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20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 8,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " 4-H Club's history to be subject of book Ontario 's 4-H history has never been documented. But now, thanks to a local woman, this is about to change. Dorothy Shire, a 4-H leader from Durham West, is spear- heading a project that will see the Ontario 4-H clubs document their respective histories. These reports will be com- piled in a 300-page book with approximately 2,000 copies dis- tributed across the province. "Ontario is probably the biggest and most prosperous area, but it doesn't have a histo- ry," she said last week. Although she has been in- volved in the 4-H clubs for close to 30 years, she did not realize the need for such a compilation until a student came to her for help on a project. Mrs. Shire said there was a good collection of local docu- ments, but they were in the form of many pictures, articles and clippings. Realizing the need to collect this data, she made a presenta- Durh arm Stearn - 985-8552 LOOSE RUGS Nn BROADLOOM Cleaning UPHOLSTERY 3M Scotchguard e SPC training oo Ww ATTENTION ALL TECHNICAL/TRADES PEOPLE! DURHAM COLLEGE IS NOW OFFERING "TECHNICAL HORIZONS" This program will provide individuals with the edge required for acquiring a career in industry and the trades. Durham College and Magna Intemational will provide training in both an educational and industrial setting. Component of this course, are as follows: e Technical math & communication skills e Blue print reading e Computer literacy skills e Customer service © Team orientated problem solving FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: CALL (905) 852-7848 Must be on Unemployment Insurance Benefits DURHAM COLLEGE - UXBRIDGE CAMPUS 2 CAMPBELL DRIVE ® tion to the Ontario 4-H council in September, 1991, pitching the idea for a book on Ontario history. She received approval for this book just two weeks ago. "I'm excited (about the pro- ject). I really like history and this is something we should do. We must keep track of history," she said. Now with the help of a num- MN Magna INTERNATIONAL Pre-Register Now for Kindergarten Applications for Kindergarten classes beginning September 1994 are now being accepted from parents whose child will be five years of age on or before December 31, 1994. If the number of pupils registering exceeds the accepted class limit, some students may be transported to another schoal for the program. Individual schools will arrange for formal registration at a later date, when proof of the child's age (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport) and the child's immunization record must be presented. Cartwright Central P.S. 986-4227 Greenbank/Epsom P.S. 985-2567 Prince Albert P.S. 985-2877 R.H. Cornish P.S. 985-4468 S.A. Cawker P.S. 985-4491 100 SO DITO § I 117 01% 0 93 235) (OA 4 {ee Lo: N\ Effective September 1994, the Durham Board of Education will not offer a French Immersion program at the kindergart®h level. Beginning in September 1995, students will be accepted into the French Immersion program at the grade 1 level. Information meetings about the program and the change of entry level will be held in schools offering the French Immersion Program as follows: R.H. Cornish P.S., Port Perry - Tues., February 8, 1994 - 985-4468 Uxbridge P.S., Uxbridge - Thurs., F (All information meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m.) » THE DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION f i ruary 17, 1994 - 852-9101 Dorothy Shire, a 4-H leader from Durham West, (left), and Margaret Couperthwaite (seated) are researching the history of the local club for a book concerning the history of 4-H clubs in Ontario. See story. ber of past and present mem- bers, they are digging through the files to document the story. Time is also a factor in this project, as it must be completed by next January to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the 4-H club. One thing Mrs. Shire has a number of its members have gone on to lofty heights. Former members who went through the ranks of the local 4- H club include Durham Re- gion's Chairman Gary Herre- ma, Brock Mayor Don Hadden and former provincial and fed- eral politician Ross Stevenson. The Durham West club, which covers a wide area of the former Ontario County, has been in existence for more than 50 years. Although the records show that the first test was com- pleted in 1947, many believe it saw its origins in the 1930s. Records show that the first school fairs was held in Ontario County and one of the first hol- stein shows was held in Port Perry. The club, stressing the four Hs (head, heart, health and hands) teaches agricultural and homemaking skills to youth aged 12 to 26. The age has since been changed to 10 to 21. The participants complete a number of projects to achieve prizes and compete for scholar- ships. Mrs. Shire, who has been leading since 1966, believes the 4-H program creates a "charac- ter person" and the members benefit from "the friendship, leadership and knowledge." A reunion is being held at the Ontario Agricultural and Food buildingon Vanedward Drive in Port Perry on Thursday, Febru- ary 10at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Shire hopes the meeting will not only bring back old members but aid in the research ofthe report. learned about the Durham West club is that it has a long and interesting history in which SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY § | TOYOTA $21.95 OIL, FILTER & LUBE e Change engine oil - up to 4 quarts included * Install new oil filter - filter included e Lubricate chassis where applicable Parts and labour included. Trucks & Vans extra Why not bring your Toyota in today so we can drain and refill your cooling system? 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