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| 10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 Literacy Network assists residents with basic skills Low literacy skills affect over 40 per cent of our adult population. According to Statistics Canada, millions of adult Canadians have difficulty reading, writing, and using numbers. So if you have trouble with these tasks, you are not alone. The Literacy Network of Durham Region is a non-profit organization that helps residents of Durham who have diffi- culty with the basic skills needed to succeed in today's competitive world. Here are a few facts about literacy in Canada: Q Approximately 24 to 26 per cent of Canadians can only handle simple reading tasks. Q Only 74 per cent of young Canadians who graduate from high school have strong litera- cy skills. a Forty per cent of Canadians over age 65 have not completed pri- mary school. This lack of education has left them with poor literacy skills, and therefore, may lower their quality of life and jeopardize their health and safety. 0 Most callers (88 per cent) are between the ages of 16 and 44-years- old. . The Literacy Network FALL Registration September 10th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and September | Ith, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FEES: | player $175 2 players in family ~~ - $325 3 players in family $450 (plus $10 of raffle tickets for fundraising). * After Sept. | Ith, $25 late fee. a in i es A a Boys and Girls Instructional and House League Hockey : Ages 3-15 : For more information contact Zyg Kaminski (905) 986-0448 VRISTI4 C Na Oo Since 1987 Are you looking for quality education for your child? We are an interdominational parent-run day school offering an alternative quality Christian education for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. The school is committed to the development of the total child with a nurturing and caring setting. Our committed Christian staff and small class size enable us to achieve academic excellence with a strong emphasis on basics. Applications for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 are available for September 1999 Please contact the school for a tour. Tony DeKoter, Principal 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., P.O. Box 3308, Prince Albert, Ont. LIL 1C3 For more information call Marianne (905) 985-3741 needs your help. We must raise awareness about this serious problem that affects our families, work- places, and economy. We need the public's help in order to increase recogni- tion and ensure the use of our resources in the Durham Region. If you would like to volunteer to help those in your com- munity - or you or some- one you know would ben- efit from our services - please don't hesitate to call us at 1-800-263-0993 or look under LEARN in the Yellow Pages. Find ouf how you can support literacy. REGISTER EARLY & don't be disappointed 'Montessori School 16150 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry OFFERS e Full day & half day programs for children aged 2-1/2 to 6 years e Qualified AMI Montessori staff e Competitive rates e Before and after school care NEW FOR 1999 e AMI Toddler program 18 months to 2-1/2 years e Montessori Elementary Program Grades 1 to 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VISIT THE SCHOOL Please call (905) 985-3431 I --. - Port Perry Minor Hockey IR REGISTRATION (&) MAIL IN REGISTRATIONS Accepted until August 27/99 Late fee of $25.00 per player applies after that date. Absolutely no registration during power skating. Late registration date is Sun. Sept. 12 from 1-4 pm at the arena. 1999 POWER SKATING SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 5:00-8:88 PMY... cee ssnssnrismssses somvees Minor Novice (1991) 5:55-6:50 pm... YR Major Novice (1990) 7:00-7:55 PM..eooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiece, Minor Peewee (1987) 7:55-8:50 PM....ooviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeee, Major Peewee (1986) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 5:00-5:55 PM..oviiiriieeeeeeeeeen. Minor Atom (1989) 5:88-8:50 PM........consnsnsmissrinemmmressene Major Atom (1988) 9:00-9:50 pm... Minor Bantom (1985) 9:55-10:50 pM... Major Bantom (1984) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 1:00-1:55 pm. Tykes (1993), Mites (1994) 1:55-2:80 Picco snaunssencnnnunesnnns Tykes (1992) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 B00-8:20 PIN.........ssssssrssmnnegnanencnes Midget (1982-1983) Call for info - Voice Mall - 985-4636 » ¥ . ¢ cy 3 \ 5 % z 3 So gs . "Jy 5 RET es Ne A 2 RB MOTHER'S DAY IN AUGUST - The York-Durham Heritage Railway plans to celebrate Mother's Day, Sunday Aug. 22. On that day, any mother accom- panied by a son or daughter, will enjoy a free ride on the train. Here's a great opportunity to show mom how much you care and take here on a scenic ride through the beautiful Oak Ridges Moriane. Trains leave Uxbridge Station at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Uxbridge Station. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children $8. The family of DOUGLAS & MAJORIE MORDEN invite friends and family to an open house to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 29th at Greenwood United Church Hall from 1:30 to 4pm. Best Wishes Only PHILIP BRYAN BEACOCK graduated on June 16, 1999, on the President's Honour List, with his Golf Course Technician's Diploma, from Seneca College. Philip is the son of a very proud Dad, Mr. Bryan Beacock of Port Perry. Congratulations Son! Ten" Ts