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~ht 0~naMau ,~tate~m~ïn BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 29, Section, Twc. Boys Learning How to Cook Girls Hammering and Sawing 'kt Senior Public School Here Rev. N. E. Schamerhorn teaches the Boxing and Self Defence elective. 1lis strenuous program includes footwork exercises, shadow boxing and skipping. Here he demonstrates a technique to improve punching skills. Jon Janack checks his euchre hand while Mr. D. Kennedy gives advice. The students who have chosen this elective will also learn how to play cribbage. David Ritchie and Jeff Donoghue concentrate as they shadow box. The Boxing and Self-Defence course is being taught by Rev. N.E. Shamerhorn of St. Paul's United Church. Another community volt i- teer is Mrs. Velma Ar t- strong, who is presently teach- ing cameo-painting. If she can round up the supplies, she would also like to teach leather craft. Ron Moore, principal of the school,. said early in Septem- ber that he wanted to get the community involved in as many aspects of the school program as possible. With the Elective Program he has made a good beginning. Must Locate Green Beit' To See if Permit Legal The matter of a Mr. Urbaniwicz being granted a Coun. Ann Cowman moved again suggested that they building permit in Hampton that a permit be granted. either grant the permit or tel for construction of a bouse on Coun. Ivan Hobbs suggested the man to get lost as nothing land partially zoned as "green an ammendment to Coun. can be done. belt" was once again kicked Cowman's motion to read Mr. Lyall further remarked around by Newcastle Council "provided it meets all the "it would be good to have an Oct. 14. requirements," and the mo- election next year to clear up The Committee of the Whole tion as ended carried. some of the deadheads around meeting was to receive a Mayor Rickard warned here." report from Planning Director council that if they approve Coun. Cowman added the George Howden on exactly such a matter contrary to the comment that those wishing to where the dividing line bet- bylaws and it affects the build something should not try ween the green belt zone and neighbors, they could then sue to do it in Newcastle. the remainder of the property the town. Coun. Kirk Entwisle moved lies and whether or not In answer to Mr. Urbani- that Mr. Urbaniwicz supply a therefore there is adequate wicz insistance that as the copy of the survey of the 'non green belt' property to Conservation Authority and property to Merrill Brown for grant a permit. the Health Unit have approved Mr. Brown to mark on, Unfortunately Mr. Howden his request, council should, according to the zoning bylaw, did not report as he advised he Building Inspector Charles precisely where the green belt no longer has any information Warren advised that they do boundary lies, and that the of site plan in his files. not consider any municipal town staff then decide if a Somewhat in disgust with bylaws when studying such a permit would be legal. That the lack of a report from Mr. matter. motion also carried, and when Howden and the fact that the Disgusted as usual with completed, should eliminate matter has now been before council's constant referral of the apparent uncertainty of council for the third time such matters, Coun. Lyall where the line should be. Entwisle Opposes "Rice Park" Asks for Repeal ofApproval Town of Newcastle Council- lor Kirk Entwisle recentliy launched formal protest of council's approval in principle at a Sptember meeting of the Rice Construction Mobile Home Retirement park for Newcastle Village. Coun. Entwisle introduced a motion to the council session requesting that the motions of the September meeting be repealed. Unfortunately, no second was granted the motion by fellow councillors and it was therefore lost. Coun. Ken Lyall, suggested to Coun. Entwisle that the matter be referred to a future meeting of council when a full attendance was present, three seat's being vacant this week. Coun. Bruce Tink was absent from Monday's meet- ing due to attendance of the ACRO convention in Cornwall. Mayor Rickard had been at the convention but returned, noting it was fortunate he did so or a quorum of council would not have been present. Coun. Ann Cowman was also missing as was Coun. Don Allin. Coun. Lyall noting his own strong objection to the de- velopment, advised his rival that he intends to support the motion but believes in fair play and therefore believed all council should be present. Coun. Entwisle replied with the explanation thL. council had proceeded with passing the approval in principle in his absence during that period. Mr. Entwisle was unable to attend council sessions at the time because of campaigning as a Liberal candidate in the Provincial election. He further noted, as was his main objection, that he is somewhat hurt that council had proceeded with granting the approval without his presence as chairman of the Planning Advisory Commit- "Family Night" Downtown At Christmas Mrs. Velma Armstrong helps Mary Kilpatrick with her cameo painting. Several other craft courses such as ceramies, patchwork weaving and assembling plastic models are also being offered. Brad Hockin contemplates the next move while Doug Dilling and Dana Peebles watch. French toast coming up! Elgin Lycett, Kevin Gibson, Arley Marr and Dave Morgan are all set to taste their first effort in the kitchen. by Liz Armstrong Move over in the kitchen, Mom--the boys at Bowman- ville Senior Public School are learning to cook. And the girls are wielding hammers and saws in the Industrial Arts room next door. It's all part of the Electives Program that began at the Senior Public School on Queen Street two weeks ago. These courses, in particu- lar, reflect a trend which has become apparent in the past few years which recognizes that traditional stereotypes for the sexes have become outdated, and that education (in its broadest sense) should offer both boys and girls the widest possible range of choices. After all, why shouldn't boys learn to be as competent in the kitchen as they are at a carpenter's bench? And vice versa for girls? Women's Liberation is a misnomer--it should be People's Lib. ,- The kids in these classes are obviously having a great time in addition to learning skills that will undoubtedly be of benefit to them as they get