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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 16, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" & Musicians say thanks to sponsors CHS band plans concert Monday The little school with the big heart plays on... and this time, it's to say thanks to the community. Cartwright High School's Senior Band is planning a free concert next Monday night (April 22), and members are hoping for a big turn-out. The perfor- mance, in the gym at Cartwright Public School, will allow the band to try out a wide variety of - pieces, many of which will be played when they travel to Washington D.C. for a big competition next month. The concert will begin at 7:30, and is expected to last for about an hour. It's the band's way of saying thanks to everyone who came out March 30 for a fundraising dinner. "The evening was the culmination of many efforts by many people, including our numerous sponsors, demonstrating once again Blackstock's community spirit," said band leader John Beirness. The band travels to Washington for the International Musical Festival May 2 to 5. While there, they will tour the city, and play at the Canadain embassy. Bands from across North America take part in the festival. Museum outlines improvements By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Scugog Shores Museum is adding two buildings to its grounds in an attempt to house more displays. The Scugog Island mu- seum will be re-locating its harness shop, allowing for the placement of two log buildings, township councillors were told Mon- day afternoon. The three buildings will be located as a visual lead-in to the Head Church, which until now has been hidden be- hind the harness shop. One of the log cabins, the Rodman cabin, is cur- rently located on Scugog Island and the second is being donated by the Put- terbaugh family, in Ma- ple. The descendants of the Putterbaugh family will be paying to have the building moved to the mu- seum as well as setting up a fund for its mainte- nance, councillors learned. The buildings will be used for unique displays on the history of the area, according to local histori- an Paul Arculus. Mr. Arculus credited cu- rator Dan Roberts for a 25 per cent increase in atten- dance at the museum this year, a number they want to see increase again this year. The museum also has a plan for the year 2000, in which it would like to see a new archives and admin- istrative building. The museum is currently re- ceiving many valuable ar- chives which need to be in a climate controlled area, said Mr. Arculus. The museum has asked council to consider selling the old schoolhouse and donating the profits to the museum for its new build- ing fund. The museum will begin a fundraising campaign in the area to raise funds. Township council react- ed favorably to the idea of relocating the buildings on the museum grounds, as it will tie all the build- ings together from the main entrance. 'I'he town- ship also agreed to look into the possiblities of sell- ing the schoolhouse in the future. Scugog approves Lanes expansion Scugog Council gave their approval in principle for renovations to Centen- nial Lanes Monday. Steve Nitsa, who will take possession of the Scu- gog St. building next month, presented a de- tailed plan for the new "Rack 'N' Roll Cafe." Councillors are pleased with the plans which will see the outside of the building renovated to in- clude solarium-type win- dows. An addition will be placed on the west side of the building where the current carportislocated. Mr. Nitsa plans to place glass around the current bowling lanes to contain the noise from the lanes, while adding six pool ta- bles, dart boards and a cafe to the inside. His renovations also in- clude landscaping around the fencelines and exteri- or of the building. 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Owner/Manager/Funeral Director Port Parry Res 985-0608 985-2171 Dependable Service to the Community Since 1846 One-year trial adopted Separate board "gives reprieve to JK program By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star The Junior Kindergarten program in Durham's separate schools has been given a one-year reprieve. In the meantime, staff and trustees with the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board will examine transportation and other factors in an attempt to make the program more cost-effective. The board's personnel and finance committee voted Wednesday night (April 11) to continue with the JK program -- which currently serves 2,000 youngsters -- for another year. But presently, regis- tration for subsequent school years isn't being accepted, said board director Grant Andrews. And no decision has been made on whether or not the program will continue in its present form. The board's JK program, in place since the mid- 70's, is in jeopardy because of funding constraints. While provincial payments for the program were $4.5 million in1995, they have been shaved to $2.7 million for this fiscal year, said Mr. Andrews in an interview. He added that the funding picture may become even bleaker in the near future. "The funding cutbacks we've had in 1996 are quite severe, and we expect them.to be worse in 1997," said Mr. Andrews. "We knew we couldn't continue to deliver (JK) in its present form... We are extremely reluctant to drop it." Staff have recommended a savings of $300,000 through elimination of noon-hour transportation, provided now as the kids attend half-day sessions for JK. One solution could be a change to all-day, every other day programming. But by far the most significant cost associated with JK is teachers' salaries. Some 50 JK teachers cost the board $2.5 million annually, said Mr. Andrews. Staffing and other issues remain on the table as the board continues its budget process for 1996. As of now they are dealing with a $151 million package, and it's hoped that can be trimmed, said Mr. Andrews.