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22 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 18, 1986 Smokers out on their ears Task force suggests look at emergency 911 study, which in itself will cost Smokers will have to 'butt out" sooner than they thought in buildings owned by the Durham Board of Education. ~ Last week, trustees decided to move the deadline for the non- "If smoking is banned, students will move from the school yard to Blackstock trustee Joyce Kelly's corn patch to smoke," said Kelly, who lives adjacent to Blackstock High School. Earlier this year, trustees had { A special regional task force has i smoking campaign ahead by three } recommended a detailed study of $75,000. If the region were toset up years to September 1, 1988 despite suggested a five-year plan to phase p! setting up an emergency 911 system 2 911 system, the cost of the study \arnings that the rule will be im- out smoking but a staff survey in- in Durham Region be completed in order to determine what the cost would be. Last Wednesday, representatives would be incorporated into the total cost of 911. With a 911 system in place, all medical, fire and police emergency calls would be handled by a central possible to enforce among com- munity groups using schools after hours. Trustees also voted to abolish any dicated that 84 percent supported an immediate ban. The survey showed that 83 percent of the board's 5,000 employees, or 4,200 are non- | of the task force asked the region's , smoking on board property by smokers. management committee to aon bureau which would inturn contact geptember 1, 1991. Whitby trustee lan Brown attemp- | mend that Bell Canada be requested the appropriate emergency service. However, Eastdale Collegiate ted to move the no-smoking law up to carry out the study on how much ihe Salles Yul have toyemeniber principal Robert Farrell warned to commence at the start of the next El tapi re Gn mink led eng bn wie hn sr, ut be a aro | enhanced 911 system. a hot issue for members of the efeated in his motion. | But although actual figures are "umber for each emergency pypjic who smoke and attend public not known, Regional Chairman Gary Herrema admits most coun- cillors already know the project will be an ive one. "It's big money...it's going to be near the $1 million mark," said the a month onto Bell subscribers' tee and council agree to initiate it. Smoking. He can tell me what he The president Nellie Hopkins took telephone bills Je ite no be SE A Ere studythe likes. But if I lay a charge, I will her opening devotions from the glad adding the cost onto taxes. 911 system n the 1967 budget discus. lose." he said mistive Day and Peace. She also : mistice Day and Peace. also. Herrema has urged the manage- sions slated for early next year. He Several trustees and education told the beautiful story of how the ment committee, and will urge council, to accept a Bell Canada OSHAWA service. Herrema indicated a 911 system is needed in Durham and is being expected by more and more people - every day. He stated people moving to this area from places like Toron- plete the study, should the commit- said implementation of the system, if approved, would take another year, possibly two. CARPET WAREHOUSE 149 KING STREET WEST immediately! functions at Durham's schools. "The big problem will be with the public," he said. "The law of the province is that you can smoke." He related that if someone wanted to "light up" during the intermission chairman. to cannot understand why there is of 3 performance at his school's Herrema suggested the area "© Similar system here. auditorium it would be up to him as 3 municipalities get together and ar- In a report, chief administrative } range to have the costs of the 911 °fficer Don Evans states Bell would principal to enforce the no smoking system financed by adding ten cents "quire about two months to com- ban. "I will have to tell him to stop director Bruce Mather also ques- tioned the feasibility of enforcing a ban on smoking on school property. FREE LABOR Board to butt out sooner He stated changing the date to September 1987 would deliver a clear message that that board cares about the health of its staff and students and would show that they believe in what they teach in health classes. "The Region of Durham has bann- ed smoking in its building effective July 1; the Peterborough Board of Education's building will be smoke free December 1; the Durham Separate Board has banned smok- ing in its educational centre; Nor- thumberland and Newcastle and Peterborough county school boards are also considering banning smok- ing,"' said Brown. 'The Durham Board should go ahead with it too." Story reveals how hymn was written Ashburn and Area News by Rose Heron hymn "Let there be peace on earth" came to be written. And everyone sang that very meaningful hymn. The Scripture was read by Joan Knight and Catherine Humphrey led in prayer. The secretary Margaret Davis read a lovely letter from our little girl in Taiwan, written in her language as well as translated in - English. Chrissie McKinney graciously gave the story of Phoebe taken from Romans 16. While there is very lit- tle about Phoebe in the Bible, Chrissie related her good life to how it can help each of us today. The next meeting will take the form of a pot-luck supper when the Bible class and the Eleanor Knight group of the Women's Missionary Society will meet together for sup- per and a Christmas program on Mon. Dec. 8th. Due to our large b R F E P A D A sincere sympathy is extended to Warehouse filled with the Richardson family. Mrs. Carpet and Vinyl Flooring. Lewellyn Richardson (Blanche) we can install almost - 1} - - - S Ti WY 1} T E NY passed away last week. The Ladies Bible class met last Wednesday evening at the home of Muriel Fisher. The euchre club met in the com- munity centre last Thursday night and six tables were played. The ladies first and second prizes went to Mary Housego and Rachael WINTER 4X4 SALE Harper. The mens to Bill Hodgins and Joy Bright. Glen Fleming got the most lone hands and Don Wood- not won the door prize. Nora Bentley won the 50-50 draw. The next euchre will be held on Nov. 27th - everyone welcome. Congratulations to Danny Mink who has received the Canadian Pathfinder Scout Achievement award from Governor General Madame Jeanne Sauve. We are all proud of you Danny. The officers and teachers are planning the annual Christmas par- ty for Burns Church School which will be held on Dec. 7th. Miss Linda Blumberg will be the soloist. More details later. All parents and everyone are especially invited to come and enjoy. Last Sunday morning at Burns Church, the responsive reading was led by Doug Ashton. The Scripture lesson was read by Gerry Emm and son Paul Emm. It's good to see the young people taking part in the service. Rev. McEntyre's text was taken from St. Luke, Chapter 8, and titled Today's Idols: the pursuit of pleasure. He summed his message up by saying "tRe chief purpose of humanlife is to Glorify God and en- joy Him forever." A lovely solo was sung by the organist Rita Davidchuk, while she accompanied herself on the organ. 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