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: AT I On I of A » 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, Janvary 7, 1986 Optimistic members hope to bring club to Port Perry Can Port Perry support yet another service club? Ron Brown, president of the Oshawa Optimist Club, is confident it can and he is doing everything in his power to bring Optimism to this area. Together with Dave Sargent, Lieutenant governor of nine clubs in the Oshawa-Bowmanville- -Toronto, vicinity, 'Mr. Brown was in Port Perry December 30th to talk about instituting an Optimist Club where a multitude of other service clubs already exist. "We're not trying to take anything away from any of the other clubs. We're not trying to step on anyone's toes," Mr. Brown said. "It's just that we've been told by people in the community that a club like ours is needed. We're different than other clubs and we feel we could do a good job here." In their own terms, Optimist Club members describe themselves as a "friend of youth."' The club's whole purpose is to honour and assist young people in any way it can. "Youth are the greatest natural resource we have," Mr. Sargent en- thused. 'We're the only service club we know of who cater exclusively to young people." The club consists of male members ('We're working on that part," Mr. Sargent said) who usual- ly meet twice a month in the com- munity to work on various projects for youth in the area. Naturally the club spends most of its time fundraising so it can provide money for projects like Youth Ap- preciation Week, held in November, _ when Optimist Clubs everywhere recognize the achievement of youth. It also sponsors an oratorical con- test, the largest of its kind in both Canada and the United States. One boy and one girl from each district wins $1,000 scholarship each year. The Help Them Hear program is designed to encourage clubs to become involved with the hearing handicapped. It offers many ex- citing projects for clubs wanting to have an impact on the problem. Bike Safety Week has gained in- terest and attention in recent years and with the popularity of cycling in- creasing, this program is one of the most popular of all Optimist endeavours. Optimist Junior World Golf pro- vides "an opportunity for young golfers to compete with their peers from countries all over the globe. Districts of Optimist International send their winners to compete in the championship tournament held every year in San Diego, Californis. The Youth Club program con- tinues to grow, with Optimist Clubs sponsoring Junior Optimist Clubs (for junior aged youth) and Octagon clubs (for senior high school aged youth). The Respect for Law program was first initiated to generate public participation in the dispensation of 'justice, combat apathy towards crime and educate the public con- cerning the responsibility of law en- forcement officials. The Essay Contest is designed to provide high school students the op- portunity to sharpen and exhibit their writing skills. District winners of the contest are awarded an expense-paid trip to a specially A seminar held at Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge. Club involvement doesn't stop with these general programs, "however. In each community it determines what special problems need looking after, whether it's more ice time for free skating, spon- sorship of a sports team or a Special Olympics for the handicapped. What's more, every cent that's raised within a community stays in that community. "We don't go drawing money from the community and send it somewhere else across the world." Mr. Sargent pointed out. In order to get going in this area, 35 members are needed to form a. club. An information meeting with coffee and donuts is being held January 11th at Emiel's Place Restaurant; starting at 10 a.m. "We want to see a whole lot of peo- ple out to this meeting,' Mr. Sargent said. 'We're good news. We're Optimist, and we're fed up with all those bad vibes." More Nestleton area news (From page 16) and Joan Malcolm, Simcoe. On Monday, they were joined for Christmas Dinner, by Dennis and Laina Malcolm, Jove and Leta of Ajax; Glenn and Arlene Malcolm, Heather, Alison and Erin, Nestleton; Mr. Stanley Malcolm, Port Perry, David and Joanne Malcolm, Kinglsey, Joshua, Nicholas and Marley, Nestleton. On Wednesday, Lawrence, Gwen and Gail Malcolm were Christmas din- ner guests of Dennis and Laina Malcolm arc family in their new home at 52 Bryant Rd., Ajax. Grant and Helen Campbell held a Yuletide celebration on Christmas Day for their family. Those atten- ding were - Bruce and Karen Williamson, Christopher and Heather of Brantford, Rick and Sharlyn Campbell, Alisa and Der- rick, Port-Perry and Rod and Deb- bie Campbell and Sheena of Ajax. Sam and Mabel Cawker, Scugog Point Rd., enjoyed a lovely evening dinner, December 20th with Cliff and Chris Davis, Scott and Carleton,...good friends and neighbours..at their home - also on Scugog Point Rd. A most interesting visit-as well! Annual Sunday School and Congregational Concert The annual congregational and Sunday School concert was "presented on Sunday evening, December 22, and although some were unable to attend due to block- ed roads, sickness etc. a large number of folks came out for the . special entertainment. First..a variety programme...followed by" -the Nativity Story. Carol singing was enjoyed with Rev. Dale Davis taking the lead. Superintendent DOG TRAINING Classes begin: Tuesday, January 21st Register Now! 6855-4721 Frozen Ground Beef for Pets - 30 Ib. box/ 32 blocks . each *15.65 "and Jennifer, Turmberg Kennels | with Mrs. Say It with a .... BALLOON BOUQUET Add to Your Bouquet: Candy, Fruit, Wine, Jams and Mints FOR ANY X OCCASION { The Balloon House Delivery Available 986-5105 Richard MacKenzie was. the capable, witty emcee...who kept the programme moving along. Later...jolly old Santa with his Ho! ho! ho! arrived with his pack, much to the delight of the children, and the goodies were distributed. Those dedicated, interested peo- ple who were responsible for getting the programme to-gether..thus achieving success..are to be con- gratulated. A good deal of hard work..involving practise..and much planning. for such an evening was most essential! The church was nicely decorated for the event as well. An enjoyable once a year event! To end a good evening of fun and fellowship refreshments were served by the United Church Women in the Sunday School room. More Christmas News Alan and Judy Frew, Diane and Ilene, Nestleton, held Christmas for 14 members of the Dart family. Those present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Doug Dart, Nestleton; Mr. and Mrs. Steven . Dart and family, Agincourt; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dart and family, Bethany, and the host, hostess and family. During the festive party Santa arrived and had gifts for all. A great day of merriment for the members! Guests for Christmas dinner with Ralph and Leona Sadler, Nestleton, were lan and Gloria Scott, Charles Corbyville and Richard and Janice Mackenzie, - Claire and Leslie, Nestleton. George and Ella Bowers and son Earl, Nestleton, spent Christmas with daughter Dorothy and husband Ray Carson. of Huntsville. Arnold and Jean Williams, Nestleton, hosted their family for the Christmas celebration. Mrs. Neta Fish, Nestleton, spent . ~ a'lovely Christmas with son Calvin and Yvonne Holland and family of Bowmanville. On Friday she visited Larry Smith Hampton, and Dan and Faye Corby, Andrews and Paul Vaneyk of Lotus. Finally, Neta hosted a Yuletide din- ner Sunday evening for the family. Jim and Audrey Leishman and family came from Reaboro, Marlene Bannister and family and friends and Keith and Rhonda Ban- nister and baby Nicole (Neta's great granddaughter) came from Peter- borough, and Calvin and Yvonne Holland and family, Bowmanville. Sam and Mabel Cawker, Scugog Point Rd., were in Oshawa for Christmas. They had a lovely lun- cheon with Grant and Merna Cawker, Chris, Curtis and friends Christie and Cathy at noon. Later - they were guests with Alan and Eleanor Cawker, north Oshawa, when 21 family members sat down to a delectable turkey dinner. Those present - Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cawker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cawker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kitchen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cawker, and Mark and Christie at home. A fun day with lots of laughs' Little Britain artist Patricia Bryant will host an unusual one- woman show at Scugog Memorial Library from January 11th to January 30th. She'll be in the gallery every day of the show dur- ing regular library hours, working on new paintings and answer- ing any questions the public might have. Inéliided in her show are four new limited edition prints, on view for the first time. 15 PIECES OF TENDER GOLDEN CHICKEN Plenty for 5 - 7 people. ONLY 136 WATER ST. PORT PERRY 985-9009 Thank You for 20 Great Years' FRIED) "HICKEN ing SEAFOOD