6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 31, 1984 News from Epsom by Jean Jéffery Mrs. Asling and Grandson, Ivan Clarke, have returned from a trip to Alberta where Stella visited two sisters, a brother and a nephew. bill smiley (continued) become dessicated. I am not against spending lots of money to teach stupid kids, or emotionally disturbed kids. But I am squarely against any move toward squelching the brightest and best of our youth, and sending off to university people'who are in that extremely vulnerable stage of half-adolescent, half-adult, and turfing them into classes of 200 or 300, where they are no more than a cypher on the books of a so-called hall of learning. And I have the proof right before me, in the form of several brilliant essays by Grade 13 students, better than anything I ever write, who have had the chance to come to terms with themselves and with life, in a small class, with a teacher who knows, likes, and encourages them, rather than a remote figure at a podium. (continued) NK... letters (From page 5) guidance that an older friend can give. Big Sisters helps girls from 6-16 who are having trouble with school, family or society. Both parents can be living in the home. If you feel that your child could benefit from our service, or know so- meone who would like to volunteer their time; please call us at 985-3733. . We know the need for guidance for our young people is needed in this area. Please help them by helping us. Helen Sutherland Big Brothers/Big Sisters Assoc. of North Durham Cleaning Your Home is No Easy Job! Why waste your time and energy on an old appliance when ... BEAM BUILT-IN VACUUM SYSTEMS Can Do A GREAT CLEANING JOB! There are no bags. no messy screens to clean and the system is designed for any home - old or new. Why there's no finer system at No Finer Price! Call Us For Complete Do-it-Yoursell Details & Estimates for Installation BOB GOODMAN PLUMBING PORT PERRY 985-7758 ® ALL FLAGS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! *LICENSED MECHANIC Government Safety Certification Major Tune-Ups - Brakes tg. Air Conditioning Repairs Tire Sales & Repairs Class A Mechanic on ©)is There will be no church on the Epsom- Utica Goodwood charge next Sunday. Dawn and David Wilson, Aurora, visited last week with their grandparents, Ruth and Elmer Wilson and with Uncle Doug and Aunt Bette - Wilson . and cousins, Michael an' " Tanya. Rev. Floyd Wilson and Mrs, Wilson of Oshawa are on holiday and visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson last week. Floyd will be moving to Lon- don, Ontario in the near future. A number from the community attended the Concert in the USS on Sat. evening presented by the Contennial Singers after the pro- gramme neighbours from sthe area dropped in at the home of Doug and Beth Wilson for coffee and a visit with Keith and Peggy Kennedy of Cannington. The most asked question in the area - How old is Faye? She looks so young but she has done too much. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wilson visited Doug and Beth Wilson on Friday evening for supper. They were on their way to their cottage in Orillia. We welcome Rob and Fionia McClure to Epsom. We like old neighbours but new neighbours are tops too! Tod and Tess (From page 2) trio is upstaged by their numerous puppets, many created by the puppeteers themselves. The mixed talents of the group expand the pro- gram from a mere pup- pet play to a variety show filled with games, songs, and even exer- cises. Tod and Tess led the exercises with boundless enthusiasm. So, pull on your py- jamas and join the fun at the Library on Thursday night with Pyjamas and Puppets. 0 -ae em N ---- Duty 5 days a week ALL FLAGS SHELL SERVICE STATION HIGHWAY 7A, NESTLETON Ph.: 986-4427 (8 miles east of Port Perry) 3 Tall Ships The Tall Ships arrived in Oshawa Har- bour last Wednesday, and hundreds of area residents visited the four ships. The largest to arrive was the 125 foot Cindad De Inca of Great Britain, pictured above. The ship was built in 1857 in Barcelona, Spain and then rebuilt again in Spain in 1981 before being sold to the British. It is believed to be the oldest square rigged vessel still sailing. MODULAR 4 SERVICING PHILIPS Serving Port Perry & Area for the past 15 years 111:{e FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE FOR PLOLIPS RCA ZENITH TOSHIBA HITACHI (LOYLS MICROWAVE OVEN SERVICE EMMERSON 19) QUEENST PORT PERRY (416 989 7308 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST "nce Red 13; 5 Yr. Annual Interest 13% Semi-Annually Rates Subject to Change s Pod y & y_1 A Scugog House 1. Restaurant LOCATED AT Seven Mile Island Resort ALL TYPES - ALL MAKES STEREOS &HI-FI'S BREAKFAST - 8 to 10:30 THIS COUPON LUNCH - 12 to 2:30 WORTH Ss.00 OFF DINNER - 5:30 to 9:00 SERVICE CALL Without Notice - OPEN EVERY DAY - Fully Licenced under L.L.B.O. (Located Conc. 11 W. off Durham Rd. 7) - RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED - 723-5341 214BLOORST E & PHONE 985-9526 KAWARTHA SUMMER THEATRE At the Air Conditioned 3 Academy Theatre rat in Lindsay, Ontario THE 1984 SEASON oom THIS WEEK -- "Once More With Fooling" by Jack Northmore Starring: Jack Northmore. Marcia Tratt and Denise Baillargeon. Directed by Jack Northmore JULY 31st through AUGUST 4th CURTAIN TIMES: Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday Matinees 2:00 p.m. -- CHILDREN'S PLAYS ... EACH THURSDAY - 2:00 P.M. -- FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: (705) 324-9111 or write: P.0. Box 161, Lindsay, Ontario K9) 4S1