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o ° > | i >»! ~--- w i N = + a ~ 1 d : 2 ? - » , < A v } La J ¥ a M ARIMA od Ne A sr Fas AT AE VR WOT Ba Central Seven promotes special week The week of May 8 - 15° was National Mental Retar- dation. Prevention Week. Central Seven Association for the Mentally Retarded as our local group in North Durham Region joined with other local associations nationwide to promote the widest possible knowledge of up-to-date information about the prevention of mental retardation. For example, encouragement of "an improved immunization program can help prevent measles. Vaccines, are available and can prevent unnecessary incidence of mental retardation. Another important pro- gram is genetic counselling which provides counselling to relatives of the handicap- ped and the handicapped themselves 'about how the condition. occured, whether it is inherited or not and the likelihood of its recurring in another family member. A conservative estimate has said that out of every 1000 children born, 15 will suffer 'from a genetically deter- mined condition affecting their health, Information must be shared as widely as possible to help families make decisions regarding future health risks. - The environment plays an important role in a child's development. Encourage- ment of stimulation and a learning atmosphere can prevent retardation related to an unsatisfactory sur- rounding. Central Seven Association locally is providing service to the retarded and their families and is making good progress with a current pro- ject --- to start a workshop for adult retarded persons under the direction of Mrs. Sue Norris, program man- ager, appointed in April. As part of our continuing pro- gram of community service we are sponsoring a meeting to be held Tuesday, May 31, 8 p.m. at the Brock District High School in Cannington Sailing school planned The Ontario Sailing Assoc- iation, in conjunction with Port Perry High School announced that a Mobile Sailing School will be com- _ing to Port Perry the week of May 30 - Jude 3, and morning, afternoon or even- ing lessons will be given ldaily from Monday to Fri- jday at the Port Perry waterfront near the Lat- icham Centre. Over 6,000 beginners have learned to sail from the Mobile Schools in the past three years, and a number of local people have taken advantage of the program. Two Canadian Yachting Association certified instructors will be on hand to teach sailing in five Alcan '"Petrel'"' sailboats, also supplied by the association. Aim of the program is to provide beginner instruction I Maritimes 12 Days De Jun 8 10 Sept Fd Ar 1 7 Inclusive Western Canada Jasper ¢ Banff » Yellowstone 23 Days Departures in June, July, f piv & September y With many of them visiting the Calgary Stampede ee ,,.- a ct3 & Newfoundland at minimal cost to any ~member-of the community. The week of lessons costs $24.00 for adults and $19.00 for those under 18. Good fishing Port Perry Marina operator Bill Kendry. "It was busy 'both Saturday and Sunday." . The pickerel season began Friday midnight. Mr. Kendry said fishing has been good so far, re- porting a 75 percent success rate. "It'll be excellent for about another two weeks, and then it'll start to slow down a bit," he said. He said the average fish caught so far seems to be bigger than past years. "It's shaping up to be a good season." Maritimes 18 Days Departures in July August & September $6565. ,/ perperson 3 (twin) "Now w England, lode, Ca oe fomis, Kentucky, G ia, "Tennessee & Penn Dute NEW! 6 Day Ontario Tour For Free 1977 Brochure 3 Contact your local licensed Travel Agent. He knows who we are. with a film and discussion on Wills and Guardianship... as they apply to the handi- capped and their families. Mr. Alex. Smith of the Family Benefits branch, Ministry of Community and Williams Motors owners | Social Services, Lindsay and g Mr. Tom Jermyn, lawyer, Port Perry, will be present to advise us. Everyone is welcome to attend this important meeting. become employees From outside G.M. Williams Motors does not appear to have changed, but a trip through the front door will reveal there is a new owner. Colin Ball, a former employee of a Ford dealer- ship in Downsview with over 12 years in the busi- ness purchased the business from the Williams on May 2nd, 1977. _ Murray williams started in business with the Ford Motor Co. in 1946, at the location which is now the IGA store, and moved to the present location on 7A high- way 1956. Murray's son John, joined the~ dealership in 1967 and became a partner a few years later. During their years as a dealership for Mercury, the company re- ceived' 14 consecutive Dis- tinguished Dealer Awards. Although the business has been sold, patrons of the business will notice little change. Both Murray and __John-will remain and work for Mr. Ball, as will the entire staff. Mr. Ball and his wife Margaret purchased a house on Scugog Island last April and have, been living here since that time. They have two children, Debra, 15 and Carolyn 13. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 18, 1977 -- 3 John, left, and Murray Williams, right, flank the new owner of G.M. Williams Motors, Colin Ball. Ball took over the dealership on May 2nd. Mr. ? ai EATS Slacks - For the Ladies: PANT SUITS JUMP SUITS 21% - DRESSES $9900 _ Tank Tops & Shorts | by Style-Rite Blouses by style-site PURSES Canvas - Macrame - Vinyl $779 . $4(0°° $309% $2395 Children's Shorts & Tops Assortment of Swim Suits for the Family G W.G. & LEVI -CUT-OFFS (Merchandise not exactly as illustrated) Summer Sandals G.W.G. & LEVI JEANS IN STOCK Rr COM PL es Rp Tre