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,m flrîvn Tractor Reti>rns tM RIackstock Fair This mechanical steam driven monster preceded an endless parade of bicycles in the Blackstoc k F air Parade on August 24th. Years a go, steam driven tractors such as this one, were the talk of many farmers as they visited the local agricultural fairs. More Gov&'%à%%9t Assistance for Married College Students Richard Snowden, Durham College's Student Affairs 0f- ficer, reports increased gov- ernmental assistance for mar- ried College students under the Ontario Student Assis- tance Program. Recent changzes in the methods of assessing financial needs of married students allow more generous awards. There is no academic requirement other GUITAR LESSONS Teaching Locatios ~ ORONO TOWN HALL 9RONO LIONS CENTRE BOWMANVI LLE NO ENROLMENT FEES LESSONS $3.50 PER WEEK BEGINNERS INSTRUMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT FOR 10 WEEKS.. TRIAL PERIOD FOR 8 WEEKS, WILL DETERMINE WHETHER CHILD SHOULD CONTINUE OR NOT. PHONE FOR INFORMATION, OR DROP IN TO SEE US AT; YOUR MUSIC CENTRE FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & ACCESSORIES D'EON'1lS MUSIC CENTRE 237KINGST E. BOWMANVILLE PHONE 623-5471 tban meeting the College's admission standards. Norm- ally the first $800 of assistance is boan and the balance is in grant funds. The boans provid- ed by tbe Federal Government are interest free while the student is in school and for six montbs after graduation. Grant funds provided by the Provincial Government are non-repayable. The nexw awards formula places greater emphasis on allowances for marnied stud- ents. Now, the award to help them attain post-secondary education is calculated by determîning tbe family's gross income, and subtracting from this amount certain allowances. These include spouses's income tax; six per cent of spouses's income for pensions etc.; uninsured med- ical, dental and prescription expenses; costs of babysit- ting; cbild maintenance al- lowance; allowance for work- ing spouse (ten per cent of spouses 's gross income); plus a basic family maintenance allowance of $4,350ý After subtracting the allow- ances from the family's gross annual incomne, the balance, if anU, is the arînount the student is eXpectedýIo w-ontribule to hfs allowable educatuionai costs. These include tuition, books and equipment, board and lodging ($32 weekly), miscel- laneous expTenses ($11.50 weekly) and transportation costs. As an example, a Durham College Medical Secretarial student could receive $1,335 assistance in the following situation. With ber spouses's income at $8,800 and a babysitting allowance of $1,100 clairned for a five year old, she would receive an $800 boan and $535 grant. A married man wishing to continue bis education, witb bis wife working, would be in a similar position. Charmer On Our Wav to the Fai Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 4, ý1974 5 David Wiindal. rrShoe-toss women Ante Holdaway, men John Zoel- man. Shoe-scramble women Mary Chisholm, men Tom Nowlan. Largest family pre- sent, The Bernard Vander- weer family. Anniversary prize, Clemence Vezik. Oldest man and woman present Mary and John Liptey. Youngest person present Miss Therisa Murphy. Rolling pin toss first Peggy Haynes, second Debbie Luxton. Egg toss Paul Thiessen. and Donna Haynes. Winner of the door prizes; pienie. cooler Miss Donna Haynes, pillows Donna Kýennedy. There can be littie doubt where this float and musical group cornes from but as a matter of interest they are on their way to the Blackstock Fair, held on Saturday, August 24th. Attends Fair St. Joseph' Approximately 200 parish- tuners gathered Sunday, Aug. 18 for St. Joseph's annual picnic at Enniskillen Conser- vation Area. Festivities began with a1 peanut toss for the children. Race resuits are as follows:- Up to 5 yrs. girls Pamela Cumrmines. boys Sterphen Warmby; 6 and 7 yrs. girls first Cheryl Ann Wicka, sec- ond Laurie McNeil, third Angela Malik; boys first1 Raymond Cummings, second: Dennis Zoelman, third Mark j Romard. 