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David Hes fan Lewis wrote the ay Hap Hour? depicting the evils of alcohol. Happy Hour? not so happy! The cast of Happy Hour? wasn't too happy about the size of its au- dience at Port Perry High School Wednesday evening, November 23. Less than 20 people showed up for the 8 p.m. production, and many of those in the audience were related in some way to the play. "A full house!" one cast mem- ber said sarcastically, looking out at the audience. The turnout must have been dis- heartening to the cast and crew, who have worked hard to present a show dramatizing the effects of al- cohol abuse on a teenagers and their families. Called Happy Hour?, the play focused on the fictional Thomp- son family and their son Daniel, a bright popular student who finds his grades slipping when he starts stealing liquor from his father. Grades are the least of his prob- lems, however, when the law gets involved, and the Thompsons are thrown into bitter confrontations with their son. A project of the Substance Abuse Council for Youth in Dur- ham during Addiction Awareness Meet the cast of Happy Hour? an important inter-school dramatic effort point- Week, the play is a collaborative effort between many social agen- cies and 10 schools within Dur- ham Region (Port Perry was not involved, except to host the play's debut performance). Teenagers from all over the Re- gion were asked to write and sub- mit plays about substance abuse to the council for judging. Eventually Happy Hour? was chosen, written by David Came- ron Lewis of Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Whit- by. Cast members also came from schools all over the area, and were directed by David Millar. The pro- duction performed three times, all last week, at Port Perry, Dunbar- ton High School and G.L. Rob- erts Collegiate. Although written and performed by students, Linda Lowery-Bell, chairperson of the council, says the play's message was directed primarily to parents. "Hopefully this will be an on- going effort," she said. Unfortunately, Wedesday night's turnout was not a good first night for the enthusiastic group. ing out the problems of alcohol abuse. The play debuted to a disappointingly small audience at Port Perry High School last Wednesday November 23. Greenbank Guides by Charlene Shepherd The 1st Greenbank Guide Com- pany held an enrolment ceremony for girls who have spent the fall learning the Guide Tenderfoot Test work. They are: Connie Choi, Sara Clarke, Kristine Collins, Heather Harris, Dana Hooker, Juli-Anna Lee, Stacie McBride, Stacy Richard- son and Amanda Robinson. Parents and relatives attended this special meeting at which the new Guides sang the Guide Law song and served refreshments as part of their Hostess Badge. All of the Guides participated in a varie- ty of songs for Campfire. The Guides have been busy all fall with a variety of activities, in- cluding a Bake Auction, a 5 mile hike on the Seaton Trail, selling Guide calendars, and working on the Citizen Badge. Upcoming events include a Christmas craft evening, an old- fashioned carol sing at houses in Greenbank as their Christmas meeting, and a winter camp in " January. We would like to thank the com- munity for your support of our Guiding activities. DON FORDER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. SELWIN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. Guaranteed Investment Certificates SHOPPERS Mortgage S) and Loan Corporation 5 YEAR - ANNUAL 10%4% SHOPPERS Mortgage and l.oan Corporation 3 YEAR - ANNUAL 10%4% Sw Wellington Trust Company SHORT-TERM 30 to 89 oavs 9% % "ons 10% -- RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -- PHONE 985-8411 PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 29, 1988 -- 47 In an angry scene from Happy Hour?, Daniel Thomp- son (played by Dave Killens, right) faces his parents' wrath after they realize he has been stealing liquor. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are played by Stacey Rayne and Bryan Beatty. See story for details. GORD LEWIS 'MOTOR SALES 94 WATER STREET - PORT PERRY 985-8091 BEAT THE WINTER RUSH WINTERIZE NOW TUNE-UPS | |WINTERIZE FOURCYLINDER | | Flush Rad | $ 3 9 . 9 5 Replace Plus parts Anti-Freeze SIX CYLINDER Check all belts $49 .95 and hoses CYL $3995 EIGHT CYLINDER MOST CARS $59.95 plus parts COMPLETE R CLEAN-UP SERVICE TR - PRICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST - USED CARS WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL!