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N ew W o m e n 's C iv ita n C lu b fo rm in g 1 11JU V /A IV V U l^ n Y JL,1\ A new service club is being formed, the Halton W omen's Civitan Club. The Oakville Civitan club will be sponsoring the H alton W om en's Civitan Club. It already has approxim ately 20 members and expects to gain strength and charter with 35 members. The m em bers are professionals, business owners, and women from the health and community services indus- . try. All are com munity minded and eager to serve Oakville. The club hopes to receive its charter in a few weeks, and has tentatively set June 19th as its Charter Night. Guests from across Ontario will help celebrate the chartering of this new club. The club m eets alternating Tuesdays and W ednesdays at the Ram ada Inn starting at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is tonight, M ay 12th. The club plans as its mandate, hands on volunteer work and fundraising to help those in need in the community. Civitan clubs have been doing ser­ vice w ork in the Oakville community for alm ost 40 years. The two existing clubs are the Oakville Civitan Club, an all m ale club, and the Oakville Junior C ivitans for high school students, w hich hosts the annual 25-Hour International Dance-a-thon. W hat goes u p ... doesn't always come down Costs of cemetery arrangements have risen steadily for over three generations. They will continue to do so as the population ages and choice cemetery locations become scarce. For only $32.00 per month you can make arrangements at today's prices and be protected from future increases. Arrange today and save! Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens Planning today for tomorrow (905) 257-1100 The Family Registry Estate Planner is a 23 page booklet which provides a place to record important information one day needed to complete final affairs o f a loved one. To get your FREE copy, call Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens at 257-1100 or send in this coupon. There is no cost or obligation. Yes! I would like my FREE Family Registry Estate Planner: N a m e __ A ddress. C ity____ Province T elep h on e. Postal Code Please mail to: Glen Oaks, 3164 9th Line, R.R. #1, Oakville L6J 4Z2 TORONTO FRENCH SCHOOL Mississauga Campus C h o o s e A n E n ric h e d , B ilin g u a l E d u c a tio n . Bilingual Coeducational Age 3 through OAC Extended childcare INTRO programmes International Baccalaureate We offer Intensive Language programmes that effectively integrate new students with no previous exposure to French. Please reserve a space at one o f our upcoming OPEN HOUSES May 13, June 10, 9:30 a.m. Half-day Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) Full-day Junior and Senior Kindergarten (age 4 & 5) Extended childcare available Door-to-door bus service available E xp lo re o u r g lo b a l a lte rn a t iv e a t w w w .tfs .o n .c a M ississauga Campus: Age 3 - Grade 7 1293 Meredith (southwest of Dixie / QEW) M ain Campus: Age 3 - OAC 296 Lawrence Ave. East (just west of Bayview) Admissions: (416) 484-6533 ext. 247 Photo by Ron Kuzyk Participating in Jum p Rope for Heart at St. Jam es School are. from left, Kyle Garcia, M arta Goncalves, Reanna Bandi, M arlene Brasil, and Irena Peric - all seven years old. Schools raised $218,113 in Jump Rope for Heart last year Oakville schools are once more helping to combat heart disease and stroke by raising pledges through tak­ ing part in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's annual Jump Rope for Heart. A t the same time, students are learning the importance o f caring for their hearts at an early age through fit­ ness and heart-healthy education. Last year, Oakville schools raised $218,113, compared to $155,000 in 1997, a 40.7% increase. This year, Cher Stadel, exercise events co-ordi­ nator in Halton for the Heart and Stroke Foundation is hoping to raise more. "Last year, Oakville was very suc­ cessful," says Stadel. "This year, we have more schools in Oakville taking part in the event - 24 compared to 19 schools in 1998. We couldn't raise the pledges without the help of all the staff volunteers in the schools and, o f course, the children and their parents and friends. We are sure that 1999 will be a successful program and thank everyone for their involvement and commitment." Every school that participates in a Jump Rope for Heart event automati­ cally receives a Heart Healthy Kids™ Toolbox, Vol. 2. The program has been created for students from Kindergarten to G rade 8 and the grade-specific lesson plan booklets are based on the new Health and Physical Education curriculum. The toolbox contains videos, lesson plans, w orksheets, a stethoscope and posters, together with resources to assist the educator. In addition, schools can earn extra resources such as com puter equipment, electronics, and physical fitness equipment based on their