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Page 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, July 22, 1998 -- Placements Up 42% in Bowmanville Employment Picture Looking Brighter for Students this Summer by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer If May and June arc any indication, students may be having an easier time finding jobs this summer. Human Resource Centres for Students located in Bowmanville, Oshawa and Pickering have placed over 1,700 students so far this summer. That's a nine percent increase over last year's placement rates, and it's in spite of the fact that one of the area's major summer student employers, General Motors, has had an extended shutdown shutdown as a result of a work stoppage in Flint, Mich. "There are more students looking for work because a , » lot of them thought over 1,700 students so tar they were covered . this summer Human Resource Centres in Bowmanville, Oshawa and Pickering have placed said. Sherri also said the resource centre isn't just a place for students desperate for work. It's a free resource for anyone who needs it. "It's really a place to proactively enhance their skills, a place to better yourself," said Sherri, citing examples of students who come in to do career searches on the Internet. She also says a number of students come in for help with resume writing and interview skills. It's not too late for students who arc looking for jobs, or covered but the fact that we've gotten out. there and found some new jobs, I think, helps," said Green, after speaking to the Bowmanville Rotary Club Thursday afternoon. In Bowmanville, more than 250 positions were posted in May and June. That's up 42 percent over last year, said Dana Sherri, a summer employment officer from the Bowmanville office, which is located at 132 Church Street. One-hundred-and-ninety-two of those jobs have been filled so far, an increase of 71 percent over the previous year's totals. Sherri believes this is partially due to the fact that students have a better better idea of what's involved in getting a job now. "It definitely shows students' initiative. initiative. They know finding a job is a job in itself, and it looks like when they walk in here, they're prepared for that," she for employers who are still looking for workers. Not only are there still regular regular employment postings, but students students can become part of the "Odd Job Squad." "The students come in, sign a sheet with their personal information and check off all the jobs they feel they could do," said Sherri. Members of the community are then able to call in with odd jobs they have that could be done by students - babysitting, yard work, painting, etc. After "taking down all the requirements to make sure we get the most qualified and capable student," Sherri says staff at the resource centre then match workers and jobs. Green said not only is the centre a great place for students to find jobs, but it can also be very helpful for employers. employers. "With a student, you can get any skill that you need," he said. For more information on the Hurttan Resource Centre for Students, call 623- 9221, or drop into the Church Street office. The Centre remains open until August 12. The family George and Grace Pidduck invites you to join in the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, July 25, 1998, 2-4 p.m. at the Oshawa Shrine Club 1626 Simcoc Street N., Oshawa, Ontario \ BEST WISHES ONLY / J U R Y A R I E V I T A A S A U F 0 R K A L O i W E T m N 0 O D M M P M ■ I O U c R A M R A S P u N T S L. B A R O L O O T A N N A B E A ■ T R A ■ H 0 s T E L L E V E E ■ ■ 1 V E E ■ I R s w R E N ■ G N A T 1 S N T E E P E A T E T R B L 0 A L U N T ■ L E A K Y s P O T E L S 1 E 6 S R O 6 s H E S Answers to Saturday's Clarington/Courtice Independent Crossword Puzzle Police Make Arrests in Break and Enters Durham Regional Police have arrested 15 people in connection with a series of break-ins that took place across the Durham Region between January and May of this year. One of the break-ins occurred at. Kentucky Fried Chicken on King Street in Bowmanville and another was at the Scars outlet in Bowmanville Fourteen people from Ajax and one from Scarborough have been charged with a number of offences, including possession possession of stolen property and threatening a witness. Among the arrested are three young offenders. Police expect to make more arrests in the near future. A small amount of the stolen properly has been recovered. NEW RAMP - The teens from the Courtice drop-in centre on Nash Road recently sent a thank- you note to the town's Public Works department thanking them for delivery of a skateboard ramp for the community. Area youth missed the ramp last summer and have vowed to act as unofficial guardians for the one now set up by the Courtice Secondary School tennis courts. Pictured above are councillor Jane Rowe (left) along with teen centre co-chairs Nicky Burns and Chris Kreasul (right). Skateboard Security -- Teens Volunteer to "Adopt" Courtice Ramp -- Lorraine Ma nfredo Slaff Writer The skateboard ramp up at Courtice Secondary School now has its own security guards. The kids at the nearby Courtice teen drop-in centre centre have offered to adopt the site, keep it liltcr-frce and keep an eye out for roaming vandals. "We don't want to lose this," said Chris Kreasul, one of the teen centre cochairs. cochairs. The town has three ramps in use across the municipality - one each in Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice. Unfortunately, the u- shaped half pipes can be targets ' for jjleUy arsonists. The/ ont) -% Orôno was burned tjwiie in just two months.j ' Clarington Council! voted not to replace it this slimmer. Clarington li,as set aside $35,000 in its current capital capital budget to Construct a new apparatus and to cover regular maintenance costs on existing ramps. And these ramps take their lumps daily from kids practicing leaps and stunts. Repair work is often needed needed on a weekly basis. Any dollars left over at the end of the season arc supposed to go into a fund for establishing a bigger and better skateboard park --- possibly at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex -- ; in the future. Courtice Councillor Jane Rowe doesn't begrudge local youth the money. "We build neighbourhood neighbourhood parks for the little wee ones, but what about our older kids?" She is pleased the drop- in centre youths have volunteered volunteered to be unofficial watchdogs for a piece of public recreational equipment. equipment. "They're going to keep an eye on it. If they see anyone abusing it or damaging damaging it, they will report it." The skateboard ramp was set up beside the tennis tennis courts at Courtice Secondary School early in July. Area kids missed it last summer, but are glad it's back. There's no question that it's a hot spot for youth of all ages now. "I have yet to go by it and not see kids on it," Councillor Rowe says. Like many, slic'd much rather see the kids play on ramps in a park, rather than having them jumping off curbs on busy streets or in parking lots. "I have yet to go by (the ramp) arid not see kids on it." -Councillor Jane Rowe AKZO NOBEL Bikkens (A Quality Start Deservjes a Quality Finish #\fiBERMETHY'$ PAINT and WALLPAPER mi Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. 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