Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 4 May 1977, p. 6

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Doel SE we The latest new book to arrive at the Scugog Public Library are: The Big Footprint - Ham- mond Innes; Ghost Fox - J. Houston; Rabid - D. Anne; Last Ditch - Ngario-Marsh; The Iron Facade - Catherine Marchant; Jesus of Nazar- eth - W. Barclay; Return to Thebes - Allen Drury; A Folly of Princess - Nigel Tranter; The Arctic in Ques- tion; High Road to China - Jon Cleary; How -to-build Country Homes on a Budget Parents Rk] An excellent program and some extra-ordinary effort by organizers has resulted in a thriving and active cadet corps, seen here during their annual parade on Sunday. Fhe about "50 youngstrers on parade prepared long and hard for the event, including such things as a crash band program, good . old military spit and polish...and even haircuts. But a -major cause of the corps' near-dishandment, less than a year ago (as well as other area youth groups) still holds true today, as exemplified by the parents' seating. - P. Corey; Days and Nights in Calcutta - C. Blaise;. Smocking. Large Print 'Books: Requiem for Idols - Norah Lofts; The Doctor's Daugh- ter - E. Seifert; Shadow the Baron - John Creasey. By Betty Deeth The President of Central Severl Association for the Mentally Retarded, Mrs, 'Elizabeth Fulford was elect- ed a vice-chairman of the Pineridge Council for the x] check NEXT WEEK Two official Enumerators will visit your home. X|check They will ask you the name of everyone, 18 and over, at your address who is a Canadian citizen or British subject and has resided in Ontario for at least the 12 months preceding Election Day. Those who qualify will be placed on the NEW Ontario List of Voters and receive a receipt, FORM 103. Keep this Form 103 until Election Day. To Vote in the Ontario Provincial Election ~ [xXleheck PROXY VOTING If you are physically incapaci- tated, or if you will be absent from your ordinary residence on the advance and regular polling days because you are employed in long distance' transportation, a member of the Canadian Forces on ac- tive duty or in full time atten- dance at an educational insti- tution, you may vote by proxy in your Electoral District. For details, contact your Return- ing Officer --as shown on your FORM 103. [X|check RURAL RESIDENT? If you live in a rural area, and are qualified to vote, it will be much easier for you to vote on Election Day if your name is on the List of Voters. However, qualified rural voters, not on the list before Election Day, may still get on the list and vote by having a friend or neighbour on the same poll- ing subdivision list "vouch" for them on Oath at the poll- ing place. YOU MUST BE ON THE LIST. ELECTIONS ONTARIO This Voters' Guide Published by the Chief Election Officer of Ontario. New books at the Library ElectElizabeth Fulford vice chairman Mentally Retarded which met on April 25th at the Church of the' Ascension, Port Perry. Kathy Lowinger, area re- presentative with the Ontario. Association for the Mentally Retarded was guest speaker. She outlined the history of the Associ ations and described the staff structure and current trends. "Prevention" is ing emphasized currently and immunization for Rubella is encouraged as an example, to prevent birth defects. There are, 123 Associations for the Retard- ed in Ontario involving many dedicated volunteers. These evolved out of the, fieed for service, especially' after World War II when "births increased, with a pro- portionate rise in the men- tally handicapped' being born. Parents joined forces to bring about many special- ized services such as schools, residences, and workshops with little government assistance. The Ontario Association for the Mentally Retarded is direct- ed by a volunteer board with broad representation in the "rovince, » 2 + » Re-elected Pineridge Council chairman, Mrs. Pat Shaw, is a member of the Board of 'Directors of 0.AMR. Financial "assistance by * the government has been brought about by the consis- tant work of volunteers in the belief that the retarded person has the same rights as any other citizen to an education and social ¥ benefits. oT In the local area, served by the Central Seven Assoc- iation- for the - Mentally Retarded, a study is cur- rently underway to deter- mine the potential for a ® workshop to meet the needs of handicapped adults. Mrs. Suzanne Norris, program manager, will be conducting the survey and designing future programs. Mrs. Norris may be reached by 3» telephoning 985-8511, morn- ings between 9:30 and 11:30, for more information. National Mental Retard- ation week is May 8 to. May 14. The local Central Seven Association will be distribut- ing "Flowers of Hope' again this year. Please give generously. LI TENTION FARMERS! ; WHY PAY MORE? FARM TANKS & PUMPS DX olL Immediate Delivery Save on: e DIESEL FUEL e MOTOR OIL o GASOLINE "PREMIUM QUALITY AVAILABLE OUT OF TOWN CALLS' CALL COLLECT WHITBY 668-3381

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