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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-08, Page 27'These Hullett Central School students will be representing their school in the regional science fair to be held in Clinton on March 10. They are (left) Shane Taylor, a Grade 8 - biological winner, Brent Howatt, a Grade 7 biological winner and Christy Bricker, a Grade 7 student who based her project on computers. (David Emslie photo) Fight against By MPP Jack Riddell Environment Minister Jim Bradley recently took Ontario's fight against acid rain directly to the United States in a day - 1011g public speaking blitz aimed at reaching the American public through the American media. ;v1r. Bradley appeared on the Today Show on NB(', which reaches an estimated au- dience of 40 million viewers. He said it is im- portant to inform the American public of the real damage done by acid rain to our forests, lakes and streams on both sides of the Canada' - US border. ;qtr. Bradley also took Ontario's case to the New York Times, the Christian Science :Monitor, and Backpacker Magazine. As well, he appeared on the International Hour 'of the ('able News Network (CNN) In addition. Mr. Bradley made the trip to support those in Congress who are fighting for meaningful legislation to cut acid rain emissions in the US. ;Major Highway Links to be Completed h:ight weeks after announcing plans to - complete the four lane section of Highway 115 to Peterborough, Ed Fulton's Transpor- tation arid Communications Ministry an- nounced that the four lane section of Highway 403 between Ancaster and Brant- ford will also be completed. 1 cost$88 million,. Ined n each case, the announce- ment nounce-naent ends years of uncertainty regarding the future of moving increasing volumes of traffic in the Golden Horseshoe and to and from Peterborough. As well, four lane ac- cess 11) Peterborough and area will further enhance the region's tourism and manufac- 1urull potential. Mfr Fulton said the announcement ad- dresses, the need for Unproved roads in both areas, not fust to serve other manufac- turer-, but to get goods to market, and to .afe( and efficiently receive goods from alit of tnwn Department of Geriatrics Established at McMaster \ multi -disciplinary department of ex; l;at nu,' ;and gerontology will be establish- ed ;11 \1rVlaster University in Hamilton. 1'ollei;es and Universities Minister, Gregort Sorhara and Minister for Senior acid rain Citizens' Affairs, Ron Van Horne announced a $12 million grant to establish the new department. By the turn of the century, about 1.4 million people in Ontario will be 65 years of age or elder. Recognizing this dramatic change in the make-up of our society, the department of geriatrics and gerontology will enhance teaching in undergraduate and graduate health professional education pro- grams and provide continuing education for practising professions. As well, the McMaster department will be involved in research related to the elderly and provide focus for the development of clinical services in conjunction with the regional geriatric unit and related institu- tional community health and social service agencies. Mr. Van Horne said this $12 million grant, to be provided over a 10 -year period, fulfills a commitment set out in the white paper, "A New Agenda," he released last June. The creation of the department of geriatrics and gerontology is another step in the development of a comprehensive system of services to help seniors live active and in- dependent lives and significantly reduce preventable and unnecessary institutionalization. Summer Science and Technology for Northern Students High school students in Northern Ontario will be able to attend a summer school of science and technology this year at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and Laurentian Univer§ity in Sudbury. This six-week, non-credit immersion pro- gram is intended to provide an enriched ex- perience that will encourage students to pursue science in their studies and their careers. This pilot project will also assist in the design and creation of a Northern On- tario High School of Science and Technology, first announced in last April's throne speech. Each student accepted will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship upon completion of the program. Room and board will be provided free of charge. The project, which will cost approximately $1 million, will be funded through the Northern Development Fund. Northern students eligible for the pro- gram must apply by June 12. Deafening decibels may be deadly for drivers Many high school and college age students spend a lot of time on four wheels - their own or their parents. A lot of those vehicles are equipped with FM radio -cassette tape stereo systems, some of which pack tremen- dous power. If a 100 -watt home stereo can almost rattle the windows in an average room, just think what 100 watts can do within the confines of an automobile or van. Aside from hurting your ears, they could also drown nut the sounds of danger such as sirens, horns. whistles, bells and yells.–tet many car stereos have that much power - and even more. And some young drivers like to use it all The Ontario Safety League offers some advice to help roadway audiophiles keep the music sweet and avoid the dissonance of an accident. Any driver must be sure that his or her vehicle is operating normally. As the first sign of impending mechanical trouble is often delivered aurally, the driver should keep the stereo off or low for a few minutes and listen for the kinds of noises a healthy car shouldn't make - thumping, squealing, chattering. roaring, whining. To pour on the watts the instant the engine catches could make -even a clunker sound A -OK. No driver is an island unto himself, but a part of the traffic flow who must respond ac- cordingly and abide by the rules of both law and common courtesy. It is dangerous for a driver to put himself on a sonic island by playing the car stereo at a volume so high, or becoming so engrossed in the program, that he's simply out of touch with the real world around him. Drivers should turn the stereo down or off when approaching rail crossings and school zones, and when traversing congested roads - especially busy expressways and downtown streets. Many of today's cars are well insulated from most outside noise. A booming stereo only serves to further mask the sounds of emergency vehicles or trains speeding your way. Drivers should also keep the stereo off or low when pulling in and out of school or shopping centre parking, lots, and other places where there may be children, shop- pers or groups of pedestrians. Most drivers have experienced the heart - stopping shock when starting to back out of a parking spot only to be stopped short by the shouts or horn of someone behind. The full -powered stereo could block out that warning. Hensall firm gets government contract Cooks Division of Gerbo Limited, of Hensen, has been awarded a $917,000 Government of Canada contract to supply beans to Botswana. Murray Cardiff, Member of Parliament for Huron -Bruce, announced the award recelhtly on behalf of Supply and Services Minister -Monique Vezina. The contract to supply the beans was awarded on behalf of the Canadian Interna- tional Development Agency (CTDA) as part of its bilateral aid program for developing nations. 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