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United Way Kicks Off 1997 Campaign Tile Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 17, 1997 Paste 3 From page I support of Durham residents. residents. "The message from government is that more should he done at the community community level," Howard says. "Well, this is the community level." "All the money raised stays in the local community," community," Howard points out. "And one campaign is certainly certainly more efficient than 40." Among the agencies that receive United Way dollars arc John Howard Society, Bethesda House, Community Care, Big Brothers, food banks, meals on wheels, YWCA, and the Canadian Mental Health Association to name a few. Every few years, a needs analysis is conducted conducted to ensure the necessary funds are going to areas where need is most crucial. crucial. In Durham, where the instance of substance abuse is 25% higher than the provincial average, help is especially needed for addiction counselling programs. There is also a critical need for violence counselling, Howard notes. Morison says funds will be raised "a thousant different ways" from job site campaigns, requests in the mail, through corporate corporate gifts and from schools who'll create their own unique fundraising ideas. The backbone of the campaign, however, is the workplace. Eighty percent of donations come from workplace deductions. Ken Thibcau, campaign co-chair and president of the Durham Region Labour Council, said the continuing support from the workforce is greatly appreciated. "It's great to see the breadth of support for such a worthwhile community effort. I have always been a supporter and am proud of the long-standing partnership partnership labour has enjoyed with the United Way ... I am looking forward to a successful and rewarding campaign. Many people need the help, and I know the community will respond generously," said Thibcau. „ J1ISI1P fr.i vÿsri •* Orono Meets Hollywood Orono residents arc getting used to big cameras like this one on their streets. Director Bruce Pittman talks with Orono area resident Libby Hodgson, the assistant assistant director, after the filming of a scene from 'Flood: Who'll Stop The Rain.' The Village of Orono provided a number of scenes for the madc-for-telcvision movie which is a joint production between Jaffc/Braunstcin Films and Hallmark. Durham Regional Police Briefs Monday, Sept. 15 Window smashed -- A classroom window at Vincent Massey Public School was smashed over the weekend. Prank callers -- A local resident reported Courtice Complex Opens Doors From page 1 Councillor Larry Hannah, who earlier entertained the crowds with his wonderful singing voice, publicly thanked the members of the Building Committee who worked so hard to make the dream a reality. Local councillor Mary Novak also congratulated those who dedicated their lime and effort to bringing the project to completion. "This was just an empty field a year ago," she observed. "Now, our community community centre is here. Our community spirit is strong. Our time has come." Funding for the complex complex was shared by all three levels of government as well as relying on generous generous donations from local individuals "and! business- -cs. . j : - , ■ Marilyn Mushinski, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, said the financial partnership partnership worked well. She said the initiative is a perfect illustration of how provincial, federal, municipal and private sector sector partners can work together for the benefit of the community. The complex will be a much-valued resource - a place where people can come to meet and to share common interests." This couldn't be build without the private sector," she said. It should serve as a model to other communities communities and I intend to spread that message." Durham East MPP John O'Toole saluted the community community for coming together together to back the .project, ., , , "There. Was sorruj- c,qn r . ccfhu'when " the'" project, started that .Courtice didn't have a heart thafit didn't have a centre." Judging by the enthusiastic response and the local fund-raising efforts, he said "it's very clear the community always had a heart." Durham MP Alex Shepherd called the day a momentous occasion. He said the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works program, program, which helped finance construction, was about more than "bricks and mortar." It also about improving the quality of life everywhere everywhere in Ontario," he said. "The Courtice Community Complex will play an essential role in the development development of this community." community." Bowmanville-born Anne Ottenbritc who won a gold medal swimming at the 1984 Olympics added her encouraging words to the opening: "I swam within a small club system, system, so I know what it's like to have no up-to-grade facilities. You are very lucky to have a six-lane, 25-metre pool, she told the crowd. Also on hand for the opening were local councillors; councillors; Stephanie Creighton, chair of the Clarington Library Board; Ian Smyth of the Build Courtice committee; and Brad Greentree of the Courtice Community Association. Steve Clarke Motors 720-2277 '92 DODGE SPIRIT , '89 JEEP YJ 4 door, V6, auto, trans., air Low kms., 6 cylinder, 5 spd., conditioning, mint condition, bright red convertible, certified, $5,470. certified, $7,850: s Restaurant* '401-Courtice Rd. South specializing In Dutch & Canadian Cuisine Licensed under ilbo MON,-TUES. -WED. From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Get One THURS. - FRI. - SAT. - SUN. 