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Around The Board With Bob Wills her Trustee Ward III , Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 15, 1984 9 Forensic Services Director Speaks to Rotary A recent newspaper article in an Oshawa paper has caused considerable concern about the 1984 funding from the province. An area board has been quoted as saying the five percent increase in the legislative grants will include an amount previously committed committed by the province to expand the special education programs. The province has mandated programs for gifted and handicapped children to be in place by 1985. Funds for this purpose have been allocated on the assumption they would be available outside the five percent legislative grants. At the time of preparing this column our Board's staff had not completed the detailed analysis of the grants to confirm confirm the reported reduction. IF in fact this is true it would be a significant blow to the Board and the many gains we have made in the special education programs. But it would not completely surprise me. Our Board has completed most of the work required to ensure bill 82 is implemented on time. More is required, especially in the secondary panel. To have the province change horses mid-stream in the area of funding would be very damaging. I hope the reports are wrong. While the province had provided provided funds to assist boards with bill 82 staffing and program program development, it has nob provided captial funding for SOMEDAY TOUR HEART I MAY NEED US AS MUCH AS, WE NEED M TOU. I Give from the Heart. Canadian Heart Fund. special education needs. This can be very expensive. Recent modifications to a central area school required $25,000 to meet the special needs of two students. The Board recognizes recognizes the need and is anxious to meet its obligations. But, such changes will be paid for by taxpayers across the board without help from the province. province. Can it be that the province province has obtained the political political benefits from bill 82 and now wishes to transfer the costs to the local taxpayer? Recently, the Board defeated defeated a motion to give permission permission for religious programs to be given at certain schools. At the same meeting, a parent addressed the Board expressing expressing objections to the Board offering religious instruction in the school. I would like to state that, in my opinion, this action by the Board does not mean the Board opposes religious instruction instruction in the classroom nor does it mean classes will be discontinued. At the Board meeting, concern was expressed expressed about the lack of guidelines guidelines offered by the province. It was also indicated that the needs of all students must be considered. The Board directed directed administration to prepare a report for the Board to consider. The Board made it clear that the classes presently presently offered are to continue. It is anticipated that the Board will address the matter of religious instruction in the next few months. At that time, it is hoped the Board can provide direction to all schools in the jurisdiction that will meet the needs of the majority and address the concerns of those who have a view which differs. I believe the majority of parents in Ward III wish to continue with the program as it is now structured. I believe it is appropriate and required in the schools. I also believe we can effectively address the concern of the objectors without without detracting from the needs of the majority. I intend to support a policy which will accomplish this goal. If you have an opinion, pro or con, please feel free to give me a call at 987-4845. Newspapers have reported concern about the $100 award given to Ontario scholars. The suggestion is that teachers are inflating marks in order that students may receive the award. Statistics offered show that more students receive the award now than when it was introduced in 1959. There may be several reasons for this, including some inflation of, marks. I am not opposed to a restructuring restructuring of standards to ensure the value of the award is not diluted. I would be opposed to any suggestion that it be eliminated. Students who work hard should be recognized recognized in a special way. The Ontario scholar award is one which is prized by many. While the province contemplates contemplates this matter perhaps they could consider increasing the value of the award. In 1959, the winners received $400 and today it is $100. Certainly, the $100 today does not compare with the $400 of 23 years ago. By all means make the goal more challenging to achieve, but make the reward more in line with the challenge! A survey conducted by our Board to ascertain what the graduates from secondary schools in our Board were doing immediately following the completion of their diploma requirements proved interesting. Of Grade 13 graduates in 1983, 62.5 percent went to university compared to 48.3 percent in 1973. Nine percent of the 1983 grads took full time work compared to 18.0 percent who did so in 1973. In 1983, none of the grade 13 grads undertook an apprenticeship apprenticeship while only .79 percent of the grade 12 grads succeeded succeeded in entering a trade. These figures weren't much better in 1973. I am concerned. This country is in need of more skilled trades people and if what is happening in our Board is reflected across the country our industries could be in trouble in not too many years. The only answer to the problem is more coordinated effort between government and industry. The sooner the better. Friday Is Closing Day for Sexy Men Contest Nominations The director at the Centre of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of the Solicitor General, was guest speaker last week during a meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club. Doug Lucas (centre) is shown here along with Dr. Bhikù Jethalal, the While the general public may imagine that the forensic forensic scientist spends most of -y/ , r i • - ' 'J $ 'É 8888$ g* J 't • • y<* - y Rotarian who introduced the speaker, and Jack Locke, president of the club. The director noted that testimony in the courtroom is one of the most fascinating aspects of his occupation. by Peter Parrott Thanks to the TV series "Quincy," most members of the general public have some idea of what a forensic scientist does. But the work of laboratory detectives is not exactly the way it appears appears on the TV show, members members of the Bowmanville Rotary Club were assured last week. "The work we do is fascinating, fascinating, but not for the reasons most people think," said Doug Lucas, director of the Centre of Forensic Services, Services, at the Ministry of the Solicitor General. He reminded his audience audience attending last week's regular Rotary Club meeting meeting at the Flying Dutchman Hotel that the end-product of forensic research consists consists of testimony in the courtroom. It is this final result which makes the job especially fascinating, Mr. Lucas said. HLIT1TI 111 IIIIIMTTITTTTTTT BOB PHILLIPS T.V. & VIDEO BULK PRICES . .. BULK-SAVINGS RCA BUYERS BONUS DAYS RCA COLOR DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS INVENTORY CLEARANCE! BUHCHOf»** 00*1 mss ®!L We do all our own service on T.V. & Video.. .Don't get caught up,with service from Toronto. RCA 20" DELUXE COLOR T.V. Auto, color, X-tended Life chassis, auto, fleshtone correction, walnut finish. RCA 14" COLOR T.V. Auto,color, auto, fleshtone correction, 100% solid state. 