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Port Perry Star, 26 Jul 1972, p. 2

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22-PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 19, 1972 Scugog News Mr. Hugh Mowbray of Brooklin visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Arnold 'on Thurs- + day afternoon. Thursday was also the 49th wedding anniversary of Mr, and Mrs. S, Arnold so Mr.and Mrs. Leo Blueman invited them to a lovely evening . celebration, Anson and Mr. and Mrs. Don Gerrow were also present, Mr. and Mrs, Orval Heayn have returned to Kingston after a 3week trip to the West Coast. While travelling they visited with Bruce in Victoria and Vancouver and with Arnold and Debbie in Red Deer. On the way home they spent a weekend with their parents, Mrs. Cora Heayn in Port Perry and Mr. and Mrs. S. Arnold on Scugog. Al- together, they had a pleasant weather and a very satis- fying vacation. ' Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zellars' from Caro, Michigan spent i business. Renovations Pump Repairs| Call To-day!| Murray Burnfield is pleased to be associated with Consumers Gas and would be happy to quote prices on .installation of gas to your home or 'the weekend with their relatives Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Reader. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Samells and children are having a good trip to the West. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Jackson and children hope to spend their vacation . in Prince Edward Island. Bill Reader flew home for the weekend from Montreal where he is taking a course in conversational French. "Head" ladies don't forget the bake sale on Saturday at the "Head" Church, Please have everything in place marked ready for sale at 2 p.m. Remember all types of food or produce are welcome if you can't bake. Anyone who would be willing to supply a musical or vocal number at "Grace" Church Services at 9:45 to 10:45a.m, on Sundays, please contact Rev. Preston Brown, Murray Burnfield PLUMBING - HEATING - ELECTRIC Ug UN RRR this Fall I A A of of oS of oo of of of of oS oo RRA i eb i See the NHL Hockey All-Stars play the Russian National Team in Moscow 852-6073 649.00..... Increased A " shat education The value of the basic income unit, used in calcula- ting support levels for col- leges and universities, has . beenset at $1,825 for the 1973 - 74 academic year, the hon- ourable George A. Kerr, Minister of Colleges and Universities, announced recently, This represents a 3.4 percent increase in the unit value, up $60 from this year's $1, 765. Bearing in mind that there are unavoidable increases in administrative costs and salaries, the government believes this level of support will enable the colleges and the universities to maintain present standards of excel- lence and at the same time, provide incentives for efficiency, Mr. Kerr irdi- cated.It is expected that, across the province, formula: operating grants to univer- sities will increase by about 9 percent of $33 million over the current level, taking into account projected student enrolment for 1973-74 and the weighing factors applied to * different programs under formula financing. Because of larger increases in antic- ipated enrolment at the GOING OVERSEAS You'll Need A PASSPORT PHOTO Contact Peter Hvidsten 985-7383 tit PERRY STAR bi WORLD HOCKEY TOUR | from Toronto, September 18th, 1972 | Includes return air transportation, first class Hotels, all meals, sightseeing, Russian Ballet with guaranteed reserved seats at all four games between Canada & Russia. DEPOSIT REQUIRED $100.00 per person TRIAD TRAVEL SERVICE LTD. 10 Brock Street East, UXBRIDGE SS SS fF SS a a a colleges of applied Arts and Technology, the formula grants to the Colleges are expected to rise about 18 percent of $19 million across the system during 1973 - 74. In a letter to the presidents of the universities and col- leges announcing the in- crease, Mr. Kerr stated that the unit value had been established at $1,825 after thorough consideration by the government and was intended to permit the insti. tutions 'To plan effectively for the 1973 - 74 fiscal year and to set the appropriate priorities and objectives." "You are aware, I am sure", the letter continued, "that the government has always considered education as one of its highest priori- ties. This announcement, which comes in a period of great fiscal restraint, should indicate to you our strong and continuing commitment in this area." . Scugog Shores Museum is off and running to an enthusias-- tic and responsive attend- ancealready this season. The Curator and staff are very pleased with the operation and have received many comments on the displays, and quality of acquisitions, particularily in view of the length of time the Museum has been a reality, and