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Rl J 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. May 22, 1985 They left their hearts in the Territories The kids from Port Perry can't get over sleeping in igloos. The kids from Clyde River thought the CN Tower was boring. "Everyone was so friendly," enthused Lynn Korbak of Scugog Island. "They knew our names long before we knew "I like the girls," said Ely Qillaq with a big grin on his face. 'Can | have your phone number?" Fifteen students from Port Perry High School and an equal number of teens from a small com- munity called Clyde River on the east coast of Baffin Island, have spent two busy weeks getting to know each other. In the first week, the kids from Port Perry flew to Clyde River. Last week, the Inuit students headed south to Scugog Township. In both cases, an unusual brand of culture shock has resulted in some incredi- ble experiences, a wealth of newfound knowledge and a whole whack of great new friends. Heading north were Ken Wilson, Paul Dear- born, Scott Burke, Scott West, Lynn Korbak, Cheryl Martin, Natalie Franssen, Steve Sears, Jay Branton, Inge van Den Berg, Mike Vander Meer, Mathew Salkeld, Vicki Rensink, Mandy Martin and Lisa Bailey, along with teachers Don Morrison and Keith Jones. Heading south was Stephen Ipelie, Silas Palluq, Ligionie Ilqa- qrialuk, Ely Qillaq, William Kautaq, Bobby Joanas, Ezekiel Qayaq, David Inutiq, Juta Qa- qasiq, Andrew Iqgaluk- juak, Esa Qillaq, Elisapee Qillaq, Nelhe Enuaraq, Opah . Ar- nakak, and Jerry Natanine Says teacher Keith Jones about the ex- change trip, "Ah fan- tastic! Just Fantastic What a great ex- perience'"' Up north, the kids from Port Perry were treated to temperatures ranging around minus 25 degrees Celsius every day, with the sun rising at 2 pm and se'tine "ain al 10 p.m. There may not have been a lot of it, but what there was of the sunshine was bright beyond belief. "In the daytime, it was so bright we had to wear sunglasses and sun- screen so we wouldn't burn,' said Mr. Jones. The highlight for many members of the Port Perry team was sleeping in igloos, wrapped snug- ly in furs and snow suits, snuggled next to propane heaters. And while they loved the huts of ice, most nights were spent in the more conventional houses of families involv- ed with the exchange. At first the cultural dif- ferences were almost too much for the Port Perry students, but that pro- blem was non-existant once the kids got to know "each other. "It took a couple of days for the kids to settle in and get to know each other. Really, all it took was one good dance," said Mr. Jones. 'A lot of fast friendships were made. Many of the students are looking at corresponding for a long time in the future. In fact, a lot of our kids want to go back." Clyde River has a population of 400. Many parents work at the Hud- son Bay Company and the hydro generating sta- tion, although hunting is still the mainstay of the community. Crafts and artisan studios have sprung up over the years and artwork now ac- counts for many livings. So when the kids from Clyde River arrived in Port Perry last week, they were faced with a totally different way of life. Their first stop was to the ultimate super- market, - Knob Hill - Farms in Oshawa, where the kids were toured around the long aisles and given all manner of presents. McDonald's Restaurant was the next order of business and a tour of General Motors took up the afternoon Then they were dropped off at Oshawa Centre where Port Perry treated Clyde River to dinner at Casey's and a It's been a hectic but incredibly satisfying week for 30 students from Port Perry and Clyde River, who were involved in an unusual exchange trip. It was all over last Friday night, however, when the group met one more time at the Korbak home on Fralick's Beach for a barbecue party. The group includes (front) Ken Wilson, Paul Dearborn, Scott Burke, Mandy Martin, Stephen Ipelie, Scott West, (second row) Silas Palluq, Ligionie Iqaqrialuk, Ely Qillaq, William Kautuq, Bobby Joanas, movie. Tuesday was Farm Day, with morning tours of beef, dairy and chicken operations. Lunch was provided at a dairy farm with lots of free milk, and in the afternoon everyone was put to work. Twelve local fs=mme- ctretching from Blackstock to Epsom, volunteered to take on THE DOGGIE SALON Dog Washing & Grooming 19 SUNRISE DR . BLACKSTOCK For Appointment Call: 986-4989 (r------ SEAGRAVE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPING + Lambert Peat Moss * Lawn Decorations & Planters * Flower & Vegetable Box Plants * Hanging Baskets + Small Fruits + Shade & Ornamental Trees * Flowering Shrubs * Roses & Cana * Redwood Bark * RR Ties - 8 ft lengths (used) 1st Conc. North of Seagrave Village Running East. (416) 985-8888 two or more kids, getting them to help with the chores, showing them how to drive tractors and other tasks, then treating them to a real farm- cooked meal. "That was a great day," said Mr. Jones. On Wednesday the group took drrhorséback riding at Pleasure Valley where "No one from Clyde River had ever been on a horse, or even near a horse for that matter," Mr. Jones pointed out. Wednesday night was a cook-out and a chance torelax in time for Thursday. First order of business on Thursday, Toronto Day, was a tour of the Toronto Star building, a trip on the Go-Train, and a boat ride around Toronto Island. The kids also took part, briefly, in a peace rally at City Hall, where represen- tatives of Toronto presented the group with pins and other memorabilia. The CN Tower was next stop for some, while others took advantage of the after- noon for general sightseeing and shopp- ing. At night, everyone met up at the Organgrinder Restaurant. On Friday the Clyde River kids were in- troduced formally to Port Perry High School RIVERBOAT DINING LOUNGE - NIGHT CLUB PORT PERRY ONTARIO COME JOIN IN THE FUN THIS WEEKEND! FRI. & SAT., Cool Ones Dancing! Barefoot in the Sand under 7.000 watts of Hot Light! Canned HIS & HERS BATHING SUIT CONTEST 15 Water St., Port Perry - 985-3281 with a luncheon featur- ing welcomes from Mayor Jerry Taylor, education trustee Stuart McIntyre and Super- intendent Bill Fairburn. Eleanor Bailey handed out gifts and tokens she collected from through- out the area_ Friday Ezekiel Qayaq, Lynn Korbak, Cheryl Martin, (third row) David Inutiq, Juta Qaqasiq, Andrew Iqalukjuak, Esa Qillaq, Natalie Franssen, Elisapee Qillaq, Nellie Envaraq, Opah Arnakak, (back row) teacher Don Mor- rison, Steve Sears, Jerry Natanine, Jay Brandon, Ine van Den Berg, Mike Vander Meer, Lisa Bailey and Keith Jones. 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