, and understanding understanding of thé importance of an agriculture and food system by providing providing educational programs such as "Agriculture in the Classroom" and resources for all Ontario students and teachers.. jobsOntario Community. Action is a $300-million component of jobsOntario. jobsOntario. Other components include training, youth summer employment, housing and capital construction. dren to walk 7-10 feet in front of the bus. It serves as a visual aid which trains children to keep out of the Danger Zone, the area where it would be difficult for a bus driver to spot a small child who may stoop down to retrieve a dropped school back or lunch box. When extended, the hinged crossing crossing arm poses no threat to children. If a child is crossing in front of the bus and walks into the ann as it extends, the lightweight polycarbonate arm is simply deflected. Developed by Specialty Manufacturing Manufacturing Company of Pineville, North Carolina, the arm remains snug against the bumper when the bus is moving. When the bus driver stops and opens the door to pick up or discharge discharge students, the arm automatically automatically swings out at the hinge point and extends out in front of the bus, parallel parallel to the roadway. Children must walk around the crossing arm to pass in front of the bus. With Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario, Charterways operates operates more than 2,000 school buses in Ontario and 4,000 in the United States. The Canadian Division has about 200 full-time and 2,000 part- time employees. For over 25 years, Charterways has been serving the Durham area, originally from a Brougham location. Presently, operations from Ajax and Bowmanville serve over seventy five routes for the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board. Ajax branch also operates for the Toronto Toronto Metro Separate School Board. Since October, 1969, Charterways has maintained facilities in Bowmanville Bowmanville and Cobourg, from which they now service over seventy five routes for the Northumberland and Clarington Clarington Board of Education, and twenty four routes for the Peterborough, Victoria, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board. To view this new safety crossing arm, contact your local Charterways Branch, or attend the Charterways Transportation First Ride Program at the Durham Central Region Agriculture Agriculture Fair, Orono, Saturday, September September 10, 1994. We offer you: an effective system for attracting new clients, ongoing training and support, computerized financial planning programs, low start up and overhead costs, unlimited income potential and a lull spectrum of competitive products and services. Plan to attend our Special Information Seminar at Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St. N., Rm. 149, Sept. 28/94 at 7:00pm. and find out why over 75 Money Concepts franchises have opened across Canada. Call Lynn Reid for reservations (613) 968-6751. flL MONEY Sn CONCEPTS FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTRES 1 Catharine Street, Suite 100, Belleville, Ontario K8P 1K8 PROTECT YOURSELF WITH A Consider a unique opportunity with a Effective September 6th, 1994 our new branch hours will be: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 68 King St., E. Bowmanville, Ontario, 905-623-2504 National Trust Provincial Funding For Ontario Agri-Food Advocacy Program