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Whitby Free Press, 17 Feb 1993, p. 14

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Page 14, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, February 17, 1993 FREE TRADE A meeting te examine the pro- poeed North American Free TradeAgreement wiIl b. held in Oshawa next Sunday. Ten Day For World Development will host the meeting te b. held at Christ Memorial «Church, 81 Hillcroft St., from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The evening will feature a panel dis- cussion and question period with representetives from labour, emaîl business and social justice groupe. Aree Members of Parlia- ment have also been invited te. participate on the panel. NATIJRALISTS The Durham Region Field Natureliets will meet Mondey, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Northview Public Library, Riteon Rd. and Beatrice St. E., Oshawa. Guest speaker je Jack Imhof of the Ontario Minisr of Naturel Resource who will speak on streem ecoloy systeme. New members welcome. BLUEGRASS The Pineridge Bluegrase Folk- lore Society will._hold a pickin' session» on Sundey, feb. 21 from 1-5 p.m. in the main council hall at Camp Semec. Everyone is welcome te attend. Pleese use the north entrance off Conlin Rd. ONE PARENT FANMALES North Oshawa Chapter, One Parent Familles Association will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., at Christ Church, Mary and Hillcroft streets, Oshawa for carde and conversation. New members and gueste welcome. For information, caîl 668-7579 or 434-3687. MEN'S SKI DAY The Sitzmarker Ski Club of Dagmar Ski Resort will hold ite th annual 'Men's Ski Day' on Frida,' Feb. 26. The $45 fee includeýs lift ticket, full ski rentaIs if needed, lassons, races, prizes, dinner, hot cider on deck and more. Registration je in the main building at'noon. For tickets, calI Rose Dunning at 686-7016, Fate Irvine at 668-1862 or Dagmar at 649-2002 or 686-3207. RIUISTIAN SINGLES Christian Singles Coffa. Hlouse will meet for fellowship and. a ping pong teurnament on Saturdey, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., et the Christian Life Centre, Ajax. For more information, celI 686-6193 or 728-9720. CILRONIC FATIGUE The Durham Regio Chronie Fatigue Synrm ME. Support Group wil1 meet tonight (Wed- nesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.) et A.E. ing Mmarial Complex, Kinge- way College, Oshawa. Chronic fatigue syndrome/M.E. sufferers, theïr families and friende are welcome. For more information caîl Renee Leahy at 655-4398. BOWLING FOR MIRACLES The Independent Order of Foresters (10F) je supporting <Bowling for Miracles' te be held Saturday, March 6, 1:30 p.m., at North End Bowl, 1300 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa. Ail proceede raised will benefit the Hospital for Sick Children. For more information or pledge forme, celI Thomas Loney at (416) 436-0918. MODEL RAILROADERS The Central Ontario division of National Model Railroad Association Inc. will hold beginners' clinice on Seturday, Feb. 20, il a.m. te 5 p.m., at Durham College. Admidssion is $6.50 for adulte, $3.50 for youths aged 10 te 16. Clinice will cover benchwork, treckwark, wiring, scenery and equipment and motive power. Each clinie ejîl ha consiet of a 30-minuta presentation by an experienced model rejîroader, followed by a short question-and-answer period. C-"ORPORATION OF THE TOWN 0F WHITBY NOTICE SIDEWALK SNOW CLEARING During the winter months, di municipality cleans the snow froin al sidWaiks in the Town of Whitiy. Please b. advsed "it die Town wiIl NRT b. responsible for any damages caused by municipal sidewalk snow clearngp equipment to ajcssuch as waad, concrete or brick driveway edgrngs, hedges or hrsfonces and flower beds placeed by residents on the public road aloace near or adjacent to the sidewalk. Repairs bo darnaged sod will b. undertaken by the Town, as deemed neoessary. Should you require additional information, please caîl us. Vour continued co-operation is appreciated. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTUENT OPERATIOtIS CENTRE 668-3437 , WEIGHT 77mD»RESTRICTION DURHAm REGULATIONS will be in force on roads under the Jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Durham effective March 1 to approximately April 305 1993. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE TONNES per axie in accordance with Durham Region By-law Number 251 -89. Signs will be erected on ail Regional Roads to which these Weight restrictions apply. V.A. Silgailis. P. Eng. Commissioner of Works Regional Muniîpality of Durham FOLKLORE SOCIETY The Durham Folklore Societ will meet on mhursdeyFeb. 2e 7:30 p .m., et the Michael Starr Building (Ministry of Revenue), Oshawa. New members and gueste are welcome. For mare information caîl Carolyn Hart et 434-1975. MARCH CPR COURSES Durham Seve-a-Heart will hold the following CPR courses at 1450 Hopkins St., Whitby. Recertification of basic rescuer ($34.50): Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 23 and 25, 7 to 10 p.m., Seturdey, March 27, 9 e.m. te 4 p.m.; infant/child ($31): Tuasday and Thursday, March 23 and125, 7 ta 10 p.m.; instructor recerti- ficetion ($63)- Wednesday, March 31, 6 te 10 p.m. A basic rescuer course ($48.60) will b. held et General Vanier Secondary School, Oshawa on Monday and Wednesday, March 22, 24, 29 and 31. Advance registration je required for aIl courses. OeIl the Durham Save-a-Heart office et (416) 666-0995. SUPPORT GROUP Living With Cancer, support group for children eges 7 ta 17, dealing with cancer eithar pereonally or with a parent or sibling will meet on Feb. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. et the Holy Trinity Church, 91 Kinge Ores. in Ajax. For more information call Lynn Nezarko et 686-1516. SUPPORT GROUP Living With Cancer, support group for parents of childran with cancer meets on Feb. 22, 7 ta 8:30 p.m. et the Holy rrnity Anglican Church, 91 Kinge. Crescent in Ajax. For more information cal Lynn Nezarko et 686-1516. SENIORS' DANCE A seniors' dance for mambers of the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S. will b. held on Saturday, Fab. 27 et the centre. Doors will open et 7:30 p.m. and dancing starts at 8 p.m. music will b. provided by Phil James. There will be door prizas, refreshments and a cash bar. Admission je $3. For more information, celI the centre et 668-1424. oN -p<'fit cmunHgop Whloy or have a substantW lWhitby memberahlp may place ttir upcomng malins page at no cost. ,m4hîI CW ut FIwwy a SomI~ U<0 ILEITIS & COITrIS MfEETING The Canadien Foundation for fleitis & Colitis, Oshawa chapter, will hold a general meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., et the Oshawa General Hospital, room 1002. Speaker Jean Morgan, Stome nurse with the Victorian Order of Nurses, will discuss ostamly care. Refreshments will b. served. A]l are welcome. For more information, caîl Frank or Bev Verge et 576-6049. COMPATIBLE COMPANIONS CONNECTIONS Celebreting the new year with a multitude of house parties and fun activities. If you're single and want te mingle, give us a celI. 430-7022. ONE PARENT FAMILlES Oshawa Chapter One Parent Familles Association will meat on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., et Simcoe Hall Settlement House, 387 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa for coffee, carde end conversation. New members and gueste welcome. For more information, calI 436-5089 or 433-0832. SUPPORT GROUP Living With Cancer, support group for adulte, friande and faxnily meets on Feb. 22, 7 to 9 p.m. et the Ajax Cricket Club located on the northeast corner of Monarch and Clamants avenues. For more information call Lynn Nazarko et 686-1516. PARENT INFO NIGIIT Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Regian will hold a parent information night on Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 te, 9 p.m., et Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 91 Kinge Ores., Ajax. Representatives from Durham and NewcastlelNorthumb.rland echool boards will outline educetion options for children with special needs within the school eystems. Admission je free. To reserve a space, caîl 427-8862 by Feb. 15. The agency, funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, is responsible for providing resource services te preschool children with speciel needs. CORPORATION OF THE T0WN 0F