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12 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 5,1994 --Around the Town -- YWCA SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS - The Oshawa YWCA is seeking members of the community to serve on committees dealing with recreation and housing services, marketing, strategic planning, finance and multi-cultural issues. Committee members should be willing to donate an average of six hours per month to the YWCA, which provides services for women, children and families in Durham Region. Potential volunteers should send a letter describing their skills and knowledge to Eva Martin Blythe, Executive director, Oshawa YWCA, 33 McGrigor St., Oshawa, Ont. L1H1X8. CUIIMniM SUPPORT GROUP FOR SMOKERS -- For smokers at every stage of quitting, the Lung Association offers an ongoing group support program every Monday night It runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Oshawa. Call 436-1046 for more information about this free service. SELF-HELP GROUP FOR DISABLED ADULTS - Disabled adults in the Clarington area are forming a self-help group. If you would like to receive further information about this group, call Jamie at 436-9895. FILM NIGHT CELEBRATES WOMEN'S DAY - The members of FOCUS, a women's issues group in the Municipality of Clarington, will be holding a film night this month in celebration of International Women's Day. The film night is Tuesday, March 8, in Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. Use the hospital's main entrance and follow the signs. Please bring a mug, so you can partake in light refreshments and remember that the hospital parking lot requires "loonie" coins when you exit. Conservation Authority Hosts Seniors Weekend The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority will be hosting a special seniors weekend on March 19, 20 at Purple Woods Conservation Area. The public are invited to the area to enjoy one of nature's sweetest secrets, the making of maple syrup. During this weekend a shuttle will be available upon request to take seniors seniors from the sugar shack' back to the parking lot. This will eliminate the up hill walk. The maple syrup demonstration demonstration will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Authority staff will also be leading tours through the sugar bush starting at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. from the parking lot. Tours, admission, shuttle service and parking are free! ! Mark March 19 and 20 on your calendar for your visit to Purple Woods Conservation Area. Purple Woods Conservation Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast comer of Simcoe Street and Coates Road (10th Concession). Science Fair at St. Francis of Assisi Effects of Chlorine OSTOMY ASSOCIATION - The Oshawa and District Ostomy Association, a mutual aid group for all persons who have, or are anticipating having, ostomy surgery, holds its meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. It is at the Oshawa General Hospital in room 1002F at 7:30 p.m. . . , . . There are guest speakers, videos, and presentations of items of general AHA V7Pfj Al MPPT Hfl interest. Family and friends are welcome, for details, call Velora Gibson at ' W vd 434-2886 or Lee Wilson at 728-5853. The next meeting is March 16. On Wednesday March 9, Durham •••••••••••• Environmental Network (DEN) will JURIED EXHIBITION BY OSHAWA ART ASSOCIATION - The be hosting a very informative meet- Oshawa Art Association is inviting entries for its upcoming juried show, ing on the effects of chlorine on hu- There are categories for works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, and watercolors. man health and the ecosystem. Our Prints, drawings, pastels and sculptures will be accepted. To enter the show, guest speaker is Jay Palter from you must be a member of the Oshawa Art Association or a resident of Greenpeace in Toronto. Durham Region. For further entry details and registration forms, call (905) Mr. Palter will discuss the mount- 655-3483. The deadline for entries is March 18. uig evidence linking chlorine to a number of human, fish and wildlife SYRUP SEASON STARTS SOON - A number of special events will concerns, such as reproductive fail- take place at the Purple Woods Conservation Area in conjunction with the ure ' leanun g difficulties, behavioral maple syrup harvest. For instance, the Forest and Stream Woodcarvers of Whitby will hold a special carving demonstration at the Purple Woods Conservation Area March 12 and 13 and also March 19 and 20. An exhibition will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the display building beside the parking lot. Sugar bush tours will also be available on those dates at 11 a.m., \ p.m. and 2:30 p.m. In addition, there will be special March Break tours of the sugar bush coming up. There is also a seniors' weekend later in the month. And, March 26 and 27 marks the annual Pancake Weekend at Purple Woods. This conservation area is located directly north of Oshawa and south of Port Perry. Just follow Simcoe St., northward. St. Stephen's Secondary School student Mamie O'Toole explains to other judges grading entries in the St. Francis of Assisi Science Fair last week why this Ice Cube project deserved first place in the Junior Physical category. Careful experimentation by Becca Dickson showed that water freezes faster than orange juice or apple juice. Becca ended up winning Gold in her division. problems in school children, epidemic epidemic increases in breast cancer and male reproductive tract disorders. Though the International Joint Commission has, recommended the "sunsetting" of chlorine as one step toward the elimination of persistent toxic substances in the Great Lakes, both U.S. and Canadian governments have chosen not to comply. Chlorine is very much a part of our everyday lives, it is found in our A-1 Eavestrough Systems "Your Eavestrough Specialists" Eavestrough Cleaning and Re-Sealing Installation of new trough for as low as $2.00 per foot Manufactured on site for home owners or contractors Don't Wait To Get Wet, Call NOW! 905-786-3059 BIA HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING - Bowmanville's downtown business drinking water (whether it is munici- improvement area will hold its annual all-members meeting Wednesday, P al or rural), swimming pools, play- March 9th, at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. The social hour will begin at * n S helds, air, food, and even in six p.m., with dinner to follow at seven. For tickets, phone Ron Hooper at breast milk Don't miss the opportu- 623-5747; Edgar Lucas at 623-6411 or Kevin Anyan at 6234168. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS IN WHITBY - The next meeting of the Region of Durham branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be on Tuesday, March 8th, at the Henry Street High School cafeteria. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Judith Gaulin, of the Pickering Public Library, will be the guest speaker. She will discuss source material as it relates to local history. Meetings are free and the general public is welcome. - -- Focus on Families From March 7-13 Everybody needs help some time - that's what social workers are here for. To help individuals and families to resolve problems and to improve their quality of life. March 7th through 13th is National National Social Work Week. Since 1994 has been declared the International Year of the Family by the United Nations, National Social Work Week has the family as its focus. There are approximately 10,000 professionally trained social workers in Ontario employed in settings such as hospitals, health and social service agencies, schools and independent practice. Social workers work with people - the homeless, the unemployed, victims victims of abuse, people with drinking and/or drug problems or other health concerns, individuals with disabilities, disabilities, youth, seniors, couples, parents, people with sexual concerns. Social workers believe in the intrinsic intrinsic worth and dignity of every human human being and are dedicated to the welfare of individuals and the achievement of social justice. The Ontario Association of Professional Professional Social Workers (OAPSW) is the voice of social workers in Ontario. Ontario. If you need help or know someone who docs, call your local social service service agency or, if you arc not sure who to call, call OAPSW at 416-923- 4848 and we'll direct you. nity to leam more about the chlorine issue. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall C-113 at Durham Durham College, (use the Simcoe Street North entrance and watch for signs that will direct you). 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