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French Immersion Study Resuits Show Success Researcher Telis Parents As Bowmanvillé's French immersion program in ele- mentary school continues into its second year, expectations for its resuits are running high. From indications of surveys carried out by various educa- tional agencies, the great expectations are actually well founded. This was the message brought to parents of children in Ontario Street Public .Schoo's French immersion program b-y Dr. Sharon Lap- kin, an information officer with the Bilîngual Education Project on Feb. 22nd. Studies carried out by the project group have shown that immersion in the French language for elementary school chî1dren has been sucessful, she said. The biliiegual education pro- ject, an organization within the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), bas undertaken studies to find out resuits of the immersion courses offered by Boards of Education around the pro- vince. The program itself offers stUdents in the early grades teaching only in French, coverifig al the samne subjects that regular classes receive mn Engliih. e A-ei ANntiquts gt 114 Ki! St. E.q1ey.No. 21 BowmanÏvýille' 1416) 623-5050 WILL BUY SiNGLE PIECES OR COM-' PLETE CONTENTS APPRAISALS AND AUCTION SERVICE Part of the plan which the boards agreed to when the experiment began called for an evaluation of the program. In courses that continue through to the higher ele- mentary school grades, about an hour of class-time in English is introduced by 1grades three and four. By grade five, students are re- ceiving equal teaching time in both languages. The basic questions the project set out to find answers for ranged from how a child taught in French would main- tain the grasp of English, whether students would really learn French and how the cognitive skills would develop. These three areas were covered in the tests, carried out by comparing students in the special program with students of similar ages and capabilities in regular classes. Lag Behind Immersion students in the early, elementary grades are slower in understanding Eng- lish writing skills than their classmates in the regular program. By grade four, however, they catch up to the other classes and in grade five do even better than their English-taught counterparts, Dr. Lapkin said. Their other subjects show a similar type of progress with them eventually doing better than regular students, at school. 0f course the resuits in French comprehension pro- vide the greatest evidence of the program's success. Sur- veys show that children who take the in-depth course easily out-perform those who have nnly had regular French classes. Statistics even go so far as to indicate that there is little difference between the abîlity of a French immersion stu- dent in an area where English is predominant from those in completely bilingual districts, Dr. Lapkin pointed out. While the program in Bow- manville is a total immersion course, schools in other areas have offered a class of 50 per cent English. The amnount of class-time offered depends on the resources at the schooi's disposal. Other boards have provided the course for students in the later grades, introducing per- haps an 80 per cent immersion class in grades seven and eight. The immersion experiments began in the late 1960's and early 1970's following the tremendous success of the model project started in 1965 in St . Lambert, Que, a Montreal suburb. Since then, the experiments have been tried successfully in Ottawa and Toronto in Ontario and in nine other provinces across Canada. The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education began offering the course in September, 1976 in Cobourg and Bowmanville while the present chairman, Dr. Ian Eldorado Nuciear Limîted intends to re-apply for a licence to operate its Port Granby dump after its current six month licence on the facility expires this summer. "Eldorado will be making application for a further extension of its licence before the expiry of the present one in Juiy of this year," the corporation informed council by letter last week. The letter was inciuded in the agenda of Newcastle council. It. was prepared by Cari Grant, the solicitor for Eldorado Nuclear Limited. Mr. Grant added that even after the Eldorado waste is finaiiy removed from the Port Granby site. on the shore of Lake Ontario, licences from the Atomic Energy Control Board will be needed. "Lt will be necessary that the property be licensed by the AECB in perpetuîty," the letter expiained. Mr. Grant stated, however, that Eldorado's longrange rTred of thea some old thing? . See our greeting Candies SPECIAL MESSAGES FOR SPECIAL FRIENDS ON SHINING CANOLES. 