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Yay ARAN i = WEE 5 > Lr Dear Sir: 'Fhe Minister of Mines has now produced his regulations for the licencing and rehablitation of gravel pits. This should help to overcome some of the problems created by the - operation of these pits. Unfortunafely the regulations will not apply to Reach Township; out for that matter, to other townships in this area such as Uxbridge which have already been very badly affected. The Minister, Mr. Bernier, has said it could take three years to cover all of southern Ontario. I'm afraid past per- UXBRIDGE HOURS: ERS rome EDITOR, JAY-DEE HANDICRAFTS 110 'MAIN STREET NORTH 20% DISCOUNT SALE | on all existing stock JAN. 5 to 15 TUES., WED., THURS., SAT. 10 a.m. FRIDAY 10 a.m. = 7.30 p.m. SUNDAY 10 a.m. = 4 p.m. formance indicates there is little: hope that the Reach Township Council' will take any action to regulate operators cin the interval. . Therefore, the « Keach Protective "Association would like to urge the, On- tario Government to bring. our area under regulation as soon as possible. We hope that "our M.P.P.; Dr. Dymond, will support this atm, But even if the Act were to - apply in this area control oyer location of pits will remain in the hands of the local council, We know there. - were objections to what was done | in relation to ogravel pits 852-7310 ANNUAL will be held at a- DINNER MEETING Conway aridins on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1972 "at 7:00 p.m. «of DIRECTORS and MEMBERS of ~~ Port Perry Agricultural Society Wives, Husbands or Friends welcome Those wishing to attend contact the secretary - 'by January 15th an NEETING G. A. WANAMAKER ce. 985-2725 Prime Minister relatives" .permitting the - . schedule of. actiyities will m the" zoning = by-law presented to the people of = teach in, July; 1971, 'There will be hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board (o consider these objections in the next few months, The people. of Reach Township will soon be asked to con- sider an official plan, The extent © of gravel pit operations will be an. im- portant factor in this plan. Those who feel that gravel pits should be regulated and that their location should be « limited must make an effort to ensure this. I hope they. will aftend any meetings. held and. tell their representatives their views. Yours sincerely, 4 (Mrs.) Margaret Wilbur, President, Reach Protective Association. A. E Johnson OPTOMETRIST 229 MARY STREET 985-2383 United Church Women Elect 1972 Executive 'The last general meeting of the year: was held on 'Tuesday evening, December 24th in the ladies' lounge with. 48 members in at: tendance. 3 : ~~ President Mrs; Jean McDermott welcomed the ladies, read a. Christmas message and led in' prayer. The: devotional was capably presented by the 'members of Unit 6. Mrs: Reynolds opened with a Christmas reading, Mrs. Ploughman followed with a prayer and scripture from the 2nd. chapter of Luke verses 6 to 18. We sang the carol "Away in a Manger." Mrs. Robertson read a poem "If. Christ had not come home." The meditation "Gifts of the Wise Men" was read by Mrs. Samells, Mrs. Jeffrey, Mrs. St. John, Miss . Dodd, Mrs, Cullen and Mrs. Hoskin. Silent' Night was "Blackstock News (continiied) New Year's Day evening ° dinner guests 'of 'Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey were Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bailey and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Shortridge and Bill, Mrs. Thos Redman of Scugog Island. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor and girls spent New Year's Day at the Noble family reunion at the Legion Hall, Uxbridge along: with' approximately 100 other All of the many 'university "students' of the area 'who have been enjoying the holidays at their homes have returned back to their respective universities to resume their studies. __Ice has been put into the rink and weather conditions begin. Curling is to start tonight )monday) if the sun doesn't become too warm. Christmas Day Guests of Mr. and~Mrs. 'Allan Wilson and Suzanne of Nestleton are Mrs. Ruth Wilson and Mrs. McQuade along with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson of Scarborough. Monday evening dinner ¥ . guests of Mrs. Ruth Wilson and Mrs. McQuade were Mr. Department of Transportation ani Conmuricatirs announces the opening of a DRIVER EXAMINATION CENTRE 30 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAYS, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS 7:45 am, to 4:00 p.m. THURSDAYS 12:00 noon to 8:30 p.m. The Centre will be closed on Wednesdays to provide examination service at Sutton Department of Transportation and Communications HON. WILLIAM DAVIS, HON. CHARLES MacNAUGHTON Minister and Paul, Dr. \ -Wayne McShane-and- Julie; Dave - winter. