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IX. 26 Pages Wednesday, February 23,1994 Bovvmanville, Ontario 140th'Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 8 Jm Impressive List of Credentials For New C.A.O. of Clarington by Laura J. Richards Clarington will have a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in 12 days' time. On Monday, March 7, Winfield him a clear understanding of the issues issues that are affecting every municipality municipality in Ontario today." In the municipality's news release, release, Stockwell states, "My admin- (Bill) Stockwell will start work at istrative skills, the ability to both the Clarington Administration Building. The former City Manager and CAO of the City of York from 1990 to 1992 will be on probation for a three-month period as council gives him a try. His salary range will be between $80,000 to $95,000. Although the exact salary of Clarington's new chief civil servant was not announced, announced, Clarington Councillor Ken Hooper said his pay "won't be as much as the former CAO was making." making." In a media release from Clarington Clarington Mayor Diane Harare's office, it is stated, "Stockwell brings with create and work within strategic plans, carry out a supportive role to the Mayor and Council, would assist me greatly in executing the duties of CAO." Councillor Hooper told The Statesman on Tuesday morning, Stockwell, currently an Etobicoke resident, came highly recommended for the position. Stockwell's resume states he managed his own consulting firm W.H.S. Management from 1988 to 1990, was the Chief General Manager Manager of Exhibition Place from 1982 to 1987, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the O'Keefe Centre from 1977 to 1982 and from 1972 to IT DIDN'T WORK - Maybe we've missed something along the way, but we are still wondering why in blazes the Olympic Committee ever agreed to allow professional athletes to compete against so-called amateurs in the winter games. So far, the idea hasn't worked too well. In most of the competitions, the up and coming young athletes have been the winners. It was good to see that happen. The pros have had their day in the spotlight. •eeeeeeeeee NEW SUPPORT GROUP - A note from the Municipality ofClaring- ton's Cope Program tells us about the recent formation of an Auto-Immune Support Group here that meets on the first Monday of every month for mutual support and information sharing. Sound interesting? If you'd like to hear more about its operation and purpose, you would be well advised to cal/ Janie at. 983-5926. She'll be delighted to fill you in on the details. Incidentally, new members are always welcome. •eeeeeeeeeee MUSEUM NEEDS OLD DOOR - Renovations to the front hallway of the Museum in Bowmanville are under way to make-it look authentic to the time period when the Jury family lived there from 1901 to 1930.. Also they need an antique door for one of the bedrooms, 34" wide x 82" high, and the hardware to go with it. If you can help by donating such items, please phone the Museum office at 623-2734. ■•eeeeeeeeee DRAW FOR FREE CIRCUS TICKETS -- Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! Step right up and enter The Statesman's draw for free tickets to the Garden Bros. Circus at the Skydome on Saturday, March 5. We are' giving away six sets of five tickets. To enter our draw, complete the form on page two and bring it to our office by noon on Monday, at which time we will select the lucky winners. We'll notify the recipients by phone and also print their names in next week's edition! The tickets are for the four p.m. show on March 5. NEW TOWN CAO IS HIRED - Possibly, Clarington's Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Marie Marano, will be pleased to hand over the keys to the executive washroom or whatever to Bill Stockwell when he arrives early in March, and return to her Treasurer's duties. She's been doing the top job since Larry Kotseff left in September. We welcome Mr. Stockwell who certainly appears to have a wealth of experience. Wonder if he has heard about the grand piano that Mr. Kotseff donated to the town when he left. It certainly hasn't appeared in the council chambers, probably because it's been too cold for it there. 1973 he was the Senior Controller for the City of Etobicoke. While serving on Metro Toronto council, he served in a number of capacities including Deputy Mayor and Senior Controller from 1976 to 1982. The new chief administrator will probably move to Clarington from Etobicoke once his position here is secure, said Councillor Hooper. "He told us during the interview that he believed someone in this type of position should live in the municipality," said Councillor Hooper. Stockwell was one of five individuals individuals picked from 75 applicants for the job to be interviewed by Clarington Councillors and top administrative administrative staff members. Councillor Hooper said, "I think . he will do a good job." Salaries, Expenses Released for Mayor And Town Councillors Clarington's mayor earned , just over $39,000 last year for her duties at the local council level. A 1993 summary of municipal council's expenses and salaries indicates indicates Mayor Diane Harare earned $34,744.16 in gross pay. Of that amount, one-third is a tax-free expense expense allowance. The mayor also submitted claims of $2,102.15 for mileage and $2,177.35 for attendance at conferences. conferences. Next in line was Ward Three Councillor Ann Dreslinski who took home the basic $10,487 along with a tax-free expense allowance of $5,243. She also added $1,153 in; mileage and $267 for conferences. All Clarington councillors earn $15,731.43 in gross salary' -- an amount which includes their tax- free expense allowance. Ward One Local Councillor Larry Larry Hannah claimed a further $136.43 for mileage; $253.94 for Continued