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wy 16 -- Scugog Citizen - Tu day, June 21, 1994 => Ontario Horticultural Assoc. recognizes school's project (The following was read at the annual convention of the Ontario Horticultural Association on the occasion of an environmental award presented to R.H. Cornish Public School. It was read by Kathleen Petrie, District 17 Director of the O.H.A.) ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD "Preserve our heritage" is heard everywhere, and students of a certain school are listening to the request of a teacher with a vision of having a Wildlife habitat, on school property. Careful thought was given to the site for the wildlife habitat, the final decision was to have it in the front of the school, a two- fold purpose, to enhance the exterior of the building and be visible to everyone in the community whose support in many ways, was a consideration. The main objective of the Wildlife habitat, is that it would support a large number of wildlife species. Careful consideration was given to beautification as well, in regard to perennials, annuals, shrubs and trees, to attract bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, leopard frogs and bull frogs. The. decline in amphibians in recent years, is a cause for serious concern, almost an endangered species. A three part plan was followed; 1) Design; 2) Implementation; 3) Communication. The original drafts were run by members of the school environmental team. Students observed an indoor set- up of the wildlife habitat, which from idea to completion had to involve students, who planted herb seeds of Common Marjoram and Annise-Hyssop, for study in the classroom, later to be planted outside. Seven hundred students were involved. All pupils played a very important part in this prgj the Junior Earthlings maintained the indoor habitat, including the goldfish pond. Fifty to sixty students worked hard every noon during May and June, barriers between French and English were broken and age groups too, awareness of each other in a single environment was deepened. When maintenance is needed, volunteers are asked for, over the school's public address system, the students respond readily: During the initial stages of the wildlife habitat, all students were involved, the smaller anes collected rocks while the bigger and older ones shovelled dirt. All students planted. The completed habitat site is three years old and is used by classes studying everything from amphibians and aquatic life to mapping techniques. What a challenge for teacher Robert Ferguson who is very proud of the pubils of R.H. Cornish Public School, Port Perry, Ontario. Province finds $$$ for Durham East roads The province is providing Durham East riding with $170,000 in supplementary funding for special road projects during 1994, Gord Mills MPP announced last week. "Our government is committed to getting Ontario back to work," said Mr. Mills. "We have maintained the funding available this year for specific supplementary projects at last year's level in recognition of the importance of this commitment." Supplementary funds are earmarked for specific or one- time projects and equipment purchases that cannot be accommodated under a municipality's base road allocation. "The funds are designated for work that has been identified by the local municipality as significant projects that cam get under way immediately and" create jobs now," Mr. Mills said. The supplementary funding is part of the province's commitment of $704.5 million to maintain and improve the roads in the province's 863 icipalities and first Nations. 0000C0000000000000000 METRO 000000000000000000000 mO | 3 0 0 EC EE C0 EE EE EE C0 EEC 0 E50 ETE) 0 0 0 2 EE NOW OPEN in the PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-2084 op By and See What We Have to Offer! r 6000 Movies and Games BH Free Membership HM Rentals - VCR, TV, Camcorder HW Snacks, Pop, Chips BW Game Machines Mayor Howard Hal (coir) with Nazim Han (of) and Afzal Walani (ight RENT ONE MOVIE j OEY ONE MOVIE FREE hia oqupen, Expires June } _ METRO VIDEO In the PORT PERRY PLAZA i ----- In addition, the government is investing $722 million during the next two years through the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works Program to help municipalities make local infrastructure improvements. The $2.1 billion program will create up to 25,000 jobs provincewide. "When we invest in projects such as providing Manvers Township with a new six ton tandem plow truck, we ensure our municipalities can meet their special transportation needs and that is good news for all of us." Students Laura Armstrong and Justin Killingbeck display the plaque presented to Cornish School by the Ontario Horticultural Association recently. This environmental award recognizes the habitat project at the front of the school. Old wrecks are good news for Kidney Foundation Old cars are good for kidneys. Or so it would appear form the tremendous success The Kidney Foundation of Canada is enjoying with the Kidney Car Program. Since the Program launched last November, over 1000 vehicles have been donated, with The Foundation receiving $45.00 per vehicle on average. "We were optimistic from the beginning that this new GAZEBO Township-of Scugog As . RE i SUMMER PROGRAM "x All Concerts will take. place on Sunday Evenings beginning at 7 PM. Everyone welcome. No admission. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. JUNE 26th - Herb Knox (Big Band Music) JULY 3rd - Golden Slippers (Dance) JULY 10th - John Deehan (Jazz Music) JULY 17th - Alex Ingram (Big Band 'Seniors') JULY 24th - Scugog Brass (Variety of Music) AUG. 7th - Larry Sheppard (Neil Young Tribute) AUG. ath - Old Tyme Fiddlers AUG. "21st - Uxbridge Concert Community Band g (Variety of Music) AUG. 28th - Good Tyme Cloggers (Dance) fundraising initiative would be a great success. Our optimism is based on the fact that everyone benefits from the program," states Karen Jeffrey, Kidney Car Program Chair. The Kidney Car Program, a particularly unique and innovative fundraising effort, invites individuals from agross Ontario to donate unwanted motor vehicles, whether in running condition or not, to The Foundation for auction or salvage. In return, donors will have their vehicles towed away free of charge and receive an income tax receipt. Vehicles are then recycled for parts or auctioned. Donors simply call toll free 1- 800-565-5511 and an information kit will be sent to them. Upon receiving this kit, donors will be asked to provide specific vehicle information. Once this data has been processed, a member of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (0.A.R.A.) will pick up the vehicle on behalf of The Foundation. "The process of donating a vehicle has been fine-tuned. Thanks to computer link-ups and the participation of O.A.R.A. members, it takes only two to three weeks for the donor to dispose of an unwanted vehicle," continues Ms. Jeffrey. Funds raised from The Kidney Car Program will be used to support research into kidney disease, patient services, public education and organ donor awareness.