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4 - ron Wek~yTIme~ Wdn.day Novmbe 1 inO Happy l8th Birthday Report fr4 Gord Milis MPP Durhani East Last week, in the Legisiature, Bill'115 finaliy received Third Reading This t3ill generated more discussion and more letters than any other piece of legisiation processed at Queens Park. By allowing shopjiifg on Sunday's ini December the government bas shown. flexibility along with a degree of balânce in times of a severe recessiofi. It isn't any secret that retail stores depend upon the few weeks leadffng up to) Christmas for about 25 pet cent Of their annual sales. For many stores this period means makixlg i rfcn Kl bankruptcy. The govermnent bas recognized tliis in allowing .. shopping for tho Christmas period. At the same trne, retail workers are protected by legisiation which allows them to refuse Sunday workc by giving 48 hours notice of their Dm Queenl intent, to the employer. The Pair Tax Commission announced last week that more than 1 160 volunteers, from across the Province oî Ontario, have accepted Treasurer Floyd Laughren's invitation to work with the commission. The volunteers are to make up eight working groups, appointed to examine specific tax issues. These groups will strike a balance of different viewpoints, as well as representing those effected by particular tax issues. The Fair Tax Commission is i takin g an unique approach to tax policy development in that its mandate and structure encourages public participation. The commissions activities wiIl not be conducted bebind closed doors. Public education and awareniess about the issues effecting taxation in Ontario will be a major focus of the overaîl activities of the 's Park commission. On Wednesday, the result s of the recent Canadian Diabetes Association Celebrity Challenge' were announced by Queen's Park. Much to my surprise the tabulated resuits placed me 3rd overall based upon proper eating habits, helped along with no smoking or drinking of alcohol. The Challenge made me very much aware of how difficuit it is to live with diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association are to be congratulated for their efforts in raising dhe awareness through the competition. What is your office doing about Christmas gifts tis year? All of my staff and me, both in Bowmanville and in Toronto, have decided not to exchange gifts this year. In there place, we have decided to purchase food with the money we would spend on gifts for eacb other, and rvel wDPOER The Art of Entertainment )u-rhiam celebrating ber 2nd Bir November 30, 1991. B Amanda, proud parents Cathy and doting grandparents Bruce and Kay Gustar will bc there to join, in tie festivities. Orono Figure Skating News report Congratulations are in order for many members of the Orono Figure Skating Club. Melanie Lemnieux placed first at the Juvenile Invitational in the Juvenile Ladies Class ai the Eastern Ontario Sectionais ini Napean Novembher 14- 17. Thank you Melanie for represcnting Orono in such an outstanding way! Skating ability cones with many hours of practice. Many of our younger skaters have passed into another level as a resuit of their deternunation and effort. Passing Beginners: Johin David Tinkier, Asbley Schoficld, Tina Cumby, Gillian Donnelly, Lauren Crasbley, Jennifer Henderson, Leanne Topper. Passing Elernentary: Parisse Marrett, Christopher Moffat, Brittany Robinson, Adrianna Demecter. Passing Base: Metissa Moore, Nicole Marrctt, Katie O'Neill. Passing Novice 1: Dawn Cumnby, Laura Cartier. Passing Novice Ill: Kari Francis, Carol Baxter. Congratulations to ail! Badges are available 1from mnembers of" the skating club executive. Formers may be advisory committee There ik antindication(tia( ftic new Township govcrnnient in Hope Township inay t'orin an advisory commnittec olU six living f'ormer reevcs. The f'ormier reeves would date back Io 1950 with limer Scolt, ('aroil Nichol.s, Fred Bamcyý, Wcstont Bannister, LEvan Quan- t nul and Roger Wilson. BUILDING -= - -"For AN You 4x8x1t2"1 Drywall $3 a99/a he Cash andi Carr OshnZw R12-15 Pink Pak Insulation 50 sq. ft. $1 2.30 (Reg. $13.94) 164 Baseline Road,, BOWMAN VILLE 623-6341 flBasslineý IHwy. 401 SONY CF CANACA tTC Pine Valley Cottage Grade Packaged Pine Paneling $6. /1package .,il