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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 6, 1996 3 Durham Beat Uxbridge Music Hall Renovated Official ceremonies were held on November 2 to mark the completion of repairs and improvements to the historic music hall and train station in Uxbridge. Work on the $150,000 project at the music hall involved extending the stage depth by ten feet, building a staircase to the basement and refurbishing the kitchen, washrooms and change rooms. The building will accommodate a wider variety variety of performing arts, including theatrical productions. A project worth $37,928 restored the train station to its original character. The building serves as terminus for an excursion excursion train service between Uxbridge and Stouffville. The two projects were funded under the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Program with each partner (federal, provincial and municipal) contributing one third of the total cost. Bullet-proof Vests Off to Britain Durham Regional Police will be sending 250 used bulletproof bulletproof vests to the United Kingdom later this month. Having purchased lighter, more comfortable vests for all officers, the Durham Police are donating their still serviceable serviceable old ones to the "Partners in Safety" program. The program program distributes the protective vests to officers in the UK. Ballistic vests are not issued to officers in the UK by their police agencies, and officers who wish to purchase a vest pay almost a month's salary for one. Officers in the UK do not carry firearms on duty. This will be the largest single shipment of vests yet from a Canadian Police Service. To date, over 3,000 vests have been sent to the UK from Canadian and U.S. police organizations. However, 5,000 officers officers still remain on a waiting list. No Health Link to Nuclear Plants Mary-Anne Pictrusiak, epidemiologist with the Durham Region Health Department, has just completed a two-year study that according to the Health Department shows "no consistent pattern of health indicators to suggest that the nuclear nuclear generating stations are affecting the health of Durham residents." However, leukemia, thyroid cancer, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer and Down Syndrome need to be looked at further, the study concluded. Minister of National Revenue Addresses Riding Association in Oshawa Liberals "Keeping Their Promises" by Lorraine Manfredo Canada's Minister of National National Revenue shared her optimism optimism about national unity and the economy with about 125 party faithful at a meet ing of the Durham Federal Liberal Association in Oshawa last week. Jane Stewart, daughter of former Ontario Liberal leader, leader, Robert Nixon, spoke to DINNER GUEST -- It's not too often the tax collector is invited to dinner, joked National Revenue Minister Jane Stewart (left) at a recent meeting of the Durham Federal Liberal Association. In her remarks, Stewart praised Durham MP Alex Shepherd (right) for his commitment commitment to constituent concerns and his hard work in Ottawa. Ottawa. "He comes to Ottawa as a professional. He learned quickly how to be heard by the Prime Minister," Stewart said. About 125 party members were on hand for the Minister's visit to Oshawa on October 30. the group at Durham College on October 30. She said the Grits under "honest Jean" Chretien were sticking to their Red Book agenda. "After three years as the federal government we really are keeping the promises we made back in 93." The party has delivered on 78% of its promises, and is actively working on 12%, she added. There are some promises however, she admits the government government isn't going to be able to satisfy. But, she said the bottom line was that the federal Liberals Liberals have followed through on a commitment to creating opportunity and building the economy. The Liberals have answered answered voters' concerns about unemployment, soaring debt and loss of faith in government, government, she told the group. "700,000 net new jobs have been created in the three years since being elected. That's more jobs created than Owners Sav Doa Droppings at Nearby Park Led to Pet's Sickness Pup Survives Close Call with Parvo Virus by Lorraine Manfredo Kim Harding has a loaded camera in her living room and she's not afraid to use it. The Bowmanville resident, whose property backs onto Lord Elgin Public School is fed up with locals treating the schoolyard as a public toilet for pets. If the guilty dog-walkers don't clean up their act, she'll be down at the Town Hall with video footage demanding demanding stoop and scoop fines be handed out. The unsanitary playground is not only unpleasant for kids, she says, it's also a serious serious health hazard. She knows. Last month she almost lost her precious dog, Casper, to the deadly parvo virus she's convinced came from, the SURVIVOR -- Pint-sized Casper survived a harrowing SC hooi yar( i. bout with parvo virus last month and his owners figure when the Hardings moved he caught it from infected dog feces in the Lord Elgin (heir Meadow view Blvd. schoolyard. While Andrew, Jennifer and Matthew are home in July, they heard hor- happy their canine pal pulled through, they worry about ror stories about the condition the health risks of pet owners who won't stoop and of lhe schoolyard, but Kim scoop. Mauricio desperately needs a home in your area!! 