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Week in Review- The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 27, 1992 3 Poppy Fund Benefits Community Care Help Wanted for Block Parents by Lorraine Manfredo Block Parent Louise Aascn may have to hang a second sign in her window. window. Beside the one bearing the familiar red-and-whitc Block Parent logo, she could use another that reads, "Help Wanted." The organization that has been ; helping lost, hurt, or frightened youngsters in Newcastle for the past 15 years desperately needs new members. members. "That's the bottom line. We need new blood on our committee," says Ms Aascn, who is a former central committee chair and currently serves as secretary for the organization. Of the local Block Parent executive, executive, some will be returning to school come September. Another is moving away, and the balance of the volun- Bradlcy Griffin, 5, (left) and Devon Potter, 6, know where to head if they are ever in trouble on the street. The boys look for homes that display Block Parent signs in their windows, while criminals tend to steer clear of neighbourhoods having such signs. The Block Parent central committee is presently seeking new members in the Town of Newcastle. Cetol TGL PLUS For Exterior Doors and Windows Sikkens Cetol TGL Plus is a high gloss, transparent finish, especially designed for use on exterior wood doors and windows. Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa 434-3939 leers have "more than done their share," reveals Ms Aascn. A fresh slate of recruits would bring new ideas and energy to the program, program, she adds. The urgent appeal for help is aimed largely at young parents with children in kindergarten and the early grades. Hopefully, appealing to their concern concern for neighborhood safety should be enough to convince some to get involved. involved. Ms A as en hopes to avoid using scare tactics, such as warning that the Block Parenting program could collapse collapse without immediate assistance. Just months ago, the Oshawa branch chose to do exactly that, and threatened threatened to pull the stickers and signs from the community. "That was a real drastic ploy," says Ms Aascn. "It worked for Oshawa. Now they have a whole new- slate of people. But we don't want to use' that tactic." Instead, she prefers to draw attention attention to the uninterrupted 15-year record of solid educational programs that have succeeded here in the Town of Newcastle. Every school in the Newcastle area now has a volunteer assigned to it. The volunteer introduces children, teachers, and principals to the Block Parent program in order that the concept concept can be incorporated into lessons frequently. Volunteers address assemblies and organize contests and other events to increase awareness of the program. Through these efforts, children who are hurt, frightened or threatened, know they can knock on doors of homes that display the Block Parent signs in their windows. Seniors who become disoriented, or take ill while out walking, also benefit benefit from the community service. The main thrust is to be available while children are going to and from school, although the Block Parent program program offers help whenever children, seniors, or others are in need. Ms Aasen notes that the last time she had to assist a child was several years ago. She answered her door to a youngster trying to escape a bigger boy bullying him. And she is pleased that the doorbell doorbell doesn't ring unnecessarily. In fact, in an average year, only a , dozen or so cases of children seeking help are reported. "We don't see defeat in not being used," Ms Aasen stresses. "The signs are a proven crime deterrent" Petty vandals and professional : criminals alike "know that.the eyes pf the neighborhood are watching and they go elsewhere," she says. Signs are displayed in close to 1,000 homes across Newcastle. There are two dozen Block Parent road signs posted at the boundaries of participating participating communities. Ms Aasen says the Block Parents are seeking people who can spare some time and commitment. A volunteer volunteer may only be required to lend four hours of their schedule per month to the cause, as Ms Aasen herself does. Others may want to devote more time. A meeting and pot-luck dinner are scheduled for June 10th. Contact Louise at 623-4768, or Muriel at 623- 7741, if you are interested in joining the Block Parent organization. Fair on Sunday From Page One WHITEWASH: Exposing the sanitary sanitary products. There will also be representatives from the agricultural community in the form of the 4-H Club members. There will be a Teddy Bear Clinic Clinic for children to bring their teddys to for consultation with a couple of health care professionals. Reviewing the work put into the organization of the fair, Ms MacDonald, MacDonald, told the Newcastle Council members Monday night that she has been approached by another community community for advice on putting together together an Environment Fair for the fall. In her remarks to members of council, she expressed her thanks to the Public Works and Community Services Department for their help in putting the day together. Last year 2,500 people attended the six-hour event at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Complex. This year, Ms MacDonald is hoping hoping to equal that number. If it rains, attendance could go even higher. "If it rains, then more people are likely to come out for an indoor event, otherwise they will stay at home to work in their gardens," she said. St. John Week To be Observed June 6th to 14th June 6 to June 14 has been designated designated "St. John Week" in the Town of Newcastle. A letter from Ralph Kimmerly, Chairman of the St. John Ambulance Oshawa Newcastle Branch, asked the municipality to proclaim the special week. Mr. Kimmerly also asked the town to raise and fly the St. John flag at the town hall during that week. June 6 to 14 is also "St. John Week in Ontario." For years, Community Care programs have been supported in part with donations from the Poppy Fund. Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Canadian Legion came through this year with the largest donation ever. On May 20th, the Chairman of the Poppy Fund, Art Brooks, presented presented this cheque for $4,000 to Roxy Bames, administrator of Community Community Care Services, (left), and Sally Barrie, coordinator of the Meals on Wheels program (right). The money will be divided between the Meals on Wheels program and the Foot Care Clinic. 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