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The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Friday, May 28, 199V Page 3 SI)e Clartngton 3nbepenbent ®fje Courtice Snbepenbent Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited Publishers of The Canadian Statesman P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanvillc, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Fax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. lnternet-statesman@ocna.org For 145 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher - John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Rick James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. 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"Our new school was designed with students in mind and provides an environment environment to inspire them. The design of St. Elizabeth reflects our belief that academic and spiritual enlightenment arc inseparable partners in the learning process. Our devotion devotion to the Catholic faith is evident throughout this structure structure and in the hearts, minds and actions of all who contribute contribute to this learning community." community." "St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School has been in operation now for nine months" notes Don Folz, Director of Education. "If our official opening was delayed, our determination to soar in spirit surely was not. That spirit is alive in this place every day; it is heard in the laughter of children, in the caring tones of teachers imparting wisdom and in voices voices joining together in choir. It can'be seen too, in the faces of those children as they scurry home to deliver new found knowledge and in their work displayed throughout this new school. Truly our spirit soars." Cathy McGuire, Principal of St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School says, "the splendor of this fine new building reminds us all that our responsibility goes beyond providing a learning learning environment; we must seed the joy of learning. It is a responsibility that St, Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School gratefully gratefully accepts. We will work hard to follow the example of St. Elizabeth, whose nurturing, nurturing, faithful and trustworthy character is inspirational for all of us who seek to build this new community." Located at 610 Longworth Avenue, the new four million dollar facility totals 41,000 square icet in size. Constructed to house 500 students, students, the school includes 13 regular classrooms, 3 kindergarten kindergarten classrooms, general purpose room, guidance centre, centre, health unit, library, resource centre, special education education room and lunch room. His Excellency Bishop James. L. Doyle, Bishop of Peterborough, will officially Bless the school during the celebration with assistance from Father Garry Leahy, Parish Priest at St. Joseph's Parish in Bowmanvillc and the students and staff of St. Elizabeth. Special guests who will be attending are John O'Toole, MPP, Durham Region; Caroline Burke, Board Chairperson; Sister Irene Baker, Superior General, Sisters of St. Joseph; Don Folz, Director of Education; Bcv Ferguson - Chairperson, St. Elizabeth Catholic School Council; Anne Scott, Contractor, Bradscot Inc.; Rosemary Gannon, Ministry of Education and Training and Jerry Pilon, Architect, Salter Farrow Pilon Architects Inc. Samantha Paradis, a Grade 7 student at St. Elizabeth, will be speaking as the representative representative of the students of St. Elizabeth. Entertainment will be provided provided by the student and staff choirs, the Dance and Cheer Club, the primary students and the grade seven students from St. Elizabeth. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome welcome to attend. For further information, please contact Nancy Sharpe, Manager of Communications and Freedom of Information/Prolcction of Privacy at 748-4861, ext. 245, or St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School in Bowmanvillc at (905) 697- 9155. 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"We will simply require that the institutions do that," said Minnie when asked how the tuition cut was possible. Morrison said the cut would result in a saving of about $340 a year for university university students. "That's just a start," he admitted. "The NDP has learned a lesson in government government and has come out with a financially, responsible plan." The Green Parly's Thompson felt the answer in terms of the cost of a post- secondary education was simple. "Tuition fees. Okay -- lower them. They're too high," she said. The Green Party platform also calls for students to work in the community community in exchange for their college or university educa tion, she said. Health care issues also evoked a great deal of emotion emotion from some questioners. O'Toole said the major problem problem in health care locally is the fact Durham Region receives less per capita funding funding Ilian other areas. He said lie's been working to change that. 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