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Up to 70% off the original publisher pricesl •Children •Craft •Coffee Table •Cooking Fabulous fiction in hard and soft covert Huge Savings for every member of the family! Store Hours: Monday - Wednesday 10-6 Thursday ■ Friday 10-9 (sea hours) Saturday 10-6 Closed Sundays Giant Book Stib 243 King St. E., Bowmanville Mall 623-6976 m , „ *■■■■■■■■■ »■■■■«■■■«il» assumed it was all a little exaggerated. exaggerated. She found out differently the day her nine-year-old son came home at recess, his clothes covered in offensive smears from dog droppings. Humiliated, Andrew Harding Harding changed and headed back to school. Kim figures her little white Bichon Frise must have slipped through the cat-door to the basement that day and picked up parvo infection from the laundry pile. A few days later, on October October 22, Casper developed disturbing disturbing symptoips, The normally normally peppy pup appeared lifeless, was vomiting and developed diarrhea. He worsened worsened and the family took him for emergency treatment to the vet. Harding is certain the disease disease that nearly ended her dog's life came from the schoolyard. "Casper stays indoors or in our yard," she explains. It's not possible the parvo was contracted in her yard, she adds, because it's a brand new subdivision and the family family always keeps the yard clean. Now, she's worried that other dogs out there could be sick. "There could be carriers out there. We just don't know." Dogs, in particular puppies, puppies, become infected with canine parvo virus through contact with stools of infected infected dogs or a contaminated environment. environment. The virus is very hardy and can remain contagious for up to a year. "I almost lost my puppy and it cost us $500 and so much emotional turmoil," says Kim. "The kids were wondering if we'd have to put Casper down. There were a lot of tears in this house." The Hardings would like to sec signs reminding pet owners of the municipal Companies Donate Video System to Board of Education Three private companies have donated a video conferencing conferencing system - worth about $600,000 including line charges charges - to The Northumbcrland- Çlarington Board of Education and the board plans to put the system to use immediately for staff training sessions and meetings. Ron Sudds, superintendent of business, says the board will be able to offer staff development "more cost effectively" with the equipment, and it will "explore "explore how the technology can deliver distance education, and how it can be integrated into schools as a teaching tool." The three companies involved involved in the three year trial project arc Manufacturer Finance Finance Programs Limited, Into- fira. and AT A T. stoop and scoop by-law at each of the four entrances to the schoolyard. Ms Harding would like the school to send out yet another round of notices with kids, but unfortunately "that won't get to everybody who uses the playground." Most of all, she would like to see pet owners smarten up and think of the health and safety of children and other dogs. "I'm so thankful my puppy puppy made it, but there may be other puppies who don't." Vaccination and clean habits are the way to beat this disease that has spread worldwide worldwide since its first appearance appearance in the U.S. inl978 Casper had been due for his third vaccination and Harding was taking ' him in the week he got sick. Today, he is recovering nicely. The three Harding children, Andrew, Matthew and Jennifer, are giving him plenty of cuddles and attention. attention. "Whoever doesn't pick up their dirty dog poop - they're bad," says six-year-old Jennifer. Jennifer. in Great Britain, France, and Germany combined." Stewart pointed to the recent recent drop in the unemployment unemployment rate as proof of an improving improving national economy. "700,000 new jobs have been created in the three years since being elected." But with the national jobless jobless rate still stubbornly high at 9.5% - and 15% for youth - Stewart said "it's not good enough." A global approach to trade will be part of the solution. "We have to encourage small and medium sized businesses businesses to stretch out and see the world as their marketplace." marketplace." Stewart said the Prime Minister is launching a fourth international "Team Canada" foray selling Canadian goods with Canadian business leaders. leaders. Previous trips have generated generated $20 billion in trade for Canada, - which in turn creates jobs, she said. Stewart earned a round of applause with her report on the deficit. "Remember, when we took office, the deficit was at $42 billion. By 98/99 it will be $9 billion." "We will not have to borrow borrow on foreign markets any more. It's a tremendous achievement" In her own ministry, Stewart Stewart says the 40,000 revenue employees now work under a single administration system that will save taxpayers $300 million a year. The government has broken broken the back of the compound interest costs through a "steady as she goes approach to fiscal management," she said. Low interest rates and confidence are tangible results, results, she added. Liberals looking back at the Quebec Referendum a year ago, may see a victory for Canadian unity, but Stewart Stewart says, despite the win "we've got a job to do." To mend the political uncertainty uncertainty will take more than the Prime Minister's promised promised resolution in the House of Commons declaring Quebec Quebec a distinct society. We need better federal provincial relations and better understanding on the part of ordinary Canadians, she said. 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