PAGE 14, WEDNESDAy, JUNE 7,1978, WHITBY FREE PRESS Chamber of Commerce givesprzes Van dais m essays say aduits do flot, trust teen-agers "How Young Peopls In- volvement in, Our Commun- ity Can Help Prevent Vanda- IisnV' was the subjeet of an essay contest sponsored by the Whitby Chamber of Com- merce in conjunction with the Oshawa-Whitby Social Plan>ning Council's Vandal- Ism Prevention Projeet. Chamber of Commerce president, Gord Hanna, pre- sented prizes to the three, winners at the meeting of the "Youth Council", May 29. Recipients of the prizes were W.A.D.Selby,,C.A.,M.C.A.B.V. C.J.Rôberts CA B.K.Madgett C.A. A.D.Chapman C.A. Offices 171 King Street East, Oshawa 14 8 Walton ýStreet' Sheridan Mail, Pickering Donna McCoy, Paul Rich, and Mary Windfeld, al grade 8 students at St. John. the Evangelist, School in Whitby. Thepurpose of the contest, was to encourage input froni young people in the search for causes and ways 0of pre- ventlng vandalism. Contestants 'mentioned that the behavior of a few of their peers has made al teenagers suspect. The con- sensus was that aduits no longer trust the young people R.W.Boler .A C.W.Marlowe(C.A. T.Haar CA Telephoines 579-5531 885-2335 839-0153 of their comrnunity. Vandals also bring embarassment, as well as financial burdens, to their farnilies. Students were concerned because vandalism damage b as resulted in higher taxes, and money which could have bought supplies, equipment, and programs for aIl young people must instead be used to pay for repairing damage. Damage to schools includes destruction 0f resuits of much 0f the students' work. It was, also pointed out that. vandalisni is perpetuated by the bad example those in- volved set for younger child- ren. While the young people agreed that aniger, revenge, and "kicks"' are common motives for vandalism, they felt that many teenagers submit to peer pressure to indulge in alcohol, drugs, and %iandalism in order to gain acceptance by the gang. They 'are so 'easily led: be- cause they lack pride in theniselves and lack respect for the property of other people., This, theysaid, is the resuit of parents who "do not know where their children are, or do not care what they are up to. " Students' suggestions for prevention 0f vandalismi included: Adults, both parents and teachers, shold listen to young people, and help theni with their. problenis, not "just chase theni away". Children shold be praised for good behavior, not just punished for bad behavior.. A D)EMO CLEARANCE * 1a 978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V-8 *redP/B *w/c V8automnatic* defroster. * AM radio *P/S* W/W* red cloth *Lic. MRB 882$ 1 97b Chevrolet Im'pala *green * P/B* def roster *V-8 automatic * vinyl roof* W/W *P/S * T/glass .C *Lic. 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(For example, $45. registration fee, plus the cost of the equipnrieft, was feit to keep many, youngsters out of hockey). Through films and discus- sions, young people should be taught what could happen to thern ifthey are caught for vandalism. They must be taught'the cost of the dam- age done, and'that they and their parents are paying for it. Apprehended vandals Apprehended vandals should be helped, by taking to theni and finding out "why he or she did it, without jumping to conclusions". They should also be required to repair the damage they have done, and help to dlean and beautify the town. Gang menibérs should be separated by giving theni jobs ini different parts of town. * There should be a- special phone .number people can call to' contact police when they see an incident of van- dalismý being carried out, so that police may respond quickly and, catch the vandals. A Conimunity Alert pro- gram - was recommended, inciuding neighbourhooi- patrols by volunteers, as well as ail neighbours keep- ing -a lookout "for, vandalism, t and reporting ît to police, iîmmediately. Ail citizens should accept their responsibility to report vandalism. .-Ail teenagers should niake' an effort to set a good example. They shouid also try to befriend vandals and lead- thern nto more con- structive activities.. At' the sanie tume, young people shouid keep theni- selves out of trouble and,. away froni temptation. They should avoid hanging aIround Durham>RegiJu ýYMCA places such as washrooms where the. "cool" group sinoke, drink, and act destructively. Young people can organizeý enjoyable constructive activ- ites which at the sanie tume help the community, such as dances, walkathons, and sports events.' Recommendations made by the Whitby students will be included in the final re- port of theVandalism Pre- vention Project.- The offices of the Durham Region Famuly YMCA are busy withý actiWity as they prepare their ',many pro- grams for" the summer of 1978. The Odd Job Employment service will bein operation again this. summer. It is available for youths twelve years and older te register. As odd jobs come ini froni householders and businesses- potential employees will be contacted. Due te the success and obvious need for last suni- mer's prograni, the Durhami Region Family YMCA will operate a Tutoring Assist- ance Prograin again this summer. It is designed to give youth in grades one through eight, who are ex- periencing diffîculties in reading and/or math extra help and practice during the summer months in prepara- tion for next year's work. tutors will be situated in Whitby, central Oshawa and north Oshawa. Ladeis Take A Break Ten- nis will continue to run throughout the summer. Lessons are run at Henry Street High School under the excellant direction of Margaret Walsh. A babysit- ting service is av ailable while you play. Semi-private lesâons can be arranged for anyone interested. Kinsmen Park Pool will be operated under the direction of Jane MeMonagle by the -'urham YMCA again this ,ummer. A wide range of activities have been planned that will include- swim instruction for beginners il DENTURE TIIERAPY ýCLINIC 'il Dundas St. W. Whiby M68 1464 SELIT, MADGETT,, SOLER & HAA Chartered, Accountants through sixt h star, public swim, semi-private adult instruction, special events and birthday' and group rentals. Day Camp 'and Creative Arts Camp1 will operate at the Heber Down'Conserva- tion Area once again. Under the direction of Wayne King and Mark Millar the- pro- gramn features hiking, nature lore, crafts, swimming, overnight sleep-outs and much more. Sports and Tennis Camp, under the direction of Nancy Reynolds will operate at Henry Street High School. Some 0f the activities featured will be tennis, badmintoni, football, 'soccer, gymnastics, swimming and much, much more.. In additioe to these the Durhami Region Fanxily YMCA is introducing a number of newý progranis this summer. "Camp Francais" is a french immersion day camp for youth aged 6 through 14 years. It -will opera te at Heber Down Conservation Area and transportation is available. Activities includ- ing -hiking, outdoor educa- tion, crafts and more will be run entirely in French under the direction of our highly qualified bilingual staff. Camp Pour Les Petits is designed for children aged 4 to 6 years. It is fashioned after the Play Camp and will operate frorn 1:30 te 3:-3o in August only. Lt will run for one session in Whitby and one in Brooklin., Backpacking and Canoe Camp is being introduced this year and is under the direction of Cleve Sheffield, Skills will be taught çiurlng the first week and the chanc e to practise these skills will be provided in a five day long excursion during the seicond week. The Durhami YMCA and Whitby Recreation Depart- ment are working together to bring a new prograni in the parks. "The Green Pepper club" is a prograni of organ- ized activities to take place in designated parks through- out Whitby. The activities will be of both a cultural and athletic nature. Pre-school- ers will participate in the morning and youth 6 - il years in the afternoons. Registration is required. ,"The Purple Pumpkin Pont" is a siflilar prograni that will operate in Pickering- For more- information regarding any of -the YMCA I I 19 SSONSLMD Chevrolet - Oldsmobili IIwy. 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