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What better way to top off an afternoon of carolling, Santa and hot cider than a good old fashioned hayride through the snow. It was a real family affair last Sunday as local residents en- joyed Group '74's Olde Tyme Christmas. After the festivities inside Brooklin Community Cen- tre were over, it was every man for himself as enjoyable. young and old alike vied for a spot on the wagons, which for the thirteenth year in a row have been provided courtesy of Brooklin and District Kinsmen. Even Mother Nature co-operated, blessing the event with fair weather and just enough snow to make the day even more Durham grads get jobs A record number of Durham Col- lege's 1986 graduates have obtained employment. Approximately 96.5 per cent of Group '74 plan courses Group '74 has been involved in community efforts for the past 12 years, and 1987 will be no exception. The ladies of the group are. already making plans to offer some delightful craft courses in the new year to include lessons in hair pin lace, landscaping, advanced cake decorating, rug hooking, crocheting, and for those who are artistically in- clined, watercolor painting. "They will be holding an open house on Thursday, January 8 where you will be able to get all the up-to-date information, but in the meanwhile, thére are registration forms, complete with a full list of the courses being considered at Meadowcrest Public School, the library and Brooklin Flour Mill. Anyone who wishes further infor- mation, or might consider teaching a course are asked to give Betty Catherwood a call at 655-3646. VAN-WAGON 2WD - 4 WD 4 YEAR A.S.P. WARRANTY | only at MOTORS LTD. 1300 Dundas St. E.. Whitby 668-6828 ~ this year's graduates are employed and 87.3 per cent of these are work- ing in positions related to their course of study at Durham. This is a 4 per cent increase over last year's placement in related employment. The Health Sciences Faculty en- joyed the highest placement rates with 99 per cent of graduates employed. Applied Arts & Technology tied for second place with 96 per cent placement, and the Business Faculty had a 95 per cent placement rate. Herb Kirkconnell, Director of Stu- dent Affairs commends Sheila Bell, placement officer and her staff on "a job well done. Mr. Kirkconnell pointed out that 47 per cent of the jobs were processed through the Placement Office. In all over 1900 job orders were placed. The officers also teach effective job search techniques to all graduating students. These students do an ex- cellent job of "marketing" themselves to prospective employers. Mel Garland, Durham College President, is pleased with the place- ment results. He feels that this record reflects the proven - theoretical and practical knowledge training methods employed by the College. He emphasizes that the placement rate is due to the reputa- tions that previous graduates have built in their positions. : Ry i PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 16, 1986 -- 19 BEE The Y's winter program & something for everyone Come out and try the Y's winter programs! You'll love them! Pre-schoolers can romp and run in their gyms full of fun. They offer You and Me, "Baby," Fee Fi Fo Fum, Pee Wee Gym, and for those a little older, (4 and 5 years old) In- troduction To Sports and a variety of dance lessons. Enrichment programs for little ones include Toddler-Drop-In where parents leave their children, 10 months to 5 years, with loving, mature baby-sitters. Craft pro- grams galore, Dads & Tads and special events such as our famous Easter Crafts and Easter Party. Older children can participate too! The Y offers Cartooning, Child Care, Micro Mini Computer and Leaders-In-Training program. Their new addition include Stage Struck, a theatre workshop where children can act, mime and sing, eventually performing at the conclu sion of the session. Physical programs for children consist of Karate, Judo, Gym- nastics, Floor Hockey, Ballet, Jazz and Tap Dancing. Now they also of- fer Teen Boppin' an exercise pro- gram choreographed to music. It's fun, relaxed and easy to do! And No they haven't forgotten the adults! The Y offers a little something "rr everyone to enjoy! Ladies' Take-A-Break is a week- MACKEY & BAILEY BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS ly two-hour where parents exercise, then enjoy coffee, a speaker or a craft-making session, while children are cared for by their experienced baby-sitters. Flower Arranging is again offered in two categories as well as Sewing and Calligraphy. New additions to choose from in- clude Wonderful Woolies (Knitting at its best). Computers For Mom and Dad where the basics are taught at an introductory level. Also featured is Hot Cakes, cake decorating made easy! CPR will also be offered in February. (cardio pulmonary resuscitation). Want to keep fit? They feature Dance Aerobics, Slim And Trim For Her And Him, Yoga, Karate, a Men's Basketball League and a Men's Floor Hockey League. Positive Action is for those who are 25 pounds overweight or more, in which the exercises are designed to prevent discomfort, while leading to agility. This is a good course for 'post natal' ladies and older adults. For the entire family to enjoy. The Y offers Family Fit, an exercise program set to music 'with a warm- up, cardiovascular work and a cool- down. For more complete details on these programs, please pick up a brochure at your local YMCA, or call them at 668-6368. Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a. m. to 12 noon Oshawa Rd., Port Perry DURHAM AUTOMOTIVE Lake Scugog Lumber Building wie) 985-7391 We are proud to announce that our Collision Repair Shop is now equipped with a system for quality unibody repairs. We also do complete Refinishing, Framework, Rust Repairs and Collision Repairs for Cars and Trucks. Today it takes the right equipment and trained technicians to repair your car with accuracy and with minimum waiting time. Our collision shop is equipped with Chart Collision Repair Equipment, and an expert team of trained technicians to get your car back to original specifications. This Chart Porta-Bench with Exacto 3D Universal Gauge, measures your car, so that the steering geometry, McPherson Strut Suspension, drive train and other critical areas can be accurately realigned to give you that familiar road handling safety and perforinance you've enjoyed! "DURHAM AUTOMOTIVE | CALL US TODAY ... WE'LL GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT! R.R. 1, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO (Hwy. 12 just North of Manchester) 985-8800