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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 30, 1990-7 From around the Region O.P.P. supporting Special Olympics District 8 of the O.P.P. are out supporting the Special Olympics with other police forces in the area. Last year 3200 law enforcement personnel in Ontario raised over $300,000 for the event with a torch run or runs across the province. The run is to be held on June 6th. Two area students win gold Simon Sherry, a grade eight stu- dent at Percy Centennial Public School near Campbellford was a gold medal winner as well as receiv- ing $400 in the recent Canada-wide science fair held in Windsor recent- ]y. Philip de Quehen, grade seven at the Roseneath Public School was also a gold medal winner with his entry of "Windmills - Wind there for the taking. Dana Moffit of Coburg Secon- dary School received honourable mention for "Keystop" a program to stop unauthorized entries to a computer. Children's Summer drama planned in Peterborough Interact, a new organization in Peterborough, has planned a Children's Summer Drama pro- gram for July and August. Further information by writing Interact, P.O. Box 2291, Peter- borough, K9J 7Y8 or phone 741-2515. Silver Medal Winners Port Hope High School's Senior Stage Band returned from Win- nipeg with a silver medal from Musicfest Canada. Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education music consultant Steve Powell said that by winning the medal it indicated the band played very well. Chamber co-sponsors fair Port Hope's Chamber of Com- merce joins the Cobourg Business Self-Help Centre, Nor- thumberland Business Assistance and the Cobourg chamber of com- merce in sponsoring Cobourg's first Small Business Fair. The fair to be held on May 30 at the Sir Stanford Fleming Building will be from lp.m. to 9 p.m. Teacher Suspended A Port Hope High School music teacher charged with sexual assault, has been removed from his teaching duties pending the outcome of the case. Cobourg police charged John Edward Schmidt, 32, of Cobourg, with sexual assault of a young female person between June 25 and June 30 last year. Waste group seeks input Northumberland County residents who have something to say about the county's garbage are invited to say it. A Citizen's Forum on Waste Management will be held on May 31 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nor- thumberland County council chambers. Those planning to at- tend during the afternoon are advis- ed to book ahead through the ad- ministration office. Hydro begins studies Ontario hydro will begin full en- vironmental assessment studies on the Wesleyville site sometime later this month. Hydro corperate rela- tions officer Ross Fitchett said the utility will go ahead with studies on Wesleyville and two other potential generating sites to determine what impact a nuclear station will have on each. M.P. opposes bill Northunmberland M.P. Christine Stewart will vote against proposed abortion legislation in a vote in the House of Commons next week. She said that she would not support the bill since many women who become pregnant feel they have no choice other than to have an abortion. The National Action Committee on the Status of Women plan to organize protests across the country. Dirt-bike riders point of view Hope Township's planning and development committee read six let- ters last week supporting dirt-bike riding and questioning a proposed new by-law. Reeve Roger Wilson said that he thought the problem was solved last year when a compromise was reach- ed. However, the dirt-bike riders failed to live up to their part of the bargain. Orono Clean Up Public works crews were seen in Orono on Friday sweeping and car- rying out general clean up duties.- The village looks smarter for their efforts which are appreciated by the business owners and the shoppers alike. Keep coming back on a regular basis - we like it. National Environment Week is June 3rd to 9th Tired of the concrete jungle ? Tired of the rush of city life ? Then mark week of June 3rd to 9th, 1990 on your calendar as National En- vironment Week. This week is dedicated to our en- vironment, so take the time to stop and notice nature's beauty. It is also a week to help make our en- vironment a better place. One way to enjoy nature is to take a walk in one of CLOCA's conserva- tion areas located in the Durham Region. All areas are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, with no admission fee. For those who would like to help and keep our areas beautiful, there will be a conservation area clean-up held on June 9, 1990. For more informa- tion, please phone (416-579-0411) Remember, on the week of June 3 - 9, 1990, take time out to enjoy nature's wonders, by visiting a local conservation area. Town Must Deliver 1989 Shortfall Port Hope Separate School sup- porters face a huge 34 percent in- crease on that portion of their residential property tax bill this year. Ray Rigby, Superintendent of Business for the Peterborough Vic- toria Separate School Board said that the town calculated taxes in 1989 lower than the rates asked for. A Planned Community Cobourg's first planned com- munity will be constructed during the 1990's. Council gave approval for the preparation of a secondary plan for the 53 hectre (131 acres) parcel that stretches from Division Street east to the town boundary and from Elgin Street north to Densmore Road. A wide variety of housing is