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Whitby Free Press, 24 Apr 1991, p. 4

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PAGE 4p WIIITY FREEPRýsS, >~ED~API 419 Big effort by Little Brothers BIG BROTHER Phil Beauchamp with littie broth- ors Batsseil Cameron and Robrt Blair, wre recently recogmized for their fumdraismng effrt for the Bowl for Millions. The three raised $1,861 for the Big Brothers Assàciation. Fr.. Pro photo PULL OUT HIGH POWER DECK 180 WATT POWER AMP Auto Reverse-Doby-Music Search, etc. Discrete Output - Bullet Proof [1] ORE 1;4' ] i Cù ùDO ERDl']I 233 BRO CK ST. S.e VI DEO HO :us.Wd l-8,Thurs.&Fr.ilI1.9,Sa.10O-6, CosedSun. &Môn. I byLa-aie U etr ofO. aio D* an occlni enr. tifin Envrn NEW CANADIAN GREEN TEACHER "Green Teacher." a publication founded in Wales in 1986 is, a non-profit UIK.-bamed teééhers' m e focusing on globa envjronmental education.Ba.e190oer 1,100 C ane achools and teachers were subscri bing. Atthat point, a group of Caniadian educators decided to launich a separate Canadien edition which w!ould* still continue to emphasze international perspectives. Ini 1989 Im Grant an active environmentalist and former Durham Ligh ahoo teecher, became, involved., in. the, publication. Tody, as well as being ,on several environniental' comrmittees and campaigns, he devotes many ,hours as editor and publisher of the 'Caiadin Gen Teacher! Grant says, It's very exciting te realize that most sehools now have teachers who are actively challegig their fellow staff to brin g the'environmental crisis front and centre in'their teaching, and seeking ways to minimize the environniental impact -of their ochools." Teachers who are looking for a' guide that ý provides clsro-ready materials, informs the latest'"geen" curriculum resources, relates green movment ~test provides an update on. what-is happening elsewhere in the wvorld, and offers a balance of materi1s suitable for elementary and secondary/adult education, can contact TMm Grant at: 960-1244. Do not throw »out unwanted .eyeglaaem. The Canadien. National Institute for the Blind, through eChi UinMssimon' for the Blind, and the ýCanadien Foundation for World: Development are two places that- ship unwanted eyeglassea te; the unairdevel d countries.,. In Pickeringurie Busuttil vopluntarly gathers eyeglasses for Bayfair Baptiat Church. These glasses are donated te the CIhristian Blind Mission International. which is located in. Steuffville. "They accept brolcen frames and défective lenses .which cen. be repaired and made inte new pairs of glaes,", Busuttil said.- "Als3o, prescription and non-prescriîption sunglasses are: welcomed," she added. Many optometriats, optical stores,- churches and funeral, homes collect glasses, firames and lonies te send them te third world countries. if you reoeived Easter flowers, did they get pleced in your yard for composting or did they get bagged for landfill? COMINO EVENT: MAY 26, 10 a.m. te 5 p.xn. The, Environment Fair at the Bowmenville Recreation Compleï (Waverly Rd. and Hwy. 2). If you wish to be an exhibitor or want information about the day's events, call (416) 983-9667. q'ULI P. Aý,PRIL 27 TO MY 20 100,000 Spring Tuips in Bloom,.' 25 Acres,-, of Show -Gardens. Lynde 'Hou se Museum, Shops, Garden Gate "Restaurant, Fun for the entire. family 300 TAUNTON 'RD. W.. WHITBY CONTARIO LiN 5R5" (416) 294-7965 TORONTO .e 4)68 -,69W 1 I l J FAX (416) 668-0510D TAJNff RD * GROUP DISCOUN1lS ON ADMISSION &MA. FREE PARKING@* WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIL ENIfAMN' 4x25W

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