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Bartleman announces February 6th deadline for book donations TORONTO, February 2-- The Lieutenant Governor is pleased to announce that the public's response to his appeal for books for people of all ages in Ontario's North has been ovenvhelming. The Honourable James K. - Bartleman also noted that Friday, 6 February will be the deadline for donating gently used books for the Lieutenant Governor's Book Program. In just three weeks, over 100,000 books have been dropped off at Queen's Park and at OPP detachments across Ontario. "The goals of the program have been exceeded. We will meet the needs of the 33 First Nation communities without road access. I am very happy that we will also be able to assist a number of additional First Nations through this initiative. initiative. Ontarians have recognized recognized our common responsibility responsibility to help support the education education and learning environment environment of Aboriginal students of all ages in our North," Mr. Bartleman said, "In Toronto, Mayor David Miller has gone out of his way to support the program, as has Mayor Anne Krassilowsky of Dryden. Both have worked exceptionally exceptionally hard to build bridges between Ontario's North and South in order to assist young people in the Far North." Mr. Bartleman also praised the support of people across Ontario, "This project struck a real cord in our province and I want to thank everyone who donated books as well as the volunteers who sorted and boxed them. I especially want to commend key partner organizations in this effort: the Department of National Defence and the Ontario Provincial Police. Their help has proved invaluable." On 6 February a shipment of almost 20,000 books will leave CFB Borden for 16 priority priority communities only accessible on winter ice roads. The 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, a mainly mainly Aboriginal reserve unit of the Canadian Forces, has been tasked for this first mission. mission. Towards the end of February, another 20,000 books will be transported to these same communities by the Rangers. The Ontario Provincial Police will transport transport the remaining books by air to 17 additional First Nations in the coming months. While a deadline for donations donations has been set, many organizations are still in the process of gathering books. To assist them, the Ontario Provincial Police will accept donations until the end of February. Inspector Glenn Trivett of the OPP First Nations Program said "The OPP will welcome books for children and young adults until 28 February.. No one will be turned away." The Lieutenant Governor's Book Program is part of His Honour's broader effort to encourage Aboriginal students students to pursue reading and to continue their education. Mr. Bartleman is a member of the Mnjikaning First Nation and is committed to championing Aboriginal youth during his term as Lieutenant Governor. On January 19th the Municipality of Clarington received a Certificate of Compliance from the Office of the Fire Marshal. The award is recognition for compliance with the Fire Prevention and Protection Act, which requires Municipalities to provide Fire Safety Education programs to the public, an Inspection Program and Fire Protection Services. Presenting the Award is Office of the Firè Marshal Fire Protection Advisor Peter Jobs, receiving the award Mayor John Mutton, and Director of Emergency and Fire Services of Clarington Michael Creighton. Photo supplied. a* z / SS A ///. m i\ JgggtOVWNG CONCERN !S^^îiSz -< indies out of the .^Eedtircof children cmd pets. ^^•■Reinjçmber . to snuff out your candles if you are xX'x^teaving the room X x s or going to Bed. NEW at the O ft Orono Country Cafe ; flier* - < ro Ï If o u {' 1