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]Ruddy's deficit down $21,OOO over iastvyear The operating deficit of Whitby's Dr. J.O. Ruddy General Hospital dropped nearly $21,000 over 1979's loss to $112,700, the hospital's annual meeting was told last week. Finance director Bruce Brubacher said that for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, the hospital received grants from the Ontario Ministry of Health totaling $3,834,366 up f rom the previous year's $3,558,515. Private donations also rose from $5,821 in 1979- 80 to $19,612 for 1980-81, he said. 4"4But our working capital rose f rom $157,296 to $279,255 last year and from a finan- cial standpoint, is a healthier situation," Brubacher added. The largeat single category for expen- ditures was for in- patient services. That cost was $3,046,086 last year, up from 1979's $2,882,566. Out-patient service; also had an increase in spending going fromn $530,142 to $611,979. "This refleets an in- crease in emergency ward visits and a growth in our out- patient services."' The report also states that emergency visits rose last year from 14,331 to 15,704, the m0Y Hi there: First things first. Let me wish aIl Canadians a very happy Birthday. Stand up and be proud, you have a lot to be proud of. Well! Summer is upon us once again. The children are out of school, and as the- say "the living is easy". I hope you have an enjoyable sum- mer, but I hope you won't be too busy to let me know what's going on about town. I feel one of the things that has made Brooklin such a nice place to live in is its small town atmosphere. As of late, I have noticed that we seem to be losing our "together- ness. " With the prospect of expansion on our door- step, it is more important than ever to be concerned about our community. Don't give Up the rural at- mosphere. Be concerned in what goes on in your town. I will be happy to help you share your important events. Let me know what service clubs, churches, etc., are planning activities; who has an important anniversary; what children have won special awar- ds; anything you feel might be of interest. Have your news to me no later than Friday of the week preceding publication so I can meet my deadline. Now down to business.... MEADOWCREST GRADUATION Friday, June 19, saw 45 grade eig-ht students graduate from Meadowcrest Public School. The guest speaker for the occasion was William Nelson, highest recorded in the last five years. WHITBY retired Master of Teachers' College. Congratulations to ail the students are in order, especially to thoee 12 who received special awards. Prizes for proficiency went to Kim Torok for English, Shaelene Mclnmis for French, Knista Her- der for geography, Donna Fletcher for history, Greg Davis & Troy Hanson for mathemnatics, Lesley Shaddock for science, Dana Sue DeVeau for art, Alex Becz and Kelly Johnston for athletics. Awards to the outstanding students, that is the boy and girl with the highest overaîl academic marks, went to Kim Torak and Troy Hanson. For the first time, The Meadowcrest Advisory Council presented a student citizenship award. This is for the one special student who has excelled in academics, athletics and school participation. This year that honor went to Joni Koster. Kim Torok gave the valedictory address. Refreshments were followed by a dance. Much success in your future academic endeavours grads. FAREWELL TO MEADOWCREST PRINCIPAL After eight years of conscientious service to Meadowcrest Public School, William Batten will be leaving as principal. Next September will find him in a position as principal of Kathleen Rowe Public School, Whitby. I'm sure everyone will join in to say thank you for a job well done and best of luck in your new post. SIDEWALK SALE The Brooklin Business Association will hold their second annual sidewalk sale on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, fromn 10 a.m. to closing. Corne and MERCANTILE DEPT. STORE BRAND NAME FAMILY CLOTHING DISTINCTIVE MENS WEAR. SIZES Up TO XXXL. SYD SILVER FORMAI RENTALS. FASHIONABLE LADIES WEAR. SIZES 5 -20. BOYS AND GIRLS FROM SIZE 8 Up. A COMPLETE SELECTION 0F MENS CLOTHING FREE SHIRT, TIE,& GARMENT BAG WITH ANY REG. PRICED SUIT FREE PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1981, PAGE 7 check out the speclals to be offered by your local businessmen. BROOKLIN FAIR PARADE RESULTS The judges of the Brooklin Sprlng Fair Parade had a difficuit Urne making their decision this year due to the high quality and originallty of the twenty floats entered. When the results were in, the following came up as winners: most representative o! theme to Broolin Kinettes, special merit to Brook.lin Junior Farmers, most original to Whitby Jaycettes, most hunierous by Group 74, Brooklin, best commercial by Kurlie Kue and Brooklin Village Shop, and most beautiful by Cullen Gardens. Roxanne Reveler 655-4951 Brooklln Bakery (Be! ore noon Friday) 16 ft. $4 IN STOCK! M ft. - $7. 24 ft. - $84.« 28 fte - 5 ft. - $25.» 6 ft. - $341 STfPlADDgâ 2 ft. - $15.0 3 ft. -$3." 4 fte -$3." 3 ft. su,3" 6fÏ. - $8.* 7 fte - $54." s ft. - $10. 10Ofte - $»," 12 ft.- $110." MITCHELL BROTHIERS (;ASSELS & CHtIRCII ST BROOKLIN - 655-4991 of announces the opening of 66"-219 JuIy 2, 1981 (Thursday) WHITBY, ONTARIO LUN 5S1 (Gifts for ail ages & ail occasions.) (You'll love the prices!) Br(ok1 in B)yli nes 128 DUNDAS ST. W. BOX 224 timm m Mo Gifts Things'