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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 3 Police Chiefs to Retire Continued from Page 1 "We raised three-quarters of a million dollars for the safely village," he said. The chief adds that police have also become involved with schools through the 'adopt-a-school' program. "It is in these ways that we have moved closer to being a part of the community," Chief McCagherty said. McCaghcrty noted that his and his deputy's retirement notices came at the same time because "we had discussed the issue and decided it would facilitate the process." The search for successors would allow both positions to be fdled at the same time. Chief McCagherty adds that he will remain on the job until next October, leaving the board enough time to find a suitable replacement. By not retiring until next year, there will also be time to get the department through the current budgetary crunch. He says by the time October rolls around, he'll be happy to turn the reins over to another chief. As to future plans, the chief isn't sure what he'll do. "And I'm not being coy about this. I just don't know," he said. "I haven't got a clue...although I still am young enough to do something different," he said. Deputy Chief Robert Jarvest has already begun thinking about what to do with himself on Oct. 4, 1997, the day after he retires. "I don't intend to go to a full-time job, but look forward , to becoming more involved in my hobbies," he said. Jarvest noted: "I'm a keen cabinet maker and I'm looking forward to spending more time with it." He feels he has accomplished accomplished much of what he intended to when he got the job in June 1992. First he was the Deputy Chief in charge of Administration, where he dealt with new systems and budgets. Then he went on to being in charge of Police Operations this past winter. "I wanted to get new quarters quarters for our officers, and computer computer systems," he said. Deputy Chief Jarvest says he is far from completing all that he set out to do. But, as he put it: "I still have a way to go and I still have 10 months left." Student School Trustee Continued from Page 1 The student representative will be paid mileage at the board rate (30 cents per kilometer) kilometer) to get to the meetings. Transportation will be the responsibility of the student. However Ms Janitch explains that school officials will help arrange for a lift or car pool. Any student interested in applying should talk to their school principal or a member of the student Senate. Chairperson of the staff public relations committee, Catharine Tozer, said the new policy will improve communications communications and make trustees even more accountable. "It will provide an excellent opportunity for young people who are interested in seeing government up close and personal," personal," she added. Help Save The Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 25 Newspaper Sleeves and receive a FREE Classified Ad Voucher in Cattabtatt Statesman and (2'fa'UttytM' *?ndefieHdertt Clarington's Community Newspapers 62 King St. West, Bowmanville Telephone: (905) 623-3303 Fax: (905). 623-6161 -- r Wholesale Centre 623-6529 J COWAN WHOLESALE DIVISION Maple Grove, Ontario Hwy. 2 at Maple Grove 1986 Pontiac Acadian 2-Door Hatchback 4 cyl., auto, AM/FM, great winter car. 124,000km. $^| Q 95 00 "GS? and PST Included Also 1983 Acadian 91,000 km. and 1986 Acadian 114,000 km. As Traded, 1988 Chev S-IO Pickup 4 cyl., 5 spd., power steering and brakes, AM/FM cass. As Traded, *3,333' JOO "GST and PST Included 1991 Chev S-IO "Durango" Extended Cab 2.8L, V6,5 spd., power steering & brakes, sliding rear window, boxllner, AM/FM cass. 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The school is currently raising money to send dancers to a competition competition in Montreal next year and a silent auction held at the dance exhibition helped raise money for that project. Christian Schools Will Continue Efforts to Secure "Fair" Funding Local Christian school supporters supporters learned last week that a Supreme < Court decision has ruled against government funding funding for independent schools. In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court rejected a claim by a group of independent schools that the government's decision not to fund religious schools contravened the freedom freedom of religion and equality provisions in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Bill Helmus, Principal of Knox Christian School, said: "We're disappointed with the ruling." But, he added that Ontario's Christian schools will continue their bid for funding. In the future, they plan to use the political process to bring about 1 change. "We feel that, politically, through the provincial legislature, legislature, we can still move towards fair treatment." Helmus said he does not believe the ruling will have a negative impact on enrollment figures at Knox Christian School. The school has more than doubled in enrollment during during the past 10 years. It now has 294 students. The average cost of educating educating a student attending an independent independent school operated by The Alliance of Christian Schools is $3,900. Since this is less than the almost $7,000 cost per student student in publicly-supported schools, the Alliance says its schools save Ontario money. If the, Knox students had attended public schools, the not discouraged with the impli- cost would have been an addi- cation that provincial legisla- tional $2 million, local tures must determine these Christian school supporters issues." point out. "We are optimistic that this The Alliance of Christian government will continue to Schools, one of the participants move towards fair treatment of . in the Supreme Court case, slat- all students in Ontario by ed in a news release that including independent "Although we had hoped to Christian schools in the soon- enshrine the parental right to to-be-announced new system," educate in the Charter, we are the Alliance added. Animal Advisory Committee Clarington Council has ap- Ciarington Council appointed appointed 13 people to serve on proved recommendations from the Clarington Animal Adviso- the Clerk's Department to give ry Committee. exclusive rights to Stewart's They arc: Kristine Scho- company to sell licenses door- field; Evylin Stroud; Patricia to-door. Chatham; Kh'n Morgan-Dcrict; Kerry Meydam, Todd Hoffman; Hoffman; Greg Topolie; Michael Hackcnberger of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo; Wolfram Klose of Jungle Cat World; Sheila Elk- ington, the municipality's Senior Senior Animal Control Officer; Marie Knight the municipality's municipality's Deputy Clerk, and Councillor Councillor Mary Novak. The committee, which will oversee issues related to animal animal welfare in Clarington, will be subject to a review after nine months. Last Monday, councillors also examined a report from the Clerk's Department which described the services available available through Mark Stewart's Animal Licensing Service Inc. The firm sells dog licences door-to-door. Tyrone Group Seeking Help from Municipality To Improve Playing Field It's going to cost SI 15,400 for upgrades and improvements improvements needed at the Tyrone Community Centre and grounds. That's the figure Frank Simpson quoted to Clarington Clarington Councillors on Monday night, Nov. 25. The three phases of the upgrade would see, among other improvements, leveling and grading as well as the preparation of a new soccer pitch. The work would also include: line fencing, a baseball baseball backstop, relocating a storage shed, re-locating a playground, expanding the parking area and landscaping. Simpson says the committee committee overseeing this part of the project has "looked at the numbers, the quotes and talked to other municipalities." municipalities." They think they have rea listic numbers and would welcome the works department's department's input, the spokesman for the Tyrone project added. He noted the Tyrone Community Community Centre is not just used by the community in which it is located, but by many other people in the larger Clarington Clarington community. When asked how much money the committee is requesting requesting from the municipality, municipality, Simpson replied: "We're looking for support for Phase One only. We feel once the project gets going we can do fundraising." The committee is predicting predicting fund-raising will be most difficult for the first phase. Simpson said some fundraising fundraising has already been done. The councillors referred referred Tyrone's request for help to the Treasurer and Public Works Department. Hi, I'm Melanie! Husky/Collie, 1 year old with shots. Housetrained. A sweet intelligent dog, who would love a family to call her own. To inquire about adopting Melanie or one of our many adoptable cats, kittens, pups, or dogs call Clarington Pet-Connection Telephone: 623-6631 or 623-2085 Durham Beat Holiday RIDE Program Commences this Friday Starting Friday, November 29th, the Durham Regional Police Service will launch its 1996 holiday season RIDE program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere). Over die next six weeks, a team of seven officers will conduct Christmas spot checks to apprehend drinking drivers. drivers. Last year, almost 30,000 cars were stopped during the holiday RIDE program which nabbed 57 drinking drivers. Another 66 impaired drivers were also caught by regular patrol patrol officers. According to Sgt. Rick Bates, the annual RIDE program has helped reduce the incidence of impaired drivers. "We intend to keep up our efforts to maintain as safe a community as possible," he says. Again this year, officers will be distributing coupon books to all sober drivers. Proceeds from the coupon books go towards the youngsters of Variety Village Fatal Accident in Uxbridge A two-car collision in Uxbridge has claimed the life of an 84-ycar-oId driver. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th. A station wagon driven by Mary Dalc-Harris was southbound southbound on the 4th Concession when it drove onto Regional Road 118 in front of a westbound pick-up. Mrs. Mary Dalc-Harris died on November 23 as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Marsh Friends Help Control Erosion at Golf Course The Friends of the Second Marsh have begun work on a natural erosion control project to assist the Harmony Creek Golf Centre. In consultation with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority (CLOCA) the Friends will help "bio- cnginccr" a section of Farewell Creek that passes through the golf course located in Oshawa. Natural materials such as dormant willow cuttings and evergreen brush will be used to stabilize die stream bank while at the same time providing habitat for fisli and wildlife as the cuttings grow. This initiative is the first in a three-year stewardship project project announced by the Friends to protect and encourage creeks and adjacent lands in Oshawa and Hie Municipality of Clarington. 7» *i¥cato>Uc Downtown Bowmanville This Christmas enjoy friendly, personal service from the people you know... the merchants of Bowmanville. You can park for free Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday and for 7 days prior to Christmas, park all day for no charge. Incidentally... FREE Gift Wrapping at most stores! Extended Store Hours Beginning Dec. 6 Mon. - Fri. 9 - 9; Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 12 noon - 5 uul: an Cramp nail! BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE OJ.P.