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VV I- RR] Ve [e]e] Vol. 4, No. 48 Wednesday, July 5,995 Call (905) 985-6397 CIRC. 13,500 28 pages 180104 Local veterans honoured at Canada Day celebrations Nearly 50 veterans who saw action in Europe during World War 2 were honoured Saturday evening at Scugog Township's Canada Day celebrations. The veterans, most wearing medals on their chest, paraded into Palmer Park where they Police report no serious accidents -on July 1 weekend Durham Police say the «Canada Day Weekend in Scugog Township was a safe one with no serious accidents on the roads or on the water. Large numbers of people made their way into Port Perry for the Canada Day activities in Palmer Park and to watch the fireworks on July 1. There were *no serious problems, according to a Durham Police spokesman. However, a store window on Water Street was smashed open late Saturday night. Also overnight on July 1, somebody tried to set fire to the double oak doors at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Scugog Street. The doors were blackened and damaged to the tune of over $1,000. Police report a break-in at a residence on Durham Road 19 over the weekend resulted in the loss of antique coins and jewellery. Thieves kicked out a door to gain access to the home. Also over the weekend, a 14 foot aluminum boat with 25 hp motor was reported stolen from a dock at Scugog Point Crescent. nt T \ Local veterans who saw active duty In Europe during WW 2 were-hbnoured and recognized at the Canada Day celebrations Saturday evening In Paimer-Park. About 40 veterans paraded down Queen Street and were presented with certificates from the federal government and the Township. See story. heard brief speeches of tribute from MC and Parade Commander Bob Douglas, Durham MP Alex Shepherd and Township Mayor Howard Hall. Parade Commander Douglas worked closely with Scugog Chamber of Commerce officials in organizing the participation of the veterans this year, the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. A large crowd gathered in Palmer Park for the festivities leading up to the fireworks display as darkness fell on July 1 Leading the parade of veterans was a Jaffe tank on a flat bed truck, a UN Jeep and a World War 2 vintage motorcycle, courtesy of the Ferrett Club of Oshawa. Just over 30 veterans were presented certificates of appreciation from the federal Turn to page two Two great nights of entertainment for the entire family are coming this weekend at the annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the Blackstock Fairgrounds. The action gets underway Friday, July 7 at 7:30 PM with the truck pulls featuring everything from 4X4 stocks, modifieds, pro stocks to highway tractors. On-8aturday night starting at 7:00 PM you'll see the tractors in action-- vintage models, stock, pro-stock and the super powerful modifieds. Don't miss the truck and tractor pull--two nights of fun and thrills July 7 and 8 at the Fairgrounds in downtown Blackstock. Public School teachers ratify new contract A tentative agreement between the Durham Board of Education and its 2,300. elementary teachers was reached on June 15, and ratified by both parties on June, 26. The agreement covers the period from September 1, 1995 to August 31, 1996. A key feature of the agreement is the restoration of experience increments which were previously withheld under the Social Contract. This has been made possible by a number of offsetting cost-saving measures, including: elimination of paid educational improvement leaves . reorganization of benefits arrangements . some staff reductions in excess of the Social Contract (7 teachers of 2,300) . temporary reduction in weekly preparation time for lesson planning . discontinuance of the Special Education Allowance previously paid to some teachers . reorganization of school administrative time The settlement also sees the resolution of all outstanding Social Contract implementation issues. The Social Contract mandates a small increase in class size ranges. Board Chairperson Patricia Bowman noted that this agreement was reached without provincial assistance and prior to the expiry of the existing collective agreement. "These are strong indicators of an effective collective bargaining relationship between these parties." COLLEEN PETERSON IN CONCERT JuLy 7 AT TOwN HALL 1873 .