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f PAGE A4 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 18,2001 One more meeting on school's fate Days are likely numbered for Mitchell's Corners school BY JENNIFER STONE Stiff Writer CLARINGTON Mitchell's Corners Public School is one step closer to closure at the end of this school year. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board voted recently to hold a public meeting April 19, to gather input from the community on the fate of the 43-year-old school. A committee formed to look into die school's future future has recommended closure closure of the building at the end of June. Still, the board will look at points raised at next week's public input session session before making a final decision. "It was a difficult (decision)," (decision)," says Claringlon trustee Nancy Coffin, who chaired the committee, which has met a number of times to look at the situation since it was set up last fall. "But when we look at what's good for kids, and program- wise, there was no choice. "With the new funding model, we can't continue to keep a school open that houses less than 50 students," students," she says. 'Die Ministry of Education Education rates the school as having having a capacity of more dian 120 students, which means Mitchell's Corners, which houses students from Grade 1 through 6, is currently less dian half full. The school's enrolment is expected to drop even further over the , next five years, according to board projections. Under the Province's funding formula, having excess excess capacity at one school can hamper the board's ability ability to access funds to build another elsewhere. Closing the school will result new pupil place funding of $134,750, says a staff report. The committee has also made a number of recommendations recommendations on where the displaced students from Mitchell's Comers would attend attend schbol after the closure. The public input session will be held at Zion United Church, on Enfield Road north of Taunton Road, on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to make presentations at that meeting is asked to call Linda Scott at 1-877-741- 4577, ext. 2006. "SPRING SWING DANCE" The 14 pc "Classic Swing Orchestra" FRIDAY, MAY 14TH @ 8:00 P.M. w Come and Enjoy Easy Listening and Ballroom FT. Dance Favourites r at the Clarington Beech Centre 9^ 26 Beech Ave„ Bowmanville Tickets $12 ea. - Reservations for party of 8 (prepaid) Phone Office - 905-697-2856. Refreshments Fundraising Event for the Clarington Older Adult Association " V V We Now Store Photos on CDs! 24 or 36 Exposure for only $g99 Ready in ONE HOUR or Next Day! (picture processing is extra) Konica LINE PHOTO 1300 KING ST. E. (KING SWAY VILUGEI 723-8867 tun bos CA5 !Nf& ramaT YOUR torn ™ SPECIALISTS! "CABARET" APRIL 26/01 PANTAGES THEATRE MATINEE PERFORMANCE LUNCH INCLUDED "THESE ARE PREMIER SEATS" CALL FOR DETAILS CASINO RAMA DAY TRIPS THURS., APR. 19 AFT. MON., APR. 23 AFT. FRI., APR. 20 MORN. TUES., APR 24 MORN. SAT., APR. 21 MORN. WED., APR. 25 AFT. BUFFET MEAL PROVIDED BY CASINO RAMA WITH RAMA PLAYERS CARD lncludes:TRIP AND TAXES - Please Call to Reserve Your Seats ALL PERSONS MUST BE 19 YEARS OR OLDER. WITH VALID PHOTO I.D. OSHAWA, WHITBY AND BOWMANVILLE PICKU~PS~ L 8 MIDTOWN DR. OSHAWA CALL 576-1357 THE CLARINGTON BAHA'I COMMUNITY CELEBRATED ITS NEW YEAR (NAW-RUZ) ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20™ AT THE RICKARD RECREATIONAL COMPLEX. Clarington Baha'i community played host to many Baha'i communities in Durham Region and surrounding areas with a grand Feast and entertainment for children and adults from diverse nationalities, cultures and background. About 170 people attended this great celebration. Naw-Ruz is celebrated worldwide in many countries, cities, towns and villages. It coincides with the first day of spring and actually falls on the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Prejudice, a principle embraced by the Baha'i Faith. Naw-Ruz also marks the end of the Baha'i Fasting Period (March 2 nd to March 20 lh ) a time of spiritual renewal enhanced by abstaining from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. The Clarington Baha'i Community would like to extend to everyone the VERY BEST WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON. A time of liberty eagerly awaited by all. For more information call 905-983-6266 We've got Clarington's community news covered. Œfjc Caimtnan Statesman Clarington This Week CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE Leading; the Way 2001 INTERIM TAX BILLS (For All Property Classes) SECOND INSTALLMENT: THURS., APRIL 26, 2001 TO AVOID LINE-UPS PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE VARIOUS PAYMENT OPTIONS LISTED ON THE FRONT OF THE TAX BILL THAT IS CONVENIENT CONVENIENT FOR YOU. If you are responsible and have not received you Tax Bill, please contact the Municipal Tax Office. