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st j weekends hine344095 p3 crime holes cut through walls revealed maze of marijuana from page 1 to learn that an illegal drug growing operation was in full swing just a few feet away from his business doorstep i had no idea this was going on said trudel i came back here last night saw all the action as well as the televi sion crews i though they were filming a movie then i found out it was a drug bust the police questioned me they wanted to know what i did here im running a roofing business the neighbors were of the impression that way and his partners were run ning a welding shop bob jones who owns an electrical business at unit 5 said he recently contracted way and his buddy to do some work they did some welding for me said jones other then that we didnt have much to do with them they were quiet they kept to themselves they did keep the snow cleared out from the back in the winter walter said police were aware that there was a hydroponic growing mari juana operation being carried out somewhere in stouffville working on a tip police stationed themselves within eye shot of a etobi- cokebased hydroponic supply store the police spotted a customer buying large quantities of equipment and fol lowed him to the ringwood dr indus trial mall while there the police noticed that the windows of the units facing the street were completely covered said walter both men were arrested at the scene without incident the detective added no weapons were found at the scene stressed more unit 8 was suppose to be vacant but police found that it was being used as a growing room police also found a hole had been cut through the wall allowing access from unit 6 to 7 it involved all four units said walter the detective estimates the hydro bill for the drug operation would be about 1000 a month walter was drawing up the appropri ate papers to be served towbitchurch- stouffville hydro through hydro some of the hydroponic growing equipment seized by police at a ringwood dr industrial building wednesday police sources said the operation could have easily brought in 200000 every six weeks once fully operational well find out how many units were hearing was held friday morning both rented said walters while a bail way and dunn were held in custody accident victims condition upgraded from critical while a woman con tinues to fight life- threatening injuries criminal charges have been laid against a unionville man in connection with the death of a stouffville service station atten dant the ontario provincial police has reported geoffrey lam 22 of 48 corby road unionville will appear in a newmarket court on july 4 the 22yearold has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing injury in con nection with a june 8 accident that claimed the life of 35yearold rocco rea of rich mond hill rocco reas wife caroline rea nee carr 34 sustained serious head injuries rea who grew up in stouffville was trans ferred to sunnybrook health centre her condition has now been upgraded from critical to serious gary carr caro lines brother told the tribune that his sister has been taken off life support and is awake although still suffer ing serious injury including head injury and broken bones caroline is able to comprehend and can recognize visitors also she can move her legs and her arms said carr caroline is expected to be hospitalized for another six weeks because caroline is a nurse she under stands the need for extensive physiothera py said carr mean while caroline has been told that her husband of three years was killed in the accident it is sad said carr rea worked at stouf- fvilles east end ser vice station for 19 years the accident took place on highway 7 just west of bayview ave joan ransberry community strawberry festival once again offers something for everyone by kate gilderdale correspondent whitchurchstouffvilles party of the year begins thursday with a host of great activities for all the family at the 1995 strawberry festival the lawn bowling club gets the ball rolling with a tournament in memorial park beginning at 130 pm and free swimming will be offered at the town pool thursday and friday from 2 to 4 pm meet friends and neighbors at the lions beef barbecue in the park and enjoy entertainment from strolling clowns and magicians opening ceremonies take place at 7 pm on the park stage followed by the bahai music concert from 730 to 830 pm at 8 pm history buffs are invited to assemble at the pavilion for a guided tour of the downtown business area hosted by the historical society some of music town ontarios tal ented singers and musicians will be featured at the sacred music concert at parkview village beginning at 8 pm and young children can enjoy the kids carnival in the library park ing lot which will be open thursday friday and sat urday until 11 pm fridays events include the start of the buttermak- ers slow pitch tournament a euchre tournament at the silver jubilee club the variety show in memori al park the much music video dance for teens at the recreation centre and the buttermakers dance at latcham hall canada day offers some friendly competition for athletes with the triathlon and the beach volleyball tournament while foodies can enjoy a blowout at the ballantrae lions pancake breakfast other events include pony carriage rides a giant chess board chal lenge the progress club baby contest the sponge the downtown area will be closed to traffic from 7 am to 5 pm so that visitors can browse at the giant craft sale on main st enjoy nonstop entertainment on the town stage and visit local stores and restaurants toss and an inline skate scavenger hunt the downtown area will be closed to traffic from 7 am to 5 pm so that visitors can browse at the giant craft sale on main st enjoy nonstop entertainment on the town stage and visit local stores and restau rants latcham gallery will feature closeup magic shows at noon 1 and 2 pm a bike decorating contest pie and jam contests and the freckle contest will all be featured in the downtown area during the day magnificent antique and classic vehicles will be on display on main st and the family aquatic carnival at the town pool offers fun for all ages drop into buckingham manor for tea between 130 and 330 pm check out myngs tae kwon do demonstration at 2 pm and dont forget to take the kids to the childrens music in the park courtesy of the bahais evening events get under way with the singing of o canada the cutting of the cake and awards for the citi zen of the year and the sports per sonality of the year at 7 pm young sters are invited to attend the peren nially popular teddy bears picnic and mike fehers orchestra and swing band will offer great musical entertainment until dusk when the fireworks begin sunday july 2 is novopharm family day a 10 km run begins at 9 am from stouffville district sec ondary school and at 1015 am the salvation army band will play in the park the ecumenical church service begins at 1045 am and everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs and join this special community service at noon there will be a strawberry social and a chil drens scavenger hunt and the fun pet contest gets under way at 130 pm activities continue until 4 pm with a fun family concert clowns and magicians face painting and childrens entertainer dan devon watch for these flyers on saturday june 24 1995 ultra mart ap fcb direct two for one no frills stouffville iga bi way sobeys newmarket loblaws 1 dominion sears loblaws 2 fortinos super steam selected aroat only were first in distribution weve delivered 18161913 flyers doorto door so far this year if you would like your flyers delivered by the best please call arlene maddock at 6402100 the tribune attention flyer advertisers we can defver your tvers lor as uto as 35 cents apiece in maridiam unonvfle mweft stouimle lmxidge ctaremom diclson hi locust hi gonnley goodaood victoria square brougham hagerman comers box grove cedar grove buoormqe sandkxd leasable 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