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18 - PORT PERRY STAR ERPS Tb SERS RAR SAGER HET Y ddd YI NERA obi "\ - Tuesday, duly 9,1970 MR. AND MRS. GLEN WANAMAKER of Port Perry admire handcrafted baskets on display in the Head School. The baskets were made by the local Mississaugau Indians on Scugog Island from Sweetgrass, and ash and elm bark. 'TIGER BY THE TAIL Styrmo Lauds Museum Future The Lake Scugog Histori- cal Qociety has a "tiger by the tail." This was the deccription of the potential of the new Scugog 'Shores Historical Museum given Sunday at the official opening by guest speaker V. N. Styrmo, a mu- seums advisor with the De- partment of Public Records and Archives. Mr. Styrmo said the mu- seum has a fine foundation and a good beginning and the only direction now 'is onward and upward". The Historical Society has started something "that lit- erally has no end--you've got a tiger by the tail". Mr. Strymo said the mu- seum should cease to be a once-in-a-lifetime event and should change its appearance and approach. periodically to maintain interest. MUSEUM'S ROLE The role of the museum, he said, is to: Collect, preserve and re- Mrs. Aileen Kane shows hér husband Jack the bouquet of roses she was presented at the official opening of the Scugog Shores Historical Museum Sunday in special recog nition of the couples contribution toward the success of and Donald McQuat, Archiv- the museum. RAPA ih ai Ade edeaidicudo nn bien eda atinoc '| community, and moreover to 'Rev. Reeves Dedicates 4 New Scugog Museum "In memory of those men and women who were here before us and to the enrich- ment of all those who shall come here in pursuit of knowledge of past days and a former way of life." With these words Rev. - Mark Reeves of Port Perry United Church dedicated the new Scugog Shores Histori- cal Museum Sunday at the official opening. Speaking to about 200 peo- * -ple.who had gathered for the occasion, Rev. Reeves said the building, which, by the favor of God and the labor of man, has been converted into a museum embodies the obligation to preserve the treasures of the past. These treasures, he said, will remind us of our debt|gua to those who have gone be- fore. "Therefore, let us give thanks to Almighty God, for honoring this undertaking with success, let us remem. ber those in whose name this place is dedicated and let us consecrate ourselves tq safe- ding this museum - that it mhy be a source of joy and thankfulness to genera- tions to come." A short prayer of dedica- tion followed. Reach Central School No. 3 store all those articles and objects that reflect the his- tory and heritage of the com- munity; Research the related data and culture accurately and present this information to the public in a way that can be understood and enjoyed; In co-operation with school authorities, prepare lectures and study programs with mu- seum- material related to current courses in social stu- dies that will be a meaning- ful and expanding adjunct to existing school resources and curriculum; Become involved with lo- cal tourist industry to pro- vide additional entertaining attraction to visitors to the provide an insight into the community and its history and heritage. CO-OPERATION Mr. Styrmo also congratu- lated. the Society on the co- operation it had achieved among the groups participat- ing. "I must say that it speaks well for an area where three communities can co-operate and support a project such as this. "Certainly this is a far- sighted move and each com- munity has recognized the value and future potential of this museum projeét", he said. Mr! Styrmo brought greet. ings from James Auld, min. ; ister of Records and Archives ist of Ontario. Report Cards, Trophies Presented To Students On Friday morning, June 26 under cloudy skies, Reach Central No. 2 school at Green- bank held avery impressive graduation on\the school lawn. h Mr. Rowe, the principal spoke .to the students and parents commenting on. this being doubly meaningful and | sad for him , since this year he is losing Grades 7 and 8 | to the High School. Mr. Rowe presented Grade 7 students with their report cards. He then called on Mr. Armour McMillan to present the McMillan trophy, given for the highest academic marks during the year. Mr. McMillan told the students this is a very privileged gen- eration with all the many opportunities for higher educ- ation. He said he found it a pleasure to be able to present the trophy to students from Grades 7 and 8 this year. Receivingthe trophy for Grade 7 was Susan Underwood. Each year the teachers