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Scugog Citizen (1991), 30 Apr 1996, p. 2

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+ = 3 Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, April 30; 1996 Painful | I r didn't k => di im awa ni Bob Douglas receives prestigious KVA medal Robert (Bob) Douglas of Port Perry hag been awarded the Distiriguishéd Service Star by the National Executive-of the Korea V A iati only Bob's active service with award was presented by Dan the Canadian forces during the Korean War, but his long time dedication "to Veterans izati and i This is the highest award from the Association, as just . six have been Presented in Ontario, two posthumously. * The decoration recognizes not org affairs as wel. Bob and his wife June made the trip to Sudbury April 19- 21 for the.Ontario Regional Reunion of the KVA where the PY . y Bordeleau, KVA National Executive Officer. Bob said he was pleased and honoured on receiving the ,award and will treasure it the rest of his life. , He was not about«o miss the Reunion in Sudbury despite suffering a serious and very me em mm de ms rv i . Waste. 4 FACILITY NEAR You... The Region's Waste Management Facilities are expanding theirservi¢estoinclude the collection of Household Hazardous This means you can now dispose of unwanted paint, stain, motor oil, pesticides, etc., as well as your batteries, anti-freeze 'and propane tanks. ' * Help the environment and properly dispose of these products . . 'health ' painful broken shoulder just a few days previous. Bob (CD, ex-military police) is an officer of the KVA rational executive and has held various positions at the Ontario Region level, - He "is a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419 in Port Perry and was an active as officer with the Branch until ill curtailed "~ his participation. He is also a member of the Canadian Provost Corps Assoc. In community affairs, he held the position of Cabinet Secretary Treasurer and Deputy District Governor with Lions International prior to moving to * Port Perry several years ago. He currently coaches a team in the Port Perry Mixed Lob Ball League and is an officer of the Port Perry Golf League. # He greatly enjoys the game of golf and has been known to win his share of competitions. Service to the community is nothing new in the Dauglas family as his wife June has been Legion Branch 419 treasurer for the last six'years. The Distinguished Service Star is one of numerous decorations and awards for Bob. He also , holds the Canadian Decoration, the 126th Commemorative Medal, along with a Service on bestowed by the Chief of General Staff during his 23 year military career. : ob also holds six other service and theatre medals. Bob Douglas (leff)of Port Perry, didn't let a painful broken shoulder stop him from receiving the Distinguished Service Star, the highest award by the Korea Veterans Association. KVA national executive office Dan Bordeleau made the presentation to Bob at the annual reunion In Sudbury on April 20. See story for more detalts. & at either: Brock Township Landfill Site Brock Twp. Sideroad #17 - "or Scugog Waste Management Facility 1623 Reach Street, Port Perry N THE DURHAM ADVANTAGE Interested in a career-requiring COMPUTER |. SKILLS? Dirham College programs offer you the skills and knowledge that today's employers want, backed by a guarantee that they can rely on -- that's the Durbam Advantage! N Now students can enter this daytime course, learn computer software programs and office environment skills, and be ready for employment in 38 «weeks Discover and master the computer programs most widely uséd by J ---------------------------- re TS i businesses today. Programs such as WordPerfect 6.0a for Windows, 1 Microsoft Word, DOS, Windows, dBase IV, Lotus 123 for Windows, and 1 much more 1 Students of this program will also enter into a three week placement y ~ component. Here they will put to use the skills and knowledge acquired H The Region of Dutham Works Department . If you live in the Durham Region, are a grade 12 graduate or 19 years 1 Helping you reduce hozardous waste in your community. of age or over with grade 10 Math and English credits -- call us, we can i . "help you start a new career. Previous computer experience is not required ! i . - RY - ] For pnore information, call For further information call ' Get a head start on your [4 y Student Services, Durham + career call :, I the Region of Durham Works Department at av Tua oad a ! (905) 668-7721, or 1-800-372-1103. , at (905) 721-3300. . September '961 i . +" 4 i ' ' 9 aD Et i Educating You for the Real World, Th en ee --------------------------------_ ff

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