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"A Family Tradition for 125 Years" REST AVAILABLE COPY PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 26, 1991 - 43 The first phase of Community Leaders Exchange Program called "Celebrating Communities Together" has been launched The President of the Federa- tion of Canadian Municipali- ties, Doreen Quirk, is pleased to announce that the first phase of the Community Lead- ers Exchange Program, "Cele- brating Communities Togeth- er' has been launched. Funded by the Secretary of State, the Program is man- aged by the Federation of Ca- nadian Municipalities. "By this initiative," Presi- dent Doreen Quirk said during a recent interview, "FCM is creating an opportunity to stimulate dialogue among mu- nicipal and community leaders from all parts of the country and to narrow the communica- tion gap among Canadians. Whatever the future of Cana- da, and it is far from predicta- ble at this point, goodwill and common understanding will be precious commodities." The program features the reciprocal exchange between pairs of participating munici- palities. The municipal delega- tions include at least one member of the municipal council and representative senior officials of community organizations such as a local school board, the Chamber of Commerce, an oecumenical or- ganization, a students' council, etc. A program of activities is drawn up for each exchange group enabling them maxi- mum opportunity to meet and interact with the citizens of the community they are visit- ing. The exercise will provide a dynamic opportunity for a mutual exchange of views and will offer a practical forum through which misconceptions can be dispelled and personal friendships built. FCM is the national organi- zation representing the inter- ests of local governments across Canada. In addition to fifteen provincial and territori- al associations, the FCC has 871 members, representing about 70% of the Canadian population. They range from Canada's largest cities to small urban and rural commu- nities. Unicef reflects its concern for environment in new greeting cards and gift collection UNICEF's concern for the en- vironment is certainly reflected in its 1991 Greeting Card and Gift Collection. Amidst a number of designs, depicting the many moods of the season, by artists from UK, Netherlands, Jamaica, USA and Colombia are nine beautiful designs printed on recycled paper (including those by Canadian artists Clarence Gagnon, Joyce Kellock, W. Eric iGebauer and photographer 'Eugen Kedl). Prices range from $8.50 (for a pack of 10 cards and envelopes) to $27.50 (for a box of 32 cards and envelopes). : The gitt collection too features a wonderful array of delightful gifts for young and old. A commit- ment to educate the public on en- vironmental issues is also reflected in a new, superbly il- lustrated Environmental Atlas. A Canadian jigsaw puzzle, a Fillipino capiz shell dove orna- ment, an Indonesian adult puzzle, porcelain cups with a Chilean design, as well as a variety of educational games and of course the popular Desk Agenda and Wall Calendar add to the collec- tion. Shoppers can take their pur- chases home in their choice of reusuable plastic bags or recyclable paper ones - or better yet, a UNICEF tote bag. With the public's concern for the environment reflected in our cards and gift items, and the fact that proceeds from sales of all UNICEF products continue to provide education, food, health care, clean water and sanitation for the world's neediest children, everyone has yet another ex- cellent reason to send UNICEF cards and gifts this holiday season! Hey Kids Don't forget to see the Santa Claus Parade this Saturday in Downtown Port Perry Parade starts at 2:00 p.m. from Fairgrounds See San ta $100 FIRST PRIZE CHRISTMAS ESSAY COMPETITION The Star invites you to write about your family's Christmas traditions If you like to write, the Port Perry Star would like to hear from you. The Star is pleased to announce it will once again be sponsoring the annual Christmas Essay competition this year. We invite readers of all ages to dust off their typewriters (or computers), or pick up a pen and submit an essay of up to 1,000 words before the deadline of 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 6, 1991. The essay can be serious or humorous in nature and generally on the topic of "Our Family Christmas Traditions" or "How Our Family Celebrates Christmas." Judging of the essays will take place immediately after the December 6, 1991 deadline, and the top essay, in the opinion of the judges, will earn the writer a $100 cash award. The Star will also award prizes to four essays chosen for "honorable mention" and the five winning essays will be printed in the Star's annual Christmas Edition to be published on Monday, Dec. 23, 1991. So, if you would like to write about your family's Christmas traditions or celebrations, submit your essay before the deadline. Entries (preferably typed and double spaced) can be mailed to the Port Perry Star at 188 Mary Street, Port Perry, Ontario, LIL 1B7; dropped off at the Star office, or faxed to 985-3708. If you arrive after business hours, please feel free to use our letter slot beside the front door. There's only one week left before the deadline, so don't delay. Sit down tonight and start writing. Good luck! it's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas at Cullen Gar- dens and Miniature Village. Cullen Gardens hosts a live Christmas show three time daily starring Rob Corbett and Lou Burgess and other Cullen Gardens performers. The show continues until Jan. 5, as does the Festival of Lights and the miniature Santa Claus parade. Other attractions in- clude a 19th Century Christmas Card Workshop on Dec. 14- 15 and the annual winter carnival Dec. 27 to Jan. 5. Community News Ideas? Call the Port Perry Star = 985-7383 VAS Pe SAN Sx \( CHRISTMAS CAKE CONTEST LIGHT and DARK CATEGORIES * LIGHT CAKE DARK CAKE CATEGORY CATEGORY 1st PLACE WINNER 1st PLACE WINNER WILL RECEIVE p= 8 WILL RECEIVE $100. CASH (410) | $100. CASH and another $100 will be : / and another $100 will be donated in their name to 7 donated in their name to WOASH Operation Scugog. Operation Scugog. 2nd PLACE WINNER [8 | 20d PLACE WINNER WILL RECEIVE ; WILL RECEIVE $50. CASH $50. CASH and another $560. will be donated in their name to Operation Seugog. and another $50. will be donated in their name to Operation Scugog. Judging to take place Wednesday, December 18 - 4:30 p.m at the Port Perry Star, 188 Mary St. Please pre-register by call the Star office - 985-7383 For more information call Anna Jackman. ("The Port Perry Star wishes to acknowledge and thank the ) sponsors of the Christmas Cake Conest for their generosity. * Country Style Donuts * * Emmerson Insurance * * Mother Jackson's Open Kitchen * * Port Perry I.G.A. * J * Minimum six cakes in each category or all entries will be judged together.