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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 14,2001 PAGE 3 /^l * i Durham chairman gels new post uarmgton Anderson joins board of directors museums. for Association of Municipalities of Ontario art centre under review Councillors look for operating efficiencies v BYJACQUIEMclNNES ;-] Staff Writer 3 CLARINGTON - Clar- \ ington's cultural centres will ' undergo a review to deter- mine whether they could op- • ; r .erate more efficiently after "questions were raised by r. some museum board mem- bers, "I've heard a lot of con- cem from past and recent r„ board members about how ' time is spent at the niuse- urns," says Gord Robinson, f the vice-chairman of the '-'community services com- ; - mittee. He adds there may be J areas "that could be really -- tightened up," at the facili- r' ties. On Monday, Feb. 5, the C general purpose and admin- 4 istration committee recom- " mended a review of the Bowmanville Mtiseum, Clarke Museum and the Visual Visual Arts Centre. "The intent of this is for j community services to look ; at the structure of things ! which fall under its control," ! explained Jane Rowe, who 1 forwarded the recommenda- « tion. ! "There is no intent to pre- ' determine the result," she î said. 'This is in no way at- Î tacking any of the cominit- ! tees or boards. We are look- 2 ing for best practices and ; ways to work more effec- i lively," she said. Tire review l was originally to include the two museums but the Visual Arts. Centre was later, added . ÎSmÉ^usc it is also a cultural ijsifacility. "I'm glad to see the '•^Visual Arts Centre includ- «■ ,ed," said Coun. Rowe, who « 'noted the municipality is ; ; growing and cultural ser- v, vices is "a growth industry." I! Mayor John Mutton noted the review was the result result of a collective decision : "on the part of the councillors •; and not initiated by any indi- f vidual. "I didn't vvant anyone to ; get the impression this is any "■ kind of witch hunt," he said, v "If we're looking at efficien- f cies internally and with our ; 1 neighbours . (other munici- g 1 palities) it's also important to j! look at efficiencies for our j; external agencies," said the »! mayor. ! ; Following the meeting, !: Coun. Robinson noted, "We j ; have to make the appear- ! ance, for Mr. Harris, we are }.; making an effort to tighten ! ■ down and save money. I feel j ! very strongly if something is 31 ; not working properly, (fix it). ; ; In thé long picture, sorne- 21 .thing has to be done." Bowmanville Museum • ! board member Tim Tufts, î : who sat on the board during « ; The previous term of council, « 'says the previous Bow- • imanville Museum board did 1 feel the museums could pool 3 ; resources to operate more ef- i ficiently. When long-time i Orono curator Mark Jack- ! man resigned the board had J- suggested perhaps money 5; could be saved by bringing ^ ; .both museums under one V board and curator, he says. Durham Regional Chairman Chairman Roger Anderson has been appointed to the board of directors for the Association Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario (AMO). "I am delighted that such a dedicated and competent individual is now part of our 2000-2001 board team," says AMO president and Oakville Mayor Anne Mulvale, who beat Mr. Anderson in the race for association president by approximately 30 votes at the organization's annual conference conference in Ottawa last August. "We need individuals like Roger to help shape the municipal municipal sector's policies in this new millennium." Mr. Anderson, who's been involved with AMO for 10 years, serving as vice- the board" that can be passed along to the Province. According to AMO, the board of directors, which sets the policies policies for the association, has an ambi tious work plan ahead this year, which includes a new Municipal Act, a new municipal/provincial relationship and an infrastructure investment plan. I* finally happened ~ WOW! CLARINGTON WAY serving Bowmanville and surrounding area C905) 439-1434 ROGER ANDERSON president for four of the last five years, is also co-chairman co-chairman of AMO's land ambulance ambulance committee. He says lie'll continue to be involved in that aspect of AMO's work and is also looking forward forward to working with other members to "provide input to COUNCILLOR GORD ROBINSON 'I've heard a lot of concent...about how time is spent at the museums.' Correction A photo outline in the Feb. 7 edition : of The Cana-■ dian Statesman Statesman should have identified Belinda Clarke as a doctor of naturopathic medicine. The Canadian Statesman regrets regrets the error. 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ATTENTION ~ PUBLIC NOTICE: Former Clarington Cab phone number will become the Clarington Way as of March 15,2001. In all respect to Clarington Cab, their new phone number is (905) 623-4414. '.'.ViV.'.V.V.'.V.V.V/.Vi'/.V. v.v.v.v.sv.v.v.v 1'aViViV» •■■■•■ ■*■■■»■■■■■■■ «■ «■ I ■■■■■■■■■■ COUNCILLOR JANE ROWE 'This is in no way attacking any of the committees or boards.' Mr. Jackman was replaced..,,.,,., "It seemed redundant to- have two curators and two administrators when both museums are Clarington museums," explains Mr. Tufts. One thought was to have one administration system system for both museums and possibly the VAC with shared fund-raising efforts, he says. "The reason we put it forward forward was we hoped if it was the same administration some economies could be made with more money going to outreach and school programs." As well, he added, there could be some sharing of the collections so visitors to both sites could take advantage of both the Victorian and agricultural heritage of the area. Christian. Women's Club meets Feb. 20 BOWMANVILLE - Coping with loss will be die topic of the next meeting of the Clarington Christian Women's Club. Cheryl Fisher Fisher of Kingston will talk about dealing widi the loss of loved ones when the group meets, Tuesday, Feb. • 20 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Howard Johnson Bowmanville at Liberty Street and Hwy. 401, Admission is $5. To reserve, reserve, call 434-2745, 983- 6324, or e-mail penman- ion@holmail.com. 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