many of the inconveniences those who have done so much of the leg work have had. However, those concer- ned are already -looking ahead and planning further changes as money becomes available, re work with the Lee house, the Log Cabin, etc. Futhermore, if you were over last year, don't feel you have seen it all. There has been a complete change in display, new acquisitions and displays will be again changed for July 30th. Did _ .you know there was a difference between Jet and Black glass in ornaments for ladies dresses etc? Jet being a type of lignite (coal) which will take a high polish. Come over.and :have one of our guides show you samples of both. How about the stove, dated 1877 just inside en- trance way? Do you know what aDry Sink is? Ask to see the cushion filled with corn husks. And for goodness sake don't miss the fantastic Maple Sugar Display in the nature corner downstairs, complete with squirrel with nut in his mouth. Most realistic! You will all be delighted to know that the long talked about Cairn has at last been started this week. Here's hoping it can be ready to dedicate along with the Scugog Head Memorial Church service on Sunday, July 23rd. The Guest Speaker being our own Dr. M.B. + Dymond, with music by the Historical Society Choir, with a social hour following. The following Sunday, Mrs. Nes- sie Owens will be at the Museum to talk about, help identify and partake in this day, August 30th, at 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to bring any glass with them is welcome and Mrs. Owens will do her best to help you identify it. Also August 20, Mrs. Pearl Leonard will be. demon Strating spinning. We have at least one day set aside for a display of Indian hand work, so watch this paper for the exact date. Craft Centre -- Signal Unfortunately we are not able to report as much success with the Craft School. Everything we know of to do has been done. There are three capable instructors waiting to teach you. The Historical Scociety has had Distress . to make up a deficit in financial operation of this wonderful opportunity, available to you at cost only, every year. However, in spite Scugog Shores Museum 'and Craft Center By Mrs. Jean Elliott of this there just does not seem to be enough people interested in learning these crafts and in seeing their children learn them,to en- able the Centre to carry on. Unless there is an immediate upsurge of attendance it will have to close. It is up to you! Is this what you want? Just take a minute and drop over and see what has been set up for YOU to take advantage of. There are many simple Be for ehildren and make a start, such as Bead Work, Waste Baskets, Shell Animals, Putty Pottery, We have six people interested in taking Leatherwork, we need four more to make a class. You rug-hookers, casserole dyeing is new and is being taught by Miss Marjorie Williams on Tuesday, PM. We need an immediate response to your feeling regarding YOUR Scugog Shores Craft Centre or it will have to close. For- any Further information phone + 985 - 7749 or 985 - 2765. "ASHBURN NEWS During Rev. Black's vaca- tionin July, we are pleased to have Mr. Roy Hamilton, Mr. Cyril Knight and Mr. Richard Matthews occupy the pulpit. On Sunday, July 9th, Mr. _ Cyril Knight was in charge.' Mr. David Bradley favoured us with a solo "How Big is, God?" accompanied on his guitar. We are very happy to have members from St. John's, Port Perry, join us for morning worship; also any other visitors in the area will be made most welcome. Daily Vacation Bible School will be conducted in Burns Church from August 21st to August 25th. Mr. and Mrs. N. Woodcock from Oshawa are in charge. Afternoon sessions from 2:00 - 4:15. A special meeting is planned for Sunday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Family night is August 25th at 7:00 p.m. We urge all children in the area to attend these classes as Mr. and Mrs. Woodcock "have a new approach in presenting "Christ to the children. A programme of recreat- - ional and craft activities is " being conducted by the, Whitby Recreational Dept. at the Ashburn Community Centre. This is a 7 week programme. Monday to Fri- day each week from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Children 5 - 12 years are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slack, Beamsville, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. D. Ashton. Mrs. Lena Doble has returned home after visiting in Toronto and Galt. . Sorry to report that Mr. Alfred Fisher was hospital- ized for a few days with an injury to his finger. The Boy Scout Paper Drive will resume in September, so you are reminded to save your summer supply of papers, etc. for the Septem- ber pick-up. TABLES Made from B.C. Cedar 'Reesor Fuel & Lumber | PORT PERRY - 985-7951 L

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