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. Stevenson snags Tory nomination Former MPP Ross Stevenson launched the first step of a politi- cal comeback Monday evening as he was the "clear winner" of the Conservative nomination for the federal riding of Durham. Stevenson defeated Oshawa City alderman Larry McLean by a wide margin at the meeting which Ross Stevenson (left) was a clear attracted over 1,000 Tories to the Sikorski Hall in North Oshawa. More than 700 ballots were cast, and while the breakdown was not made public, Glenn Wright announced that Stevenson was the "clear winner" over McLean. Even before the balloting took place, it was evident from the winner over Larry McLean for the Conservative nomination in the riding of Durham. Reflecting the trends in resi- dential development in Scugog Township, enrolments at area schools continue to creep up- wards, according to a survey by the Star last week. Virtually all schools in the Township report an increase in en- rolments this fall over last year, though the increase at some is more dramatic than others. In releasing enrolment num- Desperate need for two guards Scugog Township is trying desperately to hire two crossing guards, and Township administra- tor Earl Cuddie warned last week that unless the positions are filled, school children will have to cross busy Highway 7A on their own. "The Township has been ad- vertising for the guards since Au- gust without success," Mr. Cuddie told the Star last week. Crossing guards are needed for two locations in Port Perry. One to work at the intersection of Highway 7A and the Oshawa Road; and the other at the crossing on Highway 7A at the back of RH Commish School. During the first week of school, officers with the Durham Police filled in because of the emergency situation, but Mr. Cuddie said the Police force will not continue to assign officers to work as school crossing guards. On occasion in the past, Township staff, including Mr. Cuddie, have filled in when a crossing guard was off work due to illness. "We're desperate," he stated, and said it would be dangerous for children crossing Highway 7A at either location without the assis- tance of a crossing guard. The hiring of crossing guards is a municipal responsibility, not the School Boards. Mr. Cuddie said the positions would be most suitable for house- wives or retired individuals who can work in the morning at noon and after school. He said it amounts to about 15 hours per week and the pay is $6.25 per hour. Sign and vest are supplied by the Municipality. Gamblers reign! For the second time in three ears, the Greenbank Gamblers ave won an all-Ontario fastball title. Playing near flawless fastball over the weekend, the Gamblers captured the OASA Intermediate Open crown at the tournament in London. Two years ago, the Gamblers were victorious in the Intermediate C Division tournament played in Port Perry. Gambler general manager said his team's performance in London . was the "best even in the team's history." The team got great pitching, timely hitting, and near perfect de- fense in going through this tough tournament without a loss. Terry Till batted .429 in the tournament and was named MVP for his efforts and in game one, Russ Korbak fanned 16 opposi- tion batters en route to a one-hit 4-0 victory. For complete d:tails on the Gamblers fine accomplishment, see article on the sports pages in this edition of the Star. number of placards that Stevenson had a lot of support among the delegates. A large group of people from Stevenson's home area of Ux- bridge. arrived at the meeing on several buses. Stevenson spent six years from 1981 to 1987 as the provin- cial MPP for the riding of Dur- ham York, including a stint as minister of Agriculture. He lost his seat to Bill Ballinger in the Liberal sweep across Ontario in the last provincial election. Vol. 122 No. 42 Dressed in a dark grey busi- ness suit, white shirt and navy tie, Stevenson told the delegates he is a supporter of the Free Trade agreement with the United Stat- ers. "The global economy demands that we compete in the world," he stated. A good portion of his speech was devoted to outlining what he called the "opportunities" that the federal Conservative Government has given Canadians over the past four years. Tuesday, September 13, 1988 He noted the reduction in in- terest rates, unemployment levels, and the economic boom that has hit Durham and much of Ontario.. And he said the best social program is a genuine opportunity for a good job for anyone willing to work. Stevenson was nominated by Marion Manders of Clarke Town- ship and Merrill Van Camp of Scugog Township. McLean, nominated by Irv Harrell, also an Oshawa alder- (Turn to page 2) Copy 50¢ 48 Pages bers after the first week, school principals noted that they likely will change with late registrations and transfers. * The school with the largest increase in students was Immacu- late Conception Seperate in Port Perry where principal John Arbour said 315 students are enrolled. That's an increase of 55 over last year, and Mr. Arbour said this by a higher number than anticipat- Part of the reason for the in- crease he said, is due to the fact that graduating grade 8 class is small, and there is a large number of students at the Kindergarten and Junior grade levels. Mr. Arbour said the school will be seeking to add two addi- tional portable classrooms for next September, if the enrolment rate continues to increase. More than a few motorists were sli two car garage moving slowly alon of what was going 'on, see photo There are 14 teachers at Im- maculate Conception School. Cartwright Public School in Blackstock also reports a fairly substantial increase in enrolment this year. According to principal Roden Rutledge, 561 students arrived for classes last week, up from 539 last year. There is a staff of 28, and Mr. Rutledge told the Star he is hope- ful that the Board will agree to add an additional class at the school. R.H. Cornish P.S. in Port Perry, by far the largest elemen- tary school in the Township, if not all of Durham, continues to grow. Enrolment as of last Friday morning was 1117 students, an increase of 34 over last year. There are 62 teachers, a principal and two vice principals at this School enrolments continue to creep up school which has 19 portables on the grounds. Enrolment pressures at Cor- nish and Prince Albert P.S. will be eased next year when the new elementary school on Simcoe Street North is completed. At Prince Albert P.S., princi- pal Susan Johnson said the enrol- ment this fall is 426 students, up six over last year. There are 24 teaching staff at this Kindergarten to grade 6 school, including spe- cial education classes. The combined schools of Ep- som-Greenbank also report a slight increase in enrolments this all. : At Epsom there are 75 stu- dents in Kindergarten to grade 4, an increase of 8 over last year. And at Greenbank P.S., the in- crease is four students to 145 in (Turn to page 2) "t. AC 7 Pr rE hai ghtly surprised Saturday afternoon to see this g Lilla Street in Port Perry. For an explanation 'On' page two in' this edition