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L The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, January 20,1996 3 OPSEU Workers From page one no Tree Nursery and Whitby's land registry offices. Tory budget-cutting is having a real impact and "we're hardly into the cutbacks yet," says Casey Casey OPSEU wants access to the government's layoff plan to find workable alternatives to such drastic cuts. The Tory strategy is loo harsh, according to Joan Gates. "I can't fathom getting rid of 20,000 people. I can't picture the impact that would have on local economics. It won't make the economy any better, on top of losing services. There will be longer waits for hospitals, and jails arc already crowded. If an early retirement package formula based on years of service service and age were allowed, the civil service would virtually reduce reduce itself by 12,000 to 14,000 by the turn of the century, she points out. "We're not looking for a strike with this government," Joan Gates says. "We're looking looking for negotiations." Almost 400 Beavers, leaders and adult volunteers from cardboard boxes. Other activities included a tug-of- from the West Durham Scouting District converged on W ar, relay, Arctic-style baseball, and parachute games. Clarke High School Saturday for the annual Winter Bea- j n the afternoon, the group enjoyed a lunch inside Clarke veree. The day included a morning of exciting outdoor High School, followed by a magic show and a closing events having a theme related to life in the Arctic. This camnfire cerehiOnv group of Beavers is taking its turn at building an "igloo" From page one in and out of the air-strip. Some area farmers are worried that the flights would irritate livestock. Richard Bowles, a neighbor to the proposed project lands, said, "I am philosophically opposed opposed to the rezoning of agricultural agricultural property." Bowles also said his biggest opposition to the development of the property is the fact that there will be the testing of ultra-light ultra-light planes at the facility. His next complaint was that the Lishmans would have an airstrip, too. . "This means that they can fly at anytime of day...even at the crack of dawn," Bowles said. Roger Linton, another area resident, is opposed to the project project due to the ultra-light aircraft. aircraft. He fears the number of flights from the property will spook farm animals and detract from the quality of life in the area. "I would like to see a by-law passed to slow down the number number of flights," Linton stated. The Lishmans' planner, J. McDermott, of McDermott & Associates Ltd., told Council the residents were focusing on concerns over the manufacturing manufacturing of ultra-light aircraft and concerns over a flying club be- WALLPAPER BOOKS < -** 00$c )' our special wallpaper for 1 ime Irai every room in your home from 100's * . . „ . • 0 f ,| K | atc$t p; Utcrns j n ^ Ot <s. Front Æ Single Roll | r. • , v , . , /Border Details in store, tFabric and accessories excluded. 09! '■/H Color Your World .... Canadas best paint, wallpaper r«nPricesguoionteeduntil Aik in stole lor lompltiedcloils. Ar rn nv , r ..linn 1 Jonuoiy 30, 1996. Nol oil Items ovoilable r * al oil stores. Dealers moy sell loi less. Bowmanville 235 King Street East 623-9750 ing established. He said neither are going to be happening. Aircraft parts, which meet European standards and certification, certification, would be brought to the location to be assembled. Afterwards, Afterwards, the ultra-light aircraft would be tested. Bill Lishman told Council there would be about 40 hours a year when there would be noise from the testing of the planes. Former Sod Farm Would Include Facilities to Manufacture Fur Fashions and Assemble Ultra-Light Aircraft During the discussion period after lunch, regional councillors councillors wondered whether to impose impose restrictions on activities at the property. Eventually, most councillors decided any conditions conditions should be imposed by the local Scugog Township. Oshawa Councillor Irv Harrell Harrell noted that while emotions were running high, "the issue before us is a planning issue." Oshawa Councillor John Gray said, "I'm opposed to fixing fixing flight patterns and hours of operation. We need to leave the business owner some flexibility." flexibility." "We're getting ourselves into some murky areas," Councillor Gray warned. Durham's Planning Commissioner, Commissioner, A. Gcorgicff, told council council it is up to the township to deal with these issues. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamrc noted, "planning goes with the land, not with the per son owning the land." In a recorded vote, 22 councillors councillors voted in favor of the amendment to allow the facilities. facilities. The Durham Regional Chair Jim Witty noted that there will be more public meetings meetings in Scugog that local residents residents can attend. M i iwJM i § 9 i Garth Turner and your RRSP. Learn from the Business Editor of Baton Broadcasting Inc. and the man who ran the country's tax system, the former Minister of National Revenue, Garth Turner. Topics covered include: What funds to look at this RRSP season * Nine winning RRSP techniques including North America's best tax shelter • How (and when) to turn your real estate into a retirement fund • The coming retirement crisis. Special Guest, Candy Wu. Mackenzie Financial Corporation and James Douglas, Trimark Investment Management Inc. {^4 FORTUNE Fl N A N C 1 A L Saturday, January 27,1996 9:00-11:00 a.m. Breakfast at The Oshawa Golf & Country Club 160 Alexandra Street Th Admission is $15.00 per couple. Seating is limited. Please call today for reservations: 905-728-4488 13. is seminar is presented by Ken Richards, Fortune Financial Group hie. John Street West, Oshawa The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board SUPERVISOR OF PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board is searching for a highly motivated individual to manage its Planning and Assessment Department. Reporting to the Controller of Finance and the Superintendent of Business, the Supervisor will be responsible for all property assessment and planning functions including maintaining assignment of property taxes, municipal tax billings, enrolment projections and related functions such as tuition fees payable and receivable, capital and facilities needs analyses and supporting documentation, liaison, with The successful candidate must possess an honours university degree with a specialization in Finance and/or Planning and a minimum of four years experience, preferably with a school board or municipality. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in properly taxation, assessment and accounting. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills and proficiency with LOTUS 123 spreadsheets and WordPerfect word processing arc required. Salary range is 545,602. to 548,576. per annum. Interested candidates arc invited to forward a covering letter and resume in an envelope marked "Confidential".by 12:00 noon, Friday, January 26,1996 to: Daniel R. Cloutier Manager of Human Resources Peter L. Roach Education Centre, 459 Reid Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 4G7 Professional references will be required. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Don Benninger Board Chairperson Don Folz Director of Education ©j pj