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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 5 May 2004, p. 12

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Frankovich _ believes combining golf with a chariâ€" ty is a great way to spend a day, which is capped off by dinner and a presentation "To be honest he (Bill from The Apprentice) got lucky," said Frankovich, referring to the popular reality TV show. "Realisticalâ€" ly, golf is the ideal meetâ€" andâ€"greet, networking type thing, which is exactly what you need to do in the real world. "So 1 think that being involved with this golf tourâ€" nament really sets you up well for the future, because this kind of experience is irreplaceable." Frankovich is hoping area golfers feel the same. She‘s opened the invitaâ€" tion to the annual event to anybody in the community, regardless if they have any links to WCT. So sure. in fact, they‘re holding the second annual Matangwe Charity Golf Tournament at the Conestoâ€" ga Country Club May 25. And before Trump could say. "You‘re hired", they raised the stakes and said they‘re looking to raise more than $5,000 at this vear‘s event. t this was The Apprenâ€" Ilil'l’. and Donald Trump gave â€" WCI‘s â€" Hilary Frankovich and Rob Hanâ€" son the chance to organize a charity golf tournament or a Jessica Simpson concert, the high school students would go for the green fees. And why not? After already successfully organizing a fundraiser for the Matangwe Hospital proâ€" ject in Kenya last year, which raised more than $4,000, they‘re sure they can do it again. WCI students organize second annual charity golf tournament By Bos Vrsanac Chromicle Staff While Frankovich admitâ€" ted her dad was more of a fan of The Apprentice than she was, the truth of what subâ€"standard conditions people are suffering from in Africa is all the reality check some people need. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go to buildâ€" ing and maintaining health and educational facilities for the African village that WCI teacher Stephen Scott and his wife Sylvia once called home. about who that money is going to help in Africa. Hilary Frankovich practises her golf swing outside WCI, in preparation for the school‘s second annual charity golf tournament, May 25 at Conestoga Country Club. "The more people we can "Part of the evening proâ€" gram is done by Mr. Scott and it really raises awareâ€" ness," said Frankovich. "I get out, the more that we can help this project," said Frankovich. "It‘s an appeal to the community and we hope people learn more about this worthwhile proâ€" ject." Tickets for the tournaâ€" ment are $100 and include a motorized golf cart, compleâ€" mentary drink, dinner and evening program. The price also includes a $25 taxâ€"deductible donation to the charity. tGI ; C pP?Y T 7 ¢ L.« 3 ¢ 4 bLSsiYCLE (WATLRLOO CHRONICLE "It‘s after the May 24 weekend, so we hope that people are in the golfing mood," said Frankovich, who had to battle a lateâ€" April snowstorm to get the last event teed off. Anyone interested in parâ€" ticipating in the tournament can contact the student activities office at WCI at 884â€"9590, ext. 2627. While last year was a building year for the fundraiser, the successful organizers of the first event hope to have some experiâ€" ence to fall back on. think that helps." son vrgaNAc Pâ€"0TO Composters will be distributed from 7 a.m. to noon, while quantities last, from the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, East Avenue, Kitchener, and the Cambridge Centre, 355 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge. Rainbarrels will not be distributed at this event. For more information about the Region‘s Com:â€" poster Distribution Event, call the Compost informaâ€" tion line at 883â€"5100 or visit the Region of Waterloo Web site at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/ . The Region of Waterloo will be hosting a Backyard Composter Distribution this Saturday, May 8, ending Compost Awareness Week. The Norseman Earth Machine has again been selected as the backyard composter to be distributed to residents at no charge. The region will be“distribuling composters on a firstâ€"come, firstâ€"served basis (one composting unit per household) on the day of the event. The event will include a food drive. Residents are invited to contribute nonâ€"perishable food items or cash donations to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and the Cambridge Selfâ€"Help Food Bank. DeJong believes the decisions, action plans and navigation people make through life, combined with compassion, enjoyment and evaluation, move people in a direction that makes life truly rewarding. DeJong encourages and guifies everyane with a metaphorical, easyâ€"toâ€"follow, fiveâ€"step model that is sure to inspire all who read it to live the best life they can. The launch will take place this Friday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Chapters Waterloo. The book takes an enriching look at the compoâ€" nents in of life that can directly affect the success and happiness people achieve. The St. Jacob‘s Midwives Association will be holdâ€" ing their Spring Tea, celebrating 10 years of Midwifery in Ontario, this Saturday, May 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Everyone is welcome. For more information, con tact St. Jacobs Midwives at 664â€"2542. Chapters Waterloo is pleased to welcome author Deborah DeJong for a launch of her newly released book: Dance: Five Steps to Living Your Best Life. Tea celebrates midwifery Region hosts composter distribution Book portrays dance as the key to a happy life

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