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14 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 6, 1993 Block Parent Organization Assists People of All Ages While many people may think of Block Parents as being only for children, children, that isn't the whole story. Muriel Moynes, of the Newcastle - Bowmanville Block Parent organization, organization, states: "Anyone who needs help can find assistance at the door of someone displaying our Block Parent .sign." A Block Parent brochure focusing on senior citizens states: "Seniors often often feel they are more vulnerable to crime than younger people. Actually, statistics prove seniors are victims of crime less often than younger people." When can seniors use the service provided by the Block Parents Organization? Organization? "When they are by themselves on the sidewalks and feeling faint, or need assistance because the weather has turned to severe conditions," Moynes said. "Block Parents are 'safe strangers' ,who are screened by the police before they are allowed into the program," Moynes noted. Since seniors spend more time at home than mothers of young children do now, they are also being looked at as the next people being targeted to become volunteers for Block Parents, Moynes said. Agreeing with Moynes was Dawn Larmer, of the Bowmanville Block Parent organization. "They don't have to leave their home," Larmer said. The group is looking for seniors willing to do book work and to serve on the organization's organization's Central (executive) Committee. Block Parents offer help from dangerous dangerous or frightening situations for children and adults alike, Moynes said. They assist persons by calling the police or someone else to help. They also assist the' police by reporting reporting suspicious or criminal activity in the neighborhood. They are not required to provide food or beverages, toilet facilities, transportation or first aid. Nor should they leave home to break up a fight. Children , and adults should know that they can use the Block Parent home when alarmed by strangers or vicious animals. They can call on Block Parents after an accident, when ill or lost, when being bullied or when caught in severe weather conditions. To begin the process to become a Block Parent in your neighborhood or to volunteer some of your time to the organization, (whether you are a senior senior or younger) 'call 623-7585 for more information. All dressed up and then they hit the mall! These clowns and all the other happy people were at the Bowmanville MaU to celebrate Block Parent Week in Clarington. While children's faces were painted, balloons and information on the Block Parents Program were given to their parents. MUNICIPALITY OF ONTARIO REMEMBRANCE DAY GARBAGE COLLECTION Browning-Ferris Industries (B.F.I.) will collect garbage in accordance with the following schedule: GARBAGE normally set out for collection Thursday, Nov. 11th WILL BE PICKED UP ON MONDAY, Nov. 15th, 1993.. Browning-Ferris Industries (Garbage Collection)... 433-5075 Waste Systems tiftOWNINO-FfiflhlS INDUSTRIES Municipality of Clarington Public Works 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 (905) 623-3379 TWO GREAT SAWS AT SUPER FALL SAVINGS Model 45 - 15V 44cc of compact power Save $ 90 00 S $ 349 95 Model 61-16" (Illustrated) Big enough to tackle the toughest Jobs Save $ 150 00 95 reg. $439.00 $ 499 Now OnlV ^ J reg. y 1 w w $649.00 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST . LONGER BAR LENGTHS AVAItABLE. CHECK WITH YOUR DEALER FOR DETAILS. ©Husqvarna FOREST&GARDEN FARM GARDEN LTD. JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE Taunton Road ORONO 983-9119 1-800-461-2120 PATRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473 A iJlIIIP ^ .1969-1994, But/ Local" 1. Location, more convenient for you for servicing. 2. Support local business (who in turn support local sports teams, charities, community projects, etc., etc.) 3. Easier for you, no time or expense spent travelling out of town. 4. Highest Trade-in values. 5. Nice friendly people, easy to do business with. 6. Good selection in stock, as well as computer access to dealers' stock province-wide. 7. Small town personalized service, you're a name, not a number. 8. Local people stake their reputation and future success on your satisfaction. 9. Top quality, low mileage, local trade-ins. . iOUÇET THE BEST DEALT BUICK LTD. PONTIAC BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. Buy the cars your neighbours help to build. I. E. Aumrwj 1969- 1994