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South Pacific An entnusiastic cast and crew, as well as excellent choreography and direction, assured the Courtice Second- ary School Drama Club of success in "South Pacific" wo weeks ago at Bowman- a Fine Success ville High School. Following the superb lead of Kathleen Eyman, as Ensign Nellie Forbush, the other principals and the supporting cast gave very creditable performances during the four r- Glasses for little peoj Have we got a selection of smart pres< eyeglasses for you! And, at spectacula saving prices too. • your choice of frame from a combine styles, shapes and colours; includinq • your prescription in white, rose or su green lenses. • one year replacement warranty agai breakage. • your choice from a wide selection of • 4-oz. bottle of cleaning solution. Extreme mod and metal styles for only more. Low prices on fashion tints and special lenses. Think dbout it. You get good looks for1 at King Optical. 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Nellie describes herself as a fugitive who is running away to find something outside her home town of Little Rock, Arkansas. They fall in love, but the road to happiness proves to be a rocky one. Meanwhile, Lt. Joseph Cable is appointed to carry out a crucial spying mission which, if successful, could swing the military advantage in favor of the Yankees. In order to pull it off, however, the Americans need the assistance of someone with extensive knowledge of the island destination. They appeal to Emile deBeque, who refuses because he doesn't wank to risk death because of his new found love. Later, however, he agrees to go on the mission when Nellie suffers a change of heart, caused by her discovery of Emile's previous marriage to a Polynesian woman who died several years earlier. While Nellie reconsiders, Emile reckons that he has nothing to lose and accom- panies Cable on the dangerous journey into enemy territory. Cable dies in action, but Emile returns to find Nellie waiting for him with his two children, and presumably they live happily ever after. Along with Miss Eyman's excellent performance, there were several others who deserve special mention. Dave Down, who played the role of the comical sailor Billis, earned an enthusiastic response from the audience especially during the Honey Bun dance number. His facial expressions alone were enough to draw plenty of laughter. Debbie Coull, who played Bloody Mary in the Thursday and Saturday evening per- formances, proved to be as bold and boisterous as the part demanded. If her alternate, Lynda Gehmair, portrayed Bloody Mary as well on Wednesday and Friday, she was most effective. Dale Metcalf brought cred- ibility to the role of Emile deBeque. Though it's always tough for a teenager to play the part of an older person, Dale looked very mature in his key part, especially with the additional streaks of gray around his temples. Weak- nesses in his singing voice were quite well balanced by a strong stage presence. Though his role was fairly minor, Chuck Hazelton played an authoritative Captain George Brackett. Blain Van- eyk, in his portrayal of Lt. Cable, was also a convincing performer. And last, but certainly not least, the chorus of marines added plenty of volume and life to the show with some humorous choreography and rousing versions of Bloody Mary and There is Nothing Like A Dame. Mas ons Honor Wilkins At the recent meeting of the Palestine Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Bowmanville, Very Excellent Companion Nelson A. Wilkins was honour- ed for bis outstanding contri- bution to Royal Arch Masonry. Since joining the Chapter on December 20, 1943 he bas taken an active role, being First Principal in both 1951 and again in 1955. His accom- plishments include being! Dis- trict Secretary in 1956-57 and bis appointment as Grand Steward in 1957-58. Rt. Ex. Comp. Stephen E. Tripp, Grand Superintendent, proposed a fine tribute to him and presented him with a jewel marking bis 25th year as a Past Principal of the Chapter. Ex. Comp. Dr. Keith A. Billett, First Principal also honoured him and thanked him for bis outstanding con- tribution over the years. BYTHE DAY - WEEK OR MONTH AS LOW AS $10.,, Per day 219 KING ST. EAST BOWMANV I LLE Hwy. No. East of Liberty Phoîie 623-4481 "The Friendly People" A Path to Improved Cos ts "Control the Critîcal Few" Gord Schissler (centre) outlines course to Jack Dunn (left) and Del Rudman. Photo and story courtesy Goodyear Wingfoot Clan. The best idea is to start with efficiently all the time. the premise that most oper- The few facets that must be "The 'critical few'," says ations run well most of the watched are called "the Gord Schissler, safety co- time, but that there are a few critical few" and therein lies a ordinator at the Bowmanville facets that must be watched key to controlling losses in plant, "can be people, pieces for the operation to run industry. of equipment or simply work- Students Respond Weil Principal's Open Door Policy Key to Success At Bowmanville By Liz Armstrong According to tradition, a school principal is someone who sits behind closed doors in his office all day long and only emerges on rare occasions to scare the living daylights out of misbehaving students. But according to Ron Moore that's not