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WHITB PUE PRESS WEDNESDAY. JUNFg .n1988.P PAGE 17 Seniors' degree courses avail able By Debbie Luchuk, Seniors interested in post secondary education can take advantage of reduced tuition' charges or tuition at no cost at Durham Callege.- Durham College offers com- munity college diploma courses and degree courses leading to a bachelor af arts or science through an extension program offered by Trent University at the college campus. Durham offers most commun- ity college courses at $10 each, supplies or materiais extra for seniors 65 and aider. The Trent University courses are free ta those 65 and aver, books and supplies extra. Durham, College (excluding the Trent extension) offers business, technical, miedical-related and journalism courses, among many others. The Trent extension programn offers a lin-ited selection of courses in môst areas that Trent University in Peterborough offers: history, CanadÀaî., studies, English, French, geography, women's studies are but a few offered,- mostly arts courses. A comiplete degree in history or Engiish can be completed entirely at Durham College without attendling the Peterborough campus. For more information on courses offered either by Durham College itself or the Trentý University program, cail Durham College at 576-0210. Taking a post secondary course or pursuing a degree could satisfy a longing for further education a senior may not .have been able ta fulfili when younger. There are generally no educational pre. requisites ta, take most courses. A high school diploma is not necessary as seniors can :enter post secondary courses as "mature students." Cam stili has vacancies There are stili places availablf3- for this summer's ChristmasSeal day camp for chiidren with asthma or related handicaps. Funded by the Durham Region Lung Association, the camp ;vil New Ventures- Passes -.5,000 loan mark New Ventures, a program designed ta* encaurage entrepreneurial growth in Ontaria, has now passed the 5,000 boan mark, Monte Kwinter, Ontariods Minister of Industry, Trade and Technoiogy, announced recently. ."This niliestone speaks not oniy.for the success of the New Ventures program, but for the overall growth of entrepreneurship in this province, " said Kwinter. "Beyond a daubt, it proves that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well ... and growing here in Ontai." The New Ventures* program was initiated in September, 1986, ta improve the probability for success ai new business start-ups in Ontario. Nine major lending institutions administer the program. New Ventures guaranteed lbans, dolar-for-doiiar by the ai up ta $15,000 reduced ta 50' per nnrthein rn and trn provides matched applicant, (matching cent in O)ntario). To be considered, applicants must complete an application bookiet which contains a comprehensive business plan. Ini the program's first year and a haîf, 5,531 applications were approved, tiotaiiing $73.7 million. "New Ventures is ai particular -iterest te women and young people who, studies-indicate, start a majority af service-oriented businesses which traditionaliy iack colaterai required by a lender," said Kwinter. "New Ventures wiii improve . heir negotitating position *hen they came for a loan. "er am pleased ta, add that in the first year, women accounted for 27 per ,cent of New Ventures borrowers," he said. "And entrepreneurs in the east and north accounted for 29.1 per cent ai the funds advanced." "This 5,OOth New Ventures loan accurately reflects not only the success ai aur program, but the continuing achievements af Ontario's - entrepreneurial community averal --achievements that speak ai initiative, innovation and a dynamic potentiai ta be the best," concluded Kwinter. I personally look forward ta new Ventures continuing ta foster Ontario~s entrepreneuriali potential in future." be held at Camp Samac, Oshawa and will run for two seven-day sessions - Monday, July il ta Sunday, July 17 (5 ta 8-year.olds) and Monday, Aug. 8 ta Sunday, Aug. 14 (9 ta 12.year-olds). Prior registration is essential. .Arthmatic children frequently miss out on su mmer fun becasuse af their breathing difficulties, and the main objective of the Christmas Seal day camp is ta demonstrate that, with only a littie extra care, they can participate in regular summer activities as fully as their non-asthmatic friends. Ail the usuai civte associated with camping wili be offered under the supervision aof five- professional, camp staff, including a registered nurse, cookouts, nature trails, water sporrts, country crafts and sleep-over nights, are ail featured in the -camp experience. Door-to-door bus transportation is availabie for chiidren resident in Oshawa