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Page 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, April 15,1998 Section Two Durham Regional Police Kiclcoff Cops For Cancer Members of the Durham Regional Police Service are getting involved to beat cancer! The Officers and Civilian Staff will hold a Mass Head Shaving beginning at 9:00 a.m. on April 21st, 1998 at all "FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS" locations in the Durham Region. In 1994, Sergeant Gary Goulet of the Edmonton Police Service met a five year old boy named Lyle Jorgenson who had been stricken with cancer. Lyle had lost his hair as a result of chemotherapy and his bald head made him the subject of much ridicule and teasing by other kids. Sergeant Goulet decided to help. Gary Goulet and five fellow officers had their heads shaved to raise money for cancer research. The Cops for Cancer™ event was born, raising $12,000 in the first year alone. To date, $900,000 has been raised in Canada to support the fight against cancer. Members of the Durham Regional Police Service have been canvassing family, friends and local businesses businesses for pledges to the Canadian Cancer Society. All monies raised through the Cops for Cancer™ event will support cancer research, patient services, public education education and advocacy programs in communities throughout the Region of Durham. Providence Shaw's Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History Book Displayed The Annual meeting of Providence Shaw's Women's Institute took place at the home of Doreen Barrie, April 9th. It featured a display of our Tweedsmuir history books compiled since our branch was organized in March 1981. The meeting was opened by President Betty Lou Locke with a reading "The Volunteer's Prayer". Annual Reports for the previous year were given by our President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programme Co-ordinator, Tweedsmuir Curator and Resolutions Convenor. Brenda Yellowlees, President of the District W.I. took charge of the meeting and proceeded with the installation of officers for the year 1998- 99. The new list of officers Is as follows, President Betty Lou Locke, Vice President Sylvia Payer, Past President Marilynn Dow, Secretary and Corresponding Secretary Shirley Brown, Alternate Secretary Gail Guthrie, Treasurer Lidy Bouwmeester, Sunshine Convenor Sylvia Payer, PRO Marilynn Dow, District Director Marilynn Dow, Tweedsmuir Curator Doreen Barrie, Resolutions Convenor Betty Blaker, Financial Advisors Jean Holmes and Ines Boughen, Branch Directors Doreen Barrie, Marilyn Martin, Judy Burna, Standing Convenors Inez Boughen, Narda Hoogkamp, Joan Tax, Doreen Barrie. Brenda completed her installation, complimenting complimenting all officers for their cooperation cooperation and was presented presented with a gift of apprécia-, lion. The meeting closed with the singing,, of the Ode. " ; f Signs of Spring Solina News by Harvey Yellowlees By the time you decide to look for greener pastures, pastures, you're too old to climb the fence. Spring must be near, because last Monday night several men were out on the soccer field booting the ball around. Thanks to Don Taylor for cleaning up the leaves in the ditch by the park. The Arnott Wottens have two baby donkeys on their farm now. Bruce Hogarth had a fall last week; we hope he is soon feeling better. Bowling Report Rural bowling report as of this week: Hampton is still in the lead with 45, Solina 43, Newtonshaw 31, Hi C's 21, Courtice 8. They will soon be into playoffs. Where has the season gone? Stan Found won the 50-50 draw. Not Solina this time! Hampton card party had a better attendance this week. Results are: High - Verna Slute 86, Ruby Smith 82, Lloyd Broome 79, Ehvood Manns ' 76, Myrtle Giniblctt 75. Low - Betty Kuycr. Most lone hands - Bernice Renton 5. Special No. - Ace Richards. Draws: Clarence Bray, Verna Slute, Cliff Stevenson, Ruby Smith, Barb Cochrane. Come again. Maundy Thursday service service was held at Eldad Thursday evening and Good Friday was at Hampton Friday morning. There were 10 1/2 tables at Solina cards on Friday night. Results were: High - Lois Yellowlees 84, Marg Hall 79, Helen Trewin 77, Lloyd Broome 77, Rcta Wilson 75. Low - Barb Cochrane. Most Lone Hands - Lois Yellowlees 5. Lucky draws - Kay Kelly, Alma Langmaid, Ross Cryderman, Lloyd Broome, Barb Cochrane, Vi Ashton, Harvey Yellowlees, Lyra Flintoff, Marie Moses, Ross and Marj Cryderman and Lois Yellowlees served lunch. Come again this week. We've had a few working working in their gardens and some raking lawns, but no one on the land yet. The senior's tulip bed at the hall lot is looking good. All of the Ashton family family were at the Murray Flett's Saturday night helping Ken and Cindy celebrate their 25th Anni versary. Congratulations Ken and Cindy! With Doris Flctt for supper Friday evening were Murray, Lois and Graham Flctt, Donald and Marie Kellclt and Terry and Jenn Kellclt. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Yvan Dubé to the community. They are presently living at Larry and Manon Cryderman's. Church News There was a good congregation congregation at Eldad for Easter service. Bruce and Jean Taylor were greeters and Donna Johnston the lay reader. The choir sang "Awake, Arise, Go Forth", Reverend Munro's story to the children told of eggs, chickens and the symbol of Easter eggs and how it relates to the resurrection. His message to the adults - "Alleluia! Christ is Risen", The ciders assisted with the communion. Find an hour to spend witli us next Sunday. There arc still a few 4:30 tickets for the Salad Supper, April 26. The Yellowlees family had their Easter gathering at Ron and Brenda Metcalf's Sunday evening. A special guest was Allan Iverson from Denmark, who is visiting his sister Mette Yellowlees, Canadian Club Discovers Principal's Program to Transform Her School Sandra Dean, principal of South Simcoe Elementary School, believes everyone has a social responsibility when it comes to raising and