the way it is in modern day education. In giving his classification talk to the Rotary Club last week, the principal of Bow- manville Senior Public School explained that his philosophy demands that he take a personal interest in all of the students at his school, which includes getting to know all 440 of them by name. The warmth and affection which he encourages pay its own dividends throughout the colorfully decorated school on Queen Street. "I have an open door policy, and try to lend a sympathetic ear at any time. If the kids know that someone cares, they respond well and work much harder for us." Since September, none of his students bas created any serious discipline problems and there has been virtually no vandalism. Both records speak well for the friendly approach. Another reason why the students at B.S.P. have responded well is that the curriculum is relevant to day-to-day living. For ex- ample, in miiathematics, simple arithmetic skills are reinforced by teaching the students how to file income tax returns. Several guest speakers have helped the subject matter come alive n often dull classes such as history. "That sort of thing makes for real education," Mr. Moore said. He also pointed out that Bowmanvîlle Senior Public runs an interesting elective program, which links the students to the community. Several are presently working at Memorial Hospital and three of the nursing homes in Bowmanville. The scheme works both ways. While some of the students are out working in the community, several adults come into the school to teach special skills to others. Other electives such as chess, ceramics, band and choir encourage the students 'Alotof home- owners are pleased at what they can save with State Farm insurance." State Farm has become the largest homeowners insurance company in the country by offering low rates and prompt, first-class service. But people are still sur- prised when they find out we can save them money. When your cur- rent policy expires, come see me. I may have a surprise for you. Dirk Brmnkman R.R. 1 Scugog St. Bowmanville, Ont. 623-3621 iLke a good neighbor, State Farm isthere. to make use of their leisure. time. Bowmanville Senior Public also bas an extensive sports program which features both inter-school events and a popular house league program. In addition, there are many clubs that students can belong to on an extra-curricular basis. These include a small motors class, a drama club and cheerleading and or- ienteering groups. Another part of Mr. Moore's philosophy is that "a busy school is a happy school," that both teachers and students seem comfortable and content in the environment at B.S.P. While Mr. Moore advocates an open door policy and a friendly atmosphere, he doesn't believe that educators "can bury their heads and let children do their own thing." He believes in the tradition- al approach to learning, which includes homework, exam- inations and a high standard of acadamic achievement. Mr. Moore also encourages the students to be courteous and kind to one another, with the staff setting the example. He maintains that the spirit of co-operation spills over into the whole school and promotes a feeling of togetherness. Since many people aren't aware of the duties of an elementary school principal, Mr Moore briefly outlined his responsibilities for the Rotar- ians. One of his chief priorities is to maintain order and disci- pline in the school to ensure the environment is suitable for learning. Making up student and teacher timetables is another of bis tasks, without the aid of a computer, co-ordinating 440 students and 19 teachers can be a tedious job at times. Curriculum guidelines, as set down by the board of education, must be followed in each of the classrooms, and it is the principal's duty to ensure that these are carried out. He's also responsible for budget allocations, though the heads of departments are able to decide how they want to spend the funds which are permitted them. Another key role that the principal plays is in the area of student promotion. Decisions have to be made about the capabilities of each individual to make sure that he is ready to go on to the next grade or enrol in a suitable secondary school program. Pupil records are kept for each student throughout his school career from Kinder- garten to Grade 13. As with other principals, Mr. Moore is responsible for hiring and inspecting teach- ers. It is his duty to evaluate the day-to-day work of his staff and make sure that each one develops a good raport with the students and gets the message across in his subject area. Mr. Moore received his training at Toronto Teachers' College and taught for several years with the North York Board of Education while getting his Bachelor of Arts degree by extension. After doing post-grad work at the University of Toronto, he joined the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education as vice-principal of M. J. Hobbs Senior Public School in Hampton. Two years s.P.s. ago he was appointed princi- pal of Bowmanville Senior Public even though the build- ing on Queen St. had not yet been renovated. His teachers and students were scattered in four different junior schools in town until September when the facelift of the old Bowman- ville High School was finally completed. In