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PAGE 12. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 1, 1986, WHTTBY FREE PRESS Proclamation policy endorsed Last year the Town of Whitby issued ap- proximately 40 proclamations despite having no official town policy on issuing them. So the clerk's depar- tment, which had followed an unwritten policy when issuing proclamations, last week obtained council's formal endorsement of the town's current practice. The policy provides that proclamations should only be issued to non-profit charitable or recreational organiza- tions or special interest groups, provided the group's activity or event is being sponsored by CRIME STOPPERS By SGT. S. RYRIE Durham Co-ordinator Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are asking for the publics assistance in solving a robbery which occurred on Monday, January 27, 1986 in Whitby. Sbortly after il a.m. a youth was delivering a pizza to a Lupin Dr. ad- dress. As he walked up the driveway two men appeared from behind a vehicle. One punched' him in the face and the other demanded his money. The victim took $30 from his pocket and put it on the driveway in front of the vehicle. The suspects then picked up the money and ran away. Stolen was $30 in cash, one medium pizza and four cans of pop. Suspect one is described as: white, male, 18-20 years, 5'9", 150 lbs., average build, shoulder length dark hair parted in middle. Wearing - jeans, jean jacket witn red and black lumber jacket on top. Suspect two is described as white, male, 18-20 years, 5'9", average build, slight moustache. Wearing - jeans and a dark coloured waist length ski-jacket. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for in- formation leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this. the town. Should two or more groups request proclamations for the same time period, it will be issued on a first- come, first-serve basis. The town will take requests for the following time periods: month; week and day In addition, similar rewards will be paid for information leadig to arrests in any serious crime. Callers do not have to give their names or ap- pear in court. The Crime Stoppers numbers are: 222-8477, local to Toronto or 1-800- 387-8477, toll free for ail calls. A Citizen Board ad- ministers the Crime Stoppers programs of which there are now over 600 In North America. The reward money is raised through tax deductible donations which may be sent to Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers (Durham), P.O. Box 54, Oshawa, Ont. L1H7K8. Crime Stoppers From Pg.9 national body called Crime Stoppers Canada, with Mr. Millar being the driving force behind its creation as well. In recognition of his effor- ts, he has been voted the first Ontario represen- tative to the C.S.C. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba - and New Brunswick will also choose their own representatives to sit on the Canadian board. In addition, one Police Co- ordinator from each province will be named to act as advisors. Con- stable Richard Schoch of the Peel Regional Police Force will be the Police Co-ordinator for Ontario during the inaugural year. Heritage Following * a successful Heritage Day celebration, the Whitby Business Im- provement Area Board recently presented awards for window dressing and best costumes. Seen here are Shawn Morgan of Judy's Flowers, Sharon Hewson of Collec- winners tions, BIA manager Georgina Phillips, Marlon Robb of Two Sisters Boutique, Heather Hogg of Heather's and Tess Mathews, BIA promotions committee chair- man. Free Press Staff Photo Variety Hutchinson's key to success From Pg. 3 the advanced level. Now, after trying new office at the Ontario Science Centre; Ted methods of learning, these students are earning Morrison, former vice-principal at Anderson as many As, Bs, and Cs at their level as students Collegiate; and Cliff Moon, former science con- in the advanced levels are. "That's how it should sultant with the Durham Board of Education. be," he said. A nomination does not mean a win Galbraith With senior classes, Hutchinson said he trys to said. The association makes the choice. Hutchin- fit the course to the aspirations of the student. son will be the only teacher from Canada to There is a certain core content which all must receive the award, this year. follow, but the rest of the course is planned after Galbraith, who is regionai representative for discussion with each student. the National Association of Bioiogy Teachers, "I had a student last year who wanted to teach said, "The award is reaiiy peer recognition of a a class. We worked out a grade nine lesson, and job weil done." He noted that although Hutchin- she taught it. I thought she did a good job. son would have done weii in administrationhe "If a student comes to me with a good idea, had chosen to remain in the ciassroom, and I can utilize his•talent, I do." Referring to Hutchinson's independent studies Hutchinson's senior students can earn part of program for senior students, Galbraith said, their credits for the course by tutoring grade "There's not a handful of teachers in the provin- nine students. "There's been some superb work e doing that." It gives brighter youngsters the done there," he said. chance to deveiop ideas, he said, a chance they What Hutchinson enjoys most about teaching would not get in most classrooms. He added that is "seeing the kids do well, and thinking I might his program required a lot of organization. "It's have had some small part in that...I like best to a lot more work than running a traditionai deaA with kids on a one-to-one basis rather than c nassroom." lecturing from the front of the ciass." Outside the chassroom Hutchinson is busy in Don Galbraith, a professor in the science Gducation as weli. He payed an important role in department of the Facutty of Education, Univer- he deveiopment of Durham's Region-wide sity of Toronto, sends student teachers out to Science Fair, and helped set up criteria for an Hutchinson. "They come back with fine reports external schoo review. He serves on the Science of what he's doing there, having iearned much sair Committee and Science Subject Council. from him." Hutchinson is also a member f the Science GaRbraith nominated Hutchinson for the Teachers of Ontario Association, and will ad- teaching award, backed by a committee who dress itsprovincial conference in Torontovin supp:ied supporting documentation. Some of eariyNovember, Gaibraith reported. thoseincfuded John Fowles, from the education A Whitby resident for thnohaste24cvears Hut- Type writer RENTALS also SALES & SERVICE & Office Supplies 21 8 HARWOOD AVE. S., AJAX SHOPPING PLAZA TELEPHONE 683-1968 chinson and his wife have family responsibilities with aging parents and with their four children. Two attend university, one is at Durham College, and one is at Henry Street High School. The Outstanding Biology Teacher Award, to be presented in Baltimore, Maryland in October, will be accepted on Hutchinson's behalf as he is unable to attend. At 49, having taught for 30 years, Hutchinson said he would be eligible for retirement in five more years. He is considering it seriously along with a possible career change which could take him toAfrica. When questioned on the effect that would have on science teaching, he said, "Nobody is irreplaceable." There may be some parents and Anderson students who would argue thqt point. TEDAR Loam Suppli BROCK F PICKERII (1½/ miles N. of Hwy 683-0887 NTS £ £ y Ltd. - Se e asico A o mn ien RD. N. : e . No.2) 2 A A £ eSoe@ln uc r rami