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Martens named WLU‘s outstanding teacher Prof. Victor Martens, associate professor of music at Wilfrid Laurier University, and a facuity member since 1969, has been named the university‘s Outstanding Teacher of the ment of innovative teaching methods. In addition, support must come widely from the groups making the nomination. "Candidates for this award must be truly He was selected by a university committee which looked at nominations put forward by Dr. Andrew Berczi, chairman of the selecâ€" tion colmmittee, said those considered for the award were expected to excel in a number of areas, such as classroom instruction, course TV CPDIE EEpPRD esE a n insinmatydiadirtactatomctactire aiut ANut‘ _ 519â€"746â€"3870 â€" 5198365090 519â€"849â€"1333 Wnn our most popular window coverings at prices you can afford! Create a classic look with our * 50% off Contour Classic‘" Miniâ€"Blinds* * 45% off Contour fabrics for Russian, Balloon, Austrian and Roman Shades * financing plans available on approved credit Visit Canada‘s largest window coverings retailer today or call for a free inâ€"home consultation. But hurry, these prices are in effect â€" Just in July! Victor Martens Join us for thirty days of sizzling savings! This month only, we‘re offering Just In July not merely very good," Mississauge N. Mississauge S. . Newmarket Oakvilie North Oakvilic South Richmond Hill 89700 $23â€"0090 853â€"3655 $49â€"6171 §25â€"4014 8839922 *‘*Frankly, I think he is among the 10 or so best vocal teachers in the world." He added that Martens has a finely honed skill to determine the best route to follow for his voice students as they look forward to their careers. *"Perhaps Victor‘s greatest gift lies in his ability to claim the allegiance of students to a consistent plan of vocal development over long periods .‘ Wrote one of his students, now active in a professional career: "I sincerely believe that if not for Prof. Martens, I may never have fully realized my potential as a singer, and might not have considered a career in the performing arts."‘ Another wrote that Martens is ‘"a great motivator," and one "who gives very genâ€" erously of his time and apparently unlimited Berczi said. "And they must have a positive and not merely be popular with students.‘ former students who had gone on to success in the world of music, and by his colleagues and dean of music at Laurier. "And in this assessment, I am convinced there is no other teacher in‘ a Canadian university that is betâ€" Martens will be honored at the university‘s fall convocation when he will receive a plaque to mark the achievement, and a cheque for $1,000 to be spent at his discretion for any purpose related to the development and improvement of teaching and learning. A colleague at a large Canadian university wrote, ‘‘Teaching is obviously his life. His instinctive feel for singing and his exceptional ear make him one of the best, if not the best, teacher in Canada today." Said another, active in recitals and concerts in Europe and North America, ‘‘Many times I am asked where I have developed such a natural technique of singing, and each time I reply, ‘Victor Martens at Wilfrid Laurier Uniâ€" versity .‘ * ‘‘When a teacher in Victor‘s profession is Did you know that you can purchase natural gas furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters and pay for them on your gas bill? By the way, our air conditioners can be installed on any gas Come out to Al Dunn‘s new showroom and see how. Look for the red‘ & blue balloons in the sky just past Northfield and King on Rankin St. in Waterioo. Located on the corner of Glen Forrest Blvd. & Weber St. N., CONGRATULATIONS AL DUNN HEATING Enter the FREE DRAW for ONE YEAR FREE RENT on one of our 6 GAS WATER HEATERS SHOWROOM JULY 9, 10, 11 at 75 RANKIN ST., WATERLOO Th mmumal 72 ROgina St. N., Watericoo 885â€"2791 Daily special teaturing inâ€"season specialty foods (reservations please) WISHING YOU A HAPPY SUMMER e Simon, Heien & staff WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, HKXY 8, 1987 â€" PAQGE 21 on the opening of their new o m t m m w m o e ie m omm o d ts wre We w s e tue mdns ue o in UNION GAS