on Page 2 Joshua Goselin, 10, was the proud flag-bearer for Canada, as students from St. Joseph's School celebrated the Olympic spirit last week. A number of events were held, as students represented various countries * ' from around the world. An official official opening ceremony, with a parade of countries and official official torch lighting, began the Olympic Games. In the end, Canada finished first, Finland second, and Britain was third. BIG IN HERITAGE - You have to hand the gavel to Sher Lcetooze who has been submitting a number of articles dealing with our heritage. Most of us don't pay too much attention to our forebears until someone brings them to our attention as she has done as part of her tribute to Heritage Week, Feb. 21-27. This week is almost a double celebration because Kinsmen and Kinettes are also marking it as Kin Week. Frankly, it's all a bit confusing because we don't make a big deal of either until later in the year. HIS FIRST BUDGET - While this is being prepared for publication, the Hon. Paul Martin will be breaking in his new work boots as he prepares to present his first budget address to colleagues in the House of Commons. The work boots gift was a nice touch indicating the budget was going to be a down to earth one. By the time most readers receive this paper, the details will already have been released. MP Alex Shepherd was planning a meeting this morning at Durham College to explain the details, just a bit late for our deadline. Durham Liberals are also preparing for their annual meeting next month when a new slate of officers may be elected if sufficient support is forthcoming. However, the present officers appear to be fighing back, so it could be interesting, IIIIMMIII FASHION DREAMS - There is every indication that those attending the Courtice Secondary School's Fashion Show on Thursday, March 3rd arc going to have a wonderful time. Not only that but organizers have been contacting many local merchants and have come up with some great gifts for draw prizes. Don't miss it It takes place at the school and Allouise Fashions is bringing the Spring Fashions. by Laura J. Richards The treasured Blue Box recycling program may be on its way out in Clarington. It would be replaced with a residential residential "igloo" recycling program. Citing cost as a major contributor to what could be the dismantling of the program, Clarington councillors arc looking for solutions. Even if those solutions go against the Public Works Department's recommendations. recommendations. During the Clarington Council General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 21, councillors began discussing discussing the Blue Box Program. The councillors have asked the public works department to look at preparing a resolution calling for the replacement of the Blue Box Program Program with a system of centralized recycling depots. Such depots are sometimes called "igloos" in reference reference to the dome-shaped structures used to hold recyclable material. pick-up should be stopped and replaced replaced with igloos," she said. Councillor Ann Dreslinski says an igloo recycling program makes sense and she wants to know the cost of the Blue Box program. Besides, she doesn't think people will mind going through the extra steps to make an igloo program work. "I don't think anyone would Mayor Diane Harare explained mind putting their recyclables in an that developers of new subdivisions igloo," she noted, should "accommodate an igloo site Currently, sites consisting of within the development." three igloos are located at several In fact, "individual Blue Box sites, including the communities of Bowmanville, Orono, Newcastle, Mitchell's Comers, Kendal, New- tonville: The igloos take cans, PETE plastic plastic containers, newspapers, and glass bottles. Police Ask for Help To Find Courtice Man Police are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of a 44-year-old Courtice man missing missing for almost two weeks. Pierre Victor Gerrard Guindon drove away from his Birchfield' Drive home on February 10th to go shopping and hasn't been seen- smee. g ce S £ 0r y on p 3 g e t WOi at, Stork Market i/ ntj(juri CRAGO - It's a Girl! PIPER -It's a u Total This Year Boys 19 Girls 17 Miracle Mart workers in Bow- manvillc will be back behind the cash registers by Friday. The grocery store in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Mall is scheduled to reopen reopen its doors at 8 a.m. on February 25th, as will 62 other Miracle Marts across the province. A resolution to the thrcc-month- old contract dispute between 6,500 Union workers of locals 175 and 633 ratified the tentative agreement with seventy-four percent of the members voting in favor of the deal. Since November 19th workers across the province have marched pickets in front of Miracle Mart stores and associated A&P stores. Under the new deal, one store in Chatham is expected to close. Buy-out offers arc expected to be striking United Food and Commcr- presented to 700 full-time workers cial Workers and parent company and wages will be cut by $1.75 per A&P was reached during an inlcn- hour. sive mediation session late last Brian Watkins, manager of the week. loyal Miracle Mart, says shipments of fresh produce, meat and deli items should begin arriving at the store today and tomorrow to fill empty shelves. Crews arc already at work inspecting inspecting products still in the store for freshness. "We're checking every single code on every single package to ensure ensure none is past the expiry date," Mr. Watkins said. He feels the terms of the new contract may set a standard for other grocery chains to follow. . The contract for UFCW workers at A&P is set to expire this June. Pierre Guindon [preston] We Move II! 623-4433 Bowmanville Hospital Emergency Dept. 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