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson, "Scarborough, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wilson and Miss Suzanne Wilsof, Nestleton and Mrs. 'S.: Lockyer 'of Brooklin. : Attending the annual Mountjoy family gathering at the Reéc. Centre on New Year's Day were Mrs. J.A. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dorrell and Brenda, Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs, Dalton Dorrell, Janis and Leanne, Mr. Gerry Henke, Mr. and: Mrs. Stuart Dorrell and --family, Mr."and "Mrs. Frank™ Hoskin, Mr. Larry Hoskin, London, Mr. and-- Mrs. Harvey Graham and family, Mr. and Mrs, Murray Byers, Mr. and Mrs, Les Bushfield, London, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Byers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mountjoy, Gary 'and Mrs. Brampton, Mrs. Hudson and = family, Nestleton, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mountjoy, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Mountjoy, - Miss Linda Mountjoy and Mr. Bob Kyte; Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mountjoy, Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gilbank, Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Bud McNeil and girls, Toronto, Mr.-and Mrs. Doug McNeil and family, Toronto, "Mr. «Harry. Sanderson. O ~~ Brignall, sung and Mrs. Pascoe led in prayer. Minutes from an executive meting held in November were read and approved. business meeting ho with many .items discussed, nouncements of events' in the new year were the Congregational - Meeting '4t the morning service on. January 30th with luncheon' to follow and the World Day of Prayer on March'3rd. Mr. Reeves joined us to conduct the installation of officers for 1972, "Past President - Mrs. Jean McDermott, President - Miss Gladys Jobin, Recording Secretary - Mrs. Lillian Harper, Assistant Recording Secretary '- Mrs, Audrey Hall, "Corresponding Secretary - Mrs. Margaret Treasurer - Mrs. Roxie Webster. Mrs. Roy Lane convenor of Community Friendship and visiting conducted the program for the evening. We sang Joy to the World and Mrs. Lane read "The Season ° of Christmas' followed by the singing of 'Deck the Halls" in two part harmony. We 'played a scrambled letter game and joined in singing "While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks." Mr. Reeves closed the meeting with a' prayer and we all descended to the auditorium for a delicious ---pot-luck-lunch arranged by the ladies of Unit 10. , - Check The Label On Your Paper * Two an: 'Mrs. fond Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mitchel and Carla visited: Mr. a Mrs. Walter Mitchell of Kinsale last week. ~~ Sunddy visitors. With Me and Mrs. James E. Mite Al were Mr. and Mrs, Jim Gray and children,' Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mitchell and family an Mr; Bert Mitchell and Carla, Recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall "were Mr, and Mrs. Mervin Storie, Mrs, Chet Geer and Mr. and Mrs, Sam Fisher, = \ Miss Carla Mitchell si New - Year's Eve with and Mrs. Charles Willianis Mr.and Mrs, iL Thompson entertained som friends and relatives on New! Year's Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beare of Oshawa were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Thompson entertained some friends and relatives on' New Year's Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beare of Oshawa were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Wilbur on New Year's Eve. Mr. and Mrs, Ewart Willis and boys of Sarnia spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs, Hillis: Wilbur and all were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Beare on December 26. Mr. and Mrs. W. Conner of Whitby spent Christmas Day with. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sutherland. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geer visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom. Sutherland on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bray were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sutcliffe. on Sunday. - spent Sunday with- Mr. and Don Sutcliffe" 'of Janetville. * Remember to come to. the cuchre in the hall on Friday, January 7at8.m. 'Mr.'and Mrs. Roy Sutcliffe TENDER AND TRIMMED SEEEE sessseeeal : FRESH SLICED FRESH GROUND GROUND CHUCK » 78: WEINERS rele isioleleieioiole) QUEEN ST. ~ COOKED HAM = 1 0 SIDE BACON MIDDLETON'S MEATS PORT PERRY 6 gc 2:85 985-2562 2 LN