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4, Orono Weekly Timses, Wednesday, November 3, 1982 Seven msweek electi'on to Board of Education Seven candidates are seek- ing election to the Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education in Ward Three witb aIl speaking at tbe Ail-Candidates meeting heki in Newcastle last week. SHARRON BROWN Sbarron Brown, Newton- ville, obtained ber education in tbe local system. Sbe called for stronger discipline in tbe schbols and as well stressed the need for upgrading guidance so that graduatinig students from grades 12 and 13 did not find tbemnselves witb low Jevel subjects wbicb bindered educational ad-, vancement and employment opportunities. Brown said sbe was oppos- ed to tbe closing of scbools wbere a community exists. Sbe said if any scbools were to be closed it sbould be in cases wbere tbe schools were in rural areas and all students had to be bused. WILLIAM CARMAN William Carman (incu>-~ bent), Orono, said be bad been a trustee for 20 years gaining knowledge and exper- tise. "I take priçle in beîng part of tbe systemn of pro- viding quality education," bhe said. He told tbe audience to flot expect any Major pro- gramns over tbe next few years as funding bas beenreducing froni tbe province. ' He said two good pro- grams at Clarke Higb School included tbe Co-op program and that of semestering. He said Clarke bad pioneered botb programs in the local systemn. He said be did flot agree witb tbe abolisbment of grade tbirteen and felt that being a trustee was one of tbe best ways to offer service to tbe community. MARY CLARKE Mary Clarke, Newtonville, said sbe supports a new tborougb grounding, in math, reading and writing and a return to stronger discipline witb a diligent pursuit of drug sources. She also pointed out tbat Bill 82 was of vital im- portance along witb other cbanges in education being considered. Clarke said a position of trustee sbould flot be taken lightly for tbere was great responsibility in tbe position. She said she would work bard for tbe continuation of quali- ty education. LORRAINE LOVER Lorraine Lover, Newcas- tle, said there are concerns in education today witb declin- ing enrolment and increasing costs. She said decisions as to taxation must be made white e stili maintaining quality J education. e Lover said that thé educa- S tional tool does flot have to ~be ail acadlemric and that students m-ust be helped with the basic skills. She said the Ontario educational system was a good one and that she would work to see that the, high standard is always available within the local system. WILLIAM MONTGOMERY William Montgomery, Orono, presented an A,B,C program, ability, belief and concern. He said he had abili- ty in personnel affairs and was effective in the- board room. He said he believed in the value of education and that learning was satisfaction even in, the work place after leaving school. "If you are learning you are happy, be said, and it begins in educa- tion." Montgomery said we want special programs white althte same tîme neighbours have lost jobs. "The issues are get- ting complex," he stated. JANET POLLITT Janet Pollitt, R.R. Orono, a former student under the board's jurisdiction and fbrmer teacher said the Board bad important decisions to Bill 82! "We must use com- monsense." She said she would be a link between residents and the board and stimnulate communication. She said parents were becom- ing more involved and show- ing increased interest in education which sbould be fostered. Pollitt said, -I care, I'm concerned and want to be in- volved and want to do my best as a trustee."l BOB WILLSHER Bob Willsher, Newcastle, stated that education was like a nutrial meal comprised of many things to keep the body and mindibealtby and grow-_ ing. He said bis occupation keeps bim in toucb with botb tbe negative and positive ef- fects of tbe scbool system. «I can reflect that kniowledge wben making board deci- sions," he said. Willsber said there was no greater waste than that of buman potential, regardless of the potential. He also said tbere was a need for a trustee who can relate, on a personal level, the needs of the excep- tional cbild and at the same time to ensure that quality is maîntained for aIl students. Council turns down apartment proposai Town council on Monday turned down an application to build an apartment com- plex in tbe Waverley Gardens3 area of the Town of Bowmanville. D'Angelos Homes had made application for a rezon- inig of 1.2 acres back of the existing commercial develop- ni,-d for a 63 apart ment coni- plex. The developer said he was aware that adequate ser- vices were no t at this time available but that these works were to be undertaken by the Region in 1983. He said the Region plan would allow the 63 apartments when services were upgraded but they were willing to have the number (Continued page 6) HALLOWE'EN DANCE WELL ATTENDED The Hallowe'en Dance hold in the Oddfellow's Hall on Sat. Oct.- 30, and sponsored by the Mission and Service Committee of Oronio and Kîrby United Churches, was well attended. Special thanks to the Ding-a-Iing band for the great music thiey Provided. Also to the following merchants who donated prizes for rthe best costumes: Bill Carman of Rolph Hardware, Cor- nish Red and White Store, Riseboroughi Refrigeration, Orono Electric. ORONO TEEN DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT 1An Orono Teen Dance is being held in the Orono Town Hall this Friday evening with Sparkie and Chris providing the music. On December 5th "The Wanted" a rock and rol group will be playing at the Orono Town Hall and tickets for that dance will be available this Friday. ORONO TOWN HALL CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE The Orono Hall Christmas Showcase is slated to be hield during the weekend of November 19, 20 and 21st.' On Friday the hall wilI be open froni 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday afternoon from 1 parm. to 6 p.m. It is expected there will be some twenty exhibitors with their crafts and antiques at the show. NEW COUNCIL TAKES OVER DECEMBER ]ÏST With elections being held this Monday, November 8th those elected to office will take office as of December lst, 1982 for a three year period. At Monday's meeting the Town of Newcastle council outlin- ed their remaining meetings with a General Purpose Commit- tee meeting to be beld Monday, November 15th and the hast council meeting for the term to be held on November 22nd. It is a requirement that the' new counicil -hohd their first mieeting within seven days of December lst. Council on Mon- day set December 6th as date for the initial meeting. 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