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i Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 12,1984 5 Rotarians Learn About John Howard Society Horticultural Society to Continue Beautification Rotary Club President Alan Strike welcomes guest speaker Felicity Nelson Nelson to a meeting of the club held Thursday, December 6. Mrs. Nelson, a representative of the John Howard Society, updated Rotarians on the work of her organization. She noted that when funds permit, the Society hopes to open an office in Bowmanville. Although the John Howard Howard Society continues to provide assistance to prison inmates and ex-inmates, ex-inmates, it is also interested in crime prevention. "As society changes, our main thrust now is in prevention," prevention," said Felicity Nelson, Nelson, Community Education Co-ordinator with the John Howard Society. Mrs. Nelson was speaking last week at a meeting of the Bowmanville Rotary Club held at the Flying Dutchman Dutchman Hotel. The Society continues to provide direct assistance to individuals serving time in prison. These people, often need help from the Society to maintain contact with the community while serving a jail sentence. And they also may require help when they are released from prison. Crime prevention efforts take a different form. They may, for example, include helping individuals prepare prepare for employment, or assisting assisting clients through literacy literacy improvement and counselling. counselling. The John Howard Society will teach people how to assess assess their skills and search for a job. And because success success in the working world depends on basic reading and writing ability, the So ciety is also working towards towards upgrading educational educational skills. Sometimes, counsellors find that a person who has technically completed grade 10 may have only a grade four writing or reading reading ability. That's not the fault of the school system, said Mrs. Nelson. It may, for example, result from an undiagnosed undiagnosed learning disability. disability. But the man or woman who cannot fill out a job application application form will certainly certainly require help from agencies such as the John Howard Society. The group also helps its clients find jobs by stressing stressing the importance of a good attitude, punctuality, and an ability to respond to a job interview. Mrs. Nelson noted that the society's staff and volunteers volunteers are often dealing with young people who failed to obtain' guidance from their families while growing up. The John Howard Society helps these individuals to develop a more productive lifestyle which will make them more successful members members of the community. "Many of the people, having once been involved on the wrong side of the law, find Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 263-2026 it difficult to re-establish a good lifestyle," the guest speaker told the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club. She told Rotarians that the John Howard Society placed 117 young people in subsidized employment training projects during the past three months. "Last year, 400 people who went through our office found employment," she added. A slide presentation introduced introduced by Mrs. Nelson noted that the John Howard Society was founded in 1929 and has branches in most major Canadian cities. Its history in Oshawa dates back to 1962. Offices are located on Bruce St. in Oshawa and also on Harwood Harwood Ave. in Ajax. There is a full-time staff of six employed by the John Howard Society, along with eight members of staff hired for special projects. Volunteers also provide a major source of assistance. Mrs. Nelson told her audience audience that there is a demand for an office of the John Howard Society in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Research •• indicates indicates that clients would be better served if they could reach a local office rather than travelling to Oshawa. She said the establishing of a Bowmanville office will depend on the availability of funds in the future. ^S!5»î!S«(SKtSS!5!35=aSS55»3SSS3W53SStîK55!a3aa5aSSJ!Sl3SKÇS^5ï5î5sar t Santa's | Workshop g has | Rockers, Clocks, | Candle Sconces, Mirrors, Children's Accessories, Towel Holders, Shelves, and Lots, Lots MORE! Bigger Pictures Plus Fast Accurate Service FREE! 5x7 Enlargement with every C41-110, 126-135 film processed. INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS OSHAWA CAMERA CMTA£ LTD 728-4631 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE (ACfiOSSFROM THE PHONE CENTRE) Ronden Art Gallery M5.W0FF Any Purchase NO MINIMUM Present this coupon and save Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10 a.m.-Op.in. 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In fact, with all the youth programs offered offered this season through the Bowmanville Public Library, Library, it's your own fault if you don't enjoy these winter months. The program which began December 7th, includes various activities for youths and pre-schoolers ranging from afternoon film festivals festivals to performances by TV celebrities. The next event, taking place this Saturday afternoon, afternoon, is a Film Festival featuring "The Snowman" "The Littlest Angel" and '.'Cosmic Christmas". This is recommended for children of all ages. The time is 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and admission is 25 cents per person. Magician Rob Power will be at the Bowmanville Library Library to present a very intriguing intriguing "Scrooge's Magic Christmas" magic show Thursday December 27th. This is definitely a show for the whole family to see this Christmas season. The time is 2-3 p.m. and tickets are $2.50 each and may be picked up at the Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Newcastle Memorial or Clarke (Orono) libraries. But hurry, space is limited. On Saturday January 26, The Friendly Puppet People will be at the Newcastle Newcastle Town Hall performing performing a special young childrens childrens show. This story-telling story-telling and puppet session