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Jk - Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 13 fas from Clarke High Schoo Christmas Craft Show at Ontario Street P.S. The Ontario Street Public School held a Christmas Craft Show Saturday, November 23rd, at the school gymnasium. Here, Chrystina Cousins, Desiree Simpson and Harley Simpson admire some of the festive hats on display. The sale also included baked goods and a silent auction. Proceeds will support the school's fund-raising drive for tiie new creative playground. Saving Old School May Cost $1 Million A group seeking to save the old Newcastle Public School has convinced trustees trustees to delay plans for demolition. demolition. However, school officials warn that the price tag to repair repair the aging building could be over $1 million. At the November 22 meeting meeting of the Northumnberland Clarington School Board, Pauline Storks appealed to trustees to see if there is the possibility of using the old school for purposes such as and adult education centre, library library or museum. Newcastle-area trustee Bob Willsher said the board had actively pursued the library library board, but learned that the library did not want the library library located in that particular particular area. Plant department spokesperson spokesperson Jeff Barry said that if the building is re-opened, it would coast about $1 million to be brought tip to Ontario Building Code standards which would mean new heating heating and ventilation systems and extensive interior duct work. The trustees did agree to extend the bidder's clause in the tenders for the school's demolition. from 30 to 60 days. For the last couple of weeks, student identification cards (also referred to as activity cards) have been on sale for the student body. There are some misconceptions about this card, and its purpose, which need to be cleared up. All students are asked to purchase purchase an ID card for a fee of $5 (and by the way, this is one of the least expensive activity cards in the board). They need an activity card to be involved on a school team, in a club, to attend school dances, etc. Because Because there is a photograph, a signature and a birthdate on the card, this becomes a valid piece of identification for a student. student. It can be used as proof of attendance in school and to prove age or identity in a variety variety of situations. A number of businesses in the Clarke community sponsor our activity card by offering discounts to the owner of the ID card. This year, these businesses businesses include: Ace Submarine, Submarine, The Apple Blossom Shop, Coffee Time-Newcastle, Baskin Baskin Robbins-Bowmanville, Flowers Plus, Harvey's-35/115 location, Drifters and Subway- Bowmanville. Thank you to our sponsors! ID cards are sold by the Students' Students' Council; the profits from the sale of these cards are used to fund activities organized organized by council for the rest of the school. For example, grade nine students receive a free lunch on Welcome Day; this is a students' council sponsored activity. David Foote addressed addressed the student body in an assembly. His fee was paid by student government. Other organizations in the school may need funding for some reason; they apply to students' students' council to receive assistance. assistance. Even with ID card fees and our annual fundraiser, there are far more requests for money each year than can be accommodated. Council will continue to provide as much assistance as possible. Energy 108 brought its sound to Clarke High School on Thursday, November 21, for another students' council sponsored sponsored event. A small group of students thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the dance. Thanks to the students who were involved behind the scenes of the dance, particular ly to those who stayed around to clean up afterwards. Representatives from Centennial Centennial College will be here on December 4 to speak to students students interested in their programs. programs. As we swing into December, there will be many activities going on in the school. We look forward to these annual events each year: Adopt-A- Family and Food Drive, the Harlem Diplomats basketball game, the turkey dinner, door decorating, candygrams and talent assembly. Add to this the usual academic demands, and students will end 1996 in a very busy fashion! New Members Join Board of Governors Three new members have joined the Durham College Board of Governors. Elizabeth D. Wilson of Ajax and Robert S. Morine of Whitby were appointed appointed by the Ontario Council of Regents to represent the community and Shawn Jack- son of Oshawa was elected as a student representative; to the board. Elizabeth D. Wilson is employed employed by the KPMG, a Management Management Consulting Accounting Accounting Firm and presently holds the position of manager at the national office in Toronto. Robert S. Morine is Vice- President and General Manager, Manager, Public Sector, IBM Canada Ltd. Shawn Jackson joins the Board as a student representative. representative. This Post Diploma Sports Administration student from Oshawa is involved with the student life at the College through Durham College Student Student Association where he is Vice-President of Athletics. The Durham College Board of Governors is comprised of 17 members. Twelve are appointed appointed from the external community community by the Council of Regents; Regents; four are elected from internal constituents - students, faculty, support staff and administration administration with the President as an ex-officio member of the Board. Members are appointed for terms of three years and may be reappointed for an additional additional three year period. Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region, is a non-profit organization providing providing support to families with children with special needs. We promote inclusion of all children in the community, and believe that families should be the primary decision-markers for their children. We are currently seeking ded icated volunteers to join our board of directors. An interest in helping to determine the vision vision and policies of the agency, and a commitment to our values values are essential attributes in a board member. For further information contact: contact: Suzanne Tigwell (905) 427-8862, Ext. #344. HOLIDAY GREETING! Our annual Christmas Greetings edition of The Canadian Statesman will be published on Monday, December 23rd, and The Clarington/Courtice Independent will be published on Tuesday, December 24th. If you would like to have a Christmas message from your company or business in these editions, please call Display Advertising at 623-3303, or drop into our office. ®be Canadian Statesman (Ztucttice *)ttcLefiertdeitt 62 King Street West Bowmanville This year, The Canadian Statesman and Clarington/ Courtice Independent are looking for some of our readers' favourite Yuletide recollections for publication in our Christmas editions. Send us your favourite Christmas anecdotes. Tell us about your most memorable Christmas. Tell us about a Christmas that was particularly happy, sad or anywhere in between. Or, perhaps you'd like to share with our readers a Christmas poem or seasonal reflection you have written yourself. Material should be sent to us as soon as possible and no later than December 14th. Articles should be no longer than 400 words. We will publish as many submissions as space allows. Naturally, we reserve the right to edit material to meet our requirements. We request that the articles be original - not previously published. Please include your name and phone number. Send your favourite stories to: Christmas Recollections The Canadian Statesman / Independent 62 King St. West, P.O. Box 190 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 You can also leave your articles in the mail slot or drop them off in person between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Thank you for your participation. And Merry Christmas! |