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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 25,1994 - 5 Nonquon River accident claims life of family pet By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star An accident on the Nonquon River that took the life of a fami- ly pet has raised area residents' concerns about the speed of snowmobile trafficon the river. Max, a 100-pound Labrador retriever and St. Bernard mix, was struck and killed by a snow- mobiler on Sunday, Jan. 16. "The river, unfortunately, 1s being used like a super high- way, but the river going through Robinglade Estates is also for the pleasure of many children and people," wrote correspon- dent Diane Cooke in the Sea- grave news last week. "We must all make an effort to encourage anyone we know to be extra cau- tious and slowdown." In the unfortunate accident which claimed Max's life, the owners said they were to blame. "It was our fault. We left him out," said Kate MacDonald of Robinglade Estates. She said the snowmobiler, an out-of-town man, felt very bad about theincident. "He was very nice," Mrs. Mac- Donald said. "He came to the house and stayed with me until my husband Grant returned. We were very lucky he wasn't hurt." The MacDonalds found Max three years ago beside an Oshawa road when he was about three months old. Al- though they contacted the ani- mal cantrol office in Oshawa, no one claimed him and he became partofthe MacDonald family. shoes... outerwear fashions, "He was a good pet, very friendly, and good with the chil- dren." The MacDonalds have a 10-year-old son, seven-year-old daughter, and a 16-month-old son. "We are just very glad it wasn't one of our children (hurt or killed in the accident)," she said. "If they had been out skat- ing on the river, they could have beeninvolved." In a letter to the editor in this edition of the Port Perry Star, Mrs. MacDonald said the river is used for a variety of winter ac- tivities. She stressed the need for all winter enthusiasts to take certain precautions in or- der to prevent another tragedy. jobsOntario program offered in Uxbridge College and government offi- cials are crediting an Ontario government program with put- ting people back to work. _ According to Martin Cooney, a consultant for jobsOntario Training Fund, the skills devel- opment and training program has been successful in Durham Region. According to Mr. Cooney, 800 employees have been placed in jobs at 600 companies across the region funded by the program. Approximately 90 of these jobs were at 70 employers in North- ern Durham. "We service the Scugog area and are quite successful," Mr. Cooney said. JobsOntario Training 1s a skills development and employ- ment program pf the Ontario government. It is designed to work in partnership with em- ployers, workers and communi- MARKDOWN MADNESS! It's inventory week at Brock's, so we're busy marking down all men's, ladies & children's winter boots and up to 0% OFF Our prices are even lower than before! ties to promote jobs and-train- ing for workers who have been unemployed for a prolonged pe- riod of time, and contribute to Ontario's economic renewal. A training credit equal to 35 per cent of the employee's wage, up to $10,000, is provided to the employer. The program is administered by Durham Region Social Ser- vices, with Durham College's Uxbridge Campus serving as a sub-broker to the northern com- munities. Potential employers can ap- ply for the funding by contact- ing a representative at:Durham College. To be eligible, employ- ers must be creating a full-time, permanent position in the pri- vate sector. The potential employee must be an Ontarioresident whois re- ceiving social assistance or ex- hausted their unemployment insurance benefits. | Come in & see what is new for Cruise & STelglgle 1994! Arriving oF=1])V2 Vv XN The Great January Wool hy & Fabric Sale ONE MORE FANTASTIC WEEK! Al Service, Quality & Style Since 1881 CKS Queen Street, Port Perry 239 Queen St. SERVING YOU AS EASY.AS Port Perry - 985-9746 Wem | CATALOGUE SHOPPING Great Additional Savings 5%-15% OFF authorized dealer Yeend * Details in store e ° Some Restrictions apply D CELL BATTERY First 50 Customers - 1 per family Ue REE $4. 29 VALUE THE EXCELLENT WAREHOUSE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING PRODUCTS FOR HOME OR OFFICE « EQUIPMENT © CHEMICALS © PAPER SUPPLIES UP TO 30% ON CASH & CARRY ITEMS E.G.: 250 Garbage 0) alirgem. authorized dealer | Bassor$1295 | ODOUR COUNTERACTANTS Eel We know spas. SPA WATER ANALYSIS Bring your spa to BioGuard. ro OBlOGUAd. 1 $2.00 vupacHispall a. OFF FRAGRANCE 239 Queen St., Port Perry - 985-9746