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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Juré 20, 1995 -3 = OM Trustees give nod to plan for student built house in Port By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Students will be swinging their hammers on Rosa St. in Port Perry this fall after the Durham Board of Education's approval of a house-building project by Port Perry High school. Trustees unanimously approved the project, which will see the Port students con- ~ structing a house on a piece of land owned by the board, last Monday night. The week prior to that student representatives had presented a business plan for the project to the board's standing committee. Scugog trustee Bobbie Drew said she had been lobbying her colleagues for support for the project, but it was the students who won trustees over. "They were very professional in their presentation, and they were well-prepared," she said. "the kids sold it themselves." Now the school is signing up interested students, and 17 have committed themselves to take part in the project next fall, said PPHS principal Sandra Riches. She said involvement in the project will be a four-credit package for the kids, who will spend part of their time on the job site, and the remainder in employment co-op programs with local businesses. It's hoped those involved will gain insight into all phases of the house construction, including choosing a design, obtaining the proper permits, and the actual building. The school has been given permission for the land, and must reimburse the board at some point after the house is sold, said the principal. In addition, a loan from the board to cover start-up costs and materials will be paid back with proceeds from the sale. Mrs. Drew added that any. . profit from the house could be reinvested in other projects at PPHS as well. Scugog offering a host of summer camp programs Beginning in July, the Scugog Township Summer Recreation- al Camps launch into action. There are a number of camps available to suit everyone. New camps have been created and existing camps have been up- graded. Camp sessions run for two week periods allowing greater focus on particular activities and skills. For those wishing to enrol their children for a short- er period, one registrations are still available. For the first time, the Recrea- tion Department and the Scu- gog Shores Museum will be of- fering ajoint camp. All the features of Pioneer and Day Camp have been com- bined to offer pioneer adventure camp. Each day offers different themes including: Pioneer, Vic- torian, Print Shop and a "Day in the Life." Afternoons will be filled with games, arts, crafts and swimming. Walk on the Wild Side Camp allows kids to experience outdoor skills with the assis- tance of the local cadets. Fea- tured activities will include: outdoor cooking, hiking, shelter skills, compass reading and much more. Sports Camp will be offer- ing a chance to participate in a number of exciting sports. Planned activities are basket- ball, volleyball, floor hockey, soccer, horseback riding, golf and rollerblading are just a few of the activities. Creative Arts Camp will in- clude components such as dance, drama, photography and arts and crafts. For complete information on these and other camps, see the 1995 Summer Leisure & Activi- ty Guide. These booklets are available at the Municipal Of- fice, Tourist Office, Library and Scugog Arena. Call 985-8698 or 985-7346 for more information. Registrations are taken at the Municipal Clerk's Office (208 North Street) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or mail in the registration form in your leisure guide. PN ST en JEFF MITCHELUPORT PERRY STAR SLIDING INTO THE FUTURE: Three-year-old Liam, who attends the Utica Daycare Centre, prepares to plunge down the playground slide, diploma in hand, in celebration of graduation, which took place last week. Parents and kids attended a ceremony at the centre Wednesday night. Taking place June 22-24 Public's invited as Fire Dept. hosts extrication competition face two accident scenarios each during the course of the competition. The public is invited to come up to the arena to watch as the highly- trained firefighters do their stuff, said Dave Ballingall, a Captain at the Port station and competition coordinator. Admission to the event is just a buck, and for the past few weeks firefighters and local businesses have been selling buttons that will allow you to come in and enjoy the action. Organizers are hoping for great weather and lots of spectators when the Scugog Fire Department hosts the annual automobile extrication competition this weekend in Port Perry. Between 16 and 20 teams from through the Central Ontario Region will converge on Port for the three-day event, June 22 to 24, to vie for top honors in Durham's annual competition. Firefighters will compete in teams, and will