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l 9 * Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 1, 2000 COUNCIL NOTES ALZHEIMER SOCIETY These notes were taken at the General Purpose and Administration (GP&A) Meeting held on the morning of Monday February 28, 2000, at Clarington's Administration Centre. Need answers for the kids Following up on a commitment commitment made to a Newcastle teen last November, Sally Ward told Councillors in a presentation Monday, that kids are frustrated with the lack of programs available to them. Ward told of a conversation she had with a teen last November. "He was expressing expressing his dissatisfaction with the fact that there was literally no where to go and nothing to do." Ward said, at that time, she would look into it and report back. Ward enlisted the help of her neighbour, a Clarke High School English teacher. Melanie Doyle asked her students students to express in writing, their ideas about what they want by way of facilities in their town, and how they feel about the present situation. Students stated that having a youth facility would make Newcastle a fun, nice place to live, it would get kids off the streets and it would attract visitors visitors to Newcastle. "There is a growing resentment, anger and frustration from the adults and business owners towards the burgeoning group of teens who meet regularly at the bench by the Newcastle Community Centre," Ward stated. "These bench teens are only an outward symptom of community-locked kids with nothing stimulating to do." Of the 61 students partaking partaking in the exercise, 28 said they would like to see pool tables in the youth facility, 17 wanted an arcade, 9 said the old box factory in Newcastle would be a good spot for a Centre, 16 wanted a skateboard skateboard park beside the Town Hall or near the Public School or down by the waterfront. "We need to get the youth on side with their ideas' and an action plan that involves ' them," said Ward. "I need some answers for these kids," Ward stated. "If the Bowmanville Youth Centre costs roughly $60,000 a year to run, and only $30,0Q0 annually for the next three years has been set aside to establish outreach programs to other communities, how can you expect to do anything beyond barely scraping the $30,000 necessary from community community fundraising just for Bowmanville?" she asked. Ward passed her sheaf of essays from the Clarke, students students to the Municipal Deputy Clerk, and had already previously previously given copies to Community Services Director, Joe Caruana. Committee members voted to look at the issues raised by Ward, and get back to her. Ward had been looking for more immediate answers, but was informed that is not how things were done. MNR asked to complete mapping Clarington will ask that the Ministry of N atural Resources (MNR) complete the wetland mapping Black/Farewell Creek areas in Courtice. A previously designated Provincially Significant Wetland in this area, stops at a proposed road extension. "Not because the wetland ends there, but because of an error, which should have been addressed and corrected long ago," stated Kerry Maydam at Monday's GP&A meeting. Wetlands south of the road extension were not examined because MNR was of the understanding, based on information information from others, that development in this area had already been draft approved. "As it turns out, this information information was not correct," stated Maydam. "This would have been a logical extension of the provincially significant wetland wetland complex," she added. Maydam is part of a group fighting a proposed housing development from building too close to the wetland. The group have to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in April. If the area is declared a significant significant wetland by the province, 120 metre setbacks must be adhered to. Without the designation, a minimum of 5 metre setbacks will be applied to the proposed subdivision. subdivision. - Maydam states in her presentation, presentation, "we have been told by MNR that a formal request by either the Region or the Municipality must be made in order for them to extend the wetland mapping into the proposed proposed area and give their designation." designation." Clarington will make that formal request to the MNR. On Sunday, May 7th, 2000 the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be hosting Its' 9th annual Chocolate Lovers' Luncheon at Cullen Gardens In Whitby, Ontario from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is a fundraiser to assist with the provision of support sèrvices for caregivers, caregivers, friends and family members, and for Alzheimer and related dementia research. The goal is to raise $5,000. "We feel very confident that we will meet our goal or to surpass it," says Brenda McConnell, Executive Director. Tickets will be sold at $35.00 per person, and due to a waiting list last year, people are encouraged to purchase their ticket well In advance. To purchase a ticket, ticket, call (905) 576-2567 or stop by the Alzheimer Society office at 419 King Sheet West (In the Oshawa Centre), Suite 205. A delicious lunch of 8 ounce chicken with a lemon herb sauce, vegetables, roasted potatoes, and a gar den salad will be served. Last year's fashion show was a success, and will be Included once again this year. Local stores; including Addition- Elle, Audrey Jeunes and Sears will participate in the fashion fashion show, exhibiting the latest latest trends and styles. A chance for one of the five door prizes, a decadence of chocolate, and fun will all be included. Each person will have a chance to win cash prizes, and the grand prize of a weekend getaway with dinner dinner and theatre tickets. Donations for balloon prizes are needed. To date donations from Home Hardware, Whitby Massage Therapy Clinic, Parkwood Estate and Gallery, The Body 1 Shop, Kids Zone Family Fun, The Bay, Tim Hortons and Cullen Gardens have been received. To donate, call (905) 576-2567. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region mission is to improve the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer Disease (or related dementia) and their caregivers. Today, one In thirteen over the age of 65, or over 300,000 Canadians have Alzheimer Disease and related dementias; dementias; In 2030, this number will Increase to three-quarters three-quarters of a million. Locally, more than 3000 Durham Region residents are dealing with the effect of Alzheimer Disease and related dementias. dementias. REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL--INCLUDE CHIROPRACTIC Ernest Schroeder, B.Sc. D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic 74?6 Thompson Road, Kendal, ON L0A 1E0 Telephone (905) 983-5510 The Community Services Department is'pleased to offer children ages 4-13 the opportunity to participate in two fantastic programs during our fUarch Break Extravaganza Enj swi s mr DAY CAMP activities such as arts ai ning, skating, sports, an rid c: dga r afts mes. Tit esday \ (Music ; Makers & S] nasj :atin a at Wi vt Fri Rickard Complex) idnesday (Purple Wood hursday (HalloweenP< day (Pyjama Day & Sin at Courtice Complex! Trip rtrty) imin >) fi§! DA 1 XTi ups • •/ ■ Monday (Roy Swimming a Tuesday (Ki ai Ont i Cou ds Zo: ario Muse rtice Coni] ne &Bowb um & ôleîii:; Wednesi Thursday (Pu at Rickard R Firiday (Ontc iay (K rple V( ecrea nio Sc 4etro Zoo) r oods & SI tion Comp rience Cei mating lex) 1 itre)::;::iiii March 13 th - March 17 th r I ewbyttjtw you weed to know... Progroan Hours Both programs run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Extended Care is provided in two periods per day--one prior to program (7:30 to 8:30 am) and one fol-, lowing program (4:30 to 5:30 pm). Children may register for one or both of the care periods. Extended Care fee is $5.00 per day. I Cosis l Day Camp Single Day $30.00 Full Week $80.00 Day Trips Single Day $ 47.00 Rill Week $132.00 Camp Locations Camp location at Courtice Community. Complex 404-1525 or Garnet B. Rickard' Recreation Complex at 623-5728.