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me Canadian statesman, bowmanville, Wednesday, March 1WV Paste J Council Salaries Total $140,000 by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer Salaries and expenses for Clarington's municipal council totalled $161,876.14 last year. The numbers, released at Monday's general purpose and administration committee meeting, show salaries totalling $144,732, with milage, conferences, meals and other expenses accounting for the remaining $17, 144.14. Councillors Mary Novak and Jane Rowe took home a basic pay of $12,000 plus an expense allowance of $6,000 for a total gross pay of $ 18,000 each. That number reflects the retroactive pay increases council approved back in November. Councillor Rowe said that although she accepted accepted the increase, she donated her retroactive pay hike to the Durham Community Foundation's Clarington Fund. Councillors John Mutton, Charlie Trim and Jim Schell, who decided not to take the pay increase, look home a basic pay of $10,593 plus an expense allowance of $5,285 for a gross pay of $15,889 each. Councillor Troy Young ended up with a basic pay of $10,710 after accepting the pay increase, but not the retroactive pay. Added to that is his expense allowance of $5,355 for a total of $16,065. Mayor Diane Hamrc took home $30,000 in basic pay plus $15,000 in expenses for a total gioss pay of $45,000. For her Regional duties, Mayor Hamrc .was also paid $22,446. With milage and conference expenses that total comes to $25,740.21. Regional Pay Clarington's Regional representatives, Mutton and Novak, arc each paid $22,446 plus milage and expenses. For Novak that totals $25,296.93 and for Mutton the total is $24,849.09 - $2,403.09 of which represents milage expenses expenses he donated back to the Region of Durham. Council members arc also paid an small fee for serving on boards of conservation authorities. Thinking Day Crafts In celebration of Lord and Lady Badcn-Powcll's birthdays, Darlington District hosted an International Evening for the Enniskillen and Hampton Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders. Guide Elizabeth Dermarker (left) and Brownie Meghan Ronson enjoy using their talents to create a handicraft. The girls were busy making a camp hat decoration. Others enjoyed tasting food from around the world and watching highland dancers. Each year, Guides and Scouts honor their organization's founders on Thinking Day. Forecasters Predid Up to 75 Centimetres Today. It Snow! Let by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer If you woke up to snow this morning, it shouldn't have come as a big surprise. Environment Canada meteorologists meteorologists yesterday issued a weather warning for this area. Snow was expected to start falling early this morning, and continue well into this afternoon, afternoon, said Meteorologist Tom Noga. "You could see up to 15 centimetres centimetres of snow," he predicted yesterday. "We're just not certain certain how much rain will be mixed in to reduce the amount of snow. It'll be messy through the rush hour period, anyway." Noga said the storm was a result of a disturbance moving toward the lower Great Lakes from the southwest. While Clarington was expected to receive a fair amount of snow, other areas might have it even worse. "Regions further east of you, toward the Ottawa Valley, may be in for even a more signifi cant snowfall," said Noga. Don't get in a rush to put the snow shovel away after tomorrow tomorrow cither -- Noga said this area may be in for more snow during the later stages of the week. Thursday is expected to be cold and windy, with the possibility possibility of flurries. Noga said Friday is likely to be "a pretty nice day, though a little on the cold side." More of the white stuff is predicted for Friday night and also into Saturday. NAME GAME Carlisle Avenue -- was named after Clifton H. Carlisle, a native of Akron, Ohio, who was sent to Bowmanvilic to mobilize Goodyear's new Canadian plant. Sod was turned in the area of Carlisle Ave. in November of 1911 when Goodyear built about 50 homes for their employees during the company's company's first war growth period. The area had previously been the agricultural agricultural fairgrounds. In time, Mr. Carlisle ascended to the position of president of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada. Curious about the origins of a local name? Do you know the story behind of a Clarington place name? Contact The Statesman at 623-3303 (fax: 623- 6161) or write us at The Canadian