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10 - TMe Canadien Champion, Frlday. March 26, 19M 'Nominated community groups work tirelessly efrom MERCHANTS on page 3 Halton Child Care Registry andi thse Famnily Resource Centre. Perbaps wbat's most impreasive about tbe centre is that it main- taineti a high level of service during the cumbersome task of amalgamnation last year - wbich saw the Milton Chiltiren andi Youtb Centre and Milton Commumty Information Services join forces to become the Milton Community Resouree Centre. "It was a huge undcrtaking but none of our services were com- promiseti, tbanka to tic tirelesa efforts of Our staff," said Donna Danielli, chair of tbe board of directors. "Such a succeasful amal- Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Milton Comàmunlty Resource Centraea Donna Danielli, sean hers wlth daughter Katharine, la proud of the work her agency dos for local children and familles. gamation is a credit to the people worldng here." Ms Danielli said she's proud of thse wide range of programns and activities the centre offers. Among tbem are nursery programs andi montbly teen dances, wbich began reccntly andi have been met witb a great response. "We also bave school-age activities plus a daddy andi me drop- in program. Basically, we try to have an overali positive impact on chiltiren and families," she remarked, adding, "We're very excited about the nomination, it's a huge honour for us to be tbought of in such a nice way." Equally honoureti by bis group's nomiànation was Dcrek Hodge, district commrissioner for Milton Scouting. A volunteer witb the youth group for 24 years, he said helping young people achieve their full potential - through duty to Go., otbers andi tbemselves - is tbe primary aim. "I was in scouting as a boy and a lot of tbe sanie values and principles are stiil applied today," said Mr. Hodge, wbo descnibed tbe nomidnation as fantaatic. "We want to give these kids life akilîs an tbey're capable of tbinldng for tbemselves." This, he explainei, is done tbrough outdoor ativentures like camping andi hiking during whicb youngsters learn problem-solv- ing ails as well as respect for nature. That's one area the group is particularly committeti to, through tbeir 'Adopt-A-Road' efforts and other conservation pmojects. Youngstcrs also participate yearly in the Town's Gooti Neigbbours Day and occasionally visit senior citizens. Cunrently tbe local group boasta a membersbip of 300 - ai tbe way fmom tive to seven-year-old Beavers to Rovers, wbo take in 18 to 26-year-olds. Eninilment bas remained steatiy despite the Iack of growtb in ruo vy unirmn~ r-mirdO Milton District Scoutlng, led by commissioner Dersk Hodge, provides fun and educational activites for local youth. town over thc past decade. "We tri' to make it fun as well as educational, which makes for its overaîl appeal," Mr. Hotige said. "Therc's a good feeling ticriveti from, bclping this young people, especialli' whcn sorme of tbem come back 10 years later anti tell you how much scouting meant to tbcm." The 1998 Civic Organization of Uic Year will bc namnet at thc Cbamber's awards gala Saturday, Apr. 10 at Granite Ridge Golf club. "The Friendly People" 525 Ontario St. Milton 875-3222 MONDAY- - p Kids Eat for THURSDAY - Great Pasta Specials LD11HL1 11H 1rkrErj PruA COME & ENJOY 100% SMOKE-FREE DINING.P-