| 2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 2, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Incident an 'honest' mistake Flap over political material settled By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star A flap over allegations that Liberal party mate- rial was being sent home from a local school with students has been settled, separate school board offi- cials said last week. A "politically active" staff member at Immaculate Conception school in Port Perry has been reminded about board policy regarding take-home materials, Joanne Carroll, area superintendent for Port Perry and north Oshawa, said last week. Ms Carroll said she was alerted by a local political office that rumors of school children taking home party materials were circulating last week. Upon investigation, she learned that a staff member had been asked by friends for federal Liberal party material, and had sent it home with their children. Only "a couple" of chil- dren were asked to relay the material, Ms Carroll said. "I think it was quite innocent," she said, adding neither she nor €€¢cececeeceecee VOVVIVVIIVIVIVIVIVVVVVIVPY Port Perry High &chool Spring Craft Show Saturday, May 13, 1995 Sunday May 14, 1995 10am - 4:30pm Port Perry High School 160 Rosa Admission $2.00 Sponsored by Port Perry High School Athletic Association AAA 4444044 4040404040440440 treet WAAL LLEXEXES Scugog trustee Kathy LeFort received com- plaints. "The only call | got was from (Durham East MPP) Gord Mills' office." Ms Carroll said she contacted the staff mem- ber and reviewed board policy about take-home material, which must be approved by either the board or the school prin- cipal. "I don't think the per- son involved had any notion there would be any breach of discretion," she said. "I simply said it was probably not a good idea, and we would not do that in the future." Provincial From Page 1 "In order for people to have the security for edu health care, they have to have the confidence that the budget is balanced, and we have a plan to do that over the next four years," she said. Mr. O'Toole is running on leader Mike Harris' "Common Sense Revolution", which calls for slashed expenditures and tax cuts to restart the economy and keep government spending in line. He said voters in election Durham East and across Ontario are seeking a change in direction from the provincial govern- ment. "I am hearing grave concerns from many peo- ple in Durham East who are fed up with the cur- rent form of government, and I know I can make a difference in Queen's Park," he said. So far no intentions to run have been expressed by candidates represent- ing the fringe parties that have become part of the political landscape during recent elections. Economic committee meets in Blackstock By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star The committee that's working to form an eco- nomic strategy for Durham Region is making its first stop in a series of public consultation sessions tonight in Blackstock. The Durham Region Economic Development Strategy Advisory Committee will hold a three- hour session to gather input from locals beginning at 7:30 tonight at the Blackstock recreation centre, committee chair Doug McKay said last week. More than 600 groups have been invited to give input during the public sessions, the first round of which will be held in towns and villages across the region over the next couple of days. The committee hopes to have an initial draft of its recommendations for economic development in Durham ready by the end of this year. The initial set of meetings is to concentrate on developing an understanding of the "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the economy in Durham Region," Mr. McKay said last week. "...]ocal people will be called upon to identify the features that make Durham Region unique, and can give it an edge economically," he said. "Similarly, weaknesses are recognized, and thought is then focused on the future. "Anyone who knows and cares about Durham Region can easily contribute." Similar meetings will be held in Sunderland tomorrow night (May 3) and Uxbridge Thursday (May 4). The Uxbridge meeting is taking place at the Seniors Centre beginning at 9:30 in the morning. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the meetings or the process can call 723-0023 or 1-800-706-9857. ANTRIM HOUSE PUB The Antrim House Pub, a small neighborhood pub and meeting place, owned by Theresa Bray and David Hillier recently celebrated its second birthday on March 11, 1995. 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