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t V 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 27,1984 Section Two Goodyear Sponsors Advanced Driver Training Course I am 111. Ji'll -- r rwilV y r K/ÜP' 1 ^ >*1^*1*V'Z vr .x / Blind Bowlers Honored for Achievements The Goodyear Advanced Driver Training Course will be run at Mosport this summer. The program is a one-day, hands-on session that stresses accident avoidance techniques. Course Instructor, John Powell is one of Canada's leading driver trainers. He is pictured here reprimanding two journalists for not locking their brakes in order to avoid the pylons. Ci By Catherine Denny You climb into the 1984 Camaro, wiping your brow as you buckle yourself in. Uneasy and afraid of failing, your foot meets the accelerator, sending sending the speedometer to 50, 60, then 70 miles per hour. Suddenly Suddenly a voice on the two-way radio orders you to "lock your brakes, turkey." It's a bit nerve-wracking at first, but the Goodyear Advanced Advanced Driver Training course is also exciting and challenging. And it may save your life. For $225 a day, motorists are taught the do's and don'ts when encountering an emergency. emergency. Putting the car into a skid, making it swerve and doing 360 degree turns are done all in the name of safety. This unique training program, program, operating at Mosport Park and sponsored by Goodyear Goodyear Canada, is designed to teach accident avoidance techniques to the average motorist. The instructor, John Powell, a former racing car champion and Canada's leading advanced advanced driving expert, pushes his students hard. The six year veteran of auto racing, who has trained such drivers as Tim Sneva and 1984 Indy 500 winner, Rick Mears, is dedicated to driver excellence. excellence. In his sessions, Powell concentrates concentrates on both physical and mental control of the vehicle. "The whole idea of the course is to allow motorists to achieve a high level of skill in a relatively short period of time," said Powell at the unveiling unveiling of the course last Wednesday. "If I've done nothing more than teach motorists how to sit, that you have to brake hard to lock the wheels, and to wear a seat belt, I'll have succeeded," he said. The Advanced Driver Training Training Program is also sponsored by General Motors of Canada, which supplies the cars, and Esso, which supplies the gas and oil. Those interested in learning some safety techniques should prepare themselves for an interesting day and call Goodyear Goodyear Public Relations at (416) 626-4611. Happy One-Year-Old Hi! My name is Justin and I was one year old on May 21,1984. My mommy and daddy are Janet and John Standeven and my grandparents are Dini and Klaas Schoenmaker of Orono and Ursula and Ed Standeven of St. Thomas, Ontario. Red Cross Society Urges Canadians To Play it Safe Exciting New Season for Parkwood Parkwood, the home of the late Colonel R.S. McLaughlin, is looking forward forward to an exciting new cultural cultural season. What exactly do you know about Parkwood? Well, most of the public is aware of the tours conducted through the house for a nominal cost and some are aware of the beautiful teahouse located in the new formal gardens which is open to the public and serves light lunches. Aside from these, Parkwood also boasts of its immaculate grounds, rare and even exotic exotic flowers. This summer is an especially especially exciting and busy one because Parkwood is sponsoring sponsoring a group of Katimavik participants. Katimavik is a national youth program operated operated by OPCAN, a private, non-profit corporation funded by the Secretary of State of Canada. Katimavik recruits volunteers-young people between the ages of 17 and 21, called particip- ants-for nine month periods. Volunteers travel to three different regions of Canada in which, for three months at a time, they live in groups and work on community community projects. A Katimavik work project can be anything from the restoration restoration of cultural artifacts to the clearing of trails and walkways in a municipal park. The Katimavik volunteers volunteers serve the communities communities in which they live by performing physically challenging tasks and by helping out in local schools, hospitals, daycare centres, senior citizens' residences, and other institutions. Parkwood is also working to develop tourism in the Durham Region. A team of students, along with the Travel Association of Durham Region, work to- DEKOKER MEAT PACKERS LTD. STOCK UP ON QUALITY MEAT TODAY! BEEF Sides ..... $ 1 , 69 lb. BEEF Front Quarter $ 1 , 45 lb. E H iEEF ind Quarter .. $ 2, 09 lb PORK Sides $ 1 , 05 lb. CUT -- WRAPPED -- FROZEN and DELIVERED We also Custom Kill, Cut and Wrap your Beef or Pig for LESS. KILLING CUTTING Beef (Plus Hide) s 5. 