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Page 16 Tlie Claringion/Courticc Independent, Bownianvillc, Saturday, November 1,1997 Big Brothers Celebrating Their 20th Anniversary Big Brothers of Clarington will celebrate 20 years of community service with an Anniversary Celebration on November 8 at Elect John Mutton Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4 Newcastle Community Hall. Tickets arc $30 per person person and includes dinner, dance and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction. Tickets are available available at The Apple Blossom Shop (Orono), Courticc Convenience, Newcastle Village and Card Shoppe or the Big Brothers of Clarington Office. Dinner is catered by King's Court Catering and music provided by "Chaser" and Playmorc (DJ). Dinner, dance, silent auction tickets arc on sale until November 3. Come join the celebration! Pesdcle t ROSSLAND LU 0 O D I NOSj Ô5 ADELAIDE cc HWY. 401. 328 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa 725-4744 if busy call 725-2831 WHOLESALE & RETAIL 4x4 Cedar 859 tin. ft. (seconds) VOTE CHARLIE TRIM Local Council Ward 4 A person who remembers the quality of life in Ward 4. A person who enjoys the current quality of life in Ward 4. A person who is determined to preserve the quality of life in Ward 4. Regional Councillor Wards 1 & 2 On November 10,1997 , ' X Children must be the priority ^erSlcct Bob Willsher -y./'éN . .A-xeCz-V-x;,. :• / '>1<W H r*** r ) *: , , ' . * -, / \ -,t \ 'kxzzrtr ' It X J ; Public School Trustee District School Board #14 For information call Bob at 987-4845 / 'if 1 / K\ J 1 0,1 P n Hospital's Harvest Ball Whisks Guests to "Paris" Guests of Memorial Hospital Foundation's annual annual Harvest Ball travelled to Paris this year to enjoy fine dining, exotic silent auction items, and dancing at the Bownianvillc Lions Centre on Friday evening. The fund-raiser raised $33,000 for special projects at Memorial Hospital. Above, Development Officer Darlene Bastianclli examines the work of B.H.S. student student Amanda Mairs during the reception of the Harvest Ball. mf tarn ■ viral infection St. Louis Encephalitis in the United Slates. St. Louis Encephalitis is transmitted to people through mosquito mosquito bites. Mosquitoes pick up the virus when feeding on infected wild birds. Travellers arc advised to stay indoors with adequate adequate screening/netting between dusk and dawn; wear protective, light coloured clothing (long sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes and socks) and insect repellent containing DEBT. Medical alerts have been issued for the following following Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake Lee, Manatee, Martin, . Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia. Durham Region Wins Development Awards On October 20, the Durham Region Economic Development Department was the recipient of several several 1997 Marketing Canada Awards at the Economic Developers Association of Canada's (EDAC) annual conference in Whistler, B.C. The department was awarded first place for the 1997 Industrial Directory in the Business Directories category. The directory is a reference database for business, industry and economic development, as well as a resource book of employment opportunities. opportunities. A third place was awarded for the 1997 Visitors' Guide in the Tourism Publications category. category. This resource includes information on attractions, activities, skiing, skiing, golfing, outdoors, fun for children and a calendar of tourism events within the Region, Durham received another third place award for its Shoot Durham video, which promotes the Region as a site for film production. The Shoot Durham video also publicizes publicizes the Resource Guide for film production companies, companies, listing the goods and services available within Durham Region. Additionally, Mr. Patrick Olive, Commissioner of Economic Development for Durham Region was recognized as a Fellow Member of EDAC at the conference. 3 Durham Police Charge 471 for Seatbelt Infractions During the two weeks that ended on the 18th of October, 1997, officers from our Police Service exercised a "Zero Tolerance" enforcement campaign for motorists not wearing their scat belts. The results of this enforcement strategy ' resulted in the laying of a total of 471 charges under the Highway Traffic Act related to seat belt infractions. infractions. The fine for not wearing wearing a scat belt is $90.00 plus the loss of two demerit demerit points if convicted. Snowbirds Beware of Florida Mosquitoes! "Mosquito protection is essential for older Canadians going to Florida", warns Dr. Linda Panaro, Durham Region's Associate Medical Officer of Health. Panaro's warning comes in response to the report of four cases of the mmè b2S3J3 Darlington Employees flipping' Over United Way Results The Charity Trust/United Way campaign campaign at Darlington Generating Station is in full swing and the results are impressive. The campaign campaign kicked off on Wednesday, September 24th with an employee car wash and barbecue. There have been several special events during the campaign and to date employee pledges total over $150,000. Although • the final results won't be known until closer to the end of November, Darlington employees have once again shown their commitment to the community and their generous spirit of giving. 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