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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Page 3 Big Brothers Director Is Heading East by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer It's been a good experience watching the Big Brothers of Clarington grow, but for Executive Director Nancy Scott it's time to move on to new challenges. challenges. This Saturday, Scott will preside preside over her last event with the Clarington chapter before moving moving on to her new position as executive director at the Big Brother Association of Cobourg- Port Hope and District. The last couple of weeks have been spent packing up her office and getting everything organized for her departure. But, she did take some time to reminisce about her experience experience here. "The community has definite;- ly changed," she said. "It isn't quite as much of a small town community as it was 12 years ago." Getting Started When she started, the organization organization was Big Brothers of Newcastle and ran out of one room in the back of the Community Care offices on King Street. They had a staff of two -- - both part-time. "All we had was a desk, a filing filing cabinet, a phone and a ratty old bookcase that was falling apart," she recalled laughing. "There were about eight Big Brothers and five on the waiting list." From there, the organization grew into a bigger office on Church Street, sharing space with the YWCA, before getting their own house on Scugog Street in November of 1993. Today, they have a part-time staff of five. There arc 13 Little Brothers and 14 on the waiting list. The Big Brothers program has grown to include in-school mentoring and a "Big Bunch" program for youngsters not yet matched with Big Brothers. "Sometimes it was quite challenging," challenging," she said. "There were times when finances were tight, but we have always worked together as a team and worked hard to support one another." What attracted her to the position position in the first place was the difference difference the program can make to the children. "You can literally sec the difference difference in the child," she says. "They come in shy, with little self confidence. And, after a little while, they seem to have more confidence and to be at case with themselves." Scott has been working with the Cobourg-Port Hope office for the past seven months helping out on an interim basis. "Taking the position in Cobourg was a difficult decision because I have been here a long time and have worked with some very special people," she said. "There have been a number of very special volunteers who have been very dedicated to the project." project." "I had to really think about leaving, but it seemed to be the right thing to do," she added. "I think change is good for everyone. everyone. I think change will be good for this agency." New Challenge For Scott, the change is a move forward. The Cobourg- Port Hope agency is twice the size of Clarington's agency and Scott is looking forward to the new challenge. "It should be exciting there," she said. "We do some of the same fund-raising projects. And, like Clarington, it is a great community community for support." With the move, Scott will also have to say goodbye to Bowmanville Rotarians. She has been a member of the service club for four years and will transfer transfer to the Cobourg chapter. Council Briefs War Veteran To be Honoured The name of William Jose will grace one of the roads in the Dunbury Subdivision in Newcastle. Jose was a former owner of property in Newcastle where the subdivision is built. He lost his life at the age of 20 while serving his country during World War One. The Jose name and family tree dates back to the early 1800s in Newcastle and the family continues to be most active and involved within the Village of Newcastle. Expropriation Approved The municipality is free to make an offer on lands needed to make Cove Road a public highway. The results of an expropriation process have been released and they support the municipality's plans to continue the road to Cedar Crest Beach road. There 'arc eight property owners involved in the deal, including Blue Circle Cement. Stephen Yokes, director of public works, said the next step is for Clarington to make an offer on the property. "We make and offer and if the property owners do not accept, there is an avenue through the expropriation process to set the price," he said. The town is hoping to begin construction on the road this summer. MOVING DAY' -- Nancy Scott is busy packing up her office in preparation for her move to the executive director's post at the Big Brothers Association of Cobourg-Port Hope and District. A farewell party is being held today (Wednesday, February 24) from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Big Brother office on Scugog Street in Bowmanville. Scott will also be at Liberty Bowl this Saturday for the annual Big Brothers Bowl for Millions. To Get Today's Best GIC Rates, Simply Call Investment Advisor Ted Trueman Today. Call (905) 434-7286 or 1-800-267-1522 &ga rbc dominion egpg SECURITIES www.rbcds.com Member ol Royal Bank Financial Group New Partnership for Durham Collegi A new partnership partnership between Durham College and Unigraphics Solutions Canada Ltd. was officially launched February 19th. 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