Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, May 19, 1993, Page 5 Municipal govermlent prograrn a 'positive' experience for students By uceRochette "Nothing but positive resuilts" have corne from the youth and civic administration program held by the Town of Whitby for thepast 23 years., "CIt' excellent," says Debi Bentley, administrator of the proogram that teaches students about munici pal government. Each year students from grades il to OAC at Henry Street High School, Anderson CVI and Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Seconda Shoarchsnb their teachers to attend the nnewekrogram. The students are mostly- chosen fromn the history and political science classes at their schools. The students attend seminars on municipal government and on the role of the inayor and council; they attend a council meeting-,there is a panel discussion on the roles of the clerk's, f ire,p arks and recreation, personnel, planig public works, treasury and marketing and economic dveoment depart- ments. The students also study the way the counicil proceeds during meetings, alI the rules and procedures to follow, as well as learning about writing and submitting department head reports. ey then stage a znock council meeting at the end of the program. Students each assume a different role in the municipal government, and then act it out in the meeting. "We've had nothing but positive results from the students involved," says Bentley. WHITBY FIREFIGHTER Randy Tureski shows students <rom lefi> Vicki Mink, Angela Smolarek and Jennifer Tureski the controls of one of the trucks. Students involved in Whitby's youth and civic administration program toured the downtown firehali recently .Ot by Mark Reesor, Whtby Free Press C US TOM CQVER SA VINGS! Rousseau's has joined with Sterling Upholstery and Sanderson Fabrics to bring you the best Custom Cover event of the year. Right now save 25% on the entire Sterling Upholstery and Sanderson Fabric & Wallcovering lines. Choose a great Sanderson fabric at 25% off and put it on your choice of Sterling sofa, chair or loveseat, also at 25% off' If you prefer a Sterling fabric, our whole Sterling line of fine upholstered furniture is on sale at 25% off' Or select Sanderson fabric and wallpaper to create a new look for your windows and walls. Also at 25% off! What a great way to wash the rainy days away. But, like April showers, the savings don't last forever. So, hury in today! Stor Houri C1se.d morday m u T n111A TTu$ -Thuri 104 (%~JU E AI U Fn 09 S#93053 HERITAGE HOUSE imtcd 216 MaI t7 et. Eat. Whitby 6683m1, TomMO Une . 661.t1401>3174242 In-SemeWFuurmCJg AatI* Hotner Flowers homegrown ftowers - nursery quality - wide selection Reasonably priced perennials- plus BOX VAPLANS o 9 HANGIINOBASKETS Hwý. f2 North of Brooklin OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9am-7pm Ample Parking NU OTNER léBrooklin But Ends On You worked hard for your money. it's only fair that it should work hard for you. That's why were offering a 1/4%7 bonus on ail 12 month to 18 month Term Deposits of $1,000 or more. But this offer ends June 3Oth 1993. For more information cali us. soon. c1> Hongkong Bank of Canada Now, what can we do for you? 1200 Dundas Street 666-2300 Studerit re presentatives from the Canada Ernploment Centre for Students will hold two meetings nt the Witby Public Library to help students find a job and keep it. Students can register for one or both meetings. On Wednesday, May 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., the topic will be resumé writing and job search sIdIls. On Wednesday, June 2, 7 to 8:30 p.ni., tips will be given on interviews and employers' expectations. Students should bring a resumé. - Over 25 years combined experi nce .Whtby resîdents -*Members of local & Toronto boards TO BUY OR SELL REAL ESTATE OR ARRANGE MORTGAGE FINANCING CALL Res.--668-4334 W. Frak¶baEstate Ltd. 100% W"oI.Woodo« Wldio HOT DOG BUNS »3dompwstomie r-- TURNO VER ,39PRe 0 Là *e. eso - -j OEN UDY 1380 IlophsStrwt Whiiby 666-ý1,177 1 r-