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Figures quoted in annual report Midland library circulation up 9 per cent With a $2,000 Wintario grant, and a steadily increasing circulation, Midland's public library has completed another year of successful growth and service to the com- munity. A Wintario grant is to be used within the Reference department. Reference librarian Catherine MacKenzie reports that 1,345 people used the new facility in 1975, with 104 people telephoning requests for information. The heaviest months for reference Professional Develop- library users were April, ment day at _ the May and October. A Reference room, and newspaper clipping file Miss MacKenzie ex- plained the department's facilities to them. Spring and fall programs of video cass- ettes on loan from the has been established and the tremendous job of re- cataloging continues. A group of public school librarians spent a THE WINNING is just beginning * Stickers are available at participating service stations. Ask forone. * Cash and merchandise prizes. * Puta sticker on your window. Listen to CKCB RADIO 1400 for details. Georgian Bay Regional Library Service generated great public interest. According to the annual report, 'The children's department becomes more lively all the time with a weekly story hour, live puppet shows and a growing interest from parents, schools and teachers."' Mrs. Eileen Goodburne is in charge of the boys and girls department atthelibrary. Displays of art and handicrafts continue to add colour and interest to the adult library. There were 26 such displays in 1975 ranging all the way from photographic art and painting to the work of the local teachable retarded. Head Librarian Helen PEN THEATRE Thurs, Fri_, Sat Mar. 11, 12, 13 THE DEVIL'S TRIANGLE also ENCOUNTER WITH THE UNKNOWN Sat Matinee | THE LITTLEST | HOBO Sun., Mon, Tues., Mar., 14, 15, 16 THE NIGHT PORTER CARNAL KNOWLEDGE ADMITTANCE TO PERSONS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER LOOK HERE FOR "Dining G& Entertainment COOKED Fullcourse meals and light lunches Snowmobilers Welcome Woodiand Beach Terrace WOODLAND BEACH 361-1300 The Windrifter Quiet, relaxed atmosphere overlooking Midland Harbour. : Highland Sr d, ' seen re a S ON A FAMILY RESTAURANTWITHA THE ULTIMATE IN FINE CUISINE ~<A ERIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND MENU LUNCH 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. TO SUIT ALL F 5 Come in and try Dinner -- by Reservation only. George's Chinese F cumall Renae ehociticke: Gourmet food prepared for your Call sein EUV Uitehaee one individual taste 526-9307 King St. and Hwy 12 Midland. 342 King Street, Midland 526-4851 UNDER NEW Excellent MANAGEMENT Overnight HOME Accommodations Weekend smorgasbord reservations advisable Fully licensed Banquet facilities Week-end parties accommodated Sandy Bay Hotel On Georgian Bay Midland Penetang 949-2245 \(G WATERGATE ap Steak House & Tavern ' Offers the finest steaks, seafood and service. Fully licensed. Business Men's Luncheon Monday-Friday 12:00-2:30 p.m. Weekend Entertainment Reservations Main St. Waterfront call 549-8671 Penetanquishene THE yi, 'inthe RESTAURANT & TAVERN RENOVATIONS COMPLETED ! Lunches: Hot & Cold Buffet.....'2.50 Dinner: Roast Beef Specialty....°4.00 Licensed Under LLBO TAKE-OUT SERVICE -- BEEF BURGERS FRENCH FRIES HOT DOGS -- FISH & CHIPS Hours -- Mon -- Closed Tues - Sun TOWN Dock 12noon-10p.m. raxe our 526-6622 nestauRANT 926-9221 am BAVARIAN HOUSE OF MIDLAND TAVERN ENJOY OUR SPECIALITY OF GERMAN CUISINE WITH A CANADIAN TASTE EXCELLENT DINING FACILITIES AND A MAGNIFICENT VIEW OVERLOOKING GEORGIAN BAY OPEN YEAR ROUND ~ AIR CONDITIONED FRI & SAT DANCING 9 PM - 1 AM Open Daily 12 Noon to 1 AM FOR RESERVATIONS CALL permnconr 534-3202 FULLY LICENSED BY LLBO LOCATED 2 MILES PAST MARTYR'S SHRINE (COMING FROM ) OFF HWY 12- CONCESSION RD 4 RR 1 MIDLAND Delaney conducted 26 interviews with prominent members of Canada's literary establishment, and these taped discussions were aired on CKMP radio. Writers Margaret Laurence and Gordon Aiken spent an evening in the library talking with book lovers from the community. More book nights are on the horizon, and Mrs. Delaney plans to continue her radio in- terviews, which have been favourably received by the listening public. The Midland public library was represented at all regional library workshops during the year. Mrs. Delaney also attended meetings of the Canadian and Ontario Library Associations. Reference librarian Catherine MacKenzie took part in two Faculty of Library Science workshops and gave an address on Canadian Reference materials at the Canadian Library Association meeting. The historic limestone building which houses the Midland Library came in for its share of attention in 1975. The exterior was painted, and the stair- wells re-plastered in places, and painted. The Midland Library has a stock of 31,488 books and they are being used. The library's an- nual report indicates that circulation is up from. 118,210 in 1974 to 119,302 in 1975 - an increase of nine per cent. Correction ! This paper advertised P.S.S. dance as March 23rd. It should have read March 13th 1976. mistakenly OF THE FORTIES P.S.S. 17 Piece Swing Band t COUNTRY MILL, MIDLAND Saturday March 13, 1976 Admission $5.00 per Person REFRESHMENTS Tickets available at Ted Light's T.V.and Jack Beauchamp T.V. Iceboat racing is a very touch and go sport, hinging around the weather. Wind is the one most important factor, and when there just isn't any, there is no racing. Such was the case last weekend when a number of enthusiasts got together at the Paradise Point docks in Port MeNicoll. First there was too much snow, then too much wind, then not enough. Photo by Peter Kraiker Cancer The Midland and District Unit of The Canadian Cancer Society's annual cam- paign for funds will be held April 5 to 10. The announcement was made by president Bill Randall at a directors meeting held at the Windrifter restaurant, Midland, in February. A committee of four will spearhead the campaign. The members will be Bill Randall, Jim Malcom, Dick Thompson of Midland and J.W. Rieeiem, evra of Penetanguishene. Mrs. Gertrude Walker campa of the Penetanguishene Branch of the District Unit reported on a Campaign Chairman's meeting she had attended in Toronto January 24-25. A one day Mastectomy Visitor's Training Seminar in Toronto, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society was attended by two members of the local branch, one from Midland and one from Penetanguishene. Dr. Roy Clark, Radiotherapist from Princess Margaret Hospital was _ guest speaker at the February BROOKLEA Motel & Dining Room Catering for Weddings, Banquets, Luncheons, Parties Meeting rooms available Highway 27 MIDLAND 526-9872 Adults $4.2 [MIDLAND MIDGET HOCKEY CLUB Presents STOMPIN' TOM CONNORS IN CONCERT CANADAS NO 1 COUNTRY ENTERTAINER Midland Secondary High School 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 11. Children 12 and under $2.° Advance ticket locations : | Phone John Armstrong at CKMP 526-2268 . Page 8, Wednesday, March 10, 1976 4 ee a a a ee ie PPL RPL OL LLP BLL LD PPP PD PIP PS \ PPP LPB PP PP PD PP 12 seminar. Jean Mickle, physiotheropist at Princess Margaret hospital demonstrated exercises patients could do after having a mastectomy. Mrs. Christine Smith discussed guidelines to use when visiting a mastectomy patient. A volunteer visits a patient upon the request of her doctor, never gives advice and information is confidential. Two women from the Midland and and District Unit are qualified as visitors to mastectomy patients. Mastectomy patients in other areas have found it. an in- valuable service and it is hoped doctors and patients in this area will benefit from it as well. Mrs. MacLean, chairman of Tran- sportation announced eight trips to Princess Margaret hospital with patients had been made by volunteer drivers during the month. She said there was a need for more drivers to provide this very necessary service. ign: April 5-10 Mire si. Rose Hawkesworth, in charge of dressings reported the Civinettes were doing an essential service for the Cancer' Society by making dressings for patients. She announced the Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors had volunteered to make gauze squares and she would meet with them soon. Education Juanita Rourke an- nounced there is a Smoking and Health Kit available for Grades 4 to 6. It will be placed in 26 schools as soon as per- mission is obtained through the area director of education. : : Shirely Mills of the Penetanguishene branch reported three educational films had been supplied to the health class of Penetanguishene _Seco- ndary School during the month of February. The next directors meeting of Midland and District Cancer Society will be held at the Windr- ifter Restaurant, Wed- nesday, March 17. chairman, Nurses' alumnae plan activities The March meeting of the St. Andrew's hospital alumnae was held in the hospital dining room on March 1. Special speaker Mr. Spencer, superintendent of nurses at the Mental Health Centre in Penetanguishene, spoke on differnet conceptions of mental health. Various units are in- volved at the centre and nurses work in ad- ministration, progra- mming, reality orien- tation, psycho geriatrix, and alcoholism. Mr. Spencer also spoke on involvement of all people, interest in patients, and kindness to all. A variety of events are being planned by the hospital alumnae for the next few months. A rummage sale is scheduled for May at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. July 24 is the date for the garage sale at 356 King Street, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A patchwork quilt is going to be raffled off at the garage sale. The alumnae will be providing snacks at the crafts festival slated for July 1-3. On April 5, a panel from Georgian College headed by Miss Brown will be discussing "Where is nursing at today", at a meeting of the alumnae at 8:00 p.m. at the hospital dining room. because it's true. ADMITTANCE CR: ice | 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER KING ST. MIDLAND i dream him up. His incredible bank robbery is all the more bizarre ... TECHNODLOR® From WARNER BPS QQ A WARNER COMMUNCATONS COMPU <x Nobody could Nitely 7." & 9."