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26 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., December 12, 1979 News and views from Prince Albert area by Grace Beacock A time for looking up A time for looking back A time for reaching out With gifts, with love. A visit from Santa plus delightful surprises awaits you. Where? At the Church Sunday evening at 7:30 Dec. 16. What? The Sunday "School staff and children are busy as bees rehearsing their numbers for their annual concert. I might also mention that the new his and her wash- room facilities are complet- ed in our church. Many were priviledged to hear our minister's wife Mrs. Shirley Brawn who took part in Cable T.V. *'Huntley Street' on Tuesday. Shirley amid her busy schedule was also guest speaker at the U.C.W. luncheon, Columbus Church, Wednesday. Worthy compliments are due those involved in Port Perry Santa Claus parade which certainly bore enter- taining fruits. Mr. Hugh Strong's sale of household effects went under the auction hammer last Saturday. On Sunday evening Dec. 9 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Beacock and Philip shared their house for Christmas dinner and tree for some twenty five G. DEEGAN DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 305 Queen Street - Port Perry 985-2916 Monday to Friday Evenings & Saturdays by Appointment. JOHN EADES WELL DRILLING Sunderland - Ontario - (705) 357-3386 YEAR ROUND SERVICE Licenced by the Ministry of Environment GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP $15.00 per foot Clearing snow from our highways can be a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week nd re) 4 i' ' NEL 3 No RY, of Beacock clan. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Love entertained her relatives Dr. and Mrs. H. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Art Brock to a festive dinner Saturday evening Dec. 8. Mr. and Mrs. H. Holtby of Greenbank were visitors with their son Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Holtby and family. Mr. and Mrs. L. Devitt, Oshawa, were visitors of her sister Mr, and Mrs. L. CNIB rep at Seniors meeting by Marion King Following the Senior Citi- zens business meeting on Wednesday afternoon December 12 at Latcham Centre, Mr. Cosset, District Administrator for the Durham York Region C.N.I.B. who is himself blind, has been invited to speak on aids available to those whose vision is above the ten per cent maximum classified as total loss of vision by the C.N.L.B. and who are unaware that they Beacock. The four attended the 60th wedding anniver- sary for Mr. and Mrs. C. williams held in Nestleton hall on Dec. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heayn have been visited by his brother David who has returned from six months in Edmonton. We add our congratula- tions to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Trapper (Simcoe St. South) who were priviledged in could be eligible to take advantage of what the C.N.L.B. can do for them. The public is welcome to hear Mr. Cosset, who has only recently been appointed to this position. It was the thumbtack, scotch tape and ladder bri- gade out in full force at Latcham Centre on Wednes- day afternoon December 5th or rather, the Senior Citizens Decorating Committee in a flutter of tinsel, and colour- Durham Region cops will get new wheels Durham regional police will be adding 19 new cruisers to its fleet of patrol cars in the coming months. Durham regional police commission Thursday approved spending $95,372 for the 19 vehicles. The commission accepted the lowest tender submitted, fromOntario Motor Sales in Oshawa. The 1980 model cars will replace 19 vehicles now in service. The price includes trade-in value of the old cars. Old cruisers are usually replaced at the 70,000-mile mark. lle. 2 olf @® to-- Top being guests among the many - who attended the seventh annual dinner of Foster Parents of Durham Region. The Trappers were honoured when presented with the twenty-year award plus a beautiful silver tray for their dedicated and faith- ful service in fostering. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olsen enjoyed the U.S. Thanksgiv- ing weekend with their son ful festoons. Boxes of care- fully horded treasures appeared from hiding to be hung and pasted up. the Stage was adorned with a cozy fireplace complete with stockings hung with care. Welcoming the Joyous Christmas season to Latcham Centre, amidst all this bustle the drop-in guests enjoyed a game of cards, and to add to all this happy confusion the Senior Citizens actors group was busily rehearsing behind closed . curtains for their reading of Charles Dickens "A Christ- mas Carol" to be presented December 19th as part of the Christmas party pro- gramme. The lead charac- ter of Ebenezer Scrooge will be read by Mac Whybrow. Diets! begone! The Senior Citizens Square Dance group is warming up for the Christ- mas Festivities with their annual surprise Pot-Luck Christmas party on Wednes- day morning December 12th. So it's do-si-do and alle- mande left very vigorously Ontario highways... we keep them open. You keep them safe. job for the men who drive the prov- ince's snow plows. They work in the worst kind of driving conditions so people and products can keep moving across the province, even in the worst winter weather. As soon as you see the snow plow's blue light, slow down. Be patient -- don't try to pass; that's dangerous for you and them. Help them do their job. Then do your part: be extra alert, adjust your speed and driving tactics to suit weather and road conditions. James Snow, Minister of Transportation and Communications William Davis, Premier Ontario Get the free booklet "Defensive Driving Tips"--expert advice on winter driving, freeway and day/night driving, Write: Public & Safety Information Branch Ministry of Transportation and Communications 1201 Wilson Ave. powview Ont. M3M [J8 Ed who is studying at Bowling Green University, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. John Mart- ens and family were guests at the Steenstra-Floris wedding solomnized in "St. Mary Catholic Church; Oshawa. Their_ daughter Dianne was one of the brides- maids. Please phone Armstrong 985-7873. - before partakin goodies. -- The Senior Citizens choir is enthusiastically tuning up its pipes to present a pro- gramme of Christmas songs and carols. Participating in the afore mentioned Christ- mas party on the 19th of December. The male section of the choir will surely send the Partridges falling out of the pear tree with their ren- dition of the song "I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christ- mas." Reminder to bring in the statistical information we requested of you to be passed along to the United Senior Citizens of Ontario head- quarters in Toronto. STEER THIS WAY ... By Colin Ball Day after day, mile after mile, dirty spark plugs can cost more than a mile per gal- lon. When mileage drops, it's time for a tune-up. In bad weather it's easy for headlights and tail-lights to become coated with grime. Clean them often, for safety's sake. A clogged PCV can cause rough idle, stalling, backfire, power loss, and oil odors - and cut gas and oil mileage, too. Clutch pedal free play drops with mileage. When there's less than inch free play, have it adjusted. Some things go on forever. Fellow in Manchester, N.H., tools around in a Model T. He drives it about 250 miles a week and gets about 27 miles per gallon. Old cars, new cars, we ser- vice them all. You can count on our knowhow to keep your car running right. Car getting a little old? Come see the smart, new models at... ' COLIN BALL MOTORS LIMITED Hwy. 7A West - Port Perry 985-8411 You'll like the way they handle. Da a