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Around The Board With Bob Williher Trustee Ward III Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education ; Junior Kindergarten was discussed by our Board in February of this year. The Board did notgive approval to the program because of a variety of reasons. One major reason was the rather significant start up costs which would be in the area of $250,000. At the last meeting of the Board, approval was granted to have administration administration update the report. It is expected that administration administration will have this report ready for discussion at the Education committee meeting meeting tonight. The meeting will be held at the Board office office in Cobourg at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Also to be discussed at the Education committee meeting is the report of the Attendance, Dropout and Enrolment committee. The twenty-three page report looks at the issue of student dropout in the secondary panel. As one may expect there are many reasons why a student leaves school prior to graduation. Trustees have expressed concern over the number of ^tiiool dropouts. In today's ^mdnging world an education education is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity. Students Students leaving prior to graduating face a very difficult difficult situation in the job market. Declining enrolment enrolment as a result of the re-, cluced birthrate is beyond the control of our Board. We cannot produce children where children do not exist. Declining enrolment as a result of dropouts may be within the Board's control. The report to be discussed discussed tonight at the Board office looks at many factors and solutions to some of the problems. It seems to me there are things we can do to encourage students to remain remain at school until they vg^aduate. The meeting sitould be interesting and you are welcome to attend. In past columns I have mentioned' the importance of technology in our society. Skills development must be a way of life. Technology is changing rapidly and with that comes a high demand for skilled tradespeople. Canada is far behind meeting meeting the demand of the job turket in-this aredTI have .•Aid before that we mustdtt' flat we can in the public school system to prepàre out young people for job opportunities opportunities in the trades. A recent report pre sented to ■ the Education committee indicated a major decline in the number number of credits being taken in the area of technological studies and family studies. Since 1982 the number of credits taken have dropped by approximately 2,300 credits. credits. That is about a 34% decline. decline. At the last Board meeting, approval was granted for the review and planning activities activities which will lead to a Board Plan for technological technological studies. The Technological Technological Studies Keview committee committee will present a report to the Education committee in May of 1986. The committee committee will be expected to review review the entire technological technological studies area within our Board. Hopefully, it will present recommendations which will help our Board address the problem of declining declining enrolment in technological studies. There appears to be no doubt that OSIS has created a negative impact on enrolment enrolment in technological studies in our Board. But there are other reasons for the decline which need to be addressed. Our Board has approved new guidelines for fund raising by students. Policy #903 has been modified to provide additional restric tions on fund raising. The Board's concern is the safety of our children. In addition, addition, most Trustees are of the opinion that fund raising raising activities should be for "extras" and not school essentials. essentials. Students involved in appropriate in-school fund raising activities can have fun and at the same time be provided with a learning experience. At the last meeting of the Board I presented a motion requesting that the Board petition Premier Peterson to oppose the sale of alcohol in the corner stores across the province. The motion did not receive the support support of the Board but did generate considerable discussion discussion on a topic which will-have an impact on our young people. It is my hope that the issue will receive more discussion in communities communities throughout the province. I believe there is a need for the government to carefully monitor community community input before proceeding proceeding with any legislation. legislation. The long term impact must be understood first Society has expressed concern concern about the growing problem of alcohol abuse and we need to know the potential potential contribution to that problem that may exist with any expansion of the availability availability of alcohol. Xi Zeta Lambda Resumes Meetings By Susan Cookson After a summer sabbatical from our bi-monthly meetings, meetings, Xi Zeta Lambda has again resumed meeting each second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Late in August, members and spouses were invited to a pot luck barbecue