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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 22, 1989 # __ _ Winners at Pineridge Interclub Meet JlUllOr RSIlgCrS prOgiBIII The above picture is a group of Orono Figure skaters who competed competed in a Pineridge Interclub competition competition recently. (Left to right) Melisa Allen, 1st place in flight at Pre-Juvenile level; Tracy Eames, 2nd place overall in flight and final at Pre-Novice level; Michelle Rutherford, 1st place overall in flight and 2nd place overall in finals in Pre-Juvenile level; Melissa Colville, 1st place overall in flight and final at Pre- Juvenile level; Ailan McKenzie, 2nd place overall in flight and 1st place overall in final at Preliminary level and Melonie Allin, 3rd place overall in final at Beginner's level. As first place winners overall in finals, Ailan McKenzie and Melissa Colville will compete at the EOSIC competition in Petawawa on March 4th and 5th. Congratulations. offers challenges If you're 17 and love the great outdoors -- or just want a chance to experience it - it's time to apply to become a Junior Ranger with the Ministry of Natural Resources. The junior ranger program -- which runs for eight weeks beginning beginning in July -- provides opportunities for teenagers, both male and female, to learn first-hand about fish, wildlife, parks, water, land and forest management. Activities to award a contract to upgrade its elevators, Health Minister Elinor Caplan announced today. Northern Elevator Ltd. of Scarborough Scarborough has been awarded the contract contract with work to start immediately. immediately. The project is expected to be completed within the next couple of months. Mrs. Caplan said the ministry will pay $66,621 toward the total project project cost of $104,931. The hospital is responsible for the remaining amount. range from planting trees to creating portages. During the summer summer junior rangers will learn about everything from canoeing to first aid. The JRs earn a basic wage of $15 a day, six days a week, plus free room and board and subsidy for travel costs. Thirty-five camps (15 female and 20 male) will be operated across the province this summer. As well, one male camp is bilingual which means that theguest speakers, lectures and handotits use both official languages. To be eligible for one of the 900 positions available, students born between August 1, 1971 and December 31, 1972 must apply to the Ministry of Natural Resources by March 31, 1989. Applications are available from the ministry's JR program office in Room 4502, 99 Wellesley St. W„ Toronto, by calling collect (416) 965-1258, or from your local MNR district office. "FLOWERS PLUS" FLOWERS, GIFTS and CRAFTS 29 KING STREET EAST, NEWCASTLE, ONTARIO 987-1500 From Around the Region Community School Centre shows profit Pringle Creek Public School operating as a Community School Centre came up with a $8,000 profit in its first year of operation. The operation is a joint effort between the Town of Whitby and the Board of Education. The two share the cost of the operation of the school so that both students and the citizens at large can use the facilities. Thirty courses in recreation and general interest subjects were offered offered during the past year. Will draft response for Junior Kindergarten The Durham Board of Education is to draft a response as to its stand on Junior Kindergarten after a number of requests for Junior Kindergarten. A number of new trustees want to take a new look at providing Junior Kindergarten while former members are disturbed over the crowded position at the public schools. Another thousand students would add to the present overcrowding overcrowding position. Nursing shortage being felt in Port Hope The shortage of nurses which is being felt across the Province is also a matter of concern in the Port Hope-Cobourg area. It is, however, not as acute as in the Metro area. The biggest need is for nurses working on a part-time basis or at long-term care facilities. ' ■ The problem in long term care is , that wages are not as high as in th'e unionized hospitals. Hipe resolves to go with new assessment base Hope Township has resolved to go with updated assessment figures for the 1989 tax bill. The Township accepts the 1984 market value of property for 1989 rather than the former 1940 market value figures. A public meeting is to be held by the Assessment Department at which lime staff will meet residents on a one-on-one basis. I here are some swings and change in individual assessments. Fire destroys new Port Perry building Fire caused damage estimated from $400,000 to $500,00 in the Reach Industrial Park in Port Perry recently. Two businesses were involved, Casson Products Ltd. and Nik-a- Time Transport Ltd. Some