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Page 4 The Claringlon/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, June 6,1998 Chiropractor Speaks to Bowmanville Lions Club At a recent Bowmanville Lions dinner meeting, Dr. James Hadden, Chiropractor, from Clarington Chiropractic spoke to the Lions about the advances of chiropractic and how not only can a chiropractor help relieve pain after an accident, but regular visits arc a valuable preventative practice for staying healthy. Dr. Hadden explained how chiropractic actually assists the body to heal itself naturally. He told the Lions of many success stories and was rightfully proud of his part in helping his patients regain a more healthy and active lifestyle. The Bowmanvillc Lions extend thanks to Dr. Hadden for teaching these old dogs a new trick. Dr. Hadden can be reached at 2727 Courtice Rd., or phone 433-0449. Bowmanville Lions Club President Jim Coombes with guest speaker Dr. James Hadden. How the Province Supports Agriculture The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is arguing for stronger provincial government government support. Their lobbying lobbying efforts arc important to my riding of Durham East as I have stated many times. On questioning our Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the Hon. Noble Villeneuve has responded to me with his support for this industry. The Minister recognizes that this industry is built upon a foundation of entrepreneurial entrepreneurial farmers backed by a strong government support. Following is a short list of our government's government's initiatives to support the agriculture and food sector: • The new Legislation just passed to support farm practices and food production, production, Bill 146. • The Ministry budget has grown from $291 million million to a projected $340 million in 1998-99 reversing reversing the downward trend of the NDP. Most ministries are experiencing a deficit cutting reduction plan. • $35 million new dollars dollars in the Rural Youth Job Strategy announced in the recent budget. • $3 million Summer Job plan for rural youth. • Extended the sales tax rebate on farm building materials, over $9 million has been committed over the past 3 years. • • We invested $41 million million in agri-food research in 1997-98, this is more than Quebec and Alberta combined. combined. • We established agri- corp to administer crop insurance and marketing revenue more efficiently while being more accountable accountable to the farmers. • Our partnership with the University of Guelph on agricultural issues is a more efficient use of taxpayers money. • We have replaced the old farm tax rebate program with a new fairer farm property property tax system. Ontario's agri-food exports arc at an all-time high of $5.6 billion. We now lead the country. In 1996, $1.3 billion was invested by Ontario farmers to improve their operations. The food production and food services business is a growth area and the province is helping the industry by strategic investments investments and partnerships. Locally, I know of marketing marketing partnerships that will receive assistance from the province. The aim of this Market Ontario Program is to support farm communities communities in promoting and developing developing both new products, markets and partnerships. This past week, I was privileged to join the Durham MPP's, as well as Marilyn Mushinski, MPP and the Premier's Parliamentary Assistant with responsibility for Voluntccrism in Ontario, at an event held at the General W. Sikorski Polish Veteran's Hall in Osliawa. I was so pleased to be there for my constituents who received awards, for giving from 5 to 25 years of volunteer volunteer service to their communities. communities. In fact, some members members have given 50 years and more. There were service service pins and certificates awarded to a number of young people as well. One young girl was a grade eight student who is on a library board. People of all ages and backgrounds were honored honored and thanked for sharing sharing their time and talents with their neighbors. The Ontario Government has set aside over $7 million to help volunteer volunteer organizations develop develop a community based information technology network. network. Plans are underway for a provincial forum on volunteerism. The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards program has been expanded to include service clubs and for the first time, the Ontario Medal for Young Report from Queen's Park by John O'Toole Volunteers. In my work, I know there arc many individuals who arc recognized by their own organizations like Big Brothers, Community Care, the Rotarians and other service service clubs. However, I encourage every organization to take the time to expand their recognition programs. There arc application forms in our office and I would be pleased to assist in ensuring that volunteers arc recognized recognized and thanked by the Province of Ontario. With all respect, I do not believe I should put forward names as some would think the process was political. It might surprise some but I have too much respect for the organizations and individuals individuals who receive recognition recognition to spoil it with political political patronage. I am simply. an invited guest whose elected duty involves formally formally thanking people. I am honored to stand on the same stage as these wonderful wonderful people. Until next week, "The best way to cheer up yourself yourself is to cheer up sorner body else." Former Police Chief Chairs Community Foundation of Durham Former Police Chief, Trevor McCaghcrty will be announced as the Chair of The Community Foundation of Durham Region at The Foundation's Town Meeting on Thursday. Trevor McCaghcrty, who retired from the Durham Regional Police Force last October, will succeed Ed Buffett who finishes his one year term. Mr. McCaghcrty : welcomes the opportunity to build a permanent fund for the community. "I have seen the impact of government cutbacks first hand and think the only way we can maintain and build services is through a permanent fund." Mr. McCagherty's involvement with The Community Foundation first started as Police Chief when he served on the Nominating Committee. His commitment to his community community is well-known. He chaired the Kinsmen Celebrity Roast raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis, was Honourary Chair of the Alzheimers Society Fundraising Campaign and Honourary Chair of the Big Brothers Bowl-For- Millions. Other expected to be named to the Board of Directors are: Ron Hawkshaw of Polak, McKay, Hawkshaw law firm in Ajax and Tony Bagnato, Community Manager, Royal Bank Whitby. The Community Foundation of Durham Region helps build communities communities through the provision of grants to local charities. Through its endowments, funds are available on a permanent permanent basis because donations donations serve as capital which is invested. It is the interest earned from these donations that generate the grants to the community. The Community Foundation is often referred to as the "savings "savings account" of the community community because donations are used everyday to generate generate granting funds, but they are never used up because the capital is never spent. TOP QUALITY Retail • Wholesale Sheened 5 1 25 T0P 50 L I permit $ 1 COO ■ W yard HOURS: MON. - FRI. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; SAT. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; SUN. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 905-263-2126 tii---- g Mitchell's y, Cornera g z TAUNTON RD. E. 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