7Candies complete with holders $2.95# $3.25 and $3.75 CANDE RIG WIH IBLACK SATIN FINISH I WROUGHT IRON HOLDER AND TAPER CANDLESTICKS- $19 $2.15 to $5.25 The Rlowan Tree 133 Church Street Bowmanville 623-9122 (a cross f rom the water tower) Authorized Tandy Sales Centre UNEeLlE VABLE SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER ONTHENEW 1977 TOYOTA "CANADIAN" Now you can afford a territ ic new car for as' littie/as -$1 30.00 down (If You Quality) $9 2.00 per month for 48 months at bank rate of 13.5 % FULL PRICE$3,518.6 Includes: Ontario Sales Tax, Licence plates, Transportation, Pre-Delivery, 12. MTS. or, 1 2,500 mile warranty. THE TOYOTA CANADIAN ... TERIIIMATIE YVTTA SALES SERVICE PARTS )w MOTORS Ii1 L 4 J1R LIMITED Ki ng St. E. Oshawa (1 mile East of Harmony Rd.) 723-11761 4 Hwy. No. 2 Wilson was head of the French committee. Now, with immersion classes in kindergarten and grade one, Dr. Wilson told the parents group that the board plans to allow the program at Ontario Street Public School to continue through to the grade eight level, provided that teachers are available. Speaks Only French Usually a native speaker of French, the teacher of the class is especially qualifîed to, teacli an immersion course. With a PhD in French and experience teaching graduate university students the lang- uage, Dr. Lapkin stressed that the position was demanding, one that generally only -a native Fr-ench person could fi. Although'the students re- ceive only French instruction in school, parents should treat theii- chîldren at home as if they were taking regular studies, she urged. There isnothing wrong in helping themn with math prob- lems and other difficulties that they would have in French at school, she said. "Transfer of reading skills from French to English hap- pens quite naturally." While the future of students in French immersion pro- grams looks bright, parents may also benefit as they might also pick up pieces of the language from their children's efforts. plans cali for the removal of 200,000 tons of non waste soil and subsoil near the Port Granby disposai site. Such soul would be removed because it is located close to Eidorado's waste. Should Object "I think we ought to really object to the continued dump- ing in this area," commented, Councillor Bob Dykstra. The letter from Eldorado was received for information. and referred to the town's industriai committee for further consideration. There was littie discussion. Mayor Rickard said he agreed that council should be aware of some of the tbings Eldorado s'tated in the letter. The letter from Eldorado Nuclear referred to somne of the matters discussed by Eldorado officials and repre- sentatives of the Town of Newcastle severai weeks ago. The meeting took place during a meeting of the town's industrial commnittee which w;ýas ciosed to the public. Negoiate_ The letter inciuded a sug- gestion on how the Town of Newcastle may wish to nego- tiate with Eldorado on the question of re-zoning Eldora- do's property for the proposed $85 million refinery. Mr. Grant stated in his letter that the town may wish to talk about "non environ- mental" aspects of the prop- osed rezoning. the non environmentai as- pects might include such tbings as roads and other services, accor.ding to the seven page letter. Special Panel He suggested that environ- mental side of the discussion could be referred to a special panel establisbed by the federal government. This panel would be' re- sponsible for conducting pub- lic hearings on the proposed Eldorado Nuclear refinery. t would eventually make recommendations either approving or failing to ap- prove Eldorado's plans for Port Granby. Mr. Grant suggested that the town could enter discus- sions with Eldorado on the condition that the corpora- tion's plans for Port Granby would be given a dlean bill of health from the panel.' "If this suggestion appeals to you, I wouid be grateful to meet witb whomever you might suggest with a view to commencing detaiied discus- sions on these non-environ- mental aspects of the prop- osed re-zonîng," Mr. Grant stated. WiII Cost Him Money A Courtice resident told council iast week that bis long term1 expenses because of developmnent in Courtice may total $4,855 to $6,650. Barry Johnson, a resident of Nash Road, said that's the amount of money he wili have to pay if he is forced to hook up to water and sewer services when development takes place in Courtice. Referring to concerns over development in the Courtice area, Mr. Johnson said. "I feel you people (council) are neglecting your duty by not at least calling a public meeting and getting this ironed out." Mr. Johnson askeci council to delay major water and sewer projects pianned for Courtice by the Durham Region., Newcastle council did not promise to support a delay. They did agree to hold, a meeting with representativels of, the Courtice and Area cîtizens Association to discuss development in the commun- ity. Facts About Drinking Show Sobering Truth On