8 and 9 yrs. girls first Roxanne Wicka, second Pam- ela Blight, third Therese Malik; boys first Darcy Cum- mings, second Daryl Purdy, thirddJim Pegge. 10 and il yrs. girls first Louise Purdy, second Jo-Ann Haynes, third Janet Vangoor; boys first Johnnie Eikens, second Jef- s Pienie frey Vissers, third Berry Townsend. 12 to 14 yrs. girls first Susanne Vanderweer, second Linda Vanderweer, third Ca- thy Molenaar; boys first Henry Eikens, second Bernie Krukkert, third Theodore Wel- ter. 15 to 17 yrs. girls first Susanne Vanderweer, second Angela Budel, third Diana Vanderweer; boys first Henry Eikens, second Russel Bates, third Martin Vissers. 18 to 80 yrs. girls first Donna Ken- nedy, second Magda Zoelman, third Isabel Cummings; boys first Paul Thiessen, second Tom Nowlan, third Jerry Murphy. Three-leg race no. 1 first Laura Chisholm and Linda Vanderweer; second Conine and Henrietta Van Den Wild- enberg; race no. 2 first Jan and David Wihlidal, second Mary Van Bakel and Mary, Vander Heyden. Sack race girls first Jullie Haynes, second Cathy Molenaar; boys first Tom Nowlan, second = 'TEL FORA À goy 60T. 'P!N6iE, TNES, BOB'lS TOWING-- 24-HOUR SERVICE MECHANICAL REPAIRS PHONE 723-6624 R. R.3 - Bowmanville There is -something charming about a country fair, such as the one held in Blackstock on August 24th, but few people with the exception of one Oshawa Shriner can find anything charming about a snake. However, wrapped around the Shriner's shoulder and arm this snake had the privilege of being in the parade as it made its way to the fair grounds. Brin as Friend ta Fair this year) for many Big bargains. Simpsons-Sears Ltd.J in the Oshawa Centre I a a temoi Since 1 spend so rnuch time on the floor, 1 arn the f irst to know if the house isn't properly heated. If it's tive degrees too cold, I get a sore throat ... if it's draughty, I sneeze ... if there are cold - spots, 1 cough. Too bad there isn't an easier way to tell somebody. Dont wait for your baby or small child to tell you what's wrong with your heating. Act now before winters here. If you noticed draughts, cold spots, up-and-down tempera- tures Iast winter-or if your children seemed to have con- stant colds-then cal! the Gas Company right now. One of our experts will give you a free home heating survey, advising you on what you need for sneeze-proof protection. A new Natu rai Gas furnace may be the answer. Besides providing efficient heating throughout At Blackstock Fair on August 24th, there were many unusual events and interesting people including this chap who brought aiong an affectionate friend who was fascinated by ail the activities. t '4, your home at an economical price, Natural Gas makes sense-in other ways, too. It's dlean. Cus- tomers who have changed theîr forced air furnaces to Natu rai Gas report that their drapes- and walls stay much cleaner. A gas furnace will also pro- vide you with extra space in the basement or recreation room. Since.there are no fuel tanks, you can use the space for storage or recreation. Energy conservation is a great concern today and most homeowners are doing everything pos- sible to cooperate with government and communi- 0 ty efforts to save. We feel that 1 a thorough inspection of your heating system, combined with a n up-to-date Natural Gas fur- n ace, is a good way to do this. For more details, cal! your Gas Company today. Telephone 728-7367 MONEY ON QUALITY DX PREMIUM FU FUEL'QIL and STOVE OIL BOWMANVILLE CUSTOMERS CALL COLLECT Ask Operator for 668-3381 or Dia l 1-668-3381 CALLUS DXFUE OU TO-DAY RUL I FOR PROMPT,COURTEOUS SERVICE ý&UJ