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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 25, 1989 From Around the Region Loss of funds to increase local tax bill All municipal councils in the area along with the Region of Durham are objecting to the province's freeze on unconditional grants to come into effect this year. The province has told municipalities there will be no increase increase this year in the unconditional grant. The province is, however, increasing increasing conditional grants by 5.4 percent over that of last year. Objects to increase in increased fees to OSSTA The Peterborough-Victoria- Northumberland and Newcastle Separate School Board of Education Education has objected to an increase in membership fees to • the Ontario Separate School Trustees' Association Association (OSSTA). The membership fees have increased increased from $25,211 to $34,569. Although the board objected to the increase they again took out membership in the organization. Local board to follow provincial prayer ban The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education is working to fall in line with a provincial provincial directive banning the exclusive use of the Lord's Prayer, which went into effect a couple of weeks ago. Schools may now include a period of silence or readings, which may include the Lord's Prayer, or both in their opening or closing exercises. The directive also said that schools must start the day or end the day with the singing of O Canada. No readings from a particular ' religious tradition are to be allowed and no religious reading may be used used exclusively or given primacy. Schools choosing to hold readings must assure they reflect the multicultural nature of Ontario society. Opening exercises may still include the Lord's Prayer but they must be rotated to incorporate other religious and secular readings. Peterborough man named 'Angler of the Year' 28 year old Robert Curry Jr. ot Peterborough has been named Angler of the Year by the Ontario Anglers and Hunters. Curry had 18 prize-winning entries in eight classes of the Molson Export Big Fish Contest. Contest. Curry releases 99 percent of his catch only using those that have been damaged during catching. Police seek assistance to find man abducted Regional Police are asking public help in finding* an Oshawa man abducted abducted from an Oshawa Hotel on Boxing Day. Terry Spindler, 21, was last seen being dragged from the Genosha Hotel. Police believe the man was driven somewhere to an isolated area near Oshawa and beaten to death. Wants pilot project to pick up hazardous waste The Region of Durham Public works committee has approved a sum of $30,000 to hire Simcoe Engineering to carry out the first phase of a demonstration project to collect hazardous household wastes. Such wastes would include paint, insecticides, herbicides and turpinetine. The firm would hold public meetings in Ajax and Pickering and determine the quantities of such waste, how it was to be collected, transported and disposed. Would hire 27 more for public works The Regional Public Works committee committee has suggested that the department hire 27 new employees, three immediately and the remainder remainder through the budget process. process. The problem of locating the new employees resulted in the department department hiring a consultant to determine determine the issue. Oshawa ski racers role the slopes Oshawa skiers ruled the slopes in a recent competition with the Oshawa Hershey Alpine A team winning over a group from Devil Elbow. The Oshawa A team was headed by Jason Carlton having the best time of all skiers having a time of 1 minute 2.05 seconds. Second place went with a time of 1 minute 4.40 seconds. Winter too tough for Gypsy moth The Region of Durham public works committee was told by a Ministry of Natural Resources representative that the Gypsy Moth problem does not appear to be be as damaging as first thought. He said ministry personnel seeking seeking egg masses last fall in the Region, had difficulty in finding any. It was suggested that the Region delay any spraying schedule until at least 1990 after a survey of egg masses in the area this fall. The Oak Ridge moraine is one area susceptable to the moth as the moth loves devouring oak leaves. Double digit tax increase at Regional level * The Regional treasurer has suggested suggested that the tax rate increase for regional taxpayers should be at least in the double digit figures. He said 10 percent or above should be needed to keep pace with services demanded by a growing community. The department estimates has started off with a 27.5 percent increase-which include pro-- grams that have been shelved for a number of years, stated the treasurer. Compost project determined a success This fall the Region undertook in Whitby the Collection of fallen leaves to then be composted. It has been determined that the ' project was a success raking in 143 tonnes