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W:f Construction of Bridge Begins Construction has begun to replace the old bridge on the fifth concession east of the DURHAM AGRI-NEWS Sales Barn. According to the contractor the new bridge will be completed in about two Leaders conference scheduled in June 4-H Leadership Conference scheduled June 16-20th. "Learn to Do By Doing", this is the motto of the 4-H clubs of Ontario, and more than 100 4-H members will be learning how to be leaders at the 4-Jf Leadership Conference June 16-20th. The Conference is held each year to teach leadership skills to outstanding outstanding 4-H members! Janet Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown of R.R. 2 Newcastle, has been selected as the 1979 delegate from Durham County. Janet is presently in her 6th year of 4-H and has, not only taken a very active role in the 4-H program, but in addition, has won numerous county awards during her time in 4-H. The delegates will participate participate in discussion groups and outdoor activities to strengthen leadership abilities abilities at a camp near Dorset, Ontario. The program requires requires delegates t<j work as leaders and in groups. Delegates Delegates are evaluated as indivi- Durham Farmers to visit New Liskard area The Durham Couhty Soil and Crop Improvement Association Association has made tentative plans for a 3-day bus trip for farmers, members of their families, or anyone interested to the New Liskeard area of Ontario on July 24, 25 and 26th. An early announcement is being made at the present time, for the chartering of a bus and the making of motel reservations must be done by the nth of June, and final plans made for the actual visit in the New Liskeard are^. On the Tuesday, the group will be leaving the Farmer's Co-op at Orono at 8:00 a.m, journeying through to New Liskeard and arriving in mid-afternoon. There will , be a beef barbecue at the College of Technical Agricul ture, followed by a visit to the various plots and demonstrations demonstrations at the College. On Wednesday, we will be visiting visiting a dairy, beef, swine, cash farm and a community pasture, pasture, followed, if the members members 6Ï the tour wish, a visit to a mining museum in the area that evening. On the Thursday Thursday morning, we will De visiting the Sheep Research Station at the school. Considerable Considerable breeding work am research is being done in sheep production, and this will conclude our morning with the return journey - arriving back in early evening evening at .Orono. Anyone interested in the trip, who is not a member of the SoiJ and Crop Improvement Improvement Assoc., should apply to the Secretary-Treasurer of Finding facts about Asthma months, until that time, the road has ' been completely shut off to traffic. duals and as parts of a group for participation, enthusiasm, and organiza final ability. Extension Extension Representatives of •the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food act as teachers and advisors to encourage potential leaders. On the final day of the Conference, individuals will be selected to represent Ontafio 4-H clubs in National 4-H programs. More than 9,000 rural, young people - age 12-20 participate in 4-H Agriculture Agriculture club activities in Ontario. Through a variety of ' *club programs, they learn ' agricultural skills, responsi- * bility, leadership and citizenship. citizenship. The clubs cover a wide range of interest from Farm Safety and Energy to animal Husbandry. Some of the facts about asthma are known. But, says the Durham Region Lung Association, some of the basic facts are not yet uncovered. These are some statistical facts: People from all groups suffer from the disease; but the poor are hit hardest. One-third of the six million asthmatics are under 17 years of age. Before adolescence, twice as many boys as girls have the disease. Possibly half of all children with asthma will outgrow the illness by their mic|teens, however, they continue to show abnormal lung function tests. Exactly how and why asthma episodes occur is not clear. Experts not only differ about the specifics of treatment treatment but also about the relative importance of possible'causes. possible'causes. The causes may be allergy, infection, environmental environmental pollution, familiar predisposition, cold, exercise, and emotiqn. Although the Ontario Lung Association is primarily an, educational rather than a research organization it is Charles Reid Orono's Licensed Auctioneer Valuator Specialize in Farm Furniture Sales Consult me for terms and dates ' • Phone Orono 983-5914 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 6th, 1978-9 ' airways* in the hope of uncovering a new class of drugs in the treatment of asthma: Another Christmas Seal award was made to Dr. John Toogood of the University University of Western Ontario to help develop and test a new inhaler for asthmatic pat- ' ients. supporting research to selected selected investigators at university medical schools to find out more about the lungs, the causes of lung, diseases and their treatment. One Christmas Christmas Seal grant has been awarded to Clive Davis and his group from the McMaster University Medical Centre to study the control of the To find out more facts about asthma and other lung diseases diseases contact Durham Region Lung Association, your local Christmas Seal People, at 723-3151. It's a matter of life and breath. PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the Town of Newcastle wishes to advise that Municipal Offices at Bowmanville and Hampton are now operating under the following schedule of hours:- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. J.M. Mcllroy, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk. Auction Service Farm & Estate Sales Furniture Modern and Antique NORM FAULKNER Stouffville 640-5691 EARLGAUSLIN Stouffville 640-3079 The Mayor and Council ' of The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle Cordially invite you to attend the Official Opening of ■ FIRE STATION NO. 4 COURTICE Trulls Road North on Friday, June 8th, 1979 Opening ceremonies at 2:30 p.m, followed by < Inspection of the Station and Refreshments. the Association at the Ministry Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 234 King St. E., Bowmanville LlC IPS previous to June 8, ,1979. The cost of the trip will be $35.00 for the bus fare, the barbecue and one meal. The cost of overnight accommodation accommodation and other meals will be borne by those who are going on the trip. The Committee in charge of the tour are: Don Rickard, Gerry Brown, Wes Yellow- lees, Karl Heeringa and A,0. n Dalrymple. We do suggest that anyone interested, get their names in as soon as possible; there seems to be considerable interest in the trip, and as we have indicated, indicated, we must know by June 8th, but it will be a case of first-coipe, first-served, until the bus is full. DRAFTSPERSON REQUIRED: By the Department of Planning and Development, The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. DUTIES: To prepare and update maps, graphs and detailed drawings related to the Town's Official Plan(s) and Zoning By-Laws. To research and assemble information related to the Town's Planning program and perform other duties as assigned. . , QUALIFICATIONS: ' ' Minimum Grade 12 education with training in cartography from a Community College or experience with ink, drafting, leroying and Letraset products, with a minimum of two years experience in a Planning Department. , , SALARY RANGE: ' \ . $12,911 to $14,411 per annum. We offer <a comprehensive benefit program. ♦ * . Apply in "writing and supply '.a- complete resume and educational background^ Applications will fee received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 12th* 1979. ' ' ' , ' A.C. Guiler; A.M.C.T., C.M.C., ; a Town Manager, , Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, 40 Temperance Street, - Bowmanville, Optario. ' $■■■ ' it.