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V / ) ( Farm Equipment Supplier Holds Open House Durham CHS Plans "A Study in Hope" for Special Emphasis Week The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 6, 1991 15 Outstanding Performance by M.J. Hobbs Students The Ministry of the Attorney Attorney General has made more "than $100,000 available for students involved in anti- drinking-and-driving pro- ifj grams. In announcing this year's ■ Arrive Alive grants to 134 ; Ontario high schools, Attor- S ney General Howard Hampton Hampton said the awards will assist assist student groups in their efforts to reduce impaired ; driving in their schools and v communities. The grants program has i- continued to grow every ; year since its inception four years ago. This year there are 17 additional schools participating in the project. "I am most encouraged to see more and more students becoming involved with the issue," said Mr. Hampton. . "Through the efforts of student student and other community groups, we have been able to strengthen the fight against drinking and driving." Ministry data continues to show that teens are involved involved in accidents where alcohol alcohol is a factor at about twice the provincial average, although that rate is steadily steadily declining. The number of drivers under age 20 involved involved in crashes where a driver was either impaired Make her valentine •Dreams GoiwTrutz... Her eyes--like two sparkling sapphires. Her lips as red as a lovely ruby. Reflect her beauty with fine jewelry and make some magic of your own Nothing feels as good as gold. You'l find it all, too: Neck chains, bracelets, earrings, more. A. Diamond Earrings 50% OFF Fhurs., Fri., Sat. Feb. 7-8-9 W; Ifev mm*. -Site»-- z r ess in ilangu, "Africa-A Study in Hope" is this year's topic for the Durham Christian High School's Special Emphasis Week, Feb. 11 to 15. Numerous special guest speakers ana cultural events are planned for the' week-long forum. The South African ambassador to Canada Canada and the head of the African African National congres Canada, Peter Mahli will be among t The South African consul in Toronto Johann Van Rooyen is scheduled to attend. And a return visitor to the school, Canada's 800 metre champion sprinter, Freddie Williams, will be among the special guest speakers. There will also be a special special evening presentation next Monday for members of the public on "African Instruments: Instruments: Bells, Drums and Shakers in Church." The students will get chance to view this during the morning or afternoon afternoon workshop sessions. The forum will feature workshops on art, spiritual power and medicine, farming farming techniques, musical instruments, instruments, the slave trade, the role of the Church, history, history, and a special simulation on experiencing prejudice. But that's not all. There are a few more treats for students, staff and teachers during the week. There will be a special showing of the movies: The Gods Must Be Crazy and Cry Freedom. A musical group called The Singe will perform.on Wednesday afternoon. A music and theatre troupe called Siyatha will wrap up the day's events on Thursday. Thursday. And on Friday, Usafiri Dance and Drum Ensemble will perform. Anyone who is interested and wants to attend any of the sessions must, can the school, since the Special Emphasis Emphasis Week is not generally open to the public. Contact Durham Christian School Principal Ren Siebenga for more information. A festive atmosphere was in evidence at the service area of Evergreen Farm and Garden on Thursday evening, Jan. 31. The aroma of freshly-popped popcorn waft- l ed through the building while over 100 men, women and children watched three films on different products developed by the John Deere Company. Afterwards there were plenty of door-prizes handed out, including toys for the younger crowd. There was also time for guests to check out the equipment on display. Here, Calvin Crago, of RR#4 Bowmanville, talks with K*Archer technician, Paul Legros, about the pros and cons of a pressurized washer hose and nozzle. Funding for Programs or had been drinking has been declining since 1983 at a faster rate than any other age group. This age group's involvement in alcohol related related crashes declined over 40 per cent between 1983 and 1987. Studies show that prevention prevention and education are some of the most effective and inexpensive ways to decrease decrease 'the number of alcohol-related alcohol-related accidents. For further information: The Drinking/Driving Countermeasures Countermeasures Office - John R. Lefebvre, Manager (416) 326-4406; Teresa Zohorsky, Communications Officer (416) 326-4412. 78 King St. West X Bowmanville 623-1933 M. J. Hobbs Senior Public School selected their monthly list of students who have made a contribution contribution to the school either by way of academics, athletics or in citizenship. Pictured here are the students of the month for January. In the front from the left are: Richard Shepard, Leslie Dickens, Tanya Allin and Nancy Metcalf. In the middle row from the left are: Jennifer Urwin, Joanne Lavigne, Amber O'Donahue, Mark Gerritts and Craig Kimball. In the back from the left are: Cathy Cherry, Rob Halliday, Jennifer Ellis, Ellis, Melanie Mintz, Jacqueline Musson and Leah Hughes. I ^ 1 i « ' . 'Z;,' ■ OFF Plus... 2 FREE* PILLOWS with every purchase * while quantities last m . - ~31 Deals too numerous to mention. Inquire about our SUPER SAVINGS on CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY ORDERS. -, • ■ -v .y. -,. ; v v",. | 8 " ... I ÿv, lêlÿiiWf v:% |§B ' vi, i§§îl! i ■ _ ■ 623-1131 I Thurs. 9-5 Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9-5