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PAGE 10, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,1988 John Howard program provides work fortroubled youth weeks of. workshops to help youths with job and interview skills to prepare them for their placements. On July 5, they were placed in jobs throughout Durham Region. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the youths worked for their employers, and on Mondays and Fridays attended lectures and seminars at the John Howard Society office in Oshawa. "These kids are often in CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Applications are now being accepted by the Town of Whitby for the position of Adult School Crossing Guards on:- BELLWOOD DRIVE at THICKSON ROAD SOUTH (2 Guards Required) MANNING ROAD at THICKSON ROAD NORTH KENDALWOOD ROAD at SAWDON DRIVE ROVER GUARD (Vehicle Required) Employment to commence Tuesday, September 6, 1988. Applications are to be received on or before August 31, 1988, and addressed to:- Mr. Wm. H. Wallace, Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Whitby, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. L1N 2M8 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 1988 PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS NOTICE is hereby given that a preliminary list of elWctors, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, showing the names of all electors in the Town of Whitby, will be publicly posted in the following places on Tuesday, September 6th, 1988: 1) Ashburn General Store, 8990 Ashburn Road, Ashburn; 2) Fire Hall, 201 Brock Street'South, Whitby; 3) Hy-Hope Farm Market, 9550 Baldwin Street, Myrtle Station; 4) Iroquois Park Recreation Complex, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby; 5) Post Office, 2 Price Street, Brooklin; 6) Post Office, 200 Dundas Street East, Whitby; 7) Senior Citizens' Activity Centre, 801 Brock Street South, Whitby; 8) Whitby Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby; and, 9) Whitby Public Library, 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby. All electors should examine the list to ensure their names and relevant information are correctly shown. Applications for inclusions, additions or corrections to or deletions from the list are available at the Clerk's Office. Applications for revision of the list may be filed with the Clerk between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, commencing Tuesday, September 6th, 1988, and ending Monday, October 17th, 1988. The last date for filing applications for revision of the preliminary Iist of electors is Monday, October 17th, 1988. Donald G. McKay Returning Officer and Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 2M8 Phone: 668-5803 By Debbie Luchuk A unique program has not only helped troubled Durham youth stay out of trouble over the summer but has given them self-confidence, job skills and a sense of responsibility. The John Howard Society of Durham sponsored the work orientation program ( WOW) for youths 14 to 18 this suimer, a program of workshops, coun- selling and work placement. The program began with two L L.. i divorced, separated, abusive situations and have a need to be treated as equals," said counsellor .Sue Tanner. "They are given responsibility to get to work, to submit pay sheets and so on. They take on the respon- sibility and think "Maybe I should start acting like an adult." "Given a chance and respect that they deserve, these kids will do really well," Tanner said. The program is sponsored in part by Employment and Immigration Canada. One of the young people that has participated in the program this year is Lorrie Collingham, 16, of Oshawa. She was employed by Eleanor Baluszek of "The Pet Shop" in the Midtown Mall in Oshawa. Collingham assisted in animal care, sales, maintenance, clean- up and public relations in the shop. Baluszek said, "She's become a bit more sure of herself, not so shy," said Baluszek about Collingham. "She learned about caring for animals, waited on customers, and handled cash. "This program is good for them (youth) and it's good for me." Collingham, through her job, now has a reference for any other job she may apply for and valuable job experience. Collingham said she was 'l interested in pets and animals, and wanted this job badly. "I learned how to work with animals, how to keep them healthy, and work the till," she said. "I would like to work with animals in the future," she added. Collingham will be going back to school part time. at General Vanier .high school in Oshawa in the fall. Tanner said that Collingham's mother "is really proud of her sticking out the job. "She's shown up for the ;rogram more than for school. 3he's gained self confidence." Leona Walker, 15, of Whitby 'was employed at Lakewood Day Care as summer assistant to the full-time staff. "I like working with little kids," she said, explaining her reasons for choosing this position. "I liked doing art with them, and lunch and putting them to bed, pushing them on the swing," she added. From this experience, Walker said she would like to run her own day care at some point in the future. Although she said she will miss the kids, she said, "I'm going to come back and see them." Walker will be returning to Harwood high school in Ajak in the fall. Time A CONTEST FOR SUMMER STROLLERS AND SUNDAY DRIVERS Sponsored by Whitby's LACAC* to encourage an awareness of our local architectural heritage Each week until September, the Whitby Free Press will publish a picture of an architectural detail of a building somewhere in Whitby (including Brooklin, Ashburnand Myrtle). A draw will be made from all correct entries (only one per person per week) received by the following Tuesday morning at 10:00 am. The winner each week will receive a book courtesy of LACAC. The winner's name and the correct answer will be published in the following issue of the Free Press along with a new mystery detail. Your last chance to enter. Grand prize 'f If you can identify this picture, submit the entry below to the Whitby Free Press, 131 Brock St. N., Whitby L1N 5S1. Winner will be selected next Tuesday at 10:00 am. Al entries will be entered in the Grand Prize Draw. draw next week One of her supervisors, Connie Wiggers, said, "She's corne a long way. Ive noticed that she's really on a schedule, working well. She's always ready to help out." From her. own experience, Wiggers said that the practical experience that Walker gained in this job would be invaluable to her if she decided to pursue a career in child care. Tanner said Walker had made great strides in this job. "Her parents are so proud of how far she's corne. Now she gets herself up in the morning. She's never taken a bus herself before - .now she takes two buses from Whitby to get herself to the job," Tanner said. Tanner added that Walker had developed more self confidence, and that she was actually looking forward to school for the first time. The WOW program has been run for two summers by John Howard Society, and this summer has been deemed a success for all involved by the WOW counsellors. VCR stolen A VCR valued at $500 was stolen from a home on Heda Crt. sometime on the weekend. Durham Regional Police report the home was also ransacked. Last Week's Winner: John Visser Whitby 200 Colborne St. W. Whitby Built in 1883, this flat-roofed 'Scottish baronial' house is a 'tour-de-force' of the bricklayer's art. For many years it was the home of R.A. Hutchison who was the public school inspector from 1913-1943 and after whom the school (and the street) are named. LOCATION Name Address Phone No. *Locl Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee 1 _____j race