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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 (continued from page 1) same dedication they gave ITER project -to work for Durham on the 407. • Mayor Mutton reminded the Regional Chair that Clarington council passed a resolution in 1995, that they were against the 407 going through Clarington. Anderson told councillors that the 407 would create opportunities for Clarington in terms of huge economic growth through industrial and commercial development. He ' did acknowledge that the highway would be difficult for long time residents who would have to be uprooted from the highway's path, but said it would be no more disruptive disruptive on a personal level than widening Taunton Road. "If you don't have the transit transit links east and west, north and south, you're going to have a problem," stated Anderson "Farmers aren't going to be able to get their crops to where they have to go." Homelessness - a growing problem In 2001 the Region took on frill responsibility for administering administering over 6,400 social housing units in Durham. There is a three to five year waiting list with 4,700 waiting waiting for these social housing units. "Sadly, homelessness is a growing problem for Durham," said Anderson. A significant upfront investment may be needed to meet a target of addihg up to 100 new affordable rental units a year, said Blf.Chair. He believes though, that in the long-run revenue will be recouped in savings on emer- . gency shelters and social programs. programs. He askpd that Council look past the short-term bottom bottom line and join the effort to create affordable homes for residents who desperately need them. "AtjRegional Council we have tp consider the. entire Region," said Anderson. "It's a large and diverse area, so compromise and cooperation are essential. We may not. all get an equal piece of the tax pie every year, but oür hope and intention is that in the longer run, all résidents will feel they are well served." IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE ORONO TIMES 983-5301 9 Friday, February 1st - Free Skating, Newcastle Arena, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., sponsored by the Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce. Saturday, February 2nd - Euchre Tournament. Come on out and play euchre, Orono Arena, 7:00 p.m., $10.00 per person. Proceeds to go to the Building Fund. Monday, February 4th - The Annual Meeting of the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, Historical Room, Newcastle Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. y&oLws <pt bh& IoaL m¥id Places I've Done Time 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 KUÏPERS - PRESIDENT 905-623-5668 OFF STREET PARKING 53 Division Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 987-3964 www.newcastlefimeralliome.com "Caring for our Community" ■ Helping to make dreams come true... Fundraising Campaign January. 1st to March 30,2002 For âny new funds or transfers (including RRSPs) on deferred sales .charges, I will donate 1% of the total amount invested to your choice of either Clarke High School or Bowmanville High School for the purchase of textbooks. (example: $10,000 investment or transfers = $100 to the school) Contact John Bugelli at Money Concepts today for more information. John Bugelli 37 King St. W., Newcastle, ON LIB 1H2 Ph: (905) 987-1631 Fx: (905) 987-9809 e-mail: jbugelli@moneyconcepts.ca , Rhone y ty CONCEPTS, ^EGON Dealer Services Canada Inc. Affiliated with N.F. Insurance Agency Inc. by Clifford Francis Banning smoking in all public places, restaurants or otherwise. It's a hard call. In the United States of America on January 26, 1920, alcohol was banned except for medicinal purposes purposes and so the start of prohibition prohibition that was to last thirteen thirteen years. Prohibition stopped no one from drinking alcohol. Alcohol was easy to obtain for medicinal purposes. One pint was allotted for ten days but the doctors handed it out freely. You could get Vino-. . Glo, a type of grape juice that turned into wine after being, allowed to ferment for sixty days. It was 15 percent alcohol'wort. alcohol'wort. Near-beer was legally prqduced. because it contained only 0.5 percent alcohol but when yeast was added it turned into a very potent beer. , Speakeasies sprung up all over- Arrierica- These illegal watering holes were everywhere. everywhere. With a membership card you got a drink day or night. With prohibition came an increase in- narcotics, hashish, tobacco and marijuana. marijuana. If smoking is banned in most establishments could this happen to us? What , about a spea easy in Orono? It is possible? A place to go and have a smoke. It may be feasible. If it's going to be a club and one has to have a membership, membership, why not carry it a bit. further? Sell under the counter cigarettes. Save the tax. Sell alcohol over the counter. Save the tax. if a large enough building can be found in the area carry it a bit further, make a real club out of it. Have a Jacuzzi and a hot tub and you might as well have a sauna too. Go ahead and have a clothing display, a wall with thongs and things for men, swimsuits and less for women. , How about a room for body piercing and tattoos. A full line of body oils and a full body waxing. Massages for men and women. What wonderful wonderful thoughts. I hope it happens. What should I get first? A nose ring or a tattoo? Hurry up and ban the smoking. Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board JUNIOR/SENIOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPT. 2002 Parents/guardians with children who will be attending Kindergarten in September 2002 are requested to register now at your local Catholic District School. .• Junior Kindergarten students must be four years of age by December 31, 2002. • Senior Kindergarten students must be five years of age by December 31, 2002'. To simplify the procedure please bring your child's Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, your Lot and- Concession number (for rural students) and proof of Separate School Property Tax Support. Please contact the appropriate school secretary/office prior to the registration date to set up an appointment: * SCHOOL DAÏES/1TMKS PHONE St. Elizabeth, Elem„ Bowmanville Principal: Cathy McGuire February 5 - 7 9:15 sun, -11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 905-697-9155 St. Joseph's, BowmanviUe ;. . Principal: Liz Ferguson February 4-8 9:00 a.ni. - 3:00 p.m. 905-623-5151 St. Stephen's, Elem., Bowmanville Principal: Joan Brake February 5-6 ' 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a,ip, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 905-623-3202 Good Shepherd, Courtice . Febrhary 11 905-404-9868 Principal: Sue V^ndcrkwaak . 9:15 a.m, - 11:30 a.m: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. February 12 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. February 13 1 9:15 a.m. - ll:30a,m. •v: t 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. February 14 ..- 9:1*5 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monsignor l'co Cleary, Courtice Principal: Debbie Ford 1 February. 4 - 8 930 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 905-433-0331 Mother Teresa,, Courtice < •* Principal: Jonathan Bibby ' ' ■ | February4-7 9:30 a.m.'-3:00 p.m. 905-433-5512 St. Francis'of Assisi, Newcastle , February 4 - 8 905-987-4797 t Principal: Violet Neheli < . 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. _ The Board offers a French Immersion Program beginning at the Senior Kindergarten,level. ' ' 1 , - Mike Langlois 1 ' , Director of Education Frank Flagler Board Chairperson