The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

& "A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Family reunited here after heir painful separation From Page 1 the family since their arri- . val here. "All of the family could get them, except Al." Zi The seemingly trary action by Iranian of- ficials threw the family into turmeil, but they couldn't 'abandon two years of planning.- The separation from Ali was , especially hard, given the family's history: During the 80's he, like many of his people, was forcefully conscripted into the Iraqi army and sent off to the Iran-Iraq war. He did not see his family for eight years. "It was very hard," 15- year-old Helen said in an interview at the family's Bigelow St. home last week. "It was hard for him, too." Her brother Hussein agreed: "It'was very hard. Iwaserying." Finally, however, Ali was able to obtain the cor- rect documentation, and left for Canada. His plane touched down Tuesday, June 18, almost six months to thaday after his family's arrival here last "Have Your Say" Ua CRTEF: | (RS CR GRGER [1014 pharmacy. arbi- Dec. 20. During their time here, Souline's children have begun to make their way. Helen, Hussein and Ha- san will all be enrolled at Port Perry High School next year, while the younger children. take part in nursery school play groups. they are making frends and learning the language and customs of their new home. Souline has been tu- tored by Mrs Van Andel. "Linda is a good teacher," she said. "She has taught me everything." Now that they are set- tled, Ali is looking for work. As well, the two old- er boys, who have taken on a few tasks since the good weather arrived, would like to find some summer employment. The church has a fund to help the family make its way, but the time will come when that money is. gone, said Mrs. Van An- del. "It's a one-year obliga- tion and after that, they. can go on government as- sistance. But that's some- thing we hope to avoid, ob- viously. : "He will do anything, basically," Mrs. Van Andel said of Ali. "His English is limited, but he's coming along quickly." The Baker family mem- bers now have landed im- migrant status, and look forward to the day when the last member of the family -- Iman, 19, Ali and Souline's eldest daughter -- can join them in their new home. In the mean- time, they view with won- der the peaceful and wel- coming land they have adopted as home. "People are very nice, very good," Souline said, self-conscious of her halt- ing English in the pres- ence of a visitor. "There are no hgmbs," If you can help the new Canadians with employ ment opportunities please call the Christian Reformed church at 985- 9307. Forder-Parks Insurance Brokers Inc. Personal attention to all of 34 Water St., Port Perry, Ontario L9L1]J2 985-8471 6.870% our best rate Subject to change without notice ONTARIO DRUG BENEFITS IMPORTANT News for Seniors and People Receiving Social Assistance Because the federal government has reduced transfer payments for Ontario's health and social services by $2.1 billion over the next two years, the Ontario government must act now to preserve its drug programs. Starting July 15, Ontario Drug Benefit recipients will contribute a small amount toward their prescription costs. Ontario is the last province to introduce co-payments. How much you pay depends on your income. You will pay up to $2 per prescription if you are: 3 » single, 65 or over, with a net income of less than $16,018 per year * a couple, both over 65, with a combined net income of less than $24,175 per year « living in a nursing home, home for the aged or hame for special care « receiving welfare or family benefits « receiving home care . You're 65 and your income is higher than the above? Then you pay the first $100 of your drug costs each year. After that, you'll pay only the ODB dispensing fee of up to $6.11 per prescription. You have extra health insurance from a private company? Call your company. It may cover co-payment costs. Call the Ministry of Health at 1-888-405-0405 if you have more questions. Or look for information sheets at your Ontario The Baker family --Hussein, left, with Rayza, Ali, Soulin with tittle Hu Hasan and, in front, Helen -- are together again after being separated on way to Canada last winter. They have set up housekeeping in a Port P apartment. : : 3 ya Installations While-U-Wait \ 3 ° i y, 5 y: Wire Hook-up & Brake Controls Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 | ostawa [ll scareoro BELLEVILLE [M | 613) (905) 579-6868 (418) 759-5001 962-1811 1670 Simcoe St. N. 1498 Midland Ave. Hwy. 62 North. (905) 839-8771 1050 Brock Rd. N. 1996 GMC SIERRA "SPECIAL" PICK-UP Features include Front Bench Seat with cloth trim; 6100 LB. GVW; 8' Wideside . Body, 4300 SFI V6 Engine; 5 Speed Manual Transmission; Wheel Trim Rings; AM/FM Stereo Radio; Chrome Front Bumper and Painted Rear Step Bumper, Sierra Special Package, 5-P235/75R-15" ALS Blackwall Tires; Solid Paint Colour; Intermittent Wiper System; Under Hood Storage" Box; Stainless Stes Exhaust; Single Key System: Tinted Glass; "Under the Rail" Box Liner with Tailgate Protector with all deliveries to July 30, 1996. 3 Yrs/60,000 KM New Vehicle Warranty included, 24-hours a day Roadside Assistance. DERE, PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 *Freight, Options, License and Applicable Taxes Extra 7 Units in Stock at time of ad. ~