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The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, February 28, 1998 Page 3 *76e &<witcce< *7*tde&e*tcte*tt M ^ 1 Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanvillc, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 • Fax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Internet - statesman@ocna.org For 144 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher-John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Rick James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor-Ralph Rozema, Suzanne Bennett, Tim Bowers, Kevin Britton, Sharon Cole, Laurens Kaldeway, Barb Patterson, Tyler Sellick, Jim Snoek, James Stephenson, Vance Sutherland, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Editorial Laverne Morrison, Wanda Partrick Brad Kelly, Lorraine Manfredo, Laura J. Richards Office Supervisor-Angela Lu seller, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford, Libby Smithson Wheely Big Dollars Tim Powers, the owner/operator of Tim's Fifth Wheel truck stop, presented a cheque for $ 1,000 to Bcthcsda House Volunteer Coordinator, Peggy, and board of directors member Yvonne Hopkins. The money was raised through a raffle for a TV-VCR combo. P. Stanley, of Osliawa, won the prize and the shelter received the proceeds. Durham Faces Dementia Crisis in Health Care As a result of explosive growth in the elderly portion portion of the population, the Region of Durham can expect a 209% increase in dementia cases between 1998 and 2021, one of the highest rates of increase for any region in the Province. This data is based on a research bulletin bulletin from Dr. Robert Hopkins, Ph.d., Director of Psychogeriatric Research, the Kingston Psychiatric Hospital. The results of the Dementia Task Force comprised comprised of, representatives from the Regions of Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel, York, Hamilton- Wentworth and the City of Toronto, were presented this week to the Region of Durham Health and Social Services Committee. "Projecting the kind of increase in the Alzheimer population in Durham that Dr. Hopkins has documented, documented, clearly indicates a community crisis in dementia care is imminent" imminent" says Chair, Health and Social Services Committee, Councillor Larry O'Connor. This huge increase will put significant strains on DUCA CREDIT UNION Consider a... 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(Authorized Steelcase Dealer) 1-800-465-2291 Clarington Reaffirms Support for Auto Pact local health care facilities. The current provincial funding system for long term care does not adequately adequately recognize the demanding costs and resources required to meet the challenges associated with the provision of care for this population. While the GTA/905 Health Services Restructuring Report agree that the Region needs 442 new Long-Term Beds by as early as 2003 the demand for service in the future will surpass the bed supply. - * Hwy.407 From page 1 existing and future urban development. Minister of Transportation Tony Clement said building the highway would be good for the economy. "It will create jobs, enhance economic economic development and provide infrastructure to support new investment. The competitive advantage advantage of Ontario industries will be improved," he said. Industry leaders have said the completed 407 with east and west extensions extensions would provide a congestion- free corridor linking the GTA with Hamilton, the Niagara Pcnninsula, and US markets. markets. Sampson says the next step for government is to find an advisor to assist with a sale process which will "yield the best return, minimize the province's risk, and complete the highway in a timely way." Clarington's councillors councillors count themselves among the Auto Pact's biggest fans. And they showed their support Monday by backing backing a strongly-worded resolution resolution that calls for the federal government to back away from any plans it might have to alter the Pact. "I don't think we can endorse this too strongly," said Councillor Troy Young. "The Region of Durham would be crippled should something happen to General Motors," he observed at the council meeting. He chastised the federal government for considering an end to the Pact by eliminating tariffs on all vehicles and components components coming from oversees. oversees. "It's almost as if they're changing the rules halfway halfway through the game," Lishman Proposal From page 1 identify opportunities for restoration or creation of wildlife habitat and assess the cumulative impact of development, particularly the impact on groundwater. groundwater. Melling also spoke of Unanswered questions his clients have posed. Some ofithese include the appropriateness appropriateness of a "wet industrial industrial use on an unserviccd property in the headwaters of the Wilmot Creek" and the need for further lands to be designated "rural employment area" in the Official Plan. He said a environmental environmental impact statement would be created by a qualified consultant chosen chosen by the municipality but paid by the applicant. In addition, Melling asked that existing studies on hydrogeology and agricultural agricultural impacts submitted by Paula Lishman International be subject to "peer review" by independent independent consultants. Both presentations regarding the need for an environmental study were referred to the planning department's ongoing review of the proposal. The 19.2 hectare site in question is located west of Lcskard Rd. and north of Taunton Rd. Microsoft Training At Durham College A partnership between Microsoft Canada Corp. and Durham College was announced at the Durham College Skills Training Centre on Tuesday, February 24, 1998. Microsoft Canada Corp. and Durham College teamed up to offer Microsoft Certificate programs, programs, which lead to the designation of the Microsoft Certificate Professional. The first of the certificate programs, "Microsoft Certified Professional Systems Engineer" will be offered by Durham College beginning beginning on March 2, 1998, with another to follow in April. Part-time courses arc also planned. Councillor Young observed. Clarington Council endorsed a City of Oshawa resolution asking that the federal government "reverse its recent decision on auto parts tariffs and cease any action, legisla tive or otherwise, that would lead to the elimination elimination of auto tariffs on vehicle vehicle assembly." The resolution declared that "overseas auto companies companies have demonstrated a markedly lower commitment commitment to investment and jobs than the Big Three companies. In a preamble, the document document noted that the auto industry provides 150 direct jobs and an estimated estimated 175,000 spin-off jobs in sectors such as steel, plastics, plastics, glass and rubber. 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