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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2000 - 25 Acting classes are perfect for energetic youngsters Does your child possess a wild imagi- - nation and tons of energy? If so, perhaps the Kids Acting Classes taught by John H. Foote is just the place for them to explore that boundless energy and creativity. The 10 week session begins Tuesday, Sept. 19, running 10 consecutive Tuesdays (Oct. 31 excepted), until Nov. 28. 'This year, Mr. Foote has divided the age groups in half in order to further the devel- . opment of the children in the ciasses. Age group seven to || will be taught at 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., while ages 12 to 15 will be taught at 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. "The sessions are high energy theatre workouts, full of various theatre games in which the kids are asked to explore their imaginations and their incredible creativi- ty," explains Mr. Foote. "They lear to interact with one anoth- er, problem solve as a group, build and enhance their own confidgnce and self esteem, and above all, have a terrific time learning." Mr. Foote is an award winning stage director best known as a film critic for Life and Fashion Magazine and The Weekend Star. He is the Director of Film and Television at the Trebas Institute in down- town Toronto where he teaches, among other subjects, acting theory. To register your child in the appropriate age group, call 985-0611 ASAP. Cost for the session is $85 complete. There will be an introduction evening on Tuesday, Sept. 5 for all registered students and parents. All sessions take place in the Kinsmen Hall on Simcoe Street in Port Perry. DON'T MISS OUT! AACIVEI SIN RESIS EN | EY If your business is new, moved or for any reason you TSEC e I oT=T To Te I FES) €=Yo INT TR d a T= = 1=Y HI 2d a Ye Ta YER Soe) ...CALL NOW! ONE PRICE The Port Perry Star presents 2001 SCUGOG AND AREA BIG TYPE SHANA ERROR S1=V:\0 No [G1 USN od a [6] NM] SH C1010] 4 Port Perry 985, Blackstock 986 exchanges Delivery to homes in November 2000! Compton, library sign Internet deal The Scugog Memorial Public Library has entered into another partnership with Compton Communications to provide library service to the resi- dents of Scugog Township using Compton's high-speed fibre-optic network back- bone. The Scugog library will be the first library in Canada to use: an. ASP (Application Service Provider) software service. The connection through Compton will pro- vide the required guarantee of high quality service. Compton had previously partnered with the Scugog library in providing library patrons with Powergate, Compton's high-speed Internet service over cable. This partnership will contin- ue, as it has been reliable and beneficial to both part- ners. "Compton Communications is the 'leader in Durham and the GTA in providing a service that is dependable, cost- effective and state-of-the- art. They are the only com- pany in this area that we would trust for this mission critical system," said library CEO Tom Bonanno "We have been working diligently with various public sector partners such as Scugog Memorial Public Library to ensure that Scugog residents have access to the same telecom- munications services that they would if they lived in downtown Toronto. Our recent agreement with the library takes another big step in that direction, said Compton's general manager Mike Shepley. 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Take the time to discuss disciplines, nutri- tion and the surroundings with potential providers. e Good staffing ratios are also essential to quality of child care settings. Ensure there is sufficient supervi- sion for the number of children enrolled in each care facility you are assessing. Ask about the specialized training and education programs and * degrees of the entire staff who will be caring for your child. * Is the environment invit- ing for your child to grow and learn on a daily basis? Is the setting neat, clean and organized into activity areas? Is it large enough inside and out for exercise OPEN YEAR ROUND 6:30am -- 6:00pm Registration accepted all year round and leaming based on the group's size? Does it place safety for the children. high on the list of priori- ties? For children - .; mont to 1% years D e Parents should always be encouraged to discuss any concerns they have regarding the day to day activities and care of their children. 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