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So a Ima 58 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 20, 1987 G.M. Choir helps United Church celebrate Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly The Centennial Celebrations of the United Church began in grand style on Sunday with the impressive evening of music presented by the General Motors Choir. An excellent crowd was welcomed by Celebra- tion Chairman Joyce Kelly. Mr. Pete Thrasher was M.C. for his choir's performance which includ- ed a wide variety of music styles. During the intermission Rev. Dale Davis led an old time hymn sing with church pianist Linda Kyte ac- companying. It was a great evening of entertainment. ' Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gerritt Jr., onthe recent passing of Jerry's mother last week. Warmest community. Better health is wished for Rebec- ca Helsdon and Shirley Wheeler who are both patients in Oshawa Hospital and to Mrs. Rhoda Larmer who is in Bowmanville Hospital. Very happy birthday wishes are extended to two of our "young . ladies." Mrs. Florence Samells was 80 on Jan. 16th while Mrs. Florence -Larmer hit the same plateauon the 19th. Best wishes for many happy returns to both of you.* On Sunday, Don and Shirley Gib- son and family entertained Shirley's parents Mr. and Mrs." Merlin Dowson and her sister Mr. and Mrs. Dave Obee all of Port Perry. This ~~ family dinner party was in celebra- I'he Ontano Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction program (OFFIRR Plus) is designed to teduce your farm debt by covenng part of the interest costs. OFFIRR Plus, a $246 million three- year program, applies to both long-term and operating debt. It can reduce the interest rate on farm loans to as low as 8%. thoughts from the' 'tion of Mrs. Dowson"s birthday. In the YMCA Floor Hockey the Maroon Team defeated the Black 4-2. Scoring for the winners were Brendon Agnew 3 and Donnie Cliff while Mike Leach scored both goals for the Blacks. Wintario is coming to Blackstock on March 26: It will be filmed from CCPS under the sponsorship of the Blackstock and District Lions Club. Two hundred tickets will be available from any Lions member. More details will be available later. As a result of the Lioness World Service Project for the Aged, the Blackstock and District Lioness Club has donated a new stove to the Cartwright Senior Citizens Club. This will be installed in the. Town Hall and should benefit anyone who uses these facilities. Congratulations to Bill and Ruby Johnson who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with an Open House on Sat. afternoon. Their son Willy and daughter Linda Stiles, their spouses and families hosted this happy event to honour their 'parents. -! A surprise dinner party was held for Mrs. Florence Larmer on Sat. by her family, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Attending with the guest of honour was Miss Edna Larmer and Mrs. Flora Samells of Blackstock, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Larmer and Brent of Parkhill, Mr. And it can cover as much as $360,000 worth of farm debt annually, OFFIRR Plus also includes an Adverse \ npleted applavons ater than Nay IR, 1987 and Mrs. Allen Larmer and Paul of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Larmer, Roxanne, Erin and Ryan of Blackstock, Mr. and Mrs. Ted McMahon and Brenda of Blackstock and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Szemiot (Shelley) of Oshawa. Over the after- noon, friends and close neighbours from Cavan and the Blackstock - area plus nieces and nephews from Bowmanville, Oshawa and Picker- ing came by to wish her well. Congratulations to Peter Kristensen and Therese Deschamps who were married in the Eglise Sacre-Coeur on Saturday, The reception was held at the Ramada Hotel, Toronto. Peter and Therese will make' their home in Toronto. Among the guests were his parents John and Lisa Kristensen and all the members of his family. Congratula- tions to Peter and his bride. A Parents' Association meeting was held at the Cartwright Public School on Jan. 12th at 7:30 p.m. with a good turnout of sixteen attending. Among the topics discussed were: ideas for fundraising for the Parent's Association, an update on - the Safe Arrival program and the idea of some P.A. members ap- proaching members of council con- . cerning installation of a sidewalk and crosswalk for the dangersous | Becker's corner where cars, buses "and children