Whitby Free Press. Wednesday, February 24, 1993, Page 5 The Counsellor's Association, Rogion of Durham (CARIZ), recently offered a leadership workshop for the ' Poverty Gaine,' a simuflation gaine that was created by women living in Dawson Creek, B.C. and receiving family benefits. The intent of the gaine is to increase social awareness and sensitize participants to the challenges that eist each day for the many who struggle with poverty. Linda Lowrey-Bell, president of the Counsellor's Association, noted that "With at least one in every six children living in poverty, incividuals, agencies and schols deal daily with poverty's "Hpeul an increased CENTENNIAL MAYAG WASHER/DR VER PAIRS *Canadas No. 1 preterred brand* *Lasts longer, needs fewer repairs *Heavy duty, large capacity Based on Canadien consumr brand preeence survOus DOMESTIC MAYIAG HOME APPLIANCE CENTRES 22 STE VENSON RD. at KING ST. lacross ram Oshawa Shopping Centre) Open Mo., Tues. Wed., 10-7-. Thxs. - Fn. 10-9, SaL 95 436-99691 mucit to The War Amps awareness and understanding will provide tools that might help in this struggle and give a stronger voice to them any advocates for people in need.'* The leadership program, at Ormiston public school in Whitby, was ledby Rochelle Michaud and Kelly 0'Bien froin Durham Region Social Services. Facilitators who were trained in the one-day inservice included representatives from the Durham public and separate school oads, the John Howard Society, the Public Health Departinent and Pinewood. Sharon Dionne from College Hill public sehool commented, I WHY BUY AT COUNTRY MATTRES5 SNAME BRAND PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRUST SALWAYS FREE OEUVERY ON SETS SFULL WAREHOUSE FOR OUICI< AS POSSIBLE DEUVERY ON IN-STOCK PRODUCTS SKNOWLEDGEABLE, FRIENDLY STAFF TO ASSIST YOU Largest G REAT DEALS MADE POSSIBLE Selection of 0 BY VOLUME PURCHASING Mattresses ln SBRAND NAME PRODUOTS OPTEN Dra AT NO-NAME PRICES Dra SIMMONS SERTA BEAUTY REST PERFECT SLEEPER1 Double ....54900 Double .....54900 Quen..... 5 90e - ..... 9 0 was impressed by Rochelle and Kelly's professional experience and personal concern as well as saddened by the information they shared. "The Poverty Gaine is a powerful experience, a true lesson in social reality." These newl trained leaders will now provide Poverty Came inservices to interested sehools and community agencies. The outreach prograin has been organized and funded by CARP. Those interested in learning more are invited to phono Lowrey-Bell at 666-3821 or Kate Ci.ceri at 430-8755. Mil KING KOUL MEDIUM FIRM Single ....29 Double....26900 Queen ....29900 'KNO\ -, Ny vox POP P.ertyGm ofrs tessn soial .eatyL Town Hall Style Meeting with René Soetens, M.P. WHITBY PUBLIC LIBRARY Friday, February 26th 7:15 pm- 9:00 Pm DON'T MISS IT!O ?x......* Future Growth Means New Ideas Share YOUR Ideas for Durham's Future On e Watch for our special guest every second Thursday THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MAYOR TOM EDWARDS Phone in your questions or comments: 436-4141 FORUM Ail RRSP's give the same tax deduction... Except One!* Find out how you can get an extra 40% in tax savingsfrom this year' s RRSP. Cail Derek Dutka at 666mRSP mFînancia Concept Group LI IT EITIO PRNT Framd &Unfamied l11'12 PRI CE hwý- - 1 il