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W.. ...... ~. ,,,liRAfl r<, >. t$.d$ h ~h ~t.d ~ k, t,.. tJIJ fl. -. S. N ~ .11 Wanted to be part of Bi-Centennial celebrations m year. The last two contracts were awarded te BFI who this time around was $ 126,000 higher than the 10w bidder Laidlaw. Laidlaw came in with a price of $727,247.80 followed by Miller Waste at $772,836.00, BHI at $843,244.06, Waste Management at $900,760.00 and Kawartha at $ 1.175,052.00. The 1994 garbage collection cost witLh BFI is expected- to come in around $1,200,000.00 The new contract with Laidlaw will save the munici- pality some $473,000.00. At the present time individual residential unàits are charged $ 140.00 for garbage pickup which will be reduced to $ 100.00 for the year 1995. Laidlaw is to provide 50 street garbage receptacles, also under- take 22 yard waste collections per year and to provide each stop with a waste calendar. Bill and Sonja White of Darlington's Bicentennial on decided to brave the elements in a Enniskillen brought their horse, Saturday, October 1. Due to the horse-drawn carniage. Partner, and carniage to weather, however, few celebrants by Lorna Miler Bowmanville to help celebrate A presentation was made to Gord Milîs, MPP by Wilmot Creek Homeowners' Association in appreciation of bis service as their MPP. Newcastle Village resident Bob Willsher confirmed his intention te seek a seat on the Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education on November 14. In announcing bis candidacy to the Orono Times Mr. Willsher said he was running again because there were a number of issues that he wanted to see completed. He also believed bis experienice would he of value to the new Board and taxpayers. Mr. Willsber, who is 50 years old, served on the Northu mberland-C la ring ton Board from 1982 to 1988 and 1991 to 1994. During bis 9 years on the Board bielias served on most committees and chaired a number of themn. He was also selected as Vice Chiairperson and Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Willsher bas been emiployed by General Motors of Canada for 30 years. He bas worked in the Personnel area of the company for nearly 24 years. Pictured (I-r) Cecilia Milîs; Gord Mills,MPP; Rutb Hinley; and Association President Gerry Whalen. Currently he is Supervisor of Salanied Personnel for the Car Plants. During the next three, years, if elected, be says there are a number of important issues affecting Ward 3 that he would lîke to pursue. "Ile new school in Newcastle wîll be completed by 1996 and I would like to be actively involved in the process," Mr. Wîllsher said. "The new sehool'has the opportunity to become the first in the jurisdiction to incorporate a publi c library. This represents a chance to show to the public the Advantages of local govemmient working together for die good of the taxpayers and stuidenits," hie continued. Mr. Willshier also indicated that the Board would have to deal with the issue of what to do with the old Newcastle Public Sehool aiid Lockhlart Public Sehool. "The recent gas leak at the Clarke/Pines campus clearly indicates thc nee-d for an alternate Laidlaw wins contract Clarington to cut cost of garbage Laidlaw Waste Systems of Mississauga, Ontario has been given the nod by the General Purpose Committee to collect and haul garbage in the Municipality of Clarington for the next five road to the schools," Willsher said. Mr. Wilsher told the Orono Times that he attempted to get such access at die time the 115/35 was widened but the Province said it wasn't required. Hle believes the recent incident gives hîm the evidence needed to show the potential hazard of flot having an alternative route. "I won't be giving up on this issue," hie added. "The Board will also be establishing changes in Parent- Teacher committ ees very soon and 1 would like to ensure they meet the needs of the parents and schools in Ward 3," Wilsher said. H1e expressed concern that the Province may attempt to mandate changes that are really more suitcd to the Toronto area and flot reflect the 'wishes of the local community. "If you want parents to be involved you have to make sure they are comfortable with the structure," Willsher said. Mr. Willsher also indicated that the Board would have to address many other issues such as: violence in schools; site based management; implementation of the- Community Outreach recommendations; the end of the Social Contract; curriculum changes; academic performance measurement; and cost of education. "AIl of these have the potential of significant impact on our schools and children," said Willsher. Hle continued, "I would like to bc able to participate on behaîf of dhe people of Ward 3 in dealing with these and other schools issues." Mr. Willshcr is married to Lynda and they have two sons, Stepheni and Chris. Thecy have rcsidc n iceClanington area for more than 23 years. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 FUNERAL SERVICES PRE-ARRANGED & PREPAID 'Wftere fProfrssiona( Etiquette is Important» Funeral Directors Paul R. Morris Robert E. Wiliams Gary M. Conway- Doug R. Rutherford -ANSWERING YOUR CALL 24 HOURS 623-5480 4 DIVISION ST. BOWMAN VILLIE MASARU KARATE CLUB SHORIN-RYU Classes for Children and Aduits Rick Jones, Newtonville 905-786-27 93 BALLS RADIO-& T.V.REPAIR REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES STEREOS, COLOUR AND B&W T.V.s AND V.C.R.s P.O. Box 27 R.R. 2, Orono, Ont. 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