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Corner of Ritson/Olive - Oshawa Proceeds will benefit the Diagnostic Imaging Department ~ Ultrasound Unit with Colour Flow Doppler- $80.00 per person (tables of 8) Please call the Foundation Office (905) 623*3331 ext. 1880 k • ©j.p.i THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A6 1997 FINAL TAX N9TICE ■SECOND INSTALMENT of the 1997 FINAL TAX NOTICE is due for REALTY AND BUSINESS TAX Second Instalment PAYABLE SEPTEMBER 26,1997 If you have not received your Final Tax Notice, please telephone the Municipal Tax Office at (905) .623-3379. • 1997 Taxes are PAYABLE at the locations detailed on the front of the Tax Notice.' Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. J3k municipality of R.L. Swan arinqton Tax Collector ONTARIO CS-Ind. 6220 E T H E L R Â 1 N Y G O L D E 0 S L o ■ A.L Tl S T O M M E A U D C L A E L M N T O U C a E | A J T S T M A Y o L E ° 1 1 s E L E nH I R S S I F I C A T H O A N S 1 A 0 N S 0 C H N A Y N L E A S E F T C P A N G E N D I P 0 L 1 C E W O M A N D D E s L A S J A R 0 M A A S S ■ D D T s T R E W Answers to Saturday's Clarington/Courtice Independent Crossword Puzzle Registered Assets Over $300,000? DID YOU KNOW THAT 50% OF YOUR RRIF MAY HAVE TO BE GIVEN TO THE GOVERNMENT 130 DAYS AFTER YOUR DEATH? If you want to avoid this situation, come to our Free Estate Planning Workshop. Our Guest Panel of Estate Planning Professionals will share strategies with you to: • Preserve up to 90% of your RRIF after your Estate is ■ wound up • Increase cash flow and decrease tax • Decrease risk and increase portfolio growth Estate Planning Guest Panel: Brian Hall, LL,B„ Estate naming lawyer Peter Ilobb, C.A., Parlner, //«Mi Batter Bergin Hill Pat Chamberlain, lislaie naming S/nrlnlisi Neil McGregor, Financial naming Cnnsullnnl 2 FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOPS Entry by Ticket Only Tuesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 24 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lions Centre Beech Ave,, Bowmanville LIMITED SEATING - RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS TODAY CALL (905) 623-2414 [24 hr,.) A hcscnial by: FORTU N E Nell McGregor, Hnanvlal Planning Consultant Poilune Investment Coip. INVESTMENT some kids arc placing prank calls at the phone booth near a store on Glenabbcy Drive, Courtice. Inspector Ross Smith of the Durham Regional Police says it is a criminal offence to place harassing calls. Sunday, Sept. 14 Break and enter -- A home on Meadowvicw Boulevard, Bowmanville, was entered by unknown suspects through a wood chute. The culprits went through the entire residence residence and took away many items, including jewellery and VCRs. Break and enter -- A Cone. 7, Kendal, resident reported a building which he is constructing had been entered by an unknown person. Nothing appears to be missing. Saturday, Sept. 13 Angel gone -- A resident resident of Old Scugog Road reported that a concrete angel had been stolen from her fipnt garden over night, v- In stitches : Employees at Memorial Hospital reported an emergency emergency patient left the hospital hospital after stealing a pair of needle drivers used to sew stitches. Cyclist Hurt -- A 36- year-old Courtice resident was riding his bike along with two huskies on their leashes when another dog approached the three. The man fell from his bike onto the road, and was taken to Oshawa General Hospital with minor injuries. The owner of the dog was located. The huskies were not injured. Who'll Run for the Public School Board? Tiicre's only seven weeks until the municipal election. election. And, so far, no one has put their name forward to run for the two public school trustee positions. This will be the first election for the newly-formed board which will take in Clarington, Northumberland County and Peterborough County. Only one person, Caroline Burke, has offered her name as a candidate for trustee on the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board. By Monday, Sept. 15, a total of 20 people had submitted submitted their names as candidates. 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