educating children. In an address to the Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Club at their annual Ladies' Night on Wednesday, April 1st at Maple Grove United Church, Dean explained how community involvement, along with love, caring and positive reinforcement reinforcement has worked to change a Sandra Dean school and a com- Principal of munity. South Simcoe "South Simcoe Elementary School is in a ■■■■■■■ depressed economic economic area where many families are third generation welfare recipients," recipients," said Dean, adding that she was dismayed and daunted by the task ahead of her seven years ago. The drab 82-year-old building housed unhappy, angry, poorly motivated children, many from dysfunctional families, with the lowest academic achievement in the Durham Board. The staff was exhausted and demoralized and local business people were constantly constantly complaining about,the vandalism vandalism and shoplifting by students of South Simcoe. In her quest to turn this school around, Dean knew instinctively that there was no way she and her staff could do this alone, so she approached the local business managers as well as service clubs and public servants in the community community for help. 'Together We Light the Way" became the logo for South Simcoe Community, which in time became a role model for many other communities in Canada and eventually, other nations as well. As visitors from the business community came to the school and explained to the students the practical practical application of what they were learning and accepted students as visitors in their establishments, the children could envision themselves in the work place. For the first time, they could aspire to a different different future, one in which they might both benefit from and contribute to society. When businesses such as the Swiss Chalet, K-mart and Zellers etc., along with police, firemen firemen and many others came to the school to help the students and staff plant flowers in the spring, vandalism of both school and business business property practically disappeared. disappeared. Dean had other tricks up her sleeve. Employing a method known as experiential learning, she began the "Triple S" program, giving giving points to the students not just for academic achievement but also for sports and school activities participation, participation, plus acts of service in the community. At report card lime, the students not only received their grades, but also bags of prizes donated by local businesses, businesses, such as coupons for free pizzas, T-shirts etc. The more points for all three areas, the more stuff in their bags. Dean firmly believes that before children can learn to respect others, they must first respect themselves. To accomplish this, she initiated a "respect program". "We emphasize simple values beginning with motivating children children to take care of themselves, keeping clean, dressing dressing appropriately, behaving well toward each other, helping one another- no bullying, lying or stealing. This was expanded to respect for the community outside the school and then to the entire world." "We wanted them to know that every human being has the right to be respected. Nothing negates that," said Dean. She went on to explain that students are awarded respect certificates for any respectful act both in and out of school. When a child has accumulated 150 certificates, he or she is invited to a lunch, white table cloths and all, cooked and served by their teachers and others in the community such as police and fire personnel. South Simcoe has emerged from a school at the bottom of the heap to one that scored above the provincial average on the recent grade three standardized testing. Dean's aim is to involve everyone everyone in helping to make the world a better place. "When we die it won't matter what we own or how successful successful we've been. All that will matter is the difference we have made in the lives of others," she concluded. The winner of many prestigious awards for her achievements in education, Sandra Dean, is also a well-known author who has been featured often on television and radio and in magazines. She has been called "a national treasure" (Gail Gallant, C.B.C. Man" Alive) and "The Principal Who Brought Hope" (Lynn Schuyler, Reader's Digest, June 1997). Major Canadian and American industries, such as General Motors, recognize her expertise in motivation and team building and invite her to run workshops to help bring their own corporate communities together. Also on the program for Ladies' Night was Sharon Foreman who, accompanied at the piano by. her husband, Greg, delighted her audience audience with her beautiful vocal renditions renditions of both sacred and secular songs. President, Rowlie Coombes, after two years of excellent leadership leadership of the Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Club, turned over the gavel to incoming president, Jim Cryderman. Mary Fraser 'Together We Light the Wa/' became the logo hr South Simcoe Community, which in time became a role model for many other communities in Canada and eventually, other nations as well. CHANGING OF THE GUARD -- The Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Club held its annual "Ladies' Night" at Maple Grove United Church on Wednesday, April 1st. This marked the final meeting of the 1997/98 season. Pictured above is the incoming incoming president, Jim Cryderman, receiving the ceremonial gavel from Rowlie Coombes, the immediate past president of the club. Looking on are Jim Cryderman's mother, Florence and Wilma Coombes, wife of the past president. Sandra Dean, principal of South Simcoe Elementary School, was the guest speaker. ■J Canadian Tire, Bowmanville is pleased to announce a SENIORS' DISCOUNT on all installed automotive parts and service. To qualify for the Savings you must make an appointment to have the work done after 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday. 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