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t ) The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, June 29,1988 3 Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Strawberry Social Community Service Rates are Approved Students Present Mini Concert for Parents 1 roc* The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Wine and Strawberry Social Social at the Lions Centre on Wednesday, June 22. The popular annual event featured featured a fashion show and several draws. Above, Auxiliary Past-President Vivian Vivian Cowan serves some of the delicious dessert offered during the afternoon. Thankfully, the recent dry weather didn't affect the taste of the strawberries. Lucky Winner Receives Painting The new rates and fees for the Town of Newcastle Community Services Department Department were submitted for approval to town councillors last week. The new rates are to become become effective September 1, 1988 for fall and winter rates and November 1, 1988 for summer 1989 fees. A yearly review of the existing existing user fee structure was recently completed. The review review compared the town's fees with those in other municipalities municipalities of the Region of Durham. Community Services staff are expecting an overall increase increase of almost six per cent with facility average increases increases of nearly ten per cent and program increases of almost almost five per cent. Under the category of facilities, facilities, a "non-resident" fee for prime time ice rentals is proposed at a substantial increase increase from the standard rate but still within the regional regional average, stated the report report before councillors last week. Ball hockey rental rates will be increasing by eight per cent to keep in line with the regional average. The set-up/take-down rate for special events will not be charged to local nonprofit nonprofit fund raising events or to events booked for two or more days. The rate will apply apply if a group requires a second second set-up and take down day which in turn requires extra staffing. Park permits will also increase increase by five per cent. The department's swimming swimming lesson program will undergo a major change. The proposal includes a move from a 12 to an 11 week session. This will allow make-up time in the event of inclement weather or problems problems at the Newcastle Fitness Fitness Centre as well as give the staff more time in between between sessions for administrative administrative work. Facility memberships, including including a summer special, summer monthly and 10- ticket passes have also been proposed. The new categories categories arc meant to promote the squash facilities in the summer months when use is at a minimum, stated the report. report. The 10-ticket pass for swimmers has proved very popular to date. The department department is expected to have a report on the rates for the new arena/multi purpose facility facility under construction at the corner on Highway 2 and Martin Road some time in the future. ë JbdV the students. The talented group gave a great show, play" The Lord Elgin Public School junior, kindergarten kindergarten class pictured above gave quite a performance on which featured singing, playing instruments and Thursday, June 23. Parents were invited to attend the hand games. Parents were treated to cookies and afternoon session, which featured a mini-concert by juice after the show. Board Trustees Set New Regulations for School Punishment Martha MacTavish was the lucky winner of the above painting during a draw at the annual Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Wine and Strawberry Social. The event was held at the Lions Centre on Wednesday, June 22. The painting, which was done by Mollie Nind, and donated by her husband to the Auxiliary was a popular prize. Mrs. MacTavish is pictured with Auxiliary President Wilma Coombes. Full Slate of Members for Board The Newcastle Community Community Services Advisory Board (NCSAS) is pleased to report that it now has a full slate of members. At our June meeting we welcomed back Mr, Iain Ma- civer for a 2-year term of appointment, appointment, replacing Bert Watson in Ward 2. Mr. Ma- civer has contributed much to his community, in particu-. lar through the Lions Club and is a valuable addition to our Board. Also welcomed was Mr. Richard Lange representing representing Ward 2 for a 3 year term of appointment. Mr. Lange is a businessman in downtown Bowmanville and has been a member of the DBIA for 11 years. The Newcastle Community Community Services Advisory Sikkenf'*™ 6 ^ c etoi i *' sikkens 1 BikkBns Super quality wood coatings engineered to stand up against the eleménts. Available at Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Riison Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 Opening Special for Licensed Hairdressers Buy 3 Perms... Get 1 FREE! plus ... FREE Gift of • End Wraps • Spray Bottle • Cellu Dri Sample Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Durham Hair & Beauty Supply 67 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-8858 Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month in Courtroom 1, Bowmanville Bowmanville Fireball at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and delegations are, encouraged. The NCSAB consists of 4 representatives for each of the 3 Wards as listed below. Anyone having ideas or concerns concerns regarding the provision provision of community sevices in their Ward may call their NCSAB Ward Representative Representative for information and discussion discussion or to be added as a delegation on our monthly Agenda. As a Committee of Council, the Board is able to review and make recommendations recommendations on your behalf. Minutes of these meetings are public information and are available for perusal at the Community Services Office, Office, or by contacting the Board's secretary. Newcastle