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lob centre has 85% success rate BY SANDRA BOLAN Staff Writer When Whitchurch-Stoufiville resident Rosie Moore parted ways with her downtown Toron- to executive administrative assis- tant’s job this past May, she knew it was time for a career change. She also knew she wanted it to be with a local employer. Ms Moore aléo realized in order to accomplish these two goals, she needed help. I v Ms Moore turned to theYMCA Stoufiville Employment Resource Centre, on the recommendation of a friend, and enrolled in its week-long Thoughts Pattern pro- v “It was a really encouraging course,” Ms Moore said, noting the centre’s staff managed to make one of the darkest times in a person’s career fun, yet edu- cational. “When you go through layofl’s or downsizing. you do lose your confidence; there’s an insecurity when you walk into an employ- ment office and (the YMCA) makes you feel like you're not alone." she said. Along with helping Ms Moore update her resume, she also received invaluable assistance with interviewing skills. Ex- Toronto assistant finds work in town “The interviewing skills from 15 years ago are completely dif- ferent; they’re more behaviouri- a1," Ms Moore said. Within a week of completing the workshop, Ms Moore was hired by Stoufl’ville’s Welcome 27 HERITAGE BIL, Hot ubs See TOWN, page 4‘ UII BY SANDRA BOLAN Staff Writer More than 100 relatives and friends, some from as far as New Brunswick, gathered on the basâ€" ketball court in Stouffville Memo- rial Park Wednesday night to pay tribute to John Chaput in, who died suddenly this past weekend. “We’re just trying to be together and be there for each other because we know that’s what he would want." friend Courtney Jacobs said. John Chaput Jr.’s parents (at far right), John Chaput Sr. and Maggie Thomas, with family friend Jane Barrow (far left), grandmother Jen Chaput and stepfather Terry Pitcher light candles in memory of John Jr. who died suddenly last weekend. More than 100 friends and family gathered at one of John Jr.’s favourite spots, the outdoor basketball court in Stouflvifle Memorial Park for the ceremony Wednesday night. Star athlete mourned in park service BASKETBALL COURT VIGIL FOR A SON AND A FRIEND With this coupon $5. 000”: . Phat-mauve Brand products Nun‘s “won't-emu” (hula-tum“ They held candles and rememâ€" forever be known as a key member bered him as family member, star of the school's 2004 senior boys' athlete and good friend. Ms Jacobs met Mr. Chaput six years ago when she was in Grade 9 at Stouffville Distn'ct Secondary School and Mr. Chaput was in Grade 1 1. “I {e was so friendly and I was so petrified of the Grade 113, but he would talk to me,” she said. Not only will Mr. Chaput be fondly remembered for being an outgoing and kind man, he will also championship volleyball team. “He was an outstanding teamâ€" athlete and good friend. They held candles and family member, star remembered him as stouffvillepharmasa ve. com Stouffville Pharmasave‘“> «vi 6601 Main St, Stouffville, Ont. @ ' L4A-6A9 905-642â€"9595 Opinion . . . . . . Shop Stouffville Sports . . . . . . . . Classified . . . . . mate and player," lim Fletcher, who coached Mr. Chaput for three years, said. “(He was) one of the best hit- ters I’ve ever coached. “When I run my camps, 1 Show the video of John making (a great) hit (during the 2004 Championship game) to the kids. I’m constantly talking about him and remember- ing him.” A private service for Mr. (Zhaput will be held. Visitation was held last night. STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE 7t09 ..10 .12