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does NOT eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. Tax Department (905) 623-3379 Claringlon Leading the Way v-7 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING A PORTION OF JOHN STREET (UNOPENED) IN THE FORMER VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, at the meeting to be held, in the Council Chambers, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontano, on Monday, May 14, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., proposes proposes to pass a by-law to stop up and close a portion of John Street (unopened), as shown as Parts 5, 6 and 7 on the unregistered plan, in the former Village of Newcastle, now in the Municipality of Clarington. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT before passing the said by-law, Council or a Committee of Council shall hear in person, or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Age/it, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by / this by-law and who applies to be heard. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T., Town Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Dates to be published: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2001. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Leading the Way SOPER CREEK PARK MASTER PLAN BOWMANVILLE . PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED : ' ■J * v'Yl ' •' ■*'/>, ' ' 1 The Municipality of Clarington is presently considering options to improve the function of Soper Creek Park in Bowmanville. The Plan looks at concerns, issues and opportunities relative to current use. Changes to the Park are being considered considered and a Public Information Centre to review options and seek public input, will be held on: DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2001 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. AT: Visual Arts Centre, Soper Creek Park Staff of the Municipality of Clarington and TSH, Engineers, Architects, Planners, Consultants for the project, will be in attendance to answer questions. For further information on these projects, please contact: Mr. A. S. Cannella, GET Manager of Engineering Municipality of Clarington Telephone: (905) 623-3379 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Mr. Mike Hubicki, OALA, TSH 513 Division Street Gobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6 Telephone: 800-463-8046 Clarington Leading the Way U CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES I MEARNS AVENUE NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK (APPLEBLOSSOM) DESIGN, BOWMANVILLE Public Comment Invited The Municipality of Clarington is presently considering the final design of the Mearns Avenue Neighbourhood Park (Appleblossom) in Bowmanville. The design includes a play structure, softball diamond, pathways and seating area. Design of the Park is being considered and a Public Information Centre to review ideas and seek public input, will be held on: DATE: Thursday,'April 19, 2001 TIME: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm AT : Visual Arts Centre, Soper Creek Park I MILL STREET CN RAIL SUBWAY IMPROVEMENTS RECONSTRUCTION OF GRAHAM CREEK BRIDGE AND ROAD APPROACHES, NEWCASTLE Class Environmental Assessment First Mandatory Public Contact - Phase 2 The Municipality of Clarington is presently considering options to improve vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement on Mill Street, south of Highway 401 in Newcastle. Normal traffic volume increases and with ongoing development in the surrounding area, has highlighted the need to provide additional road capacity at the Canadian National Rail Subway and to replace Graham Creek Bridge which is exhibiting structural deterioration with load restrictions in place. The works are planned under Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Roads with a Schedule 'B' category for Graham Creek Bridge and a Schedule 'C' approach to the Canadian National Rail Subway, A number of alternatives are being considered and a Public Information Centre to review options and seek public input, will be held on: DATE: Thursday, May 3rd, 2001 TIME: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm AT: Auditorium, Newcastle Town Hall Staff of the Municipality of Clarington and TSH, Engineers, Architects, Planners, Consultants for the project, > answer questions. For further Information on these projects, please contact: I be In attendance to Mr. A.S. Cannella, GET Manager of Engineering Municipality of Clarington Telephone: 905-623-3379 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Mr. Mike Hubicki, OALA Totten Simms Hubicki Telephone: 800-463-8046 513 Division Street Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6 This notice Issued on April 18, 2001