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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. Wednesday, April 17. 1996 7 Durham Christian Students Pitch-in to Help Open Youth Shelter Julia Hcidman, of Durham Christian High School, was one of several students who spent last Wednesday, April 3, cleaning up the soon-to-bc-opcncd youth shelter in Oshawa. The students scrubbed closets, windows, and the kitchen. They also made beds, and did other odd jobs as required by The Ark Youth Shelter & Support Services. by Laura J. Richards A 21-bed co-ed shelter for youth ages 16 to 20 years will be opening at the end of April at 15 Division Street, Oshawa. "This is one of the programs by Durham Outlook for the Needy," said Angus Francis, the volunteer Project Coordinator of The Ark Youth Shelter & Support Services. It is the first project of its kind in Durham that will address "the problem of homeless homeless youth," Francis explained. Durham Outlook for the Needy has been organizing this project in harmony with 20 other community groups such as the YWCA and hospital crisis crisis intervention services. Francis noted the shelter will "provide a safe place, out of the storm." • The shelter's employees will be available around the clock to offer counselling services. services. "When the kids arc here, they arc told that they must develop and work on a pi an" for their lives. It's like when Noah built his ark. His preparations were not for getting on the boat and staying on, but to get off when the storm was over," Francis said. That plan could include obtaining counselling for every problem from the aftermath of child-teenage sexual abuse, drugs and alcohol addiction, to seeking employment. "The kids need to think about what they need to do for themselves," Francis said. However, going home will not be an option for most of these kids. Seventy-five per cent of the females will have been sexually abused at home. Fights will not be reconciled. This leaves the teens without a place to go. Arc there any rules? "There arc more rules here than at home," Francis said. "When the kids first come here, they arc encouraged to call home to let their parents know that they arc in a safe place," Francis said. The shelter has a curfew. In addition, the teens must cook, clean, set the table, do the laundry, laundry, vacuum and "be a part of living here," Francis explained. "They have to be in school or working full-time or doing 30 or more hours a week doing community work," he said. In other words, the teens can't loaf around the shelter. Francis wants to make one thing perfectly clear: "This is a total community project. It will only work if the community supports it." And, as the organizers sec it, the entire Durham Region is the community from which the teens will come. They will be the young people who have fallen through the social net cracks and need a chance to get their lives back on track. The shelter has six bedrooms, bedrooms, each with between two to six beds, two living rooms, a fairly large kitchen with a din- ing-room/sludy hall, a recreation recreation room, counselling rooms and a chapel. There is also a small, self- contained apartment. Organizers hope a couple will be living in the apartment to provide a more home-like atmosphere and "help out during during a night-time emergency," Francis said. Teens needing a place to go and not living close to a transit system may call 432-8036 after the end of April. The shelter won't be open until then. Ark Youth Shelter and Support Services to Open in April in Oshawa The first youth hostel for female and male youths will be opening its doors at the end of April 1996. The Ark Youth Shelter & Support Services run by Durham Outlook for the Needy is one of the many projects which brought the St. Vincent Kitchen project to Oshawa. Before it begins operation, the shelter needs items which would help make life a little more pleasant for the youth coming through the doors. The donation list includes: bath towels, face cloths, shampoo, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toothpaste, razors, feminine hygiene products, new underwear and socks, and pajamas. The shelter also needs cleaning supplies, smoke detectors, lightbulbs (40 and 60 watt), good used clothing like A Weekly Agenda of" Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities' Wednesday, April 17 ASTHMA OUTREACH -- The Lung Association of Durham hosts a two-part Asthma Outreach program at the Oshawa General Hospital on Wednesdays, April 17 and April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Classes are instructed by a registered respiratory respiratory therapist. To pre-register call: 436-1046. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION -- A support group for head injury survivors, their families and caregivers meets on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E., in Oshawa. If you need assistance with transportation, call (905) 723-2732. FINANCIAL SEMINAR -- Ken Richards of Fortune Financial presents a free financial seminar with Dr. Jerry White, financial commentator for CFRB 1010 and Can-West Global television on April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn in Oshawa. Reservations at 728-4488. Thursday, April 18 KINARK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES -- A workshop workshop for parents of toddlers will be held at Bowmanville Court Room 1, located at 132 Church Street, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Parents will learn effective strategies in dealing with tantrums, toilet training, and mealtime behavior. There will be a fee for this