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Scugog Citizen (1991), 5 Jul 1994, p. 7

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' Seugoy Clliagn rT 1994 --7 GM Canada names woman to top job [Mavreas Kempston Darkes has been appointed president of General Motors Canada and a vice president of General Motors Corp. The announcement was made by GM Canada president George Peapples last week. Mr. Peapples will be moving to Washington as GM vick president in charge of with the industry/government The appointment of Ms. Kempston Dutton, 45, became effective on July " graduate of the University of Toronto Law School, Ms. Kempston Darkes joined GM of Canada's legal department in 1975 and became assistant counsel in 1979. She served Long day of golf for worthy cause For Keith McIsaac of Caesarea and Frank Birchall of Port Perry, their "longest day of golf" started at 5:20 in the morning, shortly before sun-up at Crestwood Golf Course. When the Scugog Citizen finally caught up to them around 5:00 PM the pair had just completed their 80th hole and were heading out for number 91. "We hope to get in 117 holes," said Keith casting his eyes towards some dark rain clouds moving in from the west. We all know golfers can be fanatics about their favourite sport, but why 117 holes in one day? For a great cause. The two will turn- over at least $1400 in pledges to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Childrens Wish Foundation. * Last year Keith raised a similar amount. "This is something we want to do," he said. "It's a good cause." Crestwood Golf Course supplied the two with an electric cart to speed their marathon journey around the links and made sure they had dinner and plenty of cold pop. Pledges came "from friends, associates and fellow golfers, one from as far away as British Columbia where Franks' brother lives. He also had a large contribution from Niki Bainbridge at the Murray House Restaurant in Port Perry. "Mention Niki for me and I'll get a pledge from her again next year," he said with a smile. After stopping for a brief interview and photo, they hit their drives from the 10th tee, jumped into the golf cart and headed down the fairway, one more time on their "longest day of golf." golt." See story. rooklin Sununer Araft and Gift Show 60 Door Prizes from Over 70 Specialized Exhibitors JULY 8th & 10th 10 AMto 5 PM Luther Vipond Memorial Arena "Special Feature" Make Your Own Strawberry Shortcake Admission : $3.00 Under 12 - Free oM Carp, egal phe in Detroit, was appointed assistant treasurer (taxation) in 1980 and four years later was named assistant general counsel (taxation), From 1985 to 1987 she was on special assignment in the GM treasurer's office in New York City and held the position of acting treasurer for po Canals until her ral di became secretary to the board of directors. She is a member of the board of directors for Hughes Aircraft Canada, and is a board member of the Canada/US Business Assoc. She was appointed by the federal government to the Free Trade Agreement Automotive Select Panel in 1989 and serves on the Ottawa Lisson and Interzational Affairs public affairs from. GMCL in April 1987. In 1991, she was appointed vice president, corporate affairs, was named general counsel in 1992 and i of the Canadian Craper of Conse, In maki; Mr. Fe ledge base and commitment to eral M¥%rs of Canada. I am confident' she will 'make an outstanding contribution in leading this company forward. "She is recognized outside the tion for her leadership skills on key public policy and business issues and has played an important role in creating positive changes within the company. She will bring a balanced perspective to complex issues, a commitment to the of the GM of Peapples Ry Kempston Darkes "brings a tremendoys amount of Canada team and will sharpen the focus of the entire organization on the customer." There are 23 grade six graduates from Greenbank Public School this June and they will be continuing their education at S.A. Cawker In September. In the front from left Jill Fergus, Lynda Brooks, Jeff Couch, Derek Shaddock, Ryan Fraser, Michael Glannini, Mike Wadsworth. Centre from left Melissa Hooker, Cara Tyce, Jennifer Stone, Jennifer Hancock, Christie Taylor, Joel Thomson, Chad Yakeley. Back from left Kristy Trotter, Stephen Doble, Kehoe, Alexis Stevenson, Ashley Richardson, Kati Monolas. Absent from photo Bill Carr. At back right is their teacher John Bark. Adam Olivero, Val Ward, Ryan dedededodedododododododododododododododododododadodododododododododododododododododododododododododododododododododododod odor BROCK'S Service, Quality and Style since 1881 168 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY For youl comeniance you may now pay Wii your Bisling cad; 985-2521

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