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J.J. Gibson, former reeve of Port Perry and warden of Ontario County celebrated his 80th birthday, March 27, with more than 100 friends and relatives at his home in Port Perry. With J.J. in this photo are his wife Hazel and son Bill. Former Ont. Warden celebrates 80th year Well over 100 friends, relatives and acquaintances were. present March 27 to help J.J. Gibson celebrate his 80th birthday. J.J. was born March 26, 1902 in Victoria County. He enjoyed considerable success as a businessman and municipal politician, first as a councillor in Port Perry and then as reeve of this community for 12 years from 1956 to 1968. He served one term in the prestigious office of Warden of Ontario County. . Several former wardens o the County were in attend- ance at the birthday party held at his home'on Perry Street in Port Perry. © ECONOMY COMPACT STANDARD & FULL SIZE INCOME TAX RETURNS FARM - BUSINESS - PERSONAL Also Computerized Bookkeeping. ALEX J. SHEPHERD 250 Queen St., Port Perry CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT _ J.J.'s wife Hazel, sons Bill and John, and daughters Ruby and Isobel assisted Mr. Gibson on the receiving line while son George, living in B.C., and unable to attend, completed a perfect week- end with a long distance "happy birthday" phone call. The family was especially pleased that son Bill was able to attend the birthday party. He suffered serious injuries in a construction accident three years ago and is now in a wheel chair. J.J. took the opportunity to extend wishes of health and happiness to his many friends, whom 'he - fondly refers to as the "young of all ages." 985-7031 | ANEW PONTIAC © LOWRATES © LONG TERM LEASING © TRUCK RENTALS PEL "PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10VANEDWARO DRIVE, PORT PERRY - 085-8474 OPEN: Weekdays to9 P.M; Fridays to 6P.M. Saturdays todPM, Ad * GET READY TO EN by Mrs. E. Heron The Brooklin Horticulture members, of whom several from Ashburn are included, enjoyed a real treat on March 24th when Mr. William Bradburn of Oshawa showed beautiful slides of wild flowers; several commented they had no idea there were so many different wild flowers grow- ing and not too far from home. , A very interesting date to look forward to and to mark on your calendar is May the 4th at 8 p.m. There is to be a fashion show and several other special things included. The evening is called "spring into summer, neutical and nice' and will be held at the Thunderbird golf club. Several stores from Port Perry will be involved and an oil painting will be given for a door prize. "This is all sponsored by the Kirk Guild. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher and Mrs. Evelyn Lynde have enjoyed a trip to Florida where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynde at Alcoa and Mrs. Dorothy Tunney of Kississimee and PORT PERRY 'STAR -- Wed. April 7, 1982 -- 7 other friends in the area. Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Gardner and Jean recently were Mr, and Mrs. David Mann, and Mr. Rees Williams of Toronto. Mr. Larry Stank and Mr. Jim Pinder of Chalk Lake and Mrs. Bob Ervine and son Stephen of Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rowe and daughter Penny of Winnipeg spent last week at their parents home Mr. and Mrs. E. Heron. Palm Sunday was well recognized last Sunday morning when the Jr. and Sr. choir joined by several of the congregation and led by Rev. McEntyre, marched around the church. waving palm branches while singing "Hosanna Loud Hosanna. The junior choir sang "I'll be a Sunbeam' and the sr. choir sang "He's still the King of Kings" during the service. Rev. McEntyres message was "Is Faith ecstasy or Agony?" There will be a Good Friday service in the church on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 18th is Laity service and is being pre- pared by several members "la ; Bl{ Ashburn area news of the congregation. A special missionary weekend is coming up on April 24th and 25th at Burns when Dr. Clement Ndovie from Malaive will be the guest speaker and show slides on his work there. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. [---- P&B LAWN ORNAMENTS SPRING RE-OPENING GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 9th Shop early for planters, birdbaths, fountains and colourful lawn ornaments. OPEN EVENINGS - & WEEKENDS DURHAM ROAD 57 (1 Mile South of Hwy. 7A) Blackstock - 986-5604 JOY LIFE IN THE WONDERFUL Enjoy the Good Life on a New DECK We have all you'll need to build a beautiful deck to relax on this summer. BUILD IT NOW & SAVE! 1 x6 Pressure Treated .... 33¢ ft. 2x4 Pressure Treated .... 41¢ft. 2 x 6 Pressure Treated .. 61%2¢ ft. 4x4(8&10ft. lengths)... 82¢ ft. TRELLIS from 2.95 ea. DURAL PAINT Interior - Exterior acrylic latex. Ideal for priming drywall. gallon $6.95 VANITIES with one-piece moulded marble top. White 24" x 18" .... $89.95 WOODGRAIN 24" x 18" .... $95.50 WHITE ; 30" x18"... $103.95 Assembled Kit Form SHED B. Assembled Kit Form SHED C. Assembled Kit Form $473.91 $353.91 $454.65 $334.65 $471.72 $351.72 Other Sizes Available on request. (e]V]]e]lgTe centre 11 VANEDWARD DRIVE (OSHAWA ROAD) PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - 985-7391