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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 2, 1996 7 Population Growing at BHS by Benn Taylor Bowmanville High is back and bigger than ever. Over the summer the population of Bowmanville grew and we noticed noticed the increase in the number number of students al B.H.S. We arc nearing fifteen hundred students students and the number can be felt during class change time. However, this increase in students students also results in an increase of school spirit. This Monday school spirit was felt by all as B.H.S. held its annual Terry Fox run, a fund raiser for cancer research. Students met at ten o'clock on the back field and the run was lead by the B.H.S. cross country country team. Students and teachers ran, walked, jogged, hiked, and roller bladcd for the cause and were rewarded with hot dogs and soft drinks for their participation. participation. Pledges arc still being brought in and we arc nearing the seven thousand dollar mark. All students have been encouraged to bring in pledge money as soon as possible. The home room with most funds raised will be rewarded with baseball caps and a complimentary complimentary pizza party. All participants, participants, organizers and donators arc to be commended for their great efforts. With so much growth, the need for student recreation and leisure activities is also at an all time high. This has been Z lacklcd by various groups and clubs organized by staff and students of B.H.S. We now have several different outlets for students interested in extracurricular extracurricular activities. The Outers' Club is a group put together for students who enjoy various outdoor activities activities such as camping, skiing, and biking. The club is going to Algonquin Park this week for a canoeing trip and plans to organize a bike trip later on this year. The Golf Club is for all those interested in this support. The L.O.S.S.A. tournament Monday at the Thunderbird Golf Course in Ashbum was a busy day as B.H.S. competed against numerous schools. There are several sports teams that have been busy this month such as the Senior Girls' Basketball team and the Senior Boys' Volleyball team, (who went undefeated at their tournament at Sinclair this month). Other active teams include include soccer, baseball, cross country running, and the squash team. And all those interested interested in "pick-up" hockey should contact Mr. Morrison. Other groups include the Youth Alive Group (which meets to explore their faith and interact socially), Crime Stoppers Stoppers (which raises money to reward reward tipsters who report crimes at school), and ONE, (the New Environmental Organization Organization which deals with environmental issues). The Junior, Senior, and Jazz bands have been busy practising. Grcndlc, the school literary club, has begun meeting to provide provide a forum for student writers. writers. And we are all awaiting the drama department's an- A proposal for a new funding funding model for education was described as a possible threat to the special needs in the public public education system last night. Superintendent of business Ron Sudds told trustees at the regular board meeting that the provincial documents is "skcthy...It seems to be a collapsing collapsing of the present government government grant structure and a skeptic would say that it's being being collapsed to take the money money out of the system. The possible threat, he said, is to students with . special learning needs, those in French as a First or second language program, and those in English as a second language program. Sudds said there is no definition definition of special needs in the document. Instead it focuses on a general, "foundation" nounccmcnt of what play it plans to produce. September has proven to be a busy month here at B.H.S. as everyone is getting back into separate routines. Staff and students students have made this month a good one and the future seems promising. grant. "If everyone gets an average average grant, what happens if the public board is dealing with more special needs students students than other boards?" Sudds said he did "applaud" the decision to include "an accountability accountability framework" but suggested that it go further than the Ministry is proposing. The document was released by the Ministry of Education in late September with a response date of early October. Campbellford area trustee Lillian Brode, vice chairperson of the board, said, as an accountant, accountant, "I felt my blood pressure pressure rising" when she read the report. "There is so much in (the report) that doesn't make sense." Brode says the report only deals with school costs. Who will pay the teachers under under this model, she asked. Funding Proposal Harms Education WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 HALLOWEEN STARTS EARLY -- The Clarke Museum and Archives opens its Halloween exhibit on October 2, a special special exhibition of artifacts, photos, and archival materials highlighting highlighting Halloween, Explore the facts and fantasy of the last of our pagan festivals, the origins of Halloween and its development development in North America.Exhibit open daily except Mondays, Oct. 2nd to Nov. 5th, 11a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 5 SILENT AUCTION IN HAMPTON - A craft sale and silent silent auction featuring baked goods, produce, plants and preserves preserves will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. at Hampton United Church. LIBRARY BOOK SALE -- To celebrate the Newcastle Fall Festival, the Clarington Public Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Newcastle Village Community Hall. The sale will feature books for all ages including picture books, mysteries, romances, romances, fiction and non-fiction. TYRONE MILL IS 150 -- The Tyrone Mill celebrates its 150th year on Saturday, October 5th from 10 - 6. Visitors are welcome to tour the historic water-powered sawmill and see the newly re-built flour-making process. Apple cider press demonstrations are going on throughout the day and tours through the second storey wood-working shop are available. 20th anniversary, artists have created works based on the central central theme of the Mill. The opening reception and award presentations presentations begins at 1:00 p.m. The exhibit runs 'til November 1. TUESDAY, OCT. 8 GOVERNOR'S LADY -- The Smile Theatre Group presents the Canadian musical "The Governor's Lady" at the Baseline Community Centre on Tuesday, October 8th. Written by Tom Kneebone and starring Amanda Leigh, the play describes the life and times of Elizabeth Simcoe, wife of John Graves Sim- coe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. This production production is sponsored by the Clarington Older Adults. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 available at Community Care. ACTIVE SENIORS -- The Clarington Older Adult Centre Committee offers programs for independent adults on Tuesdays Tuesdays at the Lions Centre. On October 8th there will be line dancing from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a sing-along at 10:15 a.m. with Bonnie Cowle. For more information call Community Care at 623-2261. POT LUCK FOR SENIORS -- Bowmanville Seniors are to meet at the Trinity United Church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, Tuesday, October 8 for a pot luck supper at 5:30 p.m. Anyone needing a ride may call Mary McBride at 623-5014 by Tuesday Tuesday noon. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery. All seniors seniors are welcome. PROPHECY LECTURES -- "Discoveries in Prophecy" is a series of lectures by Mark Finley, of the "It Is Written" telecast. telecast. The series begins in Bowmanville on October 5 at 7:15 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Hwy. 2. All seats are free. This series continues on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. TURKEY DINNER - A Turkey Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, October 5 at the Tyrone Community Centre. Advanced dinner tickets only. $10 for adults and $5 for children. children. Dance to follow $5. Call 263-8831 or 263-4935 to reserve reserve seating. All proceeds go toward park expansion. SUNDAY, OCT. 6 HIKING DAY -- Sunday, October 6 is Ontario Hiking Day and Ontario Hydro is encouraging everyone to come out and enjoy a 4 kilometer hike along the Darlington Waterfront Trail. The event begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and winds up at noon. The hike will commence and finish at the Maple Cliff House on Solina Road where refreshments will be served. FINE ART EXHIBIT -- The 16th annual Juried Fine Arts exhibition exhibition opens at the Visual Arts Centre on Simpson Avc. in Bowmanville on Sunday, October 6th. In honor of the Mill's Gouuùu/. Pnicei. {oi Gotuihy Qolh Country Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning and Fireplaces 47 King Street West, Bowmanville 697-0621 INTRODUCTORY SALE Woodcraft Gas or Propane Fireplace Insert Beat the Rush! Book Now! mmè «W i* Furnace Cleanings $35,00 (Gas) panmtpacmn^. I ho tnovmtnl loi active, healthy hvlnj WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 BOOKKEEPING FOR CHARITY - The Community Volunteer Volunteer Accountants of Durham Region host a seminar on basic bookkeeping and reporting for non-profit organizations. The workshop will be held October 9th at 7:00 p.m. at Investors Group Financial in Whitby. Pre-register ahead by phone at 430-9122 by October 4th. FOR YOUR INFORMATION BOWMANVILLE APPLEFEST -- It's the season again to enjoy hot apple fritters, a wide variety of locally grown apples, apple pie and other apple delights. You'll find them all at Bow- manville's Annual Apple Festival and Craft Sale on Saturday, October 19th. Hours arc from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission Admission and parking arc free. In addition to the apples treats there will be quilt-making demonstrations, chainsaw wood carving and unique crafts for sale by artists. Carpentry & Contracting 23 Years in this Area Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions • Decks • Store Renovations, etc. (905) 623-1101 INTOWNE GALLERY & GIFT SHOPPE 7 Kina Street East, llowmunvlllv 623-6411 Students Show School Spirit at M.J. Hobbs M.J. Hobbs Activity Day on September 23 gave both new and returning students a ; chance to get acquainted and show some school spirit. Grade seven and eight students enjoyed an afternoon of non-competitive basketball, hockey, hurdles and more. They wound up their activities with a mass "macarena" dance on the field. Clarke Students Off to Work Grade nine students will be Kids to Work Day. Permission heading off to work on No- forms have gone home with vember 6 with a parent, friend grade nine students and should or relative during Take Our be returned to the school by WALKING PROGRAM - Older adults are invited to join the Clarington walking program for seniors which meets Monday Monday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. in Bowmanville. For information call Jean Broad at 623-4192. FESTIVAL SINGERS RE-UNION - The 25th anniversary celebration and re-union gala for the Oshawa Festival Singers will be held November 2 at the Salvation Army Temple in Oshawa. Celebrate from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and enjoy a concert at 7:30 p.m. Former members may call 728-1854 or 728-8906 for more information. TALES FOR TWOS -- Children aged two to three are welcome welcome to come out to the Talcs for Twos program at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Library storting Fridays from October 11 to November November 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, October 1st. Register in person or phone 623-7322. All children must be accompanied by an adult. LINE DANCING -- Fall and fitness go together at the Clarington Clarington YWCA. Spaces are still available for adults in the aerobics aerobics and yoga classes. Line dancing starts October 9th. For registration information call 623-9922. TUESDAY REFLECTIONS - Reflections, a morning out for women, meets Tuesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Community Community Pentecostal Assembly , 416 Taunton Road West. Free nursery nursery and preschool program. Light breakfast and special features, features, craft demonstrations and more. Come and bring a friend or make a friend. For more information, call 433-2964. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD HARVEST SUPPER AT HAMPTON - Hampton United Church holds its Harvest Home Barbecue Beef Supper on Saturday, Saturday, October 19th. There will be a 4:30 p.m. and a 6:15 p.m. sitting. Tickets for adults are $10, and Children under 12 eat for $5. Call 623-7371 for tickets. Hooper's Jewellers ... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Come in anil see our collection of Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks - Sales and Service - Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville ( JAMES R. YANCH Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St.-721-7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave. -619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St. W. ■ 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE Initial consultation, qj.p. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday cawaiv PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD.I BOWAAANVIUE - ONT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 to.in October 3. Parents with questions questions should call the co-op office, office, 987-4771, ext. 37. While the kids enjoyed a well deserved break following such a busy week, staff were involved in a Professional Activity Activity Day at the school on September September 27. A variety of activities activities was under way during the course of the day, but some of the tasks involved developing integrated units for grade nine students, preparation of course calendar offerings for 97-98, departmental goal setting, in- tcmct/computer training, etc. It was a very beneficial day. Next week looks busy too, with a kick-off assembly for our fundraising campaign. Clarke students will soon be out employing their sales techniques techniques on World's Finest Chocolates products. The community's support in purchasing some of this delicious delicious chocolate would be appreciated. appreciated. If a student does not contact you, and you arc interested in purchasing some chocolate, please call the school, and an eager salesperson will be pleased to assist you. Calling All Grads All graduates will be called together this week to begin the university and college application application process. The GRAD'S NEWSLETTER will be distributed distributed at this time which give all the important dates over the next few months and serve as a guideline for helping students make decisions about next year. Several universities and colleges colleges have been scheduled to come to Clarke to give the students students an overview of programs, programs, admission requirements, requirements, residences and scholarships. Parents are welcome welcome to attend any of these information information sessions, most of which arc held at lunch (11:30 - 12:30) in Room 224. The schedule of post-secondary institution institution visits will be outlined weekly through this column. Redeemer College will be at Clarke on October 11. There will be a University Information Programme held on Wednesday, October 9, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at East- dale Collegiate on Harmony Road in Oshawa. This evening provides a great opportunity for students and parents to talk directly with several different universities. Central School Goes Walking The grade six class of Central Central School worked hard to gel sponsors for our walk on Friday, Friday, September 21, when they pushed wheelchairs or held bands with 19 residents of Mantwood. Together they raised $750.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Afterwards, they enjoyed cake and juice on the Mantwood Patio together with the residents, teachers, volunteers volunteers and staff. Besides raising money for cancer, learning more about seniors and today's children, all participants gained new friends.