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/ S Bowmanville Kinsman Club Honored ft. Vi. (O' ./S V \ ■ / T CL i~~ïi X,,, S63*aW* e ' ' Calling All Cooks! On Wednesday, June 8th the Cdanabtan Statesman and the Newcastle 3nbcpenbent will be publishing a Again this year, as in the past, we ask our readers to please send us their favorite recipes. }Please send them orbring them to: [ James Publishing Company Limited Around The Board With Bob Willsher Trustee Ward III Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education Section 3 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 6, 1983 Bowmanville Jaycettes Raffle an Afghan The Bowmanville Kinsman club was honored with a Scouting Certificate of appreciation last Tuesday evening during the club's regular meeting at the Frying Dutchman. Roger Leetooze, district commissioner of the West Durham Scouts, presented the certificate to Kinsman president Eric Neamtu, for the club's sponsorship of the 9th Bowmanville group. In last month's article I mentioned how trustees and board staff were deep into budget discussions. I also indicated our hope was to have a budget struck by the end of March in order that municipalities municipalities could reflect the school board's tax portion when tax bills are prepared in April. Such appears to be impossible impossible in that the provincial grant figures were just received received by the board. Most municipalities have a commitment to the printers and it is unlikely our budget will be firm until the end of April. At this point in time it is difficult to say what percentage percentage increase will be required to meet the system's needs, but a figure in the eight percent to ten percent range appears likely. Much of the increase arises in areas which are beyond the board's control. control. Other factors were decided decided by the last board (salaries and transportation costs) for much of the budget year and over which we cannot cannot expect immediate change. Every effort is being made to reduce that increase. It's a Matter of Transportation During the Property and Finance Committee's last meeting a number of cost saving proposals were discussed. discussed. One suggestion put before the committee by board staff was the elimination of transportation transportation for co-op students. At the present time it costs the board $30,000 annually to transport transport students from the school to their work stations across the N-N jurisdiction, The effective savings for the 1983 budget would be $12,000. Bus transportation was initiated following a car accident involving involving students being driven to their work stations by another student. I am opposed to the suggestion suggestion that the board withdraw support in this area. The co-op program has been a resounding resounding success for a number of reasons. For years parents and business people have criticized the education system system for being isolatéd and insulated from the realities of life after school. This program is the one connecting link that provides the student with "hands on" experience no school setting could provide. To the student the experience is beyond measure. For many, as a result a given career is solidified. Often a student has decided on a career and then changed his or her mind after working in the "live" environment. environment. The savings to the student student and society are real. How often have you heard of an individual attending university, university, graduating and then returning returning to school because they chose the wrong career? The co-op program has proven it can keep students at school when otherwise they might leave at Grade 9 or 10. For some students it is difficult difficult to tie their studies to the expectations an employer may have. The co-op pro-' gram, for many, provides the key. Teachers and students tell me how low achieving students improve as a direct result of their work experience. experience. Many mature as a result result of expectations placed upon them by their employers. Teachers see the co-op program program as a. means of reinforcing reinforcing classroom studies. Co-op education provides a lesson no guidance teacher could ever give. The program works. Our board is fortunate to have Deople, like Eva Nichols of Clarke High School, who believe believe in the benefits of this program and who devote considerable considerable time and effort to make it work. Our students are responding - just ask them. They deserve our support support through providing transportation. transportation. At the board meeting meeting on April 7, 1983 a motion from the Transportation Committee requesting full board support for transportation transportation of co-op students will be made. Hopefully, trustees will remember their job is to provide provide students with the opportunity opportunity to fully develop their skills and readiness for the working world. Failure to provide provide transportation will devastate devastate this valuable program! program! The Closed Door Since assuming office in December, I have pursued, along with Port Hope Trustees, Trustees, Wilf Day, the matter of "in camera" discussions. In 1982 the Education Act was changed limiting boards to specific areas to which the public was to be excluded from discussions. These include include security of board property, property, personal or financial information of a board member member or employee, buying or selling of a school site, negotiations negotiations or legal action (section (section 183 of the Act). Other than these times the