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PAGE 6, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. 1984. WHITBY FREE PRESS Speaking to You By SCOTT FENNE LL .1.1 (PC - Ontario) Season's greetings No doubt you have found the pace a little hectic throughout the last few days with last minute cooking and cleaning, shopping and wrapping, and travelling or preparing to be with those that you love. Eventually, the hustle and bustle subsides, and before we resume our usual routines there is the time to realize how much our family and friends really mean to us. We reflect upon the events of the year gone past and we begin to make plans for the year to corne. The times have been difficult for some in the con- stituency of Ontario, as they have been- for rnany throughout the country. The recession hasleft its mark on millions of Canadians. I sincerely believe, however, that we can be optimistic about the new year. Steps have been initiated to re-open Canada to the business of the world. With more investment from other countries we will be able to create the jobs that we so desperately require to return to being a productive nation. The importance of the small business sector, with respect to its potential to create jobs, has been recognized. Small businesses will no longer be ignored by the Government, and in fact steps have been taken to make it easier for them to fill the positions which are currently vacant. I believe that Canadians will not forget the recession quickly, but I also believe that a new con- fidence will develop in the next year: that we can do better. Please keep in mind that I am always ready to try and aid you should you have problems. You can con- tact me either at my constituency office in Pickering (686-0432) or at my Ottawa office (613-995- 5381). I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to represent you in Ottawa, and to wish you all the best throughout the Holiday Season and 1985. Merry Christnas- everyone! New program designed to take young people off welfare and give them job skills Unernployed young people, receiving social assistance will benefit from a new program jointly announced by the Ministry of Community and Soeial Services and the Regional Municipality of Durham. Frank Drea, Minister of Community and Social Services said that the cost for the new Youth Employment Preparation Program will be shared by his ministry and the Region of Durham. The ministry will provide 80 per cent towards the $69,550 program, while the rnunicipality wil] pick up the remaining costs. The program is aimed at disadvantaged young people between the ages of 16 and 24 such as school drop outs who have no work experien- ce and have been on welfare for an extended period of time. It will provide these people with individualized preparation training and support to help them to get jobs. "Many of the young people on our social assistance roll lack the education and skills required to successfully compete for jobs," said Regional Chairman Gary Herrema. "These youth require special at- tention, training and support in order -for the to market their talents and reserve a place for themselves in the labour force." Under the Youth Em- ployment. Preparation Program, the Youth Employment Coun- selling Centre and the John Howard Society will provide a wide range of employment services for the disad- vantaged youth. A per- sonal employment strategy will be set up for each job seeker and depending on the needs of the individual, a program of academic upgrading, skill training and job search techniques will be im- plenented. Once the individual is ready to enter the job market, the program will be extended to provide that person with the support to assist them in their search for çmployment and follow- up to ensure that they maintain their position in the work force. "This program reflec- ts the co-operation bet- ween the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Ministry of Community and Social Services in identifying and developing solutions to combat the problems of youth unemployment," said Drea. "We will increase employment oppor- tunities for youth and decrease the number of young people requiring social assistance," he added, highlighting the Youth Employment Preparation Program. This program is part of the $120 million em- ployment package þrovided to the Ministry of Community and Social Services over three years as part of the Treasurer's budget last May. Letter to the editor.... Reader doesn t think cyclists and pedesitria ns have a pro blern Dear Sir: I am puzzled and up- set to read about the proposed change in the by-law controlling the use 0fabicycles on town sidewalks in Whitby. I am puzzled because I am not aware that an acute problem exists between cyclists and pedestrians in our town. To insist that any full- size bicycles travelaon the road with cars and trucks poses a much greater threat to human life. Furthermore, most of the cyclists are young people, under 16 years 0f age who could not be prosecuted for breaking a by-law. We would therefore end up with a by-law that discriminates against adult cyclists. For a family such as ours, where cycling is not only a fun and wholesome activity, but also a means of getting to and from school and work, such a by-law would curtail many of our outings together. My husband and I have always taught our two young children of nine T HE DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION WINTER NIGHT SCHOOL PROGRAM AT ANDERSOÃ"N C.V.I. 400 ANDERSON ST., WH ITBY BEGINS DURING WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 1 REGISTER ON MON. OR TUES., JANUARY 7 OR 8 FROM 7:00-9:00 P.M. AT THE SCHOOL FOR THE FOLLOWING NON-CREDIT COURSES BALLROOM DANCING - TUES. BRIDGE-BASIC -WED. CAKE DECORATING-BASIC - TUES. CREATIVE WRITING - TUES. FITNESS FOR WOMEN - TUES. GERMAN-INTER. '-TUES 7-8 P.M. HOW TO WRITE A REPORT - WED. LEARN TO TYPE-INTER. - WED. MICROCOMPUTERS-INTER. - TUES. 8-10 P.M. QUILTING (HAND) - WED. RUG HOOKING - TUES. TAI C'HI -TUES. OR WED. 985 BALLROOM DANCING-ADV. - WED. BRIDGE-INTER. ADV. -TUES. COOKING WITH HERBS - WED. FITNESS FOR MEN - WED. GERMAN-BEGIN - TUES. 8-10 P.M. GRAMMAR FOR BUSINESS - TUES. LEARN TO TYPE-BEGIN - TUES. MICROCOMPUTERS - TUES. 6-8 P.M. PHOTOGRAPHY-BEGIN - WED. QUILTING (MACHINE) - TUES. SILK FLOWER ARRANGING - WED. WOODWORKINC 1- MON. 7-9:30 P.M. WOODWORKING Il - TUES. 7-9:30 P.M. ADULT BASIC LITERACY - WED. ALL CLASSES ARE FROM 7-9 P.M. FOR 10 WEEKS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED SOME COURSES REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR MATERIALS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 576-4600 EXT. 204 m and five, that a bicycle is not simply a toy, but a means of transportation to be treated with respect. We take time to ride with them, teaching them to be aware of pedestrians as well as road safety. We ride on the sidewalks because the roads are simply too busy and dangerous. How could we safely supervise our children riding on the sidewalk if we are forced to use the road? This proposed change would also apply to ail pathways, even those considered in our neigh- bourhood as the,'cycle paths'. We are fortunate to have on our doorstep a network of pathways linking us with other subdivisions and their parks, but suddenly we could no longer enjoy these safe bicycle routes. The only safe route to Anderson High School would also be off- limits for our students.I can only wonder why the town wishes to do this! Far from limiting the use of bikes, our town should encourage their use. Today, for instan- ce, our whole family en- joyed a leisurely trip to you.send it, *SeA 0t Yourdonation toa uistmasSeals helps peopletobreathe easy. 'iX1 H I ING ASS( X lÄlHON the downtown core on our bikes. We encoun- tered almost no pedestrian traffic and walked our bikes through the busier main street sidewalks. There, free of parking headaches, we patronized local stores to the tune of $250. Had we taken the car we should be much more likely to end up at the Oshawa Centre. I strongly urge other cyclists to let the Town Council know their views before we find ourselves unable to en- joy safe cycling. Yours truly, (Mrs.) Jacky Bramma Whitby. One of Solway's peanut butter dishes is untried CONT'D FROM PG. 5 make it smooth but not runny, add two egg yolks to make it firm. Bake the crusted casserole dish in a moderate to high oven long enough to make it firm. Remove. Cool. Spread in peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate. Reserve the egg whites for something else. (Most homes have bowls filléd with egg white and unless you make souffles or meringues, you don't know what to do with them.) EDITOR'S NOTE: This recipe exists only on paper. It has never ever been tried or tested. Mr. Solway has assured us that he will try it soon and pass on the results. Readers are invited to try it out at their own risk. If you have enjoyed these reminders that I am not only human, but loveable, please let this paper know. I am prepared to share more of my kitchen fantasies, some of which have proven success. In future columns you may read: My own special pancakes, made for and served exclusively by the Marigold Dinner Playhouse as an appetizer before dinner; An interesting and delectable variation on the famous "Bubble and Squeak" beloved of millions of Brits. A wonderfully inexpensive sauteed dish (quick and cheap) made with chicken livers and vaguely resembling the gastronomie treat served by better Italian restaurants called "Spaghetti Caruso." A recipe which is not my favourite but demands inclusion in an eclectic column about deviant foods - Nuala's Potato Cakes. I promised no controversy. If I were Santa Claus I would promise more. 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