Page 14, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, December 11, 1996 MVore commientsaout casin PRMPAGE i tolerance of bingo, Hamil- ton said the. comparison was not valid. UJ7ve heard it described as the difference between a goodnight kiss and date rape,» h. replied, while not- mng that security cameras have been italled ïn washrooms at the recently« opened Rama casino due-ta suicide attempts by despon-* dent gamblers. "I don't know of man people who comritted sui> cide over a bingo game," said Hamiilton. "It (casino) may be a. place that draws an ele-' ment of society that maj enjoy soime fun, but at leai two per cent of them leavi with some form of serioui addiction.» While he did not don' the problems associate~ with gambling, David Wood said the issue can be viewed in two way's. «It's u~p to individual municipalities to look ai this as either a pariah or a golden opportunity,» ho said. "If we don-'t do it, somenne else will.» Wood said 43 of the charities and non-profit groups previously can- vassed byjj Town staff sup- BS.Kevin Slaney Durham Reg!onaî Police Oimestoppers and Durham-RLgzonal Police need the. pubhic's help in solving several break and enters that ooeurred in Oshawa between May 13 and 16 of this year. On May 13 in the area of Centre and Quebec streets, a Ion. maIe broke into the home of an elderly couple around midnight. Tii. couple,, who were awakened and subsequ.ntîy beaten, sustained minor inuries. The intruder, who was last seen riding away from the scene on a bicycle, fled the. residence with cash, and keys belonging ta the victims. The suspect may ho responsible for similar break and enters in the area during which time some of the residents were at home. The person sought in this incident ia described as male, white, aged 30, 200 pounds, short blonde hair with a ponytail, moustache, wearing grey pantas, denim jacket, plaid shirt and Adidas running shoes. Crimestoppers wlll pay a cash reward for any Wlnration that leads ta an arrest. Callers neyer have ta give their name or testiifr in court. Cail 436-8477. Ly e4 së port the proposai a.nd he anticipated that.more Winl exrfs imilar Views. OKIfhSsPeople who raise monoy waxit to serve the sanie people the churches do but in their own way,» he said. 'The benefit to our com- munity could well be over $4 million. W. can do a lot of good work with that kind or F illowing the presen- taticins, Brunelle moved that a publie forum be held in the new year in an attempt to reach a com- promise between the two factions but councillor Don Mitchell doubted that this would accompih much. «It would e nice. if you could see a consensus on thisbbut I don't think that will. b.te case," said Mit- "The charities ovor- whelnixnly support it and the ministei-iaî association overwhelmin îoppos>es tt .«Let's not avoxd a deci- sion or Vet into the procesa Of avoidng a decision.» Brunelle's motion bast on a tie vote and council approved the committee recommendation. Dino -display JOHN DRYDEN PUBLIC SOHOOL students createci to momn Joanne at a Grade 1 student Sarah Lyon points reent exhibition for parents. out a feature of one. of the dinosaurs Photo by Mark Reesoi', Whity Free Press ~ê4 Non-po7 comuni ygroup -hc ar bsi Whitby or have a substantilaWhitby membership may place their upcominq meetincs or activities on tbis page at no cost. OM0UOt0I wbar dW"d, r OSTEOPOROSIS Theouateoporosis support group will meet onFriday, Dec. 13, 1:30pm.et Wbitby Senior? Activity Centre. Jeannette BMais will speak on 'Shiatsu Therapy.'p Cost is $1 at the. door. For more information, cali the centre at 668-1424. WOMEN'8AGLOw Womens AgowFellowship wîll meet on Thursday, Dec. 12e 7 p.m., at Evangel Church, 374 Farewell St., Oshawa. Guest singer/speaker will b. DANCE Knights of» Columbus, Cauncil 4895, will hold a gala New Year's Eve dance on Tuesday, Dec. 31 (hot and cold buffet from 7 to 9 p.m., dancing at 9 p.m.), at Kýnights Of Columbus 1Hall, 133 Brock St. N., Whîtby. Coat l13 $45 per couple. For tickets caIl Bort at 668-1617, Ed at 668-2692 or Bob at OUTDOORS CLUB Tii. Durham Pineridge Outdoors Club wlll hold a Christmnas potluck gatherlng (swim, trail walk, snow activities) on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m., at Donevan Complex, 171 Harmony Rd. S., Oshawa. The. potluck