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8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 7, 1999 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" RR By Chris Hall Port Perry Star "A pilot project involving the local Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization and two local elementary schools aims to foster new friendships and increase the self-esteem of the children involved. Scheduled to begin early in the new year, the mentoring program -- a joint venture of the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of North Durham and the Durham District School Board -- is similar to the well-known Big Brothers method of matching children with adults. But partners in this program will get together at school, during class time, sald program co-ordinator Sharon Murdoch. "The program is similar to the Big Brothers-Big Sisters method now, but this is done to try and bring about new In-school program a new effort for agency friendships for the children and to increase their self-esteem," she said. Volunteers, known as mentors, meet with their young partners for an hour a week throughout the school year, dur- ing regular class time. Volunteers are asked to commit one year to the pro- gram. "This is not for academics, it is strictly time for having fun together. They can play sports, do arts and crafts, play games, spend time on the computer, read... anything that inter- ests them," said Mrs. Murdoch. "There is every effort made to match the child with someone who shares their same interests, someone with the same per- sonality." The mentoring program has been proven successful across the nation over the past several years. The North Durham organization thought it would Big Brothers seek support for mentor be a good idea to give it a try here, said Mrs. Murdoch. S.A. Cawker and R.H. Cornish pub- lic schools will participate in the pro- gram. It is up to each school to identify students who may be in need of a friend, said Mrs. Murdoch. "We look for children who may just need someone to talk to, or have had a loss in their family due to death or sep- aration or divorce. Some of them may have stress and they need to talk about it with a special friend," she said. "We want to give the children some support, help them hopefully increase their self-esteem like if they're new to the area." To ensure that the program lasts beyond the next year, more volunteers will be needed to make it a success. "We're off to a slow start now, but we do have some matches," said Mrs. program Murdoch. There are four children cur- rently waiting for volunteers, and there could "easily" be up to 30 in the new year, she said. So the organization is making an appeal to the community in an attempt to make the program work here. "We desperately' need the help of corporations and businesses," said Mrs. Murdoch. "We rely on volunteers and we need the employer's support, we need them to be flexible and allow their staff to take that time to come and help. "We really encourage them to help us with this program." Anyone interested in volunteering, or who would like anymore information on the mentoring program or on the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of North Durham organization, can call 985- 3733. TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE PROPOSED STOPPING.- UP, CLOSING & CONVEYING OF A PORTION OF THE UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE KNOWN AS HIGH ST. PORT PERRY LOCATED IN THE EAST PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 5, BETWEEN LOTS 14-16 AND LOT 17 & PART LOT 18, PLAN 52, MORE PARTICULARLY, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7A, BETWEEN THE PROPERTIES MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 5 & 6 HIGH ST., PORT PERRY, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 297 of the Municipal Act, R.S.0., 1990, Chapter 45, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog proposes to pass By-Laws to stop-up, close and convey that portion of the unopened road allowance as described above and located on the attached key map. The unopened road allowance has never been used for municipal road purposes and the Township of Scugog has agreed to stop-up, close and convey that portion of the unopened road allowance to the affected property owners. The proposed plan and description showing the Department, Township of Scugog, 208 North Street, Port Perry, Ontario. On Monday, December 13, 1999 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog will hear, in person, or by Counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudicially affected by the said By-Law and applies to be heard. Any person who wishes to be heard should, as soon as possible, make application to: Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator-Clerk Township of Scugog Clerk's Dept. 208 North Street PORT PERRY, Ontario L9I, 1A7 (905) 985-7346 bidd} a | Ca fi I = » 3 ~~ 1) " ul LOCATION "tr OF PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING lands affected may be viewed in the Clerk's THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG NOTICE OF PUBLIC a =e Sy MEETING TOWNSHIP EN a OF SCUGOG FAR HIE on SCUGOQ DEVELOP MEN T CHARGES TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, J anuary 10, 2000 at 2:30 p.m., the Council of the Township of Scugog will hold a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates to include growth related studies as an eligible component of the Municipality's Development Charge. The proposed By-Law amendment is an Area Specific Development Charge to provide for the equitable sharing of the cost of undertaking a Commercial Needs Study for the Port Perry Urban Area and will be shared among the benefitting properties. The area included in the Area Specific Development Charge is generally bounded by Lake Scugog on the east, 200' north of Regional Road 8 on the north, the lot line between Lots 14 and 15, in the former Township of Reach on the west and King Street on the south. ) Township Council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the proposed By- Law Amendment. All interested parties are invited to attend on: Monday, January 10, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. Township of Scugog Municipal Office Council Chambers, 181 Perry St. Port Perry, Ontario A copy of the Addendum to the Development Charges Background Study is available from the Clerk's Department, 208 North St., Box 780, Port Perry, LOL 1A7. : Written submissions are invited and should be directed to Mr. Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator/Clerk no later than January 5, 2000. Written comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by the Council of the Township of Scugog prior to the enactment of the amendment to the Township Development Charges By-Law. Inquiries should be directed to Mr. Earl S. Cuddie, (905) 985-7393. Those wishing to address Council on the above noted matters must advise Ms Kim Coates in writing no later than January 5, 2000, at the above address or by fax (905) 985-1931. Information line set up in wake of meningitis death Durham Region's health department has established a meningi- tis information line in the wake of the death last week of a Whitby woman from the dis- ease. The department con- firmed Friday that the death of the 56-year-old woman, a teacher at Dr. C.F. Cannon Public School in Oshawa, was caused by meningococ- cal meningitis. She passed away Thursday (Dec. 2). Since the woman's death the health department has been in contact with her family to recommend precau- tions to prevent further illness. Health officials have also been in con- tact with staff and stu- dents at the school, but Dr. Reynolds insisted that there is no per- ceived risk to the public, and no precautions are required by the school. Meningitis is usually spread through the exchange of saliva through actions such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks or cigarettes. Symptoms of the ill- ness include fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, drowsiness, confusion and body rash. If any of these symptoms become apparent, a doctor should be consulted immediately. A meningitis infor- mation line was set up by the regional health department Friday. It can be reached at 905- 723-8521, or 1-800-841- 2729, ext. 2124. PRODUCTS O13 TeT\) (TI SULFATE req. $39.99 Herbally Yours Health Foods er Natural Products "HERBALLY YOURS BRAND" ECHINACEA S lowest price CAPS reg. 12.99 Nn town 90 €aps Your Healthy General Store Friendly Knowledgeable Staff AY 400 mg : : mon Natural Health is our ( nly Business Tani Why Go Anywhere Else! Dated at the Township of Scugog this 3rd day of December, 1999. v 180 Mary St. [ss ago, Shore Hours } } Mon-Wed. 9:30-5:00 N Earl 5 Cuddic Port Perry : § Thurs Fri 9:30-5:30 M.C.T.,, CM.C. 3 x Sat 9:30-5:00 "First Published November 17, 1999 Administrator/Clerk 985-0861 a NN Sun. 12:004.00