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12 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER » Jan. 12, 1994 V Quakers originated idea \ The Oakville Family YMCA Fitness ... To date, ODM has received nine referrals of which three cases have been solved. "Some are deemed not At the YMCA we have a fully equipped fitness centre and an exciting and varied schedule of classes. LifeStep, LifeCycle, and Hydra Fit equipment...Reebok Step, low impact and circuit training fitness classes ... and new in January, Stairmaster and Bodymasters training equipment. But we don‘t jusf suitable for us to solve," says Hobbs. have fitness. and so much more... "First, both parties must agree to a meeting oneâ€"onâ€"one, not as a group of For Adults «Recreational Volleyball neighbors versus one." ODM is patterned after a similar organization existing in Kitchenerâ€" Waterloo since 1979, Community Mediation Services (CMS), now with (Illustration by Hedley Cros 75 mediators The training of originalâ€" In Canada, ADRs are part of *T ly 14 people (two have since moved . Network,‘ based in Kitchener af away) by Gordon Husk of the supported by both the Mennoni Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo group cost ODM _ Central Committee and the Attornd $2,500, money raised by local Rotary _ General for Ontario. In Ottawa, med Clubs. ators are handling settlemen There are about 30 dispute mediaâ€" between young offenders and the tion groups in Ontario, and "we have . victims before the cases go to cou plans to introduce mediation into noted Cross. schools to solve bullying problems," ADRs originated with the Quake said Graham. The Halton Roman in the United States back in 197 Catholic Separate School Board has _ who saw it as better solution to cri expressed interest and the Halton over imprisonment, said Cros Regional Police see it as a means to According to the book ‘Peacemaki help reduce the number of court in Your Neighborhood: Reflectio cases. on an Experiment in Communif Mediation‘ by Jennifer E. Beer, t Quaker groups near Philadelphiq formed _ Community â€" Dispuf| Settlement to solve neighborho problems without calling the police ( going to court. The three men forming the bac bone of ODM have a wealth of exp rience including negotiating skill For Youth Preschoolers »BabysitterTraining «Cartooning «Drama «Martial Arts _ «Aerobics «Preschoo!l programs _ «and more... «Seniors‘ Trips Meals «Jiuâ€"Jitsu â€"and _ more... For Families «Coordinated fitness and preschool class times allow parent and child to participate at the same time «Family pricing packages «Parent and Child Judo «Payâ€"asâ€"youâ€"go child care The YMCA really is for all of you! Call 845â€"3417 to get involved. "The mediation process aims to get two people together with a mutual understanding they want to solve the problem," explained Hobbs. "And, when they solve the problem themâ€" selves, the whole community benefits. News of a solution travels up and down neighborhood streets." ODM, the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Cross, retired, has been in the adve ( CMS, plus the St. Stephen Conflict tising and investment counselli Resolution Service, in Toronto since business for 43 years; Hobbs, sem 1985, are part of hundreds of ‘alternaâ€" retired and a local resident sind 1971, was with United Coâ€"operatiy tive dispute resolution‘ (ADR) groups , t â€" across Canada and the United States, Of Ontario for 27 years; and Graha retired, has taught in Oakville for 3 SA years. ODM has an 11â€"member boa 8 of directors, was recently incorpor: 3},’”_‘4:‘(‘,?4 ed and has charitable status. .. Cases accepted for negotiatio MacLachlan College include barking dogs, unruly kid driveways, noise, car parking, land We are a coâ€"educational Our highly qualified, experienced lordâ€"tenant disputes, teen problent independent school, Junior _ teachers are dedicated to school behaviors, workplace disagre ]1(3"/‘8?%2‘_“6“ to Grade e ezi}lcsé:g ei;“ aa((::la‘:'?;Z ments, some family disputes, and In our small but .» 5 supportive atmosphere. course, fences. powerful school, a ° ® We offer a challenging "Our goal is to create a mo sense of pride and academic programme peaceful community, and findi belonging pervades for students who peaceable solutions to proble which empowers our wish to maximize students to face the their opportunity for between neighbors," concludd challenge of personal acceptance into Graham. and academic success. top Universities. All disagreements, proceeding Registrations are now being accepted for September, 1994. nego}ia[iops and Sem'emems ar e.ke Admission by personal interview and submission of previous academic records. confidential. ODM is not affiliatd School bus service is available for Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, with any re]igious or service group. Mississauga, Etobicoke and Brampton. To reach Oakville Dispu 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville _ * _ Telephone (905) 844â€"0372 Mediators, call 844â€"5414 and lea message. ‘"A fine school of outstanding quality‘‘ NO DOWN PAYMENT, NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS ‘TIL 1995!* At Stoney Creek Furniture, 1994 is the year of the big ‘NO‘. We‘re kicking off our 25th Silver Anniversary with a paymentâ€"free year â€" no down payment, no interest and no payments ‘til January, 1995. Superb furniture collections, for every room in your home, all on display, can be yours now, paymentâ€"free for a whole year. Don‘t miss this incredible offer! 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