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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, January 3, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " Former NHLers play food bank benefit in Uxbridge next week Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Ellis and his team mates with the Teen Ranch All Stars are playing a benefit game in Uxbridge next Saturday (Jan. 13). The game, which gets underway at 8 p.m. in the Uxbridge arena, will see the group of former NHL players taking on church league players, the Uxbridge Flyers. « Admission to the game is free, with a donation for the loca! food bank. Along with Ron Ellis, the famous Toronto Maple Leaf and Hall of Fame inductee, the Teen Ranch all Stars include Q Dean Prentice, who played 22 years in the NHL with New York, Boston and Detroit; 0 Former Maple Leafs and Red Wings player Mark Kirton; Q 14-year NHL veteran Laurie Boschman, and a Dave Tataryn, former goaltender for Toronto Toros and New York Rangers. The event is sponsored by Uxbridge Baptist Church, and will see members of several local churches taking part as both players and referees. Registration for Early Years Programs and the French Immersion Program Kindergarten Pre-registration--September 1996 Pre-registration for Kindergarten programs will begin Tuesday, January 16, 1996. Parents are urged to phone - their local school to pre-register for the September 1996 classes. Eligible children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 1996. If the number of children pre- registering exceeds the accepted class limit, some stu- dents may be bused to another school. Junior Kindergarten Pre-registration--September 1996 Pre-registration for September 1996 Junior Kindergarten classes at schools noted below will be by telephone only, beginning Tuesday, January 23, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. No pre-registration will take place before this date. Eligible children must be 4 years of age by December 31, 1996 and must reside within the boundaries of the school offering the program. Pre-registration for child care pupils in the immediate area and out-of-area students will be by telephone only, beginning Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at 9:30 a.m., on a first come, first served basis. Final permission to attend will be given by the principal. Resident area pupils, if registered by the first day of classes, will have first priority .in the program at their local school. The government of Ontario has said it will introduce legislation to make Junior Kindergarten an optional program effective September 1996. The Durham Board of Education will determine the status of Junior Kindergarten when funding information is received and decisions have been made. All those who have pre-registered for the program will be notified by mail if the program is cancelled for September 1996. Cartwright Central P.S. ...... 986-4227 Greenbank/Epsom P.S. ..... 985-2567 Prince Albert P.S................ 985-2877 R.H. Comish P.S................ 985-4468 S.A. Cawker PS. ................ 985-4491 ¢ 1 nch Im ion Pr --The French Immersion program offered by the Durham Board of Education begins in grade one. Parents may enrol their children in grade one French Immersion for September 1996 by contacting the school(s) below. Information meetings about the French Immersion program will be held in schools offering the program as follows: R.H. Cornish P.S. ............ 985-4468 January 31, 1996 The information meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. 7 Scugog remembers its needy By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Scugog came through again this holiday season, aiding families in need through the local food bank. Operation Scugog once more this year received hearty support as the or- ganization strove to help needy families and indi- viduals at Christmas time, said Barb Carnegie. "We had a wonderful re- sponse from the communi- ty; we had ample for every- body," she said a few days after Christmas. "And the food bank is in good shape for some time to come." Businesses, individu- als, community groups, schools and individuals pitched in with donations of food, toys and money to help in this year's effort, said Mrs. Carnegie. And 157 local families were * sponsored this year, the same number asin 1994. Those families were adopted by supporters who supplied the trim- mings for a Christmas din- ner, and a few gifts. Oper- ation Scugog supplied a voucher for a turkey that was redeemable at local supermarkets. Most families aided at Christmas time are receiv- ing some sort of social as- sistance, and referrals of- ten come- from welfare workers, said Mrs. Carne- gie. Referrals come from other sources in the com- munity as well, and are of- ten the way in which Op- eration Scugog makes contact with needy fami- lies. "Some of these people just wouldn't ask for help," she noted. In addition to Christ- mas dinner hampers, Op- eration Scugog distribut- ed plants to area shut-ins; cookies for those receiving the Meals on Wheels ser- vice; gifts for local group home residents, and small gifts and refreshments for a Yule get-together of the COPE program. It's an enormous job gi SIE HAO * FREE parking for 14 days 22 hours per day) with parents AT TIME OF CHECK-IN Don't risk missing your Flight due to bad Weather or Traffic delays. a Avoid Parking expenses... STAY WITH US! 19. Just 5 Minutes from Pearson International Airport, We Offer You; * FREE airport shuttle (Starting at 4 a.m., operating * Children under 18 stay FREE If sharing room * Children 6 and under eat FREE ADella Toronto Airport Holel 801 DIXON ROAD, ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO MIW 115 1-800-668-1444 *BASED ON SINGLE OR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. CANADIAN FUNDS. MAXIMUM ONE NIGHT STAY. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND APPUCABLE TAXES. VALID UNTIL JUNE 30, 1998. GUEST MUST SHOW VALID AIRLINE TIC KET that is made possible through the help of volun- fy 57 families receive Christmas dinners in this'year's drive "The community really is supportive," she said. "1 just can't believe it every teers and a steady stream of donations, said Mrs. Carnegie. 1n. year, the stuff that comes Snowmobile Safety group urges caution on the trails The Ontario Snowmobile Safety Committee is warning unstable ice on lakes and rivers could prove fatal this season, despite apparently ideal conditions after record snowfalls throughout much of the province. : The committee is warning that significant snowfall doesn't mean safe ice. Snow acts as an insulator; it doesn't let the cold penetrate. This results in unsta- ble ice which won't hold the weight of a snowmobile and its rider(s). Already, five snowmobilers have died in separate mishaps across Ontario this winter. The deaths fol- low a typical pattern: male, alcohol consumption, speeding, riding on lakes and rivers with thin ice and riding on roads. Four of the five incidents occurred in Northern Ontario. The Ontario Snowmobile Safety Committee is re- minding everyone to "Ride Safe, Ride Sober", keep within the posted speed limits and enjoy the holiday season. - G.I.C. FIVE YEAR 6.75% DJ TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 169 North St., Port Perry LIL 1B7 Guaranteed Investment Certificates - 38 Water Street, Port Perry Melody, Chris & Family would like to thank their customers for their support & friendship over the last few years. It has been a pleasure to serve you! We hope you will continue to support the new owners of Port Perrys bulk food store, Eileen & Tony. 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