WHITBY NOMIE ON-STREET PARKING & WINTER SNOW CLEARING To assst the Town of Whitby in keeping the streets clear of snaw, the pulcis requested b!oce-aperate by NOT parking in a manner that wil mnefre wi municipal snow claanng operations. The Town of Whitby has a Trafflc By-law, By-law 1862-85, diat states, in part, dia following: No persan shall on any highway park any vehicle for more dian thre (3) hours. No pesa shall on any highway stop any vehicla in such a mariner as bo mntfre widi the movement of traffic or dia dlearing of snow from dia highways. A Provincial Offenses Officer appointed for tha carryinq out of dia provisions of! dis by-law, upon dscovery of any vehicla parked, stopped or standing in contravention of this by-law may cause ilto beb moved or takenbtoand placad or stred in a sutable p lace and al casts and charges for removing, caro and storage diereof, if any, areaa lien upon dia vehicle which m"y b. enforced in dia manner provided by The Repair and Storage Lions Act. 1989 (Bill 152), as may b. amended from timne b time. Should you raquire additional information, please oeil us. Vour coninued co-operation is appréciated. PUBLIC WOR1CS DEPARTUENT OPERATIONS CENTRE FATIIERS IN TRANSITION The Family Education Resource Centre ai' Durham House je offering an eight-sesion discussion group for men who are expecting the birth ai' a child or who already have a child at home. The group will b. held et the Durham Hause, 1521 Simcae St. N.E, Oshewa from 7 ta 9 p.m., starting Monday, Feb. 22. The cost je $4U par person. For mare information or te register, caîl the ,aliii VICTIMS 0F LUNG DISEASE Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Lung Association of Durham Region wiIl hold a 'Better Breathing' course for adulte with r=prtory diseasa. The course ie aerdfree of charge as a Christmas Seal service. It will run for six consecutive sessions on Wednesdaya afternoons in the meeting rom e t Oshawa Senior Citizens' Centre, 72 John St. Feir more information or te apply for registration, contact the Lung Association at 436-1046. HOBBY AND CRAYI SHOW The sixth annuel National Hobby and Craft Show will be held Friday, Feb. 26 (noon te 10 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 27 (10 am. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 28 (10 a.m. ta 6 p.m.) at the automotive building, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Admission is $7 for adulte, $4.25 for children aged 6 ta 12; free for children under age 6. Far more information, cal Ted Curi at (416) 428-6466. IRNAO DINNER MEETING The Regietered Nurses Association of Ontario, Durham- Northumberland Chapter will hold a dinner. meeting on Monday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.M., at Arnanda's Restaurant, Cobourg The cost of the buffet inner will be $12. Door prizes. Ouest speaker Tom Gardon will diseuse 'Lons-Quest Canada,' a program ta help promata positive social attitudes in youth te prevent negative behaviours, such as druge. To reee'rve, caîl Maureen Gmitrowicz or Gloria Tuck at 668-6831, or Lisa Bera at 668-5881 or 1-800-263-2679 before Feb. 18. TAX TINING SESSION A Revenue Canada incarne tax training session will b. held at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. ta 3 p.m. Interested seniors mey reserve a place by, calling the centre et 668-1424. AMNESTY Amnest 'y International Group 90 (* P kerng)will meet Fe. 9axi7:30p.m. t Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St'~N., Ajax. Everyone is welcome. Kr information, please call 683-8019. MEETING Focus on Women will meet for cofTee and dessert on Feb. 23, 7:15 p.m. at the Salvation Army, Oshawa Temple Corps, 570 Thorntan Rd. N., Oshawa. This meeting will feeture ' Retirement Planning by Elizabeth Moor and Donna Davidson, soloiet Janice Beurling and Christian speaker Capt. Wendy Johnstan. Admission is $3. For more information cail 725-5062. DANCE Adance featuring <Chaser,' will be hefd et the Knights of Columbus Hall, 133 Brock St. N., downtawn Whitby, on Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 p.m. te 1 a.m. There will be door prizes, spot prizes. Durham Ca*1; nadien.1rgania

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