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y ï 2 -, Orono Weekly Urnes, Wednesday. April 19. 2000 ^ Region. To all the residents who participated in the drive to let the Minister know how strongly we Irel about acquiring acquiring this transportation route, we thank you. It's been a long process, and we are pleased that we'll soon be able to see the new stretch of highway under construction construction in Durham Region." He went on to thank the local members of Parliament for their assistance at the Federal level - MP's Judi Longfield, Ivan Grose and Dan McTeague, as well as the Durham MPFs, for their continuing continuing support. Chairman Anderson said he looks forward to the Provincial and Federal levels of Government working cooperatively cooperatively on the environmental environmental assessment for the continuation of . the 407 through Durham Region to Highways 115/35. A group of 23' ; Clarke High School students found out that Quebec City is the perfect place to practise their French have a good time and- Seam a lot all at the same. They : took walking tours and bus tours to various places. iT FAYS rc ADVERTISE of Hwy. 407 given green light The Region of Durham, received notification from the Honorable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that his Department will allow the East Partial Extension Project of the Highway 407, a 15.9 kilometre kilometre stretch of highway ending ending at Highway . 7 at Brougham, Ontario to move forward. The decision, in effect, means that the project proponent can now apply'for various federal approvals, enabling the project to proceed. proceed. "This is tremendous news, for the businesses and residents residents of Durham Region, who will, as a result of a new thoroughfare, face somewhat less traffic congestion in and out of the City of Toronto. This will help our business community, especially those who require "just in time delivery," said Durham Regional Chairman, Roger Anderson. Chairman Anderson noted, "The Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce in Durham Region were instrumental in rallying their membership to impress upon the Minister the necessity of this infrastructure in our MASARU KARATE CLUB CLASSES MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RICK JONES EMAIL: rick.teruko® sympatico.ca TELEPHONE: (905) 786-2793 FAX: (905) 786-1031 COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS Fred Devries Proprietor FRED'S AUTOBODY LTD. Estimates • Repairs • Restorations 163 Baseline Road, Unit 1 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3L4 Tel: (905) 623-6353 Fax: (905) 623-3913 featuring LIVE BAND' . Covering Tragically Hip Eagles • Van Morrison Stones • Lynyrd Skynyrd Bob Seger • Stevie Ray George Thorogood • ZZ Top John Mellencamp Saturday, April 29th • 7:30 p.m. Tickets $ 15/Person • Prizes •Learn to jive with professional dance instructors, , Norm and Bernice Reynolds TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM Apple Blossom Shop, Orono 983-9155 The Natural Nut Health Shop Bowmanville 697-9950 Variety of Great Music Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business* Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping CORY KUIPERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street 623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING îc- • Pedicures/Manicures • Waxing • Nail 'Extensions • Ear Candling • Eyelash Tinting • Air Brushing . " Electronic Muscle Stimulate (EMS i 3 ESTHETIC STUDIO By 15% off* other sen/ices Brigitte Brown Gift Certificates Available V «MW-f . • Easter & Spring Special Acrylic/Gel Nail Set with air Brush - $25 17-1 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB 1 MO » (905) 983-8169 .31 Let us help finance your dreams! DUC A Mortgages * 6 month closed 7.25% 6 month convertible . .7.25% 1 year closed : ... .7.25% 3 years closed 7190%> 5 years closed 8.00% * Rates subject to change without notice DUCA CREDIT UNION Oshawa & Bowmanville Branches, Manager Paul Muller 15 Charles Street 136 King Street East Phone:(905) 728-4658 Phone: (905) 623-6343 E-mail: duca.into@duca.com Internet: www.duca.com