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She adds that providing that secure reliable friendship to a boy involves a mere three to four hours a week. The initial ‘contract‘ is for a year, but rarely does it happen that a Big Brother breaks off the relationâ€" ship after that time, she says. "The average match is for two to four years." Currently there are 35 matched Little Brothers with Big Brothers of all ages although they must be at least 18 years of age to begin with, says Gransaull. Little Brothers KZ 132 Portraits NOW TWELVE 5x7s! SUBJECT FEE OF $4.95 PER PERSON, payable when portraits are taken, not included in advertised price. Poses for advertised portraits our selection â€" on your choice of background. Your favorite props welcomed. Additional poses taken for optional portrait collection with no obligation to purchase. No limit on the number of advertised collections per family, Cl but only one per subject. Portrait sizes approximate. AGFA Products give you better portraits Hurry And Get More Of Your Favorite Sizes! THIS AREA KMART HAS A PERMANENT STUDIO OPEN 5 DAYS Tues.â€"Sat. 10 AM â€" 7 PM Hopedale Mall, 3rd Line Rebecca OAKVILLE For You and your Baby on the way x LOOK IWHAT VE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU! * Demonstrations e Numerous door prizes e Special displays * Exciting gifts for every Motherâ€"toâ€"Be. range in age from 6 to 14. Potential Big Brothers are scrutiâ€" nized carefully through a meticuâ€" lous screening process which includes police and doctor checks, references and interviews not only with staff, but with the mother. Different variables are factored into the final matchâ€"up, such as, the amount of time a potential Big Brother has to offer, what goals and achievements they have in mind and what type of child they are looking for. If everyone concerned feels comfortable, a match is made. If anyone is considering becomâ€" ing a Big Brother they are urged to first attend one of the monthly information sessions held at the Big Brothers office, located at 481 North Service Rd. W. Unit A (The next information session is Thursday, Feb. 17th) © 1994 PCA Int, Inc. Fb/mé. PLACE: Being a Big Brother does not have to involve spending a small fortune either says Gransaull, sugâ€" gesting the friends go for a walk, a movie, to the library or bake. The organization has lots of sugâ€" gestions as well as monthly group events involving all Big and Little Brothers and including such activiâ€" ties as bowling and picnics. Although Big Brothers prefers "the oneâ€"onâ€"one," there is an alterâ€" Feb. 2, 1994 native for those unsure of a commi ment and that‘s the Big Bunch Friendship, a biâ€"weekly progra involving matched and unmatche Little Brothers, Big Brothers an potential Big Brothers. Currentl there are two Big Bunch progra operating in Oakville, one for bo age 8 to 10 and the other for thos 11 to 13. For further information, call Bi Brothers of Halton at 847â€"7267. Big Brothers bonspiel expands to two rinks With the Big Brothers‘ sixth annual curling bonspiel set for March 12th at the Oakville Curling Club, it‘s time to start dusting off those brooms. Last year‘s event went so well â€" with more than $20,000 raised â€" that the Big Brothers organizaâ€" tion has decided to introduce anothâ€" er curling bonspiel to the north part of its district. It will be held on March 19th at the Georgetown Golf and Curling Club. Although the local Big Brothers organization â€" which serves the communities of Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton â€" has 65 youths matched with Big Brothers, it also has another 45 youths on its waiting list. Last year, the event was nearly at capacity with 25 teams signed up. The top team â€" comprised of actual Big Brothers â€" managed to raise more than $4,000. Interested participants are encouraged to start forming a team and circulating pledge sheets. While teams entries are preferred, individuals are certainly welcome to participate and Big Brothers will HOLIDAY INN OAKVILLE DATE: Feb. 27th TIME: _ 3:00 p.m. JE FREE ADMISSION C but by invitation Only! To receive an invitation, please telephone: Edeli â€" 827â€"5806 or â€" 364â€"0017 Wfi},C(;ME* attempt to match them with teams. Teams who surpass the min mum fundâ€"raising mark of $500 eligible for a host of super prize that get better in proportion to t pledges brought in. For more information, contad Big Brothers at 847â€"7267. 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