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6-OionoWeekIy Times, Wednesday, July », 1986 Oshawa YWCA Orono Day Camp Another group at the Orono Day Camp operated by the Oshawa YWCA at the Orono Park. The above-group under the direction direction of Carole Ann Vatcher of Orono were taking part in a play program at the swings and other play facilities at the park. The program includes games, sports, crafts, excursions and "Babes In Bookland 9f By Dorothy Robinson FAIRY TALES Tales of wolves, witches and wicked wizards! Suitable for children? Not according to some critics who object to them on the grounds that they are rife with violence and sexism. On the other hand, these same tales are lauded as the beloved classics of children's literature. I suppose that when and how fairy tales are presented to children has an important bearing on their effect. effect. Personally, I recall no negative* vibes from my childhood en, counters with fairy tales. On the contrary, I have fond memories of a treasured gift set that I read over and over for many a year. Many fairy tales were vehicles for parents to teach important truths to their children. Todays' market is flooded with many t rendy but bland resources to teach such lessons as 'Beware of strangers." "The Tale of Little Red Riding Hood" does it in a much more entertaining and imaginative style. ' Child psychologist Bruno Bet- telheim agrees that tlje traditional fairy .tales are positive influences ih. t children's lives. He says that they are important because "children have very rich fantasies, many of which contain chaotic fears and anxieties. Often a child is overwhelmed overwhelmed by these fantasies and sees no solution to the predicament he imagines. By starting where the child is and by using his imaginings, fairy tales guide him to reassuring solutions. When the hero or heroine undergoes some of the most terrifying terrifying experiences imaginable, a child gets some idea of how to deal constructively constructively with his fears." When asked if fairy tales influenced influenced his life, Bettelheim , answered, "Yes, my mother told them to me, and 1 1 also read them. Even when ! was in Nazi concentration concentration camps their basic message stayed with me: that &i life you encounter encounter terrible events, but if you hold on to your values, you might survive and be better for it." We recommend a volume of 32 old favourites selected by Virginia Haviland and illustrated by Raymond Raymond Briggs. See it, along with other versions, at the Apple Blossom Shop. Juniors successful in Horticulture competition A very large crowd of between seven and eight hundred delegates and visitors attended the 80th anniversary anniversary of Ontario Horticulture Association Convention, this year • held in Trent University, Peterborough. Peterborough. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, landscaped, but the distance between buildings, cafeterias and meeting halls gave many "a bit too much exercise." exercise." On arrival each visitor was given a "goodie bag" of momentos of all societies in District No. 4, the host society. Just a sample - Kleenex cases, bow ties, cute key chains, fertilizer fertilizer spikes, etc., each gift courtesy of all the societies in Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough and Victoria Counties. Counties. The members of executive and spouses were guests of District No. 4 for a delightful boat tour of river on Moday evening, and following this, the President's reception. Official opening on Wednesday a.m. with greetings from" Mayor Sylvia Sutherland, Chancellor of University and Peterborough Society Society President, also M.P.P. John Turner (Peterborough) brought greetings. Theme address by Dr. C.M. Switzer, Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Food. In the afternoon, Chairman of the Youth Committee Bonnie Warner and her panel, Mrs. Pat Christian and two young jt. member* presented a very interesting interesting display of young folks and horticulture! In the afternoon - "All you wanted to know about potatoes, but were afraid to ask!" with Dr. Launch fund raising campaign (Continued from page 5) McKnight the group is to meet again when they will discuss fund raising with a fund-raising consultant. This meeting is to be held' within the next couple of weeks. Carson Elliott in, speaking at the meeting said the SPLÂSH committee had hired the services services of a professional fundraiser fundraiser who had charge a përcent fee of monies raised. He said SPLASH could not have succeeded succeeded with the professional help. Bruce Colwill asked if a ban quet hall was being included in , the complex and stated that such a hall was a money maker for any arena and pointed to Orono and others in the area that do operate with a surplus through the fact the arena includes includes a banquet hall. Hql McKnight said the plans did not include a banquet hall at this time. Jan Devantier, director of ' community services stated that they expected a decision from Wintario by the end of August as to their intentions to funding of the Bowmanville arena. Those in attendance at the rneeting did represent a good number of users groups for ice time as well as representation from the local service clubs in Bowmanville. special events. All leaders have Undergone a three week training session. Kids may still join tfie, program at Orono. Robert Coffin, Agriculture Canada, as guest speaker, proved to be both educational apd also quite humorous as well. Dr.i Coffin is an excellent speaker and brought a wealth of knowledge. Many of us received encouragement encouragement from the Tink's to carry on district work and this writer is living proof! We neglected to mention the entertaining display of "Fun with Flowers," a live demonstration of flower arranging by Alma Gommée, well-known to many! Thursday's agenda commenced with "Grow Your Own Small Fruits," with John Vandenburg, Agriculture Canada, giving a very interesting talk and slides on growing growing all your own strawberries, blueberries, etc. "What's New in Annuals," was presented by one of our own area members, Mr. Gordon Wick, 1 Oshawa Society, and proved colourful colourful as well as educational. A tree planting ceremony of a new Catalpa tree courtesy of Landscape Landscape Ontario, on the university grounds, was completed before the large crowd enjoyed a presentation to retiring president, Mrs. Marjorie Dura ford by new incoming president, president, Mrs. Madeline Hobson. A chicken barbeque, complete with all the fixins' was enjoyed by all and later in the afternoon many took advantage of the bus and boat tour. Altogether another successful convention and next year it will be held in Queen's University, Kingston. We neglected to mention the excellent excellent society displays, 11 in all and the Sr. and Jr. Competitions were of interest to all. In the Jr. classes, both Orono and Bowmanville clubs took prizes and this was a real accomplishment accomplishment as 60 and 70 entries in each class. Youth Crisis Line expanding services < ' The Northumberland County's Youth Hot Line is expanding its hours for the summer witl> an increasing increasing number of calls. The Hot Line started last year in Cobourg is operated by a group of 20 volunteers answering the phone and providing names and numbers of professionals who may be able to help, if such help is thought necessary. • All Tropical Plants 983-5291 APPLE BLOSSOM ShOP Main St., Orono GANARASKA REGION . Conservation Authority The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is accepting accepting applications for three positions at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. The Forest Centre is a residential complex qffering programs in conservation education to school children (grades 5 to 10) and special interest groups. FOREST CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR Duties: The Co-ordinator is responsible for the overalPdirection of the Forest Centre including general administration, program program development and implementation. Duties are to commence commence on or about August 11, 1986. Qualifications: ,, Applicants^hould have excellent communication and organizational skills, supervisory and teaching experience in the field of conservation education, the natural sciences and/or outdoor education. A teaching, certificate is preferred preferred but not required. Salary: $19,000 - $21,000 OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS (2) (Contract Positions) Duties: * Teaching and supervision of residential and day school groups, program development and implementation of public events. i Qualifications: Applicants should have excellent communication 'skills and teaching experience iri the field of conservation education, the natural sciences and/or outdoor éducation. A teaching certificate's preferred but not required. SalarV: $14,500 - $16,500 Duration of Contract: September 2,1986 - June 26,1987 (43 weeks) > * ' Applications, specifying the position being considered, must be received in writing by July 18,1986, clearly marked "Confidential" and addressed to the Chief Administrative Officer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, P.O. Box 328, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3W4. / , I