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Port Perry Star, 26 Jul 1978, p. 2

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Clarence Graham of Port Perry recently retired after 16 years driving school bus, and friends and fellow drivers honoured him with a surprise dinner July 5 at the home of Mrs. Luld Faint, Blackstock. ; For the last couple of years Mr. Graham had the Port Perry to Goodwood run, and during his 16 years behind the wheel he never had an accident. The new Congratulations to Dorothy Robertson who has received her diploma in Municipal Administration from Queens University. Dorothy is presently with the Corporation of the Town- wage utes On August 1,1978 new Minimum Wage rates will go into effect. Here are the new rates: "Effective **August 1, 1978 General hourly rate $ 285 Learner, hourly rate ~ . 245 Construction and Guards at construction sites, hourlyrate ~~ 3.15 *Hourly rate for persoris employed - to serve liquor in licensed premises 2.50 *Student, hourly rate 2.15 Ambulance Drivers and Helpers, Weekly Rate - 136.80 Hunting or Fishing Guides : kan 5 consecutive hours 12.50 5 or more hours whether or not consecutive 25.00 a > *Room and Board The following maximum rat駫. iy" when room and board are included in calculating the minimum wage: Room, weekly 11.00 Meals, each 1.15 weekly 24.00 Room and Meals, weekly 32.00 *no change from previous rate **The entire work week in-which August 1 falls You can get more information about the new Minimum Wage rates and the Employment Standards Act by writing or phoning: Employment Standards Branch Ontario Ministry of Labour 400 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M7AIT7 (416) 965-5251 Ontario Employment Ministry of Standards Labour Branch - Hon. Bette Stephenson, M.D., Minister Jan Storry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Storry, graduated from Durham College, receiving her Medi- cal Secretary diploma. She is now employed at OHIP, - Toronto. Red 4 Kelly Goreski of RR, Ashburn graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Insti- tute, on June 2 with a dip- 'loma in Business Admini- stration. on James Gerrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gerrow- of Scugog Island recently re- - ceived his Doctor of Dental _ «Surgery H8gPeE™ om the he University of Western Ont- ario." A former graduate of Port Perry High School, he pre- viously obtained his honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto. He is presently associating in a dental practice in Osh- awa with Dr. Zakarow: Playground News by Patti Gettins Hi! Hope you are enjoying . your summer. 'The summer prograin in Caesarea seems to be quite popular with approximately 30 children registered. During the first week the children were involved in such activities as walks, a field trip and crafts. They visited a garden and later feasted on radishes and lemon-ade. We also saw a 35 year old parrot at: Mrs. Larocque's home. She also treated the children to freshie and popcorn. Our field trip to Sadler's farm was a real success. Mr. and Mrs. Sadler showed us the 'blacksmith shep and we had a chance to see the animals. --~ Pirate Day was during the second week of playground with a treasure hunt for Pirate Cookies. The car- toons were a real success. The children ended up watching them over again. The children had a nature hunt on Thursday morning. During the third week of playground, the children will be working on their "Art Show". Their art work will be-en display on Friday July 28,2:30t03:30. There will be a 'Children's Bakery" atthe show in case you feel hungry. The children have put a lot of time and effort into their crafts, so please try to make it. Backwards Day is Tues- day morning (25th). This includes wearing 'clothes backwards, walking back- wards, etc. Also on Tuesday we will be going to a puppet show in Port Perry. This is from 3:30 to 4:30. Volunteer drivers are needed for this. Cartoons will be shown on Wednesday afternoon. We will be seeing "Blueberries ~ for Sale" and '"'Ringtail"'. - The fourth week is another busy week for playground. "Olympic Day' will be ~ August 1. Races, relays, etc. . are planned for this day. We will be seeing "The Cat ~ in the Hat" on Wednesday. The children will also be working on a float to put in the parade at Caesarea Regatta. Hope to see you there! PORT PERRY PLAY- GROUND __. by Susan Gustar_ _ *} uit" Perry Play- ground will be taking a trip to the Bowmanville Zoo on Monday, July-31. We will be leaving the site at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 3 p.m. The cost of the trip for each child is $1.50. Permission slips must be signed and returned to the playgrounds by Thurs- day July 27th. New registrations for the week of July 31 to August 4 will be accepted on Friday morning July 28 or Tuesday ~ 9:30a.m. August 1. No new registra- tions will be accepted on Monday morning due to the zoo trip. Only children with signed permission slips will be permitted to visit the zoo. There will be no program at the High School on July 31 due to the zoo trip. Talent show in Latcham Centre ~ On Thursday, August 3rd we will be visiting the Port Perry Printing Company at . "~m Please remember our talent night scheduled for the evening of August 3rd at thegy Latcham Centre. The child- ren are busy rehearsing their acts for the show. Proceeds from the show will be used to fund special acti- vities on the playground. AU ANNOUNCING A | TALENT Brought to you by the Summer Recreation Program. The night will begin at 7:00 p.m. and include skits, drama, 'mimes, singsongs, a fashion parade and much, much more. The money received from the evening will help us expand our program and allow the children to take a trip to the Bowmanville Zoo, meet the challenges of a camp-out, plus enjoy a stage show presented by the Summer Company of Mississauga. We hope to see you there. Admission Fee: $1.00 for adults Children under 14 - FREE Tickets may be purchased from the children starting on Monday, July 31. Pop & chips will be available duting the show. Tr rT CL LC = CC TL A ny SPECIAL a on all new personal loans § between now & August 15 | = *NeworUsedCars ~~ § "Camper or Boats : * Home Improvements * Debt Consolidator etc. "WRITE FOR MORE DETAILS FOX MOOR WHIPS PROTECT YOUR BOAT! MOOR P.O. 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