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Whitby Free Press, 9 Nov 1994, p. 15

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Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, November9,'l1994, Page 15 DUJRHAM SEPARATE BO ARD: Trustee candidates FROM PAGE 14 better served. Jovanovic aise wants te see a violence poiicy insitituted. She wants schools to co-operate with the police and other agencies te maintain a safe schooling environment. "Prevention is the key," she says. Today teachers are having to deal with more than just teaching issues, says Jovanovic, they are aIse dealing with socia issues. As wall, she would like a system of standardized testing implemented. She wants there to be 'very clear expectations for students and parents with regards ta the achievement levels." 'Her 10 years experience in public policy development witb the faderaI govarnment in communications and management will give ber the skilis te bacome a good trustee, maintains Jovanovic. She spant most of her lifa in Durham, bas worked with the Oshawa Symphony Orchestra and was a deputy returning officer for the 1992 referendum. MARY ANN MARTIN As a parent, Mary Ann Martin would be "serious" if elected as trustee. - "Because I have kids in the sysem any decision I make afcsmy children," she says. Sorne of ber concerns include maintaining strong Catholic values, spending tax dollars more efficiently, and ensuring a quality. education with an emphasis on the three Rs. WËile she sees the system running effectively at the present time, she says "We should always be ope n to improvement." She would like te see parents become more involved in their child's education. "I'm strongly in faveur of parents being invol.výed in schools.. Martin says she is always home and willing to speak to concerned residents."(lie keeping the lines of communication open," she says. She is in the process of moving to Whitby from Port Perr where she spent the last threeyenrs as a trustee. She says she is an excellent communicator and a good listener, which will serve her well if she is re-elected. In the pat, she bas worked with an adagency managing a staff of 30 and bas been involved in the rai estate industry. She has been married 17 years and bas two chiidren. The question she likes te ask, when considering change, is "Is it going te hel~ the bidren in our classrooms?' East ward debate A debate among candidates for Whitby's east ward will be held at Whitby Free Methodist Church, 1916 Rossland Rd. E.. Th ursday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. The event bas been publicized as a debate between incumbent Dennis Fox and challenger JoAnne Prout, «with brief pre- sentations" by the other two can- didates Derek Glass and Dory .Smith. Brief presentations will also be made by mayoralty candidates Tom Edwards and Pat Perkins. The avent bas been organized by the church. SHIlEY scor T The Logical Choie WhY? 4Wide Business Experience 4Budget Minded +Extensive Community Involvement +Respects Family Values +Full Time Commitment - Ail Day Every Day Vote Shfwurley SCOTI jNov. 14 for open, accessible, accoumtable govermdent Authorized by the CFO for Shirley Scott. MM4EL WÎLL 001o GREAT PEPTHS FOR 111E TOWN 0F WHiTRY By now you have been flooded with messages for candidates seeking your support on November 14. It is now time to sit back, relax, and select the candidates who will menit your vote. 1 urge you to corne out to the polis and I hope that my experience and track record will make me worthy of your vote. Keep Marcel working for you The onl councillor who has opposed residential developrnent at Lynde Marsh since Day One!!' ON NOVEMBER 14 RE-ELECT Mace ru ":*x:t Authorized by the CFO for Marcel Brunelle REGIONAL COUNCILLOR

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