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g SuperBuild provides $6 million ') for UW facility improvements Health department fact sheet helps public protect against mosquito bites he Waterloo Region community health department (CHD) released a fact sheet this week to advise the public on personal protective mea- sures they can take to pre- vent or avoid mosquito bites. This is the ftfth fact sheet the CHD has released as part of its "Put Mosquitoes out of Touch" education cam- pmgn. _ - . - "We are releasing the fact sheet so that residents in the region can take personal action." said Dr. Liana Nolan, associate medical officer of health, "We are also advising the public that is has been con- firmed that West Nile Virus caused the death of a crow found in the Windsor area. This is still not a cause for alarm; the risk of contracting the virus is still minimal, and there have been no human cases in Ontario. The fact The University of Waterloo is undertaking a series of improvements in its facili- ties as the result of the con. tribution of $6.1 million from the provinces SuperBuiid fund. Elizabeth Witmer. Water- loo MPP and Minister of the Environment, announced the financial assistance yes- terday under the SuperBuild Facilities Renewal program, She also announced funding of $2.1 million for Wilfrid Laurier University. Among the initiatives at UW. the money supports a retrofit with a new elevator at the Modern languages Building to provide better access for disabled students. "The University of Waterloo has a tradition of leadership in providing facilities and improvements for disabled students," said president David Johnston. "The latest upgrades to sev- eral campus buildings con- tinue that tradition and underscore our commit. ment to make UW accessi- ble to all." UW currently has 850 students who have indicat- ed they have a disability. and the installation of the elevator at the Modern Languages Building com- plats a goal of having barri- er-free access to all levels of all teaching facilities on campus. The elevator improve- ments are expected to cost 5487.000. Other facility pro- jects at UW will include: mechanical improvements ($2.4 million); electrical improvements (51.4 million): building envelope improve- ments ($536,700); building interior improvements ($1.4 million); and site improve- mentsi$25,000). SuperBuild is a tLg-bil- lion investment by the Ontario government and its partners, designed to help that mosquito season is almost over works in our favour." Some of the personal measures the public can take to avoid mosquito bites include: . minimize time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn; . wear clothing that is light coloured and heavy enough to prevent bites - long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best when out- doors for extended periods of time; . make sure all doors and windows in your home are tight-fitting or properly screened to keep mosqui- toes out; . apbly mosquito repel- lents. Those which contain DEET are the most effective. The public is invited to continue to report dead birds, especially crows and blue jays, to the CHD by call- ing the Waterloo office at universities and colleges modernize existing build- ings and use existing space more efficiently to create room for additional students. and admiral MEG-and arsirtiiii'rJertiift),are Wow aid ttt orange and yioletmist and spnng purple and bermuda Mus and m and green cnd ism?! vel/ow and mandarin mange and {wander ie ana TOWN rr7iiriEflMfifEi' Whatever your colour E preference, we've got the perfect one for you'. Visit our new Decorating Centre at 583 King St. N, right across from the Home Depot in Waterloo. We carry a complete line ofquality Paint & i Stains by Benjamin Moore, we feature Instock & CustomWallcovcr'mgs, plus all Lthools & Accessories you'll need m mam Ave., movanu'u an. am An. as . um“ Bdin In Rd KITCHBJEI "ream Irma, 'lllttfyil ' cum PH. 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Heer's is the trusted name in _ decorating since 19SS, If you need quality products, attentive service and expert knowledge for your next decorating project look no further than Heer's Decorating. Hark is painting the town in Waterloo'. Drop in today and discover your life in color! I . clean clogged roof gut ters; . remove standing water under or around structures and on flat roofs; . do not allow water to collect on pool covers or covered furniture and bar- becues. Elementary Schools and Special Educatipn Itegnes.. All students should repon Io Iheir respective schools before 8:55 am. All senior and composrlc schools will commence an approximately 8 Y) am. Classes Will be held all day and will be dismissed at the regular dismissal time. Buses will pick up students at the normal lime and will depart from schools at the regular lime. Staggered entry limes are being implemenlcd he fust two weeks of school for holh Junior and senior krndcrganen students. Contact your school the week of August 27 I0 regimen arrange an rniervrcw lime and vxmfirin he day your child will begin allending krndergarlen Secondary Schools Secondary school students should report to that respective schools at the regular times. Buses will pick up and mum students at the normal times. In the momtng. various openrng day procedures wrll occuru No classes are scheduled following these morning procedures. Each student shotdd bung an appropriate school lock or money to purchase one. Students who have not yet registered for secondary school are asked to contact the school In complete a regulation form, receive a course calendar and arrange an appointment In order to select courses Unregistered students must provide lranscnpts and 2W0] report cards Safe Schools Act The Ministry of Education has recently released the Sale Schools Act which details many new requirements related to safe schools mues and establishes Significant consequences to students who do not meet behaviour expectations. This Act applies to students m every grade, The Waterloo Region Disinct School Board with significant input from Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Counals has reused existing policies and developed new policies and procedures to meet the new requirements and ensure the safety and well being of students and stall. Key areas include: access to school premises; criminal background checks for all stall; a mandatory police protocol; code of conduct student suspensrons; student etwlsmns. dress code for students, Inappropriate hehavrour by students will not be tolerated on school property or while a student is engaged in school-related activrtics Our sale and secure schools polroes uphold the posrlion that no term of Violent behaviour. that m any way threatens the well being of another person. is acctplahk at school or who: participating m school-related acuvmcs Pnncipals, luchcrs. Ind support staff are required to demonstrate nonAobaame of unacceptable behaviour by taking positive. comrdercd. and immediate remedial or disciplinary action m compliance with board policies. the Educalion Act, the Ministry of Warren‘s safe schools Immnm 1nd olhcr twill: legislation Further mlon'nalion Is available on the Boards web sue at m mosh out: or thugh your local sclool ---mm-to-ts.kyrerm'-etet'tF"t. Public Schools Open Tuesday, September 4, 2001