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^ Qumo Weekly Tunes. Wednesday. December 20, 2000 - 11 Mrs. Dorella Forget receives the District Service Certificate. May the warmth and wonder of this joyous season embrace you and yours, now and throughout the year. . To our loyal friends and customers, thank you for your valued patronage. from Directs Durham Co-op Places I've done time ... It's a wonderful life ... when you live in this town! We're proud to be part of this fine community and are thankful for the many good neighbours we've come to know. To all of you, we send our very best wishes this holiday season. ► To all my Friends & Customers from Clifford Francis & Little Miss Jessica PRO-PAINTING 983-5761 On December 5, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held its Annual Christmas Show and Pot Luck Supper. President Ann Best was pleased to welcome Clarington's Mayor John Mutton and his wife Jennifer and Regional Councillor Charlie Trim, as head table guests. Both Mayor Mutton and Regional Councillor Trim spoke briefly and extended their best wishes., A wide selection of delicious food was enjoyed and entertainment entertainment was enthusiastically provided by the Gariaraska Cloggers led by Carol Robinson. . * Traditional Christmas songs and Dutch carols were sung and Mr. Alex Baran accompanied on the piano. President Ann Best presented presented three awards. Dorella Forget received the District Service Certificate for her long term commitment and support of the Society and its objectives. Janet Paeden and Theo Welter were each presented presented with the President's certificate, recognizing their contribution and efforts on behalf of the Society. Show Convenor and Treasurer Bonnie McCracken, announced that Judges Betty Lycett and Wilda Middleton selected Vicki Lesnick's "snow storm* arrangement as the judges' choice winner. Isabel Hart won most points in the show. Congratulations to Vicki Lesnick and Isabel Hart. Licence plates drive farther down lane Queen's Park - Durham MPP John R. O'Toole's Private Member's Bill, to allow historic vehicle owners to use antique licence plates, received unanimous support from all parties and will take the rare step of going straight to third reading. If passed, the Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Historic Vehicles), 2000, would allow drivers to use licence plates issued in Ontario during the same year their antique vehicle wfs manufactured. "I think it's important to realize the importance of the auto sector," says O'Toole. "It's these car enthusiasts who remind us of the history and the heritage and the traditions traditions of the automobile in Ontario today." OToole, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations, received wide support support for his Bill from various car dubs and individual hobbyists. hobbyists. O'Toole told the Legislature December 14, "the message that I heard from these clubs is very clear. The year of manufacture manufacture plates allows antique owners to ensure that the restoration of their vehicles is complete in every detail." The ' Ministry of Transportation defines an historic vehicle as a vehicle that is at least 30 years old and has not been modified from the manufacturer's original original product. Christmas is the time we're jnear To ill© sc we love and hold so dear. For laughter, tears, hugs and hisses, Tear alter year, it never misses. And so, our friends, we wish for you, And everyone in your family, • A magical'holiday 'filled with glee, As we move, into the 21st century. Best Wishes to you and yours from the Orono BIA