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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 11,1994 Section Two Clubs and Lively History Class By Cobourg Teacher by Lorraine Manfredo Anyone who remembers high school history as being one big yawn should have studied the subject with Gary O'Dwyer. The Social Sciences department head at St. Mary's High School in Cobourg Cobourg brings history to life by inviting actual participants in world events to voice their views at Speaker's Forums hosted at the school. Over the past several years, students students at St. Mary's High School have met and interviewed such international international luminaries as: Chief Buthelezi of South Africa, Afghan and Vietnam war veterans, leaders of both the Zionist Zionist movement and the Palestine Liberation Liberation Organization, human rights activists activists from Latin America and delegations from the Soviet Union. O'Dwyer not only insists that students students know the names of their national national and provincial leaders, but he expects expects then to have a global awareness as well. "History can escape from the textbook, textbook, and when it does, it can be absolutely absolutely fascinating," Mr. O'Dwyer told Bowmanville Rotations gathered at the Flying Dutchman Hotel last Thursday. Mr. O'Dwyer got the idea for the Speaker's Forum while enjoying a Christmas vacation in Ottawa back in 1986. During his stay, he heard that the PLO ambassador's office in Ottawa Ottawa might be closing. O'Dwyer approached approached the ambassador directly, asking him to speak at St Mary's about his perspective on what was going going on in die Middle East. After a three-hour interview, the PLO ambassador finally agreed. When he came to the school, the PLO ambassador spoke freely to the students and answered all their questions. questions. His appearance was followed the next day with a presentation by the executive director of the Zionist Federation Federation in Canada to give a balanced view. Guests for subsequent Speaker's Forums included: protesters who had participated in the Oka stand-off, a human human rights advocate in South America, America, the Chief of the African National Congress, and survivors of the Holocaust. Holocaust. Students prepare for each forum with research into the theme issues. Some of their questions, if asked by international media reporters, would result in the termination of interviews. But, the students usually get answers to their questions. An Iranian diplomat answered a female female student who wondered why he refused to shake her hand. Another student, interviewing a Russian delegation, got an answer to his question about whether they considered considered a certain defector a traitor or a hero. Thanks to lengthy negotiations conducted by Mr. O'Dwyer, students at St. Mary's participated in an exchange exchange to a Russian city that was officially officially a non-designated tourist area. The Russian students came to Cobourg Cobourg just prior to the downfall of the Soviet Union. A lot of negotiating is necessary before guests will agree to come to the school, O'Dwyer said. Many are concerned concerned about security, others about being being made to appear foolish. Some are simply intimidated by the thought of facing 200 teenagers. But, his efforts satisfy his quest to do the best by his students. "I strive to be the very best history teacher. Of course, you can't measure that as a goal, but as long as you work toward that particular ideal the students students will benefit," Mr. O'Dwyer said. He was thanked on behalf of the club by Rotarian Ray Simser. Saint Elizabeth PUBLIC NOTICE CLflRIHQTOM CLEfllf-CIP WEEK MAY 22 TO MAY 28.1994 Mayor Diane Hamre, at the meeting of Council on May 9, 1994, proclaimed the week of May 22 to May 28,1994, Clarington Clean-up Week. Mayor Hamre and Members of Council are encouraging all citizens, industries, businesses, schools, community organizations and service clubs to participate in clean-up projects such as picking up litter from roadsides, creeks and other properties within the community. The Public Works Department will arrange for collection and disposal of all collected refuse as follows: Refuse from Residential Properties will be collected on the regular garbage collection day. Refuse Collected by Service Organizations, Schools and Volunteer Groups, etc. will be picked up at pre-arranged locations on Monday, May 30,1994, commencing at 7:00 a.m. Refuse collected by Service Organizations, Schools and Volunteer Groups should be placed in a pre-arranged roadside location. Locations should be arranged by contacting the Public Works Department at 623-3379, extension 247. Mayor Diane Hamre S7\ g MUNICIPALITY OF ( ,/flriwqfon ONTARIO Dates published: May 11,1994 May 18,1994 CS-Ind. #3985 Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 © History teacher Gary O'Dwyer (centre) goes beyond the call of duty to give his students a taste of his- **** lé- LnMMAMn AK/l/\r>Ann f\Ç iwlifiAol mirao fn Ct *c WktIi QMin/Yl in tory as it happens. Mr. O'Dwyer has invited dozens of political figures to St. Mary's High School in Cobourg to participate in his Speaker's Forams/Ée was the keynote speaker at the Bowmanville Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, May 5th, and wa? warmly thanked for his address by Rotarian Ernie Harvey (left) and acting-president Chuck Cattran. T Celebrates 5th Year in Durham In 1989, Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Association of Ontario opened a branch office in Whitby to provide nursing and home support services on a non-profit basis to the community of Durham. Today, after caring for over 1,000 clients, the Durham Durham Region Branch celebrates its fifth anniversary. Saint Elizabeth's is planning various various activities in May to celebrate the occasion. Nurses will be participating at an exhibit in Five Points Mall on May 6 and May 7. Displays are scheduled at various local hospitals and public libraries. May 1994 has been proclaimed Saint Elizabeth's Durham Month by the Town of Uxbridge and the Town of Whitby has declared May 4, 1994 ad Saint Elizabeth's Durham Day. Oshawa, Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington have also proclaimed a day in honour of Saint Elizabeth's Fifth Year of caring for the Durham Region. MYSTERY PICTURE 1 SHAPE IN ALL THE AREAS } THAT CONTAIN A DOT. Twenty "ills" Using the clues provided, complete the "ills" below. 1. You receive this when you owe. _ ILL 2. It's an inhumane crime to do this. DLL 3. You can do this to your gas tank. ILL 4. You can climb up or sled down one. ILL 5. A lace border is considered a ILL. 6. Pepper is sometimes kept in this. ILL 7. A material used on jackets. ELL 8. This is a spice used in pickles. ILL 9. This is what a fish uses to breathe. ILL 10. Medicine often comes in this form. ELL 11. This is the foundation of a window. _ ILL 12. A special tool used for gardening. ILL 13. If you have this, you'll find a way. ILL 14. This is a tool that makes holes. ILL 15. Rollercoasters give you this. ELL 16. To fill the requirements of. ILL 17. You can get this when it's cold. ILL 18. You ? ll need a mop to get rid of this. ILL 19. You cook on this for a smoky flavor. ILL 20. Jack's set off with her for a pail of water. ILL Elf '03 . IIP9 '61 Elds '81 HDD 7,1 IIUIM '91 IIPHJL "ÇI IIFG hi HIM. 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Always lock up your bicycle -- even if you're only going to be away from it for a few minutes. •Teeth: Your teeth are too important to overlook. Go to the dentist for regular checkups. Brush and floss frequently. If you have a toothache, get it taken care of as soon as possible. Calcium-rich foods like cheese and milk keep your teeth strong. •Traffic: Pay attention to traffic rules. Follow the saying saying "cross at the green, not in between." •Trespassing: Don't go in other people's yards without without permission. Stay away from areas that have "No M trespassing" signs. They're there for a reason. * e ™ 15