and Whitby. Registration fees for each seven day period have been set at $50 per child (includes, transportation) and for families with more than one child attending, this rate is reduced ta $25 for the second child. Fees may be reduced or eliminated in individuai cases af financial hardship. For mare information on this Christmas Seai service, cal Durham Regian Lung Association at 436-1046. lst WHITBY girl guides reeeiving thefr ail-round cords were Linda Carter (left) and Katie Coekburn. Free Press photo CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY REQUIRES AN ASSISTANT LEAD HAND - FACILITIES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTM-ENT Applications/resumes for the position of Assistant Lead Hand - Facilîties in the Parks & Recreation Department .will be accepted by the undersigned, until Frlday, June 24th, 1988, at 4:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have successfully- completed Grade 12 or acceptable eq ulvalent. Possession of a Post Secondary diploma« in ether Facility Management or Building Technology will be considered an asset. Must have two <2) years experiehce in ether an ammonia refrigeration plant or swimming pool maintenance. Must be eligible to obtain a Refrigeration Operators' Certificate (Class B) or Statianary 4th Class within two (2) years. Applicants with alternate trades certificates will be considered. Must, possess and maintain a valid driver's license, Crass G or better (Claes M and R are not acceptable). Proven supervisory experience in directing ful-time and part-time staff as well as extensive experience/knowledge of maintenance and cleaning programrs. Must possess the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing and must maintain exceptional records. Must be bondable. As ASSISTANT LEAD HAND - FACILITIES, reporting to the Supervisar or Foreman, yau will be responsible for the overaîl supervision of maintenance staff and various operational and program staff bath full and part-time. You wiIl be required ta ,maintain and service ail equipment and the building. You must develop and maintain a good working relationship with the general public, user g roups and staff. You will supervise specéial events and functions wit h the department. SALARY, April ist, 1988). HOURS 0F WORK Flex hours and weekends. hour (effectiv/e PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR DETAILED RESUME INDICATING EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES TO: Wm. H. Wallace, P. Adm., A.M.C.T.,C.M.C., Administrator Corporation of the Tawn of Whitby, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontaria. LUN 2MB NOTE: We ihank ail those persans who apply, but advlse thaît acknawledgement wlII be forwarded ta those applîcants only, who are successful ln obtalnlng an Interview. te e( CORPORAION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY REQUIRES SENIOR PLANNER - LONG RANGE SECTION PLANNING DEPARTMENT Applications/Resumes for the position of SENIOR PLANNER-- LONG RANGE SECTION in the Planning Department, will be accepted by the undersigned, until Frlday, July l5th, 1988, at 4:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS The preferred candidate shaîl have a degree fromn a recognized school af urban and regionai planning wth a minimum of five (5)' years.of progressive planning experience at a local or regional municipal level. A thorough understanding of the planning process is essential. Persans applying for this position shalI demonstrate excellent organizational, writing, communication and supervisary, skilis. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is necessary. DUTIES The successful incumbent shahl be required ta work bath independentiy and as a part of a planning team. The duties shail include, among other work responsibilities that may be assigned, the fallowing:- *the review, analysis and processing of Off iciai Plan Amendments and amendment applications. *the development and review ofl planning policy and procedjures and the undertaking and/or the supervision of land use, housiîng and planning studies 6r reports. *planning research, data compilation, analysis and. development. *other duties that may be assigned from time ta time. SALA R Salary ta be commensurate with experience, skill, ability and qualifications. Goad fringe benefts. Please submit your detaiied resume indicating experience, references, etc. ta: Wm. H. Wallace, P . Adm., A.M.C.T.,C.M.C., Administrator Corporation of the Town of Whitby, - 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontaria. LUN 2M8 NOTE: We thank ail those persons who apply, but advlse that acknowlegement will be forwarded -ta those applîcants anly,, who are successful in abtalning an in'terview.j