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/.z-/ J t -*♦ t -Mc éVî a Mr Total Market Coverage of Clarington from the Publishers of The Canadian Statesman presents Automotive Rustproofing from $49.99 The new Clean, Clear Odorless Solution ior metal protection. Hwy. 2, Bowmanville 623-5000 A James Publishing Community Newspaper Saturday, November 30,1996 142nd Year Issue 48 Circulation: 20,550 by Lorraine Ma nfredo Staff Reporter Members of six Clarington parent councils spent a chilly Wednesday morning outside MPP John O'Toole's riding office where they held a silent protest against education cuts. The peaceful demonstration was part of a province-wide campaign to draw public attention to the effects cutbacks are having in the classroom. Parents are pressuring the government to back down on plans to trim $800 million from a system they say is already feeling the pinch. Arden Eldridge sits on the parents' council at S. T. Worden P. S. where her son is in grade one. There are 22 in his grade one class but the average class size is closer to 32 students, a number parents say is "far too high." "Kids are having to share spelling textbooks," says Eldridge. "Our teachers are worried about their jobs and I don't think they can teach effectively if they are worried about their jobs." "We're out here to make our Protesters Hope to Save Cuts to School Budgets Alanna Eldridge, age 2, worries about her own education during a silent protest held outside the constituency constituency office of Durham East MPP John O'Toole on Wednesday. The demonstration by members of several several school parents' councils was part of a province-wide bid to make the government to back down on plans to slash $800 million from education. - voices heard. There are only 455 at S. T. Worden but they're all important." important." One protester pointed out that if cuts continue, parents will have to foot more of the bill for everything from music to art programs. "We're already being fund- raised to death." Dave Davidson has three of his Continued on Page 2 A newly-proposed Greater Toronto Area Marketing Alliance needs the support of all municipalities. municipalities. That's the view of a representative representative of the Oshawa-Clarington Chamber of Commerce who addressed Clarington Council Monday night. Peter Mitchell told councillors "this initiative is about jobs." He was referring to a proposal in which municipalities in the GTA would work together to promote business. He noted Clarington would be an integral part of the alliance, as would other municipalities in the group. Mitchell asked the councillors to consider the idea that "this is not about spending $7,000, but aboyt Clarington staying in the loop." A report to councillors from Bill Stockwell, the municipality's Chief Administrative Officer, says: "Within the Durham Region, the support for the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance is split, with the northern (rural) communities being the ones questioning the value they will receive from the Alliance. "Only Oshawa and Whitby have specified a specific dollar amount - a maximum of $7,000 from Oshawa and $8,000 from Whitby." During the council discussion, Authorities Share Staff Stockwell said he has received updated updated information that Uxbridge and Scugog have said 'yes' to the alliance, but have not said how much money they'll contribute. Mayor Diane Hamre added there is to be a meeting of the eight municipal mayors and the regional chair because the costs would be split by the region and the municipalities. municipalities. The councillors delayed making a decision on the Marketing Alliance until more discussions can take place. Man Dies in Collision with School Bus A 42-year-old Janetville man was killed instantly when his car struck a school bus on Wednesday morning, Nov. 27. Dead is Paul McGillivray. McGillivray was driving east along Hwy 7A when his car struck an icy patch on the road, went out of control and spun. It then struck the school bus which was travelling travelling westbound to Port Perry High School. The accident took place approximately approximately six kilometres from Port Perry. A representative of the Whitby OPP said there were no passengers in the car. Of the 44 students headed headed to Port Perry High School, three suffered minor injuries, the OPP officer said. After the incident, the students were taken to school. Faced with a continuing budget Authority have decided to pool crunch, the Ganaraska Region personnel. Conservation Authority and the "Combining staff does not Central Lake Ontario Conservation ch ? n ? e the = xistin g governance, policies, or financing or either As of midnight Wednesday, November 27th, the Flying Dutchman Hotel in Bowmanville was under new ownership. Paul Shore, a member of the new management team, said the facility facility will be re-named The Clarington Hotel. It will be operated and managed by a group of owners known as Clarington Hotels Limited. The spokesman for the new owners said the hotel plans to retain its role as a focal point for the community. The hotel will remain "community "community minded," he said. Plans call for major renovations indoors, including the refurbishing of the rooms. An exterior facelift will also take place, but not until the spring' The Golden Griddle restaurant will remain, but a second separate separate restaurant may be added. Further details of the company's plans will be announced in the future. "We have a definite marketing plan we want to use," said Paul Shore. The hotel, which was built in the early 1950s, has a total of 62 hotel and motel rooms. The management team for the re-named Clarington Hotel is also associated with the Renfrew Inn, 15 hotels in western Canada and a hotel in Ottawa. CLOCA or the GRCA," said Brian Nicholson, CLOCA chairman. chairman. "It is about achieving the most effective uses of our staff resources by creating a single staff structure." Linda Laliberte, general manager manager of GRCA, said the move will allow the two authorities to share professional expertise while still remaining separate entities, with separate boards and budgets. Conservation authorities are responsible for issuing flood warnings, warnings, running conservation programs, programs, and advising land owners. Pooling human resources will help GRCA and CLOCA continue to provide- service as government funding evaporates, Laliberte said. "We were forced to lay off half our staff last year," she said. "Now, we're down to four full-time and four contract staff. Next year, we can see the funding being cut more, so we won't even be hiring seasonal staff." GRCA's jurisdiction spans the watershed area roughly from Wilmot Creek cast to Cobourg and north to Rice Lake. CLOCA looks after the area west of Wilmot Creek out to Metro Toronto. Independent Flyers m m Eti *A& P (Prices in effect Sun. Dec. 1 - Sat. Dec. 7, 1996) 'Canadian Tire (Prices in effect from Sun. Dec. 1 - Sat. Dec. 7, 1996) 'Durham Farmers County Co-op (December Specials) 'Graham's IGA (Prices in effect from Sun. Dec. 1 - Sat. Dec. 7,1996) 'Henderson's Christmas Trees 'M&M Meats (Prices in effect Sun. Dec. 1-Sat. Dec. 14, 1996) *1 'Roy's Variety 'Steve's Auto Supply (Sale ends December 24, 1996) (* Indicates partial distribution) For information about inserting flyers in ®f)e Clarfngton/Cottrtite Sn&epentient, please contact our office at 623-3303.