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© Contact Community information 526-9333 9 a.m.-5p.m,| by IRENE QUESNELLE, ADMINISTRATOR The third week of January will see the start up of the Enjoy Your Preschooler Program. This program offers to parents and their preschoolers children age three to four years old information about child development, suggestions about dealing with the expected and the unexpected problems of toddlers in constructive ways. It is a sharing of ex- perience with other parents and an op- portunity to learn and experience ways of spending enjoyable time with your children. The program consists of eight weekly sessions which are one-and-a-half hours in length. Each session has a theme dealing with an aspect of child development or child management. The theme is emphasized in a group circle activity. In a discussion period with the parents and in a specific craft ac- tivity for the day. Each program accommodates up to 15 'parents and their children. The cost is $5. This program was developed through the joint efforts of several mental health, social, educational and volunteer agencies serving the Midland / Penetang area. It is now run jointly by the Community Services Team and local educational people. For further in- formation and registration call CONTACT Information Centre at 526-9333. Canada World Youth launched its 1983 recruitment campaign with the news that 800 young people would be participating in this year's Youth exchange programme. CWY, funded in part by the Canadian International Development Agency and now in its 11th consecutive year, is looking for workers and students between the ages of 17 and 20 who are interested in learning about development and cross-cultural com- munication in both Canada and a developing country. These young Canadians, joined by an equal number of exchange-country participants, will spend seven months living and working in vastly different cultures and communities. Small teams of CWY participants, each with a Canadian and Exchange country group leader, integrate themselves into com- munities first in Canada and then overseas, through volunteer work in fields such as agriculture, co-operatives, en- vironment / conservation, social services, small businesses, recreation and community groups. All costs during the programme-food, lodging and transportation are covered by CWY. Canada World Youth's first programme starts in July and the second programme starts in September. Deadline for receipt of applications for both programmes is Feb. 18, 1983. Application forms and more information are available from Canada World Youth, Ontario Regional Office, 627 Davenport Rd. Toronto M5R 1L2. The solution to even the most difficult problem begins with the first step. If you have a problem take the first step, call CONTACT your community information centre today. 526-9333. RC board ups insurance coverage 4 SESS SS WO NWSE BES PW BY, The Royal Insurance Company will provide regularly appearing in insurance protection for the board's schools. The Simcoe County Roman Catholic from included tor computers Tenders were received ) three companies / a > \ = NOs fy F Separate School Board in 1983. A committee chaired by Bob Givens recommended at the Dec. 15 meeting of the board that the coverage be placed with Royal for $31,748.00 The recommendation resulted from a_ ten- dering process con- ducted on behalf of the 3oard by its Agent of Record, J. B. Whelan. Coverage includes fire insurance on buildings and contents valued at nearly thirty million dollars. for the large package of coverage namely Frank Cowan Company, Canadian Surety Company and Royal Insurance Company. ST. ANN'S SCHOOL, PENETANGUISHENE Director of Education W. P. Bolger pointed out the rapid growth of St. Ann's School in Penetanguishene as a significant success story at the Dec. 15 meeting of The Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board. From a_ beginning with 58 students in 1980 We wish to extend to you our best $e m 4 MOPS aA NP May the warmth | and beauty of Christmas remain in your heart and home throughout the New Year. Charlie & Gene Colling, Fidelity bonds, the school is now bur- wishes for a healthy, happy Christmas y) sti ai liability, trustee ac-_ sting its seams with an Season and a Joyous New Year. , y k S i cident, non-owned enrolment of 156 ex- ) Joy y or ton ecurities Nnc., automobile and boiler pected by Jan. 1. The g a s - are the major com- Board decided to ac- y) I 936 Dominion Avenue, Midland, Ontario ponents of the package. celerate its planned ) 4 526 44 Coverage is also addition to the building 4 y Pe provided for Extra by placing a portable jj d J Expense in case classroom on site in i Cs! &n /| students would have to early January. It willbe | . . be relocated, holdup, designed to be_ in- i 345 King sty; Midland M and tenants' legal corporated with another y 526 7563 liability in the case of as a_ two-classroom F) ee rented space. Distinct addition to the A a Oa eM coverage has now been demountable school. if y} NN aan \ "ec " Blessings to All We hope this holy season will bring : blessings to you and your loved ones, : and peace to everyone! Management & Staff Penetang We wish you an old- fashioned Christmas full of good cheer. Sincere thanks for your patronage. From the Staff of BURNIE'S BAKERY 505 King St. - 526-6212 | "Nee Page 14, Friday, December 24, 1982