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Lonnie Morris is looking forâ€" ward to his graduation. He will be the first to graduate, this January, from the Civitan Education Centre. Many come here temporarily to continue their studies, however, 20â€" yearâ€"old Morris is the first to f.nish Grade 12 at the school, a joint proâ€" ject of Halton Children‘s Aid and the Halton Board of Education. Morris, who had experienced difficulty keeping up academically since starting Grade 9 at Oakville Trafalgar High School, had dropped Focus Editor By WILMA BLOKHUIS ‘Civitan School‘ has first graduate student “’\;CZ()}@ 25 t | 1 / nniversmy E ash J NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 12â€"5 140 Rebecca §$t. 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Thursday, Friday Saturday October 27, 28, 29 * Saturday only â€" Funfest for Kids â€" Halloween crafts, facepainting giveaways ome Qelebrate jith {{s! 2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga Instead of what is calls "the facâ€" tual and textbook manner" of subâ€" ject presentations at a regular high school, Morris found he could learn better in a smaller setting with a teacher readily available to provide assistance. out of school before finding his way into the ‘Civitan School‘ last January, thanks to a CAS referral. "I couldn‘t get the individual help I needed in a classroom of 32 students and only one teacher," Morris told the recent fourth annual meeting of the Children‘s and Youth Foundation of Halton, a charitable arm of the Halton CAS. community ""MEMO DAYS! taking place in most stores at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Details inâ€"store! MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND BE SURE TO JOIN US... Exciting and Informative The Civitan Education Centre, is named in honor of the local service club which supported the CAS in its proposal to the Halton Board of Education to provide an ‘alternaâ€" tive‘ school for youih in care who, for various reasons, could not conâ€" tinue in their own, or at a regular school, due to trauma and other problems associated with being placed in care. The school is jointly run by the Halton Board of Education and the Halton CAS, however the door is open to stuâ€" dents from the Halton Roman Catholic Separate School Board. The only provision is that students must be in CAS care. "For me, it was handsâ€"on learnâ€" ing, using up to date computer proâ€" grams. I‘m interested in graphic design and photography and plan to go to college." He intends to enroll at Sheridan College in September to study graphic design and photograâ€" phy. "There are currently six students at this school. Everybody works on their own, with a teacher available to give you help at any time," Morris explained afterwards. "It‘s not like a regular school with a high studentâ€"teacher ratio and there‘s no time to teach on an individual basis." Cowden said the traditional barâ€" riers of education, including the class structure, and the equation of age with grade, had to be "broken down" to create a "therapeutic milieu" for learning. The school Since it opened four years ago, the Civitan Education Centre has seen about 150 students, said Dr. Peter Cowden, its founding teacher. For 15 years Erin Mills Lodge has been the retirement residence of choice for discerning seniors. To celebrate this special milestone we are proud to present a limited time offer of Our unique facility offers you three levels of service under one roof and our professional and considerate staff take the time to understand your individual needs and is committed to satisfying all of them. To learn more about this offer or to arrange a personal tour of Erin Mills Lodge, please call Elizabeth at (905) 823â€"6700 Erin Mills Lodge... an address you will be proud to call your own! THE OAKVILLE BEAVER 3 months free rent! With Lonnie Morris, centre, the first student to graduate from the Civitan Education Centre in January, is at left, Randy Puma, new executive viceâ€" president of the Children‘s and Youth Foundation of Halton, and Dr. Peter Cowden, his teacher. offers Grades 8 to OAC, in both basic and advanced levels. On Sept. 22nd, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced approval for the renovation of the former Grader House receiving home in Burlington into two classâ€" rooms. It will be able to accommoâ€" date 12 students, equally divided between elementary and secondary programs. This effectively triples the capacity for ‘alternative‘ schoolâ€" ing for children and teens in CAS Julie Funnell, a child and youth counsellor, is placed there by the Halton CAS. The school facility is a donation of the Oakville Civitan Club, and the train caboose, used for its ‘Children Helping Children‘ field studies program, was donated by the Civitans and Richmond Chandler Enterprises. Launched in the fall of 1991, students from the centre act. as instructors for the 500 children who have come through this program. (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) Most of these funds were raised by Betty Anne Millar of Burlington, president, and Walt Elliot of Milton, executive viceâ€"president, during the first three years of the foundation. Both have