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PAGE 4 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, SEPTEMBER 18,2002 www.durhamrcgion.com KPR to make pitch for cash BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer CLARINGTON - The local public school board is getting a chance to ask the Province's Education Equality Task Force for more money. The Ministry of Education announced announced last May the task force would review the current funding model. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Dr. Avis Glaze, director of education for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, with board chairman Bob Willsher, will provide proof of why the board needs more money. An 83-prige submission submission has been developed for the presentation. "We obviously won't be going through the entire document, we only have 15 minutes," said Mr. Willsher. "We have strong issues around special education, financial support to address employee salaries..." There are concerns for remote and rural areas in the district, which stretches from Clarington to Peterborough. Peterborough. Maintaining schools, transportation, transportation, technology, and professional de- Bob Willsher: 'We want (the task force) to know we really do consider education an investment investment and that investment is a lot slower than it should be.' velopment are also problems crying for solutions. He said retirement gratuities, gratuities, a major concern in the past, have We Couldn't "Bear" It Four out of five kids are not correctly buckled into a car seat when riding in a motor vehicle. Is your child one of them? At Tire Co-operators, we care about the safety of young children, so we partnered with the Canada Safety Council and the Infant and Toddler Safety Association to help address this alarming statistic. Find out more about correct installation and use of car seats at a Buckle Up Bears car seat clinic: Sunday September 29 • 9 am to 12 noon Clarington Fire Hall (Sponsored by Laura Sciore ) To book an appointment call The Co-operators at 1-877-455-6455 Me Up KBMSfe ti&the Study Commencement Highway 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference and Route Location/Concept Design Individual EA The Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in partnership with Ontario SuperBuild Corporation and in consultation with the Region of Durham, is undertaking an Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference and Route Location/Concept Design EA for the extension of Highway 407 from ils existing terminus at Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115, plus a freeway link connecting to Highway 401 in each of Whitby and Clarington. The need for Highway 407 through Durham was determined in the 1989 "Highway 407 Overview Study". MTO then initiated Route Planning/Environmental Assessment studies for Highway 407 and the two links. This work resulted in the identification of a recommended route; however, a decision was made lo defer submission of the Environmental Assessment Reports in 1994. The environmental assessment of Highway 407 and the links has now been consolidated into a single study, which will include construction of transitway corridors. THE PROCESS This project will fulfil the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (OEAA) as well as the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA). The study will first involve preparation of a Terms of Reference to provide a framework for the subsequent EA Study. If the Terms of Reference are approved by the Minister of Environment, the Route Location and Concept Design Individual EA will be undertaken. Reports will be prepared for public review and comment. Public involvement is crucial to the success of the Study In terms of identifying transportation needs and potential environmental Impacts throughout the corridor. In order to facilitate this participation, Public Information Centrés/Meetings will be held at key points in the study, the first expected in the fall of 2002. The time and locations of these will be advertised in local newspapers and on the project Web site: www.407eastea.com There is an opportunity at any time during the environmental assessment process for interested persons to provide comments and review outstanding Issues. If, at the completion ol the study, you (eel that serious concerns remain unresolved, you have the right to request that the Minister refer the project to a hearing. COMMENTS Any comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on tile lor use during the project and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used In accordance with tire Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception ol personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact either of the Individuals listed below. Mr. Doug Allingham, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager TSH Engineers Architects Planners 300 Water Street, Whitby, ON L1N9J2 Phono: 905-665-3474 or 1-866-840-5529 toll-froo Fax: 905-666-0221 E-mail: dnlllngham@tsh.ca Mr. John Slobodzlan Project Co-ordinator, Provincial and Environmental Planning Office Ontario Ministry of Transportation 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 Phono: 905-704-2204 Fax:905-704-2007 E-mail: John.Slobodzlan@mto.gov.on,ca slowed down, but remain a problem. "We want (the task force) lo know we really do consider education an investment investment and that investment is a lot slower than it should be," Mr. Willsher added. "We're missing opportunities for students we should have in the classroom." classroom." After the presentation, trustees will meet in October and complete a goalsetting goalsetting exercise to create key objectives objectives for the next three years. Once established, established, the plan will be presented to the board and, if approved, an action plan will be created. "We have a wealth of information and we'll get some good plans for KPR," Mr. Willsher assured. "It's important important for the community to understand understand clearly what the board's goals are for the next three years." Student, parent, and staff input from a survey completed last year will be taken into consideration when developing developing goals. Visit www.kpr.edu.on.ca to read KPR's submission to the board. Got a good news story? 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