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jFWR -- -r -- -----7-- - Whitby Fro. Press, Weclnesday, ApUg 6, 1M9, Page 16 JK start'ini-'95 FRW <PAGE 1 But the ininistry won't be com- ing acros with any more money Bo local taxpayers will be foroed to pick up the added cost. Staff estimates 3,'800 to 4 000 students wil enrol in junior, ki- dergarten in 1997, which means uminimally we're adding 100 tea- chers at $50,000 a pop -- that's a two per cent increase on the local tax rate, says Ajax trustee and board vice-chair Duncan ]Read. «You add another per cent or so to cover al the other costs (and) you could be looking at a Volunteers needed The' Red Cross needs vol unteers who van spare four to five hours a month to assist in the blood programn. If you can assst as a telerecruiter or at the cinic r-egistering donors, providing information and assistance and serving refreshments, call the Red Cross office at 723-2933. three per cent increase.» There will also be a lot of restructurinq necessary in some schools, whîch Reid says vMIl means moving students out to portables to make room. If a school doesn't have space, chil- dren will have to go to, one that does. "There's a dollar cost and a social cost, » says Read. «Bob Rae had decided t hat junior kinder- garten will ultimatoly be brought into Durham region-wide -- the social cost means numbers of kids will be bused away fromn their home school... «That doesn't ruin the quaity of education for the kida invol- ved, but it changes lifestyles (and) attitudes.» The board will be allowed te offer junior kindergarten in coin- munity centres and other facili- ties, which will reduce costs "somnewhat» over the short terni, Read says. "(But) over the longer terni, in terms of 4,000 kids, no, because we don't have those kinds of facilities everywhere... and you still have to, turn the heat on and have somebody sweep the floors.» KATRINA SAGAN and Clive Farmer (left) of Regent Holidays, George Anagnostou, Greek Tycoon Restaurant owner George Anagnostou, and Loma Bates and Mike Kalynko (right) of Marlin Travel treated people to a «Greece Evening' recently. here was a presentation and videotape on vacations to Greece, and authentic Greek food was served. Phioto by Mrk Reesor, Whitby Free Press New home. buyers seminar in Whï*tby Thursday The Oshawa-Durhamn Home Builderii Assoiation will hold their fourth annual New Home Buyers seminar on Thursday, April 7, 7 p.n., at Heyidenshore Pavillon in Wbitby. The seminar will feature three prominent experts in the field of new home buying. Uànda Leatherdale, financial editor for the Toronto Sun, Alan Silverstein, lawyer and real estate talk show host on CFRB Radio, and Thomas Alton, president of 'the Bank of Montreal Mortgage Corp., will ho on hand te discuas the ' inus and outsd of new home buying. Free refreshments will ho served and door prizes will ho available. To reserve a seat, caîl the association's head office at 579-8080. SIEAEIr'S NIGHT The Head Injury Association of Durham Region wil hold a speaker's night Monday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., at Cedarcroft Place, 649 RingR St. E., Oshawa. Speaker is Clair Ziedel of Betacom Bridges on the topic of computer software. For more information, cal 723-2732. ]RIJMAGE SALE The Whitby Corps of the Sal- vation Armny will hold a rum- mage and baked goods sale on Saturday, Aril 9, from9 a.m. to 1lp.m. at 122Kent St. CL(YI'ING SALY The Durham Rogion Parents of Multiple Births Association will hold a spring clothing, toy and baby equdpment sale Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. tonoon, at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide St. E., Oshawa. For more information, cail 668-0565 or 430-3944. ANNUAL àMEETING The Auto Workers Comnxunity Credit Union Limited wi]l hold the 57th annual meeting on Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m., at MeLaughlin CVI], Oshawa. Members will be elected te the board of directors, the credit advisory and superviSory committeen. DESSERT & CARD PARTY St. Mark's United Church Women will hold a dessert and card party (progressive euchre and bridge) on Thursday, April 7, 1 p.m., in the church hall, 201 Centre St. S&, Whitby. Tickets are $3. Prizes. Ail are welcome. CalI 668-6389 or 668-3091. LUPUS SUPPORT The Durham Region branch of the Ontario Lupus Association will hold a support meeting Thursday, April, 7, 7:30 te 9:30 p.m., at Faith Place, arts and crafts rom, 44 William St. W., Oshawa. For more information, cail Karen at 623-2765. AVICULTURAL SOCIETY The Durham Avicultural Society of Ontario will meet on Tuesday April 12,' 7:30 p.m., at Swan's krna, iàverpool Rad South at Laýke Ontario, Picker- ing. Guest speaker is Dr. Willard Shantz. For more information caîl John at 655-8367 or George at 721-8397. SMOKERS SUPPORT GROUP The Lung Association offers a free group support program for smokers, at every stage of quitting, on Mondays, 7 te 9 p.m., in Oshawa. For more information, cali the association at 436-1046. PARINSON FOUNDATION The Durham Region Chapter Parkinson Foundation will hold a monthly support meeting Monda., Aphl 11, 7:30 p.m., at St. Marle nited Church, Whitby. A speech therapist from Oshawa General Hospital will be the guest speaker. Refreshments. For more information or a"sst- ance with transportation, cal 430-8475 or 666-8576. v v v v v v v v v AUCTION AND SHOW The Durhamn Region Aquarium Society wiil hold an auction and show on Sunday, April 10 at Ajax Community Centre, HMS Ajax room, Centennial Road. There will ho clamss for ail types of fish and related crafts and photgaphs. The auction will icu tropical fish, aquariums, aqatc plants, filters and more. Ameon is free. For more information, cali Donna Schinkel (427-8063), Jim Brown (655- 5853), Barry McKee (683-7660) or I)y Fisher (686-7368), or write Durham Region Aquarium Society, 1079 Willowdale Ave., Oshawa L1H MW. 50a & 600@DANCE James Hous Durhami will hold a 50s and 60s dance, 'Rockin' for a Home,' April 9, 8 p.m. te 1 a.m., at Port Darlingten Mnna Hotel, 70 Port Darlington Rd. (Lake Road off Liberty Street South), Bowmanville. Tickets are $15 and include a buffet. Door prizes and a contest for best dresSed for the era. 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