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. . . and Rockcliffe drop-ins Mayor White suggested that the problem might be alleviated by a closer liason to bridge the gap between the elected representatives, staff and trustees. Again he mentioned the idea that the supervisors could sit on the advisory committee. The leaders agreed that the two groups had to join forces because the one was working with buildings while the other was dealing with minds. They needed each other. Sean, one of the leaders explained that in their area there was a type of ghetto life. The kids went from the apartments to the school to the Burger Bar to The mood at Rockcliffe was decidedly more pesimistic. The only people left when Mayor White arrived were the supervisors - Nancy, Ruth, Jackie and Sean, and a few teens. The staff explained that they were tired of playing a political role while trying to help the kids. They had no energy left for the drop-in work, they complained. "Docking money from staff wages would put the power in the kids' hands to rule the staff", he warned. Mayor White explained that this was not the intent of the resolution and that the parGtime supervisors would only be penalised if prom negligent. He suggested that while one centre was closed, its leaders could earn their salaries by helping out at other centres. Michael Weiler, super- visor of Fairbank, objected to the $40 being docked from the "operational cost" of the centre by the one-day closureprlicy, saying it could only come from their wages, as the leaders' salaries were the only operational costs of the drop in program. Mayor Philip White visited Fairbank droirin last week, casually mixing with the kids and asking the leaders for their opinions on the issues before Council at the moment. Questions con- cerned the new fee structure and the proposal that $40 be docked from operational costs at signs of extensive damage. Through the cooperation of the York Board of Edicttion. their's is also the first such venture of an organized mass 'floeFin' to be carried out in Ontario. Quite popular in the United States, but fairly new in Canada, and originated by 'ingle 'tuddle-duddle' t Shirt in anger. Quite the duly, instructional, preventive dental prey-Imam carried out by three members of the York While Health Department. P-8-Ttoesta-t-,0tsruBr,Mttrat, Mt by Mntt8tee%reil In than 1,000 Benign cl Yuk mu are joining in I ‘Fiou-in' this school term, White visits Fairbank . . . “I am afraid", he said, 'that the thinking of the 436 Hone-walla A": Phonc T oronto 533 7954 217 Bloc: Stun Won Phom Toronto 767 3153 ttff.the.street Parking at all Chapels n, 1180 Huroooourio "mm Cooks/me 279 7663 WI, (in!!! FUNERAL DIRECTORS LIMITED FIN: GEN]: RA no,“ oF .SkR t " f wimp/I'd RONCESVALLES CHAPEL YORKE CHAPEL hedriuod Hurdles PEEL CHAPEL Bancr- A f In wrrm-r W G Sellors tperse At this point the leaders reminded the mayor of a recent situation concerning damages. There had been no damages at the centre for a month and yet the evening that the kids were told that the drop-in might be closed York's new approach to Canadian teeth Mayor White explained that his position was limited as local government is the smaller partner. We have to deal with sewers and roads. The social problems are the responsibility of the federal government. Should we (the borough) accept damages as a social problem and just write cheques?" he asked. the drop-in and back to the apartments. Sean also warned that this was the "first step in the migration downtown to Speed. This centre is the funnel-spot for helping kids before it is too late". The type of kids they are dealing with are different from most of the centres as witnessed by the large amount of damage, he ad- He also agreed that the closure of any .centre should be left to the discretion of the supervisors in consultation with the advisory com- mittee. The leaders com- plained that although this would not greatly change the existing arrangement, it would give council control over a personal relationship between adults and teens in which they are not directly involved. The Mayor then asked the teens themselves for their opinions on this exchange and on the collection of fees for a membership card. The kids explained that when the centre was closed down it was always a mutual decision between the leaders and the droirins themselves. They had no serious ob- jections to the membership fees, since these have always been collected in the past. advisory committee hasn't filtered down to the part- time staff". "Council, when con- sidering damage cold-cut is forgetting the individual involved," Michael warned, "It wants answers where there aren't any". "For example, it has been shown that certain forms of tooth decay and periodontal destruction are related to The mayor then pointed out that this measure was "Although much yet remains to be learned about oral diseases and all the interacting factors which contribute to their causes. some factors have been identified through intensive dental research," explained Dr. Green. dental director, supervises the program Gerry Allan and Annie Tencer, staff hygienists, are the in- structors. be proper mithod' of dental ment, the 'noarina'Ure teaching young children in public and upstage schools the York Health The leaders asserted that they were all going to resign but that they really hoped that the new supervisors could start afresh. Mayor White admitted that he would be sorry to see them go because they had a good rapport with the kids, but that he also realized that for them the issue was finished, regardless of the Council decision. Everyone slowly drifted home after he left. The next evening was to be their last at the centre. Mayor White said union considerations were in- volved in the negative decision and left it at