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Orono Weekly Times, 7 May 1986, p. 3

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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 7,1986-3 Happy 3 0th Wedding A nniversary Mom and Dad From Around the Region and area Region delays Pythbow decision The Region of Durham Planning committee has delayed for at least eight months a decision on an Official Official Plan amendment that would permit the construction of Pythbow mall in Bowmanville's west end of 182,000 square feet. The decision was deferred • awaiting population figures for Bowmanville and the Courtice area which the proponents claim, will, support the need for such a shopp- ing centre in Bowmanville. The committee granted the delay' despite arguments from opponents who state Pythbow are encouraging an 'abusé of process' as it was only a year ago that the Municipal Board turned aside the application. Will review subsidized housing! in Durham Gary Hetjrema, chairman of the Region of' Durham, states the Region will review its part in subsidized subsidized housing following the completion completion of the 43-uryt Conant development in south Oshawa. He said the Conant development is the Region's pilot project in subsidized subsidized housing and according to its success such future proposals will be considered. The Region is also involved through the Durham Region Non- Profit Housing Corporation in a smaller development in Sunderland. Diane Hamre, president of the Corporation agreed that the Region must take a hard look at the development. She did say however that municipalities must continue to build public accommodation because the private sector wasn't doing the job. Hamre said "we don't have low cost housing". She stated someone had to do it and that the Durham ; P'--'ects were not costing the region L noney. associated with the Port Perry program. program. The Port Perry group are being invited to other schools to outline their program and assist in organization. The Port Perry teacher stated that the outcome of the recent annual annual school prom was a fine example example of the absence of alcohol with only one minor exception. Minsiters check-out high-tech computer Bob Nixon, Ontario Treasurer, and Elinor Caplan, chairman of the Management Board, of the Peterson Peterson government for Ontario visited Oshawa last week to officially open the Technology Demonstration and Training Centre which is housed in the revenue building in downtown Oshawa. In referring to TDTC Nixon described computer technology as lying at the heart of the ministry and second only to human thought. Nixon said new ways must be found to do more with less and one of the the ways is through the intelligent use of computer technology. Caplin in speaking at the opening said the new centre would be a hands-on plan for all ministries to follow in the years to come. She said it was a must if they were to achieve the objectives outlined in the Throne speech. She also pointed out that new computer technology will continue to play an impoprtant role in the Nurses Association hold poster contest To celebrate Nurses Week, sponsored sponsored by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, and the Ontario Nurses Association, the Bowmanville office of the Durham delivery of the government's programs programs and services. ' The TDTC, the first of its kind in the Ontario government, went into operation last January as a means of keeping the ministry staff informed informed about the latest hardware . and software technology. Employees are invited to make use of the new centre at all times. Since last January over 4000 employeçs have made use of the centre. Region Department of Health Services Services has sponsored à POSTER CONTEST for all grade 4 students of the elementary schools. Of the many entries submitted, 17 were chosen for artistic rperit and content on the theme 'NURSES CARE' The 3 winning posters were submitted submitted by 1st - Nicole Kameka of St. Francis of Assisi Separate School, Newcastle. 2nd - Angie Prybich of Kirby Centennial School, Kirby. 3rd - Alana White, of Newcastle Public School, Newcastle. All posters are to be displayed during Nurses Week - May 5 - 9, at the Bowmanville Mall. Clarke High School Music and Variety Night Wednesday, May14 At 7:30 p.m. TICKETS $3.00 AVAILABLE FROM STUDENTS OR AT DOOR Francine Newton elected head of CNIB board Francine Newton, of the Hampton Hampton area, has been elected chairman of the board of the CNIB for Durham Region. , Gary Magarrell, executive director director of the Ontario Division of the CNIB challenged those present at the annual meeting to be make the CNIB more visible. Magarrell said it was the aim of the CNIB to help each client achieve their dream and to maintain the quality of life for, people who find themselves visually impaired. $140.00 bill irks Hope Township councillor A bill for 5140.00 to Hope Tov/nship from the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education has raised the ire of Hope Township councillor Dave Watson. The interest charge wds levied against Hope Township due to what the board administration have termed a late payment of the March payment. Wilson claims the payment should have been able to be made on March 31 but as it was Easter Monday the board offices , were closed. He further pointed out that Easter Monday is not a statuatory holiday and municipal offices are open on this particular day. The board states the act states that if the last day of the month is a board holiday that payment must be made by noon on the first preceding board business day. SADD program having influence The program of Students Against Driving Drunk which was instituted some months ago at the Port Perry High School is having ah influence in the community states a teacher Canada grade 'A' IvvmU 21/2- k 9. 1! ireOll 3lb.avg. chickens product of Chile Canada fancy /kg1.52 GrannySmith cut from Canada tirade 'A' Beef 3.72 kg BLADE STEAK ib *1.69 Del Monte vegetables selected varieties 12-14 oz.tin SHOP High Quality NO NAMES For Maximum SAVINGS product of Canada fresh ■ mush rooms /kg 4.14 SOYA - SOFT Margarine Packed m Reusable Containers 700g 1 kg 2.99 3.89 GOOD VALUE GOOD MARGARINE whole cut-up *, 2.62- , -- chickens ,1)9 orange drink fana W 1 169 fari.1049 White Swan selected colours facial" b=x 109 tissues of2°° le ^ sweet pickled ««4.17 Maple Leaf "f AQ cottage rolls ibis' relsh j£ 5ml 1?^ & 3?9 product of U.S.À. Canada ftp, i t<q . new white 1.08 üfi potatoes lb Kraft 1 l regular or light jar Miracle Whip Jr 5 'HOSteSS «eletiid potato snacks^ chins selected regular , -- -- £&d y?189 Prices effective until Saturday May 10,1986. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Neilson's 4 Litre Bag skimmed 1 I 2% B.F. MILK 2. 79 Thurs., Fri., Satur. 2 Bags per Family Limit | [independently 1 owned 1 for service & 1 low food I [ prices 1

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