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26 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 8,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " Leo Plue happy to be new Straight Talk principal at Cartwright H.S. Leo Plue holds the distinction of working at both the largest and smallest high schools in Durham Region. During his 24-year tenure with the Durham Board of Edu- cation, Mr. Plue has served at Dunbarton High School with a student population of 1,800 and now Cartwright High School with a much smaller student body. Mr. Plue took over the reins 5s principal of CHS on January "I've gone from the biggest to the smallest," he said of his teaching and administerial ex- perience. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Mr. Plue sees similarities be- tween this school and the one in which he attended as a student. As he grew up on a farm, he at- tended a similar school. "I like the idea of a communi- ty school," he said. "These schools have more of a commu- nity identity." He believes this experience will be useful in the way he oper- ates the school. Mr. Plue will also be able to apply another past experience to his new role. Before return- ing to Durham in September, he spent three years as a vice- principal at a Canadian mili- tary basein Lahr, Germany. The population of that school was between 300 to 600 stu- dents. In a small school, Mr. Plue be- lieves the needs of a student are cared for more adequately. "Teachers get to know the kids better, what their learning helm at Cartwright High School last week. See story. tion of Port Study. results to date. mon / PORT PERRY STAR Leo Plue holds the distinction of serving at both the largest and smallest high schools in Durham Region. He took over the skills are, what their special needs are and how to reach them," he said. "The kids feel like they have a contact in the adult world that they may not have in the larger schools." Although there is a downside to the smaller school in that the resources are not always availa- ble, he does not see this a prob- lem. "I don't think it weakens the basic education, but strength- ens it. We're not getting all the frills, but we don't need it as the teacher can give alittle extra at- tentionorcare." A small school also allows the staff to interact with the com- munity on a more personal lev- el, which Mr. Plue is looking for- ward to. "I like the idea of the commu- nity school. One of my goals is to get to know the community and the people in the community," he said. "I'm really happy to be here. I've really been welcomed by the staff and students." Although being transferred to a small and remote school would have been a disappoint- ment to some, this was not the case for Mr. Plue. The veteran teacher and ad- ministrator saw it as a chance to get a firm grounding in his new role as a principal. Serving as principal at the school, he will also act as vice- principal and guidance counsel- lor. "I will have an opportunity for a good grounding. I will know the whole operation of the school." He is also a testament to the philosophy which he has ad- hered to throughout his teach- Ing career. "My advice to kids is to keep as many doors open as possible. If you've at least got the skills, you have an opportunity." REARS 22 2 2 in 7s 952% a So 2 i : The Public is invited to an INFORMATION SESSION on the Oshawa Harbour Commission Port Study Wednesday, February 16, 1994 C.A.W. Hall 1425 Phillip Murray Avenue Oshawa, Ontario 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. -- Presentation by consultant team on Study 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. -- Question period and comments. For further information call 905-576-0400 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- Viewing of Port development plans and sketches with opportunity to discuss details with study consultant per- sonnel. Written comments are welcomed for consideration in finaliza- with Alex Shepherd, Durham MP Creating 8,600 local jobs for Durham is the goal of the feder- al government's infrastructure program. ! The $71 million being spent to'create these jobs isn't throw- ing the taxpayers' money away either. Creating jobs for the unem- ployed, youth and those on so- cial assistance is helping the people who have borne the brunt of this recession. It's giv- ing them hope and showing that government, which is all of us, has not forgotten them. The other side of the coin is that infrastructure money, when spent locally, benefits everyone including local gov- ernments and local retailers. I'm meeting with municipal leaders and education officials to get the infrastructure pro- gram up and running as soon as possible. I have also had discussions with federal officials to ensure start-up plans run smoothly. Application forms for projects should be in my hands within two weeks and I will personally deliver them to municipalities. I must emphasize that gov- ernment at all levels can't lose sight of the program's basic goal which is first and foremost to provide jobs for local people. I will be keeping a watchful eye on projects to see that local people get every job they are en- titled to. In addition to the $35 million allocated to regional govern- ment, approximately $1 million has been allocated to Scugog Township which I estimate should create 50 jobs. The estimate is based on a salary of approximately $20 thousand per job. Once again hiring local peo- ple is important. They shop lo- cally and that supports the local ddl tdddlrdddlddd/ Registered Massage Therapist Kristi Wright, RMT. v retailer keeping the money in each community. But project selection is also important since projects will add new facilities to each com- munity. And that, in turn, will continue to create jobs long af- ber these facilities are complet- ed. I guess it's no mystery that the money for the infrastruc- ture program is coming primar- ily from the defence budget. This involved the cancella- tion of the EH101 helicopters and, as we'll see in the very near future, the closing of a number of military bases across the country. The other thing that isn't a mystery is that infrastructure funds come from Scugog tax- payers, just as they do from eve- ryone else in the country. So lo- cal taxpayers are justified in demanding that the goals of the program are accomplished. Government must show tax- payers their money has not been thrown away. You can be sure I will be re- viewing projects to ensure they meet the goals of the govern- ment's program. As always I am interested in your views. Please contact me or my staff with your comments at 721-7570. Remember, my of- fice is your office. Correction A picture in last week's Port Perry Star contained incorrect information. Ly A 50/50 draw held recently was in conjunction with the Snow Flake Festival, and not sponsored by the Port Perry Snowmobile Club as was report- ed. The. Port Perry Star regrets thiserror. ES VYOVYVYPYYY Experience the release of tension and stress For appointment call (905) 985-4473 association with Dr. Morely Pitts 1821 Scugog St., Port Perry Gift certificates available for that special someone who deserves to be pampered. (Purchase one gift certificate & we'll treat you to a massage for 1/2 price. Offer good until February 14, 1994.) RAMANA ANAMNAANAAAAAAAAAAAL daarrcraa Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse LN J By Special Arrangement with Tams Witmark Music Library. 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