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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MARCH 6,2002 PAGE 7 Poppy street signs show love for vets CLARINGTON - New street signs arc popping up all over Clarington to honour war veterans. The municipality's opera- - lions department has been busy recently putting up new signs on roads named alter war dead and veterans. The signs clearly ; show the image of a poppy, to honour the war contributions of < the person lor whom the street is named. "These people arc our ulti- " mate volunteers and their legacy legacy should not be forgotten," said Councillor Charlie Trim, who brought to council the idea of adding a poppy emblem to the new signs. Almost 80 streets in Clarington have been graced with the new signs and there arc more than 25 veterans' names reserved for new subdivision streets. In addition, addition, 200 veterans' names arc being kept for future Clarington roads and streets. Since 1989, Clarington has had a policy of naming streets alter residents who died during military service. In 1997 the honour honour was extended to veterans who were residents of Clarington Clarington at the time they were enlisted enlisted with Canada's military forces overseas. "By adding the poppy image to those streets named after veterans, veterans, we hope everyone will have a better sense of the history history and recognize the contribution contribution of those who fought for the freedom we now enjoy," said Mayor John Mutton. John Greenfield of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 in Bowmanvillc has been working with municipal staff to identify those who should be honoured with the street names. "Naming streets after veter ans helps to remind us of the sacrifices they made for us so we could live and that they would not be forgotten," said Mr. Greenfield. Edward Pethick is the earliest earliest volunteer to be honoured. He was a veteran of the Peninsular Peninsular War against Napoleon between between 1808 and 1814. He died in Bowmanvillc on Nov. 11, 1853. The most recent person added to the list was Adriaan Arie Bons, who participated in a Canadian peacekeeping mission mission in Gaza in the 1960s. The men and women honoured honoured must have served overseas overseas in wartime during conflicts such as the Crimean War, the Boer War, the First and Second World wars, the Korean War or any conflict since. Veterans of the Canadian NATO peacekeeping peacekeeping missions arc also eligible. eligible. It's time for the Super Cities Walk CLARINGTON - Get on your walking shoes and help raise money for the 2002 Bowmanvillc Super Cities Walk for MS. Last year, more than 300 Bow- manville walkers raised $30,672 for MS. The event lakes place at Bow- . manville High School, 49 Liberty St. , N. on Sunday, April 21 with a 10 a.m. l start. Breakfast and check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Pre check-in for walkers eager to avoid the Sunday rush takes place at i the school on Saturday, April 20, "i from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walkers can choose the six kilometre kilometre or 12 km wheelchair-accessi- i ble routes through the quiet and , scenic residential Bowmanvillc | streets with support vehicles and first aid stations following. Some highlights highlights of the walk will be a continental continental breakfast, entertainment all day long, refreshments and snacks at . checkpoints, and a barbecue lunch at OOPS! In the 2002 edition of the Clarington Visitors Guide the website address for ATV Tours is incorrect! Please look below for the correct address! the finish line provided by Loblaws and Square Boy Pizza. All participants who register register before Friday, March 8 will be eligible to win a Super Cities Walk Package. For information or to register early, phone 1-800- 268-7582 ext. 2354, fax the walk application to 416- 922-7538 or visit www.su- pcrciticswalk.com. See stores throughout Clarington for brochures on the Super Cities Walk for MS. >v ■ ÿnoUafion for r Welcome 4 fm/eA - é!/o - @ôe 1,1 FREE Bridal Showcase and Fashion Show Showcase offers: FREE ADMISSION • Fashion Show Exciting Door Prizes • Special Displays DONATIONS TO SALVATION ARMY ARE APPRECIATED! WHEN: Sunday March 8th, 2002 TIME: 12:30 P.M. WHERE: Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E„ Oshawa For information, call Marilyn at 905-723-7547 xvww.w-xvagon267.com m L ATV Tours "THE PERFECT GETAWAY" Experience the great outdoors with an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Guided Tour just 50 minutes N/E of Toronto. New & expperienced riders welcome. welcome. ATV's, lunch & riding gear provided. With over 11,000 acres to explore, this adventure is not to be missed! For an overnight getaway, private accommodations are available. Enjoy a jacuzzi or steam bath, then wake to warm hospitality and a hearty country breakfast before exploring other local wonders. 905-263-9988 Toll Free 866-771-2184 www.theperfectgetaway.ca J.E. QUANTRILL CHEV • OLDS ♦ CADILLAC »;ti. .U.lit Highway #2, Port Hope ; • r ANNOUNCEMENT J.E. Quantrill Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. is pleased to welcome John-Paul, (J.P.) Craig to our team. John-Paul brings 13 years of automotive experience, the last 11 with General Motors. John-Paul would like to welcome all of his clients and friends to his new surroundings. Feel free to contact him at 905-885-4573 or toll free at 1 -800-297-4876 email: jpc@quantrillchev.com Councillor Charlie Trinnn was instrumental instrumental in getting war veterans honoured on Clarington street signs. JASON UEBREGTS/ Statesman photo y k En -ff- Youth / Strategic ovmcnt I emploi Strategy jeunesse Summer Jobs IMPORTANT NOTICE To Employers Summer Career Placements is a wage subsidy program that enables employers to hire students during the summer for a period of 6 to 16 weeks. Private, public and not-for-profit employers are invited to submit their application by: April 2, 2002* The objective of the program is to provide students with work experience related to their field of study. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the experience offered, local and regional priorities as well as available budgets. To apply or to find out more about this program, please contact your nearest Human Resources Development Canada office or call 1 800 935-5555. Internet: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca * Please note that the application deadline for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is April 9, 2002. 1*1 Human Resources Development Canada Développement des ressources humaines Canada Canada Please recycle this newspaper Clarington Leading the Way Cz CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE www.municipality.clarington.on.ca WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS - MARCH 1 TO APRIL 30, 2002 Weight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington from March 1, to April 30, 2002. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PER AXLE, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, cH8, s122. Frederick H. Horvath, B.A., R.D.M.R., R.R.F.A. Director of Operations Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Claringtm Leading the Way C7 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE www.municipality.clarington.on.ca SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA The Municipality of Clarington is accepting applications from interested individuals to sit on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee. Members of this Committee assist the Municipality and Ministry of Natural Resources in the management of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. If you are interested in serving on this Committee, application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Please ensure that your completed form is received in the Municipal Clerk's Department by 4:30 PM, March 8, 2002. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. 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