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Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 5 Unprecedented Growth A From Pnffp 2 It's pretty clear from the above summary of commercial activity in the Town of Newcastle that this municipality municipality has an excellent stock of housing facilities. And it is developing developing a nne network of community facilities facilities to better serve those new residents. residents. If there's anything missing from the equation, it's the commercial and industrial growth which will make the town a place where people can not only reside and shop but also work. To be fair, we should point out that industrial growth is not entirely lacking. Last year, for example, the industrial sector recorded $4.2 million million in construction activity. Moreover, Moreover, a large number of new businesses businesses are opening their doors in response to the general positive economic outlook outlook that exists here. In fact, we're proud to say that several of the busi- Big Sisters Starts in 1914 The Big Sisters Association Association first started in Canada in Metro Toronto Toronto in 1914 and there are now Big Sisters Agencies Agencies in approximately 100 communities across Ontario. An estimated 5,000 adult female volun- ,| teers are actively involved involved in providing the opportunity for development development of girls through friendship. In 1972, a local Big Sister program was established established under the auspices auspices of the Simcoe Hall Women's League. Under Under the name of The Friendship Club, it focused focused on group orientated orientated activities. Gradually, the emphasis changed to the one woman-one girl- relationship, the criteria which is the basis of the service today. In 1982, the name of the program was officially officially changed to Big Sisters of Oshawa and was to serve all of the Durham Region. The demand demand for services became became so great that additional additional agencies became necessary. Aj ax- Pickering now has its own agency and Big Brothers of North Durham Durham includes the Big Sisters Program. Big Sisters of Oshawa was renamed Big Sisters of Newcastle-Oshawa- Whitby (Big Sisters N.O.W.) by an Advisory Council in 1984. The new name was a better reflection reflection of the area served by the agency. On April 1,1986, a further further milestone was reached when Big Sisters Newcastle-Oshawa- Whitby became an autonomous autonomous agency with its own Board of Directors and mandate. Big Sisters Sisters N.O.W. is funded by the United Way along with the subsequent fund raising endeavors of the agency itself. At present there are 70 active matches for girls 7-17 years of age. The service has expanded to include a Little Buddy Program where a young boy aged 7-10 may be provided provided with a positive female female relationship in the absence of one. At this time there are five active matches in the Newcastle Newcastle area with five children children on the waiting list. In addition to the one- to-one service provided | for each child, monthly group activities are held for additional education and recreation. From Page 3 nesses noted in our Update '88 edition wereinot even here a year or two ago. Clearly, the expanding population gives impetus to greater business and commercial opportunities. Steps are already under way to make the most of the new opportunities opportunities created by a growing municipality. municipality. And it is in this area of encouraging encouraging industrial and commercial expansion expansion where the greatest effort must be made in the years to come. In the next few years, we're anticipating anticipating greater growth in the industrial industrial and commercial sector as the Town of Newcastle develops into a balanced community which offers the best possible environment in which we can live, work and play. Although there's work which remains remains to be done, we are establishing an excellent foundation for future progress. 37 SILVER STREET 623-2734 OPEN 10a.m.-5p.m. WEEKLY 2p.m.-5p.m. SUNDAY CLOSED MONDAY WÈmmIÊm Bowmanville Museum Invites you to * Step back in history * See all the exhibits * Enjoy the special events ALL YEAR LONG Vf LiH- « -Jà. May We Chart A Course for You? We'll arrange everything air, sea or land travel and accommodations, accommodations, tours and tickets. You can devote all of your precious vacation time to just enjoying yourself. Next time you plan to travel, come in and talk to the experts. APPOINTED TRAVEL AGENTS SINCE 1950 19 KitUf, Sheet Wait ^Jeiefdto+ve 63.3-3183. mi I •;