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'Vsked to refrain from student force In a letter to the Boards of Éducation across the Province, Province, Dr. Bette Stephenson has said, "I think that you will conclude as I have done that if schools are to make their best contribution to the moral development of the student and to the moral climate of the community, there is no place in the schools of Ontario ■ for institutionalized corporal punishment." Stephenson provided the local Board of Education with ' a draft revision of Ontario regulations resulting from a biennial review of regulations throughout the province for reaction and comments. The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education Education is to comply a survey from across their jurisdiction and to respond to the Ministry of Education with continents and as well with their reaction. Stephenson also pointed out in her correspondence that there was a revision to the section 21 that would make it a duty of a teacher to refrain from the use of physical force in disciplining a pupil except to protect himself or another pupil. The minister also said that educational leaders must take a leading role in explaining explaining to the public why we should no longer continue a practice which although long sanctioned cannot be shown to rest on the moral basis which should underly all our dealings with other human beings, whether child or adult. Doug Sifton, director of education said this policy should be given careful consideration consideration by the board. He said the new school discipline committee would have representation representation from teaching staff, the board and students. He also pointed out that attitudes and practices vary greatly throughout the .Board's jurisdiction. George Cameron, Newcastle Newcastle trustee, asked what was the definition of physical force. He asked whether it meant taking a child by the arm and taking them out of the classroom. He felt this should be left to the discretion of the teacher. The board will receive a report from staff sometime in the future. Board to install Micro-computers The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education Education last week gave approval approval for a submission to the Ministry of Education for partial funding of microcomputers microcomputers for use in high schools within the Board's jurisdiction. Following a recommendation recommendation from the Curriculum Curriculum Committee it is the Board's intention to install 21 micro-computers in each high • school across their area including Clarke High School, Bowmanville and Courtice in the western area. At the present time the board has three miero- cofnputers in Courtice and one feach in Bowmanville and Clarke. John Sylvestervich states students have to compete compete for time on this equipment equipment at this time and points Opportunity to voice concerns - questions Parents, taxpayers and employee groups of the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education are being given an opportunity to express concerns and pose questions as to the edu- tional system. These con- y hs and questions are to be submitted to their local trustees trustees of the Board prior to Power use up by 2.1 percent Total electricity use in Ontario during 1980 was up by 2.1 percent over 1979. The figure for the 366 days in 1980 was 100.2 billion kilowatt-hours, compared to 98.1 billion kW h for the 365 days ip 1979. A1980 peak of 16,808 million kilowatts was established Dec. 17. The December 1979 figure was 16,365 million kilowatts. Of the total amount of electricity generated by Hydro last year, 35.3 percent was provided by hydroelectric hydroelectric power. This was a drop of 2.4 percent from 1979. Nuclear power contributed 34.5 percent; an increase of 2.2 percent. Fossil-fired generation accounted for 30.2 percent, 0.2 percent over 1979. Total exports to the United States fell to 10.7 billion kW.h in 1980, a decline of eight percent from 1979. However, net revenues rose to $162 million, an increase of $9 million over the previous year. to the need for additional units throughout the school system. He points out with 21 units in each school there would be enough for those in a class. He said the motivational factor in the use of the units is unbelievable. The request for additional funding from the province is to be'sent to the Ministry within the next two weeks.' Rental of the micro- computefs will cost the Board a sum of $89,376 for the term of the lease, five years. The Board expects to receive $56,000 from* the Ministry with the remainder coming from local taxation. , With approval from the Ministry on funding the equipment would be available to the high schools this coming September. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 4th, 1981-3 United Church annual meeting A good crowd of approximately approximately 75 persons enjoyed a tasty pot-luck dinner, on Tuesday, Jan. 27th, and a great many more joined in later for the business and entertainment portions of the meeting. . Mr. Carlos Tamblyn was the capable chairman for the meeting, and reports were given by Lawrence Staples for the M.&S. depts., Bill Slater for the Stewards, Everett Brown for the Trus- February 13th. The objections and annual priorities of the local system , will be established by the Board on February 26th at a special, meeting. The objective of the process is to prepare long-term budgeting budgeting and performance review review of all aspects 'of the board's operation. WAKEFIELD INSURANCEagcy. 983-9438 ROSES FOR ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Roses by Linda Caldwell, Home Economist Roses are popular gift tees, Thelma Gilbank for the session, and Clare Gunter for the nominating committees. Ed. Millson and Donald Staples gave the long list of courtesies and especially welcoming welcoming Rev. and Betty Wright to our midst. Both Rev. and Mrs. Wright responded. responded. Doreen' Lowery introduced the very talented saxophone quartette of Lowery, Haynes, Lambier and Scpffield, and as usual, these gifted musicians rendered excellent music and much appreciated by those present. Music for the dancing was provided by Mrs. D. Lowery, James Lowery, Carlos Tamblyn Tamblyn arid Alvin Yeo. Mr. Mac Ransberr y provided the calls for the square dancing. Cards were also enjoyed by several groups. A special treat for the evening was the gospel quartette quartette from the Dutch Mar- antha church. This group were Mr, and Mrs. Bill DeVries, Mr. Stuart DeVries, Mr.- Bill Vogel and Mr. Martin Sissons. Excellent music and a very , enjoyable evening. flowers throughout the year, but because of their romantic associations, they are especially especially popular for St. Valentine's Valentine's Day. "More than 30 varieties of roses are grown in Ontario but can be classified as either tea roses or sweetheart roses," says John Hughes, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food horticulturist. horticulturist. Tea - roses are the longstemmed longstemmed varieties that feature feature large flowers, while the f shorter-stemmed sweethearts sweethearts feature smaller blooms and are commonly used in corsages. Both types of roses are available in a wide range of colours. Some of the most popular varieties are: Samantha, Samantha, a long-stemmed, red; Soiûa, a long-stemmed, salmon-pink; salmon-pink; Co-Ed, an inter- mediate-length, yellow; and Jack Frost, a short-stemmed white. "Roses are relatively shortlived shortlived cut flowers, but they should last five to eight days with proper care," says Mr. Hughes. To prolong the life of your roses, use the preservative provided by most florists free of charge. This sugar and antibacterial agent helps keep passageways open in the stem. Occasionally, you'll find roses drooping in the vase. "This condition, called bent neck, is caused by an air blockage in the passageways," passageways," says Mr. Hughes. To correct the problem, use scissors to cut 2.5 cm (1 inch) off the bottom of the stem while holding the stem under water. Ice storms, high winds or fallen .tree \ | \t limbs can bring hydro lines down. 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