Statesman, Box 190, 62 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K9. Our e- mail address is: statesman@ocna.org CURE Contract Ratified A contract agreement between the Peterborough, , Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District , School Board and Local 1453 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) was ratified last weekend. A tentative deal was reached last Wednesday. Workers voted on the agreement Sunday in Peterborough. Nearly 400 librarians, mail clerks, secretaries, cduca- ' tional assistants, custodians, maintenance workers, computer computer specialists, crossing guards and other support staff have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 1998. The new agreement is a one-year deal. Workers will receive a lwo-and-a-half percent wage rate increase retroactive to Jan. 1. As well, dental coverage will improve. The Board agreed no members of the unit will be laid off in 1999. The contract also includes an agreement to discuss and explore ways and means of contracting in work which is currently contracted out. Provisions of the old contract have been modified to facilitate appropriate training in the event of new technological changes. And, new language has been ■ introduced to this contract to allow part-time employees to apply to temporarily replace full-time employees who arc on extended leaves of absence. "I am pleased that the CUPE membership and the board have ratified the contract," said Caroline Burke, chair of the board, in a media release. "With commitment and dedication, dedication, we have managed to come together and work through ' this difficult economic time. The parties worked together to negotiate improvements which recognize CUPE's valued contributions." "The negotiations were friendly and our CUPE negotiator negotiator did an excellent job," says local CUPE President Charlie McNulty. "The main concerns of our members, including job protection, no decrease in benefits and a wage increase , have been addressed by the new contract. The agreement reflects the type of commitment that protects the interests of employees, while ensuring that the Board will continue to provide a high quality of education to the students." Prowl With the Owls It's time for the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's 2nd Annual "Owl Prowl". Back by popular demand, this year's event will be offered at the Ganaraska ' Forest Centre Saturday, March 6 for adults. The program runs from 7 p.rn. to 9 p.m. If you've always wondered what the forest is like at night, then this is the program for you. After learning about owls during a short slide show, we will head out into the . forest on a guided walk. Preregistration is required as space is limited to 30 peo- ." pie. Please call the GRCA at (905) 885-8173 for informa- , lion. Week-Long Event Means Big Bucks for Big Brothers After a week of bowling Big Brothers of Clarington's Annual Bowl for Millions Campaign has come to an end. During the week of February 20- 27 individuals, organizations, restaurants, restaurants, businesses, industries, churches, service clubs, etc. came out in support of Big Brothers of Clarington. To kick off "Big Brothers' Bowl for Millions" a Youth Tournament was held on Saturday, February 20th at Newcastle Bowling Alley. A team of boys and a team of girls from the youth bowlers of Bowmanvilic and Newcastle competed in a friendly challenge with the teams from Bowmanvilic narrowly defeating the teams from Newcastle. Trophies and prizes courtesy of Hooper's Trophy Centre and Sonbon Homes will be given to bowlers at their annual bowling bowling banquet. The youth tournament was followed followed by three days of bowling courtesy courtesy of Liberty Bowl. During this week more than 300 bowlers participated participated and so far they raised $12,924.42. There are still a few groups that have not turned in any money, so it is still hopeful that the goal oi" $20,000 set by the Bowl For Millions Committee will be reached. At each bowling time, the bowlers were able to enjoy Timbits courtesy of Tim Horton's (Courticc) and received Fry coupons thanks to McDonald's Family Restaurants. Bowlers also had the opportunity to win free draw prizes which were provided provided by Nike Canada, Sav-A-Lot Discount Store and Butson Electric, Other draw prizes will be made for bowlers turning in $65 or more by 2 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 1999 to the Big Brothers office. (1 chance for every $65 ie $325 = 5 chances). Children participating will have the chance at winning Monster Truck II Computer game if they collect over $65 and it is turned into the office by 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 1999. Contributing to the draw prizes are Blue Circle Cement, Marlene King, Orono Weekly Times, Hewlitl Packard and Richardson Farms. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATIO 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville LIC 3A2 Telephone: (905) 697-2856 f, K "March Monday 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Walking Exercise Gentle Exercise Beginners Tai Chi Tai Chi Yoga Yoga g 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Walking Exercise Gentle Exercise Beginners Tai Chi Tai Chi Yoga Yoga 15 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Walking Exercise Gentle Exercise Beginners Tai Chi Tai Chi Yoga Yoga 22 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Walking Exercise Gentle Exercise Beginners Tai Chi Tai Chi Yoga Yoga 29 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Walking Exercise Gentle Exercise Beginners Tai Chi Tai Chi Yoga Yoga Tuesday 2 10:00 a.m. Social Bridge 10:00 a.m. Euchre 12:00 noon Hot Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Square Dancing 1:00 p.m. Newcomers Club 1:00 p.m. Darts, Billiards, Games, Ping Pong, etc. 9 10:00 a.m. Euchre 10:00 a.m. Social Bridge 12:00 noon Hot Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Square Dancing 1:00 p.m. Newcomers Club 1:00 p.m. Darts, Billiards, Games, Ping Pong, etc. 16 9:30 a.m. Osleo Support Group 10:00 a.m. Euchre 10:00 a.m. Social Bridge 12:00 noon Hot Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Square Dancing 1:00 p.m. Newcomers Club 1:00 p.m. Darts, Billiards, Games, Ping Pong, etc. 23 10:00 a.m. Euchre 10:00 a.m. Social Bridge 12:00 noon Hot Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Square Dancing 00 p.m. Newcomers Club 00 p.m. Games Room, • Billiards 7:30 p.m. Hove a Good Doris Day! 30 10:00 a.m. Euchre 10:00 a.m. Social Bridge 12:00 noon Hot Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Square Dancing 1:00 p.m. Newcomers Club 1:00 p.m. Darts, Billiards, Games, Ping Pong, etc. Wednesday 3 9:00 a.m. Walking 9:00 a.m. Exercise 10:00 a.m. Modified Exercise 1:00 p.m. Shuffleboard 1:00 p.m. Drop-in Games Room 10 9:00 a.m. Walking 9:00 a.m. Exercise 10:00 a.m. Modified Exercise 1:00 p.m. Shuffleboard 1:00 p.m. Drop-in Games Room 17 9:00 a.m. Walking 9:00 a.m. Exercise 10:00 a.m. Modified Exercise 1:00 p.m. Drop-in Games Room 11:00 ■ 8:00 Blood Donor Clinic 24 9:00 a.m. Walking 9:00 a.m. Exercise 10:00 a.m. Modified Exercise 1:00 p.m. Shuffleboard 1:00 p.m. Drop-in Games Room 1:30 p.m. Arthritis Management - Lorraine Grant Q1 9:00 a.m. Walking 9:00 a.m. Exercise 10:00 a.m. Modified Exercise 1:00 p.m. Shuffleboard 1:00 p.m. Drop-in Games Room Thursday 4 9:00 a.m. Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Yoga 1:00 p.m. Bunka 1:00 p.m. Bridge 1:00 p.m. Euchre 1:00 p.m. Darts. Billiards, etc. 2:00 p.m. 55 Alive Driving Course 11 9:00 a.m. Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Yoga 1:00 p.m. Bridge 1:00 p.m. Euchre 1:00 p.m. Darts, Billiards, etc. 2:00 p.m. 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course 18 9:00 a.m. Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Yoga 1:00 p.m. Euchre 1:00 p.m. Social Bridge 1:00 p.m. Darts, Billiards, etc. 2:00 p.m. 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course 25 9:00 am - Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Yoga 1:00 p.m. Euchre 1:00 p.m. Social Bridge 1:00 p.m. Darts. Billiards, etc. 2:00 p.m. 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course Friday 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Walking Crafts - gift bags Shuffleboard Free To Be Me Book Club Drop-In Bingo 12 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Walking Crafts - ceramics Shuffleboard Free To Be Me Book Club Drop-In Bingo 19 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Walking Crafts - picture frames Shuffleboard Free To Be Me Book Club Social Dancing 26 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Walking Crafts - T or sweatshirts Shuffleboard Free To Be Me Book Club Drop-In Bingo Reminder: The Downstairs Games Room is now available for drop-in darts, ping pong, games, cribbage, etc. Also, Billiards on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesday, March 23,1999 • 7:30 p.m. Smile Theatre Production Have a Good Doris Davl Tickets: $8.00 each at the Centre or at the Door. 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