other Rotary news, two longtime members of the club were honored for their service. Dr. Howard Rundle was presented with a pin for 31 years of perfect attendance, and Dr, Keith Billet received tus 24 year pin. Sectio ing conditions that change from day to day. The super- visor who keeps a close watch on these will find that his operation will be more efficient.'" Schissler should know whereof he speaks, since he is course leader for an Industrial Accident Prevention Associ- ation-sponsored course called "A management guide to loss control". Among his 24 pupils from several local industries are five from Goodyear's Bowmanville plant. The Goodyear people: Dave King, foreman of the conveyor belt department; Jim Coyle, section head of production control; Del Rudman, super- visor in the millroom; Ralph Tukker, supervisor in the conveyor belt department, and Jack Dunn, foreman in shipping and receiving all feel the course is of considerable benefit and they've still got most of it to cover. "When loss is mentioned," Schissler explained, "people tend to think of lost-time accidents when actually there are many conditions that create loss, and any loss ultimately means loss in dollars." The "critical few" can, if not curbed, affect product quality, Schissler said. "You can't inspect quality into a product, it bas to be put in during production." Damage by carelessly driven fork-lift trucks and unsafe working conditions can influence factory costs, which is what loss control is attempt- ing to cut, Schissler said. One reaction the course urges supervisors to instill in their fellow-employees is "incident recall". "If an employee notices something that could be detrimental to efficiency in a department, the employee should note it and report it or, if an employee does something in a certain way and then realizes it could be done more efficiently or safely, the next time the employee should do it the better way," Schissler said. 'There's a saying," Schissler noted: " 'know all your employees by the backs of their heads', which means reallly know your people and department. If you subscribe to this, it makes the job of watching the 'critical few' a lot easier." Schissler, who is chairman of the Oshawa-Ajax section of the IAPA feels his Goodyear students are keen, and their enthusiasm verifies this. The students meet every four weeks, but in between is work, work, work. Jim Coyle, who spent 14 hours studying between the last two meetings, likes the SHE'S A BIG SMILE with love in the mid- ,.;.>..dle . . . She's two eyes filled with hope and pride . . . and just a hint of fear. She's a member of the world's greatest sor- ority .. She's Canada's hardest-working career girl ... She's a Mother. She's old and young and in-between She's short and tall and rich and poor... She's the hope of the world with love in her heart . . . She's a Mother. Mothers come in all assorted sizes and temperaments. She is timid enough to faint at the sight of a mouse . . . but will battle the neighborhood when one of her brood needs help. She's a tired sigh standing over a sink filled with dirty dishes... She's the future of the world in a pretty dress . . . She's a Mother. Mothers like: Fathers. . . Children ... Quiet nights at home . . . Fires in fireplaces . . Family outings . . . 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Mothers soothe hurt feelings and sing lullabies and bandage up playground wounds and worry about the food budget. n Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 5, 1976 3 idea of jumping in with both trying to do it all alone, he feet. "I read everything twice concluded. just to make sure I didn't miss Del Rudman agrees. "The anything," he said. ie feels course is making me realize the course is helping him that planning and organizing considerably in his production is a big part of any job if it is to planning and materials be done properly," he said control functions. And this is only the begin- The interchange of ideas ning, says Schissler. "This among people from different course touches on everything industries is one of the- and when its over - the highlights of the sessions for students write exams every the Goodyear people. Said session - the participants will Jack Dunn: "I now know that know a lot they don't know people in other types of now. I believe that in the long industry can have the same run, if everything works out, problems, and that we can the course will have an effect come up with common on factory costs, which, after solutions. This is better than all, is its aim." from Paris to MIDTOWN MALL OSHAWA Small Atomizer Mother's Day Special $8.50 Mothers like to look pretty for other people . . . Cry at weddings . . . and watch their sons and daughters graduate from college .. Mothers of sons pine for a daughter... and mothers of daughters hope for a son And mothers with both feel luckiest of all,.. A Mother is the original Jill of all trades . She is housekeeper, plumber, gardener, carpenter and chef... She is baby-sitter, nurse, psychiatrist and judge... She is pediatrician, hostess, seamstress, janitress and Sunday School teacher. She is a diplomat holding a safety pin A philosopher with a cake in the oven ... a goodwill ambassador making oatmeal in the morning . 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