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www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 4,2002 PAGE 5 New shelter for Bethesda House NEW from page 1 fostered teenage girls for 11 years. "I know the importance of a healthy family," relates Ms. Fox. "My philosophy is to work to empower women to make decisions decisions to better their lives with the appropriate supports in place." Ms. Fox says she is anxious to meet with community groups to thank them for their support for Bethesda House over the years and to share her vision for the shelter with them. The organization is also kicking kicking off a fund-raising campaign for its new home. Donors' names will be added to a mural to be painted on the dining room wall of the shelter, says Ms. Fox. Bethesda House recently chose a new logo created by Elizabeth Szuch of Blackstock for the shelter. The logo was chosen chosen from 94 entries, says Ms. Fox, who adds the board and staff were overwhelmed by the support from the community for the logo contest. "We were often in tears at the number of extraordinarily beautiful beautiful entries," adds Bethesda House board member Pat Lycett. "Our heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every person who contributed." contributed." Another logo created by Susan Hennessy of Oshawa will be used in conjunction with the shelter's children's programs. Let people decide say businesses LET from page 1 made that decision the day it was before them." He questions why the headquarters decision decision should be treated any differently. It is the responsibility of elected officials to review all the material and make an informed decision on behalf of their constituents, the chairman says, adding no decision has yet been made whether to proceed with the project. project. Volunteer hours needed by students VOLUNTEER from page 1 apply online to colleges and universities. In the application they're asked to specify if they have completed the mandatory hours. "The faster they get these forms in, the more honest they can be in the application process," Mr. Mackle says. Students technically have until the end of August 2003 to complete their hours, but need them submitted by early June for reporting to colleges and universities. universities. An education services adviser with Kawartha Pine Ridge District District School Board says students may have been skeptical the graduation requirement would stick. "Kids have been focusing on other things, they have been sidetracked by this issue," says Richard Windolf. 'They may have'just thought it would go away." Under the new curriculum, whose first graduates finish next June, a high school diploma now has two extra requirements: 40 hours of community service and passing the Grade 10 literacy test. While Queen's Park let the first graduating class off the hook for the literacy test - it kicks in instead instead for (he class of 2004 - there is no such reprieve on the volunteer volunteer requirement. Mr. Windolf says while staff have been making parents and students aware of the require ment for four years, principals have been stepping up their efforts efforts recently through newsletters home and reminders in report cards. Mr. Windolf says there's a variety of opportunities for students students from helping coach sports teams to working the canteen at their local community centres. "By the time the dust settles, stu-r dents will have them completed," he says. - with files from Torstar News Service We're playing matchmaker It's a match made in heaven: hundreds of Durham Grade 12 students must complete 40 hours of community service this year in order to graduate graduate and the region's non-profit groups arc always looking for volunteers to help them serve the community. To help them connect, Metroland's community newspapers in Durham Region are publishing in our Dec. 13 editions a list of non-profit non-profit groups that have volunteer opportunities. If you represent a non-profit group that has volunteer openings, send us your agency's name, the type of work involved, a contact name and a phone number where a Grade 12 student can reach you. Send the information to our sister paper, The Ajax- Pickering News Advertiser, by Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 130 Commercial Avc., Ajax, Ontario, LIS 2H5. You can also e-mail it to shouston@durhamregion.com, or fax the details to 905-683-7363. DURHAM REGION NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM The audited financial statements of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham for the year ended December 31, 2001 are now available. To obtain your copy either: • Visit the Region's web-site at www.region.durham.on.ca • E-mail your request to info® reoion.durham.on.ca. • Call 905-571-4111 extension 6218 or 1-800-465-6610 • Write to: Finance Department Regional Municipality of Durham RO. Box 618, 60 Bond Street West Oshawa, Ontario L1H8B6 Tree lighting Friday Come and catch the Christmas Christmas spirit in historic historic j downtown Bowmanville on Friday, Dec. 6 for a tree-lighting tree-lighting ceremony. ."Our annual C o m m u n i ty Tree Lighting C e r e fn o n y marks the officiai officiai start of the festive season in the downtown," said Garth Gi- plin, manager of the Bowmanville Downtown Business Improvement Improvement Area. "Close to 100 businesses work together to host Moonlight Magic, and everyone is invited." invited." The evening will begin with the closing of King Street to vehicle traffic around 5:30 p.m. This 1 , will set the stage for 'Just for Kids' by Terri and Rick at 6:30 p.m., opposite opposite the Town Hail Square on Temperance Street, Participants Participants arc advised advised to arrive early to get seats in the bleachers. The evening will continue with a community carol sing at 7 p.m. leading up to the tree-lighting tree-lighting ceremony at 7:15 p.m. The Bowmanville Bowmanville Ministerial Ministerial Association Association will bring a message lor the Christmas season, season, and Clar- ington Mayor John Million will be invited to throw the switch to illuminate the d o w n t o w n Christmas tree. After the tree- lighting, a special special guest from the North Pole will join the festivities. festivities. The downtown downtown will remain open until midnight midnight so shoppers shoppers can enjoy the hospitality of downtown businesses businesses and see their Christmas selections. The Pickering Markets METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE Free photos with Santa with the donation of a non-perishable food item. 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