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I Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 1,1983 9 Good Crowd Attends Post Office Anniversary Open House Extra Pay On Thursday evening, many area residents Anniversary, A special display had been set up in visited the Post Office in Bowmanville where an the foyer where Postmaster Larry Skuratow, right, Open House was held to mark the town's 125th is talking to John and Carolyn Sproatt. For Durham's Nursing Home Employees By Peter Parrott By a vote of 13-12, members of Durham's regional council have decided to allow pay increases above five percent guidelines for nursing home employees earning less than $20,000 per year. The raises would apply to 450 full-time and part-time staff at regional homes for the aged. Most of the employees are unionized staff, although the decision would also apply to five management personnel. The decision means that Durham will pay up to $1,000 in pay hikes for employees earning less than $20,000 per annum. The decision will cost approximately approximately $80,000. in total. But, due to subsidies from outside sources, the regional share of the salary increase will total $24,000. Elizabethville Mr. and Mrs. R. Beatty had the girls call on the weekend and had Mr. and Mrs. R. Gunby and Andrew on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Ken Trew are not home from the west yet. Eastern Star Donates $200 for Bowmanville Library Improvements The Durham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Newcastle. From left to right are: Elgin Star has donated $200 to the Bowmanville Library, Greenham, Worthy Patron of the Order of the where the funds will be used to purchase new Eastern Star; Mrs. Martin; Mrs. Schon; and Doug shelving for picture books in the children's section. Abbott, head librarian at the Bowmanville branch. Here, Audrey Martin, Worthy Matron of the The presentation was made at the Bowmanville Durham Chapter, makes the presentation to Library last Thursday, May 26. Barbara Schon, head librarian for the Town of explains the parcel storage area to Assistant Postmaster Tom Riley Anthony Geboers. Phyllis Fallis talks with two veteran jpostal staff members, Howie Edmondson and Hap Philp. Attention G.M. Employees We, at Cowan Pontiac-Buick, welcome the General Motors employee purchase plan on Direct {Sale and "Company Car" vehicles. We look forward to serving you, our fellow General Motors family members, on the purchase and. maintenance of your direct sale or used "company car" vehicle, purchased through the General Motors employee purchase plan. "Bowmanville's General Motors Dealer f COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. L BOWMANVILLE ONT 1 i 166 King St. East 623-3396 Longtime postal employee Larry ^Dewell tells two visitors how the letters are sorted into separate sections. Supervisor Jim Wilson and Mrs. Tom Riley discuss postal matters. Durham Balks at Cutbacks in Grants By Peter Parrott A proposed change in provincial provincial grants to municipal governments could cost the Durham Region between $1 million and $3 million. Councillor James Witty, chairman of Durham's Handicapped Get Parking Privileges By Peter Parrott Physically handicapped citizens will receive permits granting them easier access to parking facilities, according to a decision reached by Durham's regional council last week. Council has decided that vehicles which display proper parking permits will be allowed allowed to park in some no parking areas and may also park without without putting coins in meters. Vehicles will not be allowed to park in restricted areas such as tow-away zones, bus stops, or beside fire hydrants, Through reciprocal agreements, agreements, Metro Toronto could issue permits on behalf of the Durham Region, while Durham Durham permits would be honored honored in Metro, The regulations will apply to persons who are in wheelchairs wheelchairs or anyone who has limited mobility due to physical physical handicaps. finance committee, recommended recommended at last Wednesday's meeting of regional council that Durham oppose the implementation implementation of a new system for. the allocation of unconditional unconditional grants. A proposed change in the distribution of these funds has been proposed by the Association Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). It would result in a loss of revenue totalling $3 million, Councillor Witty said. A similar proposal from the Province of Ontario would see Durham's revenue decline by $1 million. Mayor Garnet Rickard was one of the councillors supporting supporting the delay in implementing the change in grants. He suggested suggested that drastic changes should not be made in the grant system because of the severe impact it will have on municipal budgets next year. Regional Chairman Gary Herrema said the City of Toronto would benefit most from the proposal, Toronto would gain $37 million per annum if the re- apportionment suggested by the Association of Municipalities Municipalities of Ontario were to proceed. proceed. SPECIAL | ALL TV -fl 050! ~ WITH ---__L- i FALCONTV 426 Simcoe St. S. 723-0011 Guarantee on all parts and service LIBRARY LISTINGS for a Bonus Toy Just for Participating in Our Portrait Promotion. New at the Bowmanville Branch Fiction: Beattie, Ann. The Burning House. This is a collection of superb short stories about contemporary life written in an engaging style and charged with intense emotion. Bradford, Barbara Taylor. 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