426 87 16"/mon. 29988 11"/mon. 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However, he did recall one case which occurred in the Newcastle area and which more closely resembled the Quincy episodes the public has grown to expect whenever the topic of forensic forensic research is mentioned. In this instance, the body of a woman was found in the woods but there was no in-, dication of who she was. Identifying a body is a common common challenge to forensic experts. "Until you establish establish who it is, you have a real difficulty finding out who did it," said Mr. Lucas. To help identify the victim, victim, in this instance, the ground inghe immediate vi cinity of the body was carefully carefully examined and some of the earth was actually excavated excavated and sifted for evidence. evidence. This produced a stub from a bus ticket, the remains remains of a 22-calibre bullet and two cartridge cases. From these clues, the investigation investigation was successfully concluded. "We're different from most scientists in that generally generally we have no control over our samples," said Mr. Lucas. Forensic experts work with bloodstains on clothes, a jar of ashes from a fire, or any number of other clues collected by investigators. investigators. About 3,000 cases per year deal with attempts to find the cause of death. Often, alcohol is at least part of the overall picture pieced together through the forensic studies. "The drug which is most frequently involved involved in the sorts of cases we become involved in is alcohol," alcohol," said Mr. Lucas. It is found in many fatal motor vehicle crashes and a majority of homocide cases, he said. But not all cases brought to forensic laboratories involve involve deaths, homocides, or violent crime. Police may seek help from forensic scientists when fraud is suspected. Phoney cheques or even fraudulent examination papers papers are part of the investigations investigations done by Mr. Lucas' department. In his address to Bowmanville Bowmanville -Rotarians, Mr. Lucas praised the justice system in which he has been involved for the past 27 years. Police are competent, competent, lawyers are generally very fair, and judges also are eminently qualified for their posts. Juries are especially important, important, Mr. Lucas added, and he said their work is also commendable. "Our system of justice isn't perfect, but I don't think there's a better system system in any way," he said. Only three days left to nominate candidates for the Newcastle Sexy Men Contest. Nominations close on Friday, February 17. On Wednesday, February 22, all the names of the sexy devils will be published in The Canadian Statesman. In addition, addition, details of the second and final part of this popular contest contest will be published along with the names. However, joining the ranks of the dynamic men from Bowmanville are dentist Doctor John Balenko, Doctor Van Hoff and Dr. Alan Syl- ■ vester, business man Eric Nickeson, salesman Gordon Barnes, citizen Peter Bolanko. Meanwhile, team members and parents of the Newcastle Pee Wee Hockey Association extends a challenge to all members of Bowmanville's service clubs and association to join their Larry Burke of the OMHA in this competition. Hampton residents should take note, Jeff McKeen of Patty's Market is catching the eyes of women everywhere. In the Mr. Sexy Citizen category, category, Bowmanville's Ken Hooper and Milton Corson are being recognized for a tremendous amount of charm and sex appeal. So has Mr. Sexy working man Gary Thiessen of Courtice Steel. An alert has gone out to all Bowmanville farmers. It looks like the farm folk from Orono are running away with this competition. So, in addition to knowing the man outstanding in his field, let's get the Bowmanville farmers signed up for his sexuality. Also, we're worried. Where are the sexy men from Tyrone? Finally, someone got wise and nominated Mayor Garnet Rickard. And running against the darling mayor is Councillor Councillor Ivan Hobbs, Recreation Director Bill Fanning, Deputy Treasurer John Blanchard and Community Service Deputy Joe Caruana. There's a healthy number of healthy men in this category. However, However, the contest is still seeking seeking fire fighters, post office workers and of course, sexy police officers. However, Fire Chief Jim Aldridge has been recognized. So, let's get him some company in this category. category. Senior citizen Cecil Burton has been sexy for years and years. Yet the Maple Grove resident is getting competition from a healthy number of good looking seniors. Gene Terry of Bowmanville is solid proof that St. Marys Cement employs sexy men; meanwhile, Cowan Pontiac is showing proud with its Ron Mutton and Don Groves. All proceeds from the contest contest go to the Kidney Foundation Foundation of Canada. Here's how to enter the contest: The contest has been broken into 10 categories. The categories categories are Mr. Sexy Businessman, Businessman, Mr. Sexy Professional, Mr. Sexy Citizen, Mr. Sexy Workingman, Mr. Sexy Senior Citizen, Mr. Sexy Farmer, Mr. Sexy Civil Servant, Mr. Sexy Service Club or Association, Mr. Sexy Salesman or Mr. Sexy Student. The rules are: ...sexy candidates must live or work in the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. ...those nominating the sexy men can come from anywhere in the world. ...nominees can remain anonymous if they choose. ...the nomination fee is $3 for each sexy man. ...nominations close on Friday, Feb. 17. ...nominations including fees can be dropped off at the following locations: Bowmanville Bowmanville IGA, Strike and Strike Barristers, United Drug Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart at the Bowmanville Mall, the Newcastle Newcastle Public Library in the village and the Orono Public Library. Also, nominations can be mailed to Valerie Bowler, 56 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, Ont., L1C 1J6. Cash, cheques or money orders will be accepted. For more information, call Valeric Bowler at 623-1158. During Mark Twain's days as a newspaperman, he was editor of a small Missouri paper. One day he received a letter from a subscriber, stating that he had found a spider in his paper, and asked if this was an omen of good or bad luck. Twain replied: "Finding a spider in your paper is neither good nor had luck. The spider teas merely looking over our paper to see which merchant was not advertising so that he could go to that store, spin his web across tin; door, and lead a life of undisturbed peace ever afterward The Canadian Statesman will keep the spider away from your door