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f Big Sisters in tteed of volunteers Orono Weekly Times,'Wednesday, May 11, 1988-7 Seeks permission to test for garbage site for both the Region of Durham and the eastern portion of Metro Toron- Big Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa and Whitby needs volunteer Big Sisters to be a special friend for oyer 25 young girls and boys on the waiting list. Won't you help by giving,of giving,of yourself? - The enjoyments, rewards-and challenges are many. Special friends are sometimes hard to come by, but Marie is lucky enough to have such a friend. As a Big Sister to 15 year old Susan for five years, their relationship as blossomed into a strong friendship. "It has been such a thrill watching Susan grow into a wonderful young woman," says Marie. "1 have no regrets about becoming a Big Sister, but it is a definite commitment." Susan's father died when she was 10 and mom and Susan began to pick up their lives again. Mom continued continued to provide a warm, close relationship, but Susan began to withdraw. She had difficulty making making friends and her marks in school were falling. When Susan began to call in at the school nurse's office for no apparent reason, mom recognized Susan was asking for something. She called Big Sisters. "Today's world can be a confusing confusing place for many young people," says Carol Rhodes, Executive Director of Big Sisters of Newcastle, Newcastle, Oshawa, and Whitby. "There are many changes in today's society that can cause feelings of insecurity and alienation." "The primary focus of Big Sisters," she continues, continues, "is to provide the opportunity opportunity for optimum growth and development through friendship and support of a mature woman to a young person in need. Everyone needs someone whom they can trust, confide in and just be there for them." ! This type of special contact has made all the difference for Susan. "She is a lot different now," says her mother, Barbara. "She participates participates more in outside activities, her marks in school have improved ■ and she has more direction." "There is no typical Little Sister" says Carol. "Little Sisters come from all backgrounds and have different different needs." They are girls between between the ages of 7 and 17 and come from one-parent, mother-or father- led, or two-parent families, and of any economic means. What Little Sisters have in common common is that they are usually lacking in self confidence and have a poor self esteem. As a consequence they may bb shy and withdrawn. "Often a girl needs someone from the outside outside to help her make choices," Carol says. "Someone she doesn't feel threatened by-not necessarily a figure of authority but someone who offers friendship and will accept accept her for who she is, not someone someone she should be or will be." A consisitent and caring volunteer Big Sister who is involved with the child for personal commitment and interest interest rather than a paid service, can have an enormous influence on a girl's life. "And," Carol continues, "the Big Sister is not a threat to the mother or the father. Everyone can happily work together to see that the Little Sister/Buddy develops to their fullest potential." Big Sisters not only needs volunteers for young girls but also young boys ages 7-10. The Little Buddies program offers a positive female relationship TP young boys who may be growing up in a home without their mother, or who are experiencing difficulties with their relationship with their mother or other women: Little Sisters and Buddies are often referred by parents, social agencies, public health nurses, doctors doctors or schools. After careful screening, a Big and Little Sister/Buddy are matched according according to common interests and experiences. experiences. A true friendship grows slowly and therefore potential Big Sisters are asked to commit themselves for at least a year. Staff are always available for guidance and support for the Big and Little Sister/Buddy and the family. Many social and educational group activities are planned for all the matches, such as pot luck suppers, suppers, car rallies and self- improvement workshops. "But, the one-to-one relationship is stressed," says Carol. "The most simple moments turn out to be the most special-baking cookies, visiting the horses at a farm or just going for a walk in the spring rain. The funding for Big Sisters of Newcastle; Oshawa and Whitby comes from the United Way. Big Sisters are mature women of good character who volunteer to help a young person who needs her through a friend-to-friend relationship. relationship. That is why this organization is special, very special! If you would be interested in becoming a Big Sister Volunteer with our agency please call Big Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa, Whitby, 387 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4J2; Phone 436-0951. Friendship is the answer! Won't you share it?! A letter was received from the Metropolitan Works Department by the Town of Newcastle in which Metro seeks permission to undertake undertake drilling test holes along Town of Newcastle roads in the area of lands east of Darlington Park to Ontario Hydro lands and south of 401 highway. Metro Works point out it is part of a study to the lands which could be used as a proposed landfill site to. The letter also said that permission permission will be sought for test drilling from owners of land in the designated area, Counc. Hubbard, at one point during the council meeting, said she felt the site east of Darlington Park was nothing more than a smoke screen being put up Metro Toronto. 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