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Whitby Free Press, 1 Jun 1988, p. 18

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PAGE 18, WH1TBY FREE PRIESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1988 Durham Nuclear Awareness tô- hold 'walk-a-thon Sunday On Sunday,, June 5 Nuclear Awareness Project anid its local affiliate, Durham Nuclear Awareness, will sponsor a walk-a-thon as part of World Environment Week celebrations. Walkers will follow a 10-km route te raise money in aid *of environmental concerns. This event is being undertaken by inember agencies of the Ontario Envirornment Network, and la part of' a series of 'Move-A-Thons' that will be taking place' in communities across the poince, to bring public awareness te environmental concerns. "The -walk will be a fun way for citizens te learn about Durhamn Regiorwhile seeing some of the environmental bot spots in the area," says David Martin, executive director of the Nuclear Awareness Projeet. "We intend to show the public some Of the . ostive accomlishments as Wel, and have chosen a route that will take participants through some areas littie' known to- the general public.', "South of Bayly Street in the Ajax-Pickering area there are public walkways and greenpaths that connect one subdivison te another and in fact provide safe passage. for our youngsters on their way to and from school" he said. The walk also includes a tour along the waterfront between the two municipalities, giving the public an opporturiity to view the improvements and restoration work that has been undertaken on the lakefront in the past few years. Pledge forms are being distributed throughout the community and may be obtained from any community recreational centre in the region. For additional information, contact the Nuclear Awareness Project at 725-1565 or caîl Walk-A-Thon hotline at 686-4085. Nuclear Awareness Pro.ject is a non-profit charitable enviromnent group dedicated te raising public Cigarets, money are stolen Durham Regional Police are investigating the theft of cigarets and an unknown quantity of money from a gas bar at 932 Brock St. N., sometime Friday night. Police report the gas bar was broken into by two suspects who stèle 42 cartons of cigarets and an unknown quantity of quarters. wIIITIIY« Jim Colasuonno is pleased to announce the opening of Ge Ulemen's Choice Men's Hairstyling Jîm Old & new customers are welcome. No appointments necessary. Tues. - Fni. 9-6, Sat. 370 Brock St. S. IGAPlaza, 430-3233 8-5, Closed Mon. OUT SAoýL E DO ORS CLOSE dUNE 11.î EVEIYTHING DIASTICALLY IEDVCED, *Ceiling Fans *Wall Lights *Chandeliers *Outdoor Fixtures *Rollers *Paint Trays Light Bulbs *Walipaper COME EARL'Y FOR BEST SELECTION -- .- ~ ~9~3LVj~A ~ i~ IJ ~Q 4~ Q Q Q leu, Pornnnrin CLOSING

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