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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 25,1996 Section Two St Stephen's Secondary News Durham University Centre Opens to Students These students are among the first class of the Durham University Centre at Durham Durham College. The almost 100 students started their first day at the centre on Wednesday Wednesday morning, Sept. 4. Durham College President Gary Polonsky hopes "someday this will become Ontario's newest university." Waverley P.S. Begins Another exciting year has started at Waverley School. The youngest members of our family, junior kindergarten students, students, have now settled in to begin their journey at Waverley. Waverley. Our Waverley Reporters Lindsey and Sandra investigated investigated the Harrier Club which meets every morning recess and Thursdays after school. The group will compete a 2 km cross-country race at the Harrier Harrier meet. Mr. Stewart is coaching the' Hither E., Lindsey B„ Sandra Waverley team. The team will W îlTln Mil C A K mtanrtaiim/l W. and Elise B. interviewed returning returning and new members of our staff and gathered information information about school events. Elise spoke to Mme. Brooks. Mme Brooks is very excited to have a French portable. Miss Tufts who teaches grade 6 this year told Heather E. that it was such an awesome chance and fabulous fabulous opportunity to teach older students. Mrs. Williems enjoys grade 6 because the students are able to complete more difficult difficult work. Mrs. Stewart is our new junior kindergarten teacher. teacher. be playing against other Bowmanville Bowmanville Schools. The first meeting of the' School Council was held Tuesday, Tuesday, September 17, 1996. Some of the items discussed were the new volunteer,booklet, volunteer,booklet, the school plan for growth and the homework policy. The next meeting of the School Council is October 5,1996 at 7 p.m. in the Information Centre. The focus for this .meeting will, be computers in the classroom. Parents will gain hands-on experience experience with the programs used throughout the school. All parents are welcome to attend School Council meetings. Copies Copies of the minutes of the meetings meetings are available at the office. Parents are reminded that our Open House is Thursday, September 26. At ,6:40 parents will meet, in the gym for a presentation presentation about the school homework policy. The classrooms classrooms will be open from 7 to 8 p.m. Remember to bring your calendar to sign up for an interview interview in November. Heather E., Lindsey B., Sandra W. , Elise B. By Rachana Gupta and Keri Jones The new school year has begun begun and St. Stephen's is prep- ping up for . a variety of new school activities. To begin with, here is a list of members of the, 1996-97 Student Council Executive: Prime Minister - Lisa Locatelli, Deputy Prime Minister - Martin Geary, Minister Minister of Finance - Mandi Pa- quin, Minister of Revenue - Clare Gatej-Whelton, Secretary - Stacey Lalonde, Minister of School Affairs - Elisha Ribei- ro, Minister of Sports - Kristy Burke, Minister of Communications Communications - Rachana Gupta and Keri Jones. This year we welcome a new addition to Student Council. Council. Each classroom has a sports representative who helps out with pep rallies, intermural games and other sporting events. The next few weeks will prove to be the busiest due to the organization of new classes, classes, sports teams, school trips, and activities to welcome the new school year. September 20 was the date of the Grade 9 Welcome Day and the first school dance. Grade 9 Welcome Day is a tra dition at St. Stephen's which involves Grade 9's dressing up and playing silly games to feel comfortable with all the new faces. After all the excitement throughout the day, the grande finale was the first school dance of this year. Hosted by Sights and Sounds, the dance raised money for the school and canned goods for a local foodbank. There were numerous numerous prizes given away such as CDs, T-shirts, watches and much m.ore. Another sports filled year has begun and St. Stephen's is ready to run, shoot and score their way to victory. The coaches have begun the boys' soccer tryouts while the girls' inter-collegiate basketball team is beginning to prepare for their opening season. We wish both teams die best of luck in their games and we know they will do a fine job in representing representing St. Stephen's. This past weekend, the annual annual Grade 12 Canoe trip to Algonquin Park turned out to be an adventurous excursion for everyone. The rain and wind storms continued as the students canoed across three lakes. Despite the weather, here is some positive feedback about the trip as reported by Anthony Scanga and Mike Cappello: "Setting up the tents and keeping the fire going was difficult, but the whole trip brought us closer together. Everybody had to help each other out or else we would never never have been able to accomplish accomplish all the things we did." The second group of Grade 12's are packing their bags for their trip on September 26. We'll keep you posted on future events taking place at St. Stephen's! MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE The. Council of the Municipality of Clarington has approved the formation of an Animal Advisory Committee subject to review after nine months. The composition of this committee'will include the appointment of 3 citizens who will volunteer to assist and support the Animal Control Services Staff to enhance the care of the animals under our supervision. Meetings will be held monthly during business hours. If you are interested in being considered for appointment, application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Please submit your application by 4:30 p.m., October 11,1996. Marie P. Knight, C.M.O., CMM II Deputy Clerk Municipality of Clarington /7\m MUNICIPALITY OF (clarington ONTARIO Date of Publication: September 25'and October 2,1996 CS-6528 It has been another busy week at Clarke High School with the highlight being the Terry Fox assembly. Monica Math/Scicnce Department, has issued a challenge to his home room to see how many students students will fit into his van. He come! Plans .continue for the first Clarke BBQ for all parents, students and staff on September September 26 from 5:30-6:30. Grade nine parents are invited to re- Wright-Roberts of the Terry will contribute per body to the Fox Foundation spoke of her winning battle with .cancer and at approximately tu a.m. of how Terry's run across Can- ;J September 25. Spectators wel- ada so many years ago while he was battling the disease has become an inspiration to everyone, everyone, whether we are struggling with cancer or not. Clarke students will be running/walking running/walking to support the Terry Fox Foundation on September. September. 26. However, the time has changed from what was previously reported and will now be held between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. on the 26th. Participants from the community community would be welcome. Pledge sheets are available from Julie Harper at the school. To help earn funds for the Terry Fox Foundation, Mr. O'Neill, facilitator of the main behind at 6:30 p.m. following following the BBQ to speak to individual individual subject teachers. The process involved in university applications is be- Foundation. This will happen ginning at Clarke High School at approximately 10 a.m. on Queens will be the first university university visiting Jhe school to make a presentation to students. This presentation is being held on; September 26 at 11:30. Any students interested in hearing more about Queens, should plan to attend. panmipacriam Tht movement lor active, healthy living WATSON FARMS Harvest Sept. 29 Oct. 6,13 Preferred Quality APPLES Pick Your Own or Ready Picked • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides • Carmel Apples • Hot Dogs • • Castle Jump in support of Big Sisters • Kids Playground NOW PICKING McINTOSH and SPARTAN VISIT OUR FARM MARKET ' • Sweet Corn • Tomatoes • Apples MARKET HOURS: _ 9:30-6 daily U-PICK HOURS 9:30 - 5:30 daily SMALL TREES • NO LADDERS U-PICK CROP REPORT 623-7252 QUALITY FARU FRESH PROOUCE Tarm •LU. 2287 Hwy. 2 (just west of Bowmanville) ©J.P. AVERY DENNISON YARD SALE!! Place: Avery Dennison Canada Inc. Address: 200 Base Line Rd. East Bowmanville Date: Saturday, September 28th Time: 9:00 à.m. -- 12:00 p.m. ITEMS: Various office products which are seconds or have been discontinued. CASH ONLY! ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Looking forward to seeing you there!!! All proceeds donated to Clarington Animal Control Services '-.i.i-.p;, r-.-.-wSgj I 5 S3B ... îj j^â!55 ? The Atomic Energy Control Board is inviting comments with respect to the relicensing of the Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations. Ontario Hydro has applied for renewal of the operating licences for both facilities whose current licences expire at the end of November and December respectively. The Board has given initial consideration to the applications, and is expected to make a final decision after its meeting on November 28, 1996, which is to be held in Oshawa. In reaching its decision, the Board will take into consideration any comments or concerns expressed by interested parties or the public. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the staff recommendations recommendations regarding the relicensing of these two facilities may request copies by telephone at 1 -800-668-5284 or at (613) 995-5894. Written comments or requests for appearances before the Board with respect to the proposed relicensing may be sent by November 12, 1996, to: Ms. Carmen Ellyson Board Operations Officer Atomic Energy Control Board P.O.Box 1046 Ottawa, Ontario K1P5S9 Fax: (613) 995-5086 ■ jélE Atomic Energy ■ t 1 Control Board Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique Canada