Community Services Advisory Boards Members as at June/88: Ward 1 - Aliéné Yeo - 263- 2546, Milt Dakin- 623-2895, Cameron Miller - 579-1602, Robert Allen - 436-7746. Ward 2 - David Pearcey - 623-6779, Randy MacGilliv- ray - 623-3903, Richard Lange - 623-4026, Iain Ma- civer - 623-5538. Ward 3 - Fran Lunn - 983- 5014, Bert Reid - 983-5348, Helen MacDonald - 983- 9667, Margaret Hill - 987- 4523. Milt Daken, NCSAB Chairman, Janet Mayer, Secretary 263-2044. Corporal punishment has been banne a by the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. At their regular meeting on Thursday, June 23, board members recognized that discipline was a fact of school life, but that corporal ■punishment wasn't the way to do it. "It is recognized that the person chiefly responsible for discipline in thç school is the principal," stated the report report before the board last week. "However, all members of the staff of a school must be seen to be consistent in carrying out the requirements requirements of the school's code of conduct," the report continued. continued. Under a policy approved last week, each principal will be required to establish a committee to develop a clear code of student behavior and to review existing policies. The committee is to include the principal, students and teacners, and may include parents and area trustees. The code of behavior developed developed by the above- mentioned committee should deal with general behavior and academic responsibili- tics, as well asissues such as absenteeism, vandalism and. substance abuse, according to the report. Any school's code of behavior behavior should also be easliy understood by all students. "If students are aware of the rules that govern their conduct, they are less likely to contravene these rules," said the report. It was recommended that a written code of behavior be distributed to all students and their parents. The report also dealt with the consequences of misconduct misconduct by a student. It recognized recognized that every case is different different and therefore a set list of penalties wouldn't be appropriate. appropriate. It recommended that a series of steps could include an interview by the teacher, or possibly the principal, with the student. Parental involvement involvement is the second step. A student could be asked to stay home for a day as a form of therapeutic with-' drawal. The final step is suspension, suspension, according to the report. report. It is recognized that codes of student behavior will vary from school to school, how ever, there are certain restrictions restrictions that should be included included in all school codes. They include: smoking in unauthorized areas; use and possession of alcohol or drugs; vandalism; physical abuse; possession or use of weapons; and disrespectful language. The report pointed out that "while there are unacceptable unacceptable types of behavior, there are also unacceptable types of disciplinary action." These include: sarcasm, humiliation, or ridicule. Also deemed inappropriate is the punishment of a whole group for the action of only one or several students, as well asjthe assignment of extra1 extra 1 school work,.- Thej Board of Education report did stâte that "physical "physical force on the part of staff may be required in self defense, defense, to protect a student from another individual, to restrain or escort a student, or to protect a student from a dangerous or life- threatening situation." q kindergarten classes of Lord Elgin Public There was juice and cookies (made by the students) dnv r ' p f ren 9 s ,9 n Thurs " served at the end of the performance. The above photo 3^ e - stu £ ents displayed the many features the students in the senior kindergarten S Æ Suc îî a , s singing, finger puppets and making class, with their teacher, Mrs. Webb, rhythms, that they have learned in the past year. Trustees Set Policy for A.I.D.S. Students The right for students with Acquired Immune Deficiency Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) to continue to receive top quality quality education has been recog' nized by the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. While the Board maintains maintains that it must also "protect "protect the health and safety of the entire school community," community," those who may have AIDS or have been exposed to the virus should continue to receive the best education possible. At the regular board meeting of Thursday, June 23, trustees passed the following following regulations: - Firstly, in the event that a student exposed to the AIDS virus cannot receive their education education under the present- day educational legislation, then alternative arrangements arrangements will be made. They could include special instruction instruction within the school setting, as well as instruction in the home or hospital. Another regulation deals with the evaluation of each student on an individual basis basis by the Medical Officer of Health. Once school officials have been notified, a meet ing between the principal, board administration personnel, personnel, parents, and the medical officer of health will be arranged. These meetings shall be confidential and used to determine whether there is a risk to the school and what other actions should be taken. Decisions about alternative alternative means of supplying education education will also be made on a case-by-case basis. Any alternative alternative instruction will be provided by a teacher who understands the situation and is in agreement with teaching. It has also been recognized recognized by the Board of Education Education that students with'the AIDS virus "will have their right to privacy preserved, with generally only specified staff ... alerted to tne- student's student's health condition," said the report at last week's meeting. . 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