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a wm" WIR TR Sei AR I LSE IEC TE a oa. o-oo mae m®m unior Farmer's banquet was well attended Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly "