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■■ '}<iK .. :/•■• r- / " ' t s 'îf Delivered j Free of Charge to 18,000 Homes in Clarington from The Publishers of 'E&t Canadian S ta Usman i *? 0 pùfen& United Way Hits Target The fund-raising effort of the Oshawa/Whitby/Newcastle United Way has gone over the top. "We should all be proud of this achievement," said Rick James, President of the Oshawa/Whitby/ Newcastle United Way. For the first time ever, more than $3 million has been raised. As well, the goal for the campaign ($3,050,000) has been reached for the first time in four years, and the second time in the past six years. "To succeed in this year, when the economic climate has been so bleak and the need is greater than ever, is a great satisfaction." I would like to extend my sincere thanks, not only to the thousands of donors, but equally to the hundreds of canvassers, canvassers, division heads, section chairs, account executives and workplace co-ordinators who are the backbone of the entire effort. We are all in their debt," said Mr. James. "I would also like to take this opportunity opportunity to offer special thanks, and . our deep appreciation to Jim Woodward for his time and effort as the General Campaign chair. Jim provided much help and needed in sight. His background and experience experience were a valuable addition to the campaign." The United Way funds in excess of 200 programs provided by more than 40 agencies in our area. In excess excess of 80,000 people are served by the agencies which receive support from the United Way. From services for seniors, to the Boys and Girls Club, Scouts and Block Parents. From counselling for substance abuse or family violence, to help for the unemployed, our community is infinitely richer for the services provided provided by these member agencies. Cindy Murray, the Executive Director Director of the United Way, said: "We should remind people one more time, that the money raised stays in our community. The donations support support a great diversity of need, through support of the United Way, an individual or a company can be part of the solution. "I am thrilled to have been a part of this year's effort, and would like to extend thanks to all who played a part, and wish everyone the best in the new year," she said. Governments Contribute $123,000 by Laura J. Richards The provincial and federal governments governments will be contributing approximately approximately $123,000 towards the celebration of Durham Region's first 20 years. The provincial government will contribute $36,000 and the federal government will contribute $87,000 towards this year-long promotion of cultural and sporting events. The project is entitled Celebrate Durham '94. The money will provide for the hiring and training of three individuals individuals between the ages of 18 to 25. Ajax-Pickering Liberal MP Dan McTeague and NDP MPP Drummond Drummond White made the announcement announcement during a media conference on Thursday morning, Jan. 6, in Whitby. Whitby. "Our government's Red Book policies speak to the need for cooperation cooperation between the levels of government," government," said McTeague. The federal government's contribution contribution is "an investment" in Durham's Durham's tourism industry, which helps spin-off dollars to a variety of services services and industries in the region. Pat Olive, the Commissioner of Economic Development in Durham Region, told the media and government government officials who attended the announcement announcement that tourism brings between between $300 and $500 million to Durham each year. The money spent by the government government will have an impact on the tourism sector. The hiring of three individuals will help employ and train some people who might not otherwise have a chance to find work. Durham Regional Chairman, Gary Herrema, said he is "pleased to be able to hire three young people who will receive valuable training and work experience which will enable enable them to find a permanent job following the project." The three people hired will be directed directed by Project Manager Pam Jackson to "assist the Steering Committee Committee in organizing several special events as well as co-ordinating a promotional campaign for Celebrate Durham '94," Chairman Herrema continued. The federal government's share comes from the Job Development fund of the Canadian Job Strategy. Turn to page 3 Meeting Discusses Future Of the Oak Ridges Moraine Graham's IGA* A& P Maxi Drug (Indicates partial distribution) For information about inserting flyers in The Independent, please contact our office at 623-3303 SAGA (Save the Ganaraska Again) will be hosting a public forum forum at the Orono Town Hall on Jan. 11,1994, at 8 p.m. to bring all interested interested residents up-to-date on studies of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Studies initiated by the Ministry of Natural Resources in June 1991 are to result in a permanent strategy for long-range protection of the moraine moraine in the regions of Peel, York and Durham, states a media release from the Oak Ridges Moraine Advisory Advisory Committee (CAC). It is in these three areas where the greatest amount of pressure is being applied to planning departments departments to urbanize and consider industrial industrial development of the moraine. moraine. The Oak Ridges Moraine is a sensitive and significant landform and its most significant function is that of a water resource and a natural natural conservation area. To manage a study, two committees committees have been formed: a Technical Working Committee (TWC) and the CAC. The TWC is collecting and reviewing reviewing information and background background studies to form a basis to guide the planning and development of a strategy for long-term protection protection and management. The CAC is to inform area residents residents about the studies and allow the public to have a say in what is happening. On Jan. 11, 1994, at 8 p.m. in the Orono Town Hall CAC members, members, will be co-hosting a public information information meeting with SAGA. An informative video about the moraine will be shown, followed by a short presentation about the current current status of the studies.. Members of the CAC will be giving giving the background of the study taking taking place. Afterwards they take sug- Turn to page 11 Police Seek Public's Help To Find Missing Woman Durham Regional Police are still seeking help from the public to locate a missing nursing home resident last seen in Bowmanville four days before Christmas. Mildred McSloy, age 78, of Care- view Manor Home on Church Street, was last seen on Tuesday, December 21st, at 11:00 a.m. She is described as a white female, 5'6" in height, 170 lbs., with grey, shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a red and white print dress, red and white running shoes, a full-length light blue coat, a white toque and was carrying a black purse at the time of her disappearance. The missing woman also had a speech impediment. Police arc concerned about her disappearance disappearance and are asking anyone with infomiation on her whereabouts to call the Durham Regional Police at 579-1520. .-.V Mildred McSloy