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* Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 10, 1988 This Week Is Being Celebrated as Big Sisters Week in Canada Safety at Goodyear Plant Brings Reward by Carolyn Hepburn . Karen Kinsman remembers remembers what it is like to be 13 years old. The 28-year-old Bowmanville Bowmanville woman is half of a very .successful match with the Big Sisters of Newcastle- Oshawa-Whitby. / Thirteen-year-old Nanci- Anne Petrie is the other half. The two have been matched since March 1987 and both agree that it has made a difference in their lives. ' Under the mandate of the. Big Sisters program, the .pair is supposed to meet at least once a week for several several hours. While neither of .them punches a time clock for appointments, they somehow manage to make the time. As they explain it, the .friendship is worth the effort. effort. "If I have a problem I can .talk to Karen and get it off my chest," said Nanci- Anne. ; Both admit that their first 'meeting caused some nervous nervous feelings. But, it wasn't long before the friendship was struck for good. Their activities have included included roller-skating, swimming, a trip to the movies or a chance to sit down and talk. All Big and Little Sisters meet on a monthly basis for group activities. "It gives you the feeling of being part of an organization," organization," said Karen. One of the first steps to becoming a Big Sister is attending attending an orientation. A presentation by a Big Sister gives interested women a chance to talk to someone who is actually in the program. program. Karen and Nanci- Anne recently attended one such orientation in order to give some insight for potential potential Big Sisters about what to expect. Nanci-Anne admitted that she was nervous about Youth Bowling League Saturday, January 30, 1988. 4-Steps Singles - Seniors - Danielle Big Canoe, Stephen Brown. Juniors - Cheri Richards, Sean Sansom. . .. Bantams - Julie Guster r son, Matthew Both well. 4-Steps Teams - Seniors- Boys only - Randy Mulder, Dale Dickson, Nathan Brooks, Michael Holmes and Eddie Cook. Juniors - Boys - J. McFeeters, S. Pappas, M. Brooks, Michael Chomey and Michael Drummond. Girls - Tisha Harrison, Marcy Sutherland, Krista Killens, Donna Rodgers, Tracy Burris. Bantams - Boys - Jason Vickery, Brad Humber, Ryan Flint, Jeffery Pearson, Brent Huggins. Girls - Amanda Welsh, Buffy Rodgers, Sonya Vickery, Vickery, Kerrie Lowe, Andrea Petre. The 4-Steps Zone Finals .are being held in Lindsay and Peterborough on Sunday, Sunday, February 28th at the time and lanes you have been notified. SENIORS - Team Standings Standings - Evans - 21; Big Canoe - 12; Hanc -13; Brown -10. High Singles - D Dickson - 254, 221, 206; M. Holmes - 273; T. Hanc - 249; N. Brooks - 241; C. Smith - 236, 218; S. Houston - 235, 216; R. Mulder-213 Mulder-213 204. High Triples - D. Dickson - 681; T. Hanc - 610; R. Mulder Mulder - 610; M. Holmes - 601. JUNIORS - Team Standings Standings - Hoult - 21; Kingsley - 21; Brooks -17; McFeeters - 14; Harrison -14; Pappas - 12; Buma - 9; Whalen - 4. High Singles - K. Killens - 246, 217; C. Richards - 242, ' 236; D. Rodgers - 241; T. Terry Terry - 236; T. Burns - 231; T. Harrison - 226, 223; M. Sutherland Sutherland - 223,202,201. High Triples - C. Richards - 670; K. Killens - 628; M. Sutherland Sutherland - 626; T. Harrison - 618. BANTAMS - Team Standings - Lynx - 25; Ocelot - 22; Leopard. - 20; Bobcat - 19; Jaguar - 17; Sabre -14; Tiger -13; Cougar - 9; Panther Panther - 8; Cheetah - 7; Puma - 7; Lion-7. High Singles - A. Brown - 205, 166; R. Flint - 185; B. Huggins - 178; B. Rodgers - 173; S. Maillet -162; J. Gus- terson -154; A. Welsh -152; A. Petre -151. High Triples - A. Brown - 499; R. Flint - 453; B.Rodgers - 444; A. Welsh - 423; B. Huggins Huggins - 417; J.Gusterson - 409; J. Vickery - 406. TYKES - Team Standings - Bengals -17; Saints -13; Eagles-13; Eagles-13; Giants-11; Steelers -10; Colts -10; Dolphins -10; Jets -10; Bills - 9; Rams - 9; Browns - 6; Rnidorë - 2. High Singles - C. Peldink - 142,132; G. Lenmnn -134, 119; A. Millson -131,117; T. Thomson -129, 111. High Doubles - C. Peldink - 274; G. Lenmnn - 253; A. Millson - 248; J. Thomson - 240; A. Burtch - 204. speaking to a roomful of strangers but acknowledged acknowledged that it is a help to hear from someone who has benefited from the program. program. Both Karen and Nanci- Anne offer advice to anyone who is thinking of getting involved involved with the Big Sister program. "You have to accept that you aren't going to change them, you're just there to be part of their life," said Karen. "You should like kids," said Nanci-Anne. "If you're interested, go for it," she added. The pair are quickly approaching approaching the one year mark in their friendship. At that time, an evaluation of the match is done and the match can be dissolved. Fortunately, neither Karen or Nanci-Anne seem in a hurry to do that. February 6-13 is Big Sisters Sisters Week in Ontario and a great time to find out more about the very worthwhile program. Anyone interested interested in the Big Sisters program should call the Oshawa office at 436-0951. Karen Kinsman (left) and Nanci-Anne Petrie have a very special friendship. The pair were matched a , year ago through the Newcastle-Oshawa-Whitby Big Sisters Association. Since that time they have shared many experiences together. They both agree that it. has been worthwhile and Nanci-Anne tells anyone who is interested in the program to "go for it." The first annual Goodyear Health and Safety Award was presented to George DeMille (left), chairman ofthe plant safety committee on January 28. 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