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PAGE 16, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBE R 3, 1984. WHITBY FREE PRESS THE CORPORATION OF THETOWNOFWHITBY PROCLAMATION FIRE PREVENTION WEEK TAKE NOTICE THAT October 8 to October 14, 1984, Is hereby proclaimed as "Fire Prevention Week" In and for the Town of Whitby. Citizens of Whitby are urged to avail themselves of this opportunity to become more acquainted wlth fire safety and prevention through the varlous programs offered by the Whitby Fire Department. DATED at WhItby, Ontarlo this 3rd day of October, 1984. R. A. Attersley, Mayor Town of Whitby schools adopt new conduct code Whitby By MARK VINCENT Free Press Staff New codes of conduct seem to have been in- corporated into Whit- by's secondary schools with little fuss. In response to a per- ceived lack of discipline in Ontario's high schools, the provincial government demanded recently that all secon- dary schools enunciate clearly a code of behaviour for students. The new codes were distributed to Whitby students at the begin- ning of the school year. It was hoped that the handbooks were also taken home and shown to parents. Fred Parrott, the principal of Anderson Collegiate, said the codes were introduced after all existing rules had been made available to a commit- tee for examination by the parents' association, the student executive and the staff. "The idea was that student conduct had to be, not 'only spelled out, but devised and reviewed by represen- tatives of the school, students and parents," Parrott said. The rules however, have changed very little for students attending secondary schools in Whitby. At Anderson, as in high schools all across the province, the clothing styles of the students vary con- siderably. According to the principal anything that is reasonable may be worn to school. Anderson's guideline for reasonable dress is anything that is not of- fensive, distracting or likely to disrupt school business. "Students have not been told what they can and cannot wear it has been left up to their discretion and the discretion of the paren- when, "a student inter- positions. ts," said Parrott. Parrot believed that the responsibility for student behaviour and dress must be shared with the parents. J.E. Francom, the principal of Whitby Senior Public School, saw the new codes as "simply a process of going to a group of parents and students." In Whitby Senior Public school, the codes of behaviour remain un- changed and the dress code allÃ"ws a lot of leeway for students. "Students are given the chance to explore the world around them and the universe and discover what is proper and appropriate," said Francom. Disciplinary mea- sures are considered necessary at Whitby Senior Public School when, "a student inter- Corridor Capers By MARY MCEACHERN Cali 725-8967 with items for this column WELCOME HOME Heavenly to get away, but it sure is nice to have you all back among us again. Welcome home to Del Holliday, Anna-Jane and Julie Sharrard who have spent the last two weeks in Europe. From reports all had a delightful holiday, shopping spree and if the Sharrard's were there, many a sing-a-long. We missed you. EXECUTIVE MEETING The next meeting of the Corridor Area Ratepayers' Association will be tomorrow (Oct. 4) at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Municipal Building. Ail executive members are asked to be present. Visitors or ratepayers welcome to attend. CAPERS BALL The 10th Anniversary Ball of the Corridor Area Ratepayers will be held at Heydenshore Pavillion on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 p.m. to1 a.m. Tickets will be available from any executive member, or call 723-1680 or 725-8967. The cost is $12 a couple for non-members or $10 for members. Frank Trull, our original disc jockey, will provide part of the music and there will also be a 17 piece orchestra, who will also play your favorite selec- tions. There will be no stoppage in music, when the orchestra is relaxing, the disc jockey will fill in. What could be better and for only $12 a couple. Call today and reserve your ticket, we need you. This is a fund-raising organization and the money is donated to various community projects. In the past we have financially helped many community groups such as the Whitby Garrard Road Lacrosse Association, Whitby Recreation Department, Dr. Joseph Ruddy Hospital, Thornton Interested Paren- ts, Festival Singers, Whitby Road Runners, Cardiac Rehabilitation Association, Heart Fund, Auberge, etc. There are more groups ir need of assistance, and our dances is the means to help the community. Please call for tickets, there are still some available. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, JEAN AND HAROLD Jean and Harold Parsons celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with many, many friends and neighbours and relatives on Sunday. Joanne Drury and Mary Town were hostesses for a delightful par- ty for the happy couple. We all wish you well and await the gala affair for your 50th, 60th and we hope most of us will be around to help you celebrate your 70th. Congratulations! BAZAAR - FAIRVIEW LODGE Wednesday, Oct. 17, the residents of Fairview lodge, 632 Dundas St.•,W. in Whitby will hold their annual bazaar from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. For sale will be clothes, crafts and toys,-ail han- dmade by the residents, as well as a home baking and white elephant table. Refreshments and san- dwiches will be served in the tea room. Although there is no charge for the tea room, any cash donations would be gratefully accepted. The residents of Fairview Lodge have worked diligently o make this the best bazaar ever. Plan to attend, feres with the well being or learning of another child." Francom was adamant that the pur- pose of the new codes was not to clamp down on the students. Jenny Beal, principal of Henry Street High School, believed the whole thing "was no big deal." There was no change at Henry Street and no reaction. Beal thought the per- ceived notion of a lack of discipline did not per- tain to Whitby schools. AUDITIONS The Oshawa Sym- phony Orchestra will be holding auditions in the near future for its 1984- 85 season. Players are needed in all string sections and there are vacancies in the principal trombone and second bassoon positions.