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iwekenjeoctebtf38v volunteers can pick and choose b robin robinson the ancient art of matchmaking conjurs up images of love po tions and amulets but markhams professional matchmaking bureau is not the stuff romance is made of instead these matchmakers couple volunteers with social agen cies needing help the new service is part of the markham neigh borhood support centre inc and opens its doors fulltime novem ber 2 the concept is simple says bureau coordinator anne lanning she and joan wood operate the volunteer bureau on a jobsharing plan both women have extensive backgrounds in volunteering initially we consult with social agencies and dicuss their needs the training period and the times they need volunteers lanning said that information is kept on file to match with persons wanting to do volunteer work placement advisors interview potential volunteers and help them find the position offering the most satisfaction for their needs lanning said some volunteers give the gift of time for altruistic reasons some as a wedge back into the work force and some do it to jobtest possible new careers lanning said but whatever the reason job satisfaction is an important part of volunteering the volunteer service makes it less awkward for new people to join organizations and the organizations attract volunteers who are more likely to stay on the job wood said after placement the bureau contacts the volunteer for feedback on how the referral is working its hard to approach new places and find out what you want to do the bureau acts as a buffer volunteers can make choices from the information thats here wood said the support centre located at 27 wellington st w houses a collection of social and community groups including big brothers and big sisters of york information markham home support services and the york region association for children and adults with learning disabilities volunteers are currently needed to act as placement advisors perform clerical duties develop programs for seniors young per sons and multicultural groups and to promote the centre through publicity and advertising for more information or to volunteer call the support centre at 4711620 fieupholster with toromark reupholster rifcv- markhams oldest pfc upholstery shop since 1950 selected fabrics 2 pc suite c basic style only w v wl your suite will come back like new ask your friends or neighbours how good we are 5 year guarantee on workmanship 9 9 e e free 6 monthly payments no extra charge for free estimate call us toromark c 2942581 furniture council shopping plaza okayed by town markham council tuesday approved plans for a 195000 sq ft kennedy rd plaza plan just south of hwy 7 the plan which has been in the works for some months calls for development of six buildings for various commercial purposes included uses in the large pro ject include retjpil stores three restaurants and a bank but the impact of the huge plaza on neighboring meadowbrook lane residents has resulted in the developers agreement to provide watermain services if the plan affects area wells fence vandalism to be monitored markham council has asked york regional police to investi gate continuing malicious acts of vandalism against a local plaza owner solicitors for jim cfpao who owns the fincham ave plaza in markham say the fence has been vandalized several times since its erection according to a letter to town council the fence had been broken three times within two weeks in september the law firm alleges that that it has been vandalized to allow a shortcut to the plaza santa claus will hit town nov 28 the markham kinsmen have been given approval by thatown to hold its annual santa claus pa rade in town on nov 28 santa claus and his helpers will follow the route taken last year beginning at church st and pro ceeding south on markham main st across hwy 7 and upmcco- wan rd the the arena the scheduled time for the pa rade is saturday nov 28 at 10 am locals get 3000 for renovations a unionville couple was granted 3000 under a provincial program to restore their main st heritage hofries front and side veranda council approved the max imum 3000 grant tuesday which is offered by the ministry of citizenship and culture for the preservation of ontario architecture the grant will reduce the cou ples overall project cost which is expected to total about 9500 fall exhibition mitch keirstead sand play 10 x 15 oil by mitch oct 16 to oct 25 the menger gallery stouffville rd between hwy 404 woodbine ave gormley tuesfri 1 pm9 pm closed monday 8875795 saturday sunday 10 am5 pm 1 pm5 pm