is designed to stimulate the imagination and delight the very young. An excellent show for children ages 2-9. The show will begin at 2 p.m. and tickets are $2.50 Of course, one event that you simply can't miss this season is Alex- Laurier's visit at the Orono Town Hall on Saturday February 16th. Alex is everyone's favourite star of such television shows as Kids corner, Polka Dot Door, and Uncle Bobby. This talented Canadian performer presents an excellent excellent family show of music and storytelling, an afternoon recommended for children of all ages. Tickets are $3 each and the show begins at 2-p.m. Another activity that you won't want to miss is the return return of magician Paul Don to the Newcastle Town Hall on Monday March 11th. Due to the overwhelming success success of Paul Don's 1984 show, he and his trained rabbit have been invited back for an encore performance. performance. If you missed the last show make a point not to miss this one. It's great entertainment for the whole family. The time is 2- ! 3 p.m. and tickets are $2.50 each. Other programs such as Pre-school Storytime and Toddler Time will also begin in the new year. Pre-school Storytime will begin the second week of January 1985. The dates and times are: Thursdays January January 10th through March 7th from 2-2:45 p.m. and Fridays January 11th through March 8th from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Children attending this program must be no younger than three years of age and no older than five at the time of registration. Storytime consists of stories, songs, games and films, during which time the parents are asked not to remain remain with their child hut should stay in the building. The winter session of Toddler Time will begin the third week of January 1985. The dates and times are: Fridays January 18th through March 1st from 9:25-9:55 a.m, and from 10:05-10:35 a.m. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 18-35 months accompanied by an adult. The program consists of a variety of short stories, songs, games and fingerplays, There is a $2 fee for this eight-week program. program. Registration for both activities will begin on Thursday December 27th, 1984 at the Bowmanville Public Library supplies, in some instances. At the Horticultural Society's annual meeting held November 21 at Trinity United Church, Mayor Garnet Rickard brought town greetings and thanked the organization for its gardening contributions to Bowmanville. The program included a slide show "flower-logue" presented by Pamela Fulton, an ex-partriate Australian, who showed slides on tropical vegetation of Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii, Central America and the West Indies. Dinner guests included Isabel Challice, District Director and Orville Challice; Ken Brown, Director from the Brooklin society; Margaret Beath, Junior Leader from Brooklin; Valerie Hunter, also of Brooklin; Dorothy Cracknel!, Georgina-Brock; and several guests from Pine Ridge. Special awards presented included the Special Service award given to Ken and Viola Hills; a special plaque from the District was given to Merl Slute for his long service to the Society. Musical entertainment was provided by Mr. and Mrs. James Lowery and Carlos Tamblyn, all from Orono, who played old-time jazz. This was followed by enthusaiastic group Carol singing. Officers elected for 1985 are Alf Brown, President; Vera Downey, Past President ; Merl Slute, First Vice-president; Heinz Netten, Second Vice- president; Doreen Perrett, Secretary; Howard Bickle, Treasurer. The two-year directors elected are Bill and Bertha Darch, Verna Robinson, Pamela Fulton and Isabel Harris. One-year directors are Phyllis Short; Charles Downey; Susan Netten; Fred Lesage and Aura Trewin. The Junior Leader is Nancy Barnes. Auditors will be Lillian Dippell and Verna Hooey. The Bowmanville Horticultural Horticultural Society normally meets on the third Wednesday of each month in Trinity United Church Hall at 8:00 p.m. New members and visitors are made very welcome by the society. Annual single membership is $2.00 or $3.00 per couple. Each member receives a year book listing the monthly meetings at which are shows where members compete for the best specimen or flower arrangements, etc. Highlights of each year include the photo competition in January, the craft show and social evening in February, the annual plant sale in May, the society picnic in July and the annual flower show at the Memorial Park Hall in early November. Another important side of the Society is the Junior Horticultural Society, where the youngsters meet from 6- 7:00 p.m. on regular meetings nights at Trinity Church Hall. The junior members are involved in activities which include planning for their summer gardens (seeds and materials provided); growing flowers and vegetables for competition in the annual show; making silk flowers; and decorating pumpkins at Hallowe'en. Membership in the junior section is subsidized by the main society. All children children interested in growing things are invited to join. Numerous gardening bus trips are arranged by the society to such events as the Pool and Patio show, Ottawa tulip time, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Cullen Barns and Edwards Gardens. During the current year, visiting speakers spoke on dried and silk flowers, the Orono Forestry Department, roses, bulbs and geraniums. The Society is about to institute a question period at its meetings for members who want to know more about nouse plants, lawns and gardens. At the end of each meeting there are door prizes (plants and cuttings contributed by members) and refreshments are provided. The next meeting of the Society will feature a photographic competition on January 16, 8:00 p.m. at Trinity Church Hall. Marnwood Residents Hold Craft Sale A Marnwood House was in a festive mood last Friday Friday when residents and volunteers held a Christmas Christmas sale of crafts. Funds raised by the project will go towards the Marnwood House Residents' Council. 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