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durhamrcgion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ JANUARY 4,2006 ♦ PAGE 5 Prosperity abounds, boasts Mutton From page 1 • for the municipality, said the mayor. : There's going to be tremendous job growth in Clarington. The jobs won't be exported out of" the municipality, he said. "1 think there's going to be a lot of retention." •Recreation will also get a boost in Clarington in 2006, said the mayor. The Brian McFarlane Museum, to be built ajdjacent to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Recreation Complex in Bowmanville, and to house the collection of Brian McFarlane, longtime 'Hockey Night in Canada' commentator commentator and Peter Puck creator, should open this year. As well, work should get underway on a new facility in Newcastle. The Ruddell Road facility is to house a leisure and therapy pool, gymnasium and program and meeting rooms. Work should also begin on a large municipal waterfront park in the Port Darlington Darlington area this year, said the mayor. In all, 2006 should be the year where plans implemented over the last several years come to fruition to make Clarington Clarington an even better place than before to live, work and play, said Mayor Mutton. "We've got to keep staying on the path, and we're doing a good job of it," said the mayor. Businesses set to network 1 COURTICE - The newly-renovated Hilltop Restaurant and Banquet Hall will be the site for the Clarington Board of Trade's first networking event of the new year. ; > ■ iThe event is set for Wednesday, Jan. 1,1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilltop, 1,'540 King St. E. in Courtice. ; All business people may attend, and promotional tables are available for $25. Hors d'oeurves will be served and there will be a cash bar. Admission is free for Clarington Board of Trade members, with a fee of $5 for prospective members. The fee will be collected at the door. To register or to reserve a display table, contact the Board of Trade office at 905-623-3106 or register online at www. cbot.ca; Candidates facing off at debate : COURTICE - The Courtice Area flatepayers Association will hold its 2(006 Federal Election Town hall on Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Road. All the candidates have confirmed their attendance. CASTING REQUIREMENTS (Mon or loss in order ofrole see) male 70$ • grandfather (sage patriarch) female 20$ • daughter (lover) male 20$-son (lover) female 50$ • mother (in-home artist) "CASTING CALL" Sun. Jan. 8.2-4pm & Mon. Jan 9, 7-9pm At Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 RussettAve. (Use Rear stage door eatrance) "You Can't Take It With You" A fairly wacky socio-political comedy by (Aoss Hart and George S. Kaufman Rehearsals to commence mid to late January. Performance dales: April 20 - May 6, Director: Murray Twist mole 40$ • former dancer (Russian accent) female 50+ - mother (society matron • 1 scene) female 50+-former aristocrat. (Russian accent-1 scene) male 30$ - tax man (say no more ■ 1 scene) female SOish • actress (aging, drunk • 1 scene) 3male$-g-men (heavies-1 scene) male 50$ • father (basement inventor) female 30i$h • daughter (bad ballet dancer) male 30$ • son-in-law (ploys xylophone) male 50-60ish - father (sizeable capitalist) female 30i$h-maid (black) male 30i$h- boyfriend (black) male 40+ - ex-mailman (significant hair loss) ml™ Bringing plnyful moments to tile! The audition will consist largely of readings from the script and special skills and physical attributes assessments (see above/. Ages reflect character, not necessarily actor, ages. For Mom Information Call: 905-697-0783 v y v.iilniivy:, ].i V. <o ; V: v>5> vrti.-ühvay' Re-elect Bev ODA ■, Standing up tor Durham "This election is about providing families the tax relief they deserve, seniors the security they have earned, farmers the support they need, and all Canadians a government they can be proud of/' -BevOda Join Bev Oda and Peter MacKay Friday January 6th 10:00am-Coffee St George's Church Hall - JH f 250 Mill Street, Newcastle or 11:30am - Lunch Coronation Restaurant 9 King Street West, Bowmanville Donations welcome 68 King St W, Bowmavnille 905-697-1108 i www.bevoda.ca G Conservative Ms. v.T- ™ y - ? * jjf- - v - v *■ - f Sr-S&pSkl uwàëà CLARINGTON - For her work in raising public awareness about diabetes in the schools, Courtice Lions Club member Evelyn Fisher was awarded the Harry À. Newman Newman Diabetes Award by the local Lions' club. A.J. Groen / Metroland Durham Region Media Group * LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT., Jan. 7th "ANGEL BIBB## 600 Grandview. Oshawa 905-436-1476 Courtice Lion awarded for diabetes work From pagel have extremely elevated blood sugar levels, levels, said Ms. Fisher. A diabetes educator was on hand to help those with elevated readings determine next steps to take in terms of appropriate medical treatment. A committee helps her with the awareness awareness and prevention endeavours. Not only has Ms. Fisher been involved locally. For the last two years, she's also been diabetes awareness chairwoman for the Lions' district, which covers the area from Courtice to Kingston. The Harry A. Newman Award is named for the first Canadian president of Lions International, who was challenged by Helen Keller to help the blind, something the service club took up as its major charity. charity. Since much adult-onset blindness is caused by diabetes, there is a natural link for Lions to get involved in prevention and awareness of the disease, said Ms. Fisher. • The award was presented on behalf of the Courtice Lions. It may only be given to a Canadian Lion, Lioness or Leo, or a club, and proceeds paid by the club from the award are used for diabetes research in Canada. Ms. Fisher received the award at the Canadian Diabetes Association's annual general meeting in Edmonton, which she attended as a voting delegate. James R. Yanch Advice on Proposals, Bankruptcy & Alternatives "Lets find solutions together!" Over 20 Years Experience^ OSHAWA AJAX 122 Albert St. 50 Commercial Ave.J 905-721-7506 905-619-1473 Salurdav & Evening Appl. s Available FREE CONSULTATION www.jumesryaniii.com Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating It's our way of saying thanks. &iSïi«iSp# We'd like to thank you with a way to glide through the season with a smile: enjoy Free Holiday Skating, compliments of your local Tim Hortons. Let us show you our appreciation for being a part of the Durham Region community. 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