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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JULY 3,2002 PAGE 5 Class act BOWMANVILLE - Nicole Hcuulrcilum's Grade 3 class at Wa- verly Public School raised $400 toward a therapeutic bike for classmate Marshall Hohmaiui (seated), who brought his prized possession to school. WALTER PASSARELLA/ Statesman photo Clarington pools offer free swimming Air-conditioned facilities also open to the public CLARINGTON - The municipality municipality is extending pool hours and offering free swimming during the next three days to help residents cope with the heat wave. Yesterday the municipality announced announced it would extend the hours at its municipal pools until 9 p.m. each evening. It will also cancel all admission admission fees until Thursday (July 4) evening or until the heat wave subsides. subsides. During the free swim period, all swimming times will be for children and adults. The municipality operates public swimming at four pools. Their location location and extended hours are: Clarington Clarington Fitness Centre in the Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville Bowmanville from noon - 9 p.m.; Courtice Community Complex, Courtice Road and Hwy. 2, from noon - 9 p.m.; Orono Park Pool, Princess Street, Orono 1 p.m. - 9 p.m; and Newcastle Lions Pool, Beaver St., Newcastle (off Mill Street) 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. All municipal facilities are air-conditioned air-conditioned and the public is welcome to spend time in them during regular business hours. The facilities include GUARD from page I use oil-based paints, solvents and cleaners, take public transit or car pool, don't idle vehicle engines, refuel cars during cooler hours, avoid barbecuing barbecuing and reduce electricity consumption. consumption. With air conditioners and fans working overtime, electricity demands have peaked. To reduce the demands and the cost of your hydro bill, consider the following following tips from the Independent Electricity Electricity Market Operator, which operates public libraries, the Garnet Rickard Recreation Centre (Hwy. 2 and Regional Regional Road 57), the Courtice Community Community Complex and the Clarington Municipal Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville. For more information call community community services at 905-623-3379. and regulates the province's wholesale electricity system. Turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances, close curtains and blinds to keep out the sun and retain cooler air inside, don't use dishwashers, washers and dryers until 8 p.m. or later and set air conditioners to 26 degrees or use fans. The smog-alert continues today although although westerly winds are expected to bring in cleaner air by tonight. Temperatures for the remainder of the week and the weekend are predicted predicted in the mid-20s. Guard against the heat No savings for Veridian customers NO from page I of the variances will be put together or separate debits and credits' will be placed on accounts. Either way, he said, it looks like any additional charges now will balance out with lower charges from some other time. Mr. Gruetzner said most of the customers who did not sign fixed- rate contracts, which average between between five and six cents per kilowatt- hour, have been able to take advantage advantage of the lower prices. Mr. Armstrong said only. 17 per cent of Veridian customers signed fixed-rate contracts. Lit chimneas not allowed LIT from page I be entirely safe in all situations, "Most of the things apparently aren't tested to be safe and we've had cases where they've burned through a deck," he cautions. Chimneas arc sold in most hardware hardware stores. Anyone who would like more information information can phone Clarington and Emergency and Fire Services at 905- 623-5126. Do you have some free time that you would like to put to good use? Durham Region's 3rd Annual CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION CIBC RUN for the will be held on Sunday, October 6th, 2002 The Run Committee is looking for mDtiVated'Snd frfen'dly people who are available to volunteer for.activities leading up to the Run and/or Run day.itself. Whether you can commit an hour or a month, your help is greatly welcome and appreciated. The CIBC Run For The Cure supports breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment. Call our hotline at 905-571-3486 or email rftc-durham@canada.com and a representative will be in touch with you to discuss possibilities based on your interest and availability. ANNOUNCEMENT BOWMANVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE is plectse to welcome SARAH MORTON (Registered Massage Therapist) Convenient hours ~ Evenings and Saturdays All Extended Health Insurance Plans Accepted PAYMENT 5 George Street, Bowmanville (905) 623-8388 I I I I I I Got a good news] GET f •S' i SMART!!! * the news room at 905- 579- 4400 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I WE PAY YOUR DEDUCTIBLE PLUS DINNER FOR TWO AT e AUTO GLASSI DW. of 3012276 Novn Scotia Limited 905-623-8451 v ot*i' w8 '164 Baseline Road East (north side) Some Restrictions Apply Offer expires July 10/02 Lakeridge Health board elects new chairman DURHAM - A chartered accountant accountant with a special interest in health care is the new chairman of the hospital hospital board of trustees. At Lakeridge Health Corporation's annual general meeting on June 27, its members elected Anne Wright of Port Perry as the new head. Ms. Wright has been a board member since 2000 and has previously served on the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute during its five- hospital merger and was also chairman chairman of the foundation. She is also the former national president of the Canadian Canadian Diabetes Foundation. She replaces former chairman Judy Spring, who will continue to serve on the board as a member for the next two years. "Anne brings a wealth of experience experience and knowledge to this position," said hospital corporation CEO Brian Lemon. "With her proven leadership skills and experience, we are confident she will make an excellent chairman." The board also welcomed a new member, Whitby resident Nicole Zwiers, and bid farewell to William ANNE WRIGHT Port Perry resident has been a board member since 2000. Stirling, David Jackson and William Bull. The board of trustees is accountable accountable to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. 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