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v r Meeting Explains Role of Participation House i C'\;~. f£-; r v; - ! v - - * » v -,C>5 if ,.v t V _/* J ■} 1 Jj . ■ - ! L'fv i Î W/t v V:'« «, V tU • ' Î ' >}j\ ' . I v :• Ÿ>- / ■ < ' '</ ' I? " " ' 5ÇJK I , r -- n r \ a..... 5,.', v':.- Ml vil -Mi . Bea Campbell, Marilynn Dow and Ann McGeown, members of the Participation House Project, hope that one day this model of their proposed townhouse complex will become a reality. The $4 million non-profit housing facility will provide homes for 10 physically disabled persons as well as rental units for families. An open house to outline the project for the public was held at Trinity United Church last Wednesday, July 10. First Birthday Celebrated Hi, my name is Andrew James Wheeler. I will be one year old on July 27th, 1991. My mommy and daddy daddy are Cathy and Jim. Proud grandparents are Phyllis Phyllis and Jerry Welsh of Bowmanville and Colleen and Jake Wheeler of North Bay. My great grandmas are Eileen Switzer of Lindsay and Stella Bennett of Wa- terdown. P.S. See you at Grandma Welsh's for my party. party. QUIT SMOKING EASILY WITHOUT PAIN AND SUFFERING Do what everyone is raving about... use our proven hypnosis technique. LEARN TO LOSE AND CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT ...Attend this seminar free when you take the Stop Smoking Seminar Aii ÇæZNQQ "MONEY BACK -S all ^>yi guarantee" H • _ F0R PAYMENT BY CASH OR VISA REGISTRATION: At door from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Register Early - Space is Limited IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR ADDED COMFORT BRING A PILLOW AND BLANKET HELLER INSTITUTE FOR CHANGE-OSHAWA 416-432-2626 LENI HELLER NEXT SEMINAR: SUNDAY, JULY 21,1991 HOLIDAY INN (OSHAWA) 1011 BLOORST.E., (Hwy, 401 & Harmony Rd.) Organizers Happy with '91 Results Environment Fair in 1992 ation centre, Mrs. MacDonald spoke of her appreciation. She was also pleased with the number number of individuals who had exhibits at the Environmental Fair and the 2,400 people who attended it. Of course, she did not forget to tell council about the wide range of topics covered at the fair. "Those who attended weren't just environmentalists. There were people who came to the fair to learn." And learn they did, she said. Many of the people who attended were parents who had children in tow. With child care available, parents had a chance to go through the exhibits, The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 17,1991 15 Lions Learn About Good Neighbors Program By Laura J. Richards Mark Sunday, May 31, 1992 on your calendar. That's the date for the second Environmental Fair in the Town of Newcastle. Town of Newcastle Councillors were told at Monday's council meeting the first Environmental Fair was considered considered to be a "success." The fair took place on Sunday, May 26, at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Both children and adults were encouraged to attend, said Helen MacDonald, tne fair's coordinator. "It was time for us (the environmentalists) environmentalists) to say, 'we're not against everything,' everything,' said Ms MacDonald. "It was time to have some proactive involvement." involvement." Ms MacDonald told councillors during during a slide show the people who volunteered volunteered their time and talents "tried to cover as many sectors as possible" to make the fair interesting and informative. informative. "You have many treasures in this community," Mrs. MacDonald told councillors in reference to the town staff who helped the fair's organizing committee. However, not all the kind words were reserved for municipal staff. Mrs. MacDonald was also pleased with the members of the organizing committee. From the volunteers who helped with the child care to those who greeted greeted people at the front door of the recre- take in a workshop and then go back and pick up their children. The children also were learning about their environment while the parents were out scanning the exhibits. exhibits. There was information on a variety of environmentally friendly products, composting and free trees. The Environmental Fair was also different in another way, said Mrs. MacDonald. The exhibitors were relieved relieved by the organizing volunteers during the day so they could see the fair too. Councillors Diane Hamre, and Larry Larry Hannah told Ms MacDonald they were "impressed" with the Environmental Environmental Fair and hoped for its continued continued success. Finuzza Akeson, a representative of the Good Neighbours Program, was the guest speaker at the July 8 meeting of the Bowmanville Lions Club. She talked about the newly-formed Good Neighbours concept and how it can work in our community. community. With the guest speaker are Ed Leslie (left) who introduced her on behalf of the Bowmanville Lions Club and Elmer Banting, the president of the Bowman : ville Lions Club. 4H Members Meet at Trent by Mei-Lin Stichbury The Participation House association will take their case to the Ontario Municipal Municipal Board at the end of the month, after their hopes of having their housing project approved, were dashed by Town Council. Newcastle Council rejected, rejected, in a tied vote, the idea of a non-profit housing development development that would be built on Concession St. E., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, adjacent to Soper Creek. The townhouse project would include 18 market rental units, five units for people with special needs and 