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FG Te A CI a 'Fred Dayes, by Joyce Kelly Our community was saddened to hear the passing of an esteemed citizen Mr. Mervyn Graham after a lengthy illness. Mr. Graham passed away Friday evening in Port Perry Hospital. The funeral is on Monday after- noon from McDermott- Panabaker Funeral Chapel, Port Perry. Sympathy is extended to his daughter Grace (Mrs. Don Pargeter) and son Roy both of Port Perry and to their families, also to brother Oscar Graham and sister Mrs. EdnaBradley. Also sorry to learn of passing of Mrs. Murray Werry of Deep River. Sympathy to Murray a Cartwright native, to their family and to her brother-in- law Roy Werry of Black- stock. Weekend guests of Mrs. Harold Crawford, Janice and Ken were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shields and Lindsay of Collingwood, Garry Beechey of Toronto. Anne and Lisa Edgerton were Saturday afternoon guests. There were 9 tables at the euchre party sponsored by the Senior Citizens on Tues- day evening with the follow- ing winners 1. Ann Taylor - 89; 2. Flora Samells - 79; 3. Lloyd Fawns - 78; 4. Harold Swain - 75; 5. Ella Venning - 74; 6. Susie Harris - 74; Low - Weir Swain. Draws - 1. Meta Swain; 2. Anne Taylor; 3. Harold Swain. This is the season for Public Speaking Contests. The Intermediate School Final will be February 15 1:30 p.m.; the Junior School Final will be Wed. Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. The Public is welcome to attend either or -- both of these fine contests at Cartwright Central Public School. ' On Sunday afternoon in spite of many snowblocked lanes - there was a good attendance at the United Church Family Skating * party held at the rink from 4 p.m. to 5:30p.m. This was followed by a delicious pot luck supper at the Church. On Thursday evening the members of the Blackstock United Church Session held their meeting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. John Smith, Whitby. Following the business meeting Mrs. Smith served a lovely lunch. On Sunday morning at the United Church the impress- ive services of -the installat- ion of Stewards and the Induction of Elders were held. New Stewards are Dalton Doreell, David Larmer, Gerald Kelly, Pete Reid, Linda Bradburnand Vetha Giles. New elders are Kathleen Dorrell, Jim Marlow, Edith McLaughlin and Doreen VanCamp. Mr. Smith preached a fine sermon on Confining Reluctance. Weather permitting there . will be a bus going to the Fair Convention in Toronto on Wed. Feb. 17 leaving at 8:15 a.m. Any interested fair board members please call Bob Swain or Joyce Kelly. The third annual Robert Fletcher Memorial Bonspiel was held on Saturday at the Blackstock Curling Club. Eighteen rinks competed in a very keen day of curling which featured many close games requiring the last stone to determine the winner. President Ted Kemp welcomed everyone to a delicious roast beef banquet prepared and served by the Blackstock Ladies Curling Club. After Grace said by Joyce Kelly and the Toast to the Queen hearty appetites were soon satisfied. Neil McLaughlin gave the customary thanks to the ladies. Cameron Porter, schedule manager gave the standings of all eighteen rinks. Diana Fletcher on behalf of her mother and brother Scott presented the Bob Fletcher Trophy to the Bonspiel winners - Gary and Nancy McConnell and Brian and Carolyn Morton. Close behind were the second place winners - Merrill, Valerie and Dale VanCamp and Janet Ford. Third place winners were Jim and Susan Swain, Don and Louise Swain. Just two points behind gained by winning both games as well were Doreen VanCamp, Lawrence VanCamp Elizabeth Kelly and Rob Graham but out of the prize money. President Ted gave a special welcome to Don and Heather Jones from Australia who had enjoyed their day of curling. Neil McLaughlin conducted Some draws with the winners being Helen Nesbitt, Janet Ford, Sharon Wilson, Mark Howsam, Doreen VanCamp, Merrill VanCamp, Sandra Hoskin and Ken Crawford. The remainder of the evening was enjoyed by dancing to the music of Dennis Francis of Ross Jack- man. Mr. and Mr5. Garth Jonah of Trenton and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cooksey of Trenton enjoyed the day at the Bon- spiel and were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Moore and Todd. Thé theme of the Black- ~ stock Women's Institute meeting held in the Town Hall on Feb. 3 was Canadian Industries. After the Grace and a tasty dessert luncheon, served by Mrs. Adams and her group, was enjoyed, all Blackstock area news paticipated in the singing of the Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Sleep, President, welcomed those present. The minutes were read by Mrs. Samells and approved. Two "thank you" letters were received, one from Mrs. Hoogeveen and the other from the Friendly Visitors organizat- ion. The Friendly visitors would still appreciate bits of wool and other materials for crafts. Donations can be left at Gail Malcolm's, Black- stock. Notice was given of a Microwave oven dem- onstration in February. It was announced all bills were paid including the fee to the District, Mrs. Shortridge is convenor for the next cater- ing to the Lion's Club dinner February 17. The Officers Conference takes place May 4-6. It was decided to send in the fee for this Conference with hopes that we will have a delegate attending. A block for a quilt for the Erland Lee home was requested from each W.I. branch. Mrs. Shortridge offered to do one for our branch. Several W.I. ladies helped with the quilt- ing at Mrs. Samells during the past month. A motion was made that we make a quilt to be shown and raffled off at our Fall Fair. Mrs. Martyn was appointed to buy the materials and plan for this project. The O.N.O. are given a donation for the use of their dishes. The roll Call "How do you conserve energy in your home' proved that most do try to conserve in some ways. Mrs. Adams Convenor for 'Canadian Industries" read the motto "People are great manufacturers, Some make good, some make trouble and some make excuses.' She said it was a motto each could ponder for herself. Mrs. Adams had arranged (Turnto page27) Region to issue tenders for 16 new light, heavy trucks Durham Region will issue tenders for replacement of 16 light and heavy trucks at an estimated total cost of about $260,000. The Region will be re- placing 12 light trucks and four heavy trucks as council gave approval for the ten- dering process last week. The total is offset by a disposal value of about $40,000 for the sale of the old vehicles. The net cost of the new vehicles will be covered by subsidy from the provincial government. Council was told that the vehicles to be replaced all are five and six years old, and have well over 100,000 km. One light truck has 287,000 km. 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