feastbegins et 3:30* p.m. To attend, oei Judy at 576-4955 or ArIen. at 435-0543 by Dec. 6. PARETSWIO PARTNRM Parents Without Partners chapter #204 will meet Thursday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., at St. George's Church (upstairs), 51 Centre St. S., Oshawa, for their general meeting. For mare information, eaU Debbl.e t 571-5452 or Ron et 723-1699. BLOOD DONOR Durham Centre MPP Jim Flaherty is once again sponsoring a Christmas blood donor clinie. This Lear'sclinic will b. held on the. Royal Canadia e on hall at 117 Byron St. S. For furtiier informnation, cal Flaherty's9 constituency PARTY The Head Iniuxky Association of Durhm Region's Christmas Party will b. held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., at tiie Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 112, 117 Byron îSt. S.,Y Whitby. Those attending are encouraged ta, bring a can or box on non-perishable food ta be donated ta the. food bank, and a glft (valu. up ta $10) for a glft exchange. For transportation assistance, caîl 723-2732. UNICEF With Christmas approaching, the YWCA program and recreation department has a wide variety of UNICEF carde available. The YWCA la located at 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa. Caîl 723-9922. TORONTO's HOLIDA yTRADITION! DEC.25-30 _____________ PRS&Err IN THE JWed. DEC. 25 *7:30 PM NFAMILy NIGHT-SAVE3$.5I rNNTICKETS Coureçy of CHCH-TV / THE TORONTO SUN Fr,. DEC. 267................3:30PM..............73PM t Sat. . 27..... . ...... ............ "*3:0.......... ....3 PM t Sa. DEC. 28 .............. 1.... .«*3:30PM............... .3 PM Sun. DEC. 29 .I.......... 1 0AMt ..........** :30PM .............. . 73 PM Mon. DEC. 30 ....................................... . 3:30PM t KIDS SAVE$2.50 ON TICKETS FOR KIDS UNDER 121 *TO BUY TICKETS: -MC% â BOX OFFICE ai SKYDOME and ail outicts *INFO & PHONE CHARGE: (416) 870-8000 Group Rates: (416) 341-2255 $12.50 - $17.50 - $23.50. Spedu iRiaskuiMWuaV&P&melaavallable whweevertikesare SOILd.Aut na, BIRTRiG CIRCLIE The Birthing Circle Childbirth Support Group will meet on Monday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the. Knights of Columbus Hall, 108 Bloor St. W., Oshawa. Natural health promotion will be discussed. For more inf rmation, aî 0542 0223. Fner, nn prof R ENFINDE, RSu Prednt Fpponds arnn proiac aot l-e grupt, provdparngsporrtisar guidance taranopted aduits, birh ar es or2reatSto adoped prets, ilnieetch 333uRsaDec. O12aatS. Fore'soresbyortein Chuch 333d Roan0W.,51oshJanwa. 723-4989. ONE PARENT FAMIILlES The. Onô Parent Familles Association of Oshawa will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m., et the. Adria Culture Club, 432 Simca., St. S., Oshawa, for wine and cheese social (girls bring cheese and crackers, boys bring -the. wine). Ail single -parents, custodial or not, are invited ta attend. For mare information, cail Monica at LOOJK GOOD[ The Look Good-Feel Better PrOgram developed by the Canadian Cosmetie Toloetry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) foundatlon, for, women undergoing, treatmient for cancer, will b. held at Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2 ta 4 p.mn. Volunteers Who are professionai cosmeticlans and wlg styiat, are specially trained ta work wlth the particular effecta of chemotherapy and'radiation, on akln, hatr, nails , eyebrows and laâshes. In a two-hour' workshop, wamen are -taught makeup and, - styling techique ta aostthei appearance anid uelf-estoem.,, DANCE The. Whltby Lions Club wilI hold a New Year's Ev. cdance, 8:30pmn. ta 2 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 31,' at Heydenshore Pavillon, Whitby. There wlll b. a lloenced bar, DJ, party favours and a hot and cold buffet. Cost la $30 per persan. For tickets, caîl 668- 8265.430-7672 or 668-2486. PARENT FINDERS Durham -Parent Flders wlll hold its second annual Christmas reumo6n meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., at 333 Rossland ]Rd. E. (at Park). Adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents and anyone oele welcome. For more information, cal OPEN BOUSE: The Jubile. Choir wifl haist a Christmai3s1 a1pen -houa. a't thé. Whitby Seniors' Actvity Centre, on Wednesday, Dec.- 18, 10:30 a.mi. For ire information, eal theo cor tre. -at 68-1424., - j, 40 ni