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2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Lightning Causes Damage To Home Just as lunch was being served for the members of Prospect U.C.W., Thursday last week, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Webster, RR. 2, Port Perry, a terrific flash of lightning and clap of thunder, cut off the hydro, causing instant darkness. Candles were put into ser- vice, while all enjoyed Christ- mas cake and tea. When Mrs. L. Smith return: Thurs, December 14,1967 ed home, she learned that their home had been struck. It hit the TV antenna, near the S.E. corner of the brick house. Considerable damage was done down stairs and in the basement, setting fire to the porch. All hydro & tele- phone lines were cut off, in- cluding the barn, ete. Les and the family and a guest had just retired after coffee and lunch a few minutes previ- ous. Fortunately, no one was hurt, as there was no dam: age upstairs. This was a frightening and costly ex- perience. A MESAGE FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD BREWERS RETAIL Because of an the number delays, © Brewers Retail Operated by Brewers Warehousing Company Ltd. pany Increase In orders during the Holiday Season and the possibility of inclement weather early ordering will avoid and late deliveries. A large number of Senior Citizens enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner at Head Church, Wednesday last week, catered to by the U.C.W. Following the dinner, the mem- bers returned to the club rooms in Port Perry, beautjfully decorated for the festive season. About 80 members ex- changed gifts, played cards, and enjoyed the successful evening. Mr. Arnold Roach dropped in on the party and "caught" a group of members in the above picture. 8. _ SESASIEE BERR Start HEARING WHATEVER YOUR HEARING PROBLEM . « CONSULT C.H.A.C. YOUR HEARING PROBLEM Discussed in strictest confidence (no obligation) YOUR HEARING PROBLEM Given the utmost attention. modern equipment and the great variety of models BETTER Today Through the use of Testimonial Dinner For Cartwright Reeve _In his remarks Warden Van Camp predicted a 1.5 mill increase in the counties! tax rate next year to pay for the establishment of a new county assessment devart- ment. The new department, he said, will employ about 2% persons including an as<ess- ment commissioner. This would mean an expenditure of about -200,000. More than 500 civic offi- cials, representing all the municipalities in the Coun- ties of Durham and North- umberland, paid tribute to Reeve Merrill VanCamp of Cartwright Township, 196% warden of the counties, at a testimonial dinner Wednes- day last week, at Cobourg. John Hamilton, deputy reeve of Cartwright, present: ed Warden VanCamp with an engraved wrist watch, Russell C. Honey, MP for Durham Riding; Russel Rowe, MPP for Northumber- land and Alex Carruthers, MPP for Durham Riding. paid tribute to the guest of honor. Senior Citizens Benefit From On December 8 the Senior Citizens Marathon Bridge plavers held their mid season party and a most eniovable time was had bv all. Twenty- four hands were plaved, then a delightful lunch was ser- ved bv the committee. Three Members Will Contest Warden's Seat jects are holding a dance at Club Annrene on Saturday, Dec. 16th. Some 200 tickets have been sold so far, but more tickets are available for anyone who .enjoys danc- ing, and at the same time will have the opportunity of aiding a worthwhile cause. At some later date, when suffiicent snow has fallen, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Goreski, proprietors of Club' Annrene will welcome crippled child- of fun, including rides® on snow mobiles, treafs. 1 DANCING CLUB ANNRENE Saturday, Dec. 16th _ Music by HAROLD WELCH and His Swingtet Marathon Bridge and types of hearing aids you are able to have "the" hearing aid that suits you. Prices range from $50. to $339., thus, giving you an aid to suit your budget. Terms can be arranged, too. ® 18 Models ® Certified Consultant ® Private Consultation ® Liberal Trade-in Room Allowances @ Scientific Fittings ® Repair Service © Batteries and Cords For Any Type of Aid OSHAWA'S LARGEST EXCLUSIVE HEARING CENTRE CANADIAN HEARING AID CONSULTANTS 10 BOND ST. E. OSHAWA 725-2771 Member Ontario Hearing Aid Association L Four members of Ontario County Council had announ- ced their intention of seek- ing the office of Warden for 1968. However, with the defeat of George Brooks, reeve of Whitby to Gordon Hanna in Saturday's election, Mr. Brooks is out of the running, and this leaves only three contesting the seat. Sam (Ed) Oyler, reeve of Reach Township, announced prior to the election in Reach he would be a candidate for the office. A strong contender this time is reeve Ross A. Muri- son, Pickering Village who lost out to reeve Charles Healey in last January's vote by: only one vote. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS WISH TO ANNOUNCE OF THEIR AT 126 KING ST, WEST Jackson and Christison UXBRIDGE G. O. T. GAMBLE, AP.A., Manager -- R. SPENCER JACKSON, B.A., (contab) AM UNIONVILLE THE OPENING OFFICE 852-6806 Prize winners for the even- ing were first Mr. Bill Chap- man; second Mrs. H. Wallace. Prize winners for firct half of Marathon Bridge plaved from October to end of Nov. were: Mrs. Ann Mulligan 1st and Mrs. Dhel Bentley 2nd. 3rd--Mrs. J. Robertson 4th--Mrs. Gwen Rennie 5th--Mrs. H. Wallace 6th--Mvs. A. Sharp 7th--Mrs. Mahel Chapman 8th--Mr. E. Healy 9th--Mrs. Con. Glass 10th--Mrs. M. Allen 11th--Mrs. V. Sehnavp 12th--Mrs. E. Hodg<on The proceds of these games will be turned over to Sen. Citizens Club which amount- ed to one hundred dnllars. Crippled Children Will Benefit From Firemen's Dance Firemen all over Ontario are sponsoring a campaign raising funds funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Associa- tion of Ontario. In Port Perry the local firemen have placed cannisters in the stores, so the public may give their contributions as they feel fit. Oshawa firemen are also taking part in this drive for funds and among other pro- w are very pleased to s ANNOUNCE THE OPENING of the Le Chalet Banquet House (Corner of Centre St. and Colborne St., Whitby) + With two Elegant Rooms To Serve You Accomodating 300 People THE REGENCY ROOM . . Suitable for up to 200 Guests THE NELSON ROOM . . . 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