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School gym is still closed, principal does a slow burn By KAREN SMITH The Champion Thse lire-gutted E.C. Drury sports complex remains closed while a provincial government agency that owns the building receives tenders, a frustrated high school principal said. E.C. Drury High School principal Linda Heaver said she's angry that it's taking so long to repair the gym, which is sealed off after being targeted by vandals in January. "There's been basically nothing done," she said. f"We appear to have very littie influence." The deadline for tenders fromn contractors intercsted in repairing the building is the end of April and the work is expected to be completed by the start of the next school year in September, Ms Heaver said. Te building is owned by the Ontario Realty à Corporation, a provincial govemment agency, and the The Canadien Champion. Tuesdav. Avril 20, 1999 -3 contents belong to thse Halton District School Board. Meanwhile, Halton Regional Police detectives con- tinue to investigate the suspicious lire, which ripped through one of two gymnasiums and an upstairs wrestling room, causing smoke damage to most of the free-standing building. The building also houses a swimming pool and offices. Destroyed were expensive wrestling mats, basket- baIl nets and championsbip banners. Investigators, who believe thse lire was deliberately set, have interviewed several people from those who have heard mumours to possible suspects. "There was no tangible result from the interviews. We're still seeking out more evidence," Det. Sgt. isekie Gordon said. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppera at 825-TIPS or Det. Constable Owen Gray at 878-5511, ext. 2419. Crime statistics at a glance Halton Regional Police Chief Ean Algar arrived at a recent administration and finance coin- mittee meeting armed with statis- tics showing that Halton's crime clearance rate is above both the provincial and national averages. Last year, Halton boasted a 43 per cent clearance, while Ontario and Canada weighed in the mid- thirties. Ean Algar Fax your Dateine items to 878-4943, or drop them off ut Our office, 191 Main St. East. If the office is closed, pieuse use the front door mail siot Last year, Halton police answered 82,000 calîs. While that number is down overaîl, more calîs were logged in Burlingtun and Milton than in the previous year. Halton calîs were also up in the first quarter of this year. Much of that can be attributed to accidents in January of this year. The 1998 record reports a dramatie drop in auto thefts, as well as break and enters. Property crimes were also substantially reduced. esee SLAMS on page 9 raa,*qv voutmmaIflr haldays? Viai tuwte Crudc wh.re more ftw 106 Park* wl be featured wfth Park stff f rom acroa 1bprvw avaUaNelo aiswerquestl&s Summer Job oppotul f.=d avttmU wUife dbpkys aid the Nearby aid NàhrW Cfv *%Mmo ad ustk«e vusidktArt MstvIuêud6aukutArtaIsstlo *Pm Atdiè - a midcaIcçadvedt m Itav»Onws wwWIIpoeI rm O(:NTARICOr CnWW &hAll u* PARKS St CeaPaoc e i ated betwme BudW«on (Q)$Uj Unitodi WAay of Haiton His United Way of Halton His, a volunteer organization that is dedicated to providing leadership in the raising and responsible allocation of funds to meet human needs and improve social conditions in a caring community, requires a visionary leader. As Executive Director you will report to a highly committed Board of Directors, working with them to develop goals, strategies and policies consistent with the organizations mission. We require a vexy special person who is a high energy leader with a proven track record in volunteer management. The candidate will bring the rgor of a business approach, combined with the sensitivity of gettingthings done in a voluoteer milieu. The ability to, manage financial. affairs; is required. A working knowledge of Simply Accounting and Microsoft Office is preferred. This is a temporary position with the possibility of permanent empînyment. Fax resumé before May 4, 1999 Selection Committee United Way of Halton Hilîs RO. Box 286, Halton Hilîs, L7G 4Y5 (905)-873-7892 Drop by and meet Canada's own Hall of Ea'aneL Laepaymfflts cire plus t=«e %vit ZERO dama, 1 s + Sec. an>' OAC Tems up ta .48 max hs ovailobo. S.. deale for dels. LOWEST FINANCE & LEASE RATES 0F THE YEAR ON USED CARS1 ATTIENTION ALL USED CAR 1BUYERSI IF WE DON'T HAVE THE CAR VOU'RE LOOKING FOR, WE CAN GET IT FOR YOU.., PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILSIII W - -àw- V/ -.1/