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adhe Vol. 131 Number 50 36 Pages Halloween brings out vandals, pranksters By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Even the presence of two of Durham's top cops didn't stop mischief-makers from going on a vandalism spree in Port Perry during Halloween. Sgt. Ken Hudson, an officer at Port's 26 Division, says that even with the pre- sence of Durham Regional Police Chief Kevin McAlpine and Division 26s Inspector Chuck Mercier on foot patrol here, vandals still had their fun. Both Chief McAlpine and Inspector Mercier were out on foot patrolling the northern parts of the region. Each put on a flak jacket and took a gun and patrolled the streets of Port Perry and Uxbridge, said Sgt. Hudson. "Chief McAlpine walked around Port for a while by himself, and then was joined by Inspector Mercier because he's quite familiar with the area," he said. "They checked out all the towns and hamlets until about 12:30 a.m." It would appear, however, that van- dals got the jump: of six mischief calls reported, four were made the night Sparks fly at debate By John B. McClelland Port Perry Star - The dislike bétween Howard Hall and Glenn Malcolm flashed briefly at last Thursday night's all-candidates meeting, when the mayor made an angry reference to a lawsuit Mr. Malcolm launched against members of the current Scugog council and lat- er dropped . It was the only time things got "down and dirty" at the well-attend- ed meeting, which featured the sev- en hopefuls running for the mayor's chair and to be the Scugog rep on Turn to Page 23 SES ETL ESSSTE SUNS ~~ ' WRESTLING FOR TOP SPOT: The fig candidates running for 'Scugog Township's top political seat is nearly over, and the hopefuls each had an opportunity to show the voters what they're about at an all- candidates meeting, hosted by The Star, last Thursday at Iters, along with the four men vying for the Regional Councillor's seat' were front and centre to answer the 'public's questions: before the Nov. 10 election. See more "coverage on page 4 today. SEIiaaS Saad SOE SORE £5 : Howard Hall and John Local teachers fear small schools could be closed if Bill 160 passed By Chris Hall Port Perry Star The doors of two of Scugog Township's smaller schools will close permanently if Bill 160 is passed, say striking teachers. With more provincial cuts apparently on the way, it is uncertain if Epsom Public School and Cartwright High School -- each the smallest school of their kind in the region -- will remain open in the future, they claim. Teachers at the Epsom school already expect the closure of the small school if the bill is given royal assent. It's at the centre of the current dispute between teachers and the province. "Bill 160 will undoubtedly shut down Epsom Public School if it is passed. There's no denying that. They'll take a look at us ~ and say we're inefficient economically, but we provide good child and good community development," said Sandy James- Mitchell, a learning strategies teacher at the public school. According to Ms James-Mitchell, the government says one thing, but does another: "They (government) place ads saying they want parent involvement and we give it to them but they don't listen to us. We are objecting very strongly to this bill and to to the closing of the school, but they're not listening." Opened in 1876, Epsom Public School employs a total of 14 staff, of which only six are full-time, and houses 150 students. The school, teachers argue, is as important to the community as it is to the students. "The school holds the community togeth- er. The participation in the school -- and the Turn to Page 15 ag pn oSmanTLEASE Ls DOWN?* gets you a 5-speed ow REESE transmission, 2.2 litre "engine, the PASSLock™ theft deterrent «system, dual air bags, 4-wheel ATS, a rear spoiler, folding rear. seat, reclining front A REITER B \ | / PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry ate . ha