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gee te iM «4 7 ws It was author and publisher night at the Midland Public Library last Thursday. Author-poet-and illustrator Muriel Newton-White discusses some of the finer aspects of illustration with an interested art student. Canadian publisher Doug Pollard looks over a manuscript from aspiring Penetanguishene writer Harry Promm. Pollard runs the well-known Highway Bookshop near Cobalt, Ontario as well as publishing Canadiana of limited distribution. Staff photo Huronia Museum attracts 130 on Opening weekend Huronia Museum and Gallery of Historic Huronia continued to maintain its reputation for attracting in- ternational visitors when it opened over the holiday weekend for the summer season. Among the 130-odd visitors who passed through, addresses were noted from _ several centres in England, as well as from Germany and Greece, along with one family from Australia. The many Ontario visitors hailed from such widely spaced centres as Oakville, Chatham, Sudbury, Espanola and Renfrew. Curator Vern Farrow Says that present in- dications are for a very good season for the Museum. This is' partly based on the fact that more than 5,000 school students have already been booked for tours of the Museum. In all likelihood, this number will grow considerably before school closes in late June. | i | j | 99 practical tips: Each project is carefully cov- ered in a three minute video taped program that you can select and watch in the comfort of + our store. * Step by step explana- a. You'll pick up tips that can save youtime, effort and money. A\ a Learn how to do-it- yourself rig Introducing ourTV information centre. nt in our Starring Wally and Natalie Bruner hosts of Wally's Workshop, a U.S. television pro- gram. This exciting video program is FREE and available only at Homecare Building Centres. Come in and see it soon. Homecare BUILDING CENTRE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT HOMECARE BUILDING CENTRES and affiliates Community affairs are important - participate! Remember - ADAPT the contents of this column to suit your group and community needs. Get your Facts Straight "Advice from an old carpenter: measure twice, saw _ once."' Unknown. Before forming a new group or organization, it is important to see if you can join forces with one that already exists. DON'T REINVENT THE WHEEL! In addition, it is worth spending time to learn all you can about your area of interest. Knowledge is power! The following sources of in- formation exist in most communities: 1. The Public Library. Lends books; through inter-library loans your library can borrow a book from another library elsewhere in Canada. Provides reference services, community information, meeting space, films and audio- visual equipment, educational programs. Holds' meetings' on community issues, and may help your group develop an educational program or start a ser- vice. Before using a library, meet with your librarian to discuss your needs and the library services available. 2. A Newspaper Clipping Library. Usually found only with large newspapers. All clippings are filed under subject headings. There usually is a charge, except for students. 3. A Film Library. Lends films, provides reviews of films, rents projectors and screens. 4. A Social Planning Council. Monitors social trends, does research, coordinates and supports citizen groups of all types. Evaluates community programs in relation to social needs, etc. Arts Councils carry out the same _ functions - for cultural groups. 5. A Community Information Centre. Provides information about citizen groups, government programs, various resources and where to get them. Can put you in touch with services and experts on many subjects. May be involved with identifying community needs, ad- Etobicoke Central Information and Referral, 3828 Bloor Street West, Islington, Ontario M9B 1K9 6. A University or other Institute of Further Learning. May have Community Alive vocacy and _ policy change, and may provide translation and_in- terpreting services. If your community doesn't have an_ information centre, contact the Federation of Community Information Centres, c/o experts in your field of interest, who are or wish to be involved with the community. Universities have one or more libraries and may have a centre of information or research about the problem you are trying to solve. 7. An Ecumenical Council. Churches in a community often meet as a group. They can be an excellent source of in- formation and help. 8. A Government Department. Has various programs, gives funding or can direct you to sources of funds, does research, distributes general information, may have experts in your field of interest. Check with information officers at all levels of government. 9. Other Community Groups. Can be your closest allies. Not only do they have inexhaustible quantities of local ex- perience, they can give you considerable support and direction. Also contact any groups of organizations, such as inter-agency councils and special interest groups. 10. Banks of Infor- mation. One of the best ways to find information is using a computer terminal, which links up with national and _ in- ternational banks of in- formation. You can usually find this in a library or a university. ll. For surveys and research on your area of interest, and information on just about everything, contact: The Canadian Council on Social Development, 55 Park- dale Avenue, Ottawa, Many information sources in the community for groups Ontario. Remember, find all available information. Don't duplicate an existing organization's program if you can strengthen it by joining tt! Also, looking for facts is the best way of meeting people who can help you achieve your goal. Keep up these contacts! A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing! 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