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BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, MARCH 2,1977 SECTION TWO Local Skaters DoWell In Competition In this photograph is Pamela Sully, at left, Bowmanville's bronze medal winner in the preliminary ladies, il and under category. In the centre is Suzanne Taylor, of Uxbridge, who placed first. On the right is Joanne Kitras, of Oshawa, the silver medal winner. Mayor Garnet Rickard and Councillors Jasper Holliday, Bruce Taylor and Bob Dykstra were on hand to award the medals at the recent figure skating competitions at Darlington Sports Centre. Here, Councillor Dykstra awards a gold medal to a very hamy winner. Hope for Revitalizing Downtown District to Offset 5 Local shoppers may find themselves browsing through an improved downtown sec- tion when they go out for weekly supplies sometime in the near future. The proposal for revitalizing the town's central business and shopping section was explained to the Bowmanville Rotary Club last week by Bob Pollock, an industrial develop- ment officer for the provincial Ministry of Industry and Tourism. The ministry's Business Improvement Area program has become widely accepted as a method of drawing residents from the suburbs into deteriorating downtown districts. After conducting research on the popularity of suburban shopping centres, merchants participating in the program have found that making the district more attractive helps to draw crowds of customers. When the initial group discovered that the shopping malls had something they were lacking, their first re- action was that parking facili- ties were needed. The conclusions of the study, however, pointed in other directions encompas- sing problems other than parking facilities which would hopping require an all-out effort by the local business community. Previous efforts to improve downtown areas failed, Mr. Pollock pointed out, because they were organized on a volunteer basis which allowed all firms to benefit while only a few contributed to the campaign. One of the first areas to implement a program planned a scheme calling for co-opera- tion between'all front street merchants in which everyone could share in the improve- ments. With the help of lawyers and the municipal government, the plan was approved which required the participation of the entire business commun- ity unless one-third or more were opposed to it. The scheme included beauti- fication and promotion as two of its chief aims. Entertainment for both children and adults was also provided to encourage resi- dents to shop in the district, Mr. Pollock added. Managers Appointed Once the initial effort is made, organization of the association falls into the hands of a board of management which is appointed for a one-year term. Mails The three member board with one director representing town council draws up a budget which is first present- ed to the general membership and then to council for final approval. The results of the program for some groups have been successful, depending on the initiative of the community's business people, he said. Bloor West Village, a Tor- onto area which embarked on the program when a consider- able drop in the number of its patrons occurred, has seen rising profits since upgrading the district. Other communities which have started similar plans for improving their business dis- tricts have included Cobourg, Hamilton, Kitchener and as well as others. The Cobourg business dis- trict holds a three-day carni- val on the Labour Day weekend to boost sales which are often low at that time of year. The proposal to renovate the commercial core of Bowman- ville was presented to local merchants and businesses late last year and is now under scrutiny by town council and the Chamber of Commerce. Researcher Describes French Courses' Success The outlook for French immersion students appears brignt accoraing to findings from studies conducted by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Dr. Sharon Lapkin, information officer for OISE's Bilingual Education Project last week told parents of French immersion students here that the program is showing positive results. The Bilingual Education Project began its evaluation of the course shortly after French immersion studies were introduced into several Ontario schools about seven years ago. Heather Anyan, also of the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, took the silver medal in the Bronze interpretive ladies category. In the centre is gold medalist, Linda Martin of Whitby. Bronze medalist, Leslie Allems, also of Whitby, is on the right. Pub lic Speakers'n Action This Sunday at Legion Hall Branch 178 will be holding its annual Public Speaking Contest in the Legion Hall on Sunday March 6th. Registra- tion starting at 1 p.m. All schools have been notified and contestants must be entered through their school. Anyone wishing further in- formation phone 623-4573 and I will be pleased to answer any questions. The general Public are welcome to attend to hear the students speak. Branch Chairman, Bob Brown. Remembrance Day Literary Contest Zone Winners Junior Essays 1. Gerry Gregg, Brooklin, Janet Lamb, Prince Albert, Mary Lynne Williamson, Oshawa. Intermediate Essays 1. Ron Martinelli, Brooklin, 2. Pamela Frank, Newtonville, 3. Irene Spasiw, Oshawa. Senior Essays 1. Peter Kristenson, Blackstock. Junior Poems 1. Rhonda Petersen, Bowmanville, 2. Pat Zwaryez, Oshawa. Intermediate