Whitby Free Press, Wednesday. Deoember 27,19U , page 3 Communt effort provides many Christmas hampers The Children's Aid Society of Durham Region says there was an "overwhelming" response to the Christmas hamper program. "Mhe response by the commulnity to our request for additional help bas been overwhelming" says James Dubray, executive director. "As of Dec. 20, we have been able to provide gifts and food for ail identified familles and teens. To date 137 familles and teens who are involved with the CAS will have a brighter Christmas because the community. cares about those who have less." A supply of toys and non- perishable -food goods bas also been donated which will be used to MIl last minute emergency Christmas hampers. Last year a total of 126 familles *Brooklin Square Boy Pizza (Ashburn & Myrie) and teens received hampers through 'the program. It ls anticipated that by the time Christmas is over, about 150 families and teens will have been aided by the program. "More than half of the hampers that have been filled have been as a resuit of our appeal for assistance. Many of these donors are families who want their children to understand that there is more to Christmas than receiving expensive toys under-the tree." GM employees helped more than 40 families and teens. Teachers at R.S. McLaughlin CVI give up spare time just before Christmas each year to construct wooden rockcing horses in the school woodworkcing shop. The memýbers of Bill Rossney's Scout troop opted for a food drive for familles in need, in lieu of their yearly gift exchange. coverage of ALL the homes and/or ousinesses in VVfhtD OR to selected areas only, cal[ the WHITBY FREE PRESS - 668-6111. If you did flot get a flyer which is listed for full distribution, give us acali. 0I ATYE11ON E RE MG Our offices will be closed December 23, 1995 through January 2, 1996 inclusive to accommodae this move. We- will re-open for business at our new location on January 3, 1996.' The deadline for advertising in th e Wed. Jan. lOth issue is Monday, January 8 at 12 noon. De-fer Da-Paymhents Fer-De-Car Fer-Na-Na-Na-Na Na-Ninety Days.. S*.. .....(Sung to da tune of "Deck da Halls") Plus a large selectkmn ofpreviously owned Saturus! A Different Kind of Comipany a A. Different Kind of Car 1520 Dundas St. E., Whitby e (905) 430-2350 VOLTJNTEERS The Oshawa and District Association for -Community Living, which supports children and «aduits who have 'a developmental disabiity, requires individuals for help in the administrative offices for support In leisure and recreational opportunities. Cal Suzanne at 576-3261. e s Q4~ av