On Saturday, November 24, community residents, staff, volunteers and invited guests will gather at the Rabbittown Community Centre to celebrate it’s 15th anniversary. The event will be marked by the unveiling of a monument honouring the community and the raising of a flag depicting the centre’s new logo.
Located at 26 Graves Street, the Rabbitown Community Centre is a multi-purpose facility that also serves the residents of Empire Avenue, Hoyles Avenue and Little Street, as well as Mitchell, Stabb, Cowperthwaite and Keegan Courts. The centre opened its doors in 1986 in a housing unit that was provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing (NLHC). The corporation continues to maintain the property and provides base level operating funding to the centre.
From the beginning, the primary goal of the centre has been to improve the lives of families by providing a wide range of programs and services with special emphasis on the needs of children and youth. During the past fifteen years, the centre, with its dedicated staff and volunteers, has far exceeded this goal. It offers a wide range of programs including an After School Drop-In Program, Healthy Baby Club, Parents and Tots Program and a Saturday morning Breakfast Program.
Paula Bradbury, the centre’s executive director, commented on the significance and excitement
surrounding the 15th anniversary celebration. ” We are pleased to have the opportunity to say thank-you to community members, volunteers and staff who have been involved with, and contributed to, the centre for the last 15 years. We would also like to acknowledge the support and encouragement that we receive from our many community partners including NLHC, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Health and Community Services and the School Children’s Food Foundation, just to name a few. We are delighted that representatives from these organizations will be able to share in our anniversary celebration.”
The mission of the Rabbittown Community Centre is to provide access and opportunity for community members to participate in social, health, recreational, educational and employment services and, on November 24, staff, volunteers and community residents will celebrate the centre’s success in fulfilling this mission.
Participating at the ceremony will be Lloyd Matthews, MHA for St. John’s North, representing Oliver Langdon, Minister Responsible for Housing. Mr. Matthews said, “I’ve had the opportunity to visit several community centres and see first hand the difference that they make in the communities they serve. The staff and volunteers of the Rabbittown Community Centre should be very proud of the work that they do, and the fact that they have now reached this very important milestone. I wish them many more years of success.”
The 15th anniversary celebration for the Rabbittown Community Centre will be held at 26 Graves Street, and is set to begin at 1:00 pm.
Date: Saturday, November 24, 2001
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Rabbittown Community Centre
26 Graves Street
St. John’s, NF
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
Oliver Langdon, minister responsible for housing, today announced the recipients of nine $750 scholarships awarded by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC).
Each year, NLHC awards scholarships to high school graduates and adults pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarships are awarded to children of clients, children of employees and adult clients returning to school. Awards are offered on a regional basis — Avalon/East, Central and Western/Labrador.
“I would like to congratulate all of the winners of our NLHC scholarships for this year, as well as all applicants who applied. The pursuit of a post-secondary education takes a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment. A post-secondary education is an important step on the way to achieving their goals. I commend all of the scholarship winners and wish them well in their future endeavours,” said Minister Langdon.
AVALON/EAST
Madonna Dillon, winner of the adult scholarship, is currently attending Memorial University in St. John’s where she is currently enrolled in the pre-social work program. Ms. Dillon was chosen for the award based on an interview that assessed initiative, need, and community and work experience.
Evan Nash, son of Mary Nash, is the winner of an NLHC clients’ children scholarship. Evan graduated from Booth Memorial High School with an average of 81 per cent in level III courses. He is currently attending Memorial University in St. John’s.
Adrianne Power is the daughter of Paul Power, Director of Administrative Services and the Corporate Secretary of NLHC. Adrianne graduated from Booth Memorial High School with an average of 84 per cent in level III courses. She is currently attending Memorial University in St. John’s completing the courses required for first year general studies, with a concentration in French.
CENTRAL
John Rowe, winner of the NLHC adult scholarship, is currently attending College of the North Atlantic, Clarenville campus, and his program of study is carpentry. Mr. Rowe was chosen for the award based on an interview that assessed initiative, need and community and work experience.
Adam Smith, son of Paula Jackman, is the winner of an NLHC clients’ children scholarship. He
graduated from Gander Collegiate with an average of 84.5 per cent in level III courses. Adam is currently attending the College of the North Atlantic in Gander, where he is enrolled in the Computer Support Specialist Program.
Gina Gill is the daughter of Ronald and Verna Gill. Ronald is a Housing Administration Officer in NLHC’s Gander Regional Office. Gina graduated from Gander Collegiate with an average of 88 per cent in level III courses. She is currently attending St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, where she is pursuing a degree in English.
WESTERN/LABRADOR
Robin Rennie, winner of the adult scholarship, is currently attending Memorial University of
Newfoundland, Sir Wilfred Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook. Ms. Rennie is pursuing a degree in Fine Arts. Ms. Rennie was chosen for the award based on an interview that assessed initiative, need, and community and work experience.
Victoria Warren, daughter of Angela Warren, is the winner of an NLHC clients’ children scholarship. She graduated from Herdman Collegiate in Corner Brook with an average of 84 per cent in level III courses. Victoria is currently attending Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in Corner Brook, where she is enrolled in her first year general studies.
Steven Duffy is the son of Miriam and Frank Duffy. Miriam is a Clerk Typist in NLHC’s Stephenville Regional Office. Steven graduated from Stephenville High School with an average of 93 per cent in level III courses. He is attending Dalhousie University in Halifax where he is pursuing a degree in Engineering.
Winners of the adult scholarships are selected based on an interview that assesses initiative, need and community work experience.
Winners of the clients’ and employees’ children scholarships are chosen based on their overall average in level III courses. Applicants must achieve a minimum average of 75 per cent in final year high school courses to be considered eligible.
For further information, contact:
Madonna Walsh, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3059
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
Last year, Tech Construction Ltd was awarded a $411,000 contract by NLHC to start a roof replacement program for 43 duplex, bungalow-style units in the Oakes subdivision of Corner Brook. Recently, Tech Construction Ltd. was awarded a $35,000 contract to complete roofing repairs to this subdivision. The $35,000 contract now concludes the roof replacement program. The announcement was made today by Oliver Langdon, Minster responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC).
Earlier this year, Tech Construction Ltd. also completed roofing on 20, Oakes II two-storey units valued at $78,000. In addition, NLHC personnel from the Corner Brook regional office are currently completing modernization and improvement work on four units at Oakes II. This work includes window, siding and door replacement, and minor repairs on roofs and landings at an estimated cost of $66,000.
“The roof replacement program is part of the corporation’s on-going commitment to extend the life of its housing properties,” said Minister Langdon. “This expenditure and others like it enhance the value of public housing within the community and assists in providing much-needed economic stimulus throughout the province.”
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca