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V Sunday, May 16, 1999 School safety policies under reviewM Oakville Beaver Weekend By Dennis Smith SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Hal ton's public board is making efforts to prevent school shootings like recent ones in Littleton, Col. and Taber, Alta. Education director Dusty Papke said such incidents, where students mur­ dered their peers, can lead to copycat occurrences or threats. "We haven't had any recently, but there have been instances where threats have been uttered," he told a recent board meeting. "I've directed all princi­ pals to treat threats seriously and to call police, suspend the students and call parents." Papke said principals have been asked to review their safety policies. "The board has safe schools policy planning for staff, parents and stu­ dents," said Papke. "All schools have to develop safe schools policies." The director said he had a discussion with Halton Regional Police Chief Ean Algar and was assured police will respond quickly to any threat. "We walk a fine line when we're dealing with these incidents," said Papke. "We don't want to make schools prisons or jails but, at the same time, we want to ensure a high level of safety for students." Board chair Ethel Gardiner said she had a couple of reasons for raising the topic of school safety. "With students being murdered in Colorado and out west, the questions are in everyone's mind," she said. "It would be foolish to think this could never happen in Halton." Oakville trustee Lynn Roberts said it's important to deal with core issues affecting students' behaviour. "You have to treat the causes and not just respond to symptoms," she said. «000 ANY FILM Vfc,~ ANY TIME C IN E P L E X O D E O N f c s a j s S CINEMAGUIDE - ShoutiinvM lIiilm - Mav ' - M.i\ I » I 'm ADVERTISING CORRECTION In our Home Living/Summer Sale insert (promo #687) included in this newspaper. Please note: Page 29-30% off 'Gridlon' open stock cookware. Our reg. $49.99 to $129.99 sale $34.99 to $83.99 - was incorrectly described. Copy should read: "Sale $34.99 to $90.99."; Page 29 - 25% off "Classic" non-stick hard-anodized fry- pans by Meyer. Our reg. $19.99 to $49.99 sale $14.99 to $34.99. Copy should read: "Sale $14.99 to $37.49". We sincerely apologize to our valued customers and regret any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused. E A T O OAKVILLE MEWS , © 6 ! 2 l T R U E C R IM E (R) Fri.-Thurs. 9:30 C R U E L IN T E N T IO N S (AA) Fri.-Thurs. 7:20,9:40 Sat & Sun. Mat 1:10,3:20 TH E RAGE: C A R R IE 2 (AA) Fri.-Thurs. 7:30,9:50 Sat & Sun. Mat 1:20,3:40 T H E M O D SQ U A D (AA) Fri.-Thurs. 7:10,9:10 Sat & Sun. Mat 1:00,3:30,7:10,9:10 T H E K IN G AN D I (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 7:00 Sat & Sun. Mat 1:40,4:10 TH E O TH E R S IS TE R (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 6:50,9:20 Sat & Sun. Mat 1:30,4:00 You 're invited to help us celebrate the opening o f Experience exquisitely prepared, authentic Japanese Cuisine Sushi • Tempura • Sukiyaki Hours: M on-Sun. 11:00 A .M .-10:30 P.M. 579 KERR ST.,Q E W - j j j oGC Ui z GC S P E E R S « ■ i<r X H T CC L A K E S H O R E * u . < GC t-- OAKVILLE 339-3139 H O C K E Y l O I S u m m e r H o c k e y C a m p s • D i r e c t o r : A l a n I o i Ice Sports Oakville, Glen Abbey Arena (all programs held at Ice Sports Oakville unless otherwise indicated) Full D ay H ockey Cam p 2.5 hours on ice instruction each day, plus a full range o f off ice activities including soccer, baseball and dry land conditioning. August 3-6 / August 9-13 / August 16-20 8:30am-4pm (half day option available) Ages7years + Open to boys & girls! S p ecia l Girls W eek! With on ice instruction from members o f Canadas Nation.il Womens Hockey Team August 16-20 Ages 9 vrs. + Specia lized Climes Week o f August 16-20 Defensemen Ages 8 yrs. + Elite Skills & Body Contact Ages 9 yrs. + 2:304pm 2:304pm The Whole Package "Skating, Shooting & Skills" Girls Power Skating Intro To Hockey Skills Super 6 s Hockey Skills Week o f August2 3 -2 7 /August 3 0 - September 3 Power Skating & Hockey Skills Ages 6-8 9-1 lam i K jmB ■' Ages 7-9 A §e s 9 + A§ps9+ Agps 7 + "" '^ ^ 5 p m # Ages 5-6 l-2pm Make it a IOI Summer! Call to register now! 905-338-5317 St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts (John Laing - A rtistic D irector) P re se n ts H A Y D N 'S N E L S O N M A S S Enjoy an evening with our own St. Jude's Senior Choir, their fine classical orchestra and the superb vocal quartet of Janet O berm eyer (soprano), Sandra Boyes (alto),. M artin Houtman (tenor), and M ichael Downie (bass) Saturday, M a y 2 9 , 1 99 9 A t 8 :0 0 p.m . Tickets: $ 1 8 ( $ 1 5 for seniors/students) Please call 9 0 5 - 8 4 4 - 3 9 7 2 Join us for an Art Show of local artists from 1 1:00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. and at a post concert reception in Victoria Hall. St. Jude's Anglican Church 160 William Street (at Thomas) in downtown Oakville sponsored by: THE OAKVILLE BEAVER