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PAGE 6 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JULY 9,2003 www.durhamregion.com Durham Cruisers lend a Big hand DURHAM - The Durham Cruisers Motorcycle Enthusiast Club has chosen chosen Big Brothers and Sisters of Clar- ington as its 'The Charity of Choice'" and has already participated in Bowl for Kids' Sake and a Fundraising Car Wash for the agency. The Durham Cruisers have been in existence for a year and have over 50 members. Ian Gardner, road captain of the club, explained the decision to pick Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington was because donations would make an impact. Clarington 'a good part of the trip' CLARINGTON from page 1 alize he's right. Stereos blare; planes fly overhead; people lined up for drive-through food. But my friend likes this area of Canada, he says. He likes the people and many of the Victorian style buildings. buildings. "It's a good part of the trip," he says. When we reach the top of a hill, I tell him I have to go back to work. A car is waiting for me, and we both sense the irony. I wave goodbye and leave the friendly monk to walk in contemplation contemplation along the road. I sit in the car, merging back into the speed-driven highway on my way back to the office to make deadline. "We prefer to buy the charity things needed rather than just give cash, that way we can make sure that our donation donation is being directed to programming and not simply to administrative costs," said Mr. Gardner. The Durham Cruisers were on hand on June 14 to donate supplies for the activity room used by the children involved involved in the Big Bunch Program at the Big Brothers and Sisters house. The Cruisers arc running a Poker Run on Aug. 9 with all of the proceeds going to Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington. This event will allow for a scenic ride through some of the most beautiful countryside Durham and Northumberland have to offer. For more information call Lisa McNce Baker at 905-623-6646 or visit the Cruisers website at www.durhamcruis- ers.com. The Victorian Order of Nurses Durham Region honoured Publisher Tim Whittaker and This Week's Inside Sales staff with an award in appreciation of the newspaper's newspaper's support of the organiza tion with a special section that- appeared in the June 1st edition to publicize the VON Gala Auction Fundraiser on June 7lh. hr the photo above, President Rita House, right, presents the award to Inside sales staff, Katherine Cooke, Sheri-Lyn Blair, Susan Fleming and Irene Sheppard. Oshawa • Whitby • Clarington • PortRxry This Week Of Long Term Care Centennial Place brings a new tradition to long term care, combining the comforts of a beautiful new facility with a homelike atmosphere and flexible programs tailored to individual needs. 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