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4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, January 17, 1979 Section Two Seek Conmunity's Opinion Before Movin Principals Parents Groups T By Maureen Corkery should be a strong factor being The community should be considered by the Board in consulted when decisions to such situations. We would ask transfer principals are made. that the Board define the This was the general feeling of process for such input and the most parents groups which extent to which it would be submitted briefs on the sub- received." ject to the Northumberland Along the same line, the and Newcastle Board of South Cramahe parent- Education Tuesday night. teacher association suggested Seven briefs were presented that when a transfer is by groups and individuals at a contemplated, the board, the special public meeting held by principal and the parents the board in Cobourg. At should meet to discuss the present, the board has no transfer. After such a discus- stated policy on the transfer of sion, representatives of the principals and this has caused three groups would cast one some problems in the past. vote per group to accept or Just last summer, a parent- reject the transfer. The teacher association in South majority decision would Cramahe was 'so angry over prevail. the transfer of a senior Several groups felt it is principal in its area it went as important for a principal to far as the Ontario Supreme live in the same community in Court to try and stop the which he or she works. In her move. The action was unsuc- brief, Patricia Lawson said, cessful. "communities have looked to Before forming a policy, the the principals of their schools board decided to allow the for leadership. This is partly public some input on the because these men and matter. Chairman Andy women have in the past taken Thompson said Tuesday leading roles in local organiza- suggestions would be serious- tions. I believe it is important ly considered when it comes ior the principal to live in the time for the board to draft its community where the school policy. is located; not to do so is to In his remarks prior to reduce his-her effectiveness in presentation of the briefs, Mr. the school." Thompson said it is the The South Cramahe parent- board's responsibility to teacher association pointed transfer principals when it out that, "unlike the city, considers such action where the educator becomes desirable and beneficial to the lost in the anonymous crowd system. after 4 p.m., the rural com- Of the 56 elementary princi- munity relies heavily on the pals in the system, nine are talented participation of the principals of the same schools principal, vice-principal and they headed 10 years ago when teacher in its social and the board was formed. Of service life." eight secondary principals Gernot Gleibs, principal of only two have remained in the Kendal-Kirby Public School same school for this length of suggested transfers take place time. after a five year tenure at one The Burnham Street School school. "Many boards have a committee, in its presenta- five year tenure for principals tion, recommended that and a similar arrangement for "selective members of the vice-principals. Board person- community be consulted nel and the public the board before any decisions with serves is fully aware of this regard to transfer of princi- policy. Therefore, when trans- pals are made." Parents, the fers occur, they generally committee believes, should happen as a matter of course, have the opportunity to know with very little friction what's going on and why the between all the parties transfer is being made. concerned." The Colborne Home and "A five-year tenure," he School Association echoed this added, "seems to me to be feeling, saying "the reaction ideal as it provides enough of the community being time to develop scope and affected by a principal trans- perspective in any one school fer should be taken into situation." account. Iiput could be for Other groups which sub- retention or for transferring mitted briefs, though, were the principal. In any case,. it against such an idea. John Winkworth, principal of Burn- ham Public School in Cobourg said, "I do not believe anything is to be gained by y u endet indiscriminately shuffling nura A y principals after a certain James bInsurance Agency Limited 24 King St. E. Bowmanville For ail your insurance needs Doug James at 623-4406 1~S E I M M E '4 B oard tenure in one school." It would only "weaken our system and do a great disservice to our students," he argued. The Northumberland and Newcastle Secondary Princi- pals and Vice-Principals Association said they are opposed to the automatic transfer of personnel "since such a policy could be non-productive and might lead to poor morale." The South Cramahe parent- teacher association expressed some of its concerns should such a policy be instituted. "Will a principal, knowing that he bas a posting of only one or two years duration, become involved in the com- munity? Will he purchase a home, or choose to rent, or commute? Will he become a faceless non-entity, available from 9 to 4 and then vanishing into the dusk? What of the school itself? Effective continuity cannot possibly be maintained with a revolving door policy of constantly changing principals." Several groups suggested a transfer should take place when the principal wishes to move either to further his career or decrease his responsibilities, if the com- munity is dissatisifed with his performance or if the board feels he is not doing a satisfactory job. The Northumberland and Newcastle Secondary Princi- pals and Vice-Principals Association said the board should establish a separate transfer policy for secondary schools distinct from elementary schools and transfers "should take place only after consultation with all parties concerned and with the interest of both the individual and the school system in mind." Further, "an effective transfer policy should ensure that both the principal and the vice- principal of a particular school are not moved in the same year." OBITUARY JOHN FLEWELL A former employee of the board of education for 14 years who retired in 1972 John Flewell, 506 Malan Ave., Oshawa, died at Oshawa General Hospital, Monday, Dec, 25, 1978. He had been in failing health for the ~past year. Born Dec. 5, 1914 in Tyen- denaga