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m w J 1 * Total Market Coverage of Clarington from the Publishers of The Canadian Statesman A James Publishing Community Newspaper Saturday, May 30,1998 144th Year Circulation: 21,295 Bowmanville Creek Erosion Merits Study by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is seeking financial backing from the town, Goodyear, CPR and others in order conduct a study into a continuing erosion problem problem near the VanStonc Mill in Bowmanville. The Bowmanville Creek has undergone significant significant change since a century-old dam blew out in 1986, just north of the Hwy 2 bridge. The unstable creek gorge still has potential to impact negatively on fishery fishery conditions, vegetation, local businesses and public public safety, warn experts at the CLOCA. Degradation is already occurring, according to a report presented at the May 20 board meeting. "Footings of the CPR railway support and other utilities arc being exposed by the eroding creek," states the report. Sediments from upstream arc being deposited downstream in the Goodyear Pond, causing causing the plant considerable expense, and introducing a negative influence on fisheries of the creek the report also notes. It also cites evidence of erosion cutting into informal informal trails in the area. The CLOCA board has directed staff to proceed with the VanStonc Mill erosion study project, subject subject to arranging funding from external sources. CLOCA has access to a $15,000 provincial grant on the condition that it find matching funds from external sources. The estimated estimated cost of a consultant's consultant's study would be $30,000. Potential contributors include the following stakeholders: CLOCA, Municipality of Clarington, Goodyear, VanStonc property owners, owners, Bowmanville tributary tributary developers, CPR, and local angling clubs. ~!53E1 'fif, F--1. ' i.-v/.n -V*. •#' ; •' • " -, 'AM ■.•" ■ * ,l .' ■ | & : ' iWm ii / ;■.ri>- ■j ■ ; / ; 1 • - : V '.y- T'fyUt É ; :: '■•M: : # t • -v; w SLf> " -,:v> ' V'.M-y , ,v lt L,-XU- , 1 kK Small World Remi Martin was among the exhibitors at the annual Small Wonders Miniature Club open house on Sunday, May 24. He's demonstrating a lathe used in turning tiny wooden parts such as chair spindles and bedposts for miniature furniture. The miniature club's exhibition took place at Memorial Park Clubhouse in Bowmanville. Education Minister Announces Improved Apprentice Programs by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Education Minister Dave Johnson -- Trustees Told at Public Meeting: -- School Board Must Kee Centre for Individual Stu les by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer A mother of three, who is mere weeks away from earning her high school diploma, told school board officials Monday night that the Centre for % illM V; v \ /, : :<j ■*A*r >it 1,1 Wild West Fair at S.T. Worden Everybody got into the spirit of the Wild West Fair at S.T. Worden Public School last Saturday, May 23rd, including staff member Geri McLaren. She helped the cause by dressing tip as a western-style clown and distributing pin- wheels, The fun lair, open to all the community, was supported by students, staff and parents. It included displays by the police and fire department, a large craft show, refreshments, games and a visit by several horses which added to the western western atmosphere, All proceeds will support the school. Individual Studies in Maple Grove has been a "lifesaver." Debbie Goodi ne and a dozen other CIS students attended a public meeting of the Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board in Bowmanville to remind trustees about the value of adult education as they enter budget discussions. Goodine said without the flexible program and attention from staff offered at the CIS, she might have given up on her dream to graduate. , Earlier attempts at correspondence correspondence school failed after the first lesson. "CIS has been a life- saver for me. Now I can hold my head up. I can tell my children about the importance of staying in school and graduating." It's not just about getting getting that Grade 12 certificate, certificate, she said. It's also about rebuilding self confidence. confidence. She is one of over 300 students aged 17 to 70 who arc registered both full and part-time this year at the centre located in a former elementary school in Maple Grove. Because the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to transfer ownership of all surplus buildings to the province for resale or disposal, there are concerns among staff and students that the CIS site might fall into this excess category. The board itself is unclear at this point about the status of the CIS as a separate building. It may be declared surplus, surplus, admits Ron Sudds, superintendent of business. business. "We don't have a definitive answer" from the province yet. Trustee Bob Willsher suggested the CIS students approach MPP John O'Toole and seek assurances assurances in writing that the board will be able to continue continue to use the building as an adult education facility. CIS Dean, Gail Rickard, was a little taken aback about the possibility that her school could be classified as surplus. Unless she hears differently, differently, she is taking a "business "business as usual" approach Continued on page 2 Education Minister Dave Johnson has announced his ministry's intention to revamp Ontario's 30-ycar-old apprenticeship program. "This is exciting news," Dave Johnson told 232 people people at a Tory fund-raiser held at the Newcastle Community Hall, on Tuesday evening, May 26. His plan calls for the doubling of the number of persons persons in apprenticeship programs, along with government financial assistance for those entering apprenticeships. He noted that, while many students chose university and college programs for higher education, there arc many more who want the opportunities provided provided by apprenticeships. apprenticeships. "The unemployment rate for those under 25 years is at 14 per cent," the minister reminded the group. "Now is the time to deal with them. The apprenticeship program has not been overhauled overhauled since the 1960's. There are many more new skills now than there were in 1964," Johnson said. Continued on page 2 Clarington Seeks Seat On GTA Mega-Board by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Clarington does not want to be a part of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) unless certain conditions conditions are met. On Wednesday, May 27, Clarington Councillors met with Alan Tonks, the Moderator of the Greater Toronto Area, to tell him they are diametrically opposed to being a part of the GTSB. But, according to a ■ motion to be discussed at the next council meeting, the municipality would be willing to "give its full support support and co-operation to the establishment of a GTSB" if Clarington is given three years to study the GTSB question. Clarington is also demanding a voting representative representative on the new mega- board which would include representatives of Toronto and the surrounding regions. However, there was no ultimatum to Tonks about what would happen if the GTSB did not agree to Clarington's terms. Councillor Mary Novak admitted there has been some talk of Clarington buying municipal services it does not currently offer if it were to become an independent municipality. Looking to Northumberland County for alliances would be another option. 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