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[4 E38 TPE Ay RA PI SA BIL TES PER Sh RIAN AR Ca TR GERRY, WER LAR SHH UY) Fis Mr. Charles Black (left) with his brother Rev. Wm. Black has had a two-week visit here in Port Perry. It was the first time ever in Canada for. Charles who lives in Dunoon, Scot- land. During his two weeks in this cou Canada and Canadians. Scotsman much im "with his first visit to Canada "I suppose the biggest 'thing that sticks in my mind" about Canada is -the -im= Jnense scale of. the en- terprise. Everything is done in such a big way. And the sheer voltmie of land for use, and the actual size of the roadways is amazing. . These are the words of Mr. Charles Black who is visiting Canada for the first time. He is from Dunoon, Scotland, in the district-of Argyll, about thirty miles from Glasgow. --Mr: Black arrived in Canada on October 13, and has been staying in Port Perry with of the United Presbyterian Church. In his two-week visit, Charles Black hasn't been able to see very much of the country," but what he 'has seen' has impressed him. Aside from what he calls the bigness of everything, he is also struck by the "evidence of affluence." And he can't - get over the numbers of such ® things as car dealerships, and Kentucky fried chicken outlets, Mr. Black, who serves on the Education Authority in his- home." province "is especially -- impressed with: what he has seen at the Port _ Perry High School. "The whole atmosphére, 'he says, "is wonderful. There is no fuss. Everything runs very smoothly, and the behavior of the students is very good. And the facilities, especially -the technical equipment are amagzing." kink Mr. Black has been in the bakery business in Scotland for close to 50 years. He owns six bake-shops and a large bakery. So, naturally, he is interested in the operation of Flamingo Pastries, He says it: is. amazing that a whole: business can be built around one item-butter tarts, and hoy that item can sell at ® such a low price. In Scotland, N he says he is almost forced by the competition to "produce a varied assortment of baked goods, and this just 'creates more head-aches." Mr. Black says that being in, Port Perry during the recent provincial - elections was very interesting, and he * found that -politicians and -_ political critics "are very _frank- "and candid." ntry, he has made some interesting observations on bY bo \ pressed Referring to the récent visit of Alexei Kosygin, Mr . Black says he finds it a little 'strange that Canada should - be trying to make friends with the Russians, Charles Black will be returning to Scotland this Sunday. When asked if he 'has plans to make another visit ta Canada, he says, "I sure do, and the next time I'll bring my wife with me." TORONTO -- A total of $38,395,000 in sales from 75,357 applications for the 1971 - 72 Series of Canada' Savings Bonds through the Payroll Savings Plan has been achieved to date by Ontario organizers in the current campaign. Campaign officials say they are very pleased with-- the results and note that the current level of sales is 10.4 per cent higher than that of last year at the same time. The CSB Payroll Savings' campaign is being conducted in more than 2,500 establish- ments throughout the Province by a 42-man force of "organizers headed by .Camapaign co-directors A. F. Francis of Toronto and D. Tum clecks back A person can gain an extra hour sleep this week-end, if retiring at regular hour. At midnight, Saturday October 30, time should be turned back' one hour to end daylight saving time for another year. To avoid the temptation of staying up for an extra hour, first. crawl into bed, then turn the hands on your watch back one hour, -- and go to sleep. 'Sale of Savings Bonds his brother, Rev. Wm. Black increased over 1 970 R. Dattels of Kitchener. This year marks the 26th anniversary of Canada 'Savings Bonds. The new series provides an annual yield of 7.19 per cent if held to maturity in nine years. Sales to date in the Oshawa area . total $1,061,000. -Organizer for the area is D. R. Loader. Will honour "Qld Bills" The traditional "Old Bills' Night" staged alternately between the Port Perry and the Uxbridge Legions every Spring was greatly missed when not held this year. This will be rectified shortly when "Old Bills" from Port Perry and area will be honoured guests at the annual Remberance Day Banquet to be held in the Legion Hall on Saturday, November 6. World War should contact the Legion Branch, -the president Michael Hlozan or Dist. Dep. Commander John Maw, for further in- formation and tran- sportation if necessary. Veterans of the ug "PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1971 -- 13 og AR -- Wed 2 John Howard Society i helps former inmates Jail is a place of grey walls and clangingdoors and where hope is a long way off. * /Time was, when men or women discharged from prisons faced a life almost more hopeless than jail it- self: . That was before the John Howard Society was formed. Now, jails or prisons are known as correctional. in- stitutions and that change is due in no small way to the society. Financial aid to the former inmate is available through the society, which is in turn a member of and largely dependent on the Oshawa-Whitby United Appeal, , At 'one time this-was an . almost. impassable road, where jobs = were not available to former inmates. Without a job a man quickly returned to crime -- and then, again, to jail. 'But now, John Howard volunteers -- lawyers, . clergymen and businessmen --offer counsel, job finding assistance, .a place to live, and just as important, a new and 'healthy outlook. sprouts from the beginnings of self- respect. The help is needed because the newly released prisoner finds decisions difficult after the strict routine and regimentation of "life in prison, . Through' the: John Howard Society's activities, - the shock of adjustment is cushioned. With the help of a sympahetic advisor, a new and productive life begins to unfold, When helping the man find® a job which is so important for a self-respect, the John Howard Society is always truthful with the potential - employers in stating that the man has been in prion. Some firms are very to employ a man with a record. un- derstanding, but some refuse' The society has appealed to. the minister of 'justice to- allow 'a man's record to be erased after he has served . his sentence, This would help in giving the released man a better opportunity to become a productive member of society. The local branch of the society, established eight years ago through the efforts of Mr. and, Mrs. Harold McNeil, is now instrumental in assisting. many men from the Oshawa area as well as others who come to Oshawa seeking employment in "industry. By Miss Lynn Deeth and Mrs. Jane Milne "| "Astrononiically, the earth, the sun, the moon, and the planet Mars are all in mathematical alignment for the scheduled blast-off. What bugs me is my horoscope." PORT PERRY, ONTARIO 24" Vanity . . . 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