Township, Ont., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Flewell. A resident of Oshawa since 1958, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and of AVE** Pri SA VE SA VE WHY PAY MORE FOR HEATING SAVE ON PREMIUM QUALITY â-FUEL DOIL FOR ALL YOUR FUEL OIL NEEDS 1517 DUND-A ST. EAST WHITBY Telephone Today! Call Collect 668-3381 Prompt. Courteous Service mn,,amnM St. Luke's Presbyterian Church. During the Second World War, he served with the llth Canadian Armed Corps over- seas from 1941 to 1945. He is survived b'y bis wife, the former Elma Vance, whom he married in Toronto, June 29, 1940; two sons, Ronald "ôf Oakwood and Reg- inald' of Oshawa; two daughters, Mrs. Murray Neu- man (Carolyn) of Bowman- ville and Mrs. Brian Summer- fedt (Debra) of Oshawa; a brother, George Baker of Morrisburg; a sister, Mrs. Gerald Woods (Mary) of Belleville; and the three grandchildren. Mr. Flewell rested at the Mclntosh-Anderson Funeral Home, Oshawa. A complete service was held in the chapel Thursday. Interment Ux- bridge Cemetery. Rev. James McKay officiated. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetic Associa- tion would be gratefully acknowledged. as attractive electric fixtures in the foyer. A Wilton carpet in t gold and blue has been laid in l the rotunda and the ful length IaIb main aisle of the theatre. Newcastle will have another dnomination meeting due to the fact that the newly elected S officers to council had failed to t comply with the 1929 municipal act. comedy, "Rosie O'Reilly" 25 Vears Ago which will be presented the Thursday, January 21st, 1954 end of the month in the Opera A new Flink automnatic sand House under the auspices of feeder costing $800 has been Daughters of England. More înstalled on the town truck to details next week. do the sanding. The new Miss Borea Murdoff, equipment can be operated by Bowmanville, Miss Ray the driver alone. Deline, Newcastle and Miss Lieut. Jack Kitson, son of Velma Orchard, Enniskillen Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kitson, were prize winners in the formerly of Bowmanville, and handwriting contest recently now living in Dunnville, is conducted in Durham County serving with the Canadian by Fred Wells, General Agent Army in Hiro, Japan. for Sun Life of Canada, Port Arnold Besteman, 15 Hope. Ontario Street, a resident of Manager T. C. Ross has Bowmanville for five years recently re-modelled the has joined the Ontario Royal Theatre. New lighting Provincial Police and has effects have been installed on been posted to Belleville. both sides of the stage, as well Rent Controls will be 77 King Street East Bowmanville CANADA GRADE AEVISCERATED 3-LB. AVO. OBITUARY EDNA PEARL BRUMMEL years,,Edna Pearl Brummel, A resident of Bowmanville aged 85 passed away in on St. George Street for 50 Memorial Hospital, Bowman- -ville on Wednesday, January discontinued in the Town of 3rd, 1979. Bowmanville on March 2nd, Born in Cartwright Town- 1954. ship she was the former Edna Mr. Gilbert I. Jones, who Pearl Hobbs, daughter of Mr. has been supervisor for the and Mrs. Richard Hobbs. She Dominion Stores of South- was married June loth, 1915 to Eastern Ontario, has been Ernest (Jack) Brummell. promoted to the position of A member of the Anglican supervisor of the Northern Church, she was interested in Ontario district with head- church and community affairs quarters at North Bay. and was a devoted wîfe and Hugh Martin has been mother. named the leader of the newly Surviving are her daughter formed Bowmanville Choral Gwen Varcoe, grandchildren Society. Practices will be held Vicki and Dan, great grand- each Monday from 8 - 10 p.m. children Brian and Karen, two in the Town Hall Auditorium. sisters, Win Bird and Hilda The work of zoning Freeman, and a brother Bowmanville has been George Hobbs of Toronto. completed in the rough and is Archdeacon Tom Gracie now being transferred into officiated at the funeral serv- legal terminology by Chair- ices beld on Friday at the man Lawrence Mason and Northcutt Elliott Funeral Secretary Albert Cole. Home 49 Vears Ago Thursday, January 16th, 1930 Rev. R. J. Shires, Rector of St. John's Church, opened the 1930 council's deliberations. The nominating, committee appointments were Finance - Campbell, Carruthers, Rehder. Roads and Streets, Carruthers, Garton and Camvbell. Public Property - Strike. Fletcher. Lockhart Fire Dept. Garton, jones, Rehder. Miss Carrie Painton, Whitby, Mrs. F. Bert Fitchett, Montreal, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Painton, West- mount' Watch for the musical Qo Ch ickens M I I M I I M M I M BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountancy WILLIAM C. HALL Be. Comm. Chartered Accountant 36½ King St. E., Oshawa Telephone 725-6539 D. V. SNODDON 212 Liberty St. North Bookkeeping and Tax Service Business: 623-7950 Residence: 623-7308 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. 118 King St. East, Suite 2 623-6555 JOHN P. WINTERS Chartered Accountant 23 Silver St. Bowmanville 623-9461 WM. J. H. COGGINS Chartered Accountant 115 Liberty Street South Bowmanville Phone 623-3612 Dental DR. ANGUS M. BLAIR D.D.S. 26 Frank Si., Bowmanville (near Dominion Store) Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to9 p.m. including Saturday Telephone 623-3181 PATRICK G. DEEGAN DENTUREGTHERAPY CLINIC 36 King St. W. 623-4473 Office Hours: Mon,, Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 'til 5:00 Chiropractic LAWRENCE A. GREY Doctor of Chiropractic 270 King St. East Bowmanville Phone 623-4004 G. EDWIN MANN, D.C. Chirpractor Office 15 ElginStreet Corner of Horsey Street Phone 623-5509 Office Hours: By appointment LEONARD JAY, B.Sc., D.C. Doctorof Chiropractic 96 Queen Street Bowmanville Phone 623-9297 OPEN DAILY MON., TUES., SAT. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. THURS. - FR1. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. SUN. 10 a.m. - 5 p.M.- Delivery in Town 623-4161 Potatoes PRODUCE OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE Tomatoes PRODUCE OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE SWEET" L Green Peppers LB-5 FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA FANCY GRADE Red or Golden Delicious Apples LB. 10-LB. BAG LB. ONTARIO GROWN 9 CANADA.NO.1GRADE 2L899 Carrots 3BAGS%0 MADE IN CANADA Northland 9 Firelogs EA.9 e Q Qdb. Values Effective at Bowmanville Store Only 1