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¢ -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 15, 1986 Little brothers andsisters needed for organization The North Durham Big Brothers Association has been active in this area since 1976, helping boys from 6 to 16 years of age who have no "male influence in the home and need the guidance that only an older friend can give. In 1984, the organization expand- ed to include a Big Sisters Associa- tion. The combined organization operates out of Port Perry, but it becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is the desire to help and be- ing ready to give of ones self. After an application form has been filled out, checks are done with the police and the applicants physi- cian, character references are con- firmed and interviews are con- ducted. Applicants families are met with and matches with Little Brothers or Little Sisters are made : also includes the areas of Scugog, with great care, because every | Uxbridge and Brock Townships. childs needs and likes/dislikes are | Who becomes a Big Brother or different. Some need their self- Big Sister? A sampling shows there confidence built, some want so- are teachers, police officers, .aeone to help them develop sports mechanics, tradesmen, office skills and others just need someone workers, professional people and to talk to. the list goes on. Most important in Activities are a big part of the Bae 5 While all the other kids were screaming and hollering, this lit- tie tyke was content to curl up and try to catch a snooze during the Polka Dot Door show Friday afternoon at the Festival Tent. (From page 5) this guy because he was wearing a life jacket and was canoeist. Except this time, he somehow got his sneaker jammed between one of the struts and the side of the canoe. He was trapped underwater with the canoe overturned. He said he didn't panic at first, thinking a gentle tug would free the sneaker. It didn't work. He tugged again and still he was stuck. Then the panic set in. Near- ly out of breath, he said he thought to himself "this is it. I'm going to die." He managed to get an arm over the gunwhale of the canoe and pulled just enough to get his mouth out of 'water for a gasp of new air before going back under. Still his foot was lodged. Suddenly his shoe came free and the danger was over. He said it was a beautiful day in mid-summer, not a cloud in the sky, and certainly not the kind of day one would think about the danger of drowning. He said the whole incident lasted less than a minute. | Not only did he nearly drown, but he very nearly scraped against the underwater rocks in the rapids. | Swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing, even wading in shallow water on a hot day are great sum- | mer past-times. But that water can turn into an ugly killer in a few seconds. | | Viewpoint Association and there are several events and activities that are hosted by Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations. There are yearly baseball games, a car rally, Hallo- ween breakfast and Christmas party. Individual activities are left to the matched Big Brothers and Big Sisters and active relationships are very rewarding both adult and child. The need for Big Brothers and Big Sisters is constant. New Little Brothers & Little Sisters apply to be part of the program and current Big Brothers & Big Sisters retire due to a variety of factors which range from a change of jobs, starting a family of their own, to moving out of the area. The North Durham Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization is unique in that is usually has more volunteers on its waiting list than there are Little Brothers/Little Sisters wanting a match. This year the Big Sisters need more Little Sisters to expand the program and the association feels that not enough people in our area are aware of the organization and the benefits Big Sisters can and does offer. - If anyone would like more infor- mation, please feel free to contact. any of the following. Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Box 961, Port Perry, Ont. (985-3733). Pete Gouweleeuw, 197 East St. Uxbridge (852-3179). Doris Clark, 12 Orchard Rd., Port Perry (985-8152). Help wanted Pete Gouweleeuw is president of the 'North Durham Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization. With him is Big Sister Janice Glanville of Prince Albert. The organization is looking for little brothers and sisters. (See story) GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES Monthly Rates EMMERSON 193 QUEEN ST, PORT PERRY (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF "Annual Rates GENERAL INSURANCE EL, 10™ 5 Year Annual Interest 9 7/8% Semi-Annually Rates Subject to Change without Notice hristmas in July Monday to Sunday, July 21 - 27 CONWAY PLACE : rua sssmamur HWY. 7A (by the Camseway) -- 985-7631 Conway Place is sponsoring a "Christmas in July' to assist our Children's Ward at the Community Memorial Hospital and the under-privileged children in our area. We are asking customers to bring a new or nearly | new, wrapped toy or children's book and we will give you Ee eh dm pr ri rt iB sna 2 Dinner Entrees ... for the Price of One! (Conway will pick up the cost of the lesser priced entree) 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 10 1/8% | 4 YEARS 10 3/8% | 5 YEARS ............ .. 978% -- MORTGAGES BOUGHT & SOLD Rates subject to change without notice. Call the office for information. SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES QUEEN STREET -- PORT PERRY PHONE 985-3832 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation 10 1/8% We will place your gift under our Christmas Tree to create our Christmas season in July. (For more information give us a call - 985-7631)