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Block Parents mee A recent "rumor on the street" has it that a parent showed up at a local beer store with a video camera, something that greatly discouraged youths from buying beer or buying it for those under "We're not toting video cameras and chasing kids down the streets. That's not what we're about at all," assures Brown, 8 Parents Voice for Action co-chair. Brown and co-chair Rosina Barley, held their first meeting with a small group of people to form Parents Voice for Action last May. They have decided The Oakville Block Parents will hold the first meeting of this school year tonight at River Oaks School, 2173 Munn's Ave., at 8 p.m. All school reps are asked to attend. . "What are my parents doing? Why are they attending?" are questions Glen Abbey resident Alluna Brown knows some youths are asking about an upcoming Nov 17th meeting of Parents Voice for Action. , Open to all interested Oakville par- ents, the information meeting at 8 pm. is at the Bronte Youth Centre, located in the basement of Big Mack's Restaurant Koss from Tim Horton‘s on Lakeshore Road. The topic to be discussed will be 'Our Defiant Youth.' r As a group parents can voice con- cents, ask questions, gather information - and find possible solutions - talk to other parents and learn about the ser- vices available in the community. A recent "tumor on the street" has it that a parent showed up at a local beer agl By ANGELA BLACKBURN Oakville Beaver Staff Knowledge is p edge parents could other parents. polic nity services has 1 inklings of cancer youths WWF World Wildlife Fund Canada Group prepares to tackle issues Givetheidealgiftf urvicalrainforesc On]: -O------- mm BMitB, 'ttBatt aMitg. WM BtWAW, wa"aw, 'g'arg'fg) -O------- SHOP am W. ...and the world will thank you Give someone this gift :L:E:v=e=L=e=R@ =SAEE:!Z!Z!: man: Call I-800-26-PANDA , N MW -tromantr- __exc_it_in.9. --ttoWiiitt"tfrt" of LEVOLOR“ =blinds= at a =Vely= special a---priceL-c-= could gain from talking tc , police and local commu- has already stirred some oncem amongst Oakville (i) Guinevere Drapery Choose fhemis,hmily.amialllik afCanadonwikkmesso “A. Miller Mews, 327 CHURCH ST. #13 842-4358 (autism undudcd m 2ME tt Parents Voice for Action What is increasingly new for parents are the younger and younger ages at which youths have decisions put on their plate - often at ages when they're not equipped to make the right choices. Parents Voice for Action is not only about reclaiming control over youths either. It's about understanding the envi- ronments and decisions children are far:- ing in order for parents to better help their children, said Brown, not to only lament the problems. Its goal is to provide potential solu- tionstoparents-tipsfmrnthose"inthe know," whether it be through their pre- sent dealings with youths or just the experience of having been through it themselves. The group will put parents in touch with service providers and offer with youngsters still facing their grow- ing years. It's for people from across town .. perhaps without kids - shopkeep- ers, seniors, community service providers. Just about anyone who is concerned about youth or could con- tribute something to youth or parenting issues. is welcome to become involved. Local business could provide infor- mation about employment, and seniors could lend their experience to both youths and parents, for example. The group's promotional materials asks: "Are you an abused parent? Are your liquor bottles filled with water? When the phone rings does it usually mean trouble? Do your kids listen to their friends more than to you? Have you been to school more than your kids? Are you fed up, frustrated?" Such problems are not new, admits Brown. Issues include truancy, sub- stance abuse, alcohol abuse, sex, and curfews, among others. Are you paying 15 to 21%, or even 28° c. credit card interest to travel? Call now to find out how you can travel using our SPECIAL LOW BANK INTEREST RATES d and take 24 months to pay, when you return. it your vacation cost $1,000 you would gay approx. $50 per month, for 24 months . .C. You don't have to start paying until 45 days after you n"""',",',', return from your holiday. A This program may only be applied to vacations from Cruise Holidays or Heathers Travel House. 1itl Hem B wot/om i sctosshts Itt' ""lllrriiat/ellll NOW; 1lllllC)iiiW Later! 338-2077 842-8650 the III 1l 'tct' meetm 635 FOURTH LINE It xtrent Int (Just below Spears tion l Il place them the Bronte those kid date statement says the group is to mon- itor youth and the negative influences upon them - to identify and implement solutions to common problems - to empower parents to take action in the best interests of their children. Brown described the group as "an information exchange and an oppommi- ty for parents to network amongst them- selves." Brown is quick to note that prenatal classes are a big focus for expectant par- ents however the well can nm close to dry when it comes to after-the-fact par- eating. "Parents Voice for Action shall achieve its mandate by establishing a parents network, a parents support group and whatever resources become available," reads the mandate statement. The information network could work similar to the pyramid telephone calling system used cunently by schools on bad weather days. Ine tr And sometimes, waiting until youths are 16, is too late; often at that age they nent forum for personal contact OPENING NOV. 8TH Maple Grove Village The DEBBIE BADOWSKI, M.D., LINDA ZIMMEIUNG, M.D., . DENISE GRANT, MD. 1l THE OAKVILLE ACNE CLINIC PRACTICE LIMITED TO TREATMENT OF ACNE IK work tf 1rent The Barn: Workshop & Showmom: , Markham Rd. & Swelm Ave. 370 Denison St. E., Markham At Woodcraft we've been canying furniture that doesn’t need polishing for over 10 yeas...ih fact it never needs polishing (teQllLs...a=,,,,.,i) iB Jarent " OPEN SUNDAY are pleased to announce the opening of I dr In 293-2279 ain that aw in't know there was idins ch tion man THE OAKVILUE BEAVER "VITO" WK interest among parents, Brown admits the group could take on a similar format to already successful programs like Neighbourhood Watch and the School Watch program initiated in St. Catharines. Parents Voice for Action is about parents taking ownership or leadership in the area of servicing their children. Agencies can help but families are still the best place to find "healing for growth" in most instances. Police will lend a hand in helping parents gain an awareness of drugs, Parents could learn signs to watch for in relation to substance abuse or emotional problems. Sometimes youths need assis- tance in coping with grief, death, unem- ployment and a variety of crises in their young lives. Parents Voice for Action hopes to put parents in touch with those who can help and offer recommended, proven strategies. For more information about Parents Voice for Action call 825-9324, ',elv his ',0s1,mtulmstlevail"i11aymtts Unbeatable price! IV friends an Brown 475 -2488 No Referral Necessary home or 1m 1n Appointments 844-1900 m chool the 'ouths have nt amtan mm Im 'network in tf ll m BIRTHRIGHT OAKVILLE: 825-1216 MILTON: 875-1245 Mtm.-Thurs. ff a.m.-5 p, m. Fri. ff a.m.-2 p. m. Tues. s Wed. 7:30 p. m.-9 p. m. 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