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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 2,1988 in the Cobourg area. wSShSSi-S:-;:::: nisi! liliill on the Mulron There's a better alternative Your Liberal Voice in Durham This is more than an election, it's your Future uimivi Candidate Authorized by Robert Marshall, Official Agent for Oshawa Second Marsh Jim Richards, Orono, head.of the Oshdwa Second Marsh Defence Association, won the, day last week when Oshawa council gave, unanimous approval to a notice of motion to pursue a course to regain ownership of the marsh. Oshawa had deeded the marsh to the federal harbour commission in 1970. The deed stated that the marsh would return to city ownership if it wasn't to be used as a harbour. In 1984 a task force recommended recommended that the wetlands should not be used for harbour expansion. In 1986 a management committee recommended a $1.7 million management plan to open up the marsh to baordwalks, a look-out tower and an interpretive centre. The proposal was presented by Wild Life Canada. The council approval did not come without some debate with Mayor Pilkey asking council to be patient while he and naturalist groups discuss, in private, funding for the possible future use of the marsh. He said good progress was being made and they would be meeting within a few weeks again. A councillor said the issue is long overdue and that it should be dealt with under the full scrutiny of the public. It was said there was nothing to gain from negotiating behind closed doors. Richards has said that the Mayor went too far with a report he (Richards) had supplied to council members and that some information information was taken out of context. Richards also said that funding by the Wildlife Habitat Canada is in jeopardy if council does not move on the issue. Over the past couple of years everything has been on hold while the ownership of the marsh is clarified and to whom will continue with the management. The marsh is one of the largest and highest quality on the north shore of Lake Ontario supporting 361 varities of plants, including 41 rare plants. It also supports 254 species of birds, 27 different mammals, mammals, 12 species of amphibians and repities' as well as 19 species of fish. Pines' pilot project going board-wide The Lifestyles Curriculum An unusual drug education program, program, piloted in 1985 at The Pines Senior Public School near Newcastle, Newcastle, and Clarke High School near Orono, is ready to go Board-wide. The program integrates drug education with the regular Science and English curriculum in Grades 7 to 10, rather than presenting it as a completely separate subject. For example, example, Grade 10 students studying the novel "You Are Expelled" can choose to focus more closely on parts of that novel - the nature of alcoholism and its effect on family life. In a Grade 7 Science unit involving involving the properties of matter, students can study the physical properties properties of some over-the-counter drugs and their effects on the body.. The project was developed jointly by the Board and the Addiction Research Foundation, Durham Region Centre. Dave Parker, Intermediate Intermediate Cu'rriculum Consultant with the Board, describes the program program as "an attitudinal and factual approach" to drug education. "Although drug education is fraught with moral issues, the way to do it is not through moralizing but through facts, ' ' he says. He says one advantage of the program is teachers are not'required to take on a completely new subject but, instead can integrate the'many ARF resource materials with their current courses. ' Bob Finlay, Director of Durham's ARF says, "the material is very responsive tot the students. Teachers can pick and choose the topics according to their comfort* level." „ Finlay says curriculum studies will not prevent drug abuse. "Curriculum "Curriculum is not the magic bullet. There is no magic bullet," he says. Parker t says he hopes the program will arm students with infôrmation, allowing them to make informed choices. Teachers representing everjf school family in the region will attend attend a special Board in-service on 18 November at the Board office. Parker says the Board will soon , be adding a health and physical education component. For further information on this program, call' Don Dawson, Principal Principal at East Northumberland Secondary School, and one ot the initiators of the program at (613) 475-0540, or Dave Parker or Stan Green, Co-ordinator of Curriculum, Curriculum, at the Board Office at (416) 372-6871 or Bob Finlay with the Addiction Research Foundation, Foundation, Durham Region Centre at (416) 576-6277. The Values, Influences and Peer Program This program, currently available in 26 Grade 6 classes in the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board, is now expanding to include schools The 12 week course covers 12 subject areas which include drug abuse and dea! m 8 w ' l h peer pressure. It is conducted jointly by a classroom teacher and a police constable. Stan Green, Co-ordinator of Curriculum, says there is a waiting list of teachers and schools in this region for the course, but the problem problem is police forces lack sufficient trustees voted to notify the ministries involved (Education, and the Attorney General) of the demand demand and the specific needs in this area. Human Growth and Development This program, which has been in place since 1973, starts at the primary level and moves through to the junior and intermediate levels. It includes sections on household hazards, medications, and decisionmaking. decisionmaking. Stan Green, Co-ordinator of Curriculum, says, "because the document is about 17 years old, we felt it was time to have another look at it." A committee is currently working pn new guidelines, some of which will be ready by January. Other Programs At the high school level, other programs include Students Against Drunk Driving, and peer counselling. counselling. The police departments also offer offer other programs in the schools, beginning at the primary level. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 14th WE'RE HERE VIEWERS CHOICE VIDEO & T.V. INC. MAIN STREET, ORONO 983-8890 Wards I, II, Re-Elect Harvey Partner Hydro Commission ' November 14th .16 Years Service Chairman of Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission . for the past 8 years. 38 years in business - plumbing, heating, electrical I am concerned about your Hydro and if elected will do my utmost to protect your interest to deliver flower to you at cost. OSHAWA 432-3500 BOWMAN VILLE 623-1619 PORT PERRY 985-4441