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Ice artists 'will put their talents on display Port Perry's Palmer Park will their talents on display in"an ice Pecome a winter gallery as, sculpting exhibition. /several well known' artists put So far, five artists will be 7 ) - : Connie Leslie and Diane Cooke of the YMCA In Port Perry have reason to smile. See story at right. taking part in this first ever exhibition, said Don Ayotte who is organizing this as part of the Scugog Snow Flake Festival January 15 and 16. The artists are W. B. Fraser of Brooklin, Bernard Hengst, Bill OBrien, Ross Navarro and Tyler Briley of Port Perry. Navarro is considered one of Canada's premier ice carvers and is a frequent award winner at carving éompetitions. Local a: Bill Lishman will be 'on hand to present appreciation awards 'to all the artists. The artists will be working from blocks of ice that weigh up to 500 pounds, and the finished pieces will be placed on rotating stands with built-in lights. The artists are to be begin work on thei*pieces on Friday, Jan. 14 in Palmer Park and must have them complete by the following day. Mr. Ayotte said the public is more than welcome to watch the artists at work and to view the finished pieces the next day. He said this ice sculpting exhibition would not be possible without generous contributions by 14 local businesses. Region set for big celebrations The opening ceremonies for a year-long festival of cultural and sporting events to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Region of Durham will take place at 2:00 PM January 9 at Eastdale ollegiate, 265 Harmony Road orth in Oshawa. - This program will officially kick off the year long festival which will have more than 360 events throughout the Region. Everyone is invited to attefid. The kick-off program includes Special YMCA thd@se not so f The North Durham YMCA "Community Fund hit $130, thanks to the generosity of many people. Much of the money was collected by program co- ordinator Diane Cooke at the parents nights that were held recently for the gymnastics and dance classes. Bors Durham YMCA director Connie Leslie said the $130 is very important for the organization gs the mo used to help lef fortunate Aud children and their families take part in Y programs. Ms. Leslie said the YMCA is extremely grateful to all who contributed to the fund to help make the Y experience possible SINCE 1982" 985-9388 or 985-4679 PORT PERRY OPTICAL Wm Eye Exams Arranged. J Lab on Premises. 26 WATER ST., PORT PERRY B Everyday Low Prices! for child made an additional $50 donation ies for all'ages as well the "Let's Celebrate Durham" song 'performed by a Region-wide choir. Refreshments, a Celebrate Durham cake, entertainment, municipal displays and much more will follow. Find out what Durham has to offer. Plan to attend these special opening ceremonies for what promises to be an exciting 20th anniversary year. ned helps lunate on behalf of her grandsons as a Christmas gift. Vel ism and philanthropy have always been been a very large part of the YMCA mandate to'contribute to the community in a positive and 84 healthy way and to provide opportunities for personal growth and service to others. "Both the donors and recipients reflect this philosophy through the Community fund and we thank them all," said Ms. Leslie. P 25% OFF - 25% OFF - 25% OFF PEER PRESSURE "clothing for the young and young at heart" R PRESSURE Et LL 1 TT