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I 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 18,1985 Section Two Courtice North Students Show Appreciation to Community Groups læm « ■ tery Walter and Gladys Short, two members of the community who helped donate this dishwasher to the Courtice North School, are shown above with Courtice North students Nancy Colliss, Donnie Kellett, and Gina Lee. Around The Board ( i With Bob Willsher Trustee Ward III Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education OSS a l ■ This exercise bike was donated to the Courtice north School by members of the Enniskillen Mothers' Fellowship. The cycle will be used by the students students in their physical fitness program. Shown above are Barbara Howe and Shirley Stainton of the Mothers' Fellowship and Tammy Potter (on bike) and Brian Bickell, students at the Courtice North School. UGHTING AND SI//». 576-416Û PHILIPS NUTONE JUNO With Bob Willsher, Trustee Ward III Considerable noise is being made by municipal politicians with respect to moving the Town of Newcastle from the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education to the Durham Region Public School Board. I am opposed to the move and the board unanimously voted to oppose the suggested move at the December 12 meeting. The reasons for this political move are, at the very best, shallow. There is a perception that the "bigger board" of Durham is better. There is a suggestion that a dollar or two may be saved by making the change. But what of the educational impact on our children? What consideration has been given to the significant significant disadvantages to the children of the Town of Newcastle? By the politicians I suggest none! Let me make one point very clear. If trustees from the Town of Newcastle wanted to take a selfish view of the change they would support it. We receive $5,150 per year. Durham trustees receive in the range of $8200. The Durham chairperson and Vice chairperson both receive additional monies for the extra responsibility. In our board only the chairperson is paid a modest extra stipend to compensate for the substantial substantial additional work load. In Durham trustees who chair committees are also paid an additional amount. In our board they do it for the challenge. In short there is no personal gain to be had by opposing the move. Durham is a large board with substantial student growth. They are having considerable considerable difficulty meeting the demands of that growth. What value would there be to adding yet more students to an already aggravated problem? What view would the Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and other trustees take of the small schools we have in the Town of Newcastle? I suspect that they would have little concern for their continued operation. I would not want that to happen. There is a suggestion that the move would provide "equality of education across the Durham region." That is possible if the Durham board adopted all of the existing programs in our board. Northumberland and Newcastle is a leader in many, many educational programs. Our staff and teachers are known throughout, the province province for their innovative leadership. The quality of education in our board is comparable to, and in many cases superior to, that of many larger boards. If the municipal politicians are suggesting that students from Newcastle would be better off, educationally in the Durham board, then I would suggest they are woefully ignorant of the programs in our schools. It is time to put this suggested suggested change to rest. It does not have any merit. It will not benefit the students in the town. In the long term I believe it would not benefit the taxpayer either. If you too are opposed to this change I would International Mxith'tear1985 suggest you call your local and regional councillors in the Town of Newcastle and voice your opinion. • The Board has approved a new procedure to assist schools in addressing the ongoing problem of head lice. While health authorities maintain maintain it does not threaten a child's health, it certainly creates havoc for a family that has a child infested with head lice. The problem does not respect economic or social standing. It certainly disrupts a child's education. The policy should help address the problem with parental assistance. The committee, composed of school officials, health officials and parents, has put together an intelligent package. I am particularly pleased with the substantial input from parents. Locally, Mrs. Liz Bunton of Orono was able to influence the final policy in a fashion that reflects concern for the child. Mrs. Bunion's participation on the committee should be appreciated by students and parents alike. On January 9, 1986, the regular board meeting will be held at Bowmanville High School. From 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. there will be an opportunity opportunity to meet and chat with trustees. The formal meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m. Please take the time to attend. I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you the