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Celebrating 20 years By Mark Rosseor The Region of Durham la spending more than $150,000 to celebrate its 2th anniversary. The Federal Government con- tributed more than $87,000 of that total, which will b. used to pay thrse young people ta coor- mnfate and promote the year-long 'Celebrate Durham «94.' Another $36,000 came from provncal téx coffers -- Durham CeteMPP Drummond White Baya it will also b. used ta «organiz and promote various special events throughout the year" - and Regional taxPaYers anted Up $30,000 some 360-events have been mncluded under the celebration baniner, almost ail of which are sporting tournaments, plays, arts and craft shows, etc. which would have been held anywaýy. Celebrate Durham 94 will pro- mots the events, and the region, "and serve ta, facilitate our attractivensas, not onfly in the Greater Toronto Afea, but throughout North Ainerica,» says White. About 150-people gathered at Oshawa's Eastdale Collepiate Sunday for opening ceremornes. Oshawa Councillor David Con- way, co-chairnian of the steering committee which spent the last 18-monthe organizing the event, told. them it's designed ta help rasidents get ta know the region better, as well as attract tourists. Ceremonies were held at East- dale, 20-years ago ta marlý the formation of the reglon. Whliby Fr. Pros, Weôioeday, JanuwrY 12, 1994, Page f BRIDES ANDGROOMS Ifyou're iooking for the perfect country s.tting for your Wedding Day, Our ALL-INCLUSIVE "NO HIDDEN COST' W.ddlng Packages offer a wi*nnlng combination of warmth, style and excellent value providing everything from cocktails and caliapes ta your DJ and wedding cake. plan ta have your oeremony har. as il à t our GARDEN GAZEBO or ln aur COUNTRY CHAPEL. PMase visit us at our 4th Annual BRIiAL OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January l5th & Saturday, January 22nd ~1 Tl OI1:.Oa- 4:00OpM< Soorfacility ready for Weddings ta happenl 'A Talkto our Caterlng Manager, DJ, flarset, cake specialist and somne former *Mili Run Bridese. Refr.shm.nts a.rved. Cali for detalsa and directions. 269 REGI0tMAL RD. #8, WEST 0F UXBRIDGE Uxbridge Area (905) 852-6212 *- Toli free 1-800-465-T-OFF (8633) v w w e w I DODDýSOUER I WHTY O 5AER - £ h -une