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Page 3 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 20,1996 Oshawa's GM Fab Plant Sold The General Motors Fabrication Plant in Oshawa may be sold by the end of this year. GM of Canada announced on November 19 that a memorandum memorandum of understanding has been signed with Peregrine Incorporated to sell the Oshawa Fabrication plant and the Windsor Trim Plant, along with the Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems plants in Michigan. Peregrine Incorporated is a company formed by the investment firm Joseph Littlejohn & Levy and veteran automotive automotive executive Edward J. Guida. Negotiations between Peregrine and General Motors will now focus on details that should result in a final sales agreement agreement by the end of 1996. "This will allow the buyer to focus capital and other resources on earning replacement business for these plants, and we are convinced that this sale is in the best interest of our employees and the communities in which these plants operate," said Maureen Kempston Darkes, president and general manager for General Motors of Canada. Uncertainty Over Workfare Plan Continued from Page I The delegation list included Sid Ryan of the Ontario Division of CUPE; Dr. Kevin Arsenault, the Director of the Jesuit Centre for Social Faith & Justice, Toronto; Rev. Dr. Mervyn Russell of the Orono United Church, as well as NDP MPP for Welland-Thorold and critic for Poverty Issues, Peter Komos. Edwards said "this matter has been the most complex our department has examined. It has produced over 1,000 pages of information." Clarington's representative on the Health and Social Services Committee, Councillor Carson Elliott, says: "Since the government has stated that there is a voluntary component component to Ontario Works I am in favour of the program." He noted when it comes up at the next regional council meeting he will be voting in favour of the Durham Region being involved. "All I know is that the guy on the street -- Joe and Jane Taxpayer -- want it," he added. "The provincial government, government, unlike the NDP, is going to do it right. There will not be any work gangs like in Florida where people are chained together. It won't be like that here in Ontario." He noted he is anxious to see what the staff of the Social Services Department come up with in their next report to the ' committee. Regional Councillors may get their chance to debate workfare on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Announcement Dr. John Balenko and Dr. Karl Vermeulen are pleased to announce that the Liberty Health Dental Centre 60 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville (across from the hospital) will be open for extended hours effective November 30, 1996 Appointments will be available SATURDAYS 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For an appointment please call 623-7412 or 623-7100J New Patients are always Welcome ©j.p. | I • Diamond Jewellery and Rings • Custom Made One-of-a-Kmd Pieces • Gold Chains • Watches by Bulova, Seiko, Citizen (lifetime battery replacement) • School Rings • Pearl Necklace and Earrings • Monet Fashion Jewellery •Grandfather Clocks • Trisha Romance • Plates and Figurines • Cherished Teddies Figurines Complimentary Gift Wrapping Your Family Jewellers Since 1945 39 King Street West, Bowmanville Telephone: (905) 623-5747 Christmas Store Hours Begin Dec. 1st Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 12 noon - 5 p.m. Major Credit Cards and Interac Accepted Great Offer from Norcom! Your Choice of Phone Included Audiovox 405 or Motorola 650 *0 AC. Some Terms and Conditions apply. Call for details. Offer expires Dec. 31/96 ADDITIONAL BONUSES INCLUDE: • 360 FREE CALLS! • All new activations are eligible to WIN one of 10 round trip flights for 2 courtesy of Air Canada! • Activate before Dec. 31 and receive ABSOLUTELY FREE a timeless classic, "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" VHS NORCOM CELLULAR Bell Mobility Centre OSHAWA CENTRE South end near The Bay 571-0088 NORCOM CELLULAR Christmas Kiosk 5 Points Mall - Oshawa NORCOM CELLULAR Christmas Kiosk Bowmanville Mall NORCOM CELLULAR Bell Mobility Centre 595 KING ST. E. Just East of Wilson 432-0088 NORCOM CELLULAR Approved Agent 8 Strathy Road, Unit it2 Cobourg (905) 373-4475 Bell Mobility^ I I I I I