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Port Perry Star, 17 Mar 1987, p. 20

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3 20 -- PORY PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 17, 1987 Junior Farmers in Ottawa Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly Four local Junior Farmers were delegates of Durham East Junior Farmers at the Provincial Con- ference of Junior Farmers held in Ottawa over the past weekend Those attending from here were Craig Larmer, Elizabeth Luke, Elizabeth Kelly and Anne Marie Hoogeveen along with the other delegates --Fred Slemon and Bruce Brown, both of R.R. Bowmanville Better health is wished for Roy G Smith, Kathy McLaughlin, Margaret Duivesteyn, and Roy Mor- row who have been in hospital. Sympathy is extended to Leona (Devitt) Wilson on the recent pass- ing of her husband, Gordon Wilson, after a lengthy illness. Both Gordon and Leona have many relatives and friends in this area. Kathy and Roger Hewitt of Thor- nhill were dinnér guests with her grandmother Mrs. Flora Samells on Saturday evening. Guests for moose suppers at Nan- cy and Bob Ryans over the weekend were Jack and Mary Mantle, Bowmanville, Rolly and Millie Coy, Berney and Gloria Smuck, Roger and Ethel Lafontaine, Joan and Merv Bayley all of the local area and Joan and Merv Brisco, Whitby, Marg and Alf Tomchishin, Scugog 'Island, Sheila Lockhead and "Michael from Toronto. On Tuesday. the Ladies Curling Club held a very enjoyable jitney to conclude the curling activities for another year. The day consisted of two eight end curling games and a delicious pot-luck dinner. Winners Joyce Kelly, Helen Nesbitt, Lois Dallas and Connie Southern were announced by president Yvonne Burnett. Second prize was won by Lorna Edgerton, Mary DeMer- chant, Lisa Kristensen and Nancy Barr while third place was a tie of Elaine Bailey, Yvonne Burnett, Ver- na McMahon, Sandy Churchill and Mary Mackie, Jill Leach and Lisa Phillips and Ria Hoogeveen. The Awards Pot Luck Banquet for all leagues--Mixed and Women will be held on Friday, March 27. . Gerald and Joyce Kelly and Esther were Sunday dinner guests of his sister Barb and Bryan Park and Cee Jay of Mississauga. Jane's Island On March | 10 the North Stars defeated the Flyers 6-5 in Floor Hockey. Scoring for the North Stars "were Dillon Weber 3; Luke Car- naghan 2, and Ronnie Kellyl with Tarra Curle, Matthew Barburn and Eric Russell scoring for the Flyers In the Senior game Canadiens defeated the Bruins 54 with Bren- don Agnew, Tim Masterson, Doug Cochrane and Chris Chorostecki scoring for the Canadiens and Jay 'Buma, Jason Cliff, Mike Leach and Peter Sims doing the scoring for the Bruins. BLACKSTOCK W:I. REPORT by Helen Bradburn, P.R.O. On March 4 the W.1. met at the Community Hall, Blackstock with a good attendance. While we finished dessert, Blair Martyn told us a brief history of the Lions Club throughout the world and at Blackstock, what it stands for and what is done as a service club. Mrs. Luke thanked him. . The President, Edith McLaughlin, opened the meeting with the singing of the Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. The Roll Call **'Name the Author of the Last Book you Read'; was aswered by 13 members and 2 visitors. The programme consisted of in- formation by Flora Samrells: a reading on orange crates a few years back by May Shortridge, and Helen Bradburn read about The Groundhog that Didn't Go Metric. Mrs. McArthur replied to the Mot- to ending with a poem on gardening. Kathleen Watt led in an Irish song. Dora Martyn told of how we might organize .a Heritage Day for the Public School in the fall for Centen- nial Year. We have some articles to go to Bowmanville Museum. May Shortridge offered to make a craft to be sold at the W.1. 90th anniver sary at North Bay. It was dec ded to purchase bread and butter plates for the cupboard in the hall. Meeting closed with O Canada Don't forget pot luck dinner next month with the reports. On Friday evening Mrs. Tina Wolters and her daughters hosted a bridal shower for Karen Post, bride- elect. After Karen opened her many lovely gifts, she replied fittingly. A delightful social time was enjoyed. There were 9 tables of euchre at the weekly card party on Tuesday evening with the following winners: 1. William Mahaffy, 90; 2. Norman Rohrer 3; J. Poots 4; Gladys Slack 5. Richard Manns 6; Jean Mahaffy low; Meta Swain Draws--Harold Burgess, Lorna Swain, Georgina ' McLaughlin. This week will be a * special St. Patrick's Day party com- plete with lunch and a cup of tea. On Thursday, March 12 the Han- dy Dandy Fix-Its met at the Blackstock United Church at 7 p.m. After the roll call of Name Your Favourite Food at the Restaurant, the minutes were read by Diane Densmore. Shelley Holliday then ex- plained to us how to use liquid and dry measures. We headed for the kitchen to make pizza, salad, pudding and hot chocolate. Leaders Craig Larmer and Janice Beechey instructed us how to effi- ciently do our grocery shopping. We then devoured our food and left for home. Jim and Barb Byers, Jeff, Julie and Jennifer were Sunday dinner guests of 'Bob and Maureen Sedgwick and family of Norwood. On Thursday two bus load of students and teachers of Cartwright High School spent a day at: the Toronto Science Centre where they studied topics of interest to their science programmes. Steven Kyte a student at Cartwright Central School in Blackstock has earned himself a trip to Stouffville March 24 to 'compete in the Lions public speaking competitions. He placed first in the Junior Division at competitions held recently in Blackstock. Steven's topic is "My Summer Job," an account of his work with his Dad at the saw mill. An Irish prayer wish from Epsom Epsom and Area News by Jean Jeffery "HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY" May the road rise to meet you ... May the wind be always at your Hair Design PERMS - Cut & Style incl, reg. $35 HAIRCUTS - Style incl, reg $8 HAIRCUTS - CHILDREN under 12 TINTS - Style incl, reg $20 I'm an Investors professional finandal planner. It's my job to help you create and follow a personal financial plan I can help with * Investment Funds + Guaranteed Investment Certificates + Registered Retirement Savings Plans « Estate Planning + Life and Disability Insurance + Annuities Investors Group PAVIA YR ¢ MARCH SPECIALS ger pressed ron sn. Gg 347 25.00 *6., *5. *4.00 *15.00 DAVID ROTH, BB E Division Manager Bus 434-8400 Res. 985-8923 -back ... May the sun shine warm upon your face, ... the rains fall soft upon your fields ... and until we meet again ... may God hold you in the palm of his hand. I've always thought of this as an Irish Prayer. The W.1. will meet at the home of Mrs. Thos. Rance. Marilyn Wallace of Port Perry will be guest speaker. The subject is Education and Cultural Affairs. The W.I. ladies, their husbands and friends enjoyed their annual social evening at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Nolan Roberts. The W.1. were sorry to learn of the passing of Miss Roberta Thomas who has been a member for several years. Our sympathy to her relatives and friends. The Epsom Social Club will meet March 28 at 8 p.m. at Epsom Church Sunday School rooms. They will be 'Sock Hopping' into spring. Everyone welcome. Ladies please provide finger food. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and their | wee granddaughter Heather last It's here . THE GALLEY FISH & CHIPS NICE'n SPICY CHICKEN 9 pc. Chicken, Coleslaw & Jomily Pack of Chips weekend on their way home from London. They called on Gertrude and George McKenzie and Mildred - Webber in Guelph. Alan and Joyce Ashton of Oakwood visited Sat. afternoon with his mother, Mrs. Ruth Ashton. Beth Catherwood of Oshawa was a weekend guest with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Page attend- ed a hockey game at the Maple Leaf Gardens Sat. evening. Glen Page is visiting a friend in Bancroft this week. Postma's held a "Farewell" par- ty for Robert and Henrietta Indewy- and their son who are moving to Brighton. Neighbours from the con- cession were also guests. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elford and family of Uxbridge, visited Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wilson on Sunday afternoon. Happy 80th birthday greetings to Enoch McKnight. Mrs. Edna Kerry was Sunday supper guest with Walter and Elva. We are pleased to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ruhl have returned from a holiday where they visited her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Albers of Eappins. who were also holidaying in Florida and sightseeing was the order of the day. *6.99 Mrs. Gladys Evans was Sunday dinner guest with son Ross. his wife Barbara, and family. It was nice to have Mrs. Mary In- gleton of Markham attending the W.I. annual social evéning. Mary wished to be remembered to her : many friends. Keep this date open--April 14th-- when the W.I. will hold their spring luncheon. Tickets are now available. Details later. Miss Judy Hansen of Scarborough has been visiting her mother for the past week. Senior Citizens news The regular meeting of the Senior Citizens was held on Wednesday. March 11th. The meeting was open ed by the president followed by the singing of O'Canada. with a fair crowd. General business was in order. At the close of the meeting tea. coffee and cookies were served by the March lunch group. after which cards were enjoyed by man) members. There will be a euchre Wednesda) afternoon, March 18th at 1:30 at the Latcham Centre. Take a nhid-week break and come out and join us. Our next meeting will be a pot luck supper at 5:3 p m WEDDING INVITATIONS ' and Accessories PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street Port Perry 985-7383

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