Ontario Community Newspapers

Whitby Free Press, 11 Oct 1989, p. 9

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WHITIY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER il, 1989, PAGE 13 New IDSiniformation vdeo released A new AIDS information video for students aged 16-19 bas been released by the AIDS education and awareness prograzn of the Canadian Public Health Association (OPHA). Called 'The New Facts of Life,' the video offers explicit information on AIDS transmission and prevention behaviors for Canadian youth. 'The New Facts of LiÀe' is constructed in a TV newsmagazine format with a teenaged boy and girl as hosta. The message of the video lias been described as frank and direct. One of the segments provides information on safer sex including a representation of the proper way to put on and take off a condom. A dramatic scene on a couch shows. two teenagers discussing their feelings about sex. A person with AIDS talks plainly about the risks he took. "Students told us they wanted the facts in straightforward language," says Dr. Ian Gemmili, chairman of the OPHA A1DS eduEation and awareness program advisory- committee. "We'vè tried to be as direct and informnative as possible.le To date more than 350 orders have been received for the video from sehools, school boards and youth agencies across the country. nkhous C olleet ion Exclusive to Tough enough to mheet the demands of any growing family needs. The Woodcraft .Bunkhouse Collection is practically indestructible and sensibly priced. Pieces ,shown* - $1605 Bunk beds with ladder - $66 *Optjonai bunk bed drawer unit - $295 3 drawer chest - $375 Toy Chest - $275 In-classroom reactions so far have been extremely positive. While the direct message is a bold new approach, the majority of students have appreciated the responsible, straightforward presentation. "We are encouraged by the response so far," says Dr. David Walters, director of the OPHA AIEDS education wrns prograxn. "But niuch remains te' be dorie. AIDS is not something that is about to go away. We need I IYou ma te keep up the pressure for frank, explicit materials that will provide youth with the information and social sills they require for responsible decision-making." With a mem>ership of more than 2,500 heaâlth professionals and private individuals, the Canadian Public Health Association la a national voluntary organization that offers a special public health resource at the national and international levels. Whether it's playtime, study time or time to relax, drop in to Woodcraft now and see how versatile our Bunkhouse Collection is. v All five pieces - $1540 3 seater sofa - $725 Arm chair - $325 End tables (2) - $320 Coffee table - $170 r <Styles may vary from illustrations) ' -iý *T&vvE"CLOWNS SPECIAI $19095 'Englishi Coaster Sets9 L$14.95a.nd$19.95À 'IIIKs 0fl Whitby Whitby Mal Thickson & Dundas 436-9070 Open Mon.-Sat. tOam-9:3QpMo From $19095À~ English Dresser Sets, Special $39 095à : Watch Repeir *Trude-iris *Jewvellr epair e Estate jew3oemy *We Buy oId jewelleiy *Appraisa Free Layaway SHIRA'S of Oshawa 5 Points Mall Ritson & Taunton GRAND OPENING OCT. 18j

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