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Pace IS The Clarineton/Courtiec Independent. Bowmanville. Salurday. November 8. 1997 \y, ^ - l* x- v • j • Wi 7; V * 8# c « ,4i|\ * v /s* ni ^ * itîv .. > .ir-'-^Trei |ü m:v ■V -■ r A V v. s,„ " ' ; ta» t4l Gift Ideas Jean Pcardon, of Goodwood Creations, displays some of the wooden folk art on display during the Saturday, November 1st, Holiday Gift Show at the Bowmanville High School gymnasium. There were scores of vendors displaying their one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted creations just in time for some Christmas shopping. shopping. Proceeds went to the Ontario Street Public School. MR to Attend Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Vimy Ridge Alex Shepherd, federal MP for Durham will attend Remembrance Day ceremonies ceremonies at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, November 9 to honour Canadians who contributed to all of Canada's military conflicts. conflicts. "I am honoured to be at the battlefield that marked the beginning of the end of the first global war in this century to remember all Canadians who sacrificed, suffered and gave their lives," Shepherd said. Shepherd will accompany accompany federal Minister of Veterans Affairs the Hon. Fred Mifflin. A National Historic Sites plaque honouring honouring those who fought for Vimy Ridge will be unveiled as part of Remembrance Day services. services. This is the first historical historical plaque Canada has erected in a foreign country. country. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial situated in a 250-acrc park stands as a tribute to all those who served in battle for what was called the "Great War to end all wars". "Vimy was not only the apex of Canadian military achievement during World V/ar One but also, as Brigadier- General Alexander Ross, former president of the Canadian Legion pointed out, a conflict conflict that marked the birth of our nation," Shepherd said. Shepherd said the role of the Canadian Corps in the battle for Vimy Ridge demonstrated to the world that Canada possessed one of the best armies on the Western Front who were superior practitioners in GM Sales SCHELL, Jim the art of offensive warfare. warfare. Of the approximately 97,000 Canadian troops who fought for the capture of Vimy Ridge 3,524 died. "Let us remember all who died in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the Persian Gulf and our peacekeeping forces around the world and hope that the next century century is not marred by these conflicts which take such a deadly toll on young Canadians," Shepherd said. Why you should vote for Steven Cooke on November 10th Steven Cooke's Leadership and Dedication comes from seven years of being a member of the Bowmanville Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps. He was a junior farmer and is presently involved with the Bowmanville Navy League and an ordinary member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 178. Public Safely is a very important concern. Not only to Steven Cooke but to the residents of Clarington. Claringlon must ensure the safety of its children by providing cross walks and hiring competent crossing guards. Improving the lighting of streets, paths, and parks. Keeping sidewalks properly maintained and clear of ice and snow. Steven Cooke would like to see more programs involving the youth of our community. There are concerns that our recreational facilities must be run more adequately and that the residents of Clarington should get to book these facilities before others from outside the community. Steven Cooke is willing to work with the BIA to improve the downtown area. He would like to see the downtown more accessible to the disabled and seniors and we need to improve the parking facilities. Steven Cooke would like to work with CLOCA and especially the residents of the beaches to improve the water front. Steven Cooke believes that Clarington needs balanced growth and must increase its light industry by 10 - 15%. Clarington can.give "the best for the least" which means the best services with as little tax increase as possible. Steven Cooke is the only CANDIDATE that LIVES in Ward 3 and has been a resident of this ward for the past 10 years so he has a personal interest on what happens in this ward. With the upcoming changes from the Ontario Government, Clarington must have people in council that will not make excuses and have a vision for the new millennium, Steven Cooke has that vision. "Dedicated to You" is not just a slogan, it's a way of life. VOTE STEVEN COOKE FOR LOCAL COUNCILLOR WARD 3 "DEDICATED TO YOU" Up 15.3% General Motors of Canada dealers delivered a total of 37,443 new vehicles in October - up 15.3% from the 32,464 units delivered in the same month last year. Truck sales totaled 19,031 units, an increase of 28.7% over October 1996, and passenger car sales were up 4.2% to 18,412 units. Dick Conlin, General Motors of Canada's vice president president of marketing, said, "October's sales provided a great start to the 1998 model year, which we expect will be very positive for GM of Canada. The 1998 model year is highlighted by the introduction of seven new models - the Oldsmobile Intrigue, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, the Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, the Cadillac Seville, the Isuzu Rodeo, the Oldsmobile Silhouette and, next spring, the Saab 9-5. Add this to the twelve new models we introduced last year and I think you'll agree that we have an outstanding line-up of new cars and trucks for 1998". Conlin added "With these exciting new vehicles and award winners like the Chevrolet Venture, the Chevrolet Malibu and the Cadillac Calera, as well as the most extensive choice of trucks and sport utilities of any manufacturer, manufacturer, you can see why we fully expect GM of Canada to oUt-perform the industry this model year". Durham Students Compete in Worlds Firefighting Five Durham College Fire and Emergency Services students will be competing for the world championships of combat challenge in Las Vegas from November 7 to 9. The combat challenge involves a grueling obstacle obstacle course that gives firefighters firefighters great work experience. experience. The live members of Challenge the team, Dan Boyer, Ben Blanche, Nathan Hubbard, Huey Davidson and Steve McWilliam arc new to the challenge, yet, they have a team time just one minute slower than that of the world's top ranked teams. The team accomplished this time when they placed eleventh at an international international competition in Oncota, New York on October 5. Oshawa Wins Marketing Awards The City of Oslutwa lias been awarded recognition in six categories in the 1997 Marketing Canada Awards competition sponsored by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business. The awards were announced at the Economic Developers' Association of Canada (EDAC) Annual Professional Development Conference held in October in Whistler, 13.C. Oshawa earned 2nd place awards for its special purpose brochure entitled "The City Where Living Begins", for Colour Print Advertisements (Campaign), a series of ads with the theme "Opportunity Comes First", and for a video presentation entitled "Oshawa, 'flic City In Motion". A 3rd place was awarded for the City's lure brochure, a 12- page four-colour promotional brochure emphasizing life and leisure, culture, education and the city's numerous other attributes. attributes. 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