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20 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, October 5, 1996 Stay Out of Trouble with Law Police constable Mike Marks was at the Bowmanville Lions Club on September 23 to bring members up-to-date on the Values, Influences arid Peers (VIP) program. The Lions have been longtime longtime supporters of the VIP program program which teaches Grade Six students how to stay out of trouble with the law. PC Marks has been in charge of teaching the VIP program in Clarington for the past four years. A 27-year veteran in policing, policing, Marks says the program pays off in the community. "I've noticed a change in attitude attitude in the, kids coming into The Pines and Bowmanville Senior Public," he said. Through the VIP program, kids learn how to resist peers who pressure them to break the law by shoplifting or through vandalism or violence. They are taught the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how to make their own decisions and stick by them. Over the course of the six month program, classroom discussions discussions raise issues to do with friendships, dealings with new people, and decision-making. "And a lot of time this starts a dialogue with parents at home," Marks adds. "Most, of these kids are 12 or are turning 12, and our program program gives them insight into what's coming up for them," Marks explains. "I lay it on the line for them," Marks says. There is a lot of shocking stuff that kids can get dragged into, he adds. "Sometimes life isn't that great." With the government cutting funding in almost every department, department, Marks says he appreciates appreciates the support offered by the Lions Club of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. For the past several years, the Lions have distributed t-shirts to the local graduates of the VIP program. Constable Marks was thanked by Lion Mike Trudeau. Trudeau. Volunteers and staff from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind set up an information information display at Strathhaven Seniors Centre on September 26. Bud Lambert, Laurie Laurie Melanson, Yvonne Wetherup and Carole Vanderlee were on hand to explain many of the products and services designed to help the visually impaired lead fulfilling and independent lives. Among the simple but practical devices available are: talking alarm clocks, liquid level indicators for coffee mugs, computer text scanners that read books out loud, and beeping baseballs and soccer balls. Volunteers are always needed at the CNIB. Call 436-7732 if you can help. General Motors says the posted in the same month last 34,205 units iri September of number of new vehicles de- y ea ^ , _ livered in September declined ■ .. A tQ tal °f 29,546 new ve il VVI vu ill üVüiwiiugi u^viinvu ... / --V* . . ' . . 13.6 per cent from the numbers hides were delivered last sport utility pick month. That's down from showed strong sales. 1995. However, both full size and sport utility pickup trucks Custom Built Homes 3/4 Acre Lots - Enniskillen $209,900. Pontypool $ 179,900. (GST included) Upgrades throughout including: • High Efficiency Oil Furnace • Built-in Oak Wall Unit • Hardwood Floors • Acrylic 1-pce. Tubs • Upgraded Trim • Beautiful View 905-263-8574 (For Appointment Any Time) □COR □□□ i □□□ " □□□ X ' " ...----Mias-- j--T, ■„ rgM-.i.- ■ WJ.r, ^ H HH COMING SOON IN BOWMANVILLE NEWCASTLE Townhomes and 40 f Lot Detached Bungalows & 2 Storeys from $129,990 Heritage Homes in a Friendly Hometown Community Setting Detached Freehold Bungalows on 38' & 45* Lots from $149,990 rjlr r--A h-i h HWY.2 ! wpr ommm aiaownumui d g *OUT".* 8 g t; HWY.4011$ (905)623-7027 or (905) 427-8605 905-427-8605 1-800-305-6849 <