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Funding for Durham College Aimed at Reviving Economy Durham College will receive ment increases are occurring it the $344,260 from the province to fund college's technology division in the increased enrolments in four pro- areas of environmental technology, grams aimed at promoting economic mechanical engineering, food and renewal in the community, Drum- drug technology and electronics, mond White MPP for Durham Centre Increased numbers of students in announced today. Mr. White made these programs will be complement- the announcement on behalf of Dave ed by renewed emphasis on Dur- Cooke, Minister of Education and ham's student retention and job Training. placement programs. The money will help Durham Col- "Durham College's postsecondary lege meet the demand for job ready enrolment has risen by 22.7 percent training and basic skills upgrading in the past 15 months, and our tech- for workers who have been affected nology enrolment by 72 percent in by the recession. The training will be the past four years," said Durham offered in skill areas which support College President Gary Polonsky, economic renewal at local and pro- "These additional resources will rein- vincial levels. force our two goals of quality and ac- "Durham College has been ex- cessibility." tremely active in consulting with lo- The funding for Durham College cal employers' and labour organiza- is part of a $13 million Economic Relions Relions to determine their work force newal Fund that was established this needs," said Mr. White. "As a result, year by the Treasurer to support col- the training programs being offered lege programming decisions that will are designed to suit the needs of help meet the immediate training workers and employers." needs of Ontario's restructuring The program areas selected for economy, enrolment growth reflect the current For further information: Vicki and emerging job opportunities in the Hodgkinson, Grants Administration manufacturing sector located in Dur- Branch (416) 3254077; John Shala- ham Region. Through the support of gan, Communications Branch (416) the Economic Renewal Fund, enrol- 325-2051. Salvation Army Bowmanville Citadel 75 Liberty St. S. Friday - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 p.m. Services on Sunday: 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Temperance and Church St. Bowmanville 623-3432 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 1993 Christmas Eve Service 7 p. m. Come and Celebrate. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 1993 Worship Service -11:00 a.m. "The Morning of the Night Before" Sunday School and Nursery Minister: Rev. Harvey Osborne, B.A., M.Div. 623-0009 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Friday, December 24,1993 5 pay T T N V j A T7 ilA 000 We're extending our very best wishes to you and yours for a holiday filled with good friends and cheer. We're proud to be a part of this fine community and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Merry Christmas! Mayor Diane Hamre and Members of Council aaa • w- I II 1 WIN Ml Hi I Bfflffll ft* DD mm X 4 Gift Ideas for We still have a great selection of • Boxed Chocolates • Mixed Nuts • Camera Supplies • Cosmetics for Men and Women • Watches for Ladies and Gents and for the Children • Gift Wrap and Greeting Cards McGregor I.D.A. Drugs 5 King St. ^ ^ 623-5792 Bowmanville I V \ A V