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Port Perry Star, 25 Sep 1984, p. 6

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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Sept, 25, 1984 letters Fair Board says thanks ... Dear Sir: The Board of Port Perry Fair (Agriculture Society) would like to thank the "Star" for its most interesting cover- age of the Fair, both before and after it took place. The variety and number of photographs was great. We do appreciate this "prom- otion" of the Fair. At this time too, we must thank all who helped in any way in making our Fair the event that it was. We certainly appreciate all assistance given. To those who came 'Oppose (From page 5) own value three to five times in the area where it occurs. Each new dwelling means a broad- er tax base, so we all pay less for essential services. Most of all, we need the people. New residents bring with them new ideas and enthusiasms, new markets for local trades, and new kids for from far and near to enjoy our Fair we say "Thanks" also. We had visitors sign our Guest Book from England, Northern Ireland, Scot- land, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Barbadoes and the U.S.A. as well as from various pro- vinces of Canada and from right around home too. Thanks to one and all! See you next year! S. Diceman, President, Port Perry Agriculture Society. homes our schools. All these things build a better community. To paraphase an ancient greybeard from the 1950's, "Don't look at development as a problem, it's an opport- unity!" Let's make sure it's done right, but make sure it's done. Yours truly, Glen Morehouse, Seagrave. chatterbox (continued) answers. He says in the same news release that "'there are certain costs that result from factors beyond our control, such as the value of the Cana- dian dollar and interest rates. These have to be passed on to the consumer." Sure Tom. That's a nice argument. Too bad it doesn't work for most average Canadians when they go looking for a pay hike and tell their employers that they need 8.6 per cent because there are certain costs beyond their control, like the electric bill each month. Too bad the Ontario Energy Board didn't tell Hydro to hold the line at five per cent, or even less. Yea, too bad for the aver to bal age consumer fighting ce the family budget each month But take heart. Mr. Campbell tells us that Hydro "remains committed to its goal of keeping rate increases at or below the inflation level over the decade of the 1980's " Can you believe it? SHORT TERM CERTIFICATES 30-119 Days 11% (Minimum $50,000) 90 - 364 Days 10%% (Minimum $5,000) J GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES 1 Year Annual Interest 12 1/8% (Minimum $500.) mR \ Rates sutyect to Change without Notice STANDARD TRUST 165 Queen Street, PO Ron 13 Port Perry, Ontario | OB 1N0 Telephone 985.8415 Utica Hall dance on Saturday Utica & Area News by Vera Brown There will be Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. Church and Sunday School at 11:15 a.m, all being held this week in Utica United Church. There will be a euchre in the Hall this Friday at 8 p.m. On Saturday evening the Hall Board is holding a dance. . Mr. and Mrs. David Bradstreet and Jesse of Toronto visited Mrs. Crosier on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Beare of Fillmore, Sask. and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wallace of Port Perry called on Mrs. Crosier on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers of Scarborough called on the William Browns on Sunday afternoon. A warm welcome is extended to Mrs. Millie Lapp who is living in the front part of the Taylor home. Mrs. Lapp is Judy's grandmother and has moved here from Markham. Mrs. Helen Goslin attended a family corn roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Arbuckle and family in Nestleton on Saturday. Sunday supper guests with Helen were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hartwick and sons of Kincardine. Best wishes go to Helen this week as she will be entering Oshawa Hos- pital on Wednesday for surgery. Kathy and husband Don Trump Hospital Auxiliary hold first meeting of the fall by Luella Graham On Monday, Sept. 17th the Port Perry Comm- unity Hospital Ladies Auxiliary held their first meeting of the fall in the new wing of the hospital. - The President Joyce Taylor opened the meet- ing by all repeating the Auxiliary prayer. She then hoped we all had had a good summer holiday, and ready with lots of vim and vigor to start our fall activities. Betty Hodgins then spoke for a short time and thanked everyone, who had worked on the yard sale last summer on such a hot day, and said the sale was a real success. Reports were given by the different officers. Ileen Pugh gift shop buyer said we are low on babies knitted outfits, and anyone who could give their time to knit they would be most appreciated. Hazel Coates will gladly supply wool for same. The maternity wing has had a busy summer with 15 girls and 22 boys arriving there. Grace Beacock, a well-known lady was with us to present a beautiful scrap book to the Children's Ward. Mr. Brown was also with us and said he was glad to see the Auxiliary * Cherries *Apricots *Beans *Peas *Corn *Mixed Vegetables *Carrots *4 Kinds of Berries *Peaches MacMILLAN ORCHARDS - WHITBY - 686-2531 686-0388 back in activity and hoped we would be satisfied with the new kitchen equipment. Thelma McCreight reported on the adult volunteers and said she needs more help espec- ially in physiotherapy and would be very pleased to have anyone volunteer. The gift shop inventory sale is being held on October 12th. ) aN ny V.\ Na [8 Hy 4 Ladies this is a splendid opportunity to do your Christmas gift buying at the Hospital Gift Shop. The Fall conference is being held in Peterbor- ough on October 23. Our Auxiliary dance is also being held Nov. 3. Mary then moved the meeting adjourn after which followed a delic- ious lunch served by Ann Cornish and Winnie Phillip. will be staying at the apartment in Utica Yo look after things while mother is away. Mrs. Eileen Slute attended the Canadian Iris Society meeting in Hamilton on Saturday. On Sunday Lorne and Eileen were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Slute at their home in Robin- glade Estates to cele- brate Jeffrey's 2nd birthday, and then went on to the Lindsay Fair. Congratulations to Mr. Kenneth Slute on receiv- ing several prizes for his Simmental Cattle. Recent visitors with the Sutcliffes were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller of Mississauga and Doris Bray and boys. There was a Jack and Jill dance held in Utica Hall on Saturday evening for Tommy Bray who is to be married in October. neighbour in U.S.A. Who says 40 is over-the-hill? In Uxbridge, the Heritage Trek to Cataw- issa, Pennsylvania gets underway this Sunday with a little different twist. This year, nine men from the community will run the 500 miles to their "twinned" The 500 mile run will begin this Sunday morning and will pass through Port Perry at about 8:20 a.m. Each man will run a five mile interval, with a minimum of 10 miles per day. Jack Ballinger, organizer of the run, told the Star Monday morning that the amazing thing about the run is that all nine men are over 40 years of age, with the oldest about 55 years old. Catawissa and Uxbridge, who share a Quaker Heritage, were twinned about three years ago and since then the communities have taken turns visiting each other in what has become known as the 'Heritage Trek". CHILDREN'S SNOW SUITS CHILDREN'S SHOES by Savage CHILDREN'S SWEATERS by Zephyr Knit LADIES DRESSES by Chas Carroll -- Ruby Lou LADIES SWEATERS by Barbara Sue -- Knit Parades LADIES SHOES by Tender Tootsies, Celebrity Wool & Acrylic MEN'S SWEATERS CARDIGANS & PULLOVERS . MEN'S PLAID JACKETS Lined, by Bell Shirt Company. MEN'S VIYELLA SHIRTS MEN'S COATS by London Fog A.W. BROCK DEPT. STORE QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY (Merchandise Not Necessarily as Illustrated.) En rs I YE p-- a Ci wR ----

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