Ontario Community Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 20 Jul 1994, p. 3

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The play is presented by the Environmental Theatre Workshop, 'pan of McMaster University's Eco Research Group. The play takes place outdoors as the audience wanders along the trails of Cootes Paradise at dusk. It tells the story of Cootes Paradise as told by Captain Thomas Coote and early explorers, trappers, fcumrunners and other local residents whose lives were woven into the land-- cape over the past two centuries. + Admission is a donation to Project Paradise, the fundraising project to restore the Cootes Paradise marsh. Come dressed for the weather and for walking on the trails. The production will be cancelled in the event of rain. »-- The play starts at 7:50 p.m. . Toget to the Arboretum from Oakville, take the QEW westbound to the 403 then take hwy 6 exit to second set of lights, turn left there (at ESSO station) then turn left again at first intersection, (Old Guelph Road) and the Arboretum is on the right about 1 km along the road. 'Last chance to catch outdoor play at RBG Tomorrow marks the last chance akvillians will have to experience ive theatre against the backdrop of a wetland as night falls. ~ _ The play, entitled, "The Spirits of Paradise" will take place at the Amphitheatre of the Nature Centre at the Royal Botanical Gardens on the Hamilton--Burlington border. It's located in the RBG Arboretum, just off Old Guelph Road. Stephen said no matter what hap-- ns at a special meeting of the board tomorrow night, at which time two f{ustees' notices of motion on revi-- sions to the document will be voted ; The trust between the parent com-- unity and the administration of the alton Board of Education has been roken, according to Oakville parent Carole Ann Stephen and this is as dis-- ressing to her as the controversial Grade 9 Healthy Sexuality curricu-- lum, a document that has been bandied about between the board and arents for several months. "The impression I have right now is that we're fighting the administra-- tion," said Stephen, a RN who wrote her own critique of the document and organized a public forum to discuss it ast month. "They're not hearing us," said Stephen. "They are defending their pride and their reputation." Stephen said it has come down to a tter of pride and the board is now stuck with a document that they're not familiar with but "it has their name on 'it 3» The facts, the corrections, the sug-- estions put forward by a growing humber of concerned parents, are 'alling on deaf ears, she said. uly 20, 1994 MAURIA CLINIC | OF ELECTROLYSE y KATHY YANCHUS akville Beaver Staff e Sears * Coupon Clipper * St. Clair « Wal--mart * the Bay e Little Caesars * Pantene Shampoo * Overdrive Any day of the week. 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Stephen is not looking for a com-- plete overhaul of the curriculum because there is "factual information Stephen said the motions on the table tomorrow night are "fairly limit-- Stephen said she is still receiving calls from angry parents and being stopped in the street by members of the community who profess vehe-- mently that their child will not study the curriculum. "The committee would open up an avenue for communication with the board," she stated. on, a rift between parents and the administration has developed and may prompt the formation of a community based committee to address educa-- tional concerns. "*"One Day's Journey" A Grief Workshop For those people who have suffered a loss. Presented by Dr. Bill Webster at the Oakville Public Library in the Auditorium 120 Navy Street Oakville Saturday, August 13th 10;:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by ES -- FLUINERAL HOME 56 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville Seating is limited. 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Invest in a mutual fund powered by Asian growth, and put the thriving economies of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines and Australia to work for you. THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Reid's motion calls for reviewing and modifying and information on birth control to include possible side effects; eliminating the arousal mate-- rial in the Condom section and mak-- ing the Condom section one of fact, withdrawing the reference to the pur-- chase of condoms being similar to the buying of jeans. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. in the J.W. Singleton Centre on Guelph Line in Burlington. by Burlington trustee Noel Cooper and Ward 2 trustee Cheryl Reid, "fair-- ly reflect" the public criticism of the curriculum. We want to be reasonable," added Teklenburg. "If both these motions pass, it comes closer to something more reasonable. No sex curriculum will ever be ideal or meet the needs of each individual parent or child." Cooper's motion requests inclu-- sion of a segment devoted to the "virtues of abstinence" and elimina-- tion of the game board and question section. Hopedale Visit our GIANT SANDBOX in Centre Court, complete with toys and beach chairs! Rain or shine, enjoy a day at the beach on us. Woneen mto Trapes anp Tecrnouocy NEW CAREERS This program is funded by Human Resources Development Canada. JUKEBOX TUNES from the 50's 60's Only 25¢ Proceeds to Oakville--Trafailgar Memorial Hospital COLLEGE

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