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PAGE 6THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MARCH 5,2003 www.durhamregion.com Humane Society needs volunteer agents DURHAM - The work involved can be difficult, include evenings and weekends and there is no pay. Such is the plight of volunteer agents investigating investigating cruelty complaints with the Humane Society of Durham Region. More volunteer agents are needed in Durham to respond to complaints received by the humane society. "It's not an easy job," says Inspector Inspector Betty Van Seters. "It can be very intense. As for the training, there is a lot to learn in a short period of time." Applicants who make it through the interview process attend a week- long training session at the society's headquarters in Stouffville, finishing with an exam. Insp. Van Seters says she hopes the Durham protection agency winds up with five to six agents. Currently, there is only one working with the two staff members of the non-profit agency. "We need the volunteers to be able to devote one day a week and maybe one evening," she says. "There will be a rotation and people will be on call." But even if the volunteer is willing willing to give up evenings or weekends and work for no money, they must also be prepared to sec and deal with the neglect and abuse of animals. "As part of the interview, we talk about-putting personal feelings aside and being professional. Dedication is most important," adds Insp. Van Seters. "We're looking for some kind of commitment and dedication." The Durham Humane Society is a branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals. Last year, the society responded to more than 15,000 reports of animal abuse in Ontario. Call Insp. Van Seters at 905-433- 2022 for more information. The envelope please ... Nominations sought for Business Awards CLARINGTON - The Clarington Board of Trade wants the public to decide on the best business and businessperson businessperson in the community community The group is currently seeking nominations for its second annual Business Awards in the categories of business and businessperson of the year. Nominations are due by March 7 at 5 p.m. The Board of Trade's annual general general meeting will be held on April 9, and awards will be presented then. Companies that have been in business 25, 50, 75, and 100 or more years will also be recognized. Tickets for the annual general meeting are available at the Board of Trade Office, 181 Liberty St. S. in Bow- manville, and are $25 for members and $40 for prospective members. For further information regarding criteria and a nomination form, visit the office, call 905-623-3106, or online at www.claringto'nboadof- trade.com. Vacation Bible school at Salvation Army CLARINGTON Crafts, songs, snacks, games, and Bible stories will highlight SonZone Discovery Discovery Centre Vacation Bible school this March break. The school will take place at The Salvation Army Community Church, 75 Liberty Liberty St. S. in Bowmanville from March 10 to 14, 9:45 a.m. to noon. For more information, information, call 905-623-3761 or 905-697-1756. AUTO GLASS DIV OF 3012276 NOVA SCOTIA LTD lu. ; ----A SS I/ft fir* /AVI?#. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED 9r INSTALLED FREE Mobile Service with this Coupon 164 Baseline Rd. E., nnc COQ.Q/IG1 Bowmanville 905-O£O m O4Dl THURSDAY "PUB MITES" JOIN US!!! 600 Grandview, Oshawa 905-436-1476 * Myers not necessarily in all papers Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can he recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your Blue Box Recycling program. To have your flyers delivered In Durham's #1 Carrier Force! Call 905-579-4407 Wed., March 5,2003 • Dell Computers* •White Rose* • Future Shop* • Staples* •Your Good Health* •FM Windows* • Municipality of Clarington* • Home Depot* • Bay* • Smitty's Furniture* • Sportmart* • Sport Chek* • SAAN* information T ake a look at the front page of this newspaper. What do you see? Headlines, stories, photographs? Now take a look through the rest of the pages. Can you guess the number of words in today's edition? How many facts are in the stories? stories? The job of newspaper writers and editors is to gather information by researching the topic, interviewing experts and witnessing witnessing events. After newspaper newspaper writers have gathered all the facts, they must make sense of them and communicate communicate them to you, the reader. Now they put their writing writing skills to work. They write their stories in a logical order, using language language that makes it clear and easy to read. Editors check the stories and write the headlines. Hundreds of pieces of information information worked into news stories all for just one day's newspaper. Can you think of a news story happening at your school? Write on... Select a news story in this newspaper. newspaper. Highlight the who, what,when, where and why of each story. Where is this information located? In most stories it will be in the first paragraph, or 'lead' of the story. Supporting and clarifying information information will follow the lead. Now,.choose a school story to report on. Include the 5 w's In the lead and expand on them in subsequent subsequent paragraphs. Add a headline that grabs the reader's attention. For further information on Community Newspapers in Education see 'Customer Service' dtirliamreglon.com (CmmnuiIUi»' . iknKduMâimi ' DO NOT PAY TILL 2004 sssa MILAN SOLID WOOD BED 1 :