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Port Perry Star, 20 Jul 1982, p. 20

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op, 20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday July 20, 1982 eter AMEE 4 oy Sale 3 OR ba X SAL LAS by A 150 attend Scugog Playground activities Tracy Bongard, co- ordinator of the Playground programs in Port Perry, Scugog Island, Prince Albert and Blackstock, says this year's program is the best ever in terms of enrollment with over 150 children in attendance. The playgrounds are supported by the Township through a provincial government grant for children between the ages of 4t0 12 and run for a six-week period ending August 13. The cost of the 9 to 4 program is $5. a week or $25. for the six-week period and $10. for each additional child. Each week features a different theme and Prince Albert playground was no different as this past week it -was an animal theme. The children dressed up as their favourite animals, played games, made crafts and listened to stories. Terri Healey of Scugog Island and director of the Prince Albert Playground, said that in the six-week period, her class of 30 among other things will host a bazaar, go to a zoo and tour Mother's Pizza Parlour and McDonalds. Scugog Island Playground by Kathy Irvine Well, the Scugog Island Playground has finished their second exciting week once again. The theme this week at Scugog Island was the French Canadian culture Highlights of the week included the cooking of de- licious crepes topped with scrumptious homemade am. Crafts included mobiles, posters, crepe paper crafts and the children's favourite, sponge painting. A number of films were shown on Tues- day, which definitely caught the children's attention as od ) © ECONOMY COMPACT STANDARD & FULL SIZE Terri Healey, director of the Prince Albert Playground, reads fo an enthralled group of listeners. did the bowls of popcorn which were passed around. Films were- Apple Cide Country, and an animated film- The Lion and the Mouse. To top the week off, roller- skating for the first time this summer, had a definite ANEW PONTIAC © LOWRATES © LONG TERM LEASING © TRUCK RENTALS PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 VANEDWARD DRIVE. PORT PERRY - 985-8474 OPEN: Weekdaysto9P M..Fridaysto6P M. Saturdaystod4P.M Guaranteed Investment Certificates 1 to 4 Years Annual 5 Year Annual 1, 2, 4 & 5 Year Monthly 3 Year Monthly (Rates subject to change without notice.) We Buy 1st & 2nd Mortgages! SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES 250 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY PHONE 985-3832 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Corp. rT TF LT PT NU BN LO MOH LH PTA ER [IN] REE TON PULA AA ATS ALR ' impact on our eight to twelve year olds, not to mention our assistant Tracy. A fun time was had by all. Don't forget we will be going swimming next week on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and rollerskating at 9:00 a.m. sharp! Port Perry Playground Well, if you thought your children were animals before, you should have seen them last week on animal day! I want to thank the parents who participated by dressing their children. They looked GREAT! 4% | The children also enjoyed sharing stories about their pets with the use of photo- graphs from home. 'The week of July 19-23 is holiday week. Monday is Valentine's Day, Tuesday is Easter, Thursday is Hallo- we'en. On Hallowe'en the children will be dressing up in the afternoon and will be bobbing for apples. Wednesday and Friday are a mixture of all the other holidays. We also start swimming on . Friday, so don't forget the suits and towels! Monday July 26 is a fund- raising day. We are having a The Prince Albert Piaygrownd featured an Animal Week last week. Costumes ranged from cats, bears, "bottle drive so start saving those bottles. Blackstock Playground by Vanessa, Sue & Caroline Welcome back to the con- tinuing adventures of "The Young and The Restless Blackstock Playground. This week's story finds the children pursuing their life's ambitions. During career week, we found our children wanted to be policemen, bus drivers, millionaires and one boy even wanted to be a circle! The children had many visitors during the week. Our thanks go to Mr. McDonald who showed us the Caesarea Fire Depart- ment; Mrs. Alice Lee, our nurse, and Officer Keys our local police officer. Friday morning our "Galloping Gourmets"' feasted on a homemade fruit salad. Each child con- tributed a fruit and com- bined, it made a superb snack. A miniature village was constructed with everyone making the building that they want to work in, when they grow up. The week was concluded with funeral services conducted for our feathered playground mascot, Eugene, who met with an untimely dog! Next week is Health Week so tune in next week when Cedar by George Kilpatrick Former residents of Cédar Creek, who live in Oshawa, have returned home from a three week visit in England. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Larocque visited their cousins, the Trepaniers, in Toronto Monday evening. George Kilpatrick visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holtby at Greenbank Tuesday after- noon. Norris Doherty called an the Les Roberts family at Bobcaygeon on Tuesday. Bruce Reesen of Raglan called on George Kilpatrick on Wednesday. we'll hear the leaders say "Play Nice!" PRINCE ALBERT PLAYGROUND by Terri, Dawn and Kathleen The little monkeys and big apes were in full swing at Prince Albert Playground last week. It was Animal Week. Tuesday the kids brought their favourite stuffed animals and Wed- nesday, the Prince Albert Zoo was well under way with animal costumes and make- up. We had cats, bears, bunnies, mice and even a little bull. After films on Wednesday afternoon, the kids were presented with ribbons for their outstanding costumes. Thursday got rolling with a two-hour skate at the Scugog Arena and Friday brought pet-picture day. Everyone brought pictures of their pets for show and tell. Our special guest Friday morning was an eighteen pound, short- tailed cat named Buttercup. We would like to thank Janet and Michelle Bray for allow- ing Buttercup to visit. We've heard of a cat losing its mittens, but never a cat losing it's tail? Next week is Craft Week and we will all be busy making crafts and making goodies for our big Bazaar, Bake sale and Car wash on Thursday, July 22 at 10'clock at the Prince Albert Hall. Come and support your children. Creek Miss Nina Henry of - Toronto has been visiting with the Rev. A. Woolcock and Mrs. Woolcock. Miss Henry is Mrs. Woolcock's sister. OFFICE SUPPLIES For all Your Requirements PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 SE BE A Fad Ey i mice and rabbits. The children were presented with ribbons for their outstanding costumes. ~ SA dana rattan

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