of leaves. Compost will be available for local residents and others. Only one hitch a Brooklin area farmer picked up a quantity of bags to use on his farm in Brooklin. Durham high students out due to strike 18,000 Durham High School students were off school Monday due to the strike by 1300 secondary teachers. Classified Ads (Continued from page 9) HELP WANTED Experienced Goss Community Web Pressman. Also Solna 225 two colour pressman with experience experience on process colour work. Phone (705)647-6791. Ext. 12. GARDENING/ HORTICULTURE HYDROPONIC Suppliers for greenhouse or growroom. Suppliers Suppliers of Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium lights. Hydroponic Hydroponic equipment and kits. Send S2 for catalogue (refundable) or phone (613)744-6786. B & B Hydroponic Gardens Inc. 1161 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, Ont Kl J 7S6. FOR SALE STEEL BUILDINGS, genuine savings, straight walls. Beat upcoming upcoming price increase. These buildings are all steel and are of the finest quality. Phone 1-800- 267-9432. ' FARMERS & Businesses: Warmth Insulation Spray Urethane Urethane and Monoglass Spray-On Insulation. (613)267-6711, 133 Gore St East, Perth, Ontario K7H U6. FLEA MARKET. Smiths Falls, every Sunday. Year round. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 65 Cornelia St East (613)283-8448.100 stalls. Something Something for everyone. New, collectibles, collectibles, crafts, antiques. Dealers welcome. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES International Company has produced produced an unusual income opportunity. opportunity. Earn $200 - $1000 plus per week part-time/full-time. Cheryl Vogel (416)986-5171, Glen Andrews (613)962-1859. The board has offered a 4.75 percent percent increase in salary annually over the two year agreement and would hire an extra 40 teachers over the next two years. Pearson Lanes to continue expansion Bill Little, owner of Pearson Lanes in Whitby, and who spoke to the Orono D.B.I.A. last fall is building a $1.5 million expansion to his commercial heritage concept. ' The addition is some 16,000 square feet and includes 20 commercial commercial stores. Pearson Lanes has won an Ontario Ontario Architectural Conservancy award for its uniqueness. Little states strip development and plazas, just cannot offer the same feeling. A comfortable place for people. Delegates tackle farm problems Delegates from Durham and neighbouring counties are to tackle a number of issues pertaining to farming, land use and waste management. The meeting was sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and was held in Lindsay on Monday. 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The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE By-law 88-193 being a by-law to amend By-law 87-156 entitled a by-law to provide for the licensing, regulating and keeping of dogs WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle deems it advisable to amend By-law 87-156 of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle hereby enacts as follows: 1 . That Section II of By-law 87-156 is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: (1) No person shall own or harbour and no household shall own or harbour more than three (3) dogs, within the Urban Areas of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village as designated by Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by- , law. * . , Those persons currently in contravention of this section will be required ta comply not later than April 2, 1989. 2. That Section II 2(a) of By-law 87-156 be deleted and replaced with the following: (a) the owner of a dog in the Town of Newcastle shall pay to the Town of Newcastle,.in each year, a licence fee as follows: (i) For a spayed or neutered dog, upon presentation of proof of spaying or neutering '$10.00 each (ii) For the first and second dog $20.00 each (iii) For the third dog $30.00 (iv) For the fourth and each additional additional dog $50#Q0 each* NOTE: Anyone wishing to license more than three (3) dogs is advised to refer to Schedule 'A'. 3. That Section III (14) of By-law 87-156 be deleted and replaced with the following: « ' ' (I) any owner claiming a dog which has been seized and impounded shall pay to the Animal Control Officer the following pound fees: (a) $30.00 tor the first impounding of a dog in a calendar year; (b) $50.00 for each subsequent impounding o,f that dog in the same calendar year. (II) the amount of the maintenance fee payable under Section (I) shall be $10.00 per day for each day that the dog remains impounded including including the day of seizure and impounding. 4. Thi,s by-law shall come into effect on the day of • enactment. By-law read a first and second time this 19th day of December 1988 . ' * By-law read a third time and finally passed this 19th day of December 1988. Marie Hubbard .MAYOR Date of Publication: ' January 25, 1989 Patti Barrie CLERK P.O. A2291