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r- Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, March 23,1904. Page 13 By Erin O'Connor Local Muslims are doing every- thing in their power Wo hel p Bosnians who are trapped in the war in their country, as well as those who live in Canada. When war was declared in Bosnia, the decision came froni the Canadian Ahmadiyya head- quarters in Toronto that ail Mus- lims in Durhamn and the sur- Whitby Psyhatric Hospital has received a three-year accreditation award from. the Canadian Council on Hea]th Facilities Accreditation (CCHFA). "This award shows that the hospital has achieved excellence in meeting the standards for mental health care facilities that are set by the Canadian Council on Health Facilities Accredi- tation," says VWhitby Psychiatric Hospital adminstrator Ron Ballantyne. The hospital was commended for its work .nprvding quality dlinical care and9engresoponsive Wo community needs. A COHEA survey teain visited the hospital in November for three das and examined al aspects ofthe facility's delivery of care. During the visit they met with staff and patients from many programs and units in the Ie survey tearn asked questions and exaniined records rounding area were to join Mus- lms in the rest of Canada -la he1ping the Boeniane. "We don ate rnoney tW supprt the sick and wounded, and rto buy medicine and food for them," says Doud Ahmad, president of the Durham Muelini community. Hie son Lone, tries to help Boenian kMuslims in Canada locate any relatives they might and documents to ensure that the care provided to patients met CCOHA standards. The three-year award is the hoopital's third consecutive such award. The Lung Association of Durham Region is introducing a new, free program for those suffering ftom chronic lung problems. The Better Breathing Support Group will be held twice xnonthly in the afiernoon. 1Designed to be educational and social, the program, will provide knowledge, alisl and suppott manage lung disease moreeffec3tCtively. Ca]1 the Lung Association at 436-1046 to register or for more information. m i.. mu. mmrn .~.Jêwa~owa have in Bosnia. In the Past year alone, 100 Wo 150 families have been reunited. The help sent is nxainly because the Musimis are "against the 'ethnic cleansing' of the Bosnians, but also because it is a hum anitarian cause, and we feel bad about the unfortunate conditions there," says Doud. "We realized that the situation was very serlous and inhumane and the people there rieeded help.,"says-Làone. ThÉere is also help for refugees Do IT who arrive in Canada from war- tom Boania. "We will help them settie in and adjust Wo living in Canada.. sonietimes ît can be quite a culture shock for the=n," says Lone. When the war first started local Muslime sent over donateci food and clothing. Money is also sent to Toronto where it is then connected W a Bosnian organization. "This money,"' says Uone, "is sent out nearly eer day.0 AýG1 An attempt was even made Wo adopt a few Boanian children, but it was difficuit and un- auccetsfai. Although the prograni ls con- centratedr in the Muslim com- munity, any outside donations would-be most welcome. The money is given straight Wo the Muelim Bosnia Fund and donors will recieve a receipt, "so yuknow <jour money has not Aen wate, says ILone. Anyo interested in helngs asked to cail Lone at 666-9 39. I e i IR ecyclîng sets ne w records in Durham Region Last year, Durham residents recycled almost 30% of their waste, just slightly more than in 1992. Here are the.highlights: " The newspaper recycled in 1993 saved the equivalent of a forest four times bigger than Oshawa's Lakeview Park. " The total amount of Blue Box materials received could fi11 a train from Ajax to Oshawa or 13 km long. eCarpets made from Durham's recycled pop bott les would carpet the entire Pickering TQWn Centre. a More than 4,400 home cornposters were distributed in 1993, this brings the total to over 27,00since 1990. Durham Region aims to reduce, reuse and recycle 50% of our waste by the year 2000. Recycle more in 94... Grasscycl0! Do yourIawn a favour, and leave your grass clippings on the lawn. Why waste time raking and bagging, when nature recycles your grass clippings into a great fertilizer for free? Grass clippings - natures fertilizer. For more information on Grasscycling please contact the Durham Region Works Department at (905) 668-7721 or (416) 869-3751. Ontario Funded in part by the Ministry of Environment and Energy DUC r, 'DURHAM;. 'Excellence~ achievement for hospital DURHAM RESU DENTS Products Special of the ot Triage Shampoo - 500ml«Ï9*45 PERMS $30.00 and up HI-LITES $29.OO Fil. Sat. $40.00 and up STREAKS $37.00 C OLOURS $27.00 Apointment necessary. Cut extra. UNISEX HAIR CUrTS Hs. Tues.-Fri. 9am-6pm & Saturday 9am-3pm 153 Brock St. N. Units 8 & 9, Whitby., 430-8998 do 1%