expected - from detached single-family homes to con- dominiums. New Fire Chief Cobourg's new Fire Chief is Bob Clarke, a 20 year veteran of the Oshawa Fire Department, who is now employed by the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office. Cobourg Waste Deal Cobourg begins trucking its residential and commercial garbage to landfill sites in Seymour and Brighton townships June lst. Cobourg expects to pay about $1.2 million a year to use the dumps. Athletes to Regionals A total of 15 Port Hope students will be making the trip to Ottawa for the Regionals Track and Field Meet. Al qualilied ai Ihe Iccemi Central Ontario Schools Associa tion Meet. Ojibwa History Several classes at Howard Jordan School received a taste of Native Canadian culture during a visit from Kim Lamothe, Native Educa- tion Liaison Officer for the Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. The children were shown many Indian handicrafts including moc- casins, handmade jewelry, ceremonial shakers and a mask. ROM Trip Two classes of Newtonville Public School çhildren recently en- joyed a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum. Police Patrols Start Police patrols on Rice Lake begin as the boating season takes off. The OPP are expected to patrol the lake about 4 days a week through to September. They will be checking for liquor and fishing violations together to ensure that boats have the proper equipment. Walleye Season Opens The walleye season has opened marking the end of a long fish-less winter. The local hot spot is Rice Lake, and although the fish being caught are not that large, they are plentiful. The area directly north of Tick Island appears to be a reliable location. Condom Distribution in Durham Durham Region has approved an $8,000 purchase of condoms, some of which will be distributed in bars, to help in the battle against AIDS. Program Administrator Rita Galinaufkas said that plans have been made to distribute 5,000 con- doms in bars around the region dur- ing AIDS week this coming Oc- tober. Ajax the Fittest Folks Ajax is ready to defend its title as one of the fittest places in Durham Region. The town has thrown the gauntlet to neighbouring Durham communities for the upcoming Challenge Day. Ajax has challeng- ed, Pickering, Uxbridge and Newcastle to see who bas the fittest residents. New Fire Station a Must OsIlawa's Fire Department has receivêd a passing grade from a fire underwiter's survey, but its coverage of North Oshawa was questioned. The survey calls for an immediate consideration to establishing a fire hall in the com- munity of Columbus. Farmers Get Interest Relief "This was the good news we have been waiting for, for two years," Ontario Federation of Agriculture President Brigid Pyke said, in reac- ting to the 1990 Ontario Budget an- nouncement of $48 million, in in- terest assistance for farmers. Education Minister's Visit Ontario Education Minister Sean Conway made a visit to Monsignor Cleary Separate School in Courtice last week. Mr. Conway was suppos- ed to read a book as part of the school's celebrity reading program. However, a traffic jam on the way to the school made it impossible for the minister to read. YMCA Summer Camps The Oshawa YWCA is offering a variety of Day Camps in Newcastle for the summer season. Pre- registration is offered for all camps at the YWCA, Bowmanville Office, 133 Church Street. Call 623-YWCA for details. Town to Purchase New Pumper The Town of Newcastle will be purchasing a new fire truck this year. The cost of the vehicle $197,750 was approved by a com- miee eot council and recommended for final approval at the next meeting of council. Chaplain Helps Firemen Cope The Pickering Professional Firefighters Association has ap- pointed a chaplain to help its members cope with increased stress in a growing community. Rev. Stan Ball of Pickering Community Bap- tist Church has begun his volunteer job as a listening friend for the association. Zoo Imports Insects Metro Zoo wants to stop using chemical pesticides, so they're using insect - eating insects to control pests that eat plants. A Toronto based company supplies the zoo with the insects, which are bred in the Netherlands. Weed Patrols Weed control is a regional responsibility, but Whitby Council is letting its residents know what is legal and what isn't. They have a "hit list" of 23 species of noxious weeds. They are, goat's beard, ragweed, poison ivy, dodder, com- mon barberry, Canada thistle, leafy spurge, sow thistle, nodding thistle, poison hemlock, European buckthorn, colt's foot, Johnson grass, bull thistle, wild carrot, yellow rocket, tuberous vetchling, milkweed, Cypress spurge and Rus- sian knapweed. So now you know what ones to destroy. Superannuated Teachers of Ontario hold Annual Dinner District 28, Superannuated Teachers of Ontario will be holding their Annual Dinner on Saturday, June 2, 1990 at the Pickering United Church on Church Street N., next to the Pickering High School, north of Highway 2. The program will consist of a Social Hour which will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed at 12:30 p.m. by a Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings. Music will be presented by the music students from O'Neill Col- legiate directed by Russ Baird, Music Director at O.C.V.I. There will be a brief Business Meeting of District 28 dealing with items of current interest to Members. 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