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Clarington Older Aduits await plans for local activity centre The seniors of Clarington number. Mr. Welsh further stated have taken to heart the words of that it had been their Stephanie Brooks, guest speaker understanding that the building at the April kick-off lunicheon, "a would be for the sole use of the littie bit more, more often". seniors but now find that other Mrs. Annabelle Sissons and groups (Youth) could be con- __Mr. Don Welsh, co-chairs of the sidered. Clarington Older Aduit Centre It was also questioned as to addressed council as to the whether provincial grants of 50 ultimate goals of a permanent percent on operating costs up to Seniors Activity Centre. They $30,000 would be available if have asked that the existing other groups were to share the Bowmanville fire station when facilities. revamped be designated as an The committee members also interim Seniors Centre and that asked what staffing would be discussions continue towards the needed if otiiers shared in the use establishment of a permanent of the building. They wanted to Older Adult Centre for Clarington know what parking would be residents. available for the centre at the The group pointed out some location of the fire station. facts from a feasibility study for a Line dancing, Tai Chi, low Seniors Centre in which it was impact aerobies, square dancing, noted that in 1996 there would be clogging, cards, bingo, an estimated 10,635 seniors in educational and health programns, Clarington and by 2001 that choral groups, act as -a drcp4-n number would increase te 13,245. centre, luncheons were but a few The study also revealed that of the activîties that could be through a telephone survey 90% available at the Senior Activity of respondents supported the Centre. They noted that the list principle of an activity-centre for of activities could be endless. seniors. It was said that an cager group It is hias beeun estimated that a of volunteers is waiting to be senior activity centre could have called on. a membersbip of 500 and that for The Chief Administrative such a number there was a need Officer has been authorized to for 7150 square feet. It was said meet with al parties concernied as that assuming there would be 500 to a centre and to report back to senior members the fire hall counicil location square footage would be les& than recommended for such a Th ere are perhaps somne people that have tco much time on their hands. And these people, I do believe, always wind up strolling down the career path of the statistician. Statsics hit us from al sides. There are the serious and sobering statistics. For examnple: one in four women has been or will bc a victimy of abuse in her life ime. There are the statistics that are available but make us ask, "Se, what tioes this prove?" For instance, the latest crime statistics that break tiown the number of offenses comnmitted anti which racial/ethnic group commits themi. We have the prying statistics. The ones that tielve deepest into our personal lives and are gathered. 50 that magazines like MacLean's can publish themn. You know, like the poil that shows that Newfountilanders are the rantiiest Canadians, beaîing out even the French. Anti then there are the statistics where we are simply P'lqt that we weren't the one '-_-onsible for collecting the informnation. Take for exaxnple, a recent study out of Britain. Someone, for somne strange, twisted reason, decitied that someone else might be interested in knowing how often their fellow Britons change their underwear. Incidentally, in case you are interested, the resuits: British men don't change their underwear often enough, and British womnen are fastidious about it. But is any one, except maybe Fruit of the Loomn, really interesteti in this latesi stutiy. I'm curious. Do statisticians in a quesite remain employeti, drearn up outrageous stutiies and try te convince major marketing corporations that it is imperative to know evéry single facet of the Canadian psyche, right down to hygiene habits. Or is it the corporations that ask for these statisLics. Either way leave us alone. By Lhe way did you know: *That more 99%1/ of Canadians own TVs, whereas only 97% have flush toilets. *That 96.9%/ of Canadians have had peanut butter stuc-k te the roof of their mouth. *That 3 out of 4 dentists recommenti Trident. Ask your tientist about this one. *That the average Canadian will only lick a pole in winter once, and would net care te repeat the experience. Hey, look ai the interesting facts We just learned. Maybe the world of statistics really is fascinating. But I'ti still have te question the necessity. College grads due to improv Durham College's graduates are getting jobs as a result of the stronger economy and Durham's unique guarantee t0 employers. "We have found that any changes in the economy have an impact on our graduates," said Margaret Greenîey, Director of Placement and Alumni at the college. "Recently, we have seen a number of positive signs that point to economic renewal. First, a 200% increase in the num'iber of job leads that wie received in April '94 compared to April '93. Second, a 300% increase in part- time and summer-related jobs. This is great news from Durham Region and for our graduates. The recession andi downturn in the economy in the past has had a major impact on the opportunity for graduates to landi that al important flrst job." There is a shift in the way people are hiring. Employers are posting more contract andi part- time positions. More and more businesses are using personnel companies to meet their short, and long terrni needs. The centrez receives calîs daily from personnel agencies and works closely with themn to help fil the demanti. There are many excellent contracts available that have the potential to become permnanent. "in many programs at Durham College, ime is dedicateti to field placement. While on placement a student'lWorks with a company in a field related to the course of study. During this employers have the opportunity to evaluate the student. Many students have been offered full time emnployment fromi this experience. This year more of Ouir graduates are coming out of field placements with full time job offers. One student in our Medical Secretarial program hati four job offers,' say Greenley. Some of the more poýpular areas for graduate placement in the past few months has been Mechanical, Electronics, Secretarial, Marketing and Sales. "We are also exciteti about the response from the community for our Environmental Technology graduates. This is the first year that we have graduates from this new progrars. Given the current awareness and concern for environmrental issues, as well as the legal pressures that companies are facing, it looks like environmental careers will bc a wave of the future," says Greenley. According to the Career Centre employers who contact them are looking for highly skilled individuals, with excellent communication skills anti strong interpersonal skills. They want teamn players who are flexible, and can succeed in the current demanding business environment. The Career Resource Centre is open aIl year. When it gets requests or postings from employers it contacts graduates, and collects resuimes for the employer, usually within three days of the posting. The employer he or she wishes, the centre will set up interviews cither on campus or ai the company. Durham College graduates are available now and looking for employment. The centre has access te over 4,000 students for full and part-time positions. It offers a no cost placement service with a fast turnaround, and can target all types of skiils. This year, for the first time, Durhamn College graduates come with an employer satisfaction guarantee. the guarantee applies te 1994 post-secondary graduates who obtain full-time, part-time, or contract positions. If an employer fintis that a graduate lacks a particular skill normally acquired in his or her program, the college will provide atiditional training ai no cost. "The guarantee provides a competîtive edge for Durham College graduates in the job market," says Greenley. "i also allows a feedback mechanismn for employers. This guarantee, combineti with economic renewal makes 1994 an excellent ycar for our graduates to be on the market. In fact there are more opportunities this year than i the past four years in a number of sectors.," To take advantage of the free placement services the Career Resource Centre offers, cal Margaret Greenley ai 721-3034. Throughout Durham Region one can hear the crisp "snap" of someone preparing their favourite dish with fresh snap beans. Durhani's snap bean season has arriveti just in timne te use either green or yellow (wax) beans te add colour, crispness and flavour to virtually any dish. Both green and yellow snap beans are popular because they can be êooked many ways: boiling brisly until tender-crisp, steaming, stir-frying, slow cooking in savory stews, or servmng in salatis. For best resulis in your favourite dish, use only fresh, tende beans. Look for beans that have a smooth, velvety exterior anti appear to have a bright, clear colour. A ripe snap bean shoulti "1snap" cleanly when you top and tail it (heel and toc it). To store your snap beans place unwashed in stacked cartons, or containers, to allow air to circulate, in a cool place. Snap beans may develop chill damage if storeti ai temperatures below 4C/40F. Snap beans will keep for several days, but for best results use immediately. Snap beau season will last until laie September. To finti a markcet that carnies fresh snap beans, look in the Durhami Farmn Fresh guide. For your free copy please caîl the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs ai (905) 985-2003. THE CATERING CONNECTION- SOCIAL CATERERS ýb Our Speciality FamiIy Style Roast Beet Dinner Weddings* Anniversaries - Business Functions Hockey Basebal - Bowling Banquets HOT - COLD - BUFFETS FRED, PATRICIA, RODNEY STORSBERGEN Box 416, Orono, Ont. LOB IMO 983-9679 TrayeZ Tialk with Elizabeth Belanger-L ink lette r CTC Being off the beaten track has stood Newfoundland and Labrador in good stead over the centu ries. 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