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Orono Weekly Times, 31 Aug 2005, p. 4

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; 4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday. August 31, 2005 Flood safety advisory issued The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Flood Safety Bulletin for August 30 to August 31 2005. Environment Canada is forecasting a significant significant storm, the remnants of Hurricane Katrina will pass through the Great Lakes Region starting Tuesday evening and leaving the area by Wednesday. Current forecasts forecasts include the potential for 25mm of precipitation Tuesday Tuesday night and an additional 5- 10mm for Wednesday August •31 in the GRCA region. Thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Hurricane Katrina could produce produce higher local rainfall amounts. In the GRCA Watershed, watercourses are running at seasonally low levels. This will allow a significant rainfall rainfall without causing major flooding. The forecasted volumes volumes of precipitation will cre ate dangerous situations near rivers and in low-lying areas. If this area is hit with thunderstorm thunderstorm activity, it is anticipated that problematic localized flooding could be associated with this event. All rivers, streams, and ponds should be considered, dangerous throughout this period. Should thunderstorms of intense magnitude occur, please alert any children in your care of these dangers and supervise their activities. The Conservation Authority Authority will continue to monitor local conditions and provide updates as conditions warrant. This Flood Safety Bulletin will be in affect through . Thursday September 1 2005. For more info contact the following following GRCA staff at 905- 885-8173 during regular business business hours or the Flood Duty Officer at 905-376-3640 or 905-373-2038 (after normal business hours). Province extends/expands deer season ' M : . naaata^ CAtTIP np TORONTO - The province is responsibly managing Ontario's natural resources by expanding deer hunting opportunities opportunities in southern and central Ontario, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced today. "I'm pleased we can expand hunting opportunities as part of a sustainable wildlife management management program," said Ramsay. "Not only does it keep deer populations under control but it provides an economic boost to. communities." The ministry has expanded deer hunts in some parts of the School begins Tuesday, September 6 at 8:45 a.m (except for JK students with delayed entry dates) Lunch time has changed at Orono Public School Entry Bell: unchanged - 8:45 a m. Lunch "NEW**: 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Dismissal Bell: unchanged - 3:15 p.m. I v N E 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 KU1PERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street 905-623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING ! Many young students enjoyed activities at Heritage Thursdays, Children's Summer Camps offered at Clarke Museum. province and created some new deer hunting seasons to reduce deer-vehicle collisions, crop damage and habitat degradation. degradation. The ministry posted the proposed proposed changes on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry for comment on March 1, 2005, for 30 days before making the changes. Most of the comments were positive. Deer populations in parts of Ontario have increased significantly significantly over the past 10 years due to mild winters and abundant abundant food supplies. CLARINGTON - Organizers Organizers of the 25th Annual Terry Fox Run, scheduled to take place in Bowmanville September September 18, are seeking cancer survivors to carry on the tradition tradition of a Terry's Team in Clarington. These individuals are reminders of why Terry Fox touched us all. They represent the ultimate gqal of the Run and of Terry Fox himself, - an end to cancer. Terry's Team Members possess qualities reminiscent of Terry during his Marathon of Hope. They have bravely battled a daunting disease and now, by looking beyond their personal problems, reach out to others by participating in activities leading up to Run Day and/or on Run Day itself. Terry's Team Members are living proof that cancer research works: they symbolize symbolize hope. As people whose cancer is in remission, they demonstrate how the funds raised through the Terry Fox Runs are producing results. Terry gave us a vision that through determination and spirit, cancer can be beaten. Twenty-four years later, Canadian scientists are at the top of the list when it comes to the impact of research on cancer. cancer. If you are interested in becoming a Terry's Team Member or would like more information, please contact Mary Tillcock at 905-623- 4326. Go to http://www.teny- foxbowmanville.com/ for further further information on this year's Clarington Terry Fox Run. The Orono Town Hall Board presents: 2005 Sommer Concert at the Bandstand on the Library Lawn at 7:00 p.m. (Please note: In case of rain, concerts will be at the Orono Town Hall) .■flnqnsf SERIES Wed. Aug. 31 - ZEKE MAZUREK 6- TOM T. TAYLOR TRICKLANDS Perennial Farm ffiwewwOM! East of Hwy. 57 - West of Liberty St. - North of Taunton (We're in the middle) 5467 Middle Road, Bowmanville open 7 days a week

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