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PAGE 14, WH1TBYFREE, PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1989 Postal watchdog g roup establi.shed A new postal watchdog group was introduced to Durham Region council last week. 'l'e group, comprised of vari- ous community sectors, will ass- ist in dealing with complaints È about Canada Post, Paul Palles- chii, cliairman of tbe York Region Postal Service Customer Council, explained to council. 'We will compliment the local post office complaint, depart- monts " said Pallesebi, a Bramp- ton alâerman. The York Postal council was rcntly (given life) by the fede ral gvernment, wbicb crea- ted nine postal councils across Canada. The York council wiIl serve York as well as Durham, Metro- politan Toronto, Halton and Peel. Palleschi did not however, receive a waram welcome from ail councillors. "I don't see the need for this,» said Sucog councillor Yvonne Cbristie. "'Canada Post thinks tbe world consists of poople weang turt- leneck sweaters, with tbeir guIs in, and they can, hook tbem -in," said Whitby counicillor Joe Drumm. But Pallescbi set aside tbe comments and noted York coun- cil bas the'support of the federal governiment.Th e counicil is also being fundod by tbe Canadian governmenit. "We are being taken. seri- ously," said Pallescbi. He explained1 that residents who have complaints witb tbe post office should contact their local îvost office first. "If- Canada Post doos not tify the problem witbin weeks, we will step in," Pallescbi. bt rec- itwo 1said Ho also indicated the council will bold. public meetings on stamp price increases an d any otber issues tbat affect the post office. ..Palleschi said the York council has a two-year mandate whicb ho does not expect to be exten- ded. WALTER SCOTT and Kay Hamilton queen of Sunnycrest Nursing Home. were recently crowned king. and 1r.ee Prose photo DURHAM REGIONAI charged a Mississaugà3 683.8811 improper left hand 1 r accident at TauntonlatTurdR Plc LPolice have a man with an turn after an Ld. and Hwy 12 1report Silva Fernando was making a left,,hand turn onto Hwy 12 from Taunton when he hit a car driven by Gordon Stacy of Oshawa. Neither driver was hurt in the accident. Fr-ee Press photo GREAT BALLOON SL THULMSAYJULY 6TH'TO SATURDAY JUL 15 . Break A Balloon And Reoeive 10%-20% UP TO 30)% OFF Your Entfre Purchase Or Gift Certificates For $5 - $10 UP TO $20 For a Future Purchase Look for Osh Kosh B'Gosh, Christina Swimwear, Silvercrest Strollers, Cribs by KÇidcraft & Cosco, Highchairs, Playpens, and Much More Ail 0f This Is Happening At IT'S A BABY'S WORLD . It's A -Baby's World Also Our New Store AneronSt, hibyMo. &Hours: NOW OPEN 728 AdroStVMy o.Wed. 9:3Oam to6pm at 84King St.,W. ,~Pringle Creek Plaza Thurs'. &Fri. 9:3Oam to 8pm 623-3200 ~1666- 1747 Saturday 9am to 6pm in Bowmanville We accept Baby Bonus, Personal Choques, Corne and Check MastercarVs n Ainerican Expres. us owm1i By Sge. Sandy- Ryre Durham Regioial Polce Crime Stoppera and Durham Re ional Police are "skne for the public s el insol'ving ýa robbery which occurrod in Pickering on Junva 10. At about 11:35 p.m. an employee was counting the days receipts at the Penny Gas Bar, 478 Kingston Rd., when he was* bit on the back of bis head and punched in the face. Ho feli o the ground unconscious. About 10 minutes later bis supervisor, who had corne to help close up, found him lying on the floor of the booth. The light in the booth had been turned off and the cash was missing. An ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital, for minorijuries. A re-enactinent of this ro bx will be shown on CITY-TV (channel 57, cable 7) on 1Thur, day, July 6 during the 6 p.în. and 10 p.m. news. It willai be shon on CHE-TV in Peterboroughi and CKVR-TV i Barrie during their nows on Friday, JuIy 7 and during the weekend. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up te $1,000 in cash for information leading te the arrest of the person responsible for this vicious attack. If you know who was responsible or tbink you might know, cal us. You'il nover bave te give your naine -or go te court. The Crime Stoppers phono number is -436-8477 (tbat's 436-TIPS). Sorgeant Sandy Ryrie is tbe coordinator with the Durham ]Regional Police force and writes tbis article te help combat crime. A citizen board administers the Crime Stoppers programs of wbich there are now more tban 800 in North America. The reward money is raised tbrough the tax. deductible donations which may be sent to Durbam Regional Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 54, Oshawa, Ontario, Lii 7K3.