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m This week marks a spe- cial time for each of us to. take time to remember. Remembrance Day is a cele- bration of freedom and democracy won for us by the courage and personal sacri- fice of those who gave their lives as well as those soldiers we have the privilege to stand beside at the many cenotaphs across Canada. Our children must join in these ceremonies to ensure that future generations will never forget. Like many of you, we all know family members who fought to save not only Canada but the world from disaster. With the recent Quebec Referendum, we all know that breaking up any coun- try or family has no positive outcomes. We must work together, united we stand divided we fall. This week, November 6th to the 13th, the legislature will not be sitting at Queen's Park. I will be in the con- stituency every day meeting with groups from schools from Manvers to Port Perry and members from unions and children's service providers. The issues that are getting the most atten- tion are the new Bill 7, Labour legislation, the school board amalgamation or Sweeny report and the Golden task force report on the GTA (Great Toronto Area). In previous articles, I have briefly dealt with the Labour legislation, however, some are dissatisfied that we did not prolong the debate with wider consultation. Let me recall that this legisla- tion was a central part of our "Common Sense" election agenda. We are sending a clear signal that Ontario is open for business and jobs in a very competitiv.e global- ized marketplace. No deci- sions have been made yet on the school board amalgama- tion. However, we*all under- stand that there are dupli- cations between boards and administration. I would encourage everyone to think hard on both sides of the issue. Do not simply listen and accept the arguments from those who may have some vested interest. Look out on the streets and look at the number of school buses. Furthermore, the new Parent Advisory Committees are composed of many individuals capable of more than fund raising and marginal roles in the school. Staying Un Touch John O'Toole, MPP Durham East Many of these parents could serve in a role similar to that of a trustee. The edu- cational system is being challenged. Ontario is the only province with grade 13 or OAC. We could perhaps revise the curriculum exam- ine destreaming and extend the school day perhaps 45 min. This change scheduled for those students entering grade 9 in September 1997 could create more space, save some $350 million and would prepare our students as well as the other provinces do. Someone mentioned to me that we should not look at this as eliminating grade 13/OAC but rather as cancelling spares to allow students to graduate a year earlier. I am sure in the next while, we will hear more detail on restructuring credits and curriculum as far down as grade 6 or 7. I will attempt to keep you posted on this important issue. The Regional Chairs of Peel, Halton, York & Durham issued a response to the Golden Commission on September 29, 1995. Their report outlined a 7 point plan for GTA reform: 1st: Assessment/ Property tax reform; which talks about equitable taxa- tion across a region and ref- erences the dreaded Market Value assessment problem. 2nd: Provincial/ Municipal Service Financing SWAP. This addresses the issue of which level of gov- emment pays for which ser- vice. Example, presently, you pay for education 60% on municipal property tax and the province pays 40% from other revenue/tax. This implies one partner pays for all that service. 3rd: Permissive Legislative Authority; this addresses the Municipal Act which regulates municipal authority. The intent here is to give the authority on some issues completely to one level of government and eliminate duplication. 4th: Reform of special purpose bodies; this pro- poses that some boards would come directly under council authority, example libraries or commissions. 5th: Significant Reform in Education; this suggests the elimination of school boards and have them come under council as does plan- ning. Suggestions that school construction & plan- ning would be the munici- pal responsibility. 6th: Municipally-Driven review within each region of: services, boundaries and representation. This addresses how many levels (local & regional), how many elected representatives and who controls what. 7th: GTA Co-ordinating Forum Including Cabinet Ministers, to ensure effective coordination on issues extending beyond Regional boundaries. This could include transportation, water & sewer services etc. As you can see, there is plenty on the table and some of the decisions will apply not only to Toronto but perhaps across the province. Education, health care, and health communi- ties are just the short list of things we need. However, there is no more money and every level of government Federal, Provincial, Regional & Local plus School Boards and Commissions MUST do more with less. I can tell you that your provincial govern- ment is trying to cope with the problem on your behalf. You elected us to deal with some tough choices. We are doing what we promised. I can tell you that there are many people like me in the caucus and we are not deib- erately' cutting, we are hon- estly trying to stop using the Ontario credit card by spending more than you & I can afford. I would just love to be handing out the good- ies but the cupboard is bare. After the November financial statement, when we reduce the transfer funding to municipalities, your munic- ipal council will have some tough decisions just like we at the province do. However, they cannot sim- ply blame the province and raise your municipal taxes. Your councils were elected also to make tough deci- sions too. I am will not pay one more cent in taxes and I have heard that from almost everyone I have spoken with. We must rethink our priori- ties. Each special interest group has an important message, but we must ask ourselves which ones can we not live without. Please keep in touch. Any problems or concerns may be directed to my Constituency Office at 75 King St. E., Bowmanville , Ontario LIC 1N4, or phone 905-697-1501. 5 TO 10 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DAILY (NC)-A ser-.ing of 2 peeled kiwifruit is high in folate. It pro- vides 17% of the recommended daily intake needed each day and only 95 Calories. Folate helps keep our blood healthy and is important during pregnancy in the develop- ment of a healthy baby. The Clarington Pet Connection has big plans in the upcoming few months. They are going to have a float in the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade to cele- brate C.A.R.A. 's first Christmas. C.A.R.A. is the first dog that the Pet Connection saved, and was the reason for their coming into being. This is their way of thanking Clarington for all the support that they have given the Pet Connection since its incep- tion earlier this year. From June 30 to September 30, the Pet Connection found homes for 87 new animals. The float for the parade is going to have an outdoors winter theme, and they plan to cover it with stuffed ani- mals with a Canadian feel; beavers, rabbits, squirrels, etc. They are asking for kids out there who may be willing to donate any stuffed toys for the float. If you have any that you would like to lend, or are interested in adopt- ing a pet, call the Pet Connection at 623-6631. SALEOF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER MUNICIPAL TAX SALES ACT THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. (local time) on December 14, 1995 at the Office of the Clerk, The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. at the same Municipal Administrative Centre. DESCRIPTION OF LANDS NO. 18-17-020-090-09200-0000 Part Lot 16 in Block T, Plan Hanning, Being Part of Lot 12, Concession 1, Formerly Town of Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, As last described in Instrument No. N37255, as registered in the Registry Office for the Registry Division of Durham, Municipally known as 53 King Street East, Bowmanville MINIMUM TENDER AMOUNT $60,459.58 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust company or Province of Ontario Savings Office payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. The Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters related to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Tax Sales Act and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under the Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, contact: Titie: Name of Municipality/Board: Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT The Corporation of the Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington Address of Municipaiity or Board: 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 (905) 623-3379 (extension 268) ia i MUNICLPALITY OF ONTARIO Dates of Publication: Wednesday, November 8, 15, 22, and 29,1995 PO. 5887 Clarington Pet Connection Christmas Greetings