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Vol. 130 No. 20 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1996 COPY 65¢ ¢1¢ = 4¢ GST) Rumors of closure for Epsom P.S. unfounded "Rampant rumors" surrounding the possible closure of Epsom Public School have been greatly exaggerated, says Scugog's trustee. Bobbie Drew said last week that 126, likely wouldn't have been on the block even if a policy to consolidate smaller schools have been employed by the board last week. "I would really like to put this to rest, because it's dead in the water," she said. ; At a heavily attended meeting last . Monday night, trustees voted to send the long-standing policy back to staff for review. The policy, last used in 1984, calls for closure of schools with student populations under 200. " But there are cost factors that must also be considered before a a school could be closed under the exist- A ing policy, said Mrs. Drew. That means that even without policy revisions, Epsom would likely continue to oper- ate. "I feel that even if it did go to a school closure committee Epsom P.S. could have survived that process," Mrs. Drew said after last Monday's meeting. "The costs and savings (of a closure and amalgamation with Greenbank P.S.) weren't as significant as some of the others" identified for review under the policy. : "And if it ever comes to that, I think it can survive the process," the Turnto Page 3 the tiny school, with an enrollment of So Havin' a ball The Junior Girls' basketball team at S.A.Cawker P.S. in Port Perry is enjoying a great season. Up until last week they were undefeated, and recently took the Scugog Invitational and Scott Central tournaments. They're led by coaches Susan Watson and Ken Smart. King, Nicole Virtue, K The girls are: Deena Larsen, Carly Romeril, Samantha Spears, Stacey Cunningham, Amanda Sadler, Nichol Tanya Beach, Jaime Greer, and Rebecca Cruikshank. JEFF MITCHELL / PORT PERRY STAR risty Guthrie, Katie Bierness, Huge majority say no | to a GTA government | Bikers | By Jeff Mitchell an : Port Perry | Star By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star An overwhelming majority Scugog Township residents would not support being a part of a new Greater Toronto Area government, according to a recent survey. The township ran the survey in the local papers for two weeks, asking residents to answer whether they support- ed the GTA. Of the 759 returned surveys, 751 residents replied no and eight yes to the question "Do you want to be part of a Greater Turnto Page 21 tes No dice. That's the message sent to a Caesarea' motorcycle club by the courts in a rejection of their constitutional challenge of roadside checks by Durham Regional Police. The decision means bikers won't be allowed nr Court, general divisic roadside checks of guests g going to the bikers' - Caesarea property for parties in the summer of 1992 amounted to ar They sought $60,000 in damages, and an end to checks by te? Fri Linn AS Mr. to "run the roads", said a lawyer who argued '0 : the case. ng large-scale rbitrary detainment. pas Ferguson, who | Pontiacs - Buicks - GMC Trucks - & Goodwill Used Cars & Trucks BEE, BD PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 085-8474