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10-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 8, 1989 It was a great show in Newcastle Residents still asking for road name changes The Town of Newcastle has before it three applications calling for changes in road names within the former Township of Clarke. It was stated by the director of public . works that it costs an estimated $1500 to change the name of a road due to the procedure which has to be followed. Not only does it require staff time, cost of advertising but also the price of signs. The director also suggests that any applicant in the future be charged $100 for a request of a road name change. Counc. Hamre wondered if such amount was enough to curb the requests that have been made. Requests now before council call for a change to Langstaff Road from Shiloh in the sixth concession. It is also requested that Pollard Road be changed to Bowen Road between concessions 3 and 4 and as well the naming of a road in lot 5 between concessions 8 and 9 be McMillan Road. The public works department is to follow the proper process in which all residents will be able to express their views., The Newcastle and District Historical Society sponsored ah excellent Collector's show in the Newcastle Hall for Sunday of this week. It created much interest interest with crowds of people at tending. --ictured with the group above is Mr. and Mrs. Gunter, second and third from left) from Orono. There were 24 excellent displays of collector items in the show, all provided by area citizens and a number from Orono. 46 convictions for no building permits A number of builders who have been denying the need for a building permit were taken to court by the Town of Newcastle. On January 17th the charges were heard in provincial court resulting . in 46 convictions with a total fine of $23,000. Mayor Hubbard said builders had to meet the Town's requirements requirements and the Town had to . come down with steel. "They are Health council plans mental health services The Durham Region District Health Council, an advisory council to Health Minister Elinor Caplan, has launched an extensive review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Durham Region. The study is being undertaken by a special Task Force established by the Council and chaired by Council Member Betty Schaefer who is Director of Nursing for the Region's Public Health Department. Department. Terms of reference for the work include the development of a current current computer based inventory of existing services, an analysis of existing existing arrangements for the assessment assessment referral and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional emotional health problems, a survey of agencies to assess gaps in service and, most important, a survey of consumers and parents requiring assistance. According to a recent Child Health Study, one in five children aged 4 to 16 had one or more of four common meptal health problems problems over a six mqnth period. These were conduct disorder, hyperactivity, emotional disorder and somatization. Those' children with a problem were four times more likely to use mental health or social services six months prior to the study period than those without! However 5 of 6 children had not received these specialized services in the previous six month • period. The study concludes that a major goal should be increased effective effective primary prevention programs programs for groups of children on a school or community basis. Also, the study noted a high correlation between parental status, poverty and other socio-economic indicators indicators on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in children. Consumer Involvement Encouraged The Council is particularly concerned concerned that consumers arc included in the study. Members of the general public are invited to send in any views they have on the need for mental health services for children in Durham Region. Of particular interest is the view of parents/children who currently have to get services outside of Durham and those who have to wait a long time to see a mental health , worker within the Region. Also, the Council would like to know how difficult it is for parents/children seeking help to get the appropriate referral. Comments and concerns should, be sent in writing to: Durham Region District Health Council, Task Force on Child and Adoles- Rezoning for farm produce Committe of the Town of Newcastle has given approval for .a rezoning of lands for the development development of a farm produce and garden retail outlet. The development is located on the south of Highway 2 at Lamb's Road. It was stated that the two acre parcel allows for 24 parking spaces. cent Services, 40 King Street West, Suite 300, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1 A4. not welcome in Newcastle", she said. Counc. Hooper said he agreed with the Mayor but money charges were not enough . He said if builders do not conform then the building permits should be revoked and not renewed. A planning report states that without the required inspections staff were unable to provide occupancy occupancy permits thus causing a lot of inconvenience for' purchasers of the homes. "Gone are the laissez-faire attitude attitude which is now replaced by proactive proactive approach in building enforcement;" enforcement;" states Frank Wu, director of planning. Affordable Dream Vacation^! i Free Vacation Planning Services i Discount Cruises i Airline Tickets • Charter Vacations é Honeymoon Packages * • Hotel and Cat Reservations PEMOML ft CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES p|^ Travel Agents International We're with you all the way 68 KING ST. E., BOWMANVILLE Over 300 Agencies in North America 623*6600 THE NORTHUMBERLAND ÂND NEWCASTLE BOARD OF EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1989/90 School Year Junior and Senior , Kindergarten registration for the Clarke A.S.G. area schools will be held as indicated indicated in the following schedule., (Children currently enrolled in Junior kindergarten need not reapply for Kindergarten.) * , School Telephone Date Time Professional women plan for busy months ahead 983-5802 Thurs. 2 Mar. 9:00-11:30, 1:00-3:30 983-5006 Tues. 28 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30' 987-4262 Mon. 20 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 786-2550 Tues. 21 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 The Bowmanville Business and Professional Women's Club are looking forward to two busy months. months. The Ways and Means Committee Committee has finalized plans for a fashion show which will take place on March 8, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville. Tickets arc $12.00 and can be purchased purchased from any member of the BPW Club or by calling Vivian Pickard at 623-7221 or Irene Kon/clmann at 983-9423. "Aids in the Workplace" is the topic for the regular meeting March 16th. On Thursday. February 16th, the international international I heme will pay a special iril'iite to all the women around the world whose dreams and endeavors have made the national and international international federations of the BPW such a vibrant force. Our special guest will be the Past National Presient of the BPW, Margaret Jackson, who will talk about the International Conference in Nairobi and Project FIVE-0. The dinner meeting takes place at the Lions Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville. Wc welcome guests. Dinner tickets are $10.00 and can be reserved by calling Vivian Vivian Pickard at 623-7221 or Amarjit Sod hi at 623-6438 or Irene Kon/clmann at 983-9423 before February: 13th, Kirby Public School Orono/Lockhart P.S. Newcastle Public School Newtonville Public School 1. Children four years of age on or before 31 December 1989 may be registered. Proof of age (birth certificate, official birth registration notice, etc.) is required. > ' 2. Please bring written proof of health records Indicating immunization * dates. ' 3. Proof of public school, support should be produced at the time of registration (tax bill, property tax, or property tax notice). 4. Precise information regarding location of residence and postal code is important. Rural residents require lot and concession numbers. 5. Parents are requested tq telephone the school for an appointment time. Charles W- Kennedy 1 Superintendent of Instruction (Personnel) Date of Publication: ' February 8, 1989 February 15. 1989