vote on students who have the ability to get along with both teachers and fellow stud- ents. Prizes for Grade 7 went to Miss Congeniality, Marie Timms and Mr. Congeniality, Calvin 'Nichols. Mrs. Wilmot Phair presented the Grade 8 students with their report cards and Mr. McMillan called on Mrs. Rodd Foster to come to the front and be with her son, John, who received the trophy for Grade 8. This is the third member of this family to receive this honour. Receiving Miss Congeniality 'for Grade 8 was Debbie Lap- pin and Mr. Congeniality was Donald Beaton. "Mrs. Wilmot Phair donated a new trophy this year to the student showing "Daily effort and yearly improvement" and she presented' this io Dale Billings. A special Citizenship award donated and presented by Mr. Lawrence, Grade 6 teacher, went to David 'Jordan. During the year many sports events take .place: hockey, basketball, soccer, and softball. The softball teams are in a schedule with the winners being given the pleasure of playing the teach- ers. This year Earl Barr and his team were the victors. . Mr. Lawrence with the help of the Grade 8 students have a Tabloid Meet and this year 'Ron Jarvis and his team receiv- ed the prize. On June 24 the field day was held in Greenbank park. Kick the bean bag, races, soft- ball throw through the hoop, running broad jump weresome of the events. After points were tallied Vickie Millar and Mary Lou Maschke tied for the girls. A skipping contest was agreed on to break' the tie with Vickie Millar the winner. Terry Till was the winner for the boys. Mr. Rowe presented gifts to Debbie Lappin and Darlene Watts for being his milk maids and office help during the year. As a token of appreciat- ion and affection, Mrs. Phair and Mr. Rowe were presented with a gift from the graduat- ing classes. This brought to a close the 1970 graduation exercises. [' - Graduates Joel Albert Cawker, son of Mr.and Mrs. Albert Cawker, Port Perry, who graduated in June from the University of Toronto receiving his diploma as a Bachelor of Applied Science * (Civil Engineering). Joel is presently employed by H.G. Acres Co. Ltd., Con- sulting Engineers. L Museum (Continued MRS. NASMITH Snipping the first ribbon on behalf .of the residents of the Village of Port Perry was Mrs. Florence Nasmith, She mentioned in a short speech some of the early settlers in Port -- such as the Brocks and Carnegies -- and their contribution to the village. Grant Christie, a former reeve of the township of Reach and a former Ontario County warden, cut the rib- bon for the residents of Reach. Opening the museum on behalf of the citizens of Scu- gog Island was Stewart Nes- bitt, a long-time resident of the Island who spoke briefly on his forefathers, some of whom were among the first settlers. INDIAN REGALIA Representing the Mississ- augau Indian tribe on the Is- land were Mrs, Ina Goose and her son Arnold Goose. The couple added colour to the ceremony by turning out in full Indian regalia. Mr. Goose wore a chief's yellow, red and white feather- ed headdress complete with a buckskinoutfit. Mrs. Goose donned a single feather in her headband to go along with the buckskin. After the ceremony the dignitaries filed into the school for their first look at the display. The public fol- lowed later. The main attractions were exhibited in the Head School with added attractions at the Head Church where refresh- ments were also served. : JOINT SERVICES Port Perry United Church The Church of the Ascension Anglican 'During July & Sunday, Aug- ust 2nd, a service for the two congregations will be held each Sunday at the United Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. W. M. Reeves in charge. YOU are invited to worship with us. PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. W. Mark Reeves, B.A. Minister There will be a service each Sunday in July and on Sun- day, August 2nd at 9:45 a.m. - ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. William Black, F.R.G.S. SUNDAY, JULY 12th-- Sdme Lakeside Scenes-- "Social service on the shingled Beach" Utica Anniversary 12th July -- 2:30 p.m. "Shoestring Faith or Radiant * Religion?" PORT PERRY y Pastor A. Hern SUNDAY, JULY 12th-- 9:50 a.m.--Bible School for all ages 11:00 a.m.--Morning Worship 7:00 p.m.--Evening Service United Church of Canada . |SCUGOG Pastoral CHARGE Rev. George Teskey SUNDAY, JULY 12th-- SCUGOG--9:45 a.m. PROSPECT--11:00 a.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH. "Rev. R. Batten, Rev. |, MacLean 10 a.m.--Family Bible Hour 11° am.--Morning Worship 7 p.m.--Evang, Service KS tJ wb