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Patge 4, WhitbY Free Pres, Wednesday, May 1. 199 Catholic board to dliminate noon busing By Mark Roesor The Durham separate school board ham cut' noon-time busing for junior and senior kindergar- ton situdents but left it up to individual principals to decide whether to adopt a full-day pro- gram. Cutting the noon buses will save the board slightly more than $300,000. The propoai was made by board chair and Whfftby trustee Tom Oldman, who spoke agamnst a staff recommendation to pt JK on a fuIl-day, every-other-day model. Four of the Durham~ board's schools have no businç at aly Oldman pointed out, "0o Yw would you make those particular students go for a fuil-day, alter- nate day?... "What we're doing in giving the people a chance ta have some say m which modal they refer.» Oldman said ho 's received about aneqa number Of oeils fr__msupEr . ofbth systems, ading t eitfs avery sitraightforward soenario - its a one-year experment.» "I think this is amatter of just passing the buck on ta the princi- pals and I don't think it's fair," countered fellow Whitby truste Mary Ann Martin. The idea, puts «equity" in the Y stem, argued Oshawa trustee tnKarwoiwski. "Wre buildinminthe.consul- tation promeu. Although a lot of boards talk it, we've just demon- sti!ated it. "I think we should ail feel commended that were putting in action our words.7 Oshawa trustee Matt Simmons the commumties." worried about just how the deci- sion between hal-day and ful- day, will be made. lait definitely poing to be the Cncia that'sý gong to have the a o? o i ýgomgtobe consensus? Have we thought this out... 'Tm a littie bit concerned with how these decisons may be in- dependently arrived at at each-of POETS' NIGEiT The Writers' Circle of Durham Region presents 'Poets' Nights' on Mondays, May 6 and 20, 7 to 9 p.m., at Fazio's Restaurant & Bar, 33 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. Cal Lucy Brennan at 430-7109. NEW AGE EXPO Big Thunder, a series ofMArican drum sounds likened to the 'heartbeat of Mother Earth," will usher in the New Age Expo, the hoiistic and metaphysical show running May 3 to 5 at the Métro' East Trade Centre, Pickering. For more information, cali 433-2321. AffifMA *The Lung Association Durham Region offers a two-part asthnia outreach program at Whitby Genera Hospital on Wednesdays, May 8 and 15, 6:30 p.m. Pýro- register by calling 436-1046. COIN CLUB The Oshawa & District Coin Club will meet Sunday, May 5 at the Arts. Resource Centre behind Oshawa City Hall, 12:30 to 4 p.m. LIFE BY DESIGN The Women's Wellness Centre, Simcoe Hall Settiement House, Oshawa, will hold 'Life by Design,' a six-part series on how ta, choose the right goals starting May 8. Cost is $30. 1Po more information, cail 728-7525. r $19F (pt51CSi GX01Wt ueU l .p 4 «D- 701 BROCK ST. N., #5, WHITBY Open: Mon. & Thurs. 8-8 668-1 ~ Tus,55d & Fr1. 8-7:3. iiliZ] Sat. 8-5, Sun. Appt. OnIy o HWY.2 ONE PARENT FA3fILlES The One Parent Families Association of Oshawa will meet Tuesday, May 7, 8 p.m., at the Adria Cultural Club, 432 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. Ail single parents, custodial or not, are invited to attend. For more information, cal Doug at 728-1011 or Debbie at 404-0629. FUN FAIR A fun fair and bazaar will be held at St. Mark the Evangeiist Catholic School, 95 Waller St., Whitby on Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There willbe many games and events and tables for rent ($15) for the craft sale. A portion of proceeds will go to Children's Wish Foundation. For more information, oeil 430-2837. PARENTM IOTPARTNER Parents Without Partners Chapter #204 will meet Thursday, May 2p, 8 p.m., at St. George's Church (upstafrs), 51 Centre St. S, Oshawa. There will be orientation for new members and cards and games for others. For, more information, oeil Debbie at 571- 5452 or Ron 723-1699. MUSICAL MOVEMENT The 'Oshawa YWCA and the Fitness Ontario , leadership pgram will offer 'Movement and Music, the Enhanced Experience' for fitness leaders who wish to explore the varlous elements of music and dance and how they oen beused in physical activity. The workshop is being held at the Oshawa YWCA at 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa on May 4 and 5. To register, cali 723-9922. GENEAALOGY The Wbitby-Oshawa Branch (Region of Durham) of the Ontario Genealogical'Society will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Arts Resource, Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa. Louise Hope, past president of the Ontario Genealogical Society, wiil discuss 'American Research by Long Distance.' Ail welcome. For more Information,. ail 683-2476 or .723- 7460. NURSING Ini celebration of National Numsng Week 1996, the Wbitby Mental Health Centre will present a one-day workshop on May 9. Topics ta ho addressed include trende and issues facing society, health care and nursing, barriers and opportunities, allies and adversaries, strategies and tactics. Limited registration. Caîl 668- 5881, ext. 5261., ST. JOKN'S The l5Oth anniversary of- St. John's Anglican Church, Port Perry, will. be oeiebrated with a special sesquicentennial service Sunday,, May 5,- 10:30 a.m., with Bishop Douglas Blackwell. Al ,former parishioners are invited to attend the worship service and birthday party. For more information on this and other events throughout the year, oel ]Rev. Jennifer Matthews at 668- 1822. LýE ECHE La Leche League Oshawa will meet on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. Expectant mothers and mothers with nursing babies are welcome. Cali 723-0542 for more information., including location.. PAUKISON The Parkinson Support Group Durham Region chapter, wilt meet on MondayMay 6 7:3 0 p.m., at St. Mark'sTnited Church, Coiborne 'and Centre streets, .Whitby. There; will be a display:and talk about assi*stive devices. For more information, caîl 723-3183. FOOD DIVE The- Salvation Army, ia coirjunetionwith the Whitby inor Basiebail Association, is sponsoring a food drive during the- annual basebail parade on'Saturday, May 4. Facilities will be' availà4le during the parade for. donations. Canned and dried goods requested.