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Marg Burdine of the Vancouver Volunteer Centre, wiii conduct a workshop for the National Council of Jewish Women Volunteer Bureau at the Centre this Monday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to noon. The event is open to all members of the Jewish community.
Spokesmen stated that volun-teerism offers an opportunity for both men and women to develop and share their special skills, explore new areas of interest and, for the newly-retired, to begin a second career. Volunteers* time commitments can be tailored to fit their individual needs and schedules.
Coordinator Shirley Kort advises that "there are.many programs in our Jewish community offering challenging opportunities for the volunteer, such as: delivering *Kosher Meals-oh-Wheels* and giving support to a handicapped shut-in; screening pre-schoolers for hearing disabilities; teachers* assistants (especially with foreign language skills); library aides; welcoming and assisting newcomers through the difficulties of settling in a new community; hospital visiting; driving disabled and handicapped; assisting With cultural arts activities, etc.** :
Placement, interviews will be arranged to help volunteers assess where they would be interested in working.
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HAROLD GRUNFELD, a native of Vancouver, was called to the B.C. Bar on Sept. 10. A graduate of Vancouver Talmud Torali and Eric Hamber High school, Mr. Grunfeld attended Yeshiva Univierslty in New York and was accepted into UBC Law school after his third year at Y.U. He articled with the firm of Huberman, Milos and CristaU and has now opened his own law practice at 305-1037 W.* Broadway. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grunfeld, he is married to the former Rose-Ellen Shecter.
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Workshop co-chairmen are Irma Zack and Shirley Kort. Members serving over the past months to initiate this Volunteer Bureau are: Claire Forrai, Noreen Glassner, Zoe Gropper, Gail James, Penny Fishman, Ruth Kaplan, Rose Marie Glassman, Monica Moster, Elaine Shapray, Paula Lenga, Dorothy Pelzman, Minnie Toft, Lois Stark, Gert Snider, Harriet Ratner, Leyla Sacks. ,
Further, information about.the workshop or the Volunteer Bureau is available at 261-0112 or from Shirley Kort at 263-7855.
Seminar Wed:
Why blow*Shofar'on Rosh Hash-ona? What is the background and meahitfg of the prayers^ recited in the High Holiday prayer book? Why is Yom Kippur a fast day? What is the origin bPapples and honey^ on Rosh Hashona?
These and many other details to make this holiday season more meaningful will be discussed by Rabbi Yisrcrel Shusterman, educational director Of Chabad House, this Wednesday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. at Eitz Chaim Congregation, 9211 Blundell road^ in Ribhmond.
"This period^ of time particularly, has so much meaning, yet so many are' not aWare of the richness and beauty of these holidays," Rabbi Shusterman commented. "This seminar will give the opportunity to discuss and explore^^andias such, appreciate more greatly, the High HoUdays.**
The seminar is open tp the public and there Js iioi^i^tihaite^ Further informiatioii Ts^kvaiikble fromlR^^bi Shusterman at Chabad Hotise^24-2400. :^
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Gert Snider, Centre coordinator of adult education; ciiltiiral artsand family programs, has announced that a new Israeli performing dance troupe will start in September.
To be called the Sharon Dancers, this new troupe will be led by Leah Levy Jackson. Spokesmen noted that she has gained considerable (experience and skill in Israeli folk-dance through being involyed in the Habonim movement j teaching daiicr ing for several years at CamR Miriam, and performing with .Oalil Dancers for two years. She has choreographed and staged the dances for Habohiiln's Neshef for three consecutive years.
Those wishing to be a part of the new Sharon Dancers may audition this Sunday Sept. 16,11 a.m. at the Centre. Further details are available from Leah Jackson it 736-2131 or the Centre at 266-9111.
Advises 'families' conference
NEW YORK - :^Charlotte G. Holstein, head of the American Jewish Committee!s national coin* mittee on the role of wpnien, has been appointed by President Carter to serve on the^ advisory committee for the forthepmihg White House, conference on families. MiS. Holstein IS a member of the board o^ governors of the AJC.
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Province of British Columbia
PUBLIC HEARINGS
the followirig Gomrrilssioners were appointed In accordance with the British Columbia Public Inquiries Act:
Dr. David V.Bates, Chairman Dr. James W. Murray Mr. Valter Raudsepp
Within the Terms of Reference, the Commissioners are to inquire Into the adequacy of existing measures to provide protection in all aspects of uranium mining In British Columbia/ In particular, they are to examine the adequacy of existihg Federal and Provincial requirements in British Columbia ion
(a) The protection of the health and safety of workers associated with exploration, mining and milling of uranium,
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(b) The protection of the environment, and
(c) The protection of the Public.
Oh cpmpletlon of the Inquiry^ the Commissioners will make recommendations to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council for setting and mairitalning standards for workers and public safety, and for protection of the environment in respect to exploration, mining and milling of urainium ores. *
The Commissioners have completed their Initial series of Commuhlty Hearings and on-site inspections of uraniunri deposits. Further Community Hearings will be ischeduled early In 19^^^
PHASING OF TECHNICAL HEARINGS
The Technical Hearings are to be held In accordance with the follow-
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Biological Pathways, Groundwater, Surface Water, Atmosphere, Reclamation, Long Tei'm Control, Monitoring and other matters related to the Environment.
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Low Level Radiation, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Dosimetry and Monitoring
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Land Use Conflicts, Employment, Community Impaicts
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THESE HEARINGS WILL BE HELD DAILY 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. ^ DEVONSHIRE HOTEL 849 West Georgia Street, VANCOUVER, B.C. V6C 1P8
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Empress Holel, Government VICTORIA, B.C. V8W 1W5
If required, additional Hearings will be held in March 1980.
Expert witfiesses representing public interest groups, industry, government ministries and agencies, will be appearing at the appropriate Hearings.
•For further ihformatibn please contact the Executive Secretary at the address below.
On behalf of the Commission Brig. G@n. E. D. Danby (retired) Executive Secretary Royal Commission of Inquiry into Uranium Mining 3724 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V6R 2C1 Telephone: (604) 224-2014
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