Newmarket Public Library Digital History Collection

The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), March 30, 1977, C03

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Era Newmarket Aurora Keswick Wed March 30 in Happiness is having a friend sell you a winning Canada ticket and then telling you when you have won Margaret Sheffield right of Cedar Valley bought the ticket from her friend Shirley Gordon The day after the Canada draw Shirley was the first person to inform that her family had won A good friend is one who helps you win CEDAR VALLEY Definition of a good friend someone who sells you a winning Canada ticket and then is the first person to tell you won Margaret Shef field and her husband Jack of Cedar Valley have a friend who fits that definition in Shirley Gordon Mrs Sheffield said Shirley sold us the ticket and when I went into her store the day after the draw she said Have you heard You won I couldnt believe it Id just stopped in for a quart of milk on my way home Shirley Gordon runs a general store in the small community east of Newmarket She sold tickets on the March Canada draw one of them a winner for the Sheffields I know most of the people in the area Mrs Gordon said When they buy a ticket I record the number and write their name beside it After I checked the morning paper and compared it with my numbers I realized the Sheffields had won looked surprised and shocked when told her I dont think she really believed it until she went home and checked her ticket Jack Sheffield works as a metal lather on construction projects and is kept busy as a homemaker They have three children Cathy Karen and Steve 14 Mr Sheffield built the family home himself When asked if they had any plans for the money Mrs Sheffield said Wed like to finish the basement of the house and buy some new furniture But most of the money will be invested for the children and so Jack might be able to retire early Con struction work is a hard life so it would be nice to have some time to rest and relax The fields like to go camping on the family holiday This year with a little extra mad money they are considering an extended trip to the Yukon a part of Canada the family has always wanted to visit according to Mrs Sheffield Commenting on their good luck Mrs Sheffield said the family bought Canada tickets regularly We like the excitement of the Canada draws so we always buy a ticket This time we only bought one ticket and it was the win ner 20 out of 27 members may attend minicabinet meeting TORONTO Fifteen Ontario cabinet ministers have confirmed that they will attend a York North Progressive Con servative Association public meeting in Newmarket April 27 and at least five more members of the member cabinet have tentatively confirmed they will attend Only five among them Premier William Davis have indicated they itely will not be there The are management board chairman James cabinet chairman and minister without portfolio Lome Henderson correctional services minister Arthur industry and tourism minister Claude Bennett health minister Dennis Timbrel northern af fairs minister Leo Ber- provincial secretary for resources develop ment Rene Brunell housing minister John Rhodes who will chair the meeting colleges and universities minister Dr Harry consumer and commercial relations minister Sydney solicitor general John tran sportation and com munications minister James Snow provincial secretary for social development Margaret Birch community and social services minister Keith Norton and government services minister John Smith The five who have tentatively indicated they will attend are McKeough treasurer and minister of economics and intergovernmental affairs Roy McMurtry attorneygeneral James Taylor energy Frank natural resour ces and Margaret Scrivener revenue Two ministers have yet to indicate their in tentions They are agriculture and food minister William Newman and labor minister Dr Bette Stephenson Those definitely not coming besides Mr Davis are education minister Tom Wells culture and recreation minister Robert Welch provincial secretary for resources development Donald Irvine and George Kerr en vironment minister York North MPP Bill Hodgsons office em phasized however that despite the con firmations already received last minute changes in plans are still possible due to more pressing commitments which may arise for the ministers The meeting a fund- raising event being billed by the York North association as a mini- cabinet meeting will be held at the Newmarket Community Centre and will start at pm The format will be like that of a similar event last year a two hour question and answer period followed by an opportunity for those attending to talk in formally with the minister TUESDAY APRIL 5th ANTIINFLATION BUCKET A special offer from the Colonel to fight inflation feeds 5 to 7 hungry people 4 tolls chicken OVER lOO LOCATIONS IN ONTARIOSEE YOUR PHONE BOOK FOR THE ONE NEAREST YOU EASTER Big Days Mar3031 Apr1 2 We RMrve The Right To Limit Quantities Comfortable Leather Shoes From Britain LORDUg BENTLEY 36 Off Re Price to i A great opportunity to save British crafted shoes with fine quality leather uppers resintreated soles and rubber heels promise comfort and longwear Current styles in rich brown or black smooth or grajnjeathers oxfords moccasin style vamps brogues loafers eyelettie styles and others many with double soles Sizes to fit most men Credit Convenience at Zellers Any of These Credit Cards Accepted 30YongeStN a Monday to Friday Newmarket Canada Mall to Sat to

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