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20 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 16,1994 War Amps'Film Offers Different Perspective on WWW Canada War Amps newest film, "The Veterans Charter", offers a very different perspective from the many films and events marking the 50th anniversary anniversary of the end of World War II. The story of how Canada provided for Canadians returning to civilian life is not only fascinating, but unknown unknown to most Canadians. Tills statement was made today by Cliff Chadderton, Chief Executive Officer of The War Amps, as he announced announced the release of The Veterans Charter, the newest film in the Association's Association's Never Again! series. Produced and narrated by Chadderton, Chadderton, the one-hour film recounts the history of war pensions in Canada, Canada, a country known for having the best veterans legislation in the world. Chadderton was personally involved with the drafting of the legislation as a returning World War II veteran. "Immediately following World War II, Canada was faced with a tremendous tremendous problem - that of providing for the return to civilian life of some 1,000,900 men and women who had served in the military forces. It was a tremendous undertaking, and it required required the combined efforts of employers, employers, schools and universities, trade unions, governments and veterans veterans organizations," Chadderton said. The result of this undertaking was the Veterans Charter. This compilation compilation of the government's rehabilitation rehabilitation programs provided the foremn- Snap Bean Season Arrives in Durham Throughout Durham Region one can hear die crisp "snap" of someone preparing their favourite dish with fresh snap beans. Durham's snap bean season has arrived just in time to use either green or yellow (wax) beans to add colour, crispness and flavour to virtually any dish. Both green and yellow snap beans are popular because they can be cooked many ways: boiling briskly until tender-crisp, steaming, stir- frying, slow cooking in savour stews, or serving in salads. For best results in yoiir favourite dish, use only fresh, tender beans. Look for beans that have a smooth, velvety exterior and appear to have a bright, clear colour. A ripe snap bean should "snap".cleanly when you top and tail it (heel and toe it). To store your snap beans place unwashed unwashed in stacked cartons or containers, containers, to allow air circulation, in a cool place. Snap beans may develop chill damage if stored at temperatures below below 4 C/40 F. Snap beans will keep for several days, but for best results use immediately. Snap bean season will last until late September. To find a market that carries fresh snap beans, look in the Durham Farm Fresh guide. For your free copy please call the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Rural Affairs at (905) 2003. Fun Fair for Family Safety On July 23rd Do you live on a farm or next door to one, or just visit often? The Family Safety Fun Fair, sponsored by the Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources under a Health Promotion Grant, will have lots of information foil-you. Join us on Saturday, July 23rd anytime between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the Port Perry Arena. See the new Farm Safety Puppet Show, join in the games or activities, visit with representatives from Durham Public Health Unit, Durham Regional Police, Police, the Fire Department and others. The Puppet Show and other entertainers entertainers will be repeating their shows throughout the day. Moms, Dads and Grandparents bring your children and grandchildren grandchildren - children bring the adults in your life - something for everyone. Come for the day or 1'or an hour - Admission Admission Free - Food and beverages available at nominal cost. See you at the Family Safety Fun Day. ner of many of the benefits enjoyed by Canadians today - including community community colleges, unemployment insurance, insurance, and medical treatment for the severely injured. The War Amps interest in this subject goes back more than 75 years. Following the First World War, the Association began working with the Canadian government to ensure ensure that veterans and their widows receive fair financial compensation. Today, the Association's Service Bureau Bureau assists veterans from the Second World War and the Korean War with their pension claims. The film explores the changes that have brought benefits for veterans with exceptional disabilities, special assistance enabling veterans to remain remain in their own homes, and improvements improvements in pensions for widows. Also discussed are initiatives spearheaded spearheaded by The War Amps and other veterans organizations to obtain pension pension coverage for military personnel involved in Special Duty areas. In the film, War Amps speak to Gerald Merrithew, former Minister of Veterans Affairs, about improvements improvements in legislation that have greatly enhanced the quality of life for veterans veterans and their spouses. Archival footage footage shows veterans returning to university, university, obtaining business and professional loans and taking advantage advantage of some of lesser-known, but fascinating, provisions such as Awaiting Returns Benefits, Reinstatement Reinstatement in Civil Employment, business business and professional loans. "The film tells how Canada welcomed welcomed back its men and women to their homes, farms and workplaces. To lend a modem twist, we end the film with a discussion between myself myself and Jason Denbow, a young graduate of our Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, who is the same age as many of those returning veterans veterans some 50 years ago," Chadderton said. • The film is now being distributed to cable stations across Canada. War Amps films are funded by corporate donations and are available on loan to the public by writing: The War Amps, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 0C4. Support Group The Invisible Disability Support Group will hold a meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, at 947 Adelaide Avenue. E., Oshawa. This meeting is for parents of children with ADD, ADHD, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. All welcome. For more information call Mary Lou 623-5414, Karen 623- 6490, or Nancy 436-7706. Carrier Needed to Deliver ^ndepeudmt in Courtice for Turnberry, Bruntsfield and Glenabbey area. Phone 623-0837 or 623-3303 Clarington is a Municipality of "A Million Views", from its countryside to its homes in its many towns and villages. Perhaps the most beautiful region in all of Ontario and we all deserve to be proud that it is ours. The Municipality of Clarington plans to recognize those property owners owners who have made this possible through their efforts to beautify their front yard or garden for themselves, their neighbourhood and the entire Municipality. An exciting new program featuring the "APPLE BLOSSOM AWARDS" has been put in place and will award Bronze Plaques and Certificates for permanent recognition recognition of those judged for excellence. Additional nomination nomination forms are available-through the Community Services Department at (905) 623-3379 and résidents and property owners are invited to nominate any home or business in the Municipality. Judging by representatives of the Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville Horticultural Societies, will take place in late August and will be based on eye appeal, maintenance, contribution to the neighbourhood, design features and environmental friendliness. Nominations will close August 10th, 1994. APPLE BLOSSOM AWARD NOMINATION FORM ( PLEASE PRINT ) I would like to nominate the front yard/garden for the APPLE BLOSSOM AWARDS program. Property Address: 1 Property Owner: Telephone: (905) Nominated By: .Telephone: (905) Please Mail Or Fax to: APPLE BLOSSOM AWARDS: Community Services Department, 40 Temperance Street, Clarington, Ontario L1C 3A6. Telephone. (905) 623-3379, Fax (905) 623-4169