best of the season. May you enjoy this special time of the year with your families. I sincerely hope that 1986 brings you joy, happiness and continued success. Courtice North School School said thank you to a number of community groups and individuals who have assisted the school during the past few months with a special tour of the school and reception last week. An exercise bicycle was recently donated by the Enniskillen Enniskillen Ladies' Fellowship Fellowship and this fits into the school's fitness program admirably. admirably. In addition, Walter and Gladys Short, a couple with an interest in the wellbeing wellbeing of Courtice North, have donated funds towards towards the purchase of a dishwashing dishwashing machine. This recent acquisition is used in the life skills program program as students learn to load and unload one of the kitchen's modern conveniences. conveniences. They also learn to operate operate other appliances such as the washer and dryer and the electric stove. The exercise bike helps the students firm up their muscles, extend their breathing capacity and even lose a few unnecessary pounds. The school is indebted to many other community organizations, organizations, including the Bowmanville Kinsmen and Kinettes, the Bowmanville Legion, the Bowmanville Lions Club, and the Maple Grove U.C.W. and Women's' Institute. Community agencies and groups also assist in weekly activities such as swimming, swimming, skating, horseback riding and monthly bowling. bowling. Other evidence of community community support for Courtice North is the Work Experience Experience Program in which three students work on a rotating basis in the cafeteria at Courtice Secondary Secondary School.' Their tasks in clude stocking shelves, setting setting tables in the staff room and clearning up. Another student works two half-days with the custondian at Courtice Secondary and two other students assist Kindergarten teachers at Courtice West on a regular schedule. These programs help students prepare themselves for participation participation in the community. Courtice North students are also assisted by five coop coop students from Courtice Secondary School who work on a one-to-one basis with the students in academics, life skills, woodworking projects, and other duties. Students and staff noted last week that Courtice North is very appreciative of the many volunteers and organizations who are helping helping the school develop successful successful learning programs for its students. Giant Light Bulb Unveiled at Osso Electric John and Mario Osso, of Osso Electric Limited, stand with some of their guests alongside the giant lightbult which marks the entrance to their lighting lighting and supply store at 209 Bloor St. East. Also in the photo are Newcastle Mayor John Winters and Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary, who is about to flip the switch to formally light the new bulb. The structure is about 750,000 times the size of a regular bulb and was built by Wiggers Custom Yachts, of Bowmanville. Toronto may have its CN Tower and Niagara may have its Skylon. But Oshawa can be proud of the fact that it's home of the world's largest light bulb. The 13-foot high beacon at the site of Osso Electric, on Bloor St., has been called The Bulbous. It was installed by Osso Electric Limited to celebrate celebrate the firm's first year in business at the Bloor St. location. location. Its builder is Wiggers Custom Custom Yachts Limited, of Bow manville, the builder of the racing sloop, Coug, winner of the Canada Cup. In total, The Bulbous is equal to about 750,000 regular regular sized bulbs. It is jointly sponsored by the Philips Electronics Ltd., leading light bulb manufacturers in the world, Nutone Housing Products, and Juno Trac Master. It is hoped that the world's largest light bulb will shortly take its rightful place in the, Guiness Book of World Records. Osso Electric Limited was founded in 1972 by John and Marino Osso. For the past year, Osso Electric Limited has been proud to supply a full range of electrical fittings fittings to local contractors and, through the retail. showrooms, to hundreds of local residents. In addition to having the largest light bulb in the world, Osso Electric Limited Limited is proud to boast of one of the largest displays of lamps and light fixtures in the Durham Region; OPENING WED., DEC. 18th Our two newest Jug City stores are now open. The hours, store arrangement and variety available have all been selected to make convenience shopping TRULY CONVENIENT. By way of an introduction, introduction, we have arranged a special GRAND OPENING SALE to give you the opportunity to discover what shopping at Jug City will mean to you. SO DON'T DELAY ■ COME IN TODAY, AND HELP US TO CELEBRATE...WITH SAVINGS! MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8:00 A M. TO 10:00 P.M. Prices Effective From Wed. Dec. 18th to Sat. Dec. 21st, 1985 We Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities BROOKSIDE, Sliced white bread 450 g LOAF .49 NEILSON, Assorted Flavors, Holiday 2 L CTN. 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