PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8,1986, WHITBY FREE PRESS MOE request delayed A request by the Ministry of Environ- ment to the town for comments on an ap- plication from Plastic Surface Finishers Ltd. for certification of a waste disposal site at 1125 Burns St. E. has been delayed by the administrative commit- tee due to a lack of in- formation. The MOE has asked the town to comment on the application by Sep- tember 30 but a report from the planning department states ad- ditional information is needed regarding the processing organization and which. companies will be using thesite. The department is under the assumption that the certificate is required to allow other companies to use the existing process which now serves only Plastic Surface Finishers Ltd. The MOE has also ad- vised the town that the certificate does not require a hearing by the Environment Assess- ment Board. The planning depar- tment will report to the administrative commit- tee once additional in- formation is received. Flood grants warning Victims of sanitary and disinfectant. dean-up. sewage back-up as a But before receiving Councillor Gerry result of record the grant, a release Emm, who is the breaking rainfalls are must be signed chairman of the region's eligible for up to a $250 releasing the region public works depar- grant from the Region from any further daims tment, said the release of Durham for d aean-up resulting fron the protects the region from furter suing in the e l event the ean-up is not done properly. e He said victims can tapply for the grant even c if they have carried out of D ftheua oean-up and on al yoursanitizing themselves. PICTURE FRAMING The release form does not inhibit victims from THIS WEEKsuing the region or filing a cdaimn with the region THE FRAMING CENTRE 668-4521 for lost or damaged property, said Emm. 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Crossing guards love kids, the job would not be worthwhile if they didn't. Often a strong bond of friendship is built up between the guard and the school children. As an example: Hazel Ovenden is a crossing guard at Glen Street School in Oshawa. She was honoured last June by the parents committee with a presentation of a sweater. Written across the front of it was "Worlds Best Crossing Guard". Hazel is so devoted to her job and the school children that she has only missed two days of work in the last seven years. A strong sense of responsibility and concern for children is not unusual among crossing guards. My own son, Jamie, became very attached to the guard who used to cross him over Brock St. During the years that Jamie went to Palmerston School, the guard, Frank, would always greet him with a friendly word and sometimes a treat on special occasions. When Frank retired I expect we weren't the only family who gave him something as a leaving present. As you can see, crossing guards are a dedicated group. Their job is a very important one too. But of- ten motorists treat them as a nuisance and with lit- tle respect. As any police officer can tell you, direc- ting traffic is always a dangerous duty and crossing guards have to face this kind of danger every day. This means injury and even death are a real possibility every time they go to work. In fact, I remember a tragic accident that occurred in March of 1983 at Garden and Dundas Sts. in Whitby. Jacoba Debres was on duty there in ber capacity as a crossing guard, when a collision occurred between two cars at the intersection. Unfortunately, one of the cars after impact mounted the curb near where she was standing. This car struck and killed Jacoba. When I pass that corner I can still see her there. She always had a friendly smile and a wave for me as I drove by on patrol, and when I pass that corner I think of ber still. The officers in Community Services (where I now work) have quite a close relationship with crossing guards. All are initially trained by us at their crossing locations. We try to visit them as often as possible to see how things are going with the job, and also, if there are reports of traffic violations at their crossings we do the follow up investigations. And we certainly get lots of complaints. These people deserve but often don't get the best of treat- ment from drivers, even though the law states that drivers must respect their authority when they are directing traffic. It is mandatory to stop for school crossing guards guiding children across the road. The guard will be displaying a red and white stop sign and wearing a reflective traffic vest. Failure to stop for this sign could make a driver subject to a minimum fine of $53.75 plus three dermerit points. A defensive driver on approach to a crossing will slow down and be prepared to stop, especially when he or she can see that a guard is on duty or children are moving to and from school. After stopping, do not proceed un- til the guard leaves the roadway. The sign is not meant to be treated the same way as a stop sign at an intersection, where after stopping it'is then a judgement call of when it's safe to proceed. The sign indicates you must stop, and stay stopped, until it is removed from view (this will be when the guard leaves the roadway). Also, be very cautious when turnine left or right at an intersection. A guard mav be crossing children around the corner on the street your turning into (this is one of our most common reported infractions). Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility, and if you as a driver are cautious and courteous at school crossings you will be doing your part in the preser- vation of our future by preserving our children. 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Bake at 325 for 11/2.2 hrs. -7 (Test for doneness) -ingredients available at the Mill 1 .2 WHITBY 655-4851 23 CASSELS RD. E., BROOKLIN guest of honour Premier David Peterson and members of lis cabinet Tuesday, October 28. The format of the evening is structured to allow those in attendan- ce to meet the Premier and Cabinet Ministers. The event gets under- way at 6 p.m. at the Oshawa Golf Club. For more information please contact the Liberal Association at 433-4155. A MEETING FOR BROOKLIN BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELDTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 At 5:30 P.M. ATTHE BROOKLIN VILLAGE SHOPPE OR CALL 655-3474