meet every school day. Four members of the P.A.; Mr. Rutledge, Anna Forder- McLaughlin, Ellen Lamb and Con- nie Stephenson, will take the pro- posal to council on Monday the 26th Weather Assistance provision to assist those who suffered crop losses because of - adverse weather in 1986. To find out more about OFFIRR Plus -- and the Adverse Weather Assistance provision - contact any Ontario Ministry of Agnculture and Food office. Or call collect at 416) 965-7661. RP) ore and Food -ONTARIO of this month. The suggestion as made by the school principal Mr. Rutledge that a goal such as new playground equipment or computer equipment be set for fundraising efforts. The decision was made 'to serve refreshments at the Science Fair in March for the first fundraiser. The - P.A. is also looking into the possibili- ty of having a photographer come to the school to take family portraits at a minimal cost in early April. The next P.A. meeting is scheduled for Mon. Feb. 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Public School. Parents are welcome to attend. Connie Stpehenson, reporter Blackstock Co-op Nursery School The Jan. meeting was held at the Nursery School on Jan. 13th. There are now 75 members, 80 children and no openings in the school. A vote of appreciation was extended to all those who helped with the Christmas Party. Instructions were given concerning the distribution of the Valentines during the week of Feb. 10-13th. As usual Chicken Pox is starting at this time of year. Quoting from the Durham Regional Health\Unit "Chicken Pox: The patient is to be isolated from the time of the ap- pearance of vesicles until (a) 7 days. thereafter or (b) lesions are healed whichever period is longer. There will be a skating party at the Blackstock Arena on Wed. Feb. 4th, from 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Nursery School after for. hot chocolate and peanut butter with crackers. Toboganning and lunch parties are being planned for the first week of March. Problems are developing regar- ding unlabelled clothing, especially the classes that play outside at Nursery Sclwol. Volunteers are 'needed for the Valentine's Day dance. For tickets contact Melburn Lamb 986-4310 or Doug Kadowaki 986-4263. A 12 hour C.P.R. course from Durham Save-A-Heart is being planned for two Saturdays in either Feb. or March at the Town Hall in Blackstock. The fee is $35. Anyone interested contact Dale. There must WHY WAIT FOR YOUR TAX REFUND? If you qualify, 'you can get an expertly prepared tax return 85% or more of your refund,usually within two working days or less. through the " H&R BLOCK TAX REFUND BUYING SERVICE be at least 6 people to go ahead with this project. Nominations for the Executive are coming up in March. If you would ike to run or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Executive. Elections will be held in April by the Membership. A new board of Directors has been elected. They are Terry Stephensen (our first male on the board), Anna McLaughlin, Pat Cole, Denise Ger- ritt and Janis Pashley. Congratula- "tions to all. The next meeting of the Board will be Jan. 20th at 7:30 p.m. A volunteer is needed for the volunteer committee. Anyone in- terested please contact Dale or Anne. The next meeting of the Nursery School will be on Tuesday, Feb: 10th at 8 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Joyce Kelly, School Trustee for Scugog. Do plan to attend. Durham 57 may be up-graded Durham Works Department will be asking budget approval for $750,000 over a three year period to upgrade Regional Road 57 in the Caesarea area. In a report from the works depart- ment, chairman Gerry Emm has asked for $250,000 in the 1987 budget and a like amount in the years 1988 and 1999 to upgrade County 57 from Caesarea easterly to the boundary of Manvers Township. * Emm said the road would be upgraded to acceptable standards with eriphasis given to im- provements in areas known to be deficient. He added the region is also attempting to get approval Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) to impose a gravel truck levy which should greatly aid in keeping such regional roads as 57 and 23 up to snuff throughout the year. Ask about Cash Back; the tax refund buying service from H & R Block. -- AVAILABLE FROM -- H&R BLOCK (Above the Post Office) PORT PERRY -- 985-9803 - OPENING: Wednesday, January 21, 1987. OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays 10 AM. to 5 P.M. a Sonos