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economist suntribune world issues saturday may 18 2002 13 it will take 200 ethiopian fami lies three months to complete this weir theyre paid food for work 2100 calories a day the project is designed to divert agulae river water to farmers fields staff photo kathleen griffin weir project like a hollywood epic by kathleen griffin staff writer as we crested the hill and viewed the valley beneath us it was like walking into a movie one of those charlton heston biblical flicks like the ten commandments or maybe cleopatra two hundred families swarm over a dry dusty worksite constructing a per manent water diversion project men women and chil dren carry heavy stones from the top of the opposite rise young men shape them with crude hammers before they are stacked in a high wall which eventually will divert agulae river water to the farmers fields nothing has changed here in thousands of years watching i can see how the building of the egyptian pyr amids must have looked there are no machines tractors or dump trucks although trucks were used to help clear the land to begin with im told but now not a hint of technology the people are working for food about three kilograms a day equaling 1 11 canada public warehouse sale 1 00 vandorf road aurora thurs may 23 10am8pm fri may 24 loamspm sat may 25 8am4pm closed for sun may 26 mon may 27 1 0am8pm lues may 28 1 0am8pm featuring a wide variety of seasonal and everyday products 75 or more off suggested retail price cash 3 91 town of aurora distribution centre aurora g 5lwjj bioomingto road ej3bse sorry no personal cheques no rainchecks all items are available on a first come first served basis with limited quantities on all items please note that purchases at this warehouse sale cannot and will not be exchanged returned or refunded all sales are final hallmark will not be responsible for broken items what is considered a healthy daily ration of 2100 calories it will take this village three months to complete the project but they wont have to rebuild the weir again a permanent weir is needed because previous versions washed away every rainy season the project is designed by canadian members of the prairie farmers rehabilit ation administration a branch of canadas department of agriculture the organization formed in the 1930s offers its consid erable experience with farm- see canadians page 14 what if learning disabilities are not permanent add is treatable without drugs dr allen turner has successfully treated thousands of adults and children from all over the world using a unique natural treatment come and learn about alternative methods of helping individuals with learning difficulties thursday may 23rd 2002 730 pm seminar presented by stouffville health centre call 6404440 for information i landmark barry cox vehicle leasing consider the landmark advantages one stop shopping new or used vehicles any make or model entry level to prestige imports prompt personal service leases tailored to your specific needs tradeins accepted buy what appreciates lease what depreciates for quote or information call barry at 9053054783 emailbcoxlandmarkleasingcom 8920 woodbine ave 3 lights north of hwy 7 at hooper st no charge lifetime lube oil filter on aijl purchase ol