resigned their positions, and stepping in respectively are Richmond Chandler of Milton, and Randy Puma of Oakville, who was president of the Oakville Civitan Club when it became involved with Civitan House at Stuart Farm, a CAS receiving home. On Sept. 22nd, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced approval for the renovation of the former Grader House receiving home in Burlington into two classâ€" rooms. It will be able to accommoâ€" date 12 students, equally divided between elementary and secondary programs. This effectively triples the capacity for ‘alternative‘ schoolâ€" ing for children and teens in CAS care. Cowden is with the Halton Board of Education. His assistant, Celebrating 15 pears of TWravitionallp Elegant Retivement Libing! "é‘ e z2 K £ SAT. OCT. 29 SUN. OCT. 30 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM ON SALE! @ 50% OFF "FIGURES® circa 1870 LIMITED EDITIONS PRINTS BY ... y Weks* HARROP GALLERY RESTAURANT 345 STEELES AVE., MILTON 878â€"8161 Fantastic Images portraying the Discoveries of Childhood. Hwy 25 N to Steeles Ave. West at Steeles Harrop is 500 yards on the north side. JOHN NEWBY Funds raised by the Children‘s and Youth Foundation of Halton, more than $700,000 to date, went towards helping more than 500 abused and neglected children across Halton. In addition to fundâ€" ing the Civitan Education Centre, the foundation also provides the money to send children in CAS care to summer camps. In recognition of its contr tions to this CAS foundation, scl and receiving house, the Oak:\ Civitans have been nominated an international award, said P "This is an award recogniz excellence in achievement in community." The announcemer the winning club will be mad June. Halloween safety tips for ‘trick or treating‘ Most kids will still want to go door to door, collecting goodies â€" after all, that‘s what Halloween is all about, isn‘t it? However, safety is important. So, here are a few tips from ‘Stay Alert .. . Stay Safe,‘ the national streetproofâ€" ing organization founded in 1987 and funded by the Canadian Tire Child Protection Foundation, St. John Ambulance, Hamilton Automobile Club, and the police. Going out to trick or treat on Halloween? * Wear makeâ€"up instead of a mask so you can see properly. If a mask is being used, cut larger eye openings and push the mask up on the head while walking. * Children should wear nonâ€" flammable, brightly colored costumes with reflective tape on the front and back for better visibility. Shorter cosâ€" tumes are easier for walking. * Go trick or treating with family or friends. Let people know your "A NEW SEASON® In recognition of its contribuâ€" tions to this CAS foundation, school and receiving house, the Oakville Civitans have been nominated for an international award, said Puma "This is an award recognizing excellence in achievement in the community." The announcement of the winning club will be made in June. "Also, their visible presence wi hopefully be a deterrent to any ov exuberant trickâ€"orâ€"treaters." Halloween Watch will be provid free of charge to the community, a Halton Regional Police have be notified about this program. ® "Our officers will be assisti wherever required througho Oakville," said Gardiner, adding t patrols may out until 2 or 3 a.m. route. Go when it is still some light outside, and set a curfew. HARP Security started in Marc and has 25 employees including sec rity officers trained in First Aid, CP and first response fire fighting. I vehicles are equipped with oxyg and first aid supplies, plus roof ligh and radios. § + An adult should check your treats before you eat them. Popcom and apples should be discarded, unless they were given by a well known neighbor. * Walk, don‘t run; and look all ways before crossing the street. Tric or treat on one side of the street, th the other side. Cross at street corner and not dart from between parke cars. Stay on the sidewalk, away from traffic. * Use a flashlight to light you way. * Make note of the Block Pare homes in your area. * Be wary of large groups 0 youths not wearing costumes. Report all potentially dangerous and susp1 cious incidents to police. F * Motorists are asked to keep a eye open for ghosts and goblins, drive extra carefully. fi "We don‘t expect any trouble, says Geoff Gardiner, security opera tions coâ€"ordinator of HARP Securit "The main thing is to keep the lit guys safe. In the past, there have bee with the bigger kids taking stuff fro the little kids." * Only go to homes where the lights are on. Homeowners shoul make sure their property is well Ii and clear of obstacles and toys that could result in a fall. * Place pumpkins in a window away from curtains and drapery, no on the steps. stranger. * If somebody invites you alon into their house, say ‘no thanks.‘ *« Lock lawn equipment and out door furniture in the garage or shed. Halton Alarm Response Protection, or HARP Security Oakville, will provide a Hallowee Watch, with two trucks, each wit two security officers, patrolling loca streets on Monday starting at 6 p.m. * When going door to door, chil dren should travel in small group: and those collecting for UNICE should be accompanied by an adult. Do not go anywhere with October 26, 1994