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---- 4 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2000 Student discovers home robbed A Port Perry High School student returned home from classes last week and found the front door to his home kicked in. Police report that some- time between 12:40 p.m. McDonald St. home by kicking in the front door. The door was extensive- ly damaged. Thieves stole a portable stereo valued at $300, a $600 electric bass guitar, and a Sony and 3:40 p.m. on Feb. 18 PlayStation and games thieves entered a worth $180. General GBS 100% New Whitby Location 10 Sunray St., Unit 16 BEARINGS, BELTS, SEALS For all makes of Tractors, Lawnmowers, Snowmobiles, Snowblowers and Cars Call (905) 668-9400 or 1-888-827-588 Canadian Owned and Operated Now on Bearing Service Inc. + Could mean expulsion for offences Trustees ponder violence policy By Rik Davie Special to the Star Durham District School Board trustees are consider- ing a motion that could see the immediate expulsion of students who commit violent acts. The notice of motion, put forth by Oshawa trustee Susan Shetler at Monday night's meeting, calls for a resolution stating "that the Durham District School Board pass a Zero Tolerance policy." Under questioning from board vice-chair Bobbie Drew and trustee Liz Roy about the meaning of zero tolerance in regards to violence, Ms Shetler did not clearly define what consequences her motion might dictate for violent behaviour. Ms Shetler said earlier that she wants a policy simi- lar to one implemented a few years ago in Scarborough. That policy allowed for the permanent expulsion of students participating in violent acts or bringing weapons to school. Staff at the board were asked to obtain copies of the Scarborough document. Ms Shetler has, in the past, called for the locking of school doors during class hours at secondary schools, and the possible use of metal detectors and guards in school buildings. Jane Wiest, an Oshawa trustee who tried unsuccess- fully at an earlier meeting to bring a similar motion for- ward, said that it is time for the issue to be addressed. "Students are being bullied in our schools," said Ms Wiest. "The ones being bullied are usually the smarter ones who the teachers like. Members of my own family have been vic- tims of this, and we cannot put our heads in the sand." Ajax trustee Brian Clarke, who is also a Toronto police officer, agreed that the issue needs to be addressed. "I think that recent events bring it to the forefront," he said. Mr. Clarke was referring to a recent shooting incident at a Toronto school that left three students wounded. "It (the problem of violence) won't get any better by delaying this," he said. The board asked for a report from staff, and the mat- ter will be addressed at an upcoming meeting of trustees. Scugog trustee Bobbie Drew said that she is willing to look at the current policies in place. "Anything we can do to help this problem, | am all for, provided that we do not take away the ability of our staff to deal with each situation as it comes along," said Mrs. Drew. Bobbie Drew YOUR *ENTIRE PURCHASE Includes all items at regular price only EVERYTHING GOES!"! Our Entire Stock* of Fashion Fabrics, Basics, Home Dec, Drapery, Notions Upholstery and More! *Excludes Patterns, Books, Promotional Items and Ends. "4 DAYS ONLY Sale Starts Thurs., Feb. 24 - Sun., Feb. 27 *EVERY ITEM ON SALE NOW? ( [A BRI YRYAYD, Huge Selection BUY 1 GET 2 FREE Sale continues. Buy 1 meter of selected fabric, get 2 meters free. Full meters only -off the same bolt. LOTS OF FREE PARKING 600 Grandview St. S., Oshawa (905)436-7589 BUTTERICK PATTERNS Buy 1 Butterick pattern at the regular price GET 2 FREE Of equal or less value in stock patterns only. ' STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9to 9 Sat. 9 to ¢ RIOR OV IpTe FEES 1 Of "SA (C=TaTo Fo 1M To To To Mo P= P22) MOAR THT IVAN (e015) ded BCR HCV. Sun; 124 Christian Farmers meet in Manvers The East Central Christian Farmers Association will hold its annual dessert meeting on Monday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Manvers Community Centre. The special speaker on GMO's will be Bob Bedggood, CFFO presi- dent. For further informa- tion call (705) 292-9166. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking volunteers to help with Summerfest at the Port Perry Fairgrounds July 6-9 /2000 Please call 985-4971 to volunteer Together, we can make it happen! SE) >" PORT PERR DENTAL CENTRE New Patients' Smiles Always We v * Dr. J. Cottrell Dr. J. Hardy Dr. L. Gideon * Dr. C. Banfield « Dr. L. Poranganel Dr. H. Dewar * Dr. T. King (Orthodontist) + Dr. T. Mcintyre (Periodontist) --Tloday's Smile... People are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Dental Care For The Entire Family Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Please Call 985-8451 Visit our website: www.iluvmydentist.com 238 Queen Street, Port Perry . . - - . "aa EN PY ve a iia ais Hf A A Voy" al? roar ™ Sg 2A a pr a a ha aa AA Seat _ a hE haa