success in the Jump Rope for Heart event. Last year, two Oakville schools were among the top three fundraising schools in Ontario with River Oaks taking first place with $27,886 and St. Bernadette's third with $ 18,596.80. The program raised a total o f $6.3- million of which Oakville contributed $218,113. This year, the target is $6.8- rhillion to which Oakville is hoping to make a great contribution. Any schools not jum ping this year but interested in jum ping in the year 2000 can contact Cher Stadel at 634- 7732 to pre-register. In addition, the Heart Healthy Toolbox, Vol. 2, is also available for any school or organiza­ tion requiring health promotion m ate­ rials forKindergarten to Grade 8. Paddler recorded experiences in journal, photographed trip (C o n tin u e d fro m p a g e B1) In addition to keeping a journal, McKnight purchased a camera shortly before leaving, and has compiled a photo essay of her trip to date, com ­ plete with beautiful landscapes, sun­ sets, camping scenes and close-ups of delicate flowers growing out o f the rocks. She received a standing ovation following her presentation. CM HA-Halton, which was based in Oakville at the time - it has since moved its head office to Milton - was the first to co-ordinate the fundraising from Canada by Canoe. Helping to raise the funds will be Rotary Clubs along the canoe route. All proceeds from the trip will go to CM HA, a volunteer driven volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness. Her 35 sponsors include the Royal Bank, Canadian Airlines, and Campar which will deliver the dried food at monthly intervals. She estimates the trip is costing her about $10,000 each summer. McKnight and Roberts started the trip in April 1998 in Lachine, Quebec, follow ing the historic _ A lexander M ackenzie voyageur route from Montreal to the Arctic Ocean. Last year, they covered between 40 and 70 kilometres per day. Along the way, they spent a day with Prime M inister Jean Chretien dur­ ing Canadian M ental Health Awareness Week, portaged around the locks along the Rideau Canal to Kingston - it was early in the season and the locks w eren't in operation, and portaged around the locks along the Trent- Sevem Waterway, because to use them would have cost $1.50 per square foot, per lock. Her father, Eric McJCnight, joined her and Roberts on the trip from Snug Harbour to Killarney. She also carries a cell phone and m aintains daily contact with her dad. M cKnight has seen only one black bear while paddling Lake Superior. To to view details o f the trip, check out the web site: www.ontarioexplor- er.com and click Canada by Canoe. Those wishing to have their dona­ tions remain in Halton, can send a cheque payable to the Canadian Mental Health Association - Halton Branch, to CM HA H alton, 217 M ain St. E„ Milton, Ont., L9T 1N9. In come tax receipts can be issues on request. To pledge, call 693-4270. REGION OF HALTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE MID HALTON W ASTEW ATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION CONTRACT NO. S-1106B-99 PHASE II The Regional Municipality of Halton is proposing to commence construction of the Phase II expansion of the Mid Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant in early fall-1999. This plant is located on the North Service Road between Third Line and Bronte Road (Regional Road No. 25). A Public Information Centre will be held: Date: Thursday, May 13,1999 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Auditorium) The Public Information Centre will be an informal open house to provide interested members of the public with an opportunity to discuss their comments and concerns with Regional representatives. Subject to comments received as a result of this notice and the Public Information Centre, the detailed design will be finalized and construction will commence. If you are unable to attend the Public Information Centre and wish to provide comments or receive further information about this project, please contact: C.F. Kong, P.Eng., M anager, Special Projects Regional Municipality o f Halton 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville ON L6M 3L1 905-825-6030, ext. 6022 kongb@ region .halton .on .ca www.region.haiton.on.ca ? , f c N e w A d v a n c e s i n t h e T r e a t m e n t o f A s t h m a Featuring Dr. Eric Leith, Allergist and E ileen Gagne, Asthm a Educator W ednesday May 19, 1999 Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auditorium 6:30 p.m. - Displays and Refreshments 7:00 p.m. - Seminar $3.00 Flat Rate Parking at the Hospital Sponsored by Zeneca Pharma and Madill Pharmacy To reserve your seat call 3 3 8 -4 3 7 9 Y V G U ii^ d u a y , lY ia y l^ . , v y j y Distress Centre: 25 years of listening The Oakville Distress Centre is cele­ brating 25 years of listening. The Centre, a United Way Agency, serves the com­ munities of south Halton. It began in 1974 in response