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A4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday June 21, 2000 FERN SCHOOL HILL F ern H ill School E X C ELLEN C E IN EDUCATION SINCE 1982 Applicants are invited to apply for our afternoon Preschool Programme for three year olds at our Oakville Campus (Pre-School to Grade 8) at 3300 Ninth Line Road. O u r p r o g r a m m e is d e s i g n e d t o c a p t u r e t h e w o n d e r in y o u r c h ild a n d t h e e x c it e m e n t o f le a r n in g . Auxiliary Unit Police gives volunteers opportunity to serve communities By Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF It includes: · Early literacy and numeracy activities · Beginning French instruction · Age appropriate science · Music taught by music specialist · Physical education - movement and coordination development · Individualization of programme · Group activities that encourage sharing and cooperation Our experienced, imaginative and enthusiastic teachers make this initial school experience vibrant, engaging and joyful. For more information, please call Laura Beamish, Director of Admissions at (905) 257-0022 O a k v ille C a m p u s 3 3 0 0 N in th L in e R d. O a k v ille , O n ta rio L6J 4 Z 2 9 0 5 -2 5 7 -0 0 2 2 Limited spaces are still available for students in other grade levels for September 2000. W A TC H O U T Inside today's newspaper for Canadian Tire's midweek flyer. D A Y H O T S A L E W ednesday, June 21st - Saturday, June 24th distributed to houses only in selected areas. Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for new members to round out the ranks of its Auxiliary Unit. According to Sgt. Ray Hendry, HRPS is now actively recruiting individuals with time to give back to their com munity through this challenging and rewarding program. Authorized to have 58 officers, the unit currently has 34 and Hendry says members sometimes have trouble meet ing the demands on them. `The Auxiliary Unit is a cornerstone program of the service's efforts in community policing," said Hendry, HRPS Community Policing Co-ordinator. "It brings the community not just closer to the service but it gives the community a chance to stand in our shoes." An Oakville information session has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 12th at police headquarters, 1151 Bronte Rd., starting at 7 p.m. Drop by and leam about the unit and obtain an application. All applicants must have First Aid and CPR training, a valid drivers license and a high school diploma. After the initial screening, individuals will be invited to a written testing on July 26th. Successful applicants will then receive fitness testing on August 2nd. Those selected will start their training program this September. Auxiliary Officer Roy Voorberg is the general manag Photo by Ron Kuzyk er of a Burlington boiler repair firm and is married with three children. He said he's volunteered all his life but Auxiliary Unit Officers Ken Key and Roy Voorberg hungered something more challenging than "arguing over both enjoy volunteering and meeting the public. nickels and dimes at a board table." involvement he, too, needed something more. "I had the desire to become community-involved in a "I was looking for some variety and a greater chal hands-on way," said Voorberg. lenge," he said. "I wanted to broaden my horizons." Years ago he attended an Including training, Key has auction where he bid on and Information sessions being held spent over two years with the won a ride-along with a police Tuesday, July 4th at 11 Division, 217 Guelph unit and in that time he has officer. The following year he St. in Georgetown, at 7 p.m. worked missing person cases, attended another auction and Thursday, July 6th, at 12 Division, 490 Childs handled crowd control and won another ride-along with Dr. in Milton, at 7 p.m. done public relations duties. the same officer, who suggest remains particularly Tuesday, July 11th at 3 District, 440 Locust St. He ed he apply to the Auxiliary in Burlington, at 7 p.m. impressed by the variety of the Unit. After rigorous testing work and the willingness of and training, Voorberg was accepted. the unit to train members. Seven years later, he has worked standard patrols with For example, Key has taken classes in conflict res professional officers and handled crowd control at large olution and child vehicle restraint and courses in man community events. Voorberg has also sung in the Police agement organization. Annual use of force training and Chorus and is the only Auxiliary officer trained to ride certification is also provided. with the police bicycle team. "I am really proud of this unit and the service over Among the many benefits of unit membership, says all," says Key. "I stand a little stronger and walk a lit Voorberg, is the opportunity to meet new people, speak tle taller." with children and answer their many questions and sim According to Voorberg, however, the main purpose ply help people in need. of the unit is to be a prepared reserve in case of a major "Basically anything where we can interact with the emergency, such as a plane crash, train derailment or community," he said. "It brings a lot of satisfaction to me natural disaster. and those involved." "We are always sharpening our skills and keeping Auxiliary Officer Ken Key has been a self-employed ourselves in ready mode," said Key. "Our members are entrepreneur for 25 years and despite community really proud. There is a very high standard." Pair of End Tables Iron & glass. Reg. 589.00 ea. Children can be tim e travellers at Bronte Creek Provincial Park Spruce Lane Farm House in Bronte Creek Provincial Park will offer the The Time Traveller's Club for children ages 5-10. This educational program takes place every Wednesday in July and August from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to step into the past and leam about the fascinating world of the Victorians. They will be entertained by learning about an important part of their Canadian heritage through games, picnics, demonstra tions, and crafts. , For more information or to reserve a place in this sum mer's program contact Elicia Simmons at 827-6911 ext. 271. S a le* 1 7 6 1 Anne oak lamp table Reg. 1069.00 Pine End Table w/drawer Reg. 817.00 S a le$ 3 1 9 Cloissone carpet 5 '-6 " X 8 '-6 " Reg. 899.00 S a l e* 3 2 6 2-Drawer End Table Reg. 1149.00 S a le* 5 9 9 Pair arm chairs Burgundy fabric Reg. 2295.00 ea. 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