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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" New mandate may include policy, hiring SCCs get more power with ministry initiative By Rik Davie Special to the Star School community councils will have more say in the day-to-day operation of the Durham District School Board, according to an initiative launched by Education Minister Janet Ecker. - In an announcement last week, Ms Ecker said that regulations governing school community coun- Por T PERRY Sea cils (SCCs) will be revised to give the volunteer bod- 'ies more say in such mat- ters as school dress codes, implementation of educa- tion policy, and even the hiring of principals and vice-principals. Some of the proposed changes are not new to Durham schools, accord- ing to board Director of Education Grant Yeo. "Our SCCs already have STAR 20. Coddle a drink at the bar 21. Finish start 23. Itsy 24. Mouse-sighting shout 25. Muck 28. Bellboy's signal 32. Three, in Pisa 33. Chirp 35. Once known as 36. Attain through work 38. Mother of Pollux 39. Actor Elliott 40. Bad _____, Germany 42. Fish partner 44. French term of endearment 47. London bye-byes 49. Antiquated 51. BYU's state 54. Friday, e.g.: abbr 55. Blend 56. Scope lead-in 657. "Getthee nunnery" (Hamlef) (2 wds.) 58. Evils 59. McClurg or Brickell 7 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 oo 21 |22 23 24 25 [26 |27 28 [29 |30 |31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 [41 42 |43 44 45 |46 47. |48 49 50 51 52 |53 54 55 56 57 58 59 ACROSS DOWN 1. Word that stops Dobbin 1. Vane dir. 5. Uses a scythe 2. Bali 9. Campanella of baseball 3. Witness 12. "| Never For My 4. Secret Father" 5. Formulated 13. Blind as (2 wds.) 6. Newspaper item, for short 14. Julian Lennon's stepmom 7. Sallow 15. Ruse 8. Sly and the Family 16. Cretaceous creature 9. MGM film start 18. Commencement 10. Load CEE Crossword Answers on pg. 19 11. Ancient times 17. Took to court 19. Flue dirt 21. Sampras of tennis 22. Jealous wife of mythology 23. Lawn blemish 26. Controversial birds of the Northwest 27. Tappan _____ Bridge (Hudson River span) 29. Demanded 30. Tide type 31. Jewels 34. Verbal finesse 37. Twerp 41. Home of the Heat 43. couture 44. Outlay 45. Les Miserables author 46. Rock Hall of Famer James 47. Kiss' partner 48. Expands 50. Address book abbr 52. Former ring champ £3. Laughing sound INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED Pernaonal, Professional Service Since 1917 HOME * FARM * AUTO COMMERCIAL & LIABILITY 193 Queen St., Port Perry (905) 985-7306 Ecker a role in the development of school improvement plans, review of safe school policies and safe arrival policies," he said. "We already consult with the SCCs in a general way on the selection of princi- pals and vice-principals." What he is waiting for is a clearer definition in the role SCCs may play in principal selection. "We may have to see if we must set up a special mechanism for it," Mr. Yeo said. "When Toronto tried this, they had two superin- tendents just to handle that issue. We don't have the luxury of that kind of staff time, so we are wait- ing to hear how the regula- tion reads." Minister Ecker said that the new regulation will set out "clear directions to (SCCs) on their role and responsibilities." The move causes some concern for Scugog trustee Directory of Coming Events Gentle Aerobics Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Mondays and/or Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Masonic Hall, Port Perry. New members welcome. Mary 655-5917. - Weight Watchers Blackstock on Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. For more informa- tion call Janice at 986-5126. Every Thursday Heart to Heart - A spiritual & physical (Fae.Bo) workout for women - 10-11:15 a.m. Victory Christian Centre, 593 Alma St., Port Perry. 985-1346 or 655-3407. Family Resource Centre Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry - Mondays 9 am. - 1 p.m. & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Info. 985-3976. Every Second Wednesday Louise Patterson Craft Guild meets every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church base- ment. Bring your lunch. New members welcome. Ruth 985- 3422. Sunday Evenings Concerts in the park - 7 p.m. sharp at Gazebo. Wednesday Evenings Tuba, trombone, euphoni- um, baritone sax and tenor sax players needed - Uxbridge Community Concert Band - 7- 9 p.m. Call 852-7584. July 3-14 Hoskin Stables Horsemanship Courses - 9 - noon. Call 986-5558,986- 4558. Wednesday & Thursday July 12 & 13 FOR REPLACEMENT AUTOMOTIVE GLASS 985-8507 I 1575 Hwy. 7A « Port Perry L Serving Port Perry, bridge and surrounding areas since 1981 | | FREE MOBILE SERVICE ! Antique Show & Sale - Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay. Wednesday - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Info. 328-0905. Saturday, July 15 Port Perry Lions Club Demolition Derby - 5:30 p.m. Info. 985-8553. Tuesday, July 18, 25 Aug. 1, 8, 15 Thursday, July 20, 27 Aug. 3, 10, 17 Beginner Yoga - Port Perry, instructor Marg Smith - 9:30 - 11 a.m. Call 985-1655. Saturday, July 22 Pine Ridge Garden Club - floral exhibition - Farndale Gallery - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info. 986-5330. July 17 - 28 Hoskin Stables Horsemanship Courses - 9 - noon. Call 986-5558;986- 4558. - July 25 Free Personal Development & Employability* Workshop Series presented by I.D.E.A's/SM.A.R.T. Inc, for all women aged 18 & over in Pickering Village. For info. call (905) 434-6789. July 29 Durham West Junior Farmers 55th anniversary - Sunderland Community Centre. Info. 985-3595. July 31 - Aug. 12 Hoskin Stables Horsemanship Courses - 9 - noon. Call 986-5558;986- 4558. Sept. 9 Garden Tour - call 986- 5330. Coming Events sponsored by A------ PORT PERRY auto glass & trim ud. COMPLETE AUTO CLEAN-UP cars-trucks-vans - WINDOW TINTING - Bobbie Drew. "I think this leans toward what the govern- ment is attempting with extracurricular activities," said Mrs. Drew. "That is, that it seems to be legisla- tion and regulating volun- teers. That bothers me. Not every parent who wants to be involved will have the time for the workload that may be placed on them." As for rumours that this type of regulation may be the beginning of the end for trustees, Mrs. Drew is cautious. "I would hope that this province would look at what happened in New. Brunswick (where trustees were abolished and then reinstated)," she said. "What they did four years ago clearly didn't work, and now they are going back to locally elected representatives." Board chair Doug Ross thinks school trustees will continue to be the peo- ples' representatives. "We were the first form of organized government in this country, and I think, when the dust settles, the public at large sees the value in having elected trustees," he said. It is expected that the regulations will be announced in the fall. Durham Police were called to Shoppers' Drug Mart in Port Perry after a man stole $250 worth of disposal razors. Police report that a man entered the Queen St. drug store around 7:30 p.m. on July 6. When he left approximately 15 min- utes later, he tripped a shoplifting alarm, and ran. Man is sought after stealing $250 worth of disposable razors A quick inventory of the store revealed that the suspect had taken a large quantity of dispos- able razors. He is described as a white male, around 25 years of age, with a slim build and short dark hair. He was wearing a light- coloured jacket and jeans and a T-shirt. Moms, tots can swim for free The Optimist Club of Uxbridge sponsors a free swimming program for single moms and tots or teen moms in the area. The program is offered every Thursday at Uxpool from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Instructor Susan Evans welcomes all moms to the group who would enjoy teaching their children the basics of swim- ming and water safety. Classes continue every Thursday until the end of August. There will also be Infant and Child CPR training incorporated into the pro- gram if requested. This program is coordi- nated by the North Durham Teen Parent Committee. Call 1-800-214-7163 to register, or for more information. PORT PERRY DENTAL OFFICE ORTHODONTIST Dr. Nan . PERIOD ® INSURANCE ASSIGNMENT ACCEPTED (WE COLLECT FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES) ® PAYMENT PLANS ARRANGED ® SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT ra ISA NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Baldan NTIST ® EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE = DENTISTRY WHILE YOU SLEEP ® GENERAL ANAESTHESIA AVAILABLE A 462 PAXTON ST. (ACROSS FROM PORT PERRY HOSPITAL)