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~ 9th Pineridge Bike Rodeo } PR The winners of the 9th Annual PI neridge Cub Troops Bicycle Rodeo were; 8-year-old James Wison, from Goodwood, In the Junior category, and 10-year-old Jeff Morden in the Senior (junior winner last year). The event was sponsored by the 1st Cartwright Cub Pack M.S. Carnation campaign Multiple sclerosis. This dis- ease of the central nervous sys- . tem strikes more young Canadi- an adults than any other neurological disease. An estimated 50,000 Canadi- ans must cope with the effects of multiple sclerosis every day of theirlives. Canadians are especially sus- ceptible to developing multiple sclerosis because of where we live and where we come from. The disease is more common in temperate climates, less com- mon the closer one lives to the equator. The disease also oc- curs more often among people of northern European back- grounds, those who make up a large part of Canada's popula- tion. Multiple sclerosis is very much a Canadian disease, and Canadians are in the forefront of trying to rid the world of it. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada funds more than two million dollars of medical re- search each year targeted at finding the cause, effective treatment and cure for M.S. The Society also supports ser-* vices to assist Canadians who have M.S. and offers education- al programs about M.S. for health care professionals and the concerned public. The cause and cure for the disease remains a mystery. It is the most common neurological disease for young adults, strik- "ing between the ages of 20 to 40, the prime career and family building years. M.S. progressively attacks the central nervous system with crippling effects: defective vision, impaired balance and sometimes paralysis. The se of the annual Carnation Campaign is to raise funds for research being con- ducted in universities and hos- pitals across Canada. The 1989 Carnation Cam- paign will be held May 13 in Port Perry. It will be the second year for the campaign in Scu- gog. Organizers say last year's underway locally May 13th campaign was "very successful" and are asking people to watch for five carnation stations around Port Perry. Bill Moroz top bowler at the Nursing Home by Wendy Clark The week of April 10-14, was proclaimed Volunteer Week. Many of the residents expressed their appreciation to the many devoted, caring volunteers that help us with our various activities throughout the nursing home. Monday April 10th we had bowl- ing with our top scorer being Bill Moroz with 96 points. In the even- ing several car loads of residents attended the delightful show "The Sound of Music" that was playing at the Town Hall. The following day a large group travelled to the Cannington Nursing Home to have a nice afternoon visit with our northern friends. After supper a church service was Ave by the Greenbank United Church. Freedom Fashions set up shop on Wednesday for many shoppers to purchase their clothing. Our mon- thly birthday party was held on April 13th. A friendly group from the Port Perry United Church kept us well entertained with sing- songs, quizzes and bingo. A big thank you to this fine group for a delightful afternoon. We ended the week on Friday the 14th with a Bingo. Some residents were also real busy finishing up craft items that will be sold at the upcoming bazaar. Another week began with a Dart match on Monday April 17th. This activity is certainly becom- ing a very popular one. The following day several residents were kept busy with crafts or do- ing some baking. In the evening the church service was presented by the Hope Christain Reform Church. On Wednesday a large group gathered together for their monthly residents council meeting. Thursday was another working day which is all in preparation for our upcoming bazaar. Friday ended with a "Daffodil Tea." Our friends from Dahiem N.H. in Uxbridge joined us for an afternoon of entertain- ment and games. A special thank you to Mrs. Claire Whitter for the enjoyable music. Birthday wishes are sent out to Mrs. Caroline Hayes (Apr. 28) and Mrs. Mae Maloney (May 7). Best Wishes extended to staff members Wanda Craig, Allison Duffrin, and Letty Saunders who are celebrating upcoming birthdays. The residents and staff would like to express their sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Gladys Ayers who passed away while in hospital on April 13th. Upcoming events are Pub Night (Apr. 27), Spring Bazaar (May 6), Success Tea (8) and Nurses Week (7-13). Don't forget to join us for our "Spring Fever Bazaar' on Satur- day May 6th - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special attraction at 2 p.m. is a Cake Auction with proceeds going to the Hospital Expansion Fund. Come take part and support your local hospital. Eo } PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 25, 1909 -- 59 The 1st Cartwright Cubs pack hosted last Saturday's ~ Pineridge Cub Troops Bicycle Rodeo. Although only six, of the ten packs invited, were able to make It, the three dozen boys had a good time. Among the challenges for the cubs were obstacle courses, narrow riding tracks and traffic lights to contend with. OPEN asks government Campaign launched The Ontario Public Educa- tion Network (O.P.E.N.) has launched a campaign urging the provincial government to "live up" to its promises on spending for public school boards. The organization is asking citizens to write to Premier Da- vid Peterson demanding an in- crease in per pupil grants and also to not being in any changes that would erode the funds now available for public education and increase the tax burden on local property owners. OPEN was formed two years ago, and is made up of public school teachers, staff, trustees and parents of children in the public system. The organization notes thatin 1975, the provincial gov- ernment's share of funding pub- lic education was 65 per cent. Today, that figure has dropped to 36 per cent, which means that local ratepayers have to pick up the dofference through their property taxes. The group wants the grant levels brought to 60 per cent, which has been a Jromiies by the current provincial government. OPEN is also very con- cerned about suggestions for pooling industrial assessment on a region-wide or province- wide basis. It says industrial assess- ment has traditionally been used by public boards because of their mandate to serve all people. Pooling in Durham Region, states OPEN would result in a loss of assessment of $87 mil- lion, and that would mean an immediate increase in the pub- lic education mill rate of 5.4 per cent. A white paper on pooling is expected to be released by the provincial government some time early this summer. Public education boards in fast growth areas of the prov- ince are feeling the money pinch. The Durham Board, for ex- ample, is now wrestling with its 1989 budget that most likely will result in a double-digit in- crease for property tax payers. A Board spokesman said last week that to keep the in- crease to ten per cent this year, some $10 million will have to be chopped from the draft budget. OPEN is encouraging con- cerned property owners and public school supporters to write to Premier David Peter- son about the levels of funding. Letters should be addressed to the Premier of Ontario, Main Legislative Building, Queens Park, Toronto, Ont. M7A 1A. | | | | |