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op IN ani i Emergency hostel Signs seem very positive - to house abused Real estate sales on upward trend women, children Durham Regional Police receive an average of more than two thousand domestic violence calls per year, and one of every three women seen by Durham Regional Social Agencies is a victim of domestic violence. These facts prompted a year long survey which identified the need for emer- gency housing. The women's Hostel Committe, under the umbrella of the Social Planning Council of Oshawa- Whitby, (SPCO-W) has now set out to fulfill the need for a specialized facility for the region. The committee has named the proposed hostel "Auberge" (haven) and is seeking a downtown Oshawa location close to crucial facilities such as Manpower, the Alexandra Clinic, Legal Aid, Family Court and public transit. This month, a brochure and letters were sent to all clubs and organizations in the region, outlining the plans for "Auberge" which 'will offer both long and short term accommodation to abused women and their children, including guidance and referral service. It asked for the financial support and donations of furniture of those organiza- tions. Speakers are avilable to interested organizations to Graduate On May 29, 1982, Ann Pipher-Adams graduated from Durham College as an R.N.A. Ann is the daughter of Ken and Mary Pipher, R.R. 2, Port Perry, and the wife of Don Adams. Ann is a graduate of Port Perry High School. K Debra=mG. Fontyn of MacDonald Street, Port Perry, Ontario, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Horwood of Markham, Ontario, recently graduated from the Reg- istered Nursing Assistant Program of Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario. Debra is presently working at Whitby Psych- iatric Hospital in Whitby, Ontario. ' explain the needs and plans of "Project Auberge" in greater detail. The Women's Hostel Committee is appealing to all elected officials through- out the region to obtain their support for 'Auberge' while soliciting federal, provincial and municipal sources for funding. Marjorie McColm, SPCO-W president: and hostel committee chair- person invites anyone in the community who would like more information about "Project Auberge' or would like to make donations of monies and furnishings, to contact the Social Planning Council of Oshawa-Whitby at 725-4774. Discove 'with discovered The rall ships. Sleek sailing vessels out of another age. Ships which were the prized schooners of the millionaires On and the Duke of Westminster. Antigua and St. Maarten. An oceanliners never touch. - § To magic islands with names like Saba, Carri@coi, Anegada. Bligh's bread isle. Stevenson's Treasur@ Island. They are all here waitingtobe discovered again. 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