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The Claringion/Courlice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, May 9,1998 Pace 3 4? For 144 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community I'tihlishvr - John M. James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Assoc. Publisher - Kick James Editor - Peter P<irrott Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited Publishers if The CanaiHan Statesman P.O. Box 190, 62 Kin^ St. W., Bovvmnnville, Ontario L1C 3K9 1*0. Box 2000, 1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Pax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.in. until 5:00 p.m. Intornot -- ntntosrnnngftocnn.orri Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Suzanne Bennett, Tim Bowers, Kevin Britton, Sharon Cole, Laurens Kahteway. Barb Patterson, Tyler Sellick, Jim Snook, James Stephenson, Vance Sutherland, Jim Tuurnmo Advcrtisum Editorial Laverne Morrison Brad Kelly, Lorraine Ma nfredo, Laura J. Richards Office Supervisor - Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturma Marilyn Rutherford, Libby Smithson Trees Help Transform Park Nicholas, Terry and Adam Rice were among more Ilian 100 volunteers volunteers planting trees at Moysc Park in Courtice Saturday, May 2. The project was organized by Friends of the Second Marsh in order to help improve the quality of water along the Black Creek. The tree- planting in the park bordering Highway Two and Courtice Rd. also included an outdoor concert by students of Courtice Secondary School, a barbecue and children's face-painting. The volunteers planted species native to the area, including shrubs, fruit-bearing bushes and wild-flowers. r Van Belle 1 Flowers Garden Delights She's always been there for you. Let Mom know what she means to you with a bouquet of flowers from Van Belle. Long Lasting Carnations $11.99 (cash & carry special) Lovely Cut Flowers • - H'TTf' ■>»» , ,.* mm Mom Van Belle Flowers has the largest selection of* cut flowers in ail.of Durham Region priced'^F^ from $9.99, $19.99, $29.99 up to $79.99. v x * Garden Centre Top Soil $1.99 30 Litre Bag Spring Pansies Wonderful, bright plants that arc frost resistant. Only .890 Box of 4 Mother Geraniums Ready for the garden or planters, $9.99 Reg. $14.99 PRICES IN EFFECT FROM MAY 6 - MAY 12/98 Van Belle Flowers COURTICE 1979 Highway 42, Bowimmvillc 623-4441 (Mon. - Pri. 8-9; Sal. 8-6) OSIIAWA WHITBY 343 King St. W„ 100 Dundas St. W„ Oshawa 579-1118 Whitby 668-1650 _™_ TOLL FREE , if .IP 1-800-263-8008 J "Chop Shop" Arrests Stolen vehicles and ear parts worth $200,000 were recovered in Clarington after Durham Region Police raided two addresses here on May 5th and 6th. An investigation led Durham Regional Police to execute execute a search' at #7500 Highway 115 on May 5th. Among the vehicles recovered on the premises were a 1998 Dodge Ram pick-up, two snowmobiles, a trailer and numerous vehicle body parts. A second search warrant was executed at 4491 Hwy. 2 in Ncwtonvillc the next day where two Chevrolet pickup pickup trucks as well as parts for several others were recovered. recovered. Three men have been arrested and charged with possession possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000. Laim Allin, 26, of Ncwtonvillc; Trevor Bogdanow, age 26, of Solina Road; and Kari Knight, 20, of Bowmanvillc will appear in Oshawa Provincial Court on June 22. Investigation revealed that late model vehicles, primarily primarily General Motors trucks were being stolen throughout throughout the region of Durham. Police said the vehicles were then dismantled and reassembled using other vehicle parts. Red Shield Appeal Needs $21,000 Locally Salvation Army volunteers canvassed Bowmanvillc Tor donations on Monday, May 3. But, there's still time to make your donation if you have not yet been approached by a canvasser. Send your contribution to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 471, Bowmanvillc, Ontario,.L- 1C,|Z2, - ThfclpçgLgpâl, in. tlicJClaongtgrri^q^^-QQO.. /f™ Last'..year,-The Salvation Army, Taised' éloseTTo $36 - - 'million nation-wide ttitiarry tin it's good works. 46 Donations help support programs for drug and alcohol alcohol addictions, shelters for the homeless, family and community, services, correctional and justice programs, disaster relief and much more. ' The theme for this year's fund-raising campaign is "We Believe . . ." because the Salvation Army has shown its belief in helping the needy for over a century. From page 1 heal th icr-than-ex peeled economy also led to his decision to accelerate the 30% cut in personal Income Tax rates a half year ahead of schedule to July .1, 1998. "We arc establishing an environment that supports job re-creation by cutting taxes, reducing the deficit and eliminating red tape," the Minister said. Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty accused the Tories of trying to distract people from the past three years of cuts. "Let's remember what ' Mike Harris has done to our hospitals and schools. Mike Harris chose to fire over 10.000 nurses. He has plans to close 36 hospitals. He has made deep cuts in our classrooms and has denied 60.000 four-year-olds the benefit of junior kindergarten." kindergarten." "Mike Harris lias hit our hospitals and schools for three years and now lie's running for rc-cleelion," the Liberal leader said. Ontario Federation of Labour President Wayne Samuclson figures people won't buy the Tories' attempt to sell themselves as builders of health care and education. "Frankly, I don't think the average person out there believes their extra $11 a week from that tax break can fuel the economy. And they certainly don't believe it makes up for everything they re losing from health care and education." The Ontario Hospital Association, however, saw good and bad news in the budget. OHA commended the government for its "farsightedness" "farsightedness" in recognizing that the cost of health care extends beyond direct patient care. "We support the longer term directions for health care contained in the budget," said OHA president David MacKinnon. "However, the immediate immediate financial issues facing hospitals remain unresolved. unresolved. Hospitals are faced witlv significant challenges in light of population growth and increasing demand for services particularly particularly in areas like the GTA/905." John O'Toole said funding funding was "very focused" to deal with long-term health care restructuring which takes into account the needs of an aging population, and tiie growth of day surgery and laparoscopy techniques. techniques. Other highlights of the budget include community safety. Ontario will spend $150 on new initiatives, including policing partnerships partnerships and an "anti-biker gang squad" Ontario's Work for Welfare program will get new funding to increase child care access lor participants. participants. Teen Gets Scholarship From page I Fund's "Inspirational Team, Dunn delivers motivational speeches and volunteers at two camps (Camp Oochigcas and Camp Trillium) dedicated to children with cancer. Mr. Clark praised the efforts of the scholarship winners. "They have demonstrated that one person person can make a difference and their achievements arc both extraordinary and inspiring. We can all learn from their commitment to their communities." Amanda Dunn is planning planning to pursue a career in science and hopes to always "be a positive role model for children suffering suffering with cancer." 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