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| | | | | BT . i rie rt In -- NP ---- ee. Ae 3% -- PQRT PERRY STAR -- Tes. December 18, 1984 Need a babysitter for New Year's Eve and don't have a clue where to find one? Then give the YMCA a call, where you could be hooked up with one of these fine babysitting professionals. Last Tues- day night the girls graduated from an intensive YMCA-sponsored babysitting course and are now ready to take on new charge. The girls are (front, from left) Shari Haugen, Kerri Ann Colby, Zakeana Reid (middle) Lisa Scanlon, Katy Wray, Julie Dolby, (back) Jen- nifer Best, Melissa Bramham, Kariann Dale, Danielle Millson, Jen- nifer Pelow and Nichole Cliche. (See story for details) Trained babysitting grads ready to meet challenges "Should you need a babysitter at any time, then these young ladies are just what you are looking for. They have just com- pleted a babysitting course through the Dur- ham Region Family YMCA. They had to pass a rigorous test plus do community time in houses for mothers in order to pass. They were taught everything from bath- ing and feeding infants to what to do with the older ones. A strong emphasis was put on safety in the house and what to do in the case of emergency. Now on VHS & Beta! ution A walng ® ve 9 A LADD COMPANY RELEASE THE WARMER SROS "NCAT ~ wrANY LR tT Bring in this ad for a $5.00 DISCOUNT on any video machine rental COUPON EXPIRES: Dec. 21/84. Limit 1 per customer 68 Water Street, Port Perry - 985-9888 76 Baldwin Street, Brooklin - 655-4229 -- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Port Perry artist, Sheila Dantzer, has an exhibition of 12 of her paintings at the Michael Starr Building, King Street W., Oshawa, by the Atrium on the main floor. The exhibition con- tinues until January 3rd. Sheila has just com- pleted a one-person ex- hibition at the Mill Gallery, Bowmanville. (Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle). Some of the pictures shown there, along with new pain- tings, are on display at the Michael Starr Building (Ministry of Revenue Building). Among the paintings hanging is a 3 ft. x 4 ft. painting in mixed media entitled "Tree." It is painted with water col- our and magic-marker. Other paintings include group studies and por- traits done with oil sticks and glaze, and an acrylic painting called "Geese."' Sheila's painting has an abstract flavour with an emphasis on drawing and colour. The personal colour choice reflects an impressionistic style and Farmers to get by Ross Stevenson MPP Durham York Every year Ontario farms lose about $68 million in agricultural productivity from ero- sion. Wind and spring run-off strip good, pro- ductive soil from the land, increasing the cost of production. This year, however, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food has created a new $600,000 program to help farmers conserve their soil. The new program will create an expansion of advisory services already available from the Ministry. A total of 14 new soil experts will be hired as field staff to work under the on-going Soil Conservation and Environmental Protec- tion Assistance Program. These field experts will help farmers deal with the challenge of soil ero- sion and waste leakage. They will encourage bet- ter management of soil and crops through prac- tical advice and education. | help for soil 'conservation Run-off from agricultural lands, in- cluding soil erosion, has contributed to some ex- tent with water quality problems in Lake Simcoe and Lake Scugog, local rivers and streams, as well as in the Great Lakes. The new program will encourage improved farm management to - help reduce run-off that will damage fresh water resources. - The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working in co-operation with the Ministries of En- vironment and Natural Resources to improve the quality of water in Ontario. The new field staff will be located in Ontario's most erosion- prone areas to work with farmers in bringing about a solution to run- off problems. Preservation of farm soil will help solve two problems. The program will help stabilize the basic cost of production for the farmer, and help environmentalists with the challenge of improv- ing water quality. Nestleton (From page 17) Barbe. Beautiful duets were rendered by Anne Nicol and Hiram Joseph- which added to the im- pressive service, also- solos by each of the talented singers. White gifts were received. Shirley Scott- organist. Following the service a turkey dinner was serv- ed in the Sunday School room. December 16th, Rev. Fred Swann read Scrip- ture Isaiah 40: 1-11 and the lighting of the Third Advent Candle by Mr. Russel Brown. Second Scripture Matthew 10: 16-42, followed by Holy Communion. Next Sun- day, December 23rd, a special service of Carols and Readings. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all- to publisher- editor- and the fine staff at the newspaper office- and to all who have contributed news. Many warm and friendly chats- when I talk to folks on the phone re- news. Thank you folks! And welcome to my life! Thoughts from people- make life more interesting- and- writing for the paper is no hardship- it is great fun! afeF:(e]a[e]V! »1 y AR Tol EEE 3 4 (At the Causeway) Hwy. 7A - Port Perry FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 985-2486 the feeling about the sub- ject is expressed through line and form. At present the artist is exploring dif- ferent media and she often combines them on wood, masonite, or paper. Sheila has exhibited in group shows locally and in centres such as 0 H. &A. wishes a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all their Customers. Abstract art in Oshawa Hamilton, Burlington, St. Catharines, Sarnia, Toronto, Collingwood, Owen Sound and Kitchener-Waterloo, since 1980. She teaches painting at Durham College and in Markham and is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art. H. & A. Roofing is initiating a new payment plan in 1985. For details see ads in future issues of the Port Perry Star. - ANNOUNCEMENT - H. & A. ROOFING is pleased to announce the start of a new payment policy, that will allow their customers to install new roofing or sheet metal and spread the payments over an arranged period of time. FOR ESTIMATES & FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 985-3455 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS $50. VOUCHER WINNER: Judy Dekoning, Port Perry Poinsettias - Centrepieces - Flowering Gardens plus a Wide Assortment of Gifts. Flowers World Wide or Around The Corner! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. -- Nellie & Dianne (Located across from the LCBO) 985-9360 NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT with v S$ "a ) 3, Ks Port Perry's Own Buffet Lunch Single: $15.00 Couple: $25.00