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A -m Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 29, 1989-5 From Around the Region tied Measles Scare Health Officials have reported ; 548 casesof Red Measles across Ontario Ontario this year, so far, as compared to last year's total of 290 cases. An Ontario Disease Surveillance Report shows measles to peak every 5 to 7 years, 1986 being the recent . ' peak with 1,309 cases. Health authorities are now launching launching a campaign urging parents to have the younger children vaccinated, vaccinated, stating that 95% of those vaccinated will not contract measles. Controversy Over Mandatory Dress Code Local school boards have been discussing the possibility of a mandatory mandatory dress code for St. Mary's and Cobourg High Schools. A committee has been formed of school administrators, students and trustees to investigate the situation as well as questionaires being sent out to the parents. Last year the mandatory dress . code was shot down by students and the majority feel the same today. They're content as it stands now with the current general dress code, and school uniform is an optional form of student wear. Welfare rolls continue to increase Recent figures point to an increase increase in the welfare rolls in Durham Region. There were 6, 153 people, including dependents, on welfare at the end of September up I. 3 percent from August and up II. 9 percent comparing with September 1988. The situation is no worse than in other Regional areas and is, in fact somewhat better. Wants a Further Group Home for Girls Henwood Group Homes Ltd. of Oshawa, now operating four such homes in Oshawa for girls, hopes to open a fifth home. Application has been made to Oshawa Council for approval of a new group home that would house, nine girls. Counsellors are on duty at the home. Referral comes from t h e Children's Aid Society and by the courts. Cobourg Garbage Costs Could Be -Rising Cost for^ garbage disposal in Cobourg, could be on the increase if approval is not obtained in a extension extension to their Eagleson landfill site. The Town is appealing^ decision decision that the landfill site must'be closed this coming year. Costs for taxpayers could increase increase by $265.00 on the tax bill. Warns of dangers of a quickly growing county Outgoing Warden of Northumberland Northumberland County, Roger Wilson, warned some' 300 area politicians, that Toronto growth was trickling into the area. He said if they were to grow together they must now work together as never before. Wilson said the county need not sacrifice the environment or food land just to be profitable. Wilson said another 100,000 people are ex- led in the County within the next 20 years. Paul Martin Key Speaker At Northumberland Meet Paul Martin, a possible candidate for the leadership of the Federal Liberal Party is the keynote speaker at a Liberal dinner,to be held in Cobourg. French Immersion students say "Non" French Immersion students at Central School in Port Hope have written letters to the Town objecting objecting to the Town's stand of providing providing communications only in ■English. Port Hope recently passed, a resolution in which they made English the only official language in the municipality. Students said French was interesting interesting and that French visitors, when they visited, would have a hard time without French signs. Genealogical Society meet December 5th The Whitby-Oshawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Durham Region will meet Tuesday, December 5th.at 7:15 p.m. in the Whitby Library. Meeting open to all the public. Information call 723-7460. Research on Rice Lake underway Researchers under Dr. D. J. McQueen McQueen of York University are studying studying Rice lake to test the theory that if the lake's Walleye population population was boosted, they would eat more Yellow Perch, allovying more Zooplankton to live which in turn' eat more algae resulting in a cleaner lake. Expect to loose $9.5 million in tax take The Durham Board of Education expects to loose some $9.5 million due to the sharing of commercial and industrial tax base with the Separate School Board. The sharing aspect comes under new provincail legislation. The Durham Board, like the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board want to be assured I hey receive compensation for this loss from the province. Without compensation, for the $9.5 million loss, school taxes would have to rise 2.7 percent. 415 Workers Back on Job in Lindsay A settlement has been reached between the union and Libby- Owens-Ford of Canada, Lindsay, manufacturer of glass for GM trucks. The three year contract will bring hourly wage rates for skilled trades to $16.93 and for production workers to $11.25 at the. end of the contract. Wants Waste Incinerator Put on Hold The Durham Region's Planning committee recommends that the Region ask the province to put a hold on a proposed medical waste incinerator for the Courtice Industrial Industrial area. The committee is seeking completion of local and regional study on the plan that has been put forth by Browning-Ferris Industries Ltd. (BFI). BFI has submitted submitted a draft environmental assessment assessment for the proposal. Recommend increase in water bills Three regional committees have recommended a 7.9 percent hike for water and sewer charges this coming coming year. The recommendation is expected to be passed by council this week. Will discuss school dress code A dress code for St. Mary's Separate School in Cobourg has been a matter of debate lately in particular to mandatory uniforms. At the present time a general dress code is in effect which also allows uniforms but rules out clothing such as short shorts. The school students and staff voted down a mandatory uniform last year. Predicts an uphill battle Hamilton Township council has warned couples wishing to establish a group home in Bewdley for treating teenages with drug abuse and alcohol problems, could have an uphill battle on. their hands. The couple now operate a foster home for drug and alcohol abuse cases. They would like to expand the home to include treatment and within two years accommodate a maximum of 16 youths. Wesley ville Church Controversy The controversy continues as to whether or not the abandoned Wesleyville church should be declared a historical site. The first applications put in by a group of citizens was unsuccessful but they're back again, this time with the support and recommendation recommendation of the chqrch's Board of Directors. Directors. However, spme of the. local taxpayers are against the idea and have formed a petition stating tlje lengthy cost of restoration and maintenance necessary. Olde Tyme Christmas Caddie Walk As part of Port Hope's traditional traditional Olde . Tyme Christmas Celebration, a candlelight walk will be held December 1st at 7:00 p.m., with choir members from local churches leading the way carrying lanterns and singing ' Christmas Carols. Will Emslie will head the walk beginning at the corners of Brown and Walton Streets and descending to the Port Hope hydro office, where a huge pine tree will light up Christmas. Then everybody gathers round to sip hot apple cider donated by the local merchants and chant a few more Christmas tunes. Local athlete dominates Martial Arts tournament Fourteen year old Allison Poole, a student at Port Hope's Tae Kwon School went undefeated at the Pan Am Open Martial Arts Tournament in London last week, winning the Women's Middleweight Black Belt Championship. Allison has achieved her black - belt credentials in just 18 months, and is now training for the Ontario Black Belt Team Competition with : her coach/instructor Rick Ford. She's already set a goal to qualify for the Olympic Games in 1992. Region Raises Anti For Health Officer The Region of Durham has raised its anti to obtain a Mecfical Officer of Health. Dr. Jean Gray retired on October 31st after 13 years with the (Continued page 7) Lottery profits help hospitals. On the night of the car accident, Helping hospitals is just one way This is how Lottery funds are Bruce was not expected to live. For- lottery profits,are used, tunately, a specially equipped and Lottery profits are also used to staffed trauma.unit was ready and provide grants in other areas such standing by at a nearby hospital. as helping people with disabilities. 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