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C.es.. Add By Don James In the five years I have spent at Courtice Secondary School, I ran across many problems but none as hard as trying to describe the Grad- uates of 1976 as a class. To generalize is impossible as we were a class of individuals each with his own characteris- tics and talents. For some the talent was working hard, for )thers like veteran John Sobil iad the special talent of doing one hour of homework at 8:45 a.m. Dave DeWell had the gift of losing money at cards while Ron Vice had the special aptitude of being able to take it away. John Vooys specializ- ed in athletics and his memor- 'e feat at Courtice was ting a new record for the library dash last Hallowe'en while being chased by a distressed student. To get the true picture of your average grade 13 student a visit to the common room is a necessity. In a setting of lavish furniture, the intellect- uals would sit and converse about the eccentricity of V Valedictory C.S.S.Cass Reps Discuss Commencement Program with Principal ress ellipses or the action of cirque glaciers while listening to the finest stereo and possibly flipping through a Scientific American Magazine. Then it would be off to Math A where trig identities or transformations of conic sec- tions would have the students on the edge of their seats. For most of the students, grade 13 was a year of contrast. It was maybe the most fun year but definitly the most work. I know that all of the students put out what they had to offer to Courtice each in his own way. For some it was guidance; to others in Stud- ents Council and other special committees. The contribution to athletics and other clubs should also be recognized. In return the students and staff were more than generous for what they gave to us. Not only for developing us through our years here, but for making Courtice friendly and casual. The staff helped us to move Opening new doors to srall business Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business Mrs. W. E. Clifford one of our representatives will be at Flying Dutchman Motor Inn, Hwy. 401, Bowmanville On Wednesday November loth, 1976. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 623-3373 for appointment 22 King Street West, Oshawa Ontario, Tel. No. 576-6800 Prior to the Commencement Exercises at Courtice Secondary School on October 22nd, Principal i. 0. Bradley discusses the program details with Class Representatives Donald James left, and Starr Morris. ahead and discover our poten- tial. I am very sure the Gradu- ates of 1976 would like to convey their thanks to the Time Chris Section Two top tma It's not a bit too soon to start your Christmas cake baking, particularly if you plan to remember friends and ac- quaintances at Christmas time. Food specialists at the Ontario Food Council, Minis- try of Agriculture and Food, remind you that delicious homemade fruit cakes from your kitchen can be among the most appreciated presents you give this holiday season. Just pick your favorite Christ- mas cake recipe, select the ingredients from the presently well-stacked shelves of your supermarket, spend a few hours in the kitchen, then store your baking properly until giving time. You'll long be remembered as a talented and most considerate friend. When making Christmas cake, it is generally not advisable to double the rec- ipe. You could bake a recipe in small pans or cut it into loaves or quarters once baked, for giving away. You may cer- tainly substitute fruit ingredi- ents but always be sure the total weight of fruit is the staff and also to wish the students of the school the same kind of enjoyable and memorable year we spent here in 1976. Regional Council Picks New Chief Administrator The Region of Durham has decided to fill its most senior civil service position with an employee already on regional staff. Regional council went be- hind closed doors for over three hours last Wednesday morning and afternoon to discuss the hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer. And at the end of the in-camera session, a motion was made to hire regional employee, R.F. Richardson as the new administrative of- ficial. Mr Richardson is currently the Durham Region Commissioner of Works. But the decision to fill the chief administrator's post with a member of staff was not a unanimous one. Seven- teen councillors supported the new appointment and eleven objected. Two councillors were absent. Council Split With council back in open session, councillor Allan Pilkey pointed to the three hours the council had spent debating the appointment pri- vately and said "there was a very bad split in council." The councillor said that Save electrctyg save natumi resources. About a third of Ontario's electricity is gener- ated by burning fossil fuels... coal, oil, natural gas. The price of all these natural resources is increasing rapidly. The price of coal, for example, has tripled over the last five years. Higher fuel costs inevitably show up in the price you pay for electricity. Save electricity, and you'll save money. You'll also be helping to conserve dwin- dling natural resources for other important uses... transportation, agriculture, chemicals. beçause of the split, council should wait for next year to appoint the new officer. Councillor John Dehart said he thought it had been decided that council would look outside of regional staff to fill the job and he objected to the hiring of a staff member. Councillor Allan Dewar stated, however that qualifi- cations should be the most important consideration and he said Mr. Richardson's appointment had been sup- ported by the entire personel committee as well as the majority of council. 40,000 Salary Part of the motion passed by regional council last week and introduced by Councillor Dewar states that Mr Rich- ardson will take on his new job on December 1. His salary will be $40,000. In a short statement at the close of the Regional Council meeting Wednesday, Mr. Richardson said he was pleas- ed and honored with his appointment. He said he hoped to help make Durham the most effic- ient and successful region. "I can assure you that I will give you my best," Mr. Richardson said. Retires Mr. Richardson will replace Bill Manning, the Region's present Chief Administrative Otticer, Mr. Manning will retire in April but as of December 1, he will be appointed an executive assist- ant at his present salary. Mr. Manning is 64 years old and he bas had a long career as both a politician and a municipal civil servant. He is a former school teacher who was born and raised in Brooklin and a former reeve of Whitby Town- ship and a former clerk and treasurer of Ontario county. Mr. Manning's family have lived in the Brooklin area 130 years. His appointment as Chief Administrative Officer came in February of 1974. Regional chairman, Walter Beath announced last week that a retirement dinner for Mr. Manning- will be held December 9th at the Sheridan Mall. L1?rOgggIL The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 3, 1976 7 should be allowed to cool and set. Once cooled, wrap them re p are carefully in aluminum foil. 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