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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 10 Aug 1977, p. 11

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N f f : Inand around town Will it - won't it? Tony Seljak, Lisa Urbanc, Paul Kirkopoubos and Nick and John Derlis, all from Toronto, came up with winning choices a number of We want a winner times at the Balm Beach's Summerama crown and anchor games. Staff photo Casino night nets $2,500 for Assoc. for retarded Glittering lights, dancing, blackjack, crown and anchor, food and drink... It sounds like Monte Carlo or Las Vegas, but actually it was Penetanguishene Har- bour and the 'David Richard". The occasion was a Casino Cruise sponsored by the Huronia Association for the Retarded. Held Saturday night, the cruise raised over $2500.00 for the Association's work with the retarded of the Midland-Penetang area. Hamelin, spokesperson for the Association, described the evening as "tremendously /succes- sful', noting that the cruise was not merely a financial success, but also a tremendous evening out for those who took the cruise. Joyce Lasting from 9 p.m. until midnight, the cruie offered a variety of ac- tivities for those in- terested in trying their luck at the tables or those who simply wished to spend an evening in an exciting and unique er- vironment. One could gamble at the blackjack tables or lay down bets at the crown and anchor wheels. r For those interested in activities of a more certain nature, various varieties of foods and beverages were available. Dance music was provided by Gail ! Robillard and his band. } Mrs. Hamelin said that the Association plans to sponsor a similar cruise next year. She anticipates an even larger turnout, as the reaction of those who embarked on Saturday's cruise was so over- whelmingly positive that most 'passengers' will that hooked in the sense of being stolen, but rather being crafted. Midland's Little Lake Park has arranged for an Saturday and Sunday afternoons, August 13 and 14 when all those people who have been wondering how beautiful are brought to colourful reality in rugs, will be able to see the work being done before their eyes. likely sign on again, friends looking for an accompanied this time by evening out in a unique August 13,14 setting, and who wish to support the continuing work for the retarded done by the Association. Rug hooking display and demonstrations at Museum Have you ever seen ugs being hooked? By we don't mean with several other ladies will be plying their handiwork in the Museum's Thor Hansen room during the two afternoons. These ladies, who are members of the Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association, are experts at rug hooking, and later in the summer will be participating in that organizations annual quilt and rug fair. Huronia Museum in nteresting display patterns The 1914 Model "T" Ford which Clint Truax has loaned to the Museum for the balance of the Mrs. John Stott, along season is drawing much comment from the many people who have seen it since it went on display. Probably the most ex- cited people who have viewed the car was a group from Taiwan who visited the Museum Sunday afternoon. They chattered away for a good quarter hour as they walked around = and around the vehicle A family from New York City who are holidaying at their cot- tage near Cedar Point spent a considerable time looking over the car on Sunday with the father explaining various aspects of the antique to his youngsters An English family who also visited Sunday afternoon left with the comment that they would have to come back because they hadn't been able to see everything during the nearly two hours they spent browsing around the Museum Huronia Museum and Gallery of Historic Huronia is open daily from 9.30 to 5.30 and Sunday from 11 to 5.30 Community calendar Wednesday, August 10 -- The Penetanguishene Free Public Library will be presenting "Robin and His Merry Men" at 2:30 p.m., Bayfield Park, in Penetanguishene. This live children's theatre is performed by the Road Show -- Young Actor's Theatre. Everyone is welcome and the admission is free. Also during the month of August, the Penetanguishene Library is holding a liquidation sale of used French and English books. Thursday, August 11 to Sunday, August 14 -- Alliston Potato Festival. There will be a Queen contest, sidewalk sale, midway, teen dance, flea market, horse show and much more. Friday, August 12 Saturday, August 13 -- Big Sisters Association of Huronia will be holding a tag day in Midland, Penetanguishene and Elmvale. Saturday, August 13 -- Garage Sale - Baby furniture, household furniture and numerous other items, at 23 Nelson Street, Penetanguishene, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13 -- Oldtimers' Fastball Tournament, starting 11:00 a.m. at the Elmvale ball park. Also a ladies' exhibition game, corn on-the-cob, snack bar and' refreshments. Sponsored by the Georgian Bay Oldtimers' hockey team. Saturday, August 13 -- The Mothers' Club of St. Mark's Church, Midland, will hold a rummage sale in the Parish House, Third Street, at 10 a.m. _ Sunday, August 14 -- The Waubaushene ratepayers will hold their next meeting at the Waubaushene Legion starting at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be a member of the area Ontario Provincial Police who will discuss police protection in the municipality with interested residents. Questions welcome. Wednesday August 17 -- A tea, garden party, and bake sale will be held at the Midland Lawn Bowling Club on south King St. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 2-5 p.m. The event is open to the public, no admission fee. Notice -- Total makeup and application demonstration every Thursday night, 7:00 p.m. at Curves Ahead, located at King and Yonge Streets, Midland. Phone now for ap- pointment 526-9884 Makeup Visage and J.B. Notice -- Free library service is available to all residents of Tiny Township and Tay Township at Penetanguishene Public Library. We have a well stocked library - alsoa good selection of French books. There is a catalogue of 16mm films in English and French available, and a projector for public use. Book ahead - The library also stocks some large print books for people with impaired eyesight. Talking books are available for the han- dicapped. Library hours: (Simcoe Street, Penetanguishene, 549-7164). Monday, 7-9 p.m. : Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. - Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. - Thursday, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. - Friday 2-5 p.m. and7-9 p.m. (also for July and August 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 1 p.m. -5 p.m.) Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Notice -- Canoe excursions are again being held at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Midland - led by naturalists - every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for July and August. Reservation in person or phone 526-7809 (family groups welcome) Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. No canoe experience necessary. For safety, all participants must. be-swimmers-and weigh.over 45 lbs. -- Organizers are invited to publicize their upcoming events free of charge in the Times Community Calendar. Please call the Community Calendar editor at 526-9369 or drop your message into the Midland Times office, 525 Bay Street. Gerlinde Mayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josef Mayer of Midland, graduated from Trent University, Peterborough with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and German. Ms. Mayer will continue her.education at the University of Freiburg, West Germany and at the Genre International D'Etudes Francaises~in Dijon, rance. : Nancy Barbara Denise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Denise graduated in diagnostic radio graphy on June 30, 1977 from the Toronto Institute of Medical Technology and Toronto Western Hospital. Nancy is a former graduate of Midland Secondary School and is now employed by Toronto Western Hospital. 'Patricia Marie Garraway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Garraway, Midland, has graduated with high honours from the three year' accounting and Finance Course at Seneca College, Toronto. Miss Garraway is presently employed with the Midland branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia. "f ed Kathryn Mary Gagnon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gagnon of Midland, graduated from Trent University, Peterborough with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature on June 3, 1977. She will be at- tending the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa in September. Delmarie Scherloski, 761 Yonge Street Midland, has been granted an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University, Toronto. Miss Scherloski is a graduate of Midland Secondary School. She is living and working in Midland for the summer months. Pes SF SF Te ee Eee ess | a Ready-Mix 8 Concrete SARJE # Call "Sam" 'Midland 526-7961 a for Fuzz" "Barrie 728-2460! 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