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L) 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 25, 1988 Open for summer season Once Scugog Shores Historical Museum opens for the season, you know those summer holidays aren't too far behind. And if you get some spare time during those holidays, you just might want to check out what's new at the museum. A quick tour reveals plenty even the most regu- lar museum visitor hasn't seen be- fore. There's the Scugog Shores Fi- bre Artists, to begin with. Three years ago the local weav- ing guild applied to Ontario Hand- weavers and Spinners for a two- person loom. Finally, in April, the huge loom arrived in three large boxes that strangely resembled coffins. A month has passed since its arri- val, and during that time, mem- bers of the guild have been busily setting it up in the main house of the museum. According to members Marilyn Baker and Pat Lambourne, the set- up is an extremely delicate and time-consuming process. But it is now set up and in fine working order, and members will be using the loom for an entire year (at which point it will be rented to someone else). While its here, guild members will be showing museum visitors a rare sight (these looms are ex- pensive, and few and far between). And to complement their work, museum curator Len Green has set up an accompanying display, showing how wool on the sheep eventually becomes a beautiful blanket. Speaking of wool, 26 yards of the material used on this loom will come from Pat Lambourne's own sheep. And while the weaving display is fascinating, there's more "new stuff" at the museum, including an incredible display of pickle 305 QUEEN STREET SMITH MUSIC ltd. PORT PERRY, ONT. May Pre-lnventory Ji It {0 f Ul 985-2635 --~ iy GUITARS -- Fender - Norman - Yamaha - Washburn 15%-30% Off Sug. List Price GUITAR AMPLIFIERS -- Fender - Roland - Traynor 20% oO Off Sug. List Price DRUM SET -- Westbury 5 pc. 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Even if you can remember, the cruets are worth a second look. Their dainty, almost lace-like sil- ver, and eye-catching glass, are joyfully arranged in display cabi- nets across the room from the giant two-person loom. Opposite the cruets is another display case--only this one if filled with unusual and antique dishes, on display courtesy of museum board member Pat Boyd. China collectors will get a real kick out of some of highly colourful dishes. A good, yet hectic time to see all this and more will be during the museum's annual Pioneer Days, July 2 and 3. But quieter browsing can be ac- complished between nine and five on weekdays and 12 and five on weekends. However, the best browsing of all can only be done by those who spend a fair bit of time in the mu- seum. Actually learning about all the museum contains is a tremendous bonus to all who volunteer their time to the museum, And right now, Len Green des- perately needs volunteers. With only two students hired on so far this summer (with the help of government grants), only so much work can be done--while so much needs to be done. Mostly, Len needs people to guide visitors through the mu- seum (Len likes to call them in- terpreters). But he doesn't want the prospect to scare volunteers off. "You don't have to be an expert. at history or artifacts and all that sort of thing," he says. "You don't have to be a museum curator." Having an interest in local his- tory is more than enough--Len and various training manuals will sup- ply the rest of the information. "We really do need people to mann different positions--what we call the houses," he says. With so many valuables in every part of the museum, he is reluctant to let visitors tour through the buildings alone. He is also looking for those who have a bit of skill in the workshop, either with woodwork- ing or restoration. He points to a neglected antique sleigh and a whole slew of projects that necd a bit of tender loving care--and a lot of elbow grease. Len could even use a hand with the gardening. : "There's got to be people out there who aren't doing anything," he says. . He is hoping retired people, or those with a little spare time on their hands, will find it in their hearts to call him at the museum and inquire about some volunteer work. In return, volunteers would get an insider's look at the museum and our local heritage--that few visitors will ever achieve. For more information, call 985- 3589. madd ii ob Sadia oo gt Lg a Pama a ald - aL --- Brand new at the museum is a room encompassing two-person loom, being used and displayed by the Scugog Shores Fibre Artists. Above, the loom is worked on by guild members Pat Lambourne and Mar- ilyn Baker. \ What's new at the museum? Curator Len Green Is the fellow to ask. 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