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"A Family Tradition for 126 Years" Education Centre gets the nod from trustees By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star Durham Board of Education trustees voted overwhelmingly in favor of going ahead with the construction of a new education centre in Whitby. The board voted 17-3 in favor of the proposal at its Monday, Nov. 9 meeting. Debate on the education cen- tre lasted about 90 minutes, Scugog Trustee Bobbie Drew said, adding it was free of hostil- ity and high emotions. All three of the opposing votes came from Oshawa councillors. Cy Elsey, who voted against the project, stated he was opposed to the project because he didn't want to see the board's head- quarters move out of Oshawa to the Taunton Road and Ander- son Street location in Whitby. "There was never any ques- tion of the need for it," Mrs. Drew said of the building which will replace the board's head- quarters at 555 Rossland Road in Oshawa and the additional office space itleases. She did say, however, that the board doesn't expect all Dur- ham Region residents to be in agreement with the board's de- cision. "A lot of people seem to think as long as we have portables we shouldn't be building an educa- tion centre," Mrs. Drew said. But portables will continue to be a reality in Durham until growth in the area slows down, she says, adding new schools are built to ministry standards of one classroom for every 30-35 students. In reality, she says very few classrooms can accom- modate that many students. Mrs. Drew said she is glad the project garnered the support of the majority of the board and at- tributes the high approval rat- ing with many factors. The board anticipates the project, which will take nearly two years to complete, will stim- ulate the economy. An estimat- ed 600 jobs are expected to be created and terms of the con- tract agreement specify that Di- acon Contractors Ltd. must make every effort to employ lo- cal trades and labor, and utilize local suppliers. The tender also came in $3 million under the board's esti- mated cost. The board will also take advantage of lower inter- est rates. Reports also show that over a 20 year period it will be $3 mil- lion cheaper to build the new ed- ucation centre than to lease ad- ditional office space. At present the board's administration works out of the head office on Rossland Road, as well as leas- ing space in five other office buildings. Mrs. Drew said if the board was to continue leasing, it would cost about $26.8 million over 20 years. The education centre is expected to cost $23.8 million. Students will also benefit from the move, she said, adding administration will be more effi- cient if every department is lo- cated under one roof. Additional savings will also be recognized by incorporating the education centre with Sin- clair Secondary School. The school and the education centre * FRAMER'S GALLERY CLEARANCE CENTRE IS NOW OPEN! 25% to 75% ol jil=AV/TaViigligle] Talis] e]g=]) 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday------------- 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday---------- 10:00am to 5:00pm TCT EEREEE 12:30pm to 4:30pm 233 OQueen St, Port Perry 2 doors east of Framer's Gallery will be built simultaneously and will be joined by a link building which will house food services, child care, shipping and receiv- ing areas, central heating and cooling plants, electrical service and telephone switch board equipment. The two facilities will also share parking, water, sewer and gas services, meeting rooms and a fire hydrant sys- tem. The total budget for Sinclair Secondary School is $24.9 mil- lion. The board will receive more than $11.7 million in pro- vincial and child care grants. No provincial funding will be awarded to the education cen- tre. The average annual cost per public school household is ex- pected to be $4.55 per year for 15 years. TA EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. LIL 189 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF ! GENERAL INSURANCE "NATIONAL \Y§ TRUST A Division of National Victoria NN. I and Grey Trustco . 0 1 YEAR ANNUAL INTEREST 7.25% - 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice. Ji 6 oy ERB, #0 BATTAL ion $3 Scugog Shores Museum Village has added a First World War display featuring Ontario County's 116th Battalion. Local histo- ry buff Gary Roncetti has been cataloging the items. Museum curator Kim McLaughlin shows off a banner and uniform for the battalion. [N Wn) u ecor Centre 239 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2379 SALE SALE Lizy All In-stock Wallpaper $6.99 s/r All Book Orders 20 %0 - 40 Yo off All Benjamin Moore Paint At wholesale prices *deep base colours extra Henshall's Small to Plus Sizes LIMITED 241 Queen Street, Port Perry FOR HER Cotton Blouses & Slacks from 39.99 also Dresses, Purses, Scarves & Jewellery IN-STOCK BREASTED BLAZERS FOR 89.00 SINGLE reg. 129.00 FOR HIM Ties from 25.00 also Gloves, Silk Boxer Shorts, Hankies, Wallets Tie Clips & Bars bl Finc Clothing for 11M 3 HEED