Ontario Community Newspapers

Whitby Free Press, 28 Jan 1981, p. 14

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I>AG 1- 14,WISINLSD)AY. JANUAIZY 28. 1981,WIIITBYFREE PRESS Durham'Centre in des perateneed Of.new volunteers Old Glory if anyone was travelling by the Municipal Buidling on Rossland Road East last Wed- nesday they would have seen "Old Glory," the flag of the united States (at right) flying next to the flags of Ontario and Canda. According to Victor Veninga, the custodian of the town hall, the U.S. flag was raised at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20 when thelofficial word was given that the 52 diplomats that had been held hostage in Iran for 14 months were on their way home. Veninga said that the flag was raised in celebration of their release. FePrsStfPho ByRHONDAVANEK Volunteer Services Organizer Durham Centre, a residential facility in Whitby for mentally retarded adults and children is dependent on community understanding and involvement to accom- plish thie goals for the cen- tre. Regarïdless of the season - spring, summer, faîl or winter, the Volunteer Program is of utmost impor- tance. Challenging opportunities for personal growth are available for those men, women and teens who may wish to become a volunteer working either directly with the residents or on their behaîf. As the major qualification is a desire to help and a continuing com- mitment, those volunteers without special skills or previous experience are also able to make an important contribution. Orientation and ongoing training covering ail aspects of men- tal retardation is provided. Volunteers have the option of choosing from a wide range of programs held either at Durham Centre it- self, or at various locations within the community. In addition, as individual many wish to become a member of the V.A.D.C. (Volunteer Association of Durham Cen- tre) and help with any of the association's fund-raising or service projects. The amount of time spent as a volunteer depends on each person's interests and availability. Free day care is available for pre-schoolers. For fur- ther information and to arrange a personal inter- view, please cail Rhonda Vanek, volunteer co- ordinator at 668-7745 ext. 435, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Various daytime programs require additional volunteers immediately. Evening and weekend positions are also available. CONT'D FROM PAGE Il would do in this regard was take the right to strike away from teachers. "We feel that school children should not be used as bargaining tools by any group invovled in a labour dispute." Under the Liberal ad- ministration, the political newcomer said that more emphasis would be placed on manpower and appren- ticeship programs. "'Too many of our young people are coming into the C) ~iy work force with little or no marketable skills. " in concluding his speech, Wei called for a stronger committment to locating renewable energy resources and urged the Davis gover- nment to complete the Darlington nuclear -plant in the Town of Newcastle. l"However, until the program 0of nuclear waste disposal are resolved, there should be a moratorium on further construction of new nuclear power plants," he said. Grits would talke away strike right from teachers Whilc I)ctroit toys ilatiilIlitli2 snliall cars ilnd.Iapiiii ack les .......Iuxurv lU( idels. voLI have al choîce. Belween cars thai are frcsh off the oais. O r one that's beeîn thenakinl2 for vears. The 1981 1ICs beenilrc finlcd ()ver I le ve<rs il11 ;i Siceket- k .'o(kilI2. hbeler Wit lCweuopt ions like ia drive transinission. But iCs whalthte I-rmains fironithe past t hait iakes iltil car kfo thie )i-eseilt. It\ net nincrelv the itires'. suiper r hand'ing lutst il îdwolrk- dinuuiished ith tim~e. .So. ti ' av( id rishlv- îu;îile cdices whlen voui Liîv vouir nexi car. con- sider onie of our Volvo Duls. It \vast *t buit ili al (LI 1980 VOLVO CANADA 11 0 TAUNTON MOTORS LTD. Taunton Road East (at Wilson) Oshawa "Durham Reglon's Volvo Dealer" 723m0209 Toronto, 686-1525 Here's to a new, great YOU! ",. 44-:1 ... come on in ior an indi- vidual hair design just right for you and your lifestyle! We've expert stylists ready to please you! LA CONTESSA BEAUTY LOUNGE il19 GREEN STREET 668-9262 ==0 il, 683-1968

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