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nL rT A 00 24a a Cae TOR LCT Loa fi ant Saal ~ PRR EE Ly SRA aE RWIS or 1 iy 2 = A OR Es aE SACRE SE CR be SRR rs a g Pv yt, i Sb ad bc de Ma cm a a SN i LA EE LE i BRS ERB PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 2¢, 1985 -- 27 Peer pressures, improving self esteem, alcohol and drug abuse dangers V.I.P. project aimed at grade 6 kids Most people know that the letters VIP stand for very important person. And grade six students in Port Perry and Prince Albert are learning that those three letters also stand for values, in- fluence and peers. That's the name given to a pilot project now underway to help youngsters develop im- proved self-esteem, reasoning skills and the ability to recognize peer group pressures. The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, van- dalism and stealing are some of the themes this project deals with. Others include youth and Skating party held Sunday Scugog Island News by Mrs. Earl Reader Of course, Sunday was out of the question for outdoor sports, but was no hindrance for the afternoon skating party of the Island United Church. by Mrs. Earl Reader Mrs. Eliza Fralick has returned home after a two week vacation that sped by very quickly with sister and brother- in-law Mr. and Mrs. Don Crozier and their many friends in Florida. We are pleased to have Betty Ann Freeman back again after her hospital stay in Toronto and learn that her health situation is quite bright. Last week Marion Hughes at Port View Beach had surgery in the Oshawa Hospital and our Best Wishes for a speedy recovery are with her. Earlier, at Church, several girls were dress- ed in their Brownie and Guide uniforms to mark the 75th Anniversary of Guiding. The children got a glimpse of an Income Tax Book which they may hear about around home and learned it is a Guide from the govern- ment to lead adults in the right direction to avoid mistakes. But they were reminded that the Bible is the book of directions for young and adult alike. This week a Communi- cant class is being plann- ed for all who wish to join the Church. Contact Rev. Robinson. Young parents don't forget a Baptismal Sunday is coming in March. Again, please contact Rev. Robinson. Don't forget the "World Day of Prayer' this Friday, 1:30 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church. The next coffee hour will be March 20th, at 10 a.m. The "Head" U.C.W. will meet at the Manse, March 6th and "Grace" U.C.W. the same evening in the Church. You haven't much longer to call one of the Jeffrey family to get your tickets for the Com- munity Dance at the Hall, Saturday, March 9th to benefit the kidney foundation. Then, there is the March dance at the Lat- cham Centre for the * benefit of the Port Perry Fair plans. SHUR-GAIN feeds SHUR-GAIN TOP FEEDING PROGRAMS SHUR-GAIN BUFFER-PAK . an important part of feeding programs in herds where maximum milk production and butterfat records are major objectives. Include BufferePak in your dairy ration mixture at the rate of 25 kg per tonne. ASK US THEREIS A SHUR-GAIN SOLUTION A baer fond for cate on high grain SHUR+ GAIN Division Canada Packers Inc Toronto Canada the justice system, authority, being truthful, intimidation and negative peer pressure. The project runs for about ten weeks and in- cludes two 60-minute ses- sions per week. The two classes at Prince Albert School and R.H. Cornish have been taking the ses- sions for the past several weeks. The sessions were developed through the Ministry of Education, and in this area the Durham Board of Education, Durham Police and the local Rotary Club are involved in co-ordinating and sponsoring. Const. Peter Wright of the Durham Police com- munity services bureau attends all the sessions with the students, in- cluding a tour of police 'HQ in Oshawa where students saw first-hand the drunk tank, padded cells, finger-print and mug shot rooms. The students have also view- ed films about the dangers of drug abuse. Last Wednesday after- noon, the students from Pam Fis' class at Prince Albert School had a brief tour of the emergency department at Port Perry Hospital and "heard from pharmacist Pat Duchemin on the subject of drugs. All drugs can be dangerous, even those sold over the counter or by prescriptions. The combination of alcohol and drugs can be very dangerous, and il- legal drugs sold on the streets or in the school yards can be fatal. "The people who sell these (illegal) drugs don't care what happens to the people who buy them as long as they keep coming back for more. They are only in- terested in the money," said Mrs. Duchemin. Part of the visit to the hospital last week includ- ed a graphic description and demonstration by nursing supervisor Doris Sefton about what goes in in an emergency depart- ment to people with a drug over-dose. There were plenty of groans and grimaces among the students when Mrs. Sefton held up a long rubber tube used to pump stomachs. Medical staff may also induce vomiting if a person has taken a drug over-dose, she said. Grade six students from Prince Albert School watch-a demonstration of what it's like to have your stomach pumped after a drug over-dose. At left are Connie Jamieson and nursing supervisor Doris Sefton from Community Hospital. That's Sam Shewan Guides mark 75th Seagrave and Area News by Liz Smith by Liz Smith Whether spring is real- ly here to stay or not, certain seasonal ac- tivities were in evidence this weekend - ditch dig- ging in the rain and soggy snow being one! 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Don't forget Friday's "World Day of Prayer Service' at the Seagrave Church at 2:00 p.m. The Board of Stewards will be having their an- nual Beef Supper on Wednesday, April 17th. Tickets for the four sit- tings will soon be available. : Please call Patty Williams with next week's news at 985-2453. BACK FOR 'SOUTH BOUND' "Either way, itis not a very pleasant ex- perience," she stated. If this VIP project works out, it is hoped that eventually all grade six students in Ontario will take part in it. Mrs. Fis summed up the project as ."preven- tative medicine' for the young people, and said the grade six level was chosen because students are at an age 'where they can still be reach- ed." They are not yet feeling the very strong influences of peer group ure. It is hoped' that the combination of lectures, films, discussion and visits to real life situa- tions like a police station or hospital room will help the youngsters make up their own minds about how they will act and react in the months and years ahead. who agreed fo act the role for this photo. The demonstration and discussion on drugs and drug abuse last week at the hospital are part of a V.I.P. project aimed at grade six students. (See story for details) PORT PERRY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 26 Water Street - Port Perry 985-2192 The Port Perry Chiropractic Clinic is pleased to announce that DR. MORLEY E. PITTS B.P.E.,B.Ed., D.C. has taken over the practice of Dr. A.C. "Chuck" Bathie, D.C. upon his retirement from active practice. Clinic hours: 830AM. -7:00P.M. 830AM -800PM. 830 AM. - 10:00 AM. Tuesday... .... Thursday . Saturday . . . .. .. H. & M. WRIGHT FEED COMPANY LIMITED 14 Scugog Street - Blackstock - 986-4201 a ---- FRI., MAR. 1st SAT., MAR. 2nd 9PM. to1 AM. 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