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Teachers May Work to Rule Catholic teachers will launch a work-to-rule campaign next week if the Separate School Board doesn't back down on its bid to reduce teacher prep time and trim teaching staff. . The local unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association informed the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland, and Clarington School Board on Monday that strike action in the form of work-to-rule will commence on June 10. Last week, teachers held a protest outside the school board offices in Peterborough after termination notices were served to 38 teachers. Negotiations for a new contract have been on-going since January of 1995. 3 "We are returning to the negotiating table on June 5th and 6th and are hopeful that talks will progress favorably," said Patricia Bell, 1st vice- president of the local teachers' union. Ms Bell indicates the teachers arc abiding by an Education Relations Commission requirement that five days notice be given before any strike action commences. She says: "If the Board does not show any signs of removing the unilateral unilateral changes made to the collective agreement in terms of pupil- teacher ratio and preparation and planning lime, we want to be prepared to act on the strike mandate that 95% of our teachers gave us." East BowmanyjHe Memhants Reguest Comgensation by Laura J. Richards Road reconstruction taking place in Bowmanville's eastern business section could spell disaster for many of those stores, said a local business representative who spoke Monday, June 3, at a planning committee committee meeting. Linda Moore, of M&M Meats on King Street, Bowmanvillc, read Clarington's General Purpose & Administration committee members, members, a list of concerns drawn up by area business owners. She also suggested suggested some possible solutions. She noted she hoped councillors would respond positively towards both lists. The biggest concern the business owners have "revolves around the lost revenue from lost sales over this construction. We feel that there could be permanent damage done to some businesses," Moore warned. Compensation for lost sales has been requested as has 'tax relief for a certain period of time. "It would appear fair that you offer some form of compensation. After all, you are being supported by both levels of government for this project and the contractors and their suppliers make profits and are benefiting from the S1.5 million in government funding. We shouldn't be expected to be the only ones who should have to lose revenue in this project," Moore told municipal councillors. The receiving of goods from suppliers is another major concern, she said. A solution is that "all businesses be kept informed of the construction as it applies to their businesses. 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(at Simcoc) Oshawa (905)438.0088 NORCOM CELLULAR Bell Mobility Centre Oshawa Centre (near the Bay) (905)571.0088 NORCOM CELLULAR Approved Agent 8 Strathy Road, Unit #2 Cobourg (905) 3734475 Bell Mobility ocna.org 905-623-3303 26 Pages Wednesday, June 5 1996 Bowmanville, Ontario 142nd Year 70(2 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 Issue 23 Clarke Township Marks 200 Years The Bicentennial celebration of the founding of Clarke Township will take place on Saturday, July 13, at the Bond Head Parkette in Newcastle at 2 p.m. A simple reception and unveiling unveiling of a plaque were deemed to be the best way to celebrate the 200th anniversary, states a report from Jennifer Cooke, Clarington's Marketing and Tourism Officer. A special plaque will be permanently permanently situated in the Bond Head Parkette commemorating the bicentennial. bicentennial. Also, a special pin, designed by Clarke Museum Board secretary Gavin Stephenson, will be sold at the museum during the reception at the municipal Tourist Information Centre for $2 each. The pin depicts a farmer with a team of horses plowing a field. Around the scene arc the words "Municipality of Clarington Darlington Twp. 1794 - 1994/ Clarke Twp. 1796 - 1996." The program for the celebration will include words from the Hon. E. Richard Lovekin, greetings from the municipality and the unveiling of a special plaque, plus a reception. All this will cost the municipality municipality $2,500. It is expected that the sales of the pin will help recover the expenses connected with the celebration. celebration. MEANINGFUL TRIBUTE - This community waited for more than half a century to pay its tribute to three of its citizens from one family who died during World War II - and to the Rotary Club whose members have made great contributions to its betterment. betterment. They were proud to be the ones who provided the land which made an ideal location for Sunday's memorable event. Town Council, a number of inspired staff members, plus funds from lot levies and an architect's creativity did the rest. The result is a beautiful park to be proud of. Fortunately, the rain held off and everyone fulfilled their individual roles perfectly, including including Hannu Halminen and his two friends who highlighted the program with their fly-pasts in their vintage Harvard aircraft. ****** 84TH ANNIVERSARY - It's hard to realize that the Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital will celebrate its 84th Anniversary next Wednesday, June 12th. To mark the occasion and raise a few bucks for its good works, all citizens are invited to join their dedicated dedicated members for tea and other refreshments at the Lions Centre on Beech Avenue at 2:00 p.m. We hear there's also a Fashion Show featuring all the latest garments of note to be worn this season. Tickets for the tea may be purchased at the Hospital Gift Shop, The New-To-You Shoppe on Church Street or call 697-3284. ****** ; DO WE NEED ONE? - Our nearby City of Oshawa may soon ; be Ontario's Las Vegas if its people vote on Monday in favor of ■ having a gambling casino in their midst. Should one be approved, it would be the second one within easy distance for us. The Lake ; Scugog area already has one about to be constructed. That one : should be ready later this year on the island and run by the :Mississaugas First Nation. ****** CORRECTION - In last week's special Rotary Park edition and tribute to the three Colville brothers, we mistakenly identified Bill Calver as an Air Force pilot during World War II. He was much too young, but he did serve as an air rigger with the Canadian Naval Air arm in the 1950's. Ht***** RECOGNITION - In connection with Sunday's memorable event, one of our King Street merchants, Cockerham's Florists deserves special mention for the colorful, attractive window display display they produced. ****** FIRST BIRTHDAY - This Saturday will be the first anniversary for Mike Harris, and MPP John O'Toole. They certainly have been busy. What about those driving tests for 80-year-olds? Any Action? The Stork Market Report BURGESS - It's a Boy! ****** ELLIOTT-It's a Girl! ****** HILL-It's a Girl I ****** KLEINER-It's a Boy! ****** ORMISTON - It's a Girl! ****** VASSEUR -It's a Girl! ****** Sec Page 8 FOSTER-KELLY-It's a Girl! Total This Year Boys 42 Girls 37 Committee Recommends HjrjtM Ql ÇonsuMÈ Region Reviews Waterworks for Small Hamlets MEMORIAL - The official opening of Rotary Park and the dedication dedication of the Colville Memorial Clock Tower took place on Sunday afternoon, June 2, in Bowmanville. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre (above) noted the amount of work that had gone, not only into the preparation of the park itself, but also into the afternoon's afternoon's ceremonies which included a fly-pass of Harvard aircraft and the participation of numerous guests from far and near. See page 10 for details. by Laura J. Richards The Durham Region Council is considering hiring a consultant who will examine the feasibility of installing water and sewer facilities in Durham's smaller villages and hamlets The subject will be discussed at a meeting of Regional Council today, Wednesday, June 5. A report passed by the council's joint planning and public works committee last week recommends that Proctor & Redfem Ltd. be hired to do the job for $155,000. Money to pay for the report will come from the 1996 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer Budget. The smaller communities which would be investigated in the study have yet to be chosen. The study would help to put a policy in place regarding communal services to all hamlets, country residential residential developments, rural employment areas, and regional nodes in rural areas. A report to the joint committee states: "The study will examine options available for communal water and sewer systems, and provide provide background to develop appropriate appropriate regional policies respecting the potential application, financing, and implementation of communal systems." The study will examine the feasibility feasibility of providing communal water and/or sewer services within a technical technical and environmental context. In the Terms of Reference for the consultant, the report states there are approximately 50 hamlets in the region serviced by private water wells and septic systems. "As the thrust of the rural settlement settlement policies is to encourage most future residential growth in hamlets, the need to maintain safe sources of drinking water is paramount for the long term stability of communities," communities," states the terms of reference. One of the issues to be examined will be that of design. Within that broad area, in relation to sewage treatment, the consultant is being asked to investigate: effluent disposal, disposal, sewage treatment, sewage collection and the integration of water supply systems. Regional staff is set to address water supply design issues, To help with the study, three communities of different sizes have been cited. They are: 50 lots -- a mini-hamlet; 150 lots and 250 lots -- a large hamlet. These community sizes were chosen to represent the range of development densities for rural settlements settlements in Durham, the report says. MS On Saturday morning, June 15, a total of 5,000 little yellow rubber ducks will be leaping into the Bowmanville Creek from the Hwy Two bridge to kick-off the first annual Clarington Rubber Duck Derby. One lucky-duck ticket holder will receive a prize of $5,000 when her or his duck crosses the finish line about one-quarter of a mile down the Bowmanvillc Creek. Ticket numbers will correspond to numbered rubber ducks. The person whose ticket number matches the number of the first duck across the finish line will win the prize. The derby, the first of its kind in Clarington, is sponsored by Dcighton Associates Ltd., and the Municipality of Clarington. It is being organized by an intrepid crew of organizers calling themselves the 7th Bowmanville Scouting Support Group. Co-Chair Andrew Gryg says, "Money raised will go towards die 7th Bowmanville Scouting Group, Memorial Hospital Bowmanvillc, the Clarington Fire Department's Learn Not to Burn program, and a number of other local charities." Gryg explained this event started "as an alternative fundraiser for the Scouts and has grown." A full slate of activities has been planned for before, during and after the race, including a flag raising by local Scouts. Marie Knight will sing "O Canada" at the ceremony. Two local Scouts, Tynan Drapper and Jody Bird, will receive the Chief Scout Award, which is Scouting's highest honor, during the pre-race activities. To add to the festivities, there will be free draws on merchandise supplied by local merchants in Bowmanville's historic downtown. \ S i w •* | 1*7. | ./ v s? i tj; j v y S r There will also be some wonderful family entertainment courtesy of the one and only, Washboard Hank. Co-Chair Laura Richards notes, "this is being billed as a complete family event. There will be a change station for mothers with small children and bleachers for those who don't want to bring their own chairs or blankets. Also, the Clarington Fire Department will barbecue hotdogs for hungry duck watchers." The duck derby will haveUwo races: one for businesses who have bought corporate ducks and a second, second, larger race for those who bought the $5 tickets. Tickets for the rubber duck derby can be bought by calling Jim at 623-6801 or Joan at 623- 6155, or at merchants in Bowmanville's historic downtown. downtown. Also, look for the Clarington Rubber Duck Derby booth at the Kinsmen Carnival this weekend at the Garnet Rickard Complex. Out-Foxed? KMOTmtltfAt! A family of foxes could stop the demolition of a house on West Beach Road. Councillor Pat Pingle told the members of Clarington's General Purpose and Administration committee, committee, the foxes should be relocated relocated elsewhere before the house is demolished. During a discussion about the foxes, it was determined that cages used by animal control could be used to catch and relocate the family. family. The demolition of the building at 47/48 West Beach Road, is to be done by G. McQuaid Excavating & General Contracting of Oshawa, as recommended by the municipality's Property Manager Fred Horvath. In Horvath's report to the committee committee it is noted that the demolition will cost $8,400 and will take 15 'days from start to finish for the two buildings. n /crr^N Specialists in Heating and ^ ^ Air Conditioning SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION 350 Lake Road, Bowmanville^ 623-5516 (Hy Shop the Rest (|§ Buy from the Best! Your local General Motors dealer _____ for the past 25 years, 166 King St. E. f2 [tohtrwjJ Tolophono 623-3396 lAww V/ : Di CO. 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