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Whitby Free Press, 17 Oct 1990, p. 25

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WIIFBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OUi'OUJR 17, 1990, PAGE 25 C:ros srng guard 1promised t'o Parent's By Trudie Zavadovlcs Parents concernied for their children's safety got what they came for at Monday night's ope- ration's meeting: a firm. commit- ment that a sehool 'crossing guard will be placed in the area 'of Falinbrok St. and Dryden Blvd. The opning of St. Bernard's schoo, M. Leo J. Austin hi h school and, next month, the addi tional students- fromn Charles Garnier, mneans at least an extra 800 students will be crossing in that vicinity. Parents are concerned for the safety of their children around the traffic in the area, especially at peak times.. «We're very concerned Dryden will be such a busy street,» said Patrica Clerk,_one of the parents.- Myrtie news, The second annuai craft sale will be held on Nov. 17, and there are two available tables. If anyone is interested call Marg Stevens at» 655-4044 for any information. ickets for the Turkey, Supper on Nov. 3 are stili avhlable. The cost is $9 per aduit, children age 8 and under, $5, and babies in high chairs are free. Cali Anne Budd at 655-8034 or Helen Duf at 655-4704 Dump FVROM PAGE 22 report is considered. promised Herrema. Hfe also said an energy-frorn- waste mncinerator will be investi- gated and that if aL dump is chosen, -the province must guarantee it~ wilI only be used by Durham. Brunelle said later hie is con- cerned that not enough informa- tion about the master plan pro- cess is getting te the public. It's not just about a dump, it's everything but a dump,» said Brunelle. He said a video is being pre- pared by the PLC for local cable television and hopes copies will be available for schools and libraries. «Wie have te get the story out. We've produced pamphlets but obviously- they're not widely read,» said Brunelle. PaÂrty, FROM PAGE 22 Anderson, adding, that "they didn't caîl us. .While Batten preferred flot te respond te Anderson's comments, (neighbors) ail went out7leaning Up beer cans.» While the woman did not feel any imminent danger from the partygoers, "everyone rve talked to was scared, it was the worst ]Ive ever seen.» "There needs te be a crossing guard. There's no stop sign.» One parent said later her 10- year-old daughter was late for school because it took her 10 minutes before it was clear for ber te cross the street. She said' ber daughter counted two buses and, 18 cars go by before she was able te cross. She suggested that a crosswalk and crossing guard be placed in the vicinity. Chairman Joe Bugelli said that committee couid vote on a crossqing guard but that. a cross- walk woild involve an examina- tion of the whole town and the implementation of a Town bylaw.. Committee voted in. favor of the recommendation that a cross- ing guard be hired and assured par ents it would Ç,e passed at council next Monday and will be given immediate attention. Provisions were nmade for one additional crossing gYuard in the 1990 budget. Thehiring f the additional crossing-gur ien an overexpenditure of $1,400 to cover wages and $1,000 for painting crossing lines on the street. Staff also noted there is a scarcity of crossing guards, and asked parents for help in finding people interested in applying for the positions. Christmas bazaar St. Thomas Anglican'iChuréh, at Winchester rd. and Anderson St. in Brooklin, will hold' their Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3 noon to4 p.m.Tlherewill1 be a dhristmas table, bake table and tea table. i .. <............. . LAKE-ONTARIO 1I5CUEEL-COMPANY JEMÇMgMMJUHOPKINS ST. S., WHITBYýý THE ULTIMATE REBATE One Purchaser in 75 of a dealer, in-stock 1991 or selected 1990 Chevy Cavalier wilI be eligible for TH1E ULTIMATE REBATE - the full refunci of their purchaser, price (exclusive.of taxes and licence). From October 10, 1990 through until the 75th Cavalier has been delivered, one purchaser wiIl be selected by an independent auditor ta reoeîve THE ULTIMATE REBATE. This program is exclusive to Bill Nurse Chev. Olds, Cadillac customers and is in adiion to any other incentives available through General Motors, including neW Cavaliers purchased through GM Employee Programs. There are no gimmicks. We have tnied ta make it simple but dont hesitate ta ask one o! aur sales representatives for details. And don't deayl Because after the 75th Cavalier is delivered, one lucky purchaser wiIl receive THE ULTIMATE REBATE. NIURkSE CHIEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE * CADILLAC 668-33041nWîb j/~-/fj,:Jj/9~~jiFiyj%?#.~4 ~ - A new spirit of givng A national program ta encourage giving and vcluntccring

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