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; - <*«*> WeetehfTimes, Wednesday. December IS, ÛOÔÙ^ Province reviewing recommendations "The Ontario government of wolf interactions, numbers is reviewing a report that of wolf prey and their habitat, makes recommendations on public education, and man- the long-term management agement of the greater and sustainability of the wolf Algonquin ecosystem, population of Algonquin The Algonquin Wolf Park," Natural Resources Advisory Group is made up of Minister John Snobelen people living near the Park announced on December 7, and representatives from the 2000. Federation of Anglers and "I am considering all the Hunters (OFAH), the Ontario report's recommendations, I Fur Managers Federation look forward to consulting (OFMF), the University of with various interested Waterloo, and the Ministry of groups," said Snobelen "This Natural Resources, government recognizes the The AWAG hosted a Wolf importance of wolves in Population and Habitat Algonquin Park." Viability Assessment, work- The Algonquin Wolf shop in February 2000 which Advisory Group's (AWAG) was attended by over 60 peo- report was initiated and pie including biologist, funded by the Ministry of researchers and geneticists Natural Resources. It aims to from universities, colleges, ensure that the eastern the Ontario and Quebec gov- CanadianWolf (Canis lycaon) emments, and Canadian and population in the Park is U.S. federal governments, maintained at a sustainable The AWAG based its recom- level within the capacity of mendations on the findings the Park's ecosystem. of the workshop and subse- The report makes 24 rec- quent discussions, and their ommendations on issues evaluation of current knowl- such as hunting and trap- edge of these wolves, ping of wolves, management Destiny Manor & Lakeridge Health Celebrate milestones Oshawa, ON - Destiny The outgoing Board of Manor, addiction treatment Destiny Manor and the orig- services for women, hosted inal founder were recognized an Open House December 12 for their dedication and ser- to celebrate their 20th vices. "This partnership is a anniversary and to mark the merging of strengths," said official transfer of the pro- Sandy Brown, Chair, Destiny gram to Pinewood Centre of Manor Board of Directors, Lakeridge Health. Pinewood "and we look forward to the has provided alcohol and future with Pinewood and drug treatment services since Lakeridge Health." 1967 to residents of Durham With the amalgamation, Region, and has recently Pinewood Centre is the sec- added gambling treatment. ond largest addiction service In the past twenty years, program in the province. Destiny Manor has grown "Pinewood Centre is very from respite housing for pleased that the amalgama- women recovering from tlon has reached finition and addictions to a provincially we are equally thankful to recognized treatment facility. , the Ministry of Health and Orono Peewee Reps have successful week To begin a busy week, the Orono Peewee Reps played Sunderland on November 14th. Orono clearly outplayed outplayed Sunderland and defeated them 4-0. Scoring for Orono was Doug Garliek assisted by Steve Burt, Mike Fuller assisted by Doug Garliek, Ryan Knox assisted by Steve Hicks and Mark Spiers assisted by Steve Hicks and Daniel Reilly. Goalie Shane Winters was steadfast in net. On November 16th the Peewees faced Mariposa. Mariposa put up a good fight in the first period but soon succumbed to Orono's fervor. Scoring for Orono at the top of the second period was Steve Burt, hammering the puck into the net assisted by Brent Vanstone and Doug Deboo. Orono scored three more times in the third, two of those goals deftly maneuvered maneuvered into Mariposa's new by Steve Hicks and one slammed home by Ryan Knox with assists by Doug Deboo, Ryan Knox, Steve Hicks and Brent Vanstone. Mariposa saved face with one goal in the final minutes of the game, final score 4-1 for Orono. Fantastic saves by goalie Alex Hart! On November 17 and 18, the Orono Peewee Reps participated in a tournament Long Term Care, the Durham Haliburton Kawartha and Pine Ridge District Health Council, and to our community community partners for their support support during this transition," said Paul McGaiy, Program Leader Pinewood Centre, Lakeridge Health. "Pinewood has always been committed to providing a continuum of services, and this amalgamation will enhance the