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a 615 Luk omen wl cM Justice for fathers group (From page 12) make it through emotionally ex- hausting times. The group is called 'Fathers For Justice because 87 percent of the time, mothers are awarded custody of children. In these cases, fathers « become non-custodial parents and often their visits become subject to the whims and wishes of their ex- wives, regardless of court orders. "Sometimes a custodial parent plays games to 'get' the other per- son," Donna points out. Often, a custodial parent can do things like not sending proper clothing for a visit, telling children they need something and to "ask your father," belittling the father in front of children and even shipping a child somewhere else on a designated visiting weekend. "For example, a father could go to pick up the child only to find out "he has gone camping with the Scouts or something," Donna explained "That's fine, but why can't the custodial parent inform the non- custodial parent in advance?" Sometimes a custodial parent goes as far as convincing a child his or her non-custodial parent is "no good." The bad feelings of divorce too often are injected into a child against a non-custodial parent, resulting in fear and hatred. "Unfortunately, the child is used as a pawn,' Donna said. Even a visit can turn into an ugly situation if the parents continue to' © fight and bicker after a divorce. To combat these situations, Fathers For Justice has introduced "transfer centres' where a non- custodial parent can pick up a child for visiting on neutral territory. Several of these centres now ex- ist in the Toronto area and are run- ning successfully. Along with the centres, many of Lucky ladies did well in weekly euchre Prince Albert and Area News by llean Pugh 'The weekly euchre had ten tables filled. The lucky ladies were Alma Manns, Elsie Pogue, Bernice Daniels. Mens Richard Manns, Thomas Manns, Mary Williamson. Lucky draw winners Gladys Slack, Kay McNenly. Out thoughts and prayers are for Hugh Strong who is still in intehsive care at Sunnybrook Hospital. Mable is still in Port Perry Hospital and likes to see or hear from her friends. Bill and Earline Armstrong are the proud new grandparents of another granddaughter. The happy parents are Brian and Dawna. Amanda Rose arrived on March 23rd. Pearl Gostick, Merv and I attend- ed a birthday celebration at the home of Gordon and Agnes Gostick, announcing ... Ray Day Toronto on Sunday for Pearl's youngest granddaughter Tracey. Ross and Marg Sweetman, Leta Doupe and Florence Smith have returned after a two week holiday in the Caribbean Islands. The temperature in the high ninetys. On Sunday about 50 children turn- .ed out to see and hear Mrs. Buchwald the ventriloquist at the . community centre then later in the day went skating at the arena. All ladies of the Prince Albert con- gregation are invited to a pot-luck supper and Easter meeting of the U.C.W. Tuesday; April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. Members are reminded of the Special Thank Of- fering for the meeting. Please call Earline Armstrong for next weeks column 985-7872 the group's ideas and actiyities « an smooth over access problems, mak- ing divorce that much easier on children and all concerned. As its members emphasize, the group is not "out to get anyone' -- in fact, it merely exists to salvage potential-- ly harmful situations for children. The Fices thoroughly enjoy and 'appreciate the organization but on- ly have one beef--the meetings are so far away! Realizing there must be many "people in Durham with problems similar to their own, they have decided to form a chapter of Fathers For Justice in this area. First off, they'd like to see how' much interest there would be from other people in the community, and if they do hear from a few people, they will likely start meetings on a monthly basis in their own home. When the membership grows larger, they will move to a hall. In the meantime, anyone interested in more information about the group can call either T "i or Donna at 986-5233. -- OUR BIGGEST STORE-WIDE SALE OF THE SEASON WITH SPECTACULAR SAVINGS ON HUNDREDS OF ITEMS! ON NOW AT ... PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 31, 1987 -- 19 DO-CARE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Residential & Commercial * Spring Clean-up * Lawn Maintenance * Free Estimates PHONE ... DOUG MaclEOD 45 : 655-41 JEWELLERY & TANNING INC. 263 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8555 a Pn a -- wr * New Spring Line of FASHION JEWELLERY now in stock! * Get a head start on your SUMMER TAN! GIFTWARE REPAIRS CUSTOM DESIGNS DELIVERY BONUS A { on all ® 1987 Pontiac ~~ Acadians delivered from' stock through Apr. 30/87 HURRY -- ONLY 12 LEFT i OSHAWA CENTRE