older. Beyond trying out a few basic recipes like Sloppy Joes, pizza and meat-loaf, the boys will learn how to store and handle food properly, and how to useand care for kitchen appliances. They will also be exposed to consumer concerns such as food costs and wise grocery shopping. While the boys are busy in the kitchen, the girls are learning about the safe use of metal and woodworking tools. They are being taught how to design, construct and finish projects such as candlestick olders and welded jewellery. The hour long Elective sessions are timetabled once every six days, and in addition to the 'cooking program for boys and industrial arts for girls, there are a wide range of other activities that the students can choose from. Screen Awareness, Weightlift- ing, Euchre and Cribbage, Ceramics, Chess and Corm- munity Services are several of the other courses being offer- ed. A unique aspect of the program is that volunteers from the community are leading two of the sessions. Rev. N.E. Schamerhorn of St. Paul's United Church is teach- ing a course in boxing. A former boxer himself, his course stresses the impor- tance of physical conditioning and the fundamentals of self-defence. After watching part of one of his strenuous work-outs, there is little doubt that the boys who have chosen his course will be fit within the next few weeks; they put all they have into skipping, shadow boxing and fancy footwork, and after an hour, most of them had had enough. Promoting a festive atmos- phere in downtown Bowman- ville at Christmas by staging a "Family Night" time is a forthcoming idea of the Bow- manville Jaycees which has also gained support of the local Chamber of Commerce Directors. The Jaycees, are essentially handling the lining up of the activities for the evening, presently on a tentative sche- dule for Thursday, December 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. Jaycee President Larry Pooler attended the Septem- ber 16th meeting of the Chamber and advised of the intended plan since which Chamber President John Pogue told directors Tuesday, Mr. Pooler and Jaycees Pro- gram Chairman Jim Robinson have advised' them com- mencement of final plans is beinning. The Oct. 21 meeting of the Chamber directors was also attended by Statesman adver- tising manager Brian Purdy who voiced his support of the event. He explained that he had, during this business visits with local merchants, outlined the idea to them and found all he has spoken to about it to be in support of the idea. The question was raised by Chamber President John Pogue on whether objection might be received by the merchants at staying open to such a late hour on Thursday night. To that Mr. Purdy said the suggestion is made on the basis that the stores com- mence their Christmas Shop- ping hours the following week and it is felt this Thursday event would be a good "kick off". Tony Brand wondered if, since the stores would be open on Friday evening, and most people from the area come to shop on Friday nights, it might be more successful on that evening. Mr. Purdy, however, felt that a Friday, as they are usually open then, would be rather redundant for a special event aimed at kicking off the Christmas season and promot- ing the festive spirit. Jaycees are presently pro- ceeding to include such activi- ties as musical entertainment by the High School band, singing by the Salvation Army and it is hoped there will also be an appearance made by St. Nick himself. Mr. Purdy stressed the fact that Oshawa Centre is to be visited by Santa Claus and they are doing everything in their power to draw people from Bowmanville to shop there. For this ' reason he strongly favors the family night as a means of attracting them to stay at home and shop. With regard to any other costs for advertising and so on Mr. Purdy explained that such would be up to the merchants to include in their advertising. He suggested that if the merchants don't want to promote at Christmas then they won't last long." Advertising serves by informing. tee. Coun. Entwisle felt that council had jumped the gun on the Rice proposal and not allowed it to follow the proper channels through the Planning Advisory Committee with recommendations forwarded to council for consideration. He explained that the com- mittee and the planning staff had requested input from affected parties on the pro- posal and having now received most of the replies are prepared to make recom- mendations. However, council have, without comment from the planning committee or staff, approved the develop- ment in principle for the proposed Wilmot Creek site. Coun. Entwisle commended council for taking the proper channels in regard to another proposal for the village pre- sented to Monday's meeting indicating that it is the prgper manner in which to begin processing the application. TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN THE TORONTO UM3flSYNDICATE Rick is a pleasant, cheerful 12-year-old with blonde hair and blue eyes. He wants very much to be adopted so he will have a family to belong to but he knows it might be difficult to find a home for two reasons. One is his age; the other a medical problem. Rick has cystic fibrosis. His general health is good and the condition does not interfere with the sports he loves or with swimming, camping and the long hikes he does with Scouts. Drug costs for the treatment are high but the Ontario Govern- ment makés funds available to cover them. These funds are administered through the Society for Crippled Children. - Whereas the life expectancy of cystic fibrosis children used to be short, doctors do not now talk about an upper age limit. Especially if the child reaches the teens in a healthy state, medical reports are guardedly optimistic. Rick is well up in the average range of intelligence and may have the capacity for superior rating. He is bright and inquisitive with a great desire for learning. He is a splendid boy who will be a fine son for parents who can accept his medical condition as matter-of-factly as he does. He needs and will return much love. To inquire about adopting Rick, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. In your letter please tellsomething of your present family and your way of life. For general adoption information, consult your local Children's Aid Societv. HE WANTS A FAMILY ývuiiýLl lvi illiu Lilliu tiiiiu,_