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14 Oon Weky ires Wedesà y Deeberç 19 Kids told about Wise choîces P eterborough Pete's captain Scott Barney kicks around a soccer baIl with some Pines students after the presentation last Wednesday on choices and consequences. Peer pressure is who you hang around with and who your friends are, was the mes-, sage bou-ht to The Pines Senior Public School last Wednesday morning. Outside help was brought in to talk to the kids about substance abuse and peer pressure. Students heard an under cover R.C.M.P. officer and two Peterborough Pete's speak on the topic of making choices, and dealing with the consequences. Guidance councillor Helen MaèDonald explained that dis- cussions about setting goals, achievement strategy - plan- ning ahead for a day, a week and a monith were held with the students during this first terni. The two Peterborough Pete's right wingers, Pat Kavanagh and Scott Barney R.IUDmEU STATSM Our second week of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere campaign (December 2nd to 6th, 1998) reports the followlng: 9,800 vehicles were stopped by RI.D.E. 142 people were given breath tests. 34 "12 hour suspensions" were issued for registerlng a "WARN". 15 people were charged with drivlng over 80 mgs. 0 people were charged with .refusing a breath test". During R.I.D.E., thirty other charges were laid Including possession of a controlled substance, driving whfle prohibtted, and various Hlghway Traffic Act offences. As well, of the 15 people charged with over 80 mgs., thirteen of themn were further charged with impaired opera- tion of a motor vehicle. told the kids that they had to make sacrifices in order to play hockey. Both players have been drafted by NHL teams, and they stated that in order to be the one out of every one hundred OIIL players to make it to the majors they have to strive to be the best they can be. They have to adhere to dis- cipline, go to school, turn up for practices and games on time, stick to a strict curfew etc. They are always expected to work to the best of their capabilities. When asked later what he gets out of these session,,Scott Barney replied, "its good to talk to the kids, people didn't talk to me about this when 1 was younger, it might help them stay away from drugs and alcohol." -You dan help Bowmanville Toastmasters, the Lung assoc. In Canada and across the world, asthma and chronic lung disease are on the increase. Together we have to continue funding research that specifically looks at causes and possible cures. Environmental contami- nants, inside and outside the home, -are partial contribu- tors to the increased asthma rate. Years of smoking are taking their toîl, s0 chronic bronchitis, emphysema and deadly lung cancer rates are on the increase. The Lung Association is asking you now - today - to fil out a cheque in whatever amount you can, and put it in an envelope. Funds raised through the Christmas Seals Campaign also provide Lung Association health programs and _infor- mation. A new toll-free lung health line Is open to the pub- lic at 1-800-972-2636. The Lung Association Is among the oldest health char- ities in Canada, flrst estab- lished to fight tuberculosis (TB). With TB under control, The Lung Association now works to prevent and control other lung diseases, such as asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. The Christmas Seal Campaign is the Association's most Important source of funds. The Lung Association does not raise funds through the United Way and does not receive ongoing fiinding. To make a donation, cal The Lung Association toll-free at 1-800-668-7682 or mail your donation today. The one in five Canadians with lung disease know that when you can't breathe, nothing else matters. FOOD ýby Angela Dey Special memories for children to take part at Christmas are the simple thiings. The smell of gingerbread in the kcitchen will stay with them forever. They love to help bake and decorate ginger- bread people and can't wait to eat them. GIlvXNEr.dRBREAD PEa«oOPLE 1 1/2 cups molasses 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup cold water 1/3 cup shortening 7 cups ail-purpose flour 2 tsps. baking soda 1 tsp. saIt 1 tsp. ground alîspice 2 tsps. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground claves 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Mix molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening. Add remaining ingredients, mlx well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with gingerbread cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool and dec- orate. Bowmanville Toastinasters began their December 1, 1998 meeting with the induc- tion of two new members, Jeif Clari ngbold and Dorothy Marteil. Tlhe chairman Toastmnaster Carol Wonnacott chose responsibility as ber theme and members of the head table gave divergent, expres- sion of their Interpretation of the theme. With a humorous presen- tation Toastmaster Brian Forrest put us on the path to freedom. When he invited us to walk with him instead of being total sofa spuds. Toastmaster Karen Martin sold us bargain smiles. For' her efforts she gained the best speaker trophy. 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