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4 PAGE 6 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MARCH 17,2004 Abilities Centre seeks public input www.durhamregion.com Keep your licence t plates screwed on tight DURHAM -- It's not just your car you need to worry about being i stolen. Vehicle licence plates arc also in demand. j In just two days, Durham Region police have received reports ol hall a dozen licence plates that have gone missing, either lost or stolen. If it's a case of theft, it's not difficult difficult to figure out why a person with a bad driving record or a traffic-related traffic-related conviction would want to take somebody clse's plates. Plates are sometimes stolen so thieves can register their own car under different numbers. And, according according to authorities, thieves often take plates from cars similar to their own. Another reason may simply be that the thief doesn't want to pay for licence plates. But Sgt. Paul Malik, spokesman for the Durham Region police ; says this time of year is olten when police police receive more than the usual number of missing licence plates reports. "People are getting ready for spring," he says. "Maybe they've parked in a snow bank and have just now noticed a plate missing. We do see a slight increase at this time of year when people are starting to clean the salt off their vehicle, or if it's been parked for a while." If your plates have been lost, stolen or damaged, the following documentation must be taken to a Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing office: * Replacement Declaration filled out by the owner and the police or telephone reporting occurrence number (only required if both plates, the plate with the validation sticker affixed or trailer plate is lost/stolen); * the remaining plate if you have it; * name of your insurance company and policy number; * the vehicle permit (plate and vehicle vehicle portions); • * Application for registration completed completed and signed by the vehicle owner. Correction DURHAM -- A story in the March 12 edition of This Week regarding regarding the call for entries for the Oshawa Art Association's annual juried juried art show contained an incorrect phone number. Artists interested in finding out more about the June 24 to July 11 show should called Catherine Del- haise at 905-655-3483. This Week regrets the error. DURHAM -- Abilities Centre Durham is seeking the input of persons persons with special needs, their families and service providers as it moves forward forward to create a world-class recreation, recreation, athletic and performing arts centre that is fully accessible to persons persons of all abilities. To achieve this, there will be an inaugural inaugural focus group on Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Iroquois Room at the Sports Garden Garden Café at Iroquois Park, 500 Victoria Victoria St. W., in Whitby. RSVP no later than March 19 by calling 905-430- 4343 or email emtjoe@rogers.com. DURHAM REGION 2004 Regional Business Plans And Budgets 3rd Annual 1 -ops A tots expo 2004 FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Pickering Recreation Complex $4.00 Admission Saturday March 27th, 10am - 4pm Sunday March 28th, 10am - 4pm Are you a new or expectant parent? Do you have an infant or toddler? BE THERE! Learn everything you need to know to help you be a happy, successful and well balanced parent. • Workshops • Seminars • Interactive Events • Fabulous Prizes • SIK the latest styles in Maternity Wear in a fabulous fashion show presented by Thyme Maternity, Saturday March 27 at noon. WIN a Toy gift set compliments of Playskbol, a $100 gift certificate towards any party/program at Catching Fireflies, 2 $50 gift certificates at Thyme Maternity. PMI baby finger printing courtesy of Durham Regional Police and a copy of "Healthy Beginnings Handbook" to the first 150 families each day ($20 retail value). Bring your camera & have your child's photo taken with the Easter Bunny, For information on exhibit space or sponsorship opportunity please call Lisa Matthews (905) 426-4676 ext. 227 PBIBSSSÜ^'. " D ~ Sponsored by: V JN nynnmirg^u ^Xmtchina ' ®^ rmCemity v-VYr. A MMAane • .-.catching fireftiesltc f 12ÜU2HÏ&U , 1JANSSEN-ORTHO Inc. This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2004 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets on April 14, 2004 for Regional Operations, the Police Services Board, Outside Agencies, Provincial Downloaded Pooled Services Costs, Solid Waste Management and related 2004 Regional Property Tax Rates. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2004 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 10:00 a.m. in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments. For further information regarding attending the Regional Council meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk at (905) 668-7711 ext. 4231. Further information regarding the 2004 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Budgets, Economic Studies and Risk Management Division of the Region's Finance Department at (905) 571-3311 ext. 6221. P M. Madill Regional Clerk Durham Region Finance Department 60 Bond St., W. OSHAWA ON L1 H 8B6 Telephone (905) 571-3311 Buy Factory Direct And Save$$$ All Floor Models Drastically Reduced!! Don't Pay For IRTHOPEDIC 20 YR WARRANTY COMFORT SLEEP 15 YR WARRANTY . 1 * sïl LIVE ENTERTAINMENT D O r SAT., MARCH 20th • 10 PM Ml "JIMMY J. Bed Frame • NO GST • Set-up I* NO PST « Comforter • Disposal or old set 3* Mattress Pad • Layaway • Percale Set of Sheets 1* Bed Rails • Pillow • Local Delivery : SW -PiB rFRASER" 600 Grandview, Oshawa 905-436-1476 SPECIAL T o have your flyers delivered by Durham's #1 Carrier Force! 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