16 rental units geared to income. One of the questions that has been raised is why not build a housing project for the handicapped only, said Marilynn Dow, a member of the Participation house project. project. She was one of the Participation Participation House supporters attending an open house last Wednesday at Trinity United Church. She explained that the ■ provinci al government will not fund an institution 1 for handicapped persons only. The government believes that the disabled should have the opportunity to participate; participate; as fully as possible in the community, she added. added. So does Participation House. They believe that there are better opportunities opportunities for integration of persons persons with disabilities in a mixed housing project than' one exclusively for the disabled. disabled. Graham Good, of Totten Sims Hubicki, the consultants consultants responsible for construction construction of the townhouses, estimates the cost of the complex to total about $4 million. Ann McGeown, president of Participation House, says she is hopeful that the OMB will approve their proposal. Unfortunately, though, it seems that they have been thwarted at every turn in their efforts to get housing for the disabled. "We have been turned down by town council more times than I can remember," says Bea Campbell, secretary secretary of Participation House. "It seems like if it's not one thing then it's another." what if the OMB rejects their proposal? "Well, we've been fip this long," says Ms. bell. "I suppose we'll just keep on fighting." xa r L Beginning on Monday, July 22, ninety 4-H members members from seven surrounding counties will converge on Trent University for the annual annual 4-H Members' Conference. Conference. This two and a half day conference will provide the 14 and 15 year-old delegates delegates to realize their potential potential by enhancing their personal personal development and group cooperation through creative, hands-on experience. experience. It is important for youth today to build their self- confidence by realizing what they can do, as well as improving improving their communication communication and team working skills. Emphasis will be on the individual during the conference: how things af fect them and what effect they have on society. The aim of the conference program is to provide the members with resources, information information and opportunity for personal development. The activities and material will be geared toward the theme "Believe In Yourself. .. You Have What It Takes", and the delegates will have the chance to discover the skills they possess and how these skills can be used to achieve their goals. Individual sessions of leadership material will be presented by incorporating a mixture of activities, exercises exercises and social recreation. The sessions will establish an environment where each delegate can learn more about themselves while having having fun and meeting new people. The participants of the 1991 4-H Members' Conference Conference should leave on Wednesday with a better understanding understanding of who they are, the potential they have and the opportunities available to them. The local 4-H program is supported by volunteers and sponsors while being administered administered by the Ontario Ministry Ministry of Agriculture and Food. For further information, contact Chuck Lamers, Rural Rural Organization Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food, 55 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3G3 (705) 745-2403. A TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC PICNIC will be held at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Branch on July 17 from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. Children Children aged three to eight are invited, along with their teddy teddy bears, (or other cuddly friends) to bring a snack to' this summer story time break. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS: A PUPPET SHOW will be performed at the Bowmanville Branch on July 20 from 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Watch out for the THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF; A PUPPET SHOW coming August 15, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tickets for THE THREE LITTLE PIGS are available at all three branches. BET YOU CAN- BET YOU CAN'T do it at the Bowmanville Branch on July 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and at Newcastle Village Village Branch on July 25 from 2;00 to 3:00 p.m. This pro- f ram based on the popular ooks by Vicki Cobb, shows children from ages eight to twelve years ways to stump and amaze their friends. Registration is required. SCIENCE FUN will be explored at the Bowmanville Branch on July 24, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. This hour- long program for six to eight-year olds uses material material found around the house for some fun activities and science experiments. Registration Registration is required. FAIRY TALES will be told at the Newcastle Village Village Branch on August 13 from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. and at the Bowmanville Branch on August 14 from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. Children ages three to six will have a chance to relive relive some favorite fairy tales and learn some new ones. SIKKENS Super Quality Wood Coating engineered to stand up against the elements „„ -- ..~?T Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa 434-3939 i fighting s. Camp-