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A James Puhlishing Community Newspaper Saturday, July 5, 1997 143rd Year Circulation: 20,550 Clarington Day at the C.N.E, Promotes "Partners in Growth" Businesses in Clarington are being invited by the municipality to be part of "Clarington Day at the Ex." They can participate in this event in a number of ways including a luncheon on Friday, Aug. 15, the opening day of the CNE. The Economic Development Luncheon • will "feature our 'Partners in Growth' business concept concept to discuss investment in the future of Clarington," states a letter from Clarington's Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Stock well. During the week of June 1st, an article in The Canadian Statesman announced that the municipality was planning another 'Clarington Day at the Ex. "The event will be multifaceted multifaceted - entertaining and informative," informative," says Stockwell in his letter to local businesses which asks owners to participate in the funding of the day through a variety of sponsorships. sponsorships. - •. Staff Writer • ^ . Durham Regional Council wants the Minister of Municipal Affairs to limit the number number of representatives on the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) executive committee as proposed in Milt Farrow's report "Getting Together." But, the council also wants an additional member on the GTSB to bring its number up to three councillors and the chair, as suggested by Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs. •Farrow's report states that, in the beginning, beginning, the 28-member GTSB would be responsible responsible for: • developing a comprehensive, long term infrastructure strategy; • providing a forum for discussion and liaising liaising with all levels of government; • resolving* inter-regional servicing issues, doling out costs; and, • operating GO Transit and developing a long-term waste management strategy. .The decision to limit the number on the GTSB came after more than two hours of debate by regional councillors on Wednesday, July 2. A number of topics discussed in the debate included the formation of a Durham City which would replace local municipalities, and what Clarington would do if the Durham Region is abolished. Oshawa Councillor Brian Nicholson asked councillors if they wanted to be in a position where they would have to make the choice between a Durham City or their local munici- Continued on page 3 There are three types of sponsorship: Gold, Silver and Bronze. A business looking for the golden opportunity can contribute $1,000 and receive recognition in The Canadian Statesman and The Clarington Independent in a CNE promotional campaign, recognition at the Economic Development Forum Luncheon, signage signage and recognition at the CNE and the 'CNE in Clarington' event on Monday, July 21st, and 12 VIP Clarington All- Inclusive CNE tickets for the day of the event for staff or friends. Businesses looking for less fringe benefits, but still want to take part in the event, can get on board with the silver ($500) and bronze ($250) categories. Stockwell says these opportunities have been created to "raise the necessary necessary financing for this event.. .to defray the costs associated with it as, naturally, naturally, funding for this 1 event will not come from the taxpayer." To help raise awareness awareness of the day, stay tuned to this newspaper and its sister paper The Canadian Statesman. Also, all- inclusive tickets for the 'Clarington Day at the CNE' will be available at The Canadian Statesman office, 62 King Street West, Bowman ville. 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Richards Staff Writer Durham's Family Services Division of the department of Social Services is going to spend up to $20,000 to hire a consultant to find out what the division needs to do to be eligible for an ISO -9000 certification. certification. The recommendation by the Health and Social Services Committee to allow the expenditure received criticism from regional councillors on Wednesday morning, July 2 during the regular council meeting held in Whitby. Recorded Vote However, in a recorded vote after more than half an hour of debate, councillors chose to go ahead with the recommendation 17 to 10. There were five councillors absent at the time of the vote. During the debate, Oshawa Regional Councillor Brian Nicholson lead the rally against the recommendation by stressing that the division doesn't really need what he called "the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval." "We need to spend money on our clients needs. Spending $20,000 on a consultant -- this choice is not defensible," Councillor Nicholson stated. Following on the heels of Councillor Nicholson's remarks was Oshawa Councillor Robert Lutczyk with, "an ISO 9000 certificate is important, but we're almost already there -- almost 80 per cent there. The only thing we're not getting is the certification at the end. "We don't need the piece of paper," Region Councillor Lutczyk stated. "This is absolutely inappropriate in light of tight budgets," stated Regional Councillor Irv Harrell, also from Oshawa. "I'm appalled at the amount of money requested and at the perceived perceived need to have the certification. This is a process gone mad," Councillor Harrell declared. He explained that the ISO 9000 standard is "important to industry" but as for the regional government to have it for one division "is an Continued on page 3 Joint Busing on Hold A plan for joint busing between separate qnd public schools in the Clarke area has been shelved for the time being. At a meeting on June 24th, the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Separate School Board approved a motion that the "proposed plan for joint transportation in the Newcastle area (effective September 1997) not be implemented, as further study is required." The Separate School trustees voted to continue with the present transportation transportation for the Newcastle area next fall. The PVNC Board's decision was expected to come up at a meeting of the Northumberland Clarington School Board on Thursday, July 3. The joint busing plan was expected to save on transportation costs. However, some Newcastle parents took exception to the plan because it meant earlier school start, times for their children.