equipment equipment was destroyed. Raises $188,000 for Leaukemia research Oshawa marathon swimmer, Jim Kinlin, Oshawa, was the subject of a Globe TV newscast recently. Kinlin through his marathon swims at a city pool has raised $188,000 for leukemia research. In January Kinlin completed a 21 mile swim in aid of leukemia. It has been an annual event for the swimmer. Good Grades for Fort Hope police Port Hope police have increased their crime solving cases by five percent percent over the past year. Police Chief Ron Hoath states he is well satisfied with the results of the department over the past year. He gave some 'credit in solving crime to the Crimestoppers program program and to the RIDE program both of which operate year round. The chief does however speak of déficiences in the Young Offenders Act. He states, "It is a terrible act ' and does not accomplish that which it is supposed to." No money now for Cherrywood water Some 120 residents, who were expecting expecting Regional Water services in Cherrywood, now find that the Region does not have the money this year.- The design for the project is near completion. It appears that Newtonville and Greenbank are to be completed before Cherrywood. The Cherrywood Cherrywood proposed pumping station would cost some $2 million. The Region would pay $653,000 with the Province paying the remainder. Lay First Degree Murder charge in Spindler case Durham Regional Police have charged an 18 yearl old man with first degree murder in the death of Terry Spindler, 21 whose battered body was found near the Ganaraska Forest the end of January. Eight arrests have been made in connection with Spindler's death. 20 years with Board of Education, retires Robert Moorecroft, chief superintendent With the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education has announced his retirement to take place on June 30, 1989. Moorecroft joined the board administration administration in 1969 and has been associated with education for the past 38 years. Scrambling to clear harbour mouth The Port Hope Harbour Commission Commission is scrambling to get money to clear the sand out of the Port Hope harbour mouth. Part of the work was complet ed last year prior to a request from the Ministry of Natural Resources to cease work as it would jeopardize the local fishery in the Ganaraska. The commission finds a lack of available funds and the sand keeps piling up. The work was to have been completed completed last year and boaters are finding finding it difficult to use the harbour. Work in dredging the Bowmanille Harbour is well underway underway and is nearing completion. Contaminated soil claimed not a problem A senior officer with the Ministry of the Environment has stated that soil removed from the Petro Canada owned bulk fuel storage site in Hope Township will cause no probelms. The soil, smelling of diesel fuel and oil, was removed to the. Bewdley dump in. Hamilton Township. Local residents view their concerns for leaching and ask why Hope Township problems arrive arrive in their municipality, Hamilton Township. Bowmanville Memorial Hospital gets $66,621 to upgrade elevators Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. has received ministry approval Betty Lycett 983-5908 Wilda Middleton 983-9819 DURHAM REGION COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Town of Newcastle Community Care is a non-profit organization of volunteers providing services to senior citizens. We are seeking volunteers to serve on the Local Advisory Committee. Applications will be received received by the undersigned in writing until Wednesday, March 8,1989 from any eligible person who would like to be considered for an appointment. Applicants 1 should submit a letter which includes their full name, address, telephone number and possible qualifications qualifications or related experience. Roxann Brown, Chairman Newcastle Community Care 80 King Street West Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1R4 . > mm m SHI PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS NOTICE OF PROPOSED PASSING OF BY-LAW In accordance with Section 217(19) of The Municipal Act, the Council of the Town of Newcastle proposes to pass a by-law to establish the maximum sum that Council would approve In the annual estimates submitted by the Orono Business Improvement Improvement Area at $20,000. Any person who would be liable to a special charge levied in accordance with such by-law may object to the proposed bylaw bylaw by filing written notice with the Clerk of the municipality before March 22, 1989. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.'c.T.(A) Town Clerk' • Town of Newcastle . 40 Temperance Street .Bowmanville, Ontarioi L1C3A6 Qates of Publicatibn: February 22', March 1, 8. 15. 1989 P.O. A2296