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"As a result, members of Durham Regional Police Drug Unit attended and executed a drug warrant," warrant," stales the Inspector. The Drug Unit located two individual hydroponic "grows" in the basement of the house. Police seized $14,000 worth of marijuana marijuana plants, along with $1000 in cash, five rifles and one hand gun. Jason Coles, 27, and James Glasbcrger, 28, of Leskard, have been charged with production of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Coles faces additional charges of unsafe storage of a firearm and possession possession of the proceeds of crime. Earlier the same evening, also on Concession 8 in Leskard, a Chevrolet S10 pickup truck swerved to avoid a fox, and hit a hydro pole. The driver of the truck has been charged with careless careless driving. Cause of the fire in the nearby house is currently under investigation, says Fire Chief Mike Creighton. Damage is estimated at about $25,000. College Faculty Strike Averted A possible strike by community college faculty faculty across Ontario was averted last week. Staff of Ontario's Community Colleges, represented represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, and college management management reached a tentative tentative agreement last Friday. Gary Polonsky, president president of Durham College in Continued on page 2 nf*. fg M 700 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 Students are Back to School by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer -/ Public high school teachers are still waiting to meet with a negotiator in an attempt to reach an agreement. Teachers and students with the Kawartha Pine Ridge Board of Education returned to classes yesterday. But teachers arc currently without a contract. Teachers' contracts expired Aug. 31 under Bill 160, the province's Education Improvement Act. According to Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation Local President Dave Nickle, the teachers have We Go Four-year-old Chelsey Williams of Blackstock holds on tight to the merry-go- round at the Blackstock Fair last Saturday. The 133rd annual event included agricultural agricultural displays, games, commercial exhibits, strolling musicians, and, of course, a midway. so far been unable to board's head negotiator. "He has two other boards he's been contracted to, so there are scheduling problems. problems. We're ready, willing and able to talk," said Nickle yesterday. Union districts across the province are currently negotiating their first collective collective agreements under Bill 160. While teachers with the neighbouring Durham Board are now on strike, Clarington's high school teachers have not hit the bricks. However, they have withdrawn all voluntary services, such as coaching and advisory positions. "This is our initial strike action," explained Nickle. "It's designed to facilitate a speedier conclusion to the negotiations." Nickle said, so far, he hasn't heard from many parents or students to complain complain about the voluntary services withdrawal. "I think students arc more concerned about the long-term health of the education system ... What we're trying to state con- meet with the stantly is that working conditions are linked directly to students' learning conditions," conditions," he said. Class sizes and additional time spent in the classroom are the main issues for teachers, says Nickle. The government has said the average class would consist of 22 students in Ontario under Bill 160. "That's what the government would like us to gullibly believe. Then why are there 35 to 40 desks in some classrooms?" asked Nickle. The local president says any further action by teachers will depend on what happens when they meet with the head negotiator. "At this point in time, we are still hoping hoping to reach a settlement," he said. Whatever Happened to.... 35 Years Elapse Without A Trace of Noreen Greenley by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer MRP Blasted for Tax Comments Two members of Clarington Council blasted Durham East MPP John O'Toole for comments he and his colleagues have made over municipal taxes. Clarington . Mayor- Diane Hamre dismissed the comments of the provincial MPPs as "nothing "nothing but a bunch of bull roar." She was referring, in part, to a column by the Durham East MPP in which he commented on the downloading of financial financial responsibilities and IN TRANSITION - A competitor prepares for the next leg of the course in the transition area at the Clarington Kids of Steel Triathlon. Almost 100 athletes between the ages of seven and 18 swam, hiked and ran during the event, which took place Sunday in Bowmanvillc. For results of local athletes, see page three of Section Two. the new property assessment. assessment. Although O'Toole insists the downloading should neither raise nor lower taxes, Durham's elected officials blame most of the 1998 tax increase on the downloading downloading decision. Under the downloading process, the provincial government made municipalities municipalities responsible for some new spending such as social housing and GO Transit but took some of the educational costs off the tax bill. "They don't want us to show what their downloading downloading has cost," said an angry Clarington mayor at Monday's meeting of council's general purpose and administration committee. committee. Mayor Hamre says the province is downsizing by requiring municipalities municipalities to hire more staff to do work previously handled by the province, And Mayor I-Iamrc also argues that the local government government is far ahead of the province when it comes to increasing efficiency. "We've been doing those Continued on page 3 Three kilometres. It's not a huge distance by any standard. But for the Greenley family, a three kilometre trip home changed their lives. It was September of 1963. Thirteen-year-old Noreen Greenley, who lived on Preston's Rd. (Now Holt Road) in Maple Grove, had spent Saturday evening bowling with a friend. She was to get on a bus to go from her friend's home at Waverley Road and Old Highway Two in Bowmanvillc, home to Preston's Road. She never arrived. At 3 a.m. on Sept. 15, 1963, Norcen's father reported reported the girl missing to the Bowmanvillc Town Police. She should have been home shortly after 11 p.m., according according to the bus schedule. "That's the last indication of where anybody knew she was, at this bus stop, although we don't have anybody anybody who ever sees her at the bus stop," says Detective Greg Heasman of ■ the Durham Regional Police homicide unit. Today, almost 35 years later, Det. Heasman detective on the case Noreen Greenley is the acting lead He says, at the time, Burley Bus Lines ran regular service between Bowmanvillc and Whitby. The original police report says Noreen left to get on the bus around 11 p.m., then returned to her friend's house, saying she was cold. She then left again and her friend assumed she boarded the bus. "They interviewed the bus driver. He doesn't remember her getting on. Doesn't remember anybody anybody getting off at Preston's Road," says Heasman. In 1963, the Durham Regional Police had not yet been formed. Bowmanvillc Town Police quickly requested help from Ontario Provincial Police. But they did not find any clue as to Norecn's whereabouts. whereabouts. The local media of the time shows huge search parties - 400 men, in at least one case - searching for Continued on page 2 Police Warn Of Break-ins A number of break-and-enters and attempted break- and-enters have occurred in Clarington in the past week. Inspector Ross Smith, of Durham Regional Police Clarington Unit, says the area "may have a tendency at the present time toward more break and enters." He suggests residents -- especially those in rural areas -- be vigilant in locking doors. Also, he advises people leaving home to ask neighbours to keep an eye on Shop the Rest p; Buy from the Best! S3LEZUZra routine, mnciaw. mma.mram Your load General Matant dealer for the pant 2t> warn. , 166 King St, E. f.25th Telephone 623-3396 lAene James Publishing , COMPANY LIMITED Printing Professionals Since 1854 Telephone: 623-3303 62 King St, West Bowmanvillc Bownmnville's Movers for 50 Years. Telephone 623-4433 Stork Monte Report ( Hasenhindl -- "It's a Boy"