Alcohol's Effects The effects of Canada's beer drinking habit'are finally beginning to show their over- ail resuits. ,The total picture is drama- tîcaily different from the image shown in beer commer- ciais on television, explained two of Durham's Addiction Research Foundation repre- sentatives,, Geoff Brown and Judy Carter at the, February l7th meeting of the Social Planning Council. Recently, the foundation' s concern bas shifted from drugs to alcohol since evi- dence is showing that both young and old alike are iosing the ability to control their drinking. People with drinking prob- lems are now showing upat ages as yoÙng as 13 as weli as at the later stages around 65 and 70. Both speakers agreed that for young people the drop in the drinking age from 21 to 18 is a primary cause for the problem as it aliows for greater. accessibility to alcohol for those below the limit. Everyone Effected Indifference is no, longer a legitimate attitude for even those who abstain to have, because ail Canadians are feeling the net results. Alcohol and drug reiated automobile accidents have increased, making Ontario's highways hazardous for anyone who drives on them. For, families who abstain from alcohol, the odds that children wili become alcohol- ics is lower than for those that drink, Miss Carter said. 1Statistics indicate that the occurrence of alcoholism is greater among families with parents who are alcoholics. in interviews with people having problems with drugs or alcohol, the social workers found that the most frequently given reasons for taking a drug or a drink was that life had become too restrictive. Permissiveness Another cause, that both referred to, however, is the rise of a more permissive society with such recent trends as the drop in the age of majority from 21 to 18 years of age. This bas resulted in easier accessibility to aicohol for those below the permitted age limit for drinking. As young people turn from takîng drugs to abusing alcohol, some parents heave a sigh of relief, grateful that their chiidren are drinking instead of taking chemical or soft drugs, she added. Although some parents are more at ease when they know what their children are using, there is little evidence to justify that relief. Another factor which con- tributes to the problems is a breakdown in communication, creating a tense atmosphere within the famîly which is seen as an impossible situa- tion for everyone involved. Besides having problems talking with others, people who have difficulties with drugs also tend to see that Optimism for Future Says Hoistein President The Hoistein-Friesian As- sociation of Canada is a great organization representing Canadian breeders who are well known and highly re- garded throughout the worid. This statement was made by President Jean St. Pierre, Grenville, Quebec as he ad- dressed the 94th Annual Meet- ing of Members lbeld February 9,-1977 in Toronto. Mr. St. Pierre commented that the optimistic projections for 1976 bas been fulfilied even thougb be did not dlaim personal responsibility for that success. Rýegistrations bit a new peak in 1976, up fuiiy seven per cent from the previous record established only a year eariier. 'The three milliontb, caîf wàs registered by the Association. Memberships continued their upward growth commenced in 1975 after many years of slow decline. The outstanding work of the Quebec Branch in listing new members aided in push- ing the total membership to 13,155 by the end of the year. The Extended Pedigree De- partment set a new record. The Association is a forward iooking organization and took an important step with respect to its future home in Brant- ford. Renovations were commnenced at the office both outside and inside which were both practicai and pleasing to the eye. Despite spiralling costs the Association ended the year with a surplus. Jean St. Pierre commended the excellent work of the Health of Animais Branch of Agriculture Canada. An out- break of Blue Tongue in British Columbia caused immediate and serious rami- fications in the export trade not to mention the domestic movement of cattie. Prompt and efficient work on the part of Health of Animais virtually elimînated the problem and ail Hostein members look toward a full recovery i 1977. The impact of Canadian Hoîsteins was also feit in foreign countries. Exhibits in, Spain and France, staff visits to Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Engiand, Scotland, Itaiy, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Belgium and Spain together with judging assignments at twelve shows led our export promotion activity. Canadian breeders were represented by the Hostein President and' other key staff at the World Conference of Friesian Soci- eties in England last October. Transfers totalled 63,794, up 17.3 per cent from the previous year. The most exciting part of the