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Page 9. Saturday,ý May '3'o1997 Fairman studenIts- learn to stay safe, have fun i Student 's at a Whitby elementary school Iearned how to stay aware and safe last week -- and had fun doing it. The Fairman public school students were the first in Durham to take the 'Youth Awareness and Safety Program,' taught by martial arts and security experts Anthony Tomldinson and Albert Smythe. Designed to teach street safety "as a way of life," the program shows students basic self defence strategies, the dangers of drugs, helps them rloing it Fdeve-lop self-confidence and more, he says. "It's a quite disciplined programn -- a lot of schools are Iacking discipline; students do a lot of writing and artwork and they have to do homework... "We try and put ai the kids on the same playing ground -- the ones who don't have that much confidence, we give them more and the ones who have too much, we bring themn down a peg! " Tomlinson recently moved to Whitby from Toronto and Whitby General wins quality awards says kids here aren't as streetsmart. "They're a lot more laid back and that's when things happen. Unfortunately when these guys are paroled from prison, they don't go to downtown Toronto, they move out to the outskirts' where nobody really knows them. " Teaching kids to be careful, needn't make them paranoid though, he says. "Il always tell the kids that you have 100 people; 99 of them will help you and one will' take your life but you cannoe tell which one out of that 100 is the bad one so you have to, be aware -- flot to make yourself crazy, but just be aware. i Fairman vice-principal Cathy Coon-Brooks says the $1,000 program, haîf of which was paid by the school's parent association, was wel w'orth the money. "The kids are absolutely thrilled with it... I would recommend it to other schools. "1 Auction to fund Orono fair ORONO FAIR Grounds will host an, Auction"May.1 8 to raise funds that will help offset the large deticit incurred whenthe 1996 Fair was'rained out. Donations are being accepted at the Agricultural Building on the Fair Grounds for the next three Saturdays, May 3, 10 & 17, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. as well as the morning of May 18 from 9-I11. AIl saleable articles will be appreciated.and accepted at these times. Cail Terry Macdonald at 983- 9395 for more information. I---------------------------------- FAMILY PACK 1 PARTY PACK Flsh +.2 ChepsOnion rng,* Cokce of Large Coleslaw or 1 6 Fish, 3 Chips, Choice of i Coesar Salad plus 4 coened i1 Coleslaw orCaesur Salad soft drinks (oycoe)* 1 + 6 coans of pop.i $19.95 taxes lx $25.95 +taxes 1 L M------------ --- ------ - THIS W~EEKOL Pizza Sticks ialsocasurà garllIc only$179 l -Assorted." Bagels 0o1lkm00 411%.g M.m OfrexeMaykg 9/h977 *OAL OWE & FAMIL OPEAE s s s R A T.]D I750OHpkins row, MWI < 6 6,177 Whitby General Hospital is continuing its award- winningways. In April, the hospital received the Durham R e g ion h e alt h department's 1997 Lifestyle Approved AWard for the quality of its cafeteria services. This was followed two days later by an Achievement Award from the Bureau of Excellence Durham Region (BEDR) for the quality of THE HEART and Stroke Foundation of Ontario will hold the Big Bike for Stroke event on Monday. May 12 at the Oshawa Centre. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teams can register by calling 571-1582. DURHAM TRILLIUM Quilters' Guild wilI be meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at Rundie Park Community Centre, 241 Park Rd. South, Oshawa at 7:30 p.m. Ouest speaker is Rosemary Markan of Burlington. She will give a presentation on "Victorian Applique Revival". For further information contact Joan Seaton at 623-7892. CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association Durham, a non- profit association is looking for board members. Interested parties seeking a position on board, please send resumne no later than May 9 to: Henry Silver, CMHA Durham, 111 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa, Ontario. For more information, phone 436-8760. TAOIST TAI CRI society will start beginners' classes in May, as follows: Monday, May 5 from l0Oto 12 noon and 7 10 9 p'.m., Wednesday, May 7, 7 10 9 p.m., Thursday. May 8, 1010o 12 noon; and Saturday, May 10, 9:30 10 11:30 a.m. Cail 668-6500 for more information. 1its overail operations. Now in its second year, the lifestyle award is presented to area restaurants and eating establishments that promote a healthy lifestyle within their dining environment and menus. Judging criteria includes food safety, nutrition and non-smoking areas. Lennie Gomes, manager of nutrition services, received the award from Durham Region Chair Jim Witty and Whitby Mayor. Tom Edwards, chair 'of Durham's health and social services committee, prior to the régional council meeting. The BEDR award was presented at the organization's annual dinner last Friday and marks the second year that Whitby General has been saluted by the BEDR. The Achievement Award recognizes the hospital's ongoing commitment to quality in such arÈeas as patient care, materials.and equipment operation and building maintenance. XFREE INTERNET SERVICE FOR ONE MONTH I> Fast, Ensy Hock"u > fioSpeed Sef*ieI '> Reliwe, Accessibe SWpont '> Ontiois Mwdes Dkialin & ISDN Network Settie yourself into the inviting warmth of Sterling seating. Classical lines, Strict adherence ta, detail, superior tailoring and plush padding over rneticulously assembled framnes affords you tfhe most luxurious upholstered' furniture available. Custom Covers ta, compliment your environment are yours to select from our vast collection. Sofas from $119500o Chairs from $695.00 by Harden . 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