seamless transition transition between services for women of Durham Region," said McGary. Destiny Manor's abstinence based program has achieved remarkable success and is one of the core programs for women in Ontario. hosted in Manvers. The first game was against the Ops, an aggressive and disciplined team; they certainly gave Orono a run for their money. Ops began the scoring at the top of the first period and Orono played hard/to match and beat that goal. No assists in this game-defenseman Evan Moore blasted the puck by the Ops netminder halfway through the second period. At midpoint of the third period, sniper Ryan Knox earns a goal of his own and with 1 second left in the game, Ryan Knox scores an empty netter wrapping up a 3-1 win over' Ops. Shane Winters was outstanding outstanding in net! The Orono Peewee's next,challenge was against Oshawa. Scoring for Orono in the first period was Steve Burt assisted by Brandon Gauthier and Doug Garliek. The teams remained neck and neck for the duration of the second period with Oshawa . and Orono scoring two goals apiece. A great breakaway by Doug Deboo earns Orono a point and another by speedy Josh Moffat assisted by Steve Burt and Mark Spiers. Orono scores twice more in the,third, Brandon Gauthier and Steve Hicks to wrap up a 5-2 win. Great goal-tending Alex Hart! The Orono , Peewee Reps advance to the A finals. Manvers charges out hard and fast and scores three times in the first period, however Orono is just as determined and scores twice. Doug Garliek powers by Manvers and scores assisted by Steve 'Burt and Mark Spiers weaves his way to the net scoring the second goal assisted by Steve Flicks. To tie the game 3-3 is Steve Hicks whose stick handling handling technique earns the goal unassisted. U «fortunately, Orono loses their composure against the Manvers squad and the result is a 7-3 loss. Despite the loss the team worked well together to successfully successfully earn their spot as A finalists. Good work Orono! To wrap up the week, the Orono Peewee Reps hosted an exhibition game against Brighton. Orono simply overwhelmed overwhelmed the Brighton team and obtained an 8-0 win. Dufferin Aggies (continued from Pg.5) Rookie Mark McAlister and veteran Jim Conboy played well in both ends of the rink. Greg Bester managed managed to play great defense but also contributed with his forays into the opponent's end. Steve Foster the senior member of the staff contributed contributed two points with his bullet like shot from the point. Bob Witheridge chipped in with two goals and linemate Teddy with one to lead the offense. The team was short three key players, Robert Milfordfcracked kneecap, Brandon Baker( suspension) and Tyler Knight ( promotion on the job ). One never knows what might have happened happened with these three on the ice. Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home' THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping CORY KUIPERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 623-5668 OFF STREET PARKING Drunk driving charges cnntinnu la rise The number of people Oshawa, Whitby, turbance, one operating a charged with impaired driving Bowmanville, Ajax, motor vehicle with no insur- in the third week of the Pickering, Courtice, Uxbridge ance, one being intoxicated in Durham Regional Police and Port Perry. . public place. Several G2 Christmas R I.D.E; continues Other charges include oiie drivers were charged with to increase. refusal to provide breath sam- having consumed alcohol About 10 people a week pie, one driving while dis- before getting behind the have been charged in the pro- qualified, one causing a dis- wheel, gram which is operated in J ' ' Week 3 Accumulated 3 Week Total 6,550 Vehicles were stopped by R:I.D.E. 19,226 67 People were given Roadside breath tests 224 32 "12 hour suspensions" for registering a " WARN" 65 9 People were charged with DRIVING OVER 80 mgs. 29 H Holiday Closure of the Region's Waste Management Facilities. The Region's Waste Facilities in Oshawa, Port Perry and Blackstock will be çlosed Decern be r24th, 25th, 26tb and 31st as well as January 1st. These sites will also have reduced hours on December 23rd and December 30th, opening at 8:00 a.m. and closing at noon. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, .January 2nd, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. . J. R. McCorkell, P. Eng. Commissioner of Works