Poems 1. Laurie Bailey, Blackstock, 2. Lori Dameren, Oshawa, 3. Pamela Frank, Newtonville. Senior Poems 1. Debra McLaughlin, Blackstock, 2. Cynthia Ball, Bowmanville, 3. Laura Alexander, Oshawa. RED CROSS VOLUNTEER Gumbys Win Broomball Game at BHS Carnival Joan Tink, of the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club won a third place medal in the Pre-Novice Ladies category at the Pine Ridge competition. With her are gold medal winner Dianne Lloyd (centre) and silver medalist, Jackie Steil, of Whitby. Embattled Teachers Urged to 'Take Heart' By John Logue mat the teacher is a principal At present teachers are force. Two other influences under attack from many are parents' attitudes and quarters. Northumberland television. By the end of high and Newcastle's professional school, for instance, students development day for second- have watched 5,000 more ary school teachers last Fri- hours of television than they day gave them a strong basis have spent la the classroom for hope. Courtice and Bow- Controversy about standards manville teachers not attend- of literacy, Mr. Durhamel ing other professional activit- explained, is decades old. ies spent the day in Port Hope. Even in the 1950's the Univers- A panel of three educators ity of Toronto was complain- spoke on "The Teacher Is the ing of the terrible English of Principal Force in iContemp- its freshmen. Students todav, orary Education." Ronald however, compare favorably Durhamel is Director of the with students la the so-called Ottawa Valley Regional Office good, old days, according to of the Ministry of Education. recent studies. So defend Lloyd Dennis, now Director of yourselves with facts, Mr. the Leeds-Grenville Board of Durbamel told the teachers. Education, helped to wtite the Mr. Dennis expressed famous Hall-Dennis Report on "great expectations" of Can- Ontario's education system. ada's teachers, who must Roger Allan directs the Lin- prepare their students not for coln County Board of Educa- the present, but'for the future. tion. Teacbers in the future, Mr. Mr.a Durhamel contended Dennis continued, would be NoftAfrad ofthee BigB-riad Wolvets Wolves in the Durham ago The resolution fron Region can rest more easily la Newcastle coun cil suggested thesr lairs this week, knowing that the bounty should be that Durham's regional coun- considered "because of the cil does not intend to put a serous situation of wolf price on their heads. damage in the Town of The Council decided last Newcastle." week that it will not bother to Last year, several sheep establish a bounty on wolves had been reported killed by and coyotes Ee the municipal- wolves. ity. The decsion followed a Newcastle's regional coun- report from the region's cllors suggested that the finance committee which report on wolf bounties should noted that provincial,îegisga- be referred back to the finance tion had provided bounties on committee for more study the predators for about 100 Councillor Bruce Taylor said years. However, the bounty he would like to se the region was lifted la 1972. prepare a report on damages And the finance committee caused by wolves in 1976. did not recommend the region However, most of the re- taking over where the pro- gional courcil members voted vince left off. against this move and couneil Bootlegging agreed to accept the report Ln fact, the report question- which turned down the houa- ed the legality of the Durham ties. region paying bounties under Claims Paid the Municpal Act. it also noted While there were no 1976 that there would be problems figures on wolf damage before of "bootlegging" if the boun- the coucil last Wednesday, a ties were paid. report from 1975 stated that Ic other words, a hunter aims were paid.on 22 sheep could shoot a wolf la an area and two cattle that were killed where bounties are not being by predators. paid an d bring it to the Compensation paid by the Durham area to collect a fee. provincial governmentto the e Serious Situation farmers who lost their live The request for a wolf stock was $1w660ed in 1975 bounty came from the town of Mos's of the damage occurred Newcastle several nonths in Uxbridge Twnship. consulted on educational and cultural matters. Mr. Allan said that educa- tion is a complex "team effort", involving the Ministry of Education, the local board, the school, parents, teachers and students. Be positive, Mr. Allan told his audience, even though thepublic is giving you a hard time. Gumbys Win Top Honors At Carnival Twenty-five students passed the crucial test of the Obstacle course which took _place at Bowmanville High School last Wednesday, February 16th. Students who participated in the Winter Carnival event had to qualify in such feats as riding a skateboard through cones in the gym, pushing a football in and out of cones, and walking on a beam which was fifteen inches off the ground after swinging a base- ball bat in a circular motion fifteen times. The team who care to be known as the Gumbys, finish- ed the crucial feat in three minutes and six seconds. The Gumbys consisted of Mike A broombal tournament played recently at the Bowmanville igh c hool Bedard, William Polak, John Krummenacher and John proved Gumby power has some meaning in the school. The Gumbys seem to Snowden. overpower the girls and the masked male who also played for the girls. The males, known as the Gumbys, eye the kill as the girls bring the ball down the court in an score their first goal.