00 WRAPPING Hogs $ 10. 00 and FREEZING 160 lb. We Supply Boxes to Take Your Meat Home. Phone 705-277-2324 (Bus.) or 416-725-4245 (Home) wards that end. It is a common common belief that the Region has the facilities, the people and the potential to maintain a strong tourism industry. Yet another group of students students are stirring up a series of cultural events for the summer months which will continue through the fall and winter months. These cultural events will be introduced by a Senior's Day celebration which will be held on June 27 from 1- 4:00 p.m. Included in the agenda are a giant bingo, croquet and card games. The Senior Citizens Choir and soloist , Allyson McHardy will perform for all those in attendance. On July 1st. Parkwood will also host its annual "Kiddies Day" celebration. A warm welcome is extended extended to all the children in the Durham Region under the age of twelve. Ensured success is guaranteed because because of the great community community support. Many merchants merchants have donated generously generously to the event. The calendar of events continues continues throughout the summer summer with outdoor concerts, recitals, an arts and crafts fest and much, much more. With the warm weather fast approaching, Canadians Canadians will soon be turning their attention to their favorite favorite summer sports and pastimes. Swimming is by far the most popular summer summer sport in Canada. Because 1,000 Canadians, including 200 children drown every year, the Canadian Canadian Red Cross Society takes this opportunity to remind remind Canadians to "Play It Safe" in and around the water this summer. Swimming Swimming is one of the best forms of physical activity, and is something almost anyone can do. Whether you prefer anatural setting or your own backyard pool, swimming swimming can be safe and enjoyable enjoyable when you follow these simple rules. Swim only in supervised 1 areas and obey the warning notices. Never swim alone or at night, during a storm or just after eating; - Verify the depth of the water, the direction direction of the current and check for any dangerous submerged objects before jumping into unknown water. If you're tired or perspiring perspiring from vigorous physical activity, relax and cool down before getting into cold water. Don't over-estimate your ability: long distance swimmers swimmers should be accompanied accompanied by a safety boat. Air mattresses and inner tubes are no substitute for the ability to swim. Don't leave children unattended unattended near the water. I Don't participate in horseplay horseplay or fake trouble in the water. If you have a backyard pool, make sure it is properly properly fenced and that you've equipped it with the necessary necessary safety equip ment and know how to use it in case of an emergency. Install a floating cord at least one foot outside the deep end of the pool. Do not permit glass objects objects or electrical appliances around your pool. If someone falls in, don't jump in after him but throw him something to grip on to and pull him out. Learn mouth-to-mouth rescue rescue breathing techniques. Each year more then 800,000 Canadians take part in Red Cross swimming and Water Safety courses. They not only learn to swim but learn the simple, straightforward straightforward basic skills of safety in, on and around the water. Contact the Fitness Centre today at 623-3392 for information on the Water Safety courses offered in your community. The Canadian Red Cross Society urges you to "Play fr Safe" this summer. Have fun and be a survivor - not a statistic. Bowmanville resident Mary Hogervorst is pictured with her trophies awarded for excellence on the blind bowling circuit. She earned the high triple honor at the Eastern Ontario Blind Bowlers Association tournament in Pembroke with a score of 447. Mrs. Hogervorst also scored a high single game of 221 in the Oshawa Blind Bowlers league. me, i PaikYburself ( P ark your hot and weary self in the cool, clear ft,. water of an Ontario Provincial Park. Provincial !jji Parks are inexpensive, and there's one conveniently 9 close to you. So come on. Take the plunge. Come, (P,. park yourself. ^ iâ Æ c 1978 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 4 dr. automatic transmission, 47,000 km., steel belted radiais, rear defroster, body mouldings, new paint. $ 3,995 1980 MONTE CARLO Automatic, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, dual mirrors, sport wheels, AM/ FM stereo cassette, rear defroster, two tone silver/black, must be seen. 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