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Provincial group supplies children with cultural insight â€" Concerned parents _ Pat Arbuckle Chronicle Staft Schoolchildren in Halifax had an opportunity recently to walk a few miles in the shoes of someone front a Third World Country. Taking part in a project sponsored by the local UNICEF committee, the students were given a glimpse of daily life in developing countries and problems associated with obtaining fresh water, when they were asked to carry water in heavy containers over long disâ€" "They were exposed to experiences people in other countries have. It made them aware of waterâ€"related issues in these countries," explained Gerlinde Petz, adding that the lesson made such an impression on the students that they began to take an active part in fundraising for UNICEF. Rick Campbell Chronicle Staff Lottery fever has spread to the ranks of charitable organizations and Anselma House hopes to be the latest to ride the wave of populariâ€" ty. As the eyes of the world are now focussing on the plight of famine victims in Africa, Petz is spearheading an effort by a small group of local parents who want to broaden their own children‘s horizons through developâ€" ment education. The lottery, which places $5,000 in groceries up for grabs based on 50 weekly draws of $100 vouchers, will be used to help defray Anselma‘s operating costs, a significant porâ€" tion which comes from providing food for the Shelter‘s residents. A shelter for victims of family violence, Anselma House has joined forces with Jim Morris‘ Mr. Grocer (Westmount Place) in an attractive Grocery Giveaway Lottery. ...i:l.l;v;;;e-r;i'g_;oup is an outgrowth of the local chapter of the International Development Education Committee of Ontario (IDECO), a provincial organization which is There will be only 2,000 tickets sold, according to Anselma‘s funâ€" draising coâ€"ordinator Katherine McKie, and the nature of the draw is likely to make the tickets hot items. â€" ‘Rather than having one lump sum winner, the draw gives each ticket holder 50 chances to win â€" and even if they win one week, their ticket goes back in the draw again," Only one impaired driving charge was laid during the holiday season as a result of the RIDE program, Waterloo regional police report. According to Staff Sergeant Steve Calma, in December, police stopped more than 1,140 vehicles for the roadside spot checks. Fortyâ€"two ALERT breathalyzer tests were conducted, resulting in 17 12â€"hour suspensions and six charges of having a blood alcohol level exceedâ€" ing the legal limit. Supermarket backs Grocery Giveaway City to As well, 43 people were fined for speeding, seven were ticketed for not wearing their seatbelts, 100 warning tags were issued, and there were 18 other "assorted" Highway Traffic Act offenses. (Continued from page 1) station operators. For many years, the openings were determined by an ad hoc committee composed of city and industry representatives, but in 1980, the existing rotation system was agreed on. Responding to McCausland‘s conâ€" cerns, Alderman Richard Biggs asked that the committee be reâ€"esâ€" tablished to determine whether the Calma noted the ‘84 results are a ner, the draw gives each Draws will commence March 7 at lder 50 chances to win â€" _ 7 p.m. at Mr. Grocer and continue i if they win one week, their _ each Thursday at the same time for es back in the draw again," _ 50 weeks. deterrent itself McKie also pointed out the cost is far less than many other recent Qlotteries, which should be to Anselâ€" ma‘s favor as well. said McKie. "So over the course of the lottery the $10 price works out to 20 cents a draw." The tickets are on sale at Mr. Grocer and through several service clubs in the Twin Cities. Beginning next week, a display booth at Westmount Place will also be set up weekends to help with ticket sales. Groceries are being totaily donated by Mr. Grocer. *‘We approached Jim (Morris) since Mr. Grocer is a relatively new business locally, and we‘re exâ€" tremely grateful for his commitâ€" ment. He‘s certainly showing a willingness to become involved in his community," said McKie. Anselma House, which accounts for 46 per cent of its operating budget via local fundraising, has provided refuge for over 1,800 women since 1978. marked improvement over 1983 program figures, when, from Deâ€" cember 9 to 31, five people were charged with impaired driving, 15 for having a bloodâ€"alcohol level over the legal limit and 24 12â€"hour suspensions were imposed. Calma said the RIDE results clearly indicate drinking and drivâ€" ing is on the decline, which he attributes largely to increased pubâ€" lic awareness of the dangers in volved. "The more successful the proâ€" gram is, the less likely we are to pick up impaired drivers. If we were to be 100 per cent successful, how many impaireds would we pick up â€" RIDE is an important deterrent factor by itself," said Calma. bylaw needs to be rewritten taking into consideration industry changes. His motion was approved by counâ€" cil, which also passed the 1985 rotation schedule on an interim basis. ‘"‘It‘s worthwhile to see if the points in the letter are valid," commented Biggs. ‘"We shouldn‘t just turn our backs on the letter." dedicated to providing information about other countries to Ontario schoo} children. 1 "It exists to promote deyvelopment education in schools, colleges, universities and communities in Ontario,‘" said Petz, a member of the local chapter of IDECO for the past three years. Although the Kâ€"W chapter of IDECO has been working to promote development education for many years in the area, the new parent group is hoping to take its work one step further, into the schools. 3 _ We decided that if we wanted to have deévelopment education in the schools, parents are going to have to do something about it,"‘ Petz explained. _ S Although a plan of action has not yet been set, Petz expects parents will act as a "teacher support group"‘, approaching individual schools and the local boards of education with suggestions on how the curriculum and daily lessons could be flavored with international conâ€" tent. _ Members of the parent group feel that information on other countries could be included in most areas of the school curriculum, from mathematics to environmental studies. _ "I see it as a positive thing. I don‘t think anyone will see it as an issue to be upset about," she said adding that the group may eventually act as a resource, carrying out Triex used cars are clearly identified by the front licence plate and window stickers Inod t ho ied T CL o e 10c c s slD ILab as John Osborne, Triex manager at Forbes Motors Inc. shows. Osborne feels that the opening of the new Triex franchise at Forbes could change the face of used car sales in the Twin Cities. â€"Pat Arbuckle photo Triex facilitates Pat Arbuckle Chronicle Staff An innovative idea that could eliminate problems associated with buying or selling used cars has come to Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo. Forbes Motors Inc. of Waterioo last week announced the opening of Triex, a used car franchise which will operate at the Weber Street location in conjunction with Forbes‘ new car dealership. _ _ Triex, short for Triexcelience of Canada Inc., has borrowed a marketing technique used in the real estate industry and adapted it to used car sales. "It‘s a new way of selling cars that belong to someone other than the dealership. It‘s like real estate â€" if someone has a house for sale, they list it with a realty," explained John Osborne, Triex manager at the Forbes location. Pioneered by the company which esâ€" tablished the Century 21 real estate chain in Canada, Triex now has 106 franchises in Canada, 40 in Ontario alone, and 168 in the United States. â€" _ Individuals wishing to sell a car through Triex will find methods used similar to those in real estate. â€" After an initial assessment of the vehicle, ‘Triex personnel will help the seller set a realistic value for the car. The sales price will include a markâ€"up imposed by the dealer. Then, instead of buying it outright the Triex dealer will list the car and act as an agent between the owner and prospective " _ WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9; 1985 â€"â€"â€" PAGE 3 perspective in 'emu"'#i will ultimately benefit both the inqividual and . Not only will students become aware of how people in other lands live, but they will also develop an understanding of the ““.lrwmwnwdflfiorudus@peopkwindo something about the social problems that exist," she exâ€" Most of the parents involved in the group are teachers or former teachers and many, like Nancy Cressman of Waterloo, have worked in Third World Countries. Cressman, who taught for three years in Botswana, hopes that providing children with information about how people in other lands live and view the world could result in greater international understanding. "As a concerned parent, 1 would like my children to take advantage of the rich cultural heritage of other areas," she said. _ o _ _ The IDECO parent group plans to hold an organizaâ€" tional meeting Monday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., at St. Michael‘s RC Church in Waterloo. C s _ Those interested in further information about IDECO are asked to call Gerlinde Petz at 744â€"6767. Petz believes that Before it is put on the lot for sale, each car goes through an 94â€"point mechanical check, "much more extensive than a normal safety check,"* Osborne said. The owner of the car is responsible for repairing problems discovered during the examination, either mechanical or exterâ€" nal. > Once the car is listed, Triex takes complete responsibility for displaying, adâ€" vertising or demonstrating it to prospective buyers, for negotiating a final price and for handling paperwork related to the sale. For the buyer, Osborne feels Triex‘ 94â€"point mechanical check ensures he/she is etting a good car and one that is free of fiens. Cars manufactured since 1980 will be backed by Triex with a sixâ€"month, 10,000 km warranty. _ _ â€" S w If needed, financing will also be available and the company is prepared to take tradeâ€"ins. These are two services a private ov;:;r could not provide, Osborne emphaâ€" sized. Car owners will be charged a listing fee of $100; $50 to cover labor costs and to pay for the diagnostic report; $50 to enable Triex to wash the car and shampoo both the interior and the engine. In the first day of operation, dozens of calls were received from as far away as Woodâ€" stock, with 12 confirmed car listings. ‘"It‘s a service I feel the public has been wouldn‘t have gotten this ©44 INRETC