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8 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowman ville, Saturday, May 25,1996 Emily Stowe Students Skip for Heart and Stroke These are just a few of the students who were skipping at Dr. Emily Stowe Elemenary School in Courtice, earlier this month to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. About 220 students in grades four to six participated in the skip-a- thon. Shown above with a double skipping rope challenge are: Shannon Piggott, Sarah Ostler, William Sanchuk, Garrett Nemisz and Sarah Bernard. Children's School Faces Closure Campbell Children's School could be closed, if recommendations recommendations contained in the the regular school system, greater opportunities for teaching teaching staff, and greater account ability afforded by having an elected body responsible for the programs. Sunday, May 19 Bowmanville man arrested arrested -- A 36-year-old Bowmanville man was arrested after a woman was assaulted in a car. The two were driving along the 401 when the assault took place. Sneaky culprit -- A Rcmi Court, Newcastle, resident discovered discovered his wallet missing from his kitchen table after he had been working outside in front of his home. The back of the house faces an open field. Saturday, May 18 Fail to remain --- A Bowmanville resident's vehicle was involved in a fail to remain traffic accident at Mosport Road and the 8th Concession. The resident's vehicle had been left at Mosport Road and was struck by an unknown vehicle. Break-in -- A Soper Creek resident reported a neighbour's brought two firearms and a bag home had been broken into by of ammunition to 16 Division an unknown suspect. in Bowmanville. The resident Firearms to be destroyed asked that the weapons and -- A Bowmanville resident ammunition be destroyed. RETIREMENT CLOSE-OUT SALE [75% All Moids OFF Must Go ! ! 50% All Greenware OFF Must Go ! ! Must Sell All Store Fixtures Finished Ceramic Displays Triple A Steel Shelving 40% All Paint&Supplies .Off Must Go!! -Bring Your Own Greenware boxes - Paint Racks Ceramics p mm Wed Thur fir jn 637-307 3 *CASH ONLY* V^-164 Base Line Rd. E. Bowmanville J Sweeney Report are implemented. implemented. Campbell Children's School is located on-site at Grandview Children's Centre on Townline Road and provides educational services for children with longterm longterm disabilities. In March, representatives from six similar schools in Ontario met at Grandview to develop a position paper countering countering recommendations from the Ontario School Board Reduction Task Force that "Section 68" school boards (such as Campbell School board) be dissolved and their responsibilities assumed by local public boards. Section 68 boards are authorized authorized under the Education Act to operate schools in affiliation with medical treatment centres. The Campbell Children's School is one of six in Ontario. Each year, approximately 20 children are enrolled at Campbell School from four surrounding school boards. The school is governed by five volunteer volunteer tmstees, which make up the Campbell School Board. Provision for such school boards has been in place since 1947. Supporters of Campbell Children's School note that the academic program it provides, in combination with the intensive intensive therapy provided by Grandview Children's School, is not available anywhere else in Durham Region. They warn of a "significant loss to the community" if the task Force recommendations are implemented. implemented. "In the best interest of children children with severe physical and communication disorders, children's children's treatment centres must continue to have the option of having Section 68 schools on site," states the position paper. "These schools provide a needed needed service that is meaningful for children and families, and is delivered in an economically responsible manner." The position paper also notes that Section 68 schools are housed within treatment centres which have been specially specially designed for maximum accessibility for people using wheelchairs and walking aids, and indicates that few public schools offer this level of accommodations for children with special needs. However, those who supported supported the transfer of programs from Section 68 schools to the host public boards cited the advantages of integration with • t ON SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD, WE'RE GENERATING INTEREST. Come and join us for an Open House at Darlington Nuclear Generating Division. Take a bus or walking tour of the site. See inside our control room, our fuel bay and our giant turbine hall. Stroll the Waterfront Trail. And check out the displays at our information centre. There'll . be lots to see and do for children and adults alike - and it's all free. But come equipped with walking shoes and a good two hours to spend. Because on June 23rd, Darlington will generate more than electricity. We'll generate interest. OPEN HOUSE DARLINGTON NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sunday, June 23, 1996 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Let us know you're coming! To help us plan the best Open House possible, we're asking all Open House visitors to register in advance. Just call (905) 697-7554 any time before June 16. Wheel-chair access provided. ti Ontario Hydro