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: NRC SIR Sn TI A a A EE ---------------------- A. lr 5 or adil ie a. eee aa = Lip i 4 10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 27, 1992 Block Parents are needed for each township block By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Sue Scholfield has an aggres- sive plan. As Scugog's Block Parent Chairman she hopes to have at least one block parent on each block in the community -- by her calculations there are about 500 blocks in the township. This is a pretty tall task con- sidering there are only 125 block parents currently listed. "We need at least four times what we have now," she says. Mrs. Scholfield, who has been ablock parent for the past seven years, is concerned that the in- terest in being a block parent has waned over the years. She says interest hds dropped as people moved away. But now, with the help of Em- merson Insurance in Port Perry, who is sponsoring the township's Block Parent pro- gram, she is trying to enlist new members. Mrs. Scholfield says the pri- mary purpose of a block parent is to ensure the safety of chil- dren in the neighborhood. "Block parents provide a safe haven for children. If the sign is there then the children know it's a safe place to go." Although Mrs. Scholfield is thankful there has not been much need for the services of these people in the past, she says itis always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to pro- tecting the neighborhood. In fact she says just the mere presence of the bright red sign In the window sends a message to would-be criminals that the neighborhood is protected. "The sign tells them that there are people in the commu- nity thatcare," she says. It is quite easy to become a block parent and doesn't cost oneanythingother than time. Those interested apply to the block parent representative in the community who assists them in filling out an applica- tion. Once the application is completed all members of the household over the age of 16 are screened by Durham Regional Police. Sergeant Gwen Cutler from Community Services says the process is used mainly to screen those with records of crimes against children, sexual as- saults and other related offenc- es. Once the process is complet- ed, the applicant becomes a block parent. "It's a valued community pro- ject," says Sgt. Cutler. "It cer- tainly has its benefits for the community." Although the block parents operate independently from the police, Sgt. Cutler says they do work together at times to co- ordinate public information programs. With the growing crime rate across the country, Block Par- ents are not just there for the children any more. Mrs. Schol- field says anybody who feels un- safe while in the community can go to a block parent for help. Those interested in becoming a Block Parent can call Sue Scholfield at 985-3031. MACKEY, BAILEY & KORB BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Oshawa Rd., Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumber Buildin * 985-7391 I'd Love To Help But... How much time does it take to be a block parent? Four hours a week? Two Hours? One Hour? your community, and all. takes to fill application,' read down their sign each day. The Block Parent Program of Canada is a way to make a very real contribution to it takes virtually no time at Unless you count the time it out an the guidelines, put up and take "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Ambulance brigade rides 36 kms. to raise money for equipment By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Three members of the St. John Ambulance brigade rode their bicycles 36 kilometres on Saturday to raise money for new equipment. The three members Gary Lewis, Carol Murphy and Mark Clement left their starting point at the corner of Highway 12 and Cragg Road in Green- bank at 10 a.m. and continued south along Highway 12 to their training centre on Dundas Street Eastin Whitby. The ride was to raise money for new equipment for their mo- bile first aid posts. Thisis the first time the bri- gade has undertaken a fund- raising activity. Usually the or- ganization relies on donations from the community such as service groups, business and in- dustry. St. John Ambulance also re- ceives funds through courses the first aid staff offer and ap- proximately $30,000 is allocat- ed to the group from the Oshawa-Whitby-Newcastle United Way. The St. John Ambulance bri-' gade is visible to the residents mainly through community events. The members are called upon to provide care for the sick and injured. If the casualty needs professional medical care it is their role to contact the medical professional and keep the vic- tim stable until the ambulance arrives on site. In Whitby alone the first aid members treated 358 patients last year. St. John Ambulance has ex- hausted its revenue sources due to the unstable economy. To meet the needs for funds, the volunteers went to work. The three co-workers of 425 combined divisign rode to raise the money to make the differ- ence between life and death for their patients. Through pledge sheets the brigade was aiming Most Block Parents never even deal with an incident - the signs themselves are such a strong deterrent to would be criminals who see that neighbours are organized to watch out for one another, Every year, citizens like you, are screened by the police, offer their homes as safe havens to hundreds of children in trouble. Simply by displaying the red & white symbol of the Block Parent Program of Canada, EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS 193 Queen Street, Port Perry LIL 1B9 (416) 985-7306 "I know I should make a contribution to my community. But with three kids, I'm busy enough as it is." when available to help. they are home, There are nearly one million Block Parents in more than 1100 communities across Canada But that's not enough [f you are a responsible adult who cares about the safety of children and the security of our community, there's no excuse! Call us today for more infor- mation on the Block Parent Program of Port Perry. BLOCK toraise at least $2,000. and equipment that could make The money raised will go to- that decision on the well-being wards oxygen, medical supplies ofa patient. 1 Mark Clement, Gary Lewis and Carol Murphy rode their bi- Dr. Kevin Dunkerley * Dr. Lionel McTague PORT PERRY DENTAL OFFICE DENTISTRY FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN ® Insurance Assignment Accepted = Senior Citizens Discount (We collect from Insurance companies) ® Evening Appointments Available VHREH FRY * Payment Plans Arranged Winner of Game Boy Draw - Oct. 16 - was AIDAN KENNY. -- * Ticket drawn by Jacqueline Osaduke - Next draw Dec. 11th be 462 PAXTON ST. (ACROSS FROM PORT PERRY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Boxliners Mini Van Running Boards $160 | 4M Sunroofs installed 0) $149 lL | installed \ tion of Truck Caps * Box Liners » Trailer Hitches * Captain's Chairs * Sun Roofs * Roof Vents * Installation VAN & TRUCK WORL 1670 Simcoe St., N. 1050 Brock Rd. 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