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SF AER SN LS eh i fg ITER! ACG GAT? (OATH IY 14 - "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2001 Durham District School Board on a hiring spree By Rik Davie Weekend Star Port Perry teens charged in connection with Burk's Falls thefts | Theft investigation leads to Scugog Township teens| report, "to the extent that the demand for en---------- -- REEL TTR nn NEIL IN IREESH The Durham District School Board has been on a hiring spree for new teachers in the wake of the large numbers of local teachers either retiring or leaving the pro- fession. As a result of the province's "85" formu- la, which allowed for teachers whose age and years of service gave them a magic number of 85 at which they could retire, the board has found itself in the unenvi- able position of recruiting and hiring 548 new teachers from a variety of areas, including outside of Canada. Craig Burch, the superintendent for employee relations who is also superin- tendent of education for the Scugog area, told trustées in a report given to the board last Monday that a wide hiring area was set to allow for finding teachers to take the 348 open elementary positions filled as of October 2001 and the 200 secondary posi- tions filled as of the same date. "Boards across the province have expe- rienced this (the 85 factor) phenomenon in varying degrees," Mr. Burch said in the The Township of Scugog 2nd Ice Pad Building The Township of Scugog is seeking individuals interested in assisting the building committee for the 2nd Ice Pad at the Scugog Arena. To ensure that the needs of the community are met, we - encourage individuals from all interest groups including seniors, physically challenged, sports groups, service groups, private sector etc. to submit your intention in writing to Mr. Jay Todd at the address below by December 14th, 2001. 'en. The situation is particularly critical in J. Jay Todd, Director of Parks and Recreation Township of Scugog 181 Perry Street, Box 780 Port Perry, Ontario LOL 1A7 new teachers has outstripped the supply of graduating new teachers from the Ontario Faculties of Education." Mr. Burch said that the growth experi- enced in Durham has also played a factor in the need. As a result of the recruiting program by Mr. Burch and his staff, 34 teachers came to Durham from the United States, || from the United Kingdom, 14 from the Australia-New Zealand area and 11 from other countries. A total of 59 teachers came to Durham from outlying boards in the province and 76 have come from other provinces. A total of 81 per cent of the new hires said that geographical location was the prime consideration in their interest in teaching in Durham. Mr. Burch said in the report that the teacher shortage will continue. "Shortage of certified teachers is expected to continue and, indeed, wors- specialty areas," he said. By Rik Davie Weekend Star Durham Regional Police have arrest- ed two more Scugog teens in connection with numerous thefts in the Burk's Falls area. The arrest of a 17-year-old Port Perry male last week led to two more arrests and the seizure of numerous items believed stolen in break and enters from in and around Burk's Falls, say Durham Police. Acting Staff-Sergeant Terry Richardson, who works out of North Durham's 26 Division, told The Star that an investigation by 26 Division detec- tives began . after patrol officers answered a call in the Prince Albert area last Sunday (Nov. 25) regarding a suspi- cious vehicle. It was alleged at the time that a man was trying to sell items, which included a shotgun. The 17-year-old male was later arrested and charged with numer- ous offenses. A further investigation resulted in the arrest of two more Port Perry area teens. A joint investigation into as many as 13 break and enters in the Burk's Falls area was then begun by Durham officers and members of the Ontario Provincial Police. As a result of the investigation so far, police have charged an 18-year-old Port Perry man with breach of probation, dis- obeying a court order, possession of stolen property, possessing of burglary tools and the unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle. One 17-year-old Port Perry male is charged with possessing a firearm obtained by crime, and breach of proba- tion. A third Port Perry teen, 17, has been charged with possession of stolen property. The investigation into the matter is continuing and none of the allegations set forth has been proven in a court. EFTTA we i W i md al FH oN An Extensive Selection of Reproduction Country Furniture (custom orders) Located in Oakwood just 8 km west of Lindsay on #7 Hwy. (705) 953-9855 Vi 14th Annual : Christmas as A \ £0 fron re ~~ . 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