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4 - Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, December 12, 2Q01 Kendal Community Centre News Janine deBoer December's Pre Teen dance is going to be held on Friday, December 21, running from 7:00 to 9:30. The cost is $5,00. For every non-perishable non-perishable food item that is donated $1 will be taken off the price of admission. So bring 5 items and get in for free. We need some parent volunteers to help chaperone this dance, anyone interested should call 905-983- 5204. Our New Year's Eve party is just around the comer. This year we will be having a Dance featuring Doc Holliday and Darrin Allin as well as a potluck buffet. Tickets are $10.00 and are available from any Board member or by calling calling 905-983-5204. Come out and ring in the New Year with your neighbours. Euchre night will be Thursday, January 31 at 7:00. Hopefullv the weather will cooperate cooperate this time and we can get a better turnout. The Kendal Community Centre is always looking for volunteers to help with events or to join one of our committees. committees. The Centre is for the entire community, so show your support and come out, volunteer and enjoy our facility. facility. Our next Board meeting is on Wednesday, January 9, at 7:30 pm if anyone is interested in coming out. For more information information on upcoming- events or for rental information call 905- 983-5204. Staying in Touch by John O'Toole stantially, to upwards of one in five people. Minister Jackson pointed out that it makes good business sense, as well as common sense, to improve accessibility both for customers customers and employees. Budget talks begin Finance Minister Jim Flaherty launched pre-budget consultations December 6th with discussions in Niagara Region. The focus of these consultations was the tourism industry, with participants such as restaurant and hotel owners discussing the economic economic issues facing their industry. Talks on health care will take place in London, December 10th. I trust that there will be an opportunity to bring these forums to the Durham Region, and will certainly advise Durham Riding Residents of any local discussions. These talks are being held earlier than in previous years to allow the minister to meet in more locations and with more people and organizations. The round-table discussions will be the most wide-ranging consultations consultations held. However, in view of the tough choices ahead, it's important that we hear what Ontario's citizens have to say. Finance Committee seeks input on Ontarians With Disabilities Act As a member of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, we have been meeting with Ontario residents across the Province for input into the Ontarians With Disabilities Act (Bill 125) This is an Act to improve the identification, remo val and prevention of barriers barriers faced by persons with disabilities and to make related amendments to other Acts. Introduction of this legislation legislation builds on a foundation of nearly $6 billion a year in programs programs and services for persons with disabilities, and $1 billion in new funding announced since 1995. New Web Site Charts " paths to equal opportunity" In recognition of International Day of Disabled Persons, Citizenship Minister Cam Jackson announced a new "Paths to Equal Opportunity" web site. 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