transfer picture was the increase of over 200 per cent in exports to the United States, and the increase of over 40 per cent in total exports. Optimis- tic exports for, 1977 werenot expressed by David Clemons, Secreta ry-Ma nager for the Association as there is con- cern regarding developments in certain of our major markets particularly Cuba, Mexico and the United States. Secretary Clemons also noted that we bad already register- ed eight calves born as a result of embryo transfer operations in 1975. Since that time the number of operations bas mushroomed as well as the number of embryo trans- fer busînesses. Growth is expected to continue and accelerate in the coming months and years. The Annual Meeting grap- pied with a host of By-law changes. The first change reiated to the structure of the Board of Directors. t was proposed to increase the size of the Extension Service Committee to-seven members and to elect its memb rship on a regional basis. Thlis was aimed at improving the effect- iveness of the Committee in dealing with probiems which Section Two The Canadian Statesman Bowmanville, March 2, 19777 by the Joint Dairy Breds Committee for ail dairy SEAP Is Nat breeds but was not legally s. acceptable. Therefore, now DIinr, o each Association has its own 4 rules. The fifth amendment related to the wvording in L egal A ction governing embryo transfers but made no change in the A * L r meaning of the section. A-gainsi Townl there are very f ew other pleasures in life, Miss Carter said. The Addicetion Research Foundation in the, Region of Durham is now finding it necessary to counsel children as young as 12 and 13 years old who have already experi- mented with alcohol and are showing the early signs of, developing into alcoholics. The foundation itself serves in several areas in the fight against ahl drug'abuse, cover- ing the need for information, research, counselling and pro- grams in the community. They work at providing accurate information to wipe out myths such as the stereo- type of the skid row alcoholic or the belief that the use of sof t drugs automatically -leads to bard drugs like heroin and speed. Along with programs such as the driving while impaired class for second time offend- ers of the alcohol consumption law, the ARF is trying to get across the real effects of alcohol abuse to residents of the region. Their surveys have shown that 85 per cent of Canadian alcoholics are still in the work force, causîng an estimated $1 million loss to industry._ Researchers are calling for greater public commitment in the figbt against alcoholism and drug abuse which wWl provide changes in behaviour as well as a change in attitude towards the non-medical use of drugs. apply particularly to one area of the country or another. The second proposal reiated to the production requirements piaced on a cow before a son may be registered. A new level of 130 per cent milk-130 per cent fatwas passed. t was furtber decided that the dis- cretion whether to recognize foreign herd books be left to the board, The purpose of this amendment was not to with- draw acceptance of other herd books, but rather to make it possible to recognize herd, books when necessary, possibiy with restrictions on pedigree, blood types, and other matters. Until this date the rules governing artificial insemination had been made Chairman of the Extension Service Committee, T. Robert Flett, Oshawa related to the Annual Meeting that the Extension Program in 1976 did not change greatly from the previous year. Refinements had been made in several areas but there were no major changes. Thermost significant change of the year was the switch to the new type classification forms for both maies and femaies. It Was noted that the type classifica- tion activity was somewhat below the prevîous year due to staffingproblems. However, optimism was expressed for the future as any problems in the type classification pro- gram should be eliminated, Gerald Easton Nelson, one of Ontario's capable fieldman was presented with a gold watch for 25 years of outstand- ing service with the Holstein- Friesian Association of Canada. A two-day workshop spon- sored by SEAP (Save the Environment from Atomic, Pollution) gets underway on Frîday and Saturday of thîs week. The workshop on nuclear energy will be held March 4 and 5 at the Newtonville public school. It will feature speakers such, as Northumberland Durham MP Allan Lawrence, Durham West MPP Dr. Charles God- frey and Dr. Fred Knelman of Concordia University. BEA GAIBLADE Fitnes. hIyu heat you knw iî's right. in the Bowmanville #ELLIOTT'SLi s$PcoraâtInslCntre * 623-9121 $~ Pratt &Lambert ~ Domestic and Imported Wallpapers El"doraido to Ask for Licence Extension LEADING SWIMMING POOL WHOLESALER MUST DISPOSE 0F 1976,ALI ALUMINUM POOLS IN STOCK. 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