public has a Right to know wh'at the board is doing. From time to time matters not within these areas are included in closed meeting agendas. Wilf Day and I have challenged the board's right to have certain items in a closed meeting and will continue to do so. It's not so much that there is intent to deny public access, but rather the board has not fully grasped the change in legislation. One passion I have is the public's right to know what their government is doing. A number of taxpayers have called regarding specific problems. I am pleased I have been able to solve most of these problems and hope to clear up the few that remain. If you have any comments or require my assistance please do not hesitate to call me at 987-4845. Hampton Girl's Letter Brings CLOCA Reply The lucky ticket held by Gail Rickard won her a handsome afghan produced by the Bowmanville Jaycette Club. Tickets on the afghan were sold at the recent Community Fair and the proceeds from the fund raising scheme will be directed to Participation House. Jaycette Anna Blake (right) is shown above presenting Mrs. Rickard with her prize. A young Hampton resident who wants to see the village mill pond restored to its original original condition is discovering that the pond is a complex and expensive issue. Melanie Axford says, however, however, that she still intends to fight for the restoration of the pond. She adds that most of the village shares her opinions on the matter. The 15-year-old Courtice Secondary School student first became interested in taking action on the problem when the local issue was discussed in a history class. This led her to sit down and write a letter to Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz in which she described the reasons why the Hampton landmark should be restored. Mr. Cureatz and Melanie later visited the office of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority to follow follow up on the letter. OBITUARY ADA LOUISE PICKELL Following - a short illness, Ada Louise Pickell, aged, 67, passed away in Oshawa General Hospital on Wednesday, Wednesday, March 9th, 1983. Daughter of Florence and the late George Annis, she was born in Bowmanville, and educated educated at S.S. No. 4, Darlington, and Bowmanville High School. On October 23rd, 1943 she was married to Glenn Pickell. Mrs. Pickell was a graduate of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, (A.T.C.M.) Piano, and was a piano teacher for many years. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church, where she served as organist, elder, an active member of the U.C.W., and as a Sunday School teacher. Left to mourn her passing are her husband Glenn, son Rae, daughter Shirley (Mrs. Jim Coyle), son Doug, grandsons grandsons Jeff and Kevin Pickell, Brandon, Matthew and Nathan Coyle. The Reverend Mark Elliott officiated at the funeral services held on Saturday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Messrs. Gary Down, Dave Down, Ted Rivett, Paul Osborne, George Moore and Brian Ormiston. Beautiful floral tokens were received attesting to the esteem in which the deceased was held from Gay Construction Construction Ltd., Graham's I.G.A. and staff, Rivett Architectural Hardware, J.M.T. Phillips and Associates, L &L Tool and Lap Tech Ltd., and the Harmonizers. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery. Cemetery. Keep Canada ) Beautiful... Pltch-ln '83 COURTICE SECONDARY SCHOOL Open House '83 Tuesday, April 12- 7:00-9:00 p.m. The community is invited to see Courtice in Action Academic Displays Video Tapes Scientific Displays Technical Demonstrations Demonstrations Drama Productions Films Basketball Game Post-Secondary Displays Computers at Work Gymnastics Business Presentations Fashions Contemporary Living Artistry Canada Quiz Stereo Photos Babysitting will be provided. "You can't skate on bull rushes," said Melanie in a letter which eventually found its way to CLOCA, the owners of the pond. Her comment refers to the fact that the drained waterway means swimming and skating are no longer possible at the pond. But this is not her only reason for concern. She adds that she is afraid the lower water level will interfere with fire protection. She also notes that a full pond would provide an ideal habitat for wildlife while contributing to the overall overall appearance of the village. To prove her point, she illustrated illustrated her letter with photographs, photographs, showing how the pond used to look and how it looks today. Melanie says she is pleased with the fact that CLOCA General Manager W.M. Campbell took the time to reply to her concerns with a detailed three-page letter. She adds that she does not blame CLOCA for the condition of the pond today. Mr. Campbell advised her that the cost of restoring the pond is about $1.5 million. This would include the expense involved involved in rebuilding the dam, spillway, and bridge. The CLOCA general manager reported i that temporary repairs to the dam and the roadway would be washed out, he added. Mr. Campbell said the level of water in the pond is sufficient sufficient to provide for fire protection protection in the village. Mr. Campbell noted that sediments have built up in the pond during the history of this- man-made feature. He estimated estimated the accumulation of sediments is 12 feet thick and weighs several hundreds of thousands of tons. CLOCA has thanked Melanie for her letter and pointed out that through this sort of perseverance something something can be accomplished. (M Jlock. 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