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aun dles. Late s Dima di es Mas a Lo "A Family Tradition for 125 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 30, 1991 - 19 Students in WOW program are paid to learn Getting paid to learn is the dream of every student, but for a group of local teens, it is reali- y. This group of Scugog teens are participants in the YMCA's Work Orientation Workshop (WOW), where they learn about the working world and gain a better understanding of them- selvesin the process. According to Lori Gowans, WOW co-ordinator, the stu- dents, aged 14 to 16, are taught life skills such as interviewing techniques, resume writing and job searching, as well as is- sues concerning the teens of to- day such as sexuality. They are also placed in a work environ- ment at a local business and paid for their services. In return these students not only receive money, but also build up their self-esteem in the process in order to face the real world. Bob Jones, WOW assistant trainer, says they aim to pre- pare the participants for real life situations. "It's no easy climb," he says. The program runs for eight weeks out of the Port Perry YMCA from the end of June to mid-August. As well as two full weeks of workshops, the stu- dents are placed in a job in which they work six hours a day for four weeks. Due tolimited funding, enrol- ment is restricted to approxi- mately 12 students. Therefore the screening process is very comprehensive. As it is a moti- vation oriented program, the participants are usually those who need an extra push, says Eaglettes novice ringette team enjoy party EE ) Seagrave News by Ann Seindiior Many family members, friends and neighbours gathered at the Williams' home in Robinglade Estates as Betty threw a sur-. prise special birthday party for Leon. Best wishes again Leon. Who's thinking about skating? The Port Perry Novice Eaglettes are. Paul and Diane Cooke of Robinglade hosted the nnviece ringette team summer party. The team and all Moms and Dads en- joyed Sunday 'afternoon together Belated happy birthday to Devon Martin and Ruby Short. Happy birthday to Larry Willer- ton, Ann Moore and Marilyn Puckrin. Sympathy from the community is extended to families of Mr. Ted Culbert of Mariposa Estates and Mrs. Muriel King of Seagrave who passed away this past week. Lawrence and Eleanor Nicholls attended a family dinner party at Lindsay on Saturday for Lawrence's mother Mrs. Eunice Nicholls who is celebrating her 90th birthday. Marilyn and Roy Puckrin at- tended the wedding of Marilyn's niece Julie Harris at Valentia church on Saturday. Best wishes to Morris and Liz Campbell and their two sons in their new home in Seagrave. Mor- ris and Liz moved from the 12th concession to Seagrave this week. Gretyl and Clarence Cameron enjoyed a visit from their daughter Marjie, son-in law Bill and granddaughter Shannon from . Timmins. Seagrave Church News Reverend David Shepherd con- ducted the church service on Sun- day. Seagrave church will be clos- ed during the month of August, reopening September 1st at 9:30 Lots of changes at General Store Changes have been seen in Prince Albert lately at the General Store. The old house is gone. Mary Sweetman and her family were raised there. It was the Warren property before that. Grace Beacock remembers a very tall cedar hedge that went all the way around the property. She was very glad when that Lame 3 wisnedOWN., A true friend is Karen ons who broke a tooth on Thursday just to be like me and my wisdom teeth. I hope Karen hasn't suf- fered too much. Becky Evans spent time with her friend Jennifer Elliot last week. We would like to thank Ron Evans for coming out to the game on Thursday night but the girls just couldn't get it together. Maybe next time. The curling community lost a fantastic friend last week. Ted Culbert passed ayay. He was a very polite curler but also a very competitive one. He will be missed. Summer is half over. It's almost time for those back to school sales. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lehmann have their granddaughter Amanda for a holiday from Orangeville. Mr. Jones. Usually the participants are recommended by their respec- tive school guidance counsel- lors. The choice of whether to participate in the program is strictly voluntary, however. This is what makes the pro- gram work, says Ms. Gowans. "The program wouldn't work if they didn't want to be here." Ms. Gowans says the pro- gram is more than just a place- ment service, but an opportuni- ty for the students to improve themselves by working in the community. Through working in the com- munity and participating in the various workshops, the stu- dents build up their self-esteem and confidence, often' without noticing the results. Mr. Jones says it is the parents, and coun- sellors who realize the changes. "It s really a good feeling," he says. "I see them on the street now and they're really doing better. Despite the learning experi- ence, it is the monetary gains ht are still at the top of the is Making money while learn- ing some life skills was the drawing card that attracted Mandy White, 15, to the pro- gram. "I needed something to do for the summer, and I needed mon- ey and job experience, so I de- cided to do the program," she said. Josie Reader, 15, says the summer experience has provid- ed her with some valuable les- sons in life. Not only has it giv- en her work experience, but it has also taught her how to in- teract better with others. For Travis Mitchell, 15, it has been a very beneficial program for him. He says not only has he learned new life skills, and made new friends, he has re- ceived good training and expe- rienced something new. He has also secured some part-time work during the school year, as a result of his placement during the program. The Work Orientation Workshop (WOW) sponsored by the YMCA is an eight-week program in which the participants not only learn life skills such as job interview techniques, re- sume writing and job searching, but are also placed at a lo- cal business in the community to gain valuable work experi- ence. Mandy White (left) and Josie Reader, make additions to their journals. The Port Perry Star Scugog Township's Award Winning Community Newspaper Awards for: BEST FRONT PAGE BEST EDITORIAL PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY - ADVERTISING BEST ALL ROUND PAPER The Bridal Touch FOR ALL YOUR BRIDAL NEEDS 209 Mary Street, Port Perry {located in the Personal Touch building) 985-8208 Nellie Stell 416) 966-0677 OS A