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The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 12, 1994 5 Trinity United Church Celebrates 159th Anniversary All-Candidates' Forum Held gateway to knowledge, and phonics is the key to the gate." Safety and discipline discipline are also important issues, she said. Michael Slocombe stated that he had 11 years of service on the Public School Board. He said in light of reduced reduced provincial funding to schools the job ahead will be challenging. The only question from the audience audience directed to Public School Board candidates went to Ward II candidate Gail Syme. She was asked if she supported supported removing an OAC history text entitled "Wars" from the classroom. She answered that the references to homosexual rape were inappropriate for students under 18. "We don't need to drag the bedroom through the class- Paul Nadeau said that in addition r00 ™' she said, to learning how to read and write, stu- Candidates for Public School Trus- dents should be learning to discern tee Ward Three spoke next. _ right from wrong Incumbent Robert Willsher mdicat- Public School trustees from Wards I, II and III were permitted to speak for one minute each, at the November 4th all-candidates' forum at the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. The event was hosted by the Business and Professional Professional Women's Club of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Candidates from Ward I were first to address the audience of about 150. Milton Dakin said that high schools were not preparing students for university. He called for changes to resolve this inadequacy. Rona Formosa said that parents should have more say in what schools do, and advocated a "back-to-basics" curriculum with phonics-based reading. reading. The congregation of Trinity United Church was expecting to hear Rev. Bob Rumball deliver the sermon sermon on Sunday morning for the church's 159th anniversary. Instead, his son Derek replaced him after Rev. Rumball became ill. Derek is the Director of the Ontario Camp for the Deaf in Parry Sound and his impromptu sermon spoke of the importance of making every day count. He is shown above, second from the left, being welcomed by Rev. Frank Lockhart, church council vice-chair Joan Anyan, and council council chair John Lewis. Candidates Address Voters at BHS Candidates running for election to ing tax increases to zero. If re-elected, the Separate School Board were invit- her priority will be advancing computed computed to address voters attending the No- er studies and maintaining strong vember 4th all-candidates' forum at Catholic programs, the Bowmanville High School for one Cecil Mackesey wanted to see chil- minute. . dren better prepared for university. He Donna Lucas-Astley was first to said there were too many split-grades speak. She said she had the ability to and the teacher/student ratio was un look at issues objectively and from all sides. She said she would not be afraid to fight for the best possible education education for local children. Incumbent Caroline Burke pointed to the present board's record of keep- satisfactory. Alan Bay lis sent his regrets to the hosts of the forum. The forum was hosted by the Business and Professional Professional Women's Club of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. We are Pleased to Announce ' » Discount Pet Food & Supplies Uà Grand Opening . and Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Hamre Saturday, November 12th 9 a.m. 1 Mill Street N. Newcastle 987-4450 We offer... 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Incumbent Chaimame Dunn spoke War £ Three candidate Lofgren did not attend. of the co-operative community efforts initiated during her past term, such as sharing bus services with other boards. Marc Battle said an effective trustee trustee should be able to lobby well, in order order to provide a direct communication link between parents and the board. Gail Syme said: "Reading is the William "This is Your Community" Please Participate by Voting Monday, November 14, 1994 Compliments of the committee to elect John O'Toole Ward 2, Regional Council © ■ ■ iRITAGE RESTAURANT & PUB r t ,eotSu»< D J and Dancing Every THURSDAY, - n[\ iltl* TTVTï TT\ A X7 J PI A fTlT TTYH ÀX7 _ ' i [LOSE UP T010 LBS, ► IN THREE DAYS! With the Supplementary... 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