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Whitby Free Press, 30 Apr 1986, p. 11

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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30.1I986 PAGE Il Crime Stoppers: Ie WC. On Auguat 7, 1982 at approximately 3:30 a.m. - Walter Clark Major of R.R.l, Brooklin, Ont. was awakened by the sound of his dog barking. lie looked out and saw a van' on the street, parked near a spot Nhere. he. kept some Ires which he had iisplayed for sale.. The victim got his son out of bed and went to check outaide. His- son went r downstairs, got a ýshotgun and foilowed his father outside. When Mr. Major arrived outside he saw Study sees facelift for fair By MIKE JOHNSTON Free Press Staff The Brooklin Memorial Park needs a big facelif t, according to the preliminary draft of the Town of Whitby's Culture and 'Recreational Master iplIan. During meetings with the Biooklin Spring Fair Association, Jean Mon- teith and Associates, the company preparing the plan, heard numerous concerna and complain- ts about the park which the association uses to holdit's annual fair. - E Secreational facilities recently built on the park site, including two tennis courts and a basebaîl diamond, to satisfy the recreational needa of Brooklin residents, have reduced the area available to the association which la fin- ding it increasingly dif- ficuit to locate ail the at- tractions, rides, games and exhibits, on the site. "There ia insufficient space," said Jack Woodward, secretary treasurer of the ,association. He said the fair could be lot better if the association had more space. Parking was another probiem the association encountered during the fair. Mr. Woodward said the parking is inadequate and the streets are always packed during the last three days of the fair. He said there are neyer too many complaints fromn the residents living on the streéta, because they know it la only for three days, but he added that it can get a nnoying. The association wouia also like to see per- manent buildings built on park property. Presently the fair's exhibits 'and displays are held in the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena as well as in tenta which the association renta; each year. Mr. ,Woodward said the arena which ac- commodates moat of the Major,'s assail ants tl that an attempt had and about 400 feet fur- pointed nose, a light or yourself or testify in been made to steal tht: ther on Mr. Major either thin beard and a fu- court. If you have any tires and the suspects fell or was thrown from manchu moustache. He information regarding had returned to the van. the van suffering fatal was wearing a dark T- this offence or any in- He approached the injuries, shirt with a vertical formation regarding drivers side, leaned in The vehicie is design on the front. any crime caîl the the window and described as a late There is no description Crime Stoppera number struggled with the mode) van (after 1979) of the other occupants. at 1-800-387-8477 (TIPS) drasr trig to takethe and having dark blue Durham Regional toi) free or 222-8477 wastryng o tke he metallic paint. It had Crime Stoppera is (TIPS). keys out of the ignition ordinary tires and its asking for your A re-enactment of this or at least to stop the windshield was 'assistance in solving crime wil) be shown on van from driving away. smashed during the in- this case. An award of CITY T.V. on Thursday, The van started cident. up to $1,000 is being of- May 1, 1986 during the 6 moving forward with fered for information p.m. and 10 p.m. news. Mr. Major still hanging It is feit that there leading to an arreat. In It will also be shown on on. It drove towards Mr. were at Ieast two per- addition Crime Stoppers CHEX T.V. on Friday, Major's son, who step- sons in the vehicle. The will pay awards of up to May 2, 1986 at 6 p.m. and ped aside and smashed driver ia described as a $1,000 for information il p.m. during their the windshield with the maie white, early 20's, leading to an arreat in news broadeasta. butt of the gun as the blonde hair, with a any serious crime. Sergeant Sandy Ryrie vehicle passed. receeding hairline, high As a caller you will of the Durham Regionai The van accelerated cheek bhnesa znd sdim n ,e...,. ê,. îA....t.. Dj1.Pnip r,. h T1h ere's a major change Ataking place ini the auto- motive fuel industry. And it has everything to do with money. ]Right across Ontario, the switch is on to Natural Gas auto fuel. Private cars, taxis, delivery services Sand fleets are rapidly converting to Natural Gas- because of the Ssavings. Natural Gas auto fuel is cheaper than gasoline, diesel or propane. ,Natural Gs auto fuel is the same Natural Gas that heats your home and powers Canada',s industries. Now, Consumers' Gas bas made it a safe, economical way to get around to'n. Swtch to Natural Gas auto fuel today. Do it because of the savings. Delivery services, fleets, taxis and privatc cars rapidiy converting to Naturai Gas-because of the savings. CONVERSION 15 AFFORDABLE. Convert your vehicle now and Consumers'Gas, the Federal Government and the Ontario Government wilI help pick up the tab. Consumers' Gas wvill do even more for y ou. Not only do we give you $500 toward con- version, but we also let you finance the balance on our monthly gas bill with two years topay. 'Olvli)crvident withiîî the Consurnvrs' Caus a i c i gibIu- VEHICLE CONVERSION COSTS Caîrnît Newy Puîchied Vehnle fVelum Cc'st oi conversion $22002,800 $2.200 2,800 Fedei grain <$500> <$500> ConstiinersÇ Oas Grant* $500> <$500> ont C;ovtItInceritive** Nil $1.000> Net cost SI.200-1,800 $200800 oSIs l ll>iigiiints vCiCClint rt WIL.L YOUR VEMICLE STILL RUN ON GASOLINE? Yes. With the flick of a switch on your dashboard, you can go from Natural Gas to gasoline-and back-even while the vehicle is moving. And because Natural Gas is an add- on system your driving range is extended bye 100-200km. at large- article to heip combat crime. A citizen board administera the program one of more than 600 Crime Stoppera Programa in North Arnerica. The award money is raised through tax deductible donations which may be sent to - The Toronto and Regional Crime Stop- pera, P.O. Box 54, Oshawa,VOnt. L1H 7K8. HOW DOES 111E NAITRAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM WORX? Natural Gas in pressurized tanks is connected to a regulator installed in the engine compart- ment. T'he regulator reduces the pressure of the Natural Gas. Prom the regulator, the gas is fed into the carburetor where it is mixed with air. It then enters the engine through the intake mani- fold where ignition takes place. NATURAL GAS SAVES MOST. OUR GUARANTEE. If, during the twelve month period following the con- verion of your vehicle, the average price of Natural Gas is not below that of gasoline, on an energy basis, and as a result, you have not. saved on fuel costs by using Natural Gas, the Consumers' Gas Company Ltd., will remove the natural gas system and refund double your net conversion cost. Thi- offer is valid until Deccmber 31,1986. IL L i5?UPf Z ATrUhlALE155 (416)-668-9341 On Wednesday, April 23, the Consumnera' Gas ad lnciuded an error lnlils guarantee section. It shouid hava read... "if, during the twelve month perlod foliowing the conVersion of your vehicie, the average price of Natural Gas le not below that of gasoline, on an energy basis, and as a resuit, you have not saved on fuel costs by using Naturai Gas, the Consumera' Gas company Ltd., Miti remove the natural gas system and ref und double your net conver~ion cost. This offer la valid until December3l, 1986." SWIfT1 NATURAL GAS Al) FUE. ITS A [L CHEAPERTHAN GASOLINE. This is just the beginning. Watch for the opening of new natural gas fiffing stations in your area. riever nave tu iaenuiv ronce rorce writes mis muliza allu Z)Iiiii

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