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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 28th, 1979 Ôrono Weekly Times A GREAT LACK OF INTEREST ' Little interest has been shown of late for the 1 Orono and District Chamber of Commerce, Last week a meeting was Called to consider the future of the Chamber in this area and only one member, the president, showed up. As a result of this dismal showing nothing was accomplished other than another attempt will be made to revitalize the Chamber. - , A second meeting is to be called and has been scheduled for March 22nd. Letters are to be sent to all persons who should be - interested and it is hopeful that consideration for this organization in the Village is strong enough to bring about a suitable turnout. A Chamber of Commerce has an important place in the community but must have the support of not only the businessmen in the area but also some of its residents. The business sector of the Village should have at least a form of communication within itself and this can only be accomplished through such an organization as the Chamber. The lack of this communication in the p^st years has been one factor to bring the core area of the Village to the present position where it is about to split resulting in the proposed development of a shopping area to the north-east. An active Chamber with support from the business section and the community could be a real asset to this area. It could be part of the business development and communication as well as being a source of communication from this area with the municipal government. Unfortunately an active chamber does not just happen. It takes people to make it happen. It is people that is needed on March 22nd. DR. WATT SHOULD BE CONCERNED Dr. Ted Watt, head of the Durham Region Health Unit recently stirred up a hornets nest when he sent directives to church halls, arena halls and other voluntary food groups as to the preparation and serving of food at community events. Surely he should be concerned for it is a regulation of the Public Health Act that the proper preparation and serving of food be of such a standard as not to injure the general public. The local Health Unit does have a responsibility through provincial legislation and as we understand they were accepting this responsibility and as such were conforming their duty. The general public does depend on the enforcement of the Public Health Act to give them assurance that food for human consumption is properly prepared, handled and served no matter whether in a church basement or in a restaurant. We would imagine and hope that food prepared by volunteer groups is in accord with conditions to ensure safe consumption. As often happens with such announcements presented by Dr. Watt those affected get up in arms before a complete understanding of the directive is known. The politicians jump in as the defenders of the minority which has been quite evident in this case. , It is reassuring that the local Health council has yet to back off and have asked for clarification from the Minister of Health as to a letter from his dfÇce which did to a degree criticize the action of the local Health council. Most volunteer groups, we, would imagine, would make every effort to meet regulations which were in the interest of the general public and surely those regulations would not be stringent to the point that it would wipe out the church suppers* etc. i Propose recreational- cultural centre, Orono SAM AT QUEEN'S PARK Report from Queen's Park Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., Durham East ■ I havé received numerous letters and telephone calls from people involved in church and fraternal organizations organizations who have received a letter from the Director of Durham's Regional Health Unit stating that they were violating the province's health code with bake sales and pot-luck suppers. Although the letter in question question was part of an overall program of public hygiene and health and was not an isolated campaign against charitable organizations, it's understandable that plain commense sense must be, used in the application of such rulings. This sentiment is shared not just by myself but also by the Health Minister, Dennis Timbrell, who has sent a memorandum to the chairman chairman of all boards of health in the province stating that their staff should use discretion when applying regulations to local community activities. He further stated that the intention of regulations ( under the Public Health Act) is to ensure sanitary food preparation arid - handling practices are observed. The intention is not to discourage local community activities such as church dinners, potluck suppers or sale of food at bazaars. In addition to the Health Minister's memorandum, my colleague and Minister of Agriculture, William Newman, Newman, who represents York Durham region issued a Town of Newcastle council on Friday of last week referred to the Planning and Development committee a proposal that would aîfect a cultural and recreation centre centre on the north side of the fifth line of Clarke east of Orono. The proposal submitted submitted by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre would be located on lots 17,18 and 19 in Concession five. Applications have been made for rezoning the property property and an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan. In a submission of aims and objectives the group state that jhe proposed centre will be open to all members and to the public. Family use and membership will be emphasized. emphasized. Precise plans have not been formulated pending a com prehensive inventory' of' the property and discussions with appropriate authorities. The Cultural Centre proposes proposes that the lands be used partly for agricultural purposes purposes as well as a community centre for approximately 5000 square feet having a general purpose room, dining, and with recréa tional and cultural facilities. The proposal would also include an open pavilion, Japanese Tea House, Japan- ■ ese bath house, accessory buildings and a twenty acre area for camp sites. It is proposed that to accommodate accommodate a program of summer activities that cabins be built. There would be areas for athletic events such as tennis, golf and field sports. The submission to council pointed out that a Wintario Capital «grant had been approved approved for the project. press release which states that Ontario's Chief Medical Officer has ruled out that the intention of the regulations of the Public Health Act was to provide a means of monitoring monitoring the activities of commercial commercial caterers and of stepping. in where certain situations present health problems. It was never, according to Mr. Newman, intended to curtail the volunteer and fundraising activities of community groups. I have taken up this issue with the Durham Health Unit and am assured that the letter of the law will be administered administered with common sense and that no steps will be taken'to curtail the activities of local bake sales or dinners. Since food has been the topic of my column this week, might I say that I.had a very enjoyable evening with the Bowmanville Kinsmens Club at the Acres Restaurant, and my thanks to Art Evans of McGregor's Pharmacy in Bowmanville for the invitation. invitation. Health council wants clarification Last Friday, the Durham Region District Health Council Council voted to write Health Minister Dennis Timbrell asking the minister for his interpretation of the Public Health Act's food premises regulations as they pertain to volunteers preparing food for community events within the Èegion. Some few weeks ago the health director, Dr. Ted Watt, of the Durham Region Health Unit had written arenas, church halls and community centres stating that food must 1 be prepared on approved premises and must also meet health standards. The letter has caused an uproar in some areas seeing it is an interference interference into local affairs and as a threat to fundraising projects where food is served. ,The Region of Durham council last Wednesday supported supported a resolution from Uxbridge council asking that church groups and other . charitable organizations be exempt from certain sections of the provincial legislation of the Public Health Act. Uxbridge council has been reproted to have said the adherence to the Act would curtail an important aspect of rural lite Over the controversy thé Minister of Health, Dennis Timbrell, has written all health units in the province urging they ensure their staff exercise their discretion. He wrote that regulations are not, meant to curtail church suppers and pot luck suppers STUDENTS LUNCH DURING ECLIPSE (Continued from pâge 1) bussed home. The afternoon kindergarten class children were not picked up by bus during the noon-hour. They remained home for the day. Mr. Reid said the librarian, Mrs. Robinson, had assembled assembled newspaper reports of the' total eclipse and that an attempt had been made to pick up the event on television. television. This did not succeed So a video tape is to be sought to show the students at a later date. Health officials over the past week 1 have been asking that every precaution be taken to not view the total eclipse with the naked eye as it could cause permanent injury. There was a slight darkening darkening of the skies during the period at noon on Monday in the Orono area but due to a snow storm no great effect was noted. From the Orono area only 75 percent of the sun was covered and it has been pointed out that a 90 percent coverage still allows enough light as would happen on a cloudy day. The next total eclipse to hit North America will come on but to merely ensure sanitary food preparation, and handling handling practices are observed. Dr. Ted Watt will be meeting with some groups in the Region this week over the direction from his office. He has said that they would have a double standard if rules were applied to commercial establishments and not to volunteer activities. Members of the health council are.in support of Dr. Watt and claim the regulations regulations are there and as such , should be enforced. It has also been said' by a council member if the minister wants the regulations changed he should change the* Public Health Act. August 21,,2017 and will pass south through the United States It will be as far from this area as the eclipse on Monday.. On April 8, 2024 the next eclipse will appear across North America and will; pass much closer to this area being south of Lake Ontario. NURSERY SCHOOL IN BOWMANVILLE MALL ( Continued from page 1 ) and child to explore an exciting world in a pre-school setting. The display and mini nursery nursery school are part of a series of special events planned planned by the Early Childhood Education teachers in this area during the Year of the Child to increase public awareness of this important field of education. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH - Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service-10:00 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.Th. Ill UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister iRev. B.t. Long B.Th. Organist and Choir Director David Gray Sunday, March 4,1979 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday, March 2nd 2 p.m. Led by the Kirby Ü.C.W Orono U ni ted Church KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 9:45 Morning Worship 9 -45 Dial-A-Thqught 983-9151 Our Winter continues coats, dresses, skirts, etc. many bargains left. This week we have a shipment of the latest styles in Carhàrtt Jeans have arrived. Come in early, while we have a good supply of sizes. Men's washed flare in Medium and Long Leg, sizes 27-40" waist. Ladies "Foxy" .washed straight legl 26-34" waist. Ladies "Foxy" modified wide leg, 26-34" waist. f I M I . Don't forget Wednesday, Feb. 28th is Picture pay at Arm'stongs, 10 to 6 p.m. ' « a!m Arhistrong's