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■I'-WVt l $ 2 Million Church For Courtice 0rPs A 3 £5* Training Firefigr with iters ii* lExtisi• eeonoooeoooottoeo niOiîS^DC'! pg. 1 BHS Selects Athletes of Year iS on 5 i) U \\ J 4ÿ'#aflÔO'S80a909«®90!1flCH»1Vlv> , iiO IVe*^ VJl Zri Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 1998 144th Year Issue 22 700 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 VM> , .'4 ■m <' r : ' A transport driver from Mississauga was reported reported in stable condition at Oshawa General Hospital after a two-truck collision Monday that closed cast- bound traffic on Hwy 401 for much of the morning. The accident occurred around 3:45 a.m., just east of Liberty Street, as a tractor trailer was attempting to merge back into traffic from the south shoulder. According to OPP in Whitby, a second eastbound truck attempted to avoid hitting the merging transport transport but clipped the trailer unit before swerving to -the right; The driver was ejected approximately-v$i metres, Both trucks came;to rest in the s'.'iVJw'iil.ch. The second driver involved, a Hamilton nm.idid not receive any injuries. • Police Vehicle Stolen From Bowmanville A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the son of a Durham Regional Police officer. Police arc looking for 19-year-old Michael James Leipsig, of Bowmanville, after a police surveillance vehicle was taken from the driveway of his father, a Durham Regional Police officer. The vehicle was taken sometime between Friday night, May 29, and Saturday morning, May 30. It is described as a red, 1998 Ford Windstar van with dark tinted windows and Ontario licence plate ACBY549. Police say it contains a shotgun, a handgun handgun and a police radio. Leipsig is a six-foot tall, 142-pound,' white male, who has brown hair and green eyes. He has scars on his nose and left hand. He was last seen wearing a white t- shirt, black pants and white running shoes. Police are advising the public not to approach the vehicle, if they see it, but to contact police immediately at 579-1520. Councillors Seek Public Meeting On RGB Processing Proposal by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Clarington councillors want a public meeting held prior to a proposed permanent permanent PCB processing and transfer facility on Lake Road, Bowmanville, getting a certificate of approval. The councillors made the decision on Monday night, June 1, after hearing from the proponent, Tony Samson, who told them all he now lacks is a certificate of approval from the Ministry of the Environment. The municipality is one çf the commenting agencies the Ministry must consult prior to approval of the certificate. certificate. Currently, Samson is operating his business out of two mobile units on 373 Lake Road in Bowmanville's South Industrial Park, opposite Butler Court. ■ Samson told councillors with the government government "encouraging proper disposal of PCB's" he is endeavouring to service, clients from Toronto, Missassauga and other locations at the Bowmanville site. 1 Continued on page 9 Board Hopes $3 Million ill Cover Growth .tjJÇÿ 11 : :: Mtot-»- *• • by Lorraine Manfredo Staff writer . The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board could be drafting its next budget with a million dollars less provincial funding than it expected. A s s is tan t Superintendent of Business, Gord Savage, told trustees Monday, May 26, that funding projections projections announced in March by the Ministry of Education were based on an over-estimation of enrollment growth. The province calculated • the local board would see a : 1.34% increase in the number of students. However, the board's own analysis points to growth of only 1%. "It was pretty close," Savage admits. But the difference was enough to shave $479,392 off a projected projected foundation grant, Another significant adjustment had to be made after the board's updated figures showed that more senior staff were leaving. This would result in a $984,910 reduction in provincial funding to recognize recognize qualification/expc- ricnce. Mr. Savage reminded trustees the revenue estimates estimates before them were still subject to change. Going on information to date, he said: "It looks like revenues will be between $246 million and $247 million." And according to the latest budget report, that represents a $3,120,552 increase in annual revenues revenues over 1997. Trustee Helen Osborne asked the board: "Will $3 million cover 1% growth?" Superintendent of Business, Ron Sudds, replied that the $3 million would be new dollars for growth but it must also go Continued on page 2 The "Canadian Tire Flyers" let out a cheer Sunday morning morning before setting off from the Bowmanville Mall on a 30- seater bike. The "Flyers" were one of three teams lined up by the Heart and Stroke Foundation over the weekend to ride through town, raising awareness about Canada's most- neglected killer, stroke. :Li THANKS, PAUL - Toronto Blue Jay relief pitcher Paul Quantrill made a guest appearance at Dr. Ross Tilley School in Bowmanville to encourage students to work hard and get an education. Before leaving, he left some mementos with principal Ron Cameron. Sec story on page 3 of Section B. SPlpl IT'S SENIORS' MONTH -- The provincial minister responsible for seniors' issues, Hon. Cam Jackson, will be in Clarington Friday to tour the new seniors' centre now under construction and attend a presentation at Rotary Park later in the morning (around 10:45 a.m.). The title of that program will be "How to Live to be 100 With a Little Help from Your Friends." The public is invited to hear the presentation presentation at Rotary Park. Lawn chairs would be recommended for seating. You should arrive around 10:30 a.m. POLITICAL PARTIES IN ACTION -- Summertime is traditionally traditionally when the federal and provincial political leaders get out to meet the voters. And, the tradition is very much in evidence here. The Ontario Education Minister was in town for a fund-raiser last week. Provincial Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty will address party faithful faithful at the Oshawa Shrincr's Hall on June 11th. There's a federal Progressive Conservative meeting at 7:30 p.m. on June 15th, in the Orono Town Hall when Hugh Segal will be the guest speaker. And, we sec the Liberals have given advance notice that their 20lh annual annual barbecue is set for August 5th at the Enniskillen Conservation Area. MARATHON CYCLIST RETURNS SATURDAY -- Clarington's marathon man, John Vcldhuis, will be cycling home on Saturday, June 6th. He's scheduled to ride from Newcastle to Bowmanville between two p.m. to three p.m. There will be a reception reception in his honor at St. John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville, from three p.m. to five p.m. John started out not quite a year ago aboard his second-hand, garage sale bike and has covered about 16,000 kilometres in his Ride Around America. Funds raised from the ride will be donated to a scholarship program for students from Haiti studying in Canada. NEW PRINCIPALS -- The district school board has announced new assignments for a number of principals. The following are the latest principal placements in Clarington: Lord Elgin PS, Nancy Pitt; Orono PS, Elaine Flctt-Hurst; S.T. Worden PS, Catherine Montreuil; Dr. Emily Stowe PS, Susan Mcdd; Newcastle PS, Margarctc Cameron and Kirby PS, Dave Milgram. Many vicc-principalships have not yet been decided, although Monique Warrcn-Grybas has been named vice-principal at Ontario Street PS in Bowmanville. Due to the recent early retirement policy, there arc more openings for principals and vice-principals than expected. Further appointments appointments arc expected to be announced June 19th. BOARD OF TRADE UPDATE -- The new Clarington Board of Trade now has over 130 members. It has named Jennifer Chalfey as the new Membership Co-Ordinator and has a temporary home at the Tourism Office at 181 Liberty St. S„ Bowmanville. A membership meeting was held last night at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex to select the Board of Directors and provide further updates on the progress thus far. We'll keep you posted on their efforts in subsequent editions of The Statesman and Independent. Shop the Rest Buy from the Best! 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