It is these skills, coupled with their enthusiasm, that makes the 14 recruits so vital to the job ahead, said Mary Jo Harris, director, The Perhaps little known to the public is the fact that firefighters are trained not only to quench flames, but to assist in post fire cleanup whenever possible. "Everyone in the class comes from a wide variety of backgrounds and we all want to help. I‘‘ve done a lot of construction work and worked pumps. We‘ll all bring our hammers and nail bags." (Continued from page 1) said Gord McLaren, 30. The Oakville Fire Department recruits who will be heading south to help U.S. flood victims include (first row, left to right) Bob Ballard, Ivan Hansen, Dave Blandford, Tom Cleverly, Jeff Osborne, (second row, left to right) Manuel Krueger, Scott Bowman, Paul Evans, Jim Manning, Brad Kueneman, Carmen Santaro, Graham Koshurba and Gordon McLaren. Missing was Bruce Kennedy. (Photo by Peter McCusker) Quad cities welcome assistance Do you want to better understand the role stress plays in your life? Do you want some concrete coping strategies so you can manage your stress, instead of your stress managing you? This sixâ€"week series is offered Thursdays from 7:30â€"9 p.m. at CMHA on Kerr Street in Oakville Fee is $80 and â€" registration is required. To register, contact Kenzie at 681â€"6776. CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION HALTON REGION BRANCH CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION HALTON REGION BRANCH NERGIZE YOUR LIFE THROUGH STRESS CONTROL Oct. 14â€"Nov. 18, 1993 The recruits will be given hot meals daily and assigned work to help restore one or two homes if posâ€" sible. " We‘ve had help from several groups of volunteers from other areas, including Canada but this is the first group of firefighters from Canada that we know of," said Harris. "We are very pleased to have them. We‘re very excited that they are going to come down," said Harris in a telephone interview from her headquarters in Mollene, Illinois. Community Volunteer Program, The Greater Quad Cities. After viewing some of the horrenâ€" dous flood scenes of TV, the group came up with the notion of using their week off between the end of training and the beginning of their new jobs, to go down to help. The week off, unpaid, is actually a forced leave, due to the provincially (See ‘Recruits‘ page 12) The idea to go down was the brainchild of the recruits and John deHooge, assistant chief of training. "Even a week will help out," said Harris. " We can sure use them and it‘s wonderful, it‘s great that they want to come down with their own materials and equipment." F}I’EE SATURDAY‘PARKING in all MQNICIPAL ‘LOTS (excluding the parkmg ard free parking throught downtown Sundays and evenings. aftér 6:00.p. n\ s s t3 OX * /MPAX oldies band Contest €Karaoke Impersonator : Contest ( Experience the 50‘s _ in Downtown Oakyville Saturday September 25th win a trip for two A 5,600 Square Foot All Inclusive Training Facility Featuring: * A Complete Training Studio * Spacious Change Rooms * Weight Room * Curriculum Designed by Professional Educators * Jiu Jitsu and Karate * Associated with Sport Ontario Canadian Jiu Jitsu Assoc. * Classes for Adults Children VISIT OUR SPACIOUS FACILITY AND COMPARE FOR YOURSELF! 461 NORTH SERVICE RD. UNIT 45 Increased Self Confidence Improved Overall Fitness Self Discipline and Focus Stress Management Self Defence PROFESSIONAL MUSIC LESSONS TAUGHT BY HIQHLY QUALIFIED UNIVERSITY ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC GRADUATES â€" Classical preparation for RCM examinations: Practical Theory â€" Preparation for Canadian American Music Festivals Competitions Consider the benefits of martial arts training ... * No registration fees * Reasonable rates * All ages, all levels miâ€" r3m > * 50¢ Hotdog Coke 1150 with Mustang Sally â€" Pop/Rock (Technics Keyboard Course) â€" Jazz/lmprovisation