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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 1, 1996 23 Sea Cadets Ready for Inspection Cadets with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp #279 march into the Orono Arena on the heels of a cadet band from Peterborough for drills and inspection on Sunday, May 26. Following presentations and speeches by visiting dignitaries, the cadets showed family and friends some of the displays they had put up around the arena. The displays described a number of the group's activities and field trips. Rotary Park Official Opening on Sunday Rotary Park is the place to be on Sunday afternoon, June 2, at 2 o'clock, with the official opening of Clarington's newest park and the dedication of the Colville Brothers Clock Tower. The 3.36 acre park, which cost the municipality $750,000, is just one of the many projects the Rotary Club of Bowmanville has been instrumental instrumental in building. The Colville Brothers Clock Tower will commemorate the three Colville Brothers -- John Spencer, William Freebome and Alexander Colbome Colville ---- who gave their lives during the Second World War. Jennifer Cooke, Marketing Officer for Clarington, says the tentative program for the park opening has the Clarington Concert Band performing until a procession files past the Bowmanville Cenotaph to Rotary Park. Once the procession procession arrives at the site, the dedication dedication of Rotary Park will , begin. Introductions will be made by Clarington Mayor Diane Harare, and the ribbon will be cut by Durham East MPP John O'Toole. Rotary Club President Chris Mendes will speak on behalf of the Rotary Club and a plaque will be unveiled. The plan is that this part of the afternoon will be comparatively comparatively short, allowing more time for the dedication of the Colville Brothers Clock Tower, Cooke said. The tower dedication will begin with Bowmanville Legion Branch 178 representative representative Jim Connell welcoming attendees and giving an explanation explanation about the tower. Speaking next will be A.V.M. Maxwell Martyn of t #11 (B.R.) Squadron; Squadron Leader Angus McPhee, British High Commission; Don Snider of #408 Squadron; and Dick ' Watson of #440 Squadron. These men represent the squadrons in which William, Alexander and John served during during the Second World War. Next, will be an invocation and dedication of the tower, with a plaque unveiling by Colville family members, Cooke said. Connie Hooey, niece of the Colville brothers and Hugh Mechin, their brother-in-law, brother-in-law, will unveil the plaque. Corporal Guy Cox will sound die Last Post. There will also be two pieces performed by the Clarington Concert Band: Danny Boy and the Air Force Hymn. The benediction by Rev. Douglas Hall will follow, along with a reception at the Bowmanville Legion. Also planned is a fly-past by three Harvard aircraft, supplied by Hannu Halminen. THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A6 1996 FINAL TAX NOTICE The 1996 Final Tax Notices are scheduled to be in the mail the week of June 3,1996. The instalments have been approved as follows: First Instalment: June 28,1996 Second Instalment: September 20,1996 Please watch for a special insert with your 1996 Final Tax Notice detailing a Pre-Authorized Monthly Payment Plan for realty taxpayers for the 1997 taxation year. Please telephone the Municipal Tax Office at (905) 623-3379 for information. Clarington MUNICIPALITY OF R.L. Swan Tax Collector CS-Ind. 5987 ONTARIO ©J.P. 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However, the board states that 25 of the 38 are expected to be re-hired due to vacancies created through regular turnover turnover such as retirement, resig nations, or leaves of absence. But the Catholic Teachers Association takes issue with the "bottom line" -- that 13 positions positions are being cut. "This action by the Board is having a devastating effect on teachers," says Patricia Bell, first vice-president of the PVNC unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association. "Thirteen of our dedicated teachers are being forced to look for a job elsewhere elsewhere and the fact that you may be one of the teachers recalled is no consolation when you are treated this way by your employer and you must suffer the anxiety of waiting to find out your status." Contract negotiations with the teachers have been ongoing ongoing since January of 1995. Two weeks ago, a final offer by the board was rejected by teachers with a 97.9% margin. Results of a strike vote were expected to be released prior to Thursday's protest, according to the PVNC unit of the Catholic teachers association. Details were unavailable at press time. r™ --n Grass clippings fertilize your lawn. Just leave them -- nature will do the rest. It's called grasscycling... it makes your lawn greener, without raking or bagging! Here's how: # Any lawn mower can do the job. S Make sure the blades are sharp. S Cut only 1/3 of the grass height with each mowing. # Cut grass to a height of 2 to 3 inches. # Cut when the grass is dry. # Water your lawn 1 inch per week, early in the day. S Compost small quantities of excess clippings. | For more information on Grasscycling or Composting | please contact the Region of Durham Works Department jj 1 at (905) 668-7721, or 1-800-372-1103. | 8 I I I I I I 1