at the home of Mary Ann Denard and everyone exchanged news from the summer. Our first meeting, Sept. 10th was held at the home of Joy Schryer. This year's executive consists of President - Gayle Stevenson, Vice-President - Cathy Koenderman, Recording Recording Secretary - Bonnie Enders, Corresponding Secretary Secretary -Joy Schryer, Treasurer - Roz Yeo, and Liaison Officer - Cathy Aitken. -Total membership membership stands at 21. Plans began last fall, to host a Beta Sigma Phi Convention and the majority of our first meeting was devoted to final plans. Members have worked hard to co-ordinate a one day convention to be held October 19 at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. At present 275 delegates delegates have registered, and we are confident all 300 spots will be spoken for. Our theme is "Christmas in the Country", and a busy day has been planned for the delegates. We all look forward to a fashion show by Leisure Lady and a display by Paula Lishman, and partaking in a traditional Christmas meal at noon. On September 24th we met in the home of Carolyn Neuman and the ladibs worked on table favors for the mini-convention. For many of the Bowmanville sorority members, this will be our first opportunity to work on, and attend a Beta Sigma Phi Convention. If all that we have been told about conventions is true, this will be the highlight of our year. Treacyand Harvey Insurance Will be Moving Tuesday, October 15th, 1985 (Day after Thanksgiving) To 7A Division St., Bowmanville lAbove Mothersill Printing Inc. and across from Morris Funeral Homej 623-2527 / cr & A* xS\ This is your community, not a few people on council's community. My concerns are your concerns. As Mayor I will address the issues affecting you in the Town of Newcastle Region. Whether taxes, streets, water, sewer or other specific problems I want to hear from you. Write me DARRYL SOMERSCALES Group 19, Box 35 R.R. #3, Bowmanville L1C3K4 or call 728-5848 Busy Schedule Ahead For TOPS Club Members The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 9,1985 19 Ball Game Raises 9 55 for Hospital Fund Well, here we are again! Vacations are over for most of us, and now it is time to settle down to the old routine. It's rush here, and rush there, taking the children to hockey, dance class, music lessons, and extra school activities. You try to squeeze in school meetings, night courses, exercise exercise classes, and anything else you can manage into your busy schedule. It just seems like you've taken on too much. If you have a weight problem that is getting getting you down, all the above can really be a burden on you. Maybe you can fit one more activity into your busy agenda. Try a TOPS Club. This might give you the incentive incentive to lose that unwanted weight, and you might feel like attacking that busy schedule you've lined up for yourself. TOPS is "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." There are several TOPS Clubs in our area. One of them might fit into your schedule. Good health is important to all of us, and losing weight is a great way to lead to better health. When you feel good, and look good, you have more energy. Being overweight can bring on many health problems. One club in the Bowmanville area is TOPS No. ON870. This group meets on Thursday evenings at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. Weigh-ins are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and meet some new friends at TOPS. TOPS No. ON870 has a full schedule planned for the balance of the year. Some of it being a Club Auction on Oct. 3rd, a special guest on Oct. 24th. Sunday, Nov. 3rd is the Area Rally at Bowmanville High School, Friday, Nov. 29th is our annual Christmas Bake- Craft Sale at the Bowmanville Mall, and a Christmas party on Dec. 5th. For the summer the club had a "Summer Improvement" Improvement" contest of which the winner was Dawn Dennis. HOPS anniversaries celebrated celebrated this summer were: Ev Card 11 years, Cecile Yurko and Joan Mairs, their 8th. On Thursday evening, Sept. 26th, our area captain Judy Hartwig was a guest. She gave a presentation on the "Nutrition "Nutrition Monograph." This fall and winter take up some activities that will burn up those extra calories. Examples: Skiing - 600 cal. per hour, ice skating - 400 cal. per hour, bowling - 270 cal. per hour, walking - 210 cal. per hour, chopping and sawing wood - 400 cal. per hour. Dieting Dieting and exercise go hand-in- hand. Yours in TOPS Barb Amburg TOPS No. ON870 Bowmanville 623-5201 International Youth'tear 1985 PEACE CThe Canadian Rod Crois Society It wasn't exactly the World Series, but a recent baseball game between members of the Town of Newcastle staff and council and the Bowmanville Rotary Club raised $55 for Memorial Hospital's fund-raising drive. Here, Gary Cox presents a cheque to hospital campaign committee members Car- son Elliott and Keith Jackson. The presentation was made last Wednesday, October 2. ; .. ..ai;,, „ ram otv-Vri; j" . : ' iu; ' .'I ' •fjitSWH t*) ! j ... odl'r . ! ■: CHOICE • Î-! I. - 4/. 4 W ' K. . 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