that. However the kids them- selves gave 25 names of offenders, who had agreed to work off the debt by working for the parks and recreation department during the summer. Council rejected the proposal. T down, there were six win- dows broken and various other instances of van- dalism. Dan Dutka, another leader, tried to explain that this would eliminate those who need the centre most, the casual drop-in. The mayor agreed with this, and considered it a matter for the discretion of the staff. Mr. White also explained that the electorate would not foot The mayor then asked if the leaders thought there could be a working arrangement that they would be suitable to the staff. Dennis McLachlan. one of the teens, broke in at this point with the exclamation that "If you get rid of the staff, the drop-in won't mean anything to the kids". The mayor left shortly afterwards and headed out to Rockcliffe, but the general feeling after he left Fairbank was that if things didn't change drastically and the measures on the fee struc- ture and the docking for damages were rescinded, the staff would stay on. not incorporated for financial reasons, but as a means of control on the type of person who uses the centre. many more bills for tensive damages. To prove his point, Dr. Green invited us to run a fingernail across the corners of our own teeth -- 'Plaque'. "Dental plaque - is developed constantly in the "Plaque is difficult to see even on the exposed surfaces of the teeth because it is colorless and transparent. Usually we have to stain plaque to see it. However, sometimes plaque ae- cumulates so heavily that, even without staining, it can be seen as whitish mats." multiply_ into prrreeingiy large-r - bacterial colonic} can}! plaque. certain types if bacteria found in moat people's mouths. These bacteria are able to attach themaelveg to For one day only Tuesday, May 25th, Sal's expert and experienced staff will help you select the colour that is right for you, and will offer this colour, plus shampoo and set for the low price of only $3.00. long hair slightly more ex- "Using these little waxy pieces of thread doesn't take the place of your tooth- brush," warned hygienist Annie Tencer to a group of young Grade 4 students assembled around a table and mirror in the basement of the F.H. Miller Junior York Mayor Philip White surrounded by the happy kids at Fairbank Public School Drop-In centre. This is the reason tor the use of dental floss -- a threairlihe material - that if used properly can easily remove plaque found bet- ween the teeth It is claimed by some research scientists that 85 per cent of dental disease is caused by the 15 per cent of the bacteria found lodged between the but it is not effective in removing plaque from the areas that are hard to reach such as between the teeth." hours, whether one eats or not," he added "When one brushes their teeth, the toothbruah readily removes plaque from the smooth surfaces of the teeth, mouth and is very adhesive. It can be formed every M Individually Dorigm'd for that Impurtum Day “Don't lose annlher mlnute" call for appointment or Mop In today for a rnlnr charm ronaultatlan. ARF, YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT HAIR COLOR? glora- tr, Thumbs soon came into action serving as a guide as the youngsters began to floss their upper teeth. "Hold the thumbs not more than one inch mungI and keeg the tlpips With the aid of a table- length mirror, and under the watchful eyes of their in- structors, each youngster was taught how to properly hold the disc of dental floss between their fingers. Each drew about an Ibinch length of floss from the container and each were instructed how to use the special device for cutting their thread to the desired length. From here, they twisted their floss a couple of times around their forefinger and mWle finger of each hand, leaving their thumbs free for future use. School. Each had been tight,"werethe instructions. supplied a sample plastic For the lower both, the discotdentsl floss, about the forefinger: served to guide size of a checker "piece.""' the “all, ands: was the case "Brush your teeth every with the thunba. these were day, after every meal," sir/3N no more than one inch continued, “flow your tee ' apart once each day. It takes about Before long, each child two or three minutes to floss, was working the floss back them." and forth between the teeth, With the aid of a table- removing dislodged food, length mirror, and under the eliminating important watchful eyes of their in- causes of cavities and un- structors, each youngster pleasant breath School. Each had been supplied a sample plastic disc at dental floss, about the size_of , checker "piece."" "2308 KEELE ST. TORONTO 15. CHERRY 7-7604 FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR WEDDINGS ora- L QALLJI 9torists LTD E El MiSilN.' The resolutions the six objected to were: 1) Couneil's decision to close each centre for the period A time necessary to off- set the previous month's cost of repairs due to damage; 2) the decision to charge each youth participating in the pro- am a nominal sum of Eg for six months; 3) the transfer of a recreation coordinator to another function. Drop-ins are readyl The latest disagree- ment occurred last week when six program counsellors resigned over certain resolutions passed by York Council. Five other counsellors also tendered resignations, but later withdrew them. All systems are 'go' as York's Youth Drop-In Centres prepare for the busy summer months. A.H. Savage, Commis- sioner of Parks and Recreation, said the go- ahead was never in doubt, although the program has garnered more than its share of controversy since its inception last year. N0 DOWN PAYMENT IF too QUALIFY AND too PROABLY WILL M. . . 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