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lYecember 17, 1997 Il Open blouse at Clarke Library B ranch Left to right, Emma hield an open house in each of Dykstra and 'Chis Doyil Clarington's four library Library Staff, M a r i a n n e branches last week. Winter and Sandra Hudson, On Thursday afiernoon in Friends of the Library, Elaine theNate branch, the Elson and Nancy West, children firom the Newcastle library patrons. Public Sehool provided musi- Th1-e Friends of the Lîbrary, Trute omn staff fo r caring, eiato om imn m bcumberZand- Clarington Truistees hold [asrt Boaird mieeting At its last regular mreeting The Northumberland- Clarlngton Bo ard of Education truastees extended their sincere appreclation ta ail staff who over thie years have contributed to fulfilling the Board's mission. Board Chairperson Bob Willsher says. "The Northumberland- Clarington Board bas been a strong lead- er in cdelverlng quallty pro- grams for students and ser- vices ta our community. Board employees have con- sistently demonstrated through a strong. teamn effort the spirit of our 'Leaders In Learnlng' motto. As we change to a District School Board structure, our trustees wish ta thank each employee and our employee groups for their carlng, dedlcated, com- mîtment to students." To CknowlAedge the qua]àity, educatf-.ial programis and services to the cmui ty, the Board uýnanimou.sly approved the folowing rec- ominendati;on: Whtat the Board of Tnistees acknowledge with sincere appreclation the carlng, dedi- caton and commitment of al staff of The Northumberland- Clarington Board fEducation who, in keeping with the Board's Mission Statement have cantributed ta the quali- tyl learning opportunities pro- ided for ail student ta enable each learner ta acquire the skiils, knowledge and atti- tudes required for life in a ~cal entertainment. The Friends of the Library, was formed a inonth ago. This grou p will tbe responsi- ble for raising ), ome of the funds needed 7vithin the library systemn. changing wrk d that have made The NortW,,-îLberland- Clarington Board ofiEducatton a 'Leader tn , .1mýring,' and, that the Bord aý f Trustees wish th-estf of English- Languge PbliCDis tri ct Schol oar No14 every succesn contiriuflg the val- ues andJ obj ectivejS of the two, Sgchool Bcards iii meeting the needs of studer4is of the ntew SChool BPoard. - DirectorS Alitual ]Report Received for information, the Dlrector's 1997 Annual Report. ýThe report highllghts: Objectives; Policies; Administrative Procedures; Program Implemeftation; Affirmative Action! Employment EquitY: School Councils Pollcy ImplemientatioW : Board Resolutions; Director's Priorities; and background on Bill 160. 40o1>t>AitiGrectin 5 5fromv Ace Sub & Restai fIwy 115 just north of 3rd Conc. AeSb& Restaurant Aoe Sub & Restaurant Ace Sub & Restaurantu *Coupon 1 Coupon Cuo BuylSub...$*1$loff $l 1off i getlt'REEI5 aiy Sub àIanyBukrgerlq L- - - -- - A, singai zi Ustoniers, friends ani neghbours,a Jqyous Chrisilyas Season. Flo & Lloyd Sh-awpe CHIRISTMAS JOY TO ALL, Big or smalt, the holidays f111 everyone's hearts with smiles and laughter. With this being our 5Oth Anniversary we share this excitement in wishing you a very, merry Christmnas. Many thanks. Taylor Sand & Grave' Doug, Gary & Ninnie