course. Pre-registration is required. Call 433- 0386, ext. 316. Friday, April 19 BABYTIME AT THE LIBRARY -- The Ciarington Public Library will host Babytime at the Bowmanville branch each Friday from April 19 to May 10, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Join the gang at the library for lively programs of songs, stories, stories, and fingerplays designed for babies up to 24 months of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please pre- register in person at the Bowmanville branch or call 623-7322. Saturday, April 20 CANOE, GOLF, FISH -- The Newcastle Family Connection welcomes everyone to attend its Time and Treasures Auction on April 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Newcastle Town Hall. Over one hundred items will be open to bidding in silent and live auctions. Among the items up for bidding are a fibreglas canoe, Toronto theatre tickets, golf packages and a fly fishing day trip. There will be a fee for each bidding ticket. LUNG ASSOCIATION CAR RALLY -- The Lung Association of Durham Region is holding a Charity Car Rally on April 20th, rain or shine. Cars start and finish at the Knights of Columbus Hall at Ritson Road N. and 6th Concession in Oshawa. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Length of rally is approximately two hours. The event includes a BBQ, refreshments refreshments and prizes. Entrance fee required or sponsorships. All proceeds go to the Lung Association. Monday, April 22 WILD HERBS -- The Canadian Organic Growers will meet at the Revenue Building located at King and Centre Streets in Oshawa at 7:30 p.m. The featured speaker will talk about wild herbs, and explain how these herbs can be identified and used. Tuesday, April 23 OLDER ADULTS -- The Ciarington Older Adult Centre Committee hosts two feature speakers at the April 23 meeting at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville. At 10:15 a.m., Ervine Betts will talk about Insurance for the Home and Car. At 1:00 p.m. Denise Ormiston of the Pincwood Centre will talk about Community Addiction Services. Cards and line-dancing are also offered. To arrange transportation please call: 623-2261. READ -- If you are an adult looking for help with your reading reading and writing skills, the READ Hotline can direct you to a program in your area. Adults can finds one-to-one tutoring or classroom lessons. The service is free and confidential. Call: 725-4786. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD FREE SKATING -- Block Parents of Ciarington arc hosting a free family skate at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre located on Hwy. 2 on Friday, April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This is a professional development day for most area students. Block Parents meet next on Tuesday, May 7th, at Bowmanville Court Room #1 on Church Street. New volunteers volunteers are welcome. JAMES R. YANCH Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St.-721-7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave. - 619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE initial consultation. ©J.p. Wednesday, April 24 MUSIC AND LITERATURE -- The Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra and the Visual Arts Centre of Ciarington co-host a presentation entitled "Some Aspects of Music, Art & Literature in the 19th Century", featuring speaker Dr. Jane Castel- Vanderburgh. This two-hour presentation will illustrate a view of the connection between artistic aspects of music and literature. The event will be held at the Bowmanville High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on April 24. Tickets sold in advance or at the door. Call 623-5831. BOOK SALE AT CENTRAL -- On Thursday, April 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be a big book sale at Genual Public School in Bowmanville. The event is sponsored by the Parents' Association. Funds will, benefit a number of school projects including new playground equipment. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -- The Oshawa and District Breast Cancer Support Group meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25, at Kingsvicw United Church at the comer of Wilson and Adelaide St. in Oshawa from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Those who have or who have had cancer are welcome to join. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS -- A representative from Family Support will offer an inside look at changes at the government office at the Thursday, April 25lh, meeting of Parents Without Partners. The group meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. upstairs at St. George's Church, 51 Centre Street in Oshawa. CONCERT OF THE STARS -- Five Kiwanis Clubs of Oshawa and Whitby co-host this ensemble of music and theatre theatre at Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa on Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00 p.m. The Concert of the Stars closes the annual Kifest festival in which performance awards and scholarships are presented presented to promising young actors and musicians across Durham. Tickets are available at the door. Country Comfort "Beat the Heat Sale" KEEPRITE UNITS LIMITED SALE from $1600 installed JANITROL UNITS from $1299 installed Until May 1/96 Both units include 5 Year Parts Warranty "Best in the Industry" 91 King St. W., Bowmanville 697-0621 BREAST CARE -- A special breast care seminar is being held at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville on April 24 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Presenters at the seminar are female health professionals. They will discuss mammography, breast self- examination, the physician's role in breast health and nutrition. A survivor of breast cancer will be present to tell her story. Register in advance at 623-3331, ext. 5400. Lewis Palmer pmwoaD 'Floor Centre For all your flooring needs... Kerry Dickens • CARPET • VINYL • HARDWOdr) • CERAMIC jeans/pants, sweaters, shoes and boots and winter and spring coats. Also needed are soap, deodorant, combs, brushes, and hairdryers. If you, or your organization would like to donate or become a regular donor to this project, contact, Angus Francis the project project coordinator at 432-8036. House Needs A New Roof A plumbing job went up in smoke last week at a Simpson Avc. residence. Firefighters were called out to a side-split home at 71 Simpson Avc. on Friday, April 12 around 2:30 in the afternoon. afternoon. According to fire chief Michael Creighton a plumbing job underway in an upstairs bathroom was the likely cause. "They were working with a torch and it caught the insulation insulation and spread." The fire resulted in an estimated estimated $22,000 damage to an outside wall and roof. Stream Angling The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will be hosting its sixth Annual Stream Angling Prize Day at Hcbcr Down Conservation Area on Saturday, April 27, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. j.The, event is designed for the' experienced and novice angler. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for the heaviest rainbow trout, with random draws being held for all registered participants. There is no entrance fee, however all entrants must be registered at the event. In addition, any anglers between the age of 18 and 64 must possess a valid Ontario fishing licence. Hcber Down Conservation Area is located one concession north of Taunton Road at Country Lane Road. Registration will be held in the picnic area parking lot. Come and join in a fun day of fishing for Lyndc Creek rainbow trout and maybe even win a prize. Admission is FREE, with donations being accepted towards the improvements improvements of Hcbcr Down Conservation Area. This event will run rain or shine. For more information, call the Authority at (905) 579-0411. Highland Champion •■■■■■■■•••• FOR YOUR INFORMATION GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS -- Are you fighting for visitation visitation rights and/or custody of your grandchildren? A Grandparents' Rights Group is forming in Durham Region to offer emotional support to those who seek better access to their grandchildren. For information call Betty at (905) 697-3082. • Free Estimates • Shop at Home Service • Professional Installation 356 Dean Avenue, Oshawa 576-6412 D- DC •n Dean AVe. DC n r ♦ O jfl Hwy. 401 o JÛ E Bloor St. 5 B G . Super Sale of the Weekl .e°* DEEP DISCOUNT PRICES! Many below cost. - Limited Quantities - SANYO - SONY - PANASONIC This sale will not be repeated - ever! Qj)Ciarington's RadioShack. Since I902 VCR.TV ▼ STEREO SERVICENTRE ELECTRONICS - MUSIC - OFFICE SUPPLIES 15 King St. West Bowmanville 697-0310 „ «5 J.P. c CMHA SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS -- The Canadian Mental Health Association, a non-profit group, is looking for board members in Durham. Interested parties are asked to send a written resume by April 22, 1996, to Joan Skelton, CMHA Durham, 111 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa, Ontario. All applications applications are confidential. For more information call: 436-8760. MtMMIMII TINY TOTS GYM -- The Ciarington YWCA is offering a Tiny Tots Gym class for parents and tots Saturdays until June 15 from 9:40 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Tiny Tots Gym will introduce the children to stretches, games and basic equipment. Classes arc held at the Salvation Army on Liberty Street. There is a fee for this course. To register call: 623-9992. ENNISKILLEN SCHOOL REUNION -- Calling all former students and teachers from Bakers, Bradleys, Burkcton, Enfield, Enniskillen, Haydon, Long Sault, Tyrone and Union! Mark your calendars for Enniskillen Public School Reunion Days. On Friday, May 24th come to the barbecue and on Saturday, May 25th rc-unilc with old friends at the Gala Dinner and Dance to be held at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. Contact the school for more details 263-2970. AL-ANON -- Is your life being affected by someone elsc's drinking? Al-Anon can help. For a list of Al-Anon and Al- Atccn meetings in the local area, call: 728-1020. PARENTING IN THE 90'S -- The "Parenting in the 90's" seminar series continues each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Assembly in Newcastle. Peterborough family counsellor Dr. Bob Johnson leads the sessions which arc free of charge. Refreshments and childcare provided. Crossroads Christian Assembly is located at 978 North Street in Newcastle. Canguard Tax Service 15 Fourth Street - Bowmanville ... continuing to provide you with the same excellent service. Personal Tax Preparation Marg Lingard Marg Conway 623-4217 623-1656 Bowmanville Bowmanville Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 ©j.p. On March 23, ninc-ycar-old Ashlcigh Dwinncll of Bowmanville earned four medals at the Western Ontario Highland Dancing pre- Championships in London, Ontario -- two gold and two bronze. She is seen above with her medals and an engraved WOI1DA plate also presented to her at the competition. Ashlcigh will be dancing in the Inter-Provincials in Kelowna, British Columbia this July. As well, she will be dancing at many championships in Scotland this August. Ashlcigh started Highland dancing at age five.