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I PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 27,2002 Oh baby! Maternity wards bursting DURHAM - Valentine's Day brought a mini baby boom to hospitals in Os- hawa and Bowmanvillc. Lakcridge Health Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc and Oshawa sites recorded full houses around Feb. 14. At Bowmanvillc, the obstetrics obstetrics unit had 10 births on Feb. 14 and 15, bringing the week's total to 15 newborns. newborns. "We normally do nine to 10 a week," said Janet Azhadi, clinical leader of the unit. "To have it all at once was a bit exciting. It's just unusual for us and it did please us. It did mean we were full. It was exciting and the staff was really thrilled. They did pull together." together." One of the babies was born through the midwifery program, with a midwife handling labour and delivery. delivery. The family went home after four hours. The staff handled the busy period extremely well, Ms. Azhadi said. Moms and babies were all fine, she added. On Feb. 16 and 17, the Oshawa site's advance level 11 prenatal unit and neonatal neonatal intensive care unit, which care for at-risk babies. babies. experienced its own busy time. The 12-bed NICU admitted 17 patients. "We opened extra bassinets and managed the situation, thus providing care close to home," said Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, program leader for the maternal/child maternal/child program. Staff did "an amazing job," she said. Once the boom was over, both Bowmanvillc and Oshawa Oshawa units quieted down and it was business as usual. Correction DURHAM - A story which ran in the Friday, Feb. 22 edition of Claring- ton This Week contained an error. The Durham Astronomical Astronomical Association hosts a public public stargazing event Friday, March 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palmer Park on Water Street in Port Perry. A rain date will be scheduled for Saturday, March 23. Call 905-721- 7450 to hear a recorded message confirming if the event is a go. The Statesman regrets the error. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE www.municipality.clarington.on.ca PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE - GEORGE MANNERS STREET TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will hold a public meeting to consider a street name change pursuant to Chapter 210 (Section 111) of the Municipal Act. Notice is hereby given of a meeting to be held on March 4, 2002, to consider a proposed amendment to By-law 86-112, a by-law governing municipal street names. DATE: TIME: PLACE: Monday. March 4, 2002 9:30 AM Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON An application has been received that would change the following street name: George Manners Street to Yates Road Pending Council's deliberation on this matter, all property owners will be advised by the Planning Services Department of any changes to their respective municipal street address. Explanations and details of the properties affected may be obtained during normal office hours from the Office of the Planning Services Department in the Municipal Administrative Centre or by calling Bob Russell of the Planning Services Department at 905-623-3379. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation if they have a claim that they will be adversely affected by the proposed by-law. Please note that the time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences, not necessarily when this item will be considered. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 5th day of February, 2002. Planning File: PLN 25.1.43 Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 Dates of Publication to be four (4) consecutive weeks: February 6, 2002 February 20, 2002 February 13, 2002 February 27, 2002 Come one, come all to see the big cats Some magicians magicians entertain their audiences by pulling a rabbit out of a hat or doing card tricks. Claude Haggerty Haggerty prefers using big cats. On Feb. 28, Mr. Haggerty is bringing his pets to Bowmanville Bowmanville High School's auditorium auditorium to help raise money for the school council. He'll also have five tonnes of equipment equipment and lots of jaw-dropping tricks as audiences audiences watch the magician transform transform his assistant assistant into a jaguar, levitate a young lady and make a 440- pound Siberian Tiger appear before before the crowd's eyes. Those brave enough can also get their picture taken with one of the beasts in the picture cage. Seating and tickets are available available at the door on a first-come, firs l-served basis. Admission Admission is $12 per person. Doçryit the school, 49 Liberty St. N., open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. FAX Hit Statesman 905-579- 1809 The Community Services Department is pleased to offer children Ages 4 to 12 the opportunity to participate in our fantastic programs during... DAY CAMP Enjoy activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, skating, sports and games. Theme days include... Monday - Jungle Fever Tuesday - Winter Wonderland & Skate at RRC Wednesday - Backwards Day Thursday - Hallowe'en Party Friday - Pyjama Day & Swim at CCC DAY TRIPS Monday - Royal Ontario Museum Tuesday - Air Zone/Swim at CCC Wednesday - Ontario Science Centre Thursday - Planetarium/Putting Edge Friday - Casa Loma AQUATIC ADVENTURES CAMP ? 'Jk (9 yrs. -14yrs.) Clarington Fitness Centre ONLY Activities include swimming, snorkeling, waterpolo, and certification in B.O.A.T. (Boat Operator Accredited Training) Course. This is a full week camp. Campers should bring two swim suits and towels as they will be in and out of the water throughout the day. MARCH 11th - MARCH 15th Everything you need to know... Program Hours All programs run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Extended Care is provided in two periods per day - one prior to program (7:30 to 8:30 AM) and one following program (4:30 to 5:30 PM). Children may register for one or both of the care periods. Extended Care fee is $5.00 per day or $2.50 per time slot-. Costs DAY CAMP Single Day $31.00 Full Week $100.00 DAY TRIPS/AQUATIC ADVENTURES CAMP Single Day $52.00 Full Week $147.00 What to Bring to Camp Participants are required to bring a bag lunch with 2 drinks, and to dress appropriately for the activities of the day. "For additional information please call the Community Services Department at 905-623-3379. Registrations are available at all Municipal Facilities and can be dropped off at the Community Services Department located in the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. For your convenience there is a drop box located at the Church Street entrance to the Municipal Administrative Centre. Visual Arts Centre FIVE DAYS IN MARCH I I I 11 March Break activities for members consist of five full afternoons of programming in arts and crafts. Students may register for any • Mil combination of days or half-days. Cost is $15 per half-day, $30 for a full day. Morning programs run form 9:00 am-12:00 pm. ■■■dfcj Afternoon classes run form 1:00-4:00 pm. (Ages 7-11) Monday March 11:3D Sculpture Children will explore building and sculpting using recycled and found objects. Construct animals, dinosaurs, and buildings or maybe even a spaceship? Tuesday March 12: Painting Workshop Paint a picture using a rainbow of colours while you learn the basics of colour, composition and just having fun. Wednesday March 13: Pottery Learn the techniques of building and sculpting with clay. Explore nature and your imagination. Get your hands dirty. Thursday march 14: Drawing Fun . , Students learn how sketching feeds the imagination and enriches the eye. Self-portraits, character masks, contour drawing arid movement explored using pencil, charcoal and ink. Friday March 15: Cartoon/Animate Explore the techniques and tricks of cartooning by creating your own cartoon characters and settings. If you love to draw, this class is for you.