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Whitby Free Press, 31 Jul 1996, p. 2

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Page 2. Whitby Free Pros, Wodnesciay, July 31.,1996, Residents urged to corne to ai*d of Quebec floo itin Durham Réeion residents have been urged to corne te the aid of Quebec fainilies left homeless by recent flooding in that province. Ontario riding MP 'Dan McTeagué is calling on area rei- dents te, contribute te a special w/f4 ~ di- f -. -~ w fund establishied by the 'Cana- dian Red Cross Society te assist flood victimis in the Saguenay.- Lac St. Jean region of eastern Quebec. Thousands of people have been drivren fromi thefr homes and Thursday, August lst We've been packing items away for months es Pecially for this event! SJoin 'us for acooldrink and lots of shopping fun ISWORTH Repeating 3555 Thickson Rd. N. (just N. of Rossland Rd.). 597-9912 Ced PercyFulto lAI damage is estimated in the mil- lions of dollars since flooding bega alosttwoweeks ago.' r'Me devastation in some areas is extensive," said McTeague in a prepred statement. "eRed Cross is tryingto raise $2.4 million nation-wide to assist in the 'relief effort,» he said. "Many constituents have called my office wanting te help. Right now, money is required.n Donations to the Quebec Flood Relief Appeal can be made at aýny branich opf the Toronto Dominion Ba-"- FRoyal Bank, Canadian Im- pial Bank of Commerce, Bank of Nova'Scotia or at, local Red Cross offices in Oshawa (45 Bloor St. E.) and Pickering (1648 Bayly St.). Donations will also be accepted at McTeague's consitencoyce at 60 Randail Dr., Suite 9, in Pickering Village (Ajax). While financial assistance is the immediate priority, this may not be enough,McTeague stressed. "As roada are opened, and people return te their communi- ties, household effeets and clo- thing may be required," he said. qHoweer,- government and relief 'officiaIs suggest that donating such gooda lie deferred until infrastructure is restored LYNDE o I o  -N. and needs identified. "As more information is obtained, a decision will be made on. arranging a, loal drop-_off point and , tansportation for these items.» MeTeague said the response t the Saguenay disaster has 4een tremendous. qI wish to- thank the inclivi- duals who have corne forward ini our area to help those in need,» he said. "Trhis is a true reflection, of the Waxn Canadians have ini help-. ingoth-ers, frrespective of where they live, 'the, language 'they *peak, orpoitics.» 'c t'PF/M/WI-FFKe9PFCf4tPr Just Released! New Custom Desicmns!1 *1.5 acre lotse Special financing available * Hi-efflciency foroed air gas heat e Alil homes bult to your specs. *2100 sq. ft. bungalows - three car garage available! *25 years experienoe building quality homes. *Builder will provide customn designed plans at no extra cost MODEL HOME OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 1-4PM 'q 6".M1 FAMILY PACK 4 Fish & 2 Chips, Onion Rings, cholie0flarge Coleslaw or Caesar.Salad plus 4 canned soft drinks (any choice) $19.95taxes PARTY PACK 6 Fish & 3-Chips, choice of large Coleslaw 0 or Caesar Saiad plus 6 cannedsot drinks (any choice) $2595 taxes (NOT VALIO WITH ANY OTHER OFFER) le- 2 F1S CI $LOO0off 1 Limited timep only Validi Ail Day - Everday Fish 'N Chips, Coleslaw, Bread & Butter, Tea or Coffee Otax ý5.0included 1 J'irst ever 1,MIDNIGHT MADNESS SALE c ýb.i 1

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