to grow­ ing concerns about drug use among high school students. Parents found them­ selves confronted with an alarming lack of resources, so a handful of social workers and volunteers started a confi­ dential distress line, which parents and teens could call on Friday and Saturday evenings. The response was overwhelming and, in 25 years, the Centre has devel­ oped into a service which handles calls on a variety of issues, 365 days a year. The Centre currently employs about 80 volunteers, who range in age from high school seniors to senior citizens. The distress line can be reached at 849-4541 between 9 a.m. and midnight. The vol­ unteers handle approximately 10,000 calls annually. On Tuesday May 18th, the Centre holds its 25th Anniversary Celebration and Silent Auction. All past and current volunteers are welcome, and informa­ tion about the time and location is avail­ able by calling the Centre during busi­ ness hours. The following was written by one of the Centre's volunteer listeners: 'I Need Someone To Talk To' Have you ever wondered what it is like to work as a volunteer on a Distress Centre telephone hotline? My more experienced phone partner jokes with me as we enjoy a few peace­ ful moments before the calls start. "It's the lull before the storm," she says. Only today, she isn't joking. Within minutes, the lines light up and we are drawn into our callers' worlds. Over the next few hours, we alternate between compassion and control, joy and sadness, as we listen - listen with our hearts, we well as our ears - to the people who share their lives with us. A hesitant teenager asks, "Can you help me?" "I'll certainly try. Can you tell me what's happening?" we invite. Slowly at first, then gaining confi­ dence as we encourage and praise, this young person tells us of his life, his fam­ ily, his friends, and school. It is almost a year since I joined the telephone team at the Oakville Distress Centre. The challenge is there from the very beginning. Initially, there are the straightforward and informative guide­ lines along with the training course to be well-learned and practised. But from the very first time a rookie volunteer answers the phone, his or her personal values, integrity, judgement and humour are on the line - in more ways than one. And like newborn babies, no two calls are ever the same. "I need someone to talk to," a harassed mother of four says. 'T h a t's what we are here for," we explain to her. And indeed she does need an emotional arm around her for a little while. We provide the comfort and the listening, and ask her to call us back any time she needs to talk again. It is immensely gratifying to possess the skill to encourage a depressed or even suicidal person into a more positive frame o f mind. It is even more gratifying when you don't know the individual. At all distress centres, there is the ele­ ment of anonymity. No one has to tell us their name if they prefer not to, although most callers do, and the volunteers use only their first names. So, it is almost a confessional situation, minus the penal­ ties. "I don't know where to turn for help," a very soft voice whispers. "Well, you've taken the first step," we answer gently. "You've called us." Some callers are so terribly scared. They almost feel they are betraying themselves by calling us. For them, we give our reassurance. And then we listen, very, very, care­ fully, trying to pick up their clues, then- hopes, and their frustration while they are free to let their emotions flow as we simply keep on listening. There are never any instant answers. More often than not, our callers resolve their own dilemmas. Being af liberty to open up about whatever is troubling them, they come the full circle and are able to examine their options, often revealing whatever it is they need to do. 'T his isn"t really a crisis but..." a caller begins. "You don"t have to be in crisis to call us," we tell him. We ask about his day and his life, and as this caller relaxes, we discover that this is a lonely person just needing someone to talk to - a friend - with whom he can share some experiences and maybe a joke he heard on the radio. In this way, the telephone volunteer is a sounding board. Certainly, there is no crisis too small - or too big - for us to talk about. Often in the process, we end up learning something ourselves. I have grown emotionally and have learned to trust my instincts better. I am able to ask a difficult or uncomfortable question if I feel it will be constructive. I listen better. M ost importantly, I can allow myself to feel more closely someone else's pain - not to be consumed by it - but to let it touch me so that I know where they hurt. This is what listening with your heart does for you after a while. http://www.tfs.on.ca http://www.ontarioexplor-er.com http://www.ontarioexplor-er.com mailto:kongb@region.halton.on.ca http://www.region.haiton.on.ca