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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 27, 1996 - 13 Authority's seeking landowners to take part in tree program Rural landowners should act now to get in on the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's (LSRCA's) spring tree- planting programs. The deadline for order- ing seedlings or hardwood saplings and shrubs has been extended to allow more rural landowners to participate. Reforestation in rural areas, especially along streams and valley lands, helps prevent soil erosion and reduces the amount of sediment and phosphor- ous entering the water- courses. This, In turn, helps to improve the water quality of Lake Simcoe. Benefits also include: im- proved air quality, wildlife habitat, noise reduction, and recreation potential. In addition to the envi- ronmental benefits, tree planting on abandoned or marginal farmland can also result in long term ec- onomic benefits to the landowner. 'Investing in tree- planting can improve the productivity of adjacent farmland by reducing wind erosion with proper- ly designed windbreaks," said Graeme Davis, LSRCA Forester. "Addi- tional benefits may 1n- clude energy savings from reduced heating costs, in- creased property values, and the production of high value timber." "The participation of ru- ral landowners has made our reforestation program successful and we want to continue to work with them in this important ef- fort," Mr. Davis said. Interested landowners with a minimum five acre lot (two hectares) should contact the Conservation Authority at 1-800-465- 0437 for more information NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In the event of a strike by OPSEU, many Ontario gbvernment services will be available, although operating on a reduced basis; others will be unavailable. The government will continue to provide essential services to the public. Family Benefits and welfare cheques will continue to be issued. Workers" Compensation Board offices will be open. This strike action will affect provincial government services only. It will not affect services offered by other levels of government, including federal or municipal. Hospitals will be open. Elementaryeand secondary schools, colleges and universities are not affected by the strike action. GO Transit will continue to operate: Driver's licences that expire during the strike will remain valid until the strike ends. Licences that are under suspension at the time of the strike will continue to be suspended until the strike ends. We will work hard to maintain essential government services in the event of a strike by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. Strike action may cause service levels to change on a daily basis. For up-to-date, pre-recorded information, call toll-free: 1-800-474-7044. From within Toronto: 416-327-4100 Here are some of the services that you will continue to receive and facilities that will remain open with reduced service. SELECTED PROVINCIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A STRIKE Emergency Services « OPP * Ambulances Health Care Services * Psychiatric hospitals * Public laboratories * Nursing homes * Homes for the aged * Homes providing special care * Public health units Justice Services * Trials * Appeals * Public services at the courts counters will be restricted and hours of operation will be reduced to 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and | p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday Prosccutions of criminal, young offenders and provincial offences * Children's Lawyer, except social work reports * Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee * Correctional services for adults and young offenders. * Accountant of Ontario Court; payments will be processed ogo _o Schools and Facilities * Day programs at provincial and demonstration schools for students with special needs. Residential programs will not be offered. * Provincial facilities tor children and adults with special needs. PROVINCIAL SERVICES UNAVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A STRIKE Health Care Services « OHIP cards - wall not be issued or replaced * Trilhum Drug Plan and Assistive Devices Program - apphcations for benelits will not be processed Business and Personal Registration Services * Drover examination services not available « No driver abstracts, new or replacement driver's hieences * No ServiceOntano Krosk service «Registrar General ottices closed = certificates tor birth. death. change of name. martrage certitreates will not be issued « No registration or imcorporation of busmesses «No scarching or tithing of Iiens L] . Agricultural Services « No crop msurance, market revenue or other financial cheques will be issued « Agncultural colleges will be closed tor the duration of the work stoppage Benefit Payments * Family Benefits cheques * Welfare cheques * Family Support Plan. No counter service will be available, limited telephone enquiry. * Payments to persons receiving Special Services at Home * Handicapped Children's Benefit * Vocational Rehabilitation Services payments Workplace Health and Safety and Labour Services * Response to serious work accidents and work refusals. Business and Personal Registration Services * All land registry offices open with limited hours: noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. * Limited driver and vehicle services through private outlets that provide driver and vehicle services. Highways * Winter highway patrolling. Limited plowing, salting and sanding. Revenue and Tax Services * Province of Ontario Savings Offices will be open * GAINS payments continue * Registration for new vendors under various tax programs will continue * Tax payments should be made on or before the due date to avoid any late filing penalties * Property Assessment Division, Ontario Insurance Commission, Ontario Sccuritics Commission, Deposit Institutions and Pension Commission of Ontario are open Ontario Travel Information * Sclected Ontario Travel Information Centres will be open. Schools and Facilities «Examinations for certificates of quabtication or for stationary engineers (temporary documentation available): certihicate renewals and fee collection: some apprenticeship offices: the OTAB hotline. Government-owned and Operated Tourist Attractions + Ontano Science Centre will be closed * Ontano Place-Cmesphere will be closed Ontario Travel Information eo No |-ROO services A message from the Government of Ontario Ontario