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BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTH DURHAM 905-985-3733 largaret Ayres (Executive Director), Jane Gibbens (In-schoo! Mentor), Aarin Oulton (Little Sister), Bob Shepherd (Mayor of Uxbridge and In- school Mentor), Derick Oulton (Little Brother), Catherine Oulton (parent), Larry O'Connor (Mayor of Township of Brock and in-school Mentor), Sharon Murdoch (Director of Mentoring). Continued from page 49 offers other programs that allow more flexibility with time ind commitment. In-school mentoring, for instance, is a program that runs in partnership wit the Durham District School «« q Board. During school We are offering hours, volunteer “mentors” children something meet with a “mentee” in different - we give their school environment to participate in fun-filled | them exposure to activities that enhance the 5 ” child’s self-esteem and NEW EXPSTIETCES school performance. ~ Sharon Murdoch Simply put: one hour, once a week with one child. While it may seem like a meagre effort, Sharon assures, “A whole dedicated hour is really significant to a child.” ’ Connor, Mayor of the Township of Brock, is all oe familiar with the restraints a busy schedule can place on spare time. “I wanted to get involved but knew being a Big Brother wouldn’t work,” he says. “The in- school mentor program appealed to me because it was flexible and would work with my schedule.” Larry decided to become a part of the agency's new initiative, Mayors as Mentors. In addition to his role as a mentor, he has dedicated his efforts to “spreading the good word” at the various political and social functions he attends. “ Its incredible role modelling for the commu- nity,” adds Sharon. “Larry is busy but he finds the time.” Bob Shepherd, Mayor of Uxbridge, (also part of Mayors as Mentors) and Jane Gibbens are two in-school mentors that insist they get just as much out of the experi- ence as the children. “I learned how to text!” jokes Bob ONAL PR coud due, IDGE "ne pinergeimpre™ Embroidery Screen Printing Trophies « Awards Corporate Promotions 905-985-2839 135 North Port Road, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B2 131 NORTHPORT ROAD PORT PERRY - 905-985-8707 LOOKING FOR A SIC Celebrating 12years, signs ~ vehicle graphics digital imaging Reach & Northport Rd., Port Perry 905-985-0802 52 FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2010