Page 16 The Claringlon/Courticc Independent, Bowmnnville, Saturday, September 13, 1997 A Labour of Love KIDS' STUFF -- Clarington Kids assistant supervisor Denise Cook introduces Nadine, Tyler and Sarah to some of the outdoor play equipment at the daycare facility facility now open at the Courtice Community Complex. Best Wishes from your friends at Hooper's Jewellers "Your Family Jewellers Since 1945" 39 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-5747 ©j.p. by Laura J. Richards . Staff Writer Building the Courtice Community Complex has not been just a matter of putting mortar and bricks together. At least, not for the residents who have been wanting it for the past 20 years. For the fund-raisers, the centre represents many hours of hard work, into which they have pul their hearts and souls. Local residents and business people, through the Courtice and Area Community Association (CACA), have pledged to raise $500,000 towards the building of the lop-quality $6.5 million centre. Courtice resident Diana Williamson, the fund-raising fund-raising campaign coordinator, has been working to energize energize and keep the fundraisers fundraisers on track as the building has taken shape over the past year. It's not going to be an easy job rallying people to take ownership of the centre, centre, now that the centre is completed, she says. "People might think that, because it is open, their commitment is completed," completed," she observed. But that's far from the truth. More fund-raising needs to be done. "We're just over the halfway mark," Williamson said. One of the schemes to raise money for the centre has been to build a wall made from engraved bricks sponsored by donors. While it was hoped that part of the wall would be up for the opening, opening, Williamson noted that would not be happening. However, "we will have the bricks there to show people." A brick would cost an individual or family or business $300. Donors may pay in three installments if they wish. Williamson and the fund-raising teams arc extremely happy with how the municipality "has gone out of its way to make the opening an elaborate event. There will be lots of fun for everyone," ' she promised. Some of the people who have been involved in the fund-raising campaign who deserve recognition arc Ian Smyth, campaign chair; Bob Owen, business . fund-raising chair; George Vella, community fundraising fundraising chair; Harry Horicks, treasurer; Nancy Coffin, schools; Carol Cavalari, special events; and A1 Strike, advisor, along with helpers Hannu Halmincn and Gary Polonsky. "We've had some very good people who have worked their buns off for us," Williamson said. She said all the campaign campaign members have done their best to make their contributions add up. Looking to this weekend's weekend's opening of the Courtice Community Complex, Williamson remarked, "area residents are thrilled with the prospect of the opening. The excitement is amazing." amazing." 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