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AIDS Walk Planned for September 27 "On Sunday, September 27. 1998 thousands thousands of people just like you will lace up their sneakers and hit the streets to take part in one of Canada's most important fundraisers fundraisers - their local AIDS Walk. You already know what a devastating impact AIDS has had on Canadians. But did you know that Canada's infection rate has nearly doubled since the early 1990's? And, that at the end of 1996 as many as 42,000 Canadians were living with HIV/AIDS?" says Don Ferguson of Royal Canadian Air Farce. AIDS Walk Durham will start and finish at Memorial Park, Oshawa. Registration forms, for those who wish to collect pledges and walk, can be picked up from the AIDS Committee of Durham. Corporate Donations arc welcome and businesses and groups arc encouraged to enter a team. There will be a special prize this year for team leaders. Please call for more information 905-665- 0051. When you join AIDS Walk Durham, the pledges you collect stay in Durham Region. The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, July 25,1998 Page 9 Local "Champs" Learn New Skills Due to the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 3rd, the deadline for Classified Advertising will be Friday, July 31st, at 4:00 p.m. The deadline for Display Advertising will be Tuesday, August 4th at 12:00 noon. Efje Canadian Statesman 62 King St. West, Bowmanville Telephone (905) 623-3303 Since joining The War Amps Child Amputees (CHAMP) Program, Shawn Baldwin of Oshawa, Andrew Baptiste of Whitby, James Jordan of Bowmanvillc and Amanda Van Voordcri of Courticc, have found it to be a continual learning' experience and an opportunity opportunity to help others. This feeling was renewed when they attended the 1998 Ontario CHAMP Seminar that was held in Mississauga this spring. James, 13 and Andrew 19, were both born partial left arm amputees; Shawn 16, is missing part of both legs due to medical reasons reasons and Amanda 9, was bom missing her left hand. All were enrolled in CHAMP and, as members are eligible to receive financial assistance with the cost of artificial limbs including travel costs for fittings and limb repairs, counselling and Seminars like this one. The War Amps also encourages CHAMPS to lead full and active lives and so covers the full cost of recreational limbs. CHAMP Graduates receive assistance with tuition and books while enrolled in post-secondary school. At the Seminar, the four attended a session where Champs demonstrated some of their artificial limbs. Shawn showed his artificial limbs and a special special sports bag he uses to carry them in. Amanda showed the device she uses to hold a skipping rope. Andrew demonstrated his weight-training arm and James has a hockey device and sports arm that he showed. Other sessions included: included: parent counselling, to assist in raising an amputee child; What Bugs Me, a forum-style session where CHAMPS talk about things - like teasing and staring - that sometimes sometimes "bug" them about being amputees and a look at new developments in artificial limbs. Older CHAMPS are Junior Counsellors at the Seminar, answering questions questions and providing advice in sessions like What Bugs Me. By doing so, they show CHAMPS how they handled the very same problems while growing up. Another session discussed discussed how amputees can overcome employer prejudice prejudice through computers. CHAMPS were shown that by developing computer computer skills at a young age, they can be a valuable asset in the workplace and overcome an employer's hesitancy. War Amps Chief Executive Officer Cliff Chaddcrton encourages CHAMPS to enter what The War Amps calls The Winner's Circle by overcoming overcoming an amputation and living life to the fullest. These four CHAMPS have all been "Safety Ambassadors" on The War Amps PLAYSAFE float in parades. James also helped present an honorary CHAMP membership at the Seminar to Art Fyles of The War Amps Toronto Branch. CHAMP and all War Amps programs are funded funded solely through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service. The Association receives government grants. no Those wishing more information information or to order key tags can use E-ZEE ACCESS: call toll-free 1-800-250- 3030, fax toll-free at 1- 800-219-8988 or access the Association on the Internet at http://www.waramps.ca •• ?, V v >. ; i '>•:, / v r \ ' » ^ ; '. à. Amanda Van Voorden LUXURY CARS OLDSMOBILE 88 James Jordan ÏR905-885-4573 1 -800-297-4876 1995 Cadillac DeVille White, loaded, 61,000 km, «26,995 1997 Olds 88 LS . While, loaded, 31,000 km. «24,995' 1993 Olds 88 Blue, V6, loaded, 115,000 km. « 1 0,995 1994 Olds 88 Blue,.V6, loaded, 70,000 km. « 1 4,995 1991 Buick leSabre Maroon, loaded, 134,000 km. «9,495 1994 Buick Park Avenue 1997 Bukk leSabre Limited Blue, loaded, leather, 24,500 km! Amethyst $29,995 SPORTY CARS SUB-COMPACT CARS . v ' --A' ; fully loaded, 77,000 km. «18,995 Federated Women's Institute Of Ontario Conference '98 CAMARO 1995 Comoro Coupe Teal, 3.8 litre V6, T-roof, auto, air, loaded, MQK mint, 61,000 km. I 111 METRO . 1997 Metro Maroai,onto,cmselte;39,000tm. «1 0,995 1995 Metro Purple, 5 »pd., 6/100 Ian. warranty 59,000 km. «7 ,99 5 EXTENDED CAB 4X4 EXT. CAB 4x4 1995 Chev Silverado Ext. 4x4 White, 350, , _ _ _ -- -- loaded, 106,000 km. 2**,995 AS IS VEHICLES What a wonderful conference! Everything was well- planned, the accommodations were wonderful with each person.in, their own room off, an apartment. The meals : were, very good, with, a ,roast beef banquet on Saturday evening. , ,,, j.,,, ; Loyalist College proved to. be a perfect place for such a gathering in Belleville, Ontario, July 3,4 and 5. The theme for the conference "Today's Family Shaping Tomorrow's World". The tours began at 1:30 Friday afternoon. One tour went on an antique and craft show tour. While the other included a visit to a ostrich farm and a tree nursery. At the ostrich farm, we were shown the birds who weight up to 300 pounds, the eggs which were huge about 3 lbs in weight. The adult bird stands 7 to 8 ft. high and a female lays from 30-60 eggs per year. The nursery was beautiful with ornamental shrubs and flowers. The opening ceremonies began at 7:30 with the Institute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. A formal welcome was issued by the College President Doug Auld, Warden of Hastings County Albert Vader, the Minister of Agriculture and Food the Hon. Lyle Vanclief. These were introduced by FWIO president Arthena Hecker. Friday evening closed with a meet and greet reception in the cafeteria, which was adjoining the auditorium. Saturday A.M. began with breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 then into the auditorium where Rosemary Moran opened the session, then a sing-along .to set the mood. Our first speaker was Kathryn Bums a lawyer in Belleville. She said the strength of Canada lies in its rural roots. She emphasized that people over 50 should appoint a "power of attorney" and when making a will you should consult a lawyer, an accountant and a family counsellor. One should make a list of personal treasures in a notebook, notebook, sign the document and date it. If you give anything away before your death, date and sign that in your notebook, notebook, so your executors know where it went. She said to treat all fairly, empower your trustees and remember you cannot rule from the grave. Workshops were next, mine was "surfing the Internet". After lunch another sing song with Margaret Killeen teaching us a song she had written, on the theme shaping tomorrow's world, A panel followed with representatives from W.I. with Peggy Burris, F.W.I.O. Arthena Hecker, F.W.I.C. Mildred Keith and A.C.W.W. Margaret Munro. All brought thoughts and hopes from their respective offices. The banquet was superb, then we retired to the auditorium auditorium to hear Maud Barlow. She is a political activist, author, critic and outspoken crusador for Canada. She has written several books, "a Parcel of Rogues", "Take Back the Nation" and many more. She was certainly a dynamic speaker. We enjoyed a break with the Mundclls and were entertained entertained by Grandpa's singing. Hospitality time again ended Saturday's activities. Sunday morning we enjoyed an address by Roy Bonisteel. What a speaker! I usually take notes of all the speakers but I was so enthralled by the presence of the man that I forgot. He told of his boyhood in the Quinte area and said his mother had been a Women's Institute member for JIMMY 4x4 1988 GMC Full Size Jimmy 4x4 ST *2.995 « I. 1989 Cavalier ■ 4 Door White, air, auto ♦ | ,900 US Is many years. , , After the service, Maud Barlow spoke again, issuing the challenge to deal with "Economic Globalization". She said we arc the most highly educated, but politically illiterate illiterate people of the world. Stop the erosion of social programs, battle the emissions emissions from toxic waste, Find out how we can all work together to combat Economic Globalization. That was Maud Barlow's challenge to the Institute Women of the World. Collection was taken at the service and it will be spent on 1. Water for all, 2. Women feed the world. It was inspiring to all Institute members. It was estimated that 254 people were in the three day program. Make sure you attend the next Ontario convention in two years' time, in 2000, The World Institute Convention meets every 3 years and will be meeting in 2001, PRO for District Dont Martyn