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building some communal service on our property. But in terms of the specific proposal, that remains to be sorted out," said Zipursky.
"I expect that as early as next week there may be a meeting to begin looking at the proposal in a lot more detail and determine what is feasible."
The academy is proposing to lease space to build a 13,000 to 15,000 square foot, three-storey facility with imderground parking. The prepaid lease would give the academy the southeast corner of the JCC parking lot. Tlie rectangular parking area facing 41st Avenue will not be aflected by the development. Zipursky said the academy's past financial woes are of concern.
The Orthodox day school almost shut down this year due to a lack of money. An llth-hour fund-raising drive allowed the school to re-open its doors in mid-September.
"Tlie subcommittee would look at that to be assured that Hebrew Academy is well in control of their capital and operating requirements," said Zipursky. "The centre is in no position to subsidize it," he added.
"I think they're getting their act together. They have been working very hard to get their financial house in order."
Academy administrators have not asked the JCC for funding assistance.
It isn't known how much the facility would cost. □
Teens head to Chicago for youth conference
Five Lower Mainlanders will attend USY convention.
KYLE BERGER STAFF REPORTER
Five teens from the Lower Mainland will join more than 1,000 Jewish youths from across North America Dec. 27, for the annual United Synagogue Youth (USY) International Convention.
David Bluman, Kayla Caraway and Shira-Rose Wilensky from Vancouver and Matthew Rossoffand Lome Wolinsky from Richmond will be attending the 48th annual convention as representatives of the Pacific Northwest's Pinwheel region.
Richmond's Tova Wolinsky, who will make the trip to Chicago as an advisor for the region, told the Bulletin that the convention is an opportunity for youth to spend several days surrounded by Judaism in a positive environment.
"The educational and social action programs at the convention are excellent and it's always so amazing when you can get more than 1,000 Jewish teenagers together in one room," she explained. "The feeling at the opening ceremonies is always incredible."
Tlie theme of the four-day convention, the largest yearly gathering of its kind in the world, is "Am Yisrael Chai: Celebrating Israel in our lives." It will provide participants with opportunities to attend workshops, classes and group activities that will add to the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Israel.
"Tliroughout tlie past 50 years, Israel has played an important role for Jews worldwide," said Jules Gutin, USY director. "Now, more than ever, it is important that teenagers can establish their personal connection to Israel and discover how it impacts upon their daily lives as Jewish leaders."
As part of a convention tradition, participants will spend Dec. 30 taking part in social action projects throughout the host city. Tliey will volunteer with several projects such as the Kagen Home for the Blind and the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and will also visit hospitals and nursing homes to bring cheer to patients.
Marsha Goldwaser, co-ordi-nator of the volunteer efforts, emphasized the importance of the community projects to the educational goals of the USY program. "Part of our objective is to teach the Jewish values ofgemi-lilt chasadim (acts of loving kindness) and tikkun olam (repairing the world)," she said. "It is nice to make a positive impact on the surrounding community while teaching youth the importance of helping oUiers, regardless of their faith or race."
The 33 Pinwheel region delegates will spend a few days at a pre-convention with a USY chapter in Long Grove, 111., beginning Dec. 23, before heading to Chicago. □
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BIG BLUE 11 479 4.45 29 2.64 7 1 3 17
GREEN GATORS 12 65 5.42 40 3.33 7 3 2 16
WHITE SHARKS 11 45 4.09 44 4 5 2 4 14
PURPLE 11 44 4 34 3.09 5 5 1 11
GOLDEN BEARS 10 24 2.4 33 3.3 2 5 3 7
BLACK PANTHERS 11 31 2.82 48 4.36 2 7 2 6
RED ROCKETS . 10 21 2.1 51 5.1 2 7 1 5
PLAYER NAME LINE GOALS ASSISTSPOINTS
Mark David 3 7 10 17
Richard DeForest • 1 11 4 15
Eric Labis 1 11 4 15
David Lecovin 2 9 6 15
Darren Morris 2 2 10 12
Irwin Lupo 1 8 3 11
Ron Bakonyi 3 6 5 11
Mike Fish 3 6 4 10
Mark Spevakow 1 5 5 10
Brent Zacks 1 2 8 10
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