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nraiKMit in THINK BOWL Students find a garbage solution Then were many governments with so much garbage they did not know what to do Watte piles grew while the public continued to sue over proposed landfill sites and dumps What would you do If this question was to you How would you handle garbage disposal Five George Kennedy Public School students captured first place at a Think Bowl held in Milton March 38 when they tackled Ibis smelly problem Putting their creative juices to work the Grade students traisped down to Martin Street Public School and pitted their wits against 17 teams from north Hal ton Their solution Armed with only paper scissors tape and props such as tables and chairs he group of four presented their idea to a panel of Judges A diet coke can put through one side of an overturned chair only to come out the other end in the form A scrap of paper went through the same system only to be returned as earrings Caroline Page who followed the team comprised of Mark Peterson Bassett Esther Copland and Jennifer Knflpp was placed on an overflow team who received an honorable mention of second place Her team decided to go the ing route placing their factory on a deserted Island where fumes would not bother anyone Teams spent the morning mulling over the problem and discussing ways of dealing with excessive waste They made booklets solution and worked on their lotions in the morning which they acted out for a panel of Judges in the Grade Kennedy Public School students Mark Peterson lo Basset II Either d Caroline Page 10 and Jennifer Knapp lo travelled to the Martin direct School in Milton March to pit their wits against IT other teams In a Think Bowl competition The cam had come up with solutions for the garbage problem afternoon The George Kennedy team spent the minutes before the Judges announced their decision meditating Caroline figured If they woo she would scream but If they lost she would go to her room and But as well as getting a day off of school team number five group was numbered won and Will St to the Halton Think Bowl to pit efr brain power against students from north and south schools Developed by Paul Torrance of the Department of Educational Guidance at the University of Georgia Think Bowls help students develop their skills in creative pro blem salving Research shows problem solving works best in small groups and that brainstorming and group operation arc essential components In successful creative problem solving The groups followed a format of seven steps which Include Identify ing the problems and challenges defining the core problem produc ing alternative solutions selecting criteria for evaluation making a decision planning and Implemen ting and selling theldea The George Kennedy students had a limited amount of time lo come up with alternative solution to the gar Issue OUR HOUSING CRISIS Young man had no job no money This Is the second In a series of rive article focussing on the need for emergency shelter and fordable bowing in North The cases presented are true cases bat the names been changed The have been prepared by North Housing Commit tee of be Social Planning The Soda Planning Council Is a inn profit organisation involved In research planning and unity development activities in North Halloa For more informs call Elaine Eastman at The housing needs of Individuals and families in our community can vary from a need for long term fordable housing right through a need for one or two nights commodat on Dave was an exam pie of the later At ago Dave needed help He had no lob or money and was sleeping In his old car He hadn t eaten for two days Prior to this he had lived In an apart with friends but trouble developed and he was literally thrown out He needed food inciter and someone to help him connect with the various sources of govern help that were available Dove called the Red Cross A volunteer from the local Red Cross met him at a restaurant In town Dave seemed a personable young man who eager to help himself out of his situation He had supported himself off and on since he was seventeen His family lived In a nearby town but because of re cent conflicts in the home he was definite that he wanted no part of them He had registered with the Canada Employment Centre who had told him of a Job In a nearby town but he had no gas to go and app ly for it After assessing his situation the Red Cross volunteer explained that she could help him by providing food and shelter for a few nights and enough money to help out with purchase of some gas In addition she pointed out that Dave might be able to receive some emergency assistance from the Region of Social Service Department And if he able to secure a Job this same department could help apply for General Welfare Assistance While he Red Cross volunteer ranged for a motel room Dave call ed Social Services and informed a social worker there of his situation They agreed to set up a time when they could complete an application for him With gas in his car a good night rest and some food In him Dave set volunteer followed up with him later In the day to see how he had made out Dave was elated and Indeed hopeful He had got the Job and was to start the next morning Later week he met with the social worker from the Region who agreed to send him a cheque that would help tide him over until he received his first pay cheque This is one case where local agen cies In this cose the Red Cross and the Region of were able to helps young man help himself Cancer volunteer enjoys people EDITOR NOTE Tbl the tint of law article about Cancer Society volunteers In HHls April is Cancer Month and the local milt will be canvassing for fund during the next four weeks Dick was raised in a small town A retired banker he now lives in a small town He prefers small towns So why does be need to travel Into the big city of Toronto each week Mr is a driver for the Cana dian Cancer Society The father of three grown children retired from the Royal Bank of Canada In 1967 One of his last positions with the bank was Managing the Commercial Banking Centre In Scarborough Raised In Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Mr Payn and his wife moved to Georgetown five years ago with in mind With more time on his hands the Metcalfe Court resident wanted to get more Involved in the community Along with actively pursuing a woodworking hobby Mr drives cancer patients Into Toronto about once per week for treatment V Clothing at hospitals such as the Princess Margaret He started the weekly ritual about three years ago while on sick leave from the bank The spry fit gentleman said he enjoys driving and meeting people so volunteering as a driver was a perfect way to keep occupied and feel useful But driving the only volunteer task Mr Is Involved in He also a treasurer for the St John United Church and treasurer of the North Distress Centre As a driver you take an Interest In the people you meet he said A Cancer Society driver volunteer drops off the patient and usually waits until the treatment Is over There time for three mile walks a daily ritual Mr follows in order to stay heal thy As a rule patients are cheery appreciative surprisingly cheery he said One lady ne has taken down regularly has been going for treat ment since lie said Some drivers have been volunteer ing for ages he said Mr has heard of one man who has driven pa to Toronto for treatment from Meaford for years Bom in Montreal Mr grew up In Annapolis Royal and went to high school there Because his father was In the armed forces he moved around lo various communities in the corporate ladder He was He joined the Royal Bonk of transferred to Ontario In and Canada in a junior position at 18 held a variety of positions In the pro- years of age and began the move up vi nee until his retirement last year Buy A Box CHICKEN FINGERS I Solid breast strip lightly breaded JUMBO FRANKS SYSTEMS ACCESSORIES FOR AUTOMOTIVE RECORDS TAPES CDs Strict DELUXE MINI PIZZAS SCHNEIDERS Marinated 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