Page 4. Whftby Free Press, Wednes-day, Novomber 17,1993 *I 1' uniqueift"I'ea S e me wit"L he earth Irim i d.* *beeswax camdeg *ceramic ptter,' *boocg & music *native craft *cardg & ca"dr recycled gia«ware mat * bdy. r QUALITY VERTICAL Cutmwaeome leadingnDonnai window andhinew waclients! EPER MSC H EOLRDFEEC E(pies) o.3093. Wh-800-66-9232 CORPORATION 0F THE PARKS AND By MîkeKowalski Durham separate achool board trustees will'have a new leader for the final year of their current terni. Whitby trustee Tom Qîdman has decided net te seek re-elec- tien as board chair. Trustees will choose his suc- cesser at special beard meeting on Dec. 6. Board chair for the past two Years, Oldmnan told '1he Free Press that his decision was net prempted by any preblems or unhappiness with the job. "rve enjoyed it tremendously and found it interesting. Ifs something rm proud of, said Oldman. "(But) before I took it en I made a conscieus decision that the chairman shouldn't stax on for longer than two years, he explained. «I found that what I wanted te de couldn't be done in one year but two, years lot me d watI set eut to do." Viennese Roast, (Reg. $7.98 lb) NOW$6.981b - Fresh Roasted Mixed Nuts (Reg. $3.90 b) whac suppies lasd i NOW $1.95 lb 1 lb tin $9.98 1' /2 lb tin $8.98 CHRISTMAS MUGS AND TEAPOTS TOWN 0F WHITBY RECREATION DEPARTMENT 00 OQrCHRISTMAS CAPERS AT THE WHUTBY CIVIC RECREATION COMPLEX Fun, fitness, games, crafts, snacks and much more for children 5-12 years old. Keep them busy during the HOLIDAYS! The Christmas Capers program wuns December 20 ta 23 & December 27 to 30 Morning Session - 9:00 tb 12:00 Chidren 5-8 years $7.00 per session- Choose one or more sessions REGUSTER AT TH-E RECEPTION DESK CIVIC RECREATION COMPLEX 555 Rossland Rd. E. For moreLformnation oeil 666-1991 Pais SPECIAL THANKS The Parkçs and Recreation Department extends its appreciation to Mike Ambler and the staff of Swish Maintenance Limited for their continued support through the donation of supplies for the Adopt-a-Park Program. For prcgram Information oel 668-5803 ext.217 bbojwrftl»h- LM P SNOW REMOVAL FOR SENIORS S Seniors' Activity Centre, is co- l) ndividuals have been recruited to provide this service for a nominal fee. Any Senior in the Town of Whitby requiring this service should cai the Seniors' Activity Centre at 668-1424 between 8:3Oam and 4:3Opm, Monday through Friday.ý RECREA TION A T ITS BEST Having a new person in corn- mand will aise briga "différent perspective» to, the -board chair, he added. Looking back on his two yeare as chairi.Oldnian is tacot proud of the bard's improved rela- tions» with its nearly 2,000 emplyees. %f believe we've mended old wounds. W. meet quit. regularly with federationniembers (tea- chers) and talk aboout things other than negotiations,» lhe sad «W. want te hear what they have te say and we've had excel- lent suggestions fremn themY» The board's "whole procesa of (more open) communications» is evident in other areas as well, Oldman said. For example trustees have met with local k(PPs on several occasions te discuss varieus con- cerns. «W. don't accept a closed door policy. We believe it (openneas) has been fruitful,» hoe said. Oldman is also appreciative of his colleagues' approach te fiscal matters. "We are the only separate achool board in the Metro Toronto area, that has not writ- ten a deficit budget»lho said. "This board has worked in a team-like manner that has been productive and able te contrel spending.» A trustee since 1985 the 38- year-old business consultant has not yet decided whether ho will seek a fourth terni in next year's municipal election. «(However,) it's hard for me te imIne not being involved in eduction,» said Oliuman. "It's a rewarding job and there's not much that's more important than being involved in your childrens' education." Afternoon Session - 1:00 t64:00 Chidren 9-12 yrs. 1 A