Whitby Free Press, 10 Apr 1985, p. 10

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PAGE 10, WEDNESI)AY. APRI L 10, 1985, WIITBY FREE PRESS DO'C students take time to celebrate the Easter season By SUSAN MICHIELI Denis O'Connor II.S. Many of the past week's activities were Easter-centred. Studen- ts and teachers alike spent time reflecting upon reconciliation. Priests from the various parishes were at DO'C for two days and a special thank you is ex- tended to each of them. On Wednesday, students were given the opportunity to shed their uniforms in ex- change for a $1 con- tribution to the Share Lent campaign. Then, on Thursday, they honored their in- dividual pledges to the same cause. Thanks to everyone for generous contributions. Thursday afternoon was a special occasion when Larry Folk shared his musical expertise with the entire student body. Tbanks to Mr. Folk for a joyous, spiritual experience. Beaver Food Services sponsored a "Scratch and Win" lottery in honor of their 5th an- niversary. Possible prizes ranged from a bag of potato chips to a computer to a video cassette recorder. It was an added fun event in a busy week. Talented drama students performed adaptations of popular videos on Tuesday and Wednesday. Renditions of "The Homecoming Queen", "Old Time Rock and Rol", "Holiday" and "Ghost Busters" were eagerly received by an ap- preciative audience. Report card distribution is the sad note which ends this week's agenda. April 12 is the dreaded day - so do enjoy the Easter weekend. Parent- teacher interviews wil be held during the evenings of April 15 and 16. CONCERT The Whitby Arts Station Gallery will present classical guitarist Alan Torok-in concert on April 12 at 8 p.m. at the gallery wbicb is located at the corner of Henry and Victoria Sts. Tickets are $6 each and available by calling the gallery at 668-4185. & HONEY BEAR ZDAY CARE CENTRE 7 (Government Licensed Government Approved) 4 NURSERY SCHOOL Q For chi ldren 2 to 5 years old OPEN FROM 6:30 A.M. -6CaP.M. 4 MON.-FRI.S 52 Weeks a Year Except Canadian Statutory Holidays SFULL DAY, HALF DAY & HOURLY ) Q Minutes f rom downtown Whitby, 4 just behind Stokley Van Camp £ŽTHE NEW OWNERS HAVE PROVI[>EI)D *A brand new, total ly renovated4 QGovernment Approved Day Care Centre *An abundance of new toys > and equipment ~3*Government approved staff 1<and Iearning programs. 4 3*3 meals a day prepared by a 7Q 4 nutrtonally aware cook *Learning themes and outings FEW SPACES AVAILABLE x FOR ENROLMENTANI) INFORMATION CAL 91 668-6200 An outstanding young Canadian Greg Olley, (left) president of the Whitby Jaycees is seen here presenting a smaîl plaque to Larry Emmerson (right), bis club's nominee for the Canada Jaycees Five Young Outstanding Canadian awards. According to Bob Richardson of the Whitby Jaycees, the club nominated the 34-year old Emmerson for the award because of bis work in teaching handicapped children to scuba dive. For the last 14 years, the Port Perry resident bas been working with handicapped eilidren at the Crip- pled Children's Centre in Toronto. Ernmerson has even innovated special modifications to scuba gear making the sport more accessible and enjoyable to bandicapped children. In addition to receiving the Ontario Good Citizenship Medal in 1981, Emmerson also won a Gold Medal in the 1981 United Nations Film Festival for bis work on "Free Dive" a movie about scuba diving. Emmerson, a director of the Foundation for Ocean Research, bas also served as chief diver on a new CTV television series called "The Last Frontier" wbich will air this September. He even appeared in four of the episodes: Richardson said that while he was not one of the f ive people chosen for the National award, which went to Marc Garneau and Alex Baumann among others, Emmerson will be the club's nominee next year. Free Press Staff Photo ACYT rugby team returns from England Teachers and studen- ts at Anderson have proven this week that the diversity of learning outside the classroomn can be fun as well as educational. Many members of the faculty a! Anderson have been busy plan- ning field trips for their students now that the spring weatber bas made travelling around easier. This past week, the grade il marketing class bad a pleasant break from routine when tbey travelled to the Raton Centre stores. The grade 12 law class also spent an interesting and educational day listening in on the court cases at Old City Hall in Toronto. The grade 9 biology students bad a day away from regular classes on an excursion to the Toronto Science Centre this pas! week. Members of Ander- son's Anglers Club are gathering up their rods and reels boping for a successful trip to Lake Simcoe. Earlier this montb, on March 5, 42 students and four teachers of Ander- son's Rugby teams left for an exciting 15 day tour of England and Wales. Wile on tour, the boys played 13 rugby matches, visiting sucb places as Ammonguard, Bishopstan, Fisbguard and Broxbourne. The teams were received warmly everywbere tbey went. Altbougb the teams didn't bring back a tropby, tbey brought back many happy memories of an un- lepgettable experience! The rugby players returned from Britain just in time for Ander- sons amazing 'Springbreak Dance" held on March 22 The went to Anderson's har- dworking Lighting Club wbo plan to purchase equipment that will benefit the entire school. The disc jockey was from "The Enter- tainers". There was an impressive light show that accompanied four bours of non-stop music. Plans are being made already for the next montb's dance wbicb promises to be one of Anderson's best dances of theyear! Writers: Sue Hill,. Jane Taylor. Edîtor: Donna Fletcher. Marketing students Four budding marketing and advertising specialists are getting a lîttie career guidance from the Town of Whitby's marketing and economic development department and its director. Jeanette Babington. Ahl four are second yeqr students in Durham Colleges adverlîsing administration programn and during their four-week stint witb the town will become acquainted witb how the municipality promotes itself to attract new industry. They also belped in preparing promotional materials to be sent to am- bassadors of foreign cow."ies residing in Canada and lu Canadian Irade missions abroad. Mayor Bob Attersley (centre) dropped into the deparîmeni one affernoon las! week to se bow tbey were getting along. The students are (from lefi lu righl ('bris Arsenauli. Kelly licers, Sharon Simpson and Sonys Mcîntyre. Free Press Staff Photo POLICE AUCTION DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE FORCE SATU RDAY, APRIL 2th, 1985 Sais Starts 10:00 A.M. By Public Auction Whereas no dlaims have been made by the owner of the property in possession, of the Durham Reglonal Police Force, by reason of havlng been stoien f rom ts owner, or by reason of having been found abandoned In a public place and the Force se unable to ascertan lits rlghtful owner. Further that these articles have been held more than the 3 months required. Articles for auctlon are as foilows: bicycles and miscelaneous items. SALE TO BE HELO AT THE REAR 0F 30 WILLIAM STREET, OSHAWA, ONTARIO. TERMS: Cash Jon M. Jenkins Chief of Police

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