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Page 14, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, October 26, 1994 Gul liver wants improved colimunicationý By Mike Kowalskd Whitby trustee Tanya Gulliver iu seeking a second terni on the Durham Board of Education. A trustee since 1991, Gulliver, 26 is running for one of two Wiitby seats on the public sehool board in the Nov. 14 municipal election. In a press release announcing her re-election bid, Gulliver says the new board will be faced with several "important issues» dur- ing the next three years. 'Ithink the board bas te, look very seriously at the issue of ail-day, every-other-day kinder- garten so that changes can be made if necessary next year," she states. ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OTHE YEAR -' AARDS CONTACT THIS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR DETAILS DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31,1994 1390 HOPKINS STREETI Unit 7, Whitby 666-93951 THISWEEKONL ASSORTED DINNER ROLLS MutigrUIn, Pumpernlckle, Sour Dough, VeggIe. OnIy 3 Reg. 1.70 Limit 3 dzn per custome ASSORTED FRUIT PIES OnIy 369 8','Pie Reg. 4.29 Uimit 3 pie«per custome *fer er us. y ove r1,19 TANYA GULLI VER "I was opposed to full impie- mentation of this program and feel that it is important te, assess wbat bas happened before we go any further with it.» iAnother problem le the "ongo- ing struggle te maintain quaity education' while coping Witz decreasing funding from th e pro- vince and higher expectations froni the community, Gulliver says. 'TMe increased usage of stan- dardized tests, both provlncially and nationally, will allow us to compare our students with other boards and determine what im- provements are required,» she states. Gulliver believes -communica- tion between "ail members of the school community» nmust be im- proved. "The Community Visions group that bas developed in WhZty l one ver y successfui way"ofensuring that communica- tion is enhanced,» she says. "Initiatives such as this muet be expanded upon so that everyone. feels welcomed and valued in the education system." Designed te resolve common concerns and improve communi- cations between parents, trus- tees and administrators, Com- munity Visions ie a two-year-oid piiot program of the board. The various groups are regu- lariy kept infornied of activities ByNMike Kowalski Mary Ann Martin ho pes Whitby voters wiil be as goodi to her next month as their Oshawa neig hburs were three years ago. he 38-year-old Port Perry resident le running for one of three Whitby seats on the Dur- ham separate school board in the Nov. 14 municipal election. Martin, who plans te move her family to Wbitby in Deoember, bas represented Oshawa on the school board since 1991. A businessperson with experience in both real estate and advertising, Martin wants to' "maintain strong Catholic values with true academic excellence» in the separate school systeni. "I strongly recognize the im- portance cof-the ' 3,s'__-reading, writing and arithmetic -- in the education of our children,» Mar- tin states in a press release announcingher candidacy. If re-elected, Martin will watcb that "our tax dollars are spent effliciently and effectively" and wiil "continue to encourage strong communication" between te bard and Catholic rate- payers. Also seeking election are in- cumbents Judy Morris and Tom Qidman, as well as Frank Cana- taro, Luciana Jovanovic, Maureen Licsi and Silvia Raponi. Jovanovie, wbo bas 10 years of experience in public policy deve- lopment with the federal govern- ment, wants "open and participa- tory involvement of aIl stakehol- ders" in the separate system to develop education practices and policies. She also states in a press within the school and in the community.. Alsoseeking election is incum- bent Patty Bowman, the current board chair, as well as Jack Bremer, Jamie Curran, former trustee George Milosh and Doug Ross. LUCIANA JOVANOVIC MARY ANN MARTIN release that she is committed to the promotion of "an effective and* fulfilling Catholic education" and responsible fiscal management. She la vice-chair of -the Osh- awa Symphony Orchestra, and is a former deputy returning officer for the federal riding of Ottawa South. Jarvest named tôp cop in 94 Robert Jarvest, a member of the Whitby Rlotary Sunrise Club, was named police officer of the year for 1994 last week. Jarvest, 53, deputy chief of Durham Regfionýal Police, was recognized during the police association's annual retirement dinner. The Bethany resident, a for- mer board member with the association, has been invoived in several fundraising ventures for the United Way. A 20-year member of the Dur- h am police, he is known for bis work in establishing a communi- cations systemn and records department that "has been the env yo'f other forces." ealso bas an "o ndoor» policy to make it easy for offlicers te approach hbu witb probleis. He was born in England in 1941. A police officer ini ngland for five years he, came to Canada in 1970 aànd joined what was then the Whitby foroe before al foroes wereamalgamated into the Duram, police service. The officer of the year award is present.ed by the Oshawa Cen- tral Lions Club. Other nominees for the award were Dale Allan and Ken Gar- diner. FROM PAGE 1 "I think we have to serlously look at the bonorarium, other- wise we are going te flind that no one wants to fulfili this role ... » Whitby trustee Allan Gunn said letting the motion die was a avery strategic» and 'wise" deci- sion. People don't become board chair because of the compensa- tion, so pay levels aren't a deter- rent, Gunn said. "I think what we need te do is send a message back to, the other comparators in the community that perbaps tbey need te look at wbat they're doing (witb salaries).» , He suggests other trustees should take over some of the chair's duties if the job has become too demanding. 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