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24 - "WEEKEND STAR" Durham board is recognized for its anti-racism initiatives The Durham District School Board was named recipient of two prestigious anti- racism awards in less than a week. The board has been honoured with the Wolf Project award, trustees learned Monday night. The grassroots initiative honors people and organizations for pro- moting respect and understanding between people of diverse racial and cul- tural backgrounds. Lewis Williams, who coordinates anti- racism programs for the board, said the award is a lofty achievement. HITHER ETH "Only five of these awards have been given since 1995, and among the recipients of the award is Nelson Mandella," Mr. Lewis said. The board also received the national Harmony Award for its initiatives against prejudice and racism. "Our programs for racial and cultural understanding are ongoing, and we have expanded them to cover (all grade areas)," Mr. Lewis said. "Because of this we can expect our programs to grow and continue with this sort of success." By Rik Davie Weekend Star The plan to create a book of inspirational read- ings for Durham's public schools is effectively dead, after an expenditure of more than $13,000. A committee spent more than a year working to assemble a book of non- denominational messages for Durham students to read at opening exercises. Os Now including Peel & Eat Shrimp ATH RDEV ER ETE] EY Noveinher 27 - December 19th Breakiast Buffet' ATH a RA [EVES Ti EY WRITE TITER LER ETT S$ HHTER EL Lunch Buffet OETA SRR99 HHHTER EY 'Does not include Peel & Eat Shrimp FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2000 Inspirational reading book scrapped after year of study But the consensus of school community councils was a resounding No Thanks. Of the 96 responses that the committee received from school community councils and other commu- nity groups, only 22 were supportive, while 74 ranged from "mild dissatis- faction to clear rejection of the resource document," a HEE EE SRT] Served in the Water's Edge Restaurant. Special Features of the huffet are: » Fresh European style hreads & rolis baked on the premises. - Soup & Salad Bar ok ELDEST H CHRO ER UTE LE: TEE) » Many fabulous dessert selections. Ala Carte menu also available BEE HITS STR TTER TTR TTT Pi INCLUDING How's EM. ] Ca TIMITETTR TTT ou Wnver's Eoce RESTAURANT AND Lucky STONE BAR. report to trustees said. The initiative came out of a motion by former Oshawa trustee Jane Weist to bring prayer back into schools. As a means of cooling debate on the hot-button issue, a committee was struck to look into the fea- sibility of a collection of inspirational readings. The committee began with more than 40 mem- bers, and met several times. Over the past year attendance dwindled. A motion Monday by Mrs. Weist to at least keep the document as a resource was quashed by fellow trustees. Superintendent Norm Powers said the document will "just die from inac- tion." The estimated cost for staff time and other expenses comes in at $13,500 without distribut- ing the document to schools. Lydian Wood Ensemble concert is coming up The Lydian Wind Ensemble's third Annual Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2. Music director Robert Phillips has selected a variety of music composed by Bach, Handel, Strauss, Torme, Leroy Anderson and Canadian compos- er Robert Harriet. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in The Free Methodist Church of Canada, 1916 Rossland Road East, Whitby. Tickets are S10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students at the door. Additional informa- tion is available by call- ing (905) 666-3169. Enter with any purchase from for a chance to sSNA $250! | A winner each and wok ot Coane 183 Queen St, Port Perry (90%) 0888214" @