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'Underbelly' revelation to former newsman Doug Reed prided himself during his man years as a newsman ih Midland as 'always being on top of the news scene." Since going to work for the Salvation Army, he has learned about "an underbelly"' to local socie- ty that as a newsman he didn't know existed. Reed has been the manager of the Salvation Army's Experience House, temporary housing shelter for young men, since Ex- perience House opened last October. He also since last September has been the local bail superintendent. Reed has become aware of the number of both young men, and women, who are homeless in Midland and area. "'It's not just happening in New York, Chicago, and Toron- to. It's happening here in Midland," Reed told Midland Rotarians recently. Experience House as set up by the Salvation Army is for the assistance of young men. Women who are abused by their husbands can go with their children to Rosewood. Reed estimated that as many young women as young men.are thrown out or run away from their homes, but an Experience House or Rosewood equivalent for them does not exist. The young women often end up in Toronto, ex- periencing "terrific pro- blems,"" frequently suppor- ting themselves' as prostitutes. A young man who has stayed for a time in Ex- perience House might have trouble communicating with his parents, or could be fleeing abuse, Reed said. Another young man who Reed encountered slept for three nights in a cardboard box behind a downtown business, while however not missing time at his job. Some homeless young people sleep in doorways. They know the schedule of patrolling police officers well enough to disappear while their doorway is passed, only to reoccupy it for a few more hours. Experience House is a place to sleep, a source of meals, and a counselling service. "We try to turn them around," Reed said. Some Experience House residents return to the family home. Others are helped in finding a job and a place of their own to live. Authorities in different walks of life visit Ex- perience House to talk to the young men. One expert on the prison system, a man who had spent half of his life behind bars, so im- pressed at least two of his listeners that they im- mediately went to the Canada Employment Cen- tre to look for a job. Experience House is not the answer for all who enter its door. Seven of the 50-odd young men who have stayed at the-House have been expelled. They broke rules and regulations. Experience House is not a Holiday Inn, Reed said. A day starts before 8 a.m., with the making of beds. After breakfast, at 9 a.m. a short devotional period, in line with the nature of the sponsor, the Salvation Ar- my, is held. During the day residents meet with visiting speakers, go to work if they have a job, or go to school, or do chores in the House, the Salvation Army Thrift Store, or in the community. Seventy-five per cent of the $40,000 Experience House budget comes from the Salvation Army and its Area's water an untapped source professional sare ae s associaton says the local shores of Georgian Bay are untapped resources--chock full of beautiful bass. Penetanguishene could be the host community of the Pro Bass Fish Hunt this summer. If all goes well, the Pro Bass Association could consider Spelling whiz Penetanguishene as the host town for its Annual Pro Bass Classic, which would draw bigger crowds and more tourist dollars. Pro Bass President Mark Mandic told the Arena, Parks and Recreation Board the derby, which is planned for Summerama Weekend, July 31 to August 3, would bring in Olivia Brusselers, a grade 6 student at St. Ann's school in Penetanguishene, will be added to the school's wall of fame. She won a spelling bee involving the Penetanguishene elementary schools, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Brusselers says winning was not difficult, because the words were easy. $40,000 that weekend and possibly more in later years. Mandic was quite ex- cited about the possibilites for the fishermen around the Penetanguishene- Midland area, and he add- ed people do not realize the riches that live beneath the surface off-shore. "Basically the reason we picked it (Penetanguishene) is its potential for big fish. We like to see big fish and open up new areas," he said. "The fishing potential is just unreal." "We're trying to open up new areas,"' Mandic said as he began to tell the com- mittee about the riches hid- den off shore. "We predict they'll catch close to a Canadian record." The group of 100 fishermen would set off from the town dock early Saturday morning, he said, and would attract more crowds when they brought in their catches at four in the afternoon. He reassured the Chamber of Commerce's represen- tative, Bob Klug, that the TOGA PARTY SAT., JAN. 31" Roman on down to the Boatworks Prizes for best costum ear a costume Dancing The Boatworks viisibbeaibiaba Dance prizes Roman feast Come early Midland Town Dock Come join us on Thursday and Friday after work for SUNSET HOUR, hors d'oeuvres and our resident piano player. Also Satur- day and Sunday 3 - 9. Page 2, Tuesday, January 27, 1987 hunt would not detract from but add to Sum- merama festivities. According to Arena, Parks and Recreaton Board Secretary Ron Marchildon, the town still must con- sider whether it has the facilities to host the event. supporters. The Army already owned the building which it put to use as Ex- perience House. Support for Experince House from represen- tatives of local institutions, service groups, and in- News to him Long-time local newsman Doug Reed, since last fall, the director of the Salvation Army's Experience House, has learned a lot about the homeless in his new job. This area needs a shelter for homeless women, he told Midland Rotarians. dividuals, has been considerable. More and more, Ex- perience House will be a place for young men to "cool off" for two or three days following a fight at home, Reed expects. Villa volunteers thanked Among the many volunteers who give their tine to residents of the Villa Community Care Centre, all of whom will be honoured on Thursday, is a 13-year volunteer, Vera Paul of Midland. Thursday evening is the time of the annual volunteer appreciation night hosted by Alex Jarlette, owner of the Villa. Eleven-year pin reci- pients will be Lily Loverock, Freida and Harold McFarland, Mae Schramm, Edna Beauchamp, Ted Johnstone, Florence Logan, Marie Kelly, Bea Campbell, Doris Johnson, Johanna Beaugois, and Ernie Cowden, all of Midland. The other volunteers are Glenneice Baker, Ed Baker, Adeline Robillard, Jean Foster, Elsie Sommacal, Kit Burroughs, Edna Har- rison, Helen Grigg, John Gianetto, Joan Goodfellow, Marg Brown, Gail Donavon, Sybil Goldring, Lucie Markham, Vi Rudyk, Audrey Head, Beryl Gir- rard, Lillian Chessell, Jean Gibson, Isabel Bradshaw, Marj Dalziel, Vi Ellis, Alice Horne, Wally Smith, Clarence Lee, Joe Burns, Earl Roberts, George Freeman, Freeman, Al Come in and See us Enter our Valentine Contest Dinner for two plus flowers for the Winner receives table, a coursage or a boutonniere. 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