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Page 14, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, March 17, 1993 Regon etsftmding, for waterfront development plan .hWo- cmuiy Tegat The Region of Durhazn wilI receive a grant of $50,000 te hel> complote a Lake Ontario waterfront p an for the area, Municipa airs Minister Ed Philip announced last week. While the grant program itself is under review, a few high priority projeets in Ontario communities are receiving funding now te plan more effectively for long-term economic development. The Region is using the funds te conduct a study inte long-termn development potential for the waterfront area in a way that protects and preserves the environment. The waterfront area stretches from Pickering te, Newcastle. "This is a high priority project that can get underway quickly" Philip said. "The sooner work starts, the sooner the Region will be able to take advantage of local economic development opportuni- ties.", 'Many 'local residents know addressing these needs now will offer an essential improvement. for our reion," says Durhama Centre MPP Drummond White. In past years, community planning grants have helped municipalities study land use planning issues of significance te were used for developing planning documents and for projects involving provincial interests in local planning. Municipalities match the province's communty planning grants that cover 60 per cent of the total approved costs. WHITBY WOODCARVERS Charlie Mesher (at right in above photo) and Paul Ward (photo at right) showed their skills and their work over the past two weekends at the Purpie Woods Conservation Area, north of Oshawa. Sugar bush tours continue at Purpie Woods this weekend, with tours starting at il a.m., and the 'Pancake Weekend' wiII be held March 27 and 28. Purple Woods is at Simcoe Street and 1 Oth Conicession Road. Photos by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press Believe it or flot, that's how littie it costs.to drive into the limelig\it with "The 1993 Best New Econoiny Car of the Year" as voted by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. And with the new Golf, you enjoy the high standard of engineering and features Volkswagen is famous for. Check it out: Choice of 3 exciting, new engines, including 115 horsepower 2.0 litre- German engineered independent suspension - Rack and pinion steering for precise handling -Up to 1162 litres of cargo space. Join the fan club and test drive a new Golf today. Terne-f The 1993 Best New Economny Car of the Year. *Based on manufacturers suggested retail prioe for 2-door CL model with 5-speed transmission. 4-door CL model priced at Si1,800. Options, destination charge. dealer preparation and ail taxes extra. Dealer may seil for less. *V Experience the O'wasco Ftýting Pro yen 10 serve y ou besi since 1972. An 'l Care *and CAA award winner. Sales, service, leasing, oy shop. ail makes. RentaIs in Canada, USA n Europe, overseas-eiv1y 1425 Dundas St. E.. Whitbv L ed6-6410n or 1-800-263ý.,ý-2676 TOP DOLLAR FOR VOUR TRADE!