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WhItbv Free Pres, Wednesday, November 18, 1902, Page 13 IBru nelle one of 3 new members"of health coun cil There are three new members, MInuding Whitby councillor Marcel Buelle, on the, Durham Remion District Health, Council The DHC is a local planning body that provides advice teth Munister of eéalth about the health and heath care needs of Durham Region res'idents. Members are volunteers who are appouited by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Minister of Health. The Durham Region DHC las a ful membership of, 18, with 40 Hlealthy Familles Durham is seeking volunteers from the cornmunity te participate on an advisory comnittee te, review theà scipt for a fainily health communityr telei4sion production. Healthy Familles Durham is funded by -the Ontario Ministry of Health's health promotion grants programi. The 12-part series will focus on such tepice as ingredients for a healthy baby, Positive parenting, balancing work and family, single parenthood, penting the child with. specIL needs and two programs especially for teens. The committee expects te produce a series which presents a realistic view of famuly life. The Durham Region 'District' Health Council (DH-C) is now accepting applications forhealth promotion seed grants and communit garden projects, says Dr. David Fitzpatriclc, chair, of the communityhealth comnittee of council. Seed grants provide up te $10,000 te support I community action in health promotion. Seed grants are intended te help conimunities engage in a planning process te identifS' local health _promotion needs, develop a plan o' action and/or carry out a ha th promotion project requi- ring a small amount of funding. Cornmunity garden projects ntnd related initiatives are per1 cent- of members ,being consumers, 40 per ce nt being service providers and 20 per cent being regional govenmen representatives. Brunelle joins the council as regional governient repre- sentative. Linda Clements, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Durham Branch, joins the council as a service provider representative, with experience in mental health services, particularly in conununity-based mental health The series will be aired during the fall 1993 cormnunity tele- 'vision season. Guest speakers for the series will encourage everyone from teens te career-mindfed prson planning te have a fsmuily later nos think about what makes families strong. If youre aparent with astery te tell, a teenager with a message for other teens, or an individual with interestA'experience in writing scripts for education prograins, the Healthy Familles Durhami committee would like you tejoin their discussions. Other activities of the comxittee include promoting services in the cormnunity which strengthen the family or help one-time grants that should not exceed $10,000. The proj et are intended te foster local leadership, improve access te fresh, nutritious food, offer opprtunities for nutrition education and engage people in healthy outdoor recreation. The DHC is mandated 'te identify local health promotion priorities, request and review applications, rank submissions and make recommendations te, the Minister of Health., The deadline for submission of proposaIs to the district. health council is Dec. 15. For more information, contact the DHC office at (416) 433-4262. services. Geérry Blake,, a superintendent of educational prtorams for the DurhaM separate school board, joins the council as a consumer représentative with aninterest in community health issues. 1The DHC bas recently relocated té 1614 Dundas St. E.8 suite 214, in Witby. The DHC mnxeets on- the fourth Wednesday of every, month at 7 p.m. For more information about the Durhanl Region DHC, câal the ..office at (416) 433-4262. individuals prepare for a new family niember. The comniiftee will develop a traveling road show on wellness wbich emphasizes how to bwld a healthy baby and ho w to prepare for family life. The performances will feature secondary school students who will travel to different sites throughout Durham Region te present the show. .To volunteer or te receive more information about Healthy Families Durham, contact Milly Ryan-Harshman at .723-8521 (ext. VARI ETY STYLES * PRICES The only. place to sh'op for these ELECTRIC 209 Bloor St. E. Oshawa -b 576-4166 DO, YOU HAVE A BROKEN WINDSHIELDJ LEVOLOR® m IBIIIDm BUY1 ONE Public Meeting You are invited to attend a community meeing on the Durham Board of Educations 1993 Budget process. Tuesday, November 24,1992 700p.m. Heniy Street igh School 614 Hiy Street, Whitby, Ontario Durham Board trustees wiil be présent to hear your views on prioriies for its 1993 Budget. Individuals or groups may make oral presentations or may bring written presentations for trusteese consademation. Those wishing to make presentations (Up to 5 minutes in length) muse register in advanoeby phoning (416> 576-460 or 1-800-265-3968, extension 205. A list ofthe items presently under consideration by trustees nia> be obtained at the meeting or in advanoe at any Durham Board of Education elenmetary or secondary school offioe. t~Jew Ie À Thînk gun safety. Make it count.. The new firearms control law gives, everyone the chance to turn in unwanted or illegal guns and register restricted weapons without fear of prosecution for possession offences during the amnesty. The amnesty means you can also dispose of any prohibited weapons, explosives or ammunition. - Too offen, forgotten or neglected guns can lead to a tragedy. The amànesty is an ideal opportunity to get rid of w*eapons you no longer want. Taking advantage of the amnesty is easy. Simply unload the gun and turn it over to your local police. If there is the slightest risk or if yo u have any questions, caîl your local police. Make it happen for the safety of you and pour family. Find out more about the, Firearms Acquisiti 'on certificate, safe storage, restricted and prohibited weapons or other parts of the firearms law that concern you. Ask your local police for brochures. 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