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Page 22, Whitby Free Press, Wedrwesday, April 27,1994 >Carpenteir rhome ofliially a heritage Sstructure TENANTS Moya Collins (right) and daughter Christina hold a House, as historically significant. The three-bay, storey- plaque designatirig their residence, the William Carpenter and--a-halt clapboard house was buit around 1854. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press OA: By Sharon A0 oganization Alcoholics Anonyit residents deal wvi blems. The Oshawa branches of Overe ous (OA) are for either overweigli bulimic. According toE real naine), Ove 'addiction,' and sc tured along the Alcoholies Anonyrr The two orgai hielpig to ovi Stevenson share the samne 12 steps and n modeled after traditions of healing in thieir rule nous helpa local books. ith weight pro- T7heir meetings follow a regu- lar format. They discuss volun- a and Aj ax teer work, business, and share -eaters Anonym- their personal experiences. those who are This creates a very «personal» it, anorexic or atmosphere of strong kinship and honesty within the organiza- Betty (not hier tion. reating is an Despite the personal nature of OA was struc- OA ineetin!&s, they are not closed sanie lnes as sessions. lowever, participants nOUS. inaintain anonymity by speaking nizations even on a first-nanie basis only. er corne overeating The meetings, as well as the telephone, serve as a lifeline for many members. Before meetings, OA often holds 'Step Studies' for members who wish to share their experience in different ways. For example, the first steP_ study involves admitting one s powerlessness over food and sharing a related experience. Betty suggests that newcomers attend six weeks of meetings before they decide if QA is for them, because different people head each meeting and share their own experiences. Meetings are held three times a week at the two Oshawa branches and one in Ajax. For, further information, con- tact Nancy at 579-5288 (Monday meetings), Linda at 668-8039 (Tuesday) and Heidi at 686-0473 (Thursday). The Whitby Local Architec- tural Cosrain Advisory Comnuttee (LACAG) mounted the designation plaque for the William Carpenter House, 413 Byron St. . in Whitby, en Saturday. The three-bay, storey-and-a- half, T-form clapboard house, built around 1854, was designated for architectural and histonical. reasons as a representative example of mid-l9th century housing and evolution. Although it lias been expanded several turnes, it las not lot the integrity of scale and form. LACAC is a cominittee of the Town of Whitby that advises the council on local heritage matters. The committee encourages the designation and preservation of historically and architecturally important properties. The Whitby Lioness Club will nieet on Wedfnesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., at the Centennial Bui ding, room 118. For more information call 668-944 or 668-2268. .........*..,...... . SUSAN TAYLOR crowns Phyllis Hanna as TOPS (Take Off Pou nds Sensibly) division winnfer at a recent meeting of the non-profit weight Ioss group. Hanna lost 31 pounds. The group welcomes new people, and meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9&pm. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Cali Eleanor at 66&~9487 for more information. Photo by Ma" Reeso, Whilby Free Press 1380 HOPKINS ST., UNIT 3, WHUTBY 668- 3707 Z