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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, February 15,1997 Page 3 / )ude/te*tde*tt ~76e (fawtice / 7ndefre*tcte*tt Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Fax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Internet - statesman@ocna.org For 142 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher - John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Richard A. James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Suzanne Bennett, Sharon Cole, Laurens Kaldeway, Doug Lugtenburg, Barb Patterson, Jim Snoek, Vance Sutherland, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Laveme Morrison Editorial Brad Kelly, Lorraine Manfredo, Laura J. Richards Office Supervisor-Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford, Sharilyn Carnegie Funding Withdrawals Can I Pet Your Dog? _ A display at the Bowmanville Mall was among the White Cane Week events in Durham Region. Those who visited the mall Saturday, February 8, had a chance to learn about devices such as talking clocks and money readers which help persons who are visually impaired lead independent lives. The guide dogs were one of the biggest attractions. Shown above is Bud Lambert, with his golden labrador named Willow and Kris MacLeod who was among the visitors who stopped to view the display, display, chat with CNIB volunteers and admire the dogs. The display included information about healthy vision and pamphlets on the work of the CNIB. The organization organization also needs volunteers. To volunteer, or find out more about the CNIB in Durham Region, call 436-7732. From page one felt would be more financially financially prudent in tough times." A request was submitted in 1997 for the money that had been previously allocated, allocated, and was answered with a 'no' from the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Durham East MPP John O'Toole says his government government "has very little money for capital projects." If anything, the government government is applauding not-for- profit groups for developing partnerships with the private sector, instead of relying on the government's coffers. MPP O'Toole noted, "I thought there was a lot of merit in their plans." He acknowledged the fact that the volunteers who have worked on these plans for six years are "frustrated" but he could not offer any hope to them. Darcy noted on Thursday, she sees the government's government's idea of telling the group to go back to the community community groups for help as "almost a slap in the face." She stated the "innovative "innovative and creative child care" ideas which were the basis for the project included providing providing child care for shift- workers, meeting the seasonal seasonal needs for this area's agricultural community, and after-school child care. "We looked at other needs of the community to utilize the space. We wanted to go above and beyond what you typically see in child care," Darcy stated. "It would have been really really good for the families - here, and those in the future," she said. The withdrawal of funding funding for the proposed 63- space capital project will not affect the existing Small Miracles Child Development Centre in Newcastle. m The Family Hairstyling Centre To show our appreciation to our ; clients for their patience during our renovations, we are pleased to offer 25% off Perms 50% off Perms for Seniors 15% off Shampoo, Cut and Style Mens and Ladies Specials in effect until Feb. 28/97 Call today for appointment 623-2201 are located in the Bowmanville Mall - 243 King St. E OPEN 6 DAYS (THURS. and FRI. EVENING) 0] , n More Money Coming? Durham Region's Works Department is getting ready for what could be another wave of infrastructure funding, funding, says the Commissioner of Public Works. . The commissioner was referring to money made available in recent years for projects such as roads, waterworks waterworks and community centres. centres. The funds were jointly provided by the provincial, federal and municipal governments. governments. Vic Sigailis told Regional Councillors "the staff is working on a list and with the assumption that the regulations regulations will be similar to the former program. "Our preliminary list is about $50 million," Sigailis noted. He hastened to add that these projects are not in the 1997 budget, since infrastructure infrastructure programs are designed to be above and beyond the normal capital project budgets. Country Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning and Fireplaces 697-0621 *QdC éT* Il E fifli E 1 |l Æ&i, Hunter and Napoleon Gas Fireplace! Napoleon Model G13600 Insert Hunter MDHDV 30E Direct Vent Also Great Deals on: Furnaces and Ductwork Air Conditioning Specials on remaining '96 models-only 10 left. 47 King Street West Bowmanville m. Special Events In response to a request from Bowmanville's downtown downtown businesses, Clarington Council has voted to approve downtown road closures for upcoming special special events. The dates for the closing of Temperance St. and/or King St. are as follows: • On Saturday, May 3, Temperance Street North and South will be closed from 5 a.m. to 7 p;m. for the Maple Festival and Antique Show. • On Saturday, June 21, Temperance Street North and South and King Street, from Division Street to Scugog Street, will be closed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Fabulous Fifties Festival. • On Friday, August 15, Temperance Street North will be closed from 6 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Midnight Madness Sale. The road closures are subject to organizers obtaining obtaining the necessary approvals from the Clarington Public Works Department. Carriers needed for Delivery of yvtdefiwde«tt Foxhunt Trail area, Cherry Blossom area and other small subdivisions. Phone 623-0837 Growers Buds Give Her A Valentine Gift That Lasts All Year! 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