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- "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2001 Durham District School Board eléctions held Dec. 17 Board trustees return Whitby's Liz Roy to head chair By Rik Davie Weekend Star Whitby Trustee Liz Roy reclaimed her'seat at the head of the table when she was re-elected as chair of the Durham District School Board during Monday night's election process. Ms. Roy, a veteran trustee, was nominated by fellow Whitby trustee and 'former board chair Doug Ross. Her nomina- & d to tion was seconded by Uxbridge-Brock Trustee Nancy Loraine. In her nomination speech, Ms. Roy vowed to continue, "to be as fair as possible in dealing with fellow trustees," in response to comments made earlier by Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers. Mr. Demmers made the comments in his address proposing Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford for the chair's position. " feel that Mr. Crawford is the only one able to i be fair in all aspects, " Mr. 'Demmers said. In his nomination speech, Mr. Crawford told DEMMERS ~ trustees he "would encourage trustees to meet informally" before public board meetings to "iron- out matters and make as many motions as possible." Rookie Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford was elected to the vice-chair position, defeating veter- .an Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler. Ms. Shetler, an annual candidate for an execu- tive position with the 2oard, has yet to gain the - oveted chair' or. vice- hair positions, - Elections for board »ositions are held annu- for ly; elections be right B . the mat diamonds so clear : was so low. Get your gifts now! ; 6 the week before Christmas and all through the town. What to buy for my loved one wae one of the sounds = My optlone were ends. my cholce must 90 away to thes store | flew like a cat- threw open the doo. wiped my boots on Then what to. my wondering. eyea i appear but a Marquise Sapphire. and, hho. » With a setting 60 shiny In bright on gold, hiv | jumped up and down and ehouted out soldl! More rapid than eagles they wrapped It Just 60 and | whistled and giggled 'cause the price Now the time is a ticking... only 3 days to go. Don't walt for the snow! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Dana's Colgamiviing ji trustees' positions are held every three years coinciding with votes for municipal leaders, After her re-election to the position, Ms. Rey told Mr. Demmers his concerns regarding fair- ness, "were noted and | will endeavour to be fair- minded in as much as procedure allows." After the board meet- ing, which lasted for more than four hours, trustees and the media retired to the board chambers where a birth- day cake for Ms. Roy, whose birthday was Tuesday, was cut to cele- 'brate her victory. Ms. Loraine did not seek a second term as vice-chair of board, cit- ing the time commit- ments and the great dis- tances that her Uxbridge-Brock family of schools entails for travel. - "I have enjoyed my term, but I need to focus on my family of schools as we make our way through the accommoda- tion plan and other vital concerns," Ms. Loraine said. She was thanked for her service. and com- mended by several trustees for her actions as vice-chair and chair of standing committee. Ceremonies to - be considered By J. Peter Hvidsten Weekend Star Mary Ellen Johansen | addressed council on Monday requesting they | open their meetings with a prayer and singing of ~O'Canada. "Council has en] : debating the merits of |- some kind of an opening | | ceremony at recent } | council 'meetings 'and'|" asked staff a few weeks ago to provide some | suggestions. kg | -~ Council was informed that Oshawa plays O'Canada before its meetings and the Region opens its meeting with the Lord's Prayer. Mayor Doug Moffatt informed Mrs. Johansen that council agrees to consider the request and will review the appropriate method. Council agreed to | take another look at this s Golds smithing e n St. Port Peri CIEE issue during its next strategic planning ses- 186 Que ll | sion in 2002. i RE) TTEVEWEAR "SUNGLASSES ACCESSORIES "GTFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE NIKE OAKLEY MAUI J1M RAYBAN I ped