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nese a a aan ao em 20500 Mom's group marks [=~ its third anniversary | 0 "The Support Group for Mom's of Special Needs Children," Ux- bridge - Port Perry area, met at Cafe 1806, Uxbridge this month to celebrate its 3rd anniversary, It was 3 years ago that Vicki Walder, therapist introduced two of her clients to each other at a * Lenten service. Louise Potier and Jan Grisdale become instant friends and spoke at length of starting a support group for other moms with? special needs children. % They didn't waste time. Within six weeks, notices were out. The first meeting in May 1986 was well attended. Since then the group has grown to 14 moms and meets monthly from September to June at the Potier home in Greenbank. the time is spent in sharing the joys, sorrows and frustrations of raising a child with a handicap, sharing information on resources, courses and aids, plus listening to guest speakers on such topics as 'education, taxes, siblings, toys, etc. The group is open to moms of children who have a physial, men- tal or learning disability. Louise has 3 children, Madeline 5, Robert 3, and Emily 1. Madeline has Williams Syn- drome, a disability characterized by pixie features, developmental delays, and physical difficulties such as heart and kidney pro- blems. She is in junior kindergarten at Immaculate Con- ception school, Port Perry. Jan also has 3 children, Kristy 12, Josh 8, and Beth 11%. Kristy is dyslexic - a learning disability which effects her learning in nor- mal ways despite above average intelligence. Kristy has met with great success this past year in grade 6 at Uxbridge Public school. Josh has cerebral palsy which effects all four of his limbs but this doesn't stop him from get- ting around! He uses a wheelchair and can be seen zooming aroun Usbridge Public school where he is in grade 2. If you're a parent of a handicap- ped child and would like to come to a meeting or just talk to another with the same cir- cumstances call Louise at 985-3968 or Jan at 852-3972. PEBBLESTONE ROAD 728-9530 WITZKES G R E E N HOUS E iin Baskets Ivy Geraniums Bedding Plants, etc. Wood Decks LANDSCAPING by Pettersen - 579-8254 DON FORDER INSURANCE BROKERS LD. SELWIN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. Guaranteed Investment Certificates SHOPPERS Mortgage and Loan Corporation: 1 1 3/ 4 % 1 YEAR » ANNUAL a v SHORT TERM: 30 to 59 Days ... 11%2% 60 to 179 Days . 11%4% Ee HOUSEHOLD P RST 180 to 364 Days ... 12% -- RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -- PHONE 985-8471 Grand Opening Special ... THE WEIGHT CLINIC 'at PORT PERRY CLINIC, 230 Queen St., Port Perry REGISTER in MAY & PAY $50. "il, for 6 week individualized weight loss ' Professional Weight Loss Programs, Staffed by a Nurse and Nutritionist. + Call: 985-4422 OPEN MON, WED, THURS. & FRI a ------------ b% os » oy Umm, umm, good! Pie in your eye Yes, it was the 1st Cartwright annual pie eating contest - a stiff PORT PERRY STAR --T uzann vy May 23 1989 -- 25 Eh race, but these three finalists showed their appreciation for the finer things in life. Graduate We would like to congratulate John Grant Parrett in successful- ly completing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer- ing, from Queen's University. Grant is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Parrett of R.R. 1 Oshawa. Grant has accepted employment with Ontario Hydro, at their Bruce Nuclear Generating Station. . "What can save your time- and money, too?" For More Information Call 985-7383 PORT PERRY STAR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG 'NOTICE to PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS Under the provisions of the Weed Control Act, the Province of On- tario, Public Notice is hereby given to all owners and occupants of subdivided lands or lots not exceeding 10 acres, whether or not the lots are part of a subdivision within the Township of Scugog, that unless the noxious weeds or weed seeds on any such subdivided lands or lots in the Township of Scugog are destroyed by FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1989, and throughout the season, the Council of the Township of Scugog has directed the Weed Inspectors for the Region of Durham to cause said noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deep proper, and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Township of Scugog against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Weed Inspector -- Clayton Love -- 985-2307 Earl S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Scugog 14 ways to actually enjoy 8 John Deere tractors 6 John Deere riders John Deere 100 Series Lawn Tractors cut up to an acre an hour. Bag leaves, pull carts, push gravel. 9 to 17 hp. The easy way to mow is now easier to afford with the new 6-hp RX63. Other models 9 or 12'/2 hp. Stop in today. MODEL 130 ; MODEL RX63 2195 nd Price includes $100. JOHN DEERE reps 8. Deere Season Discount Deere Season Discount BAGGER ATTACHMENT EXTR UTICA FARM EQUIPMENT It 2 Miles West 985-9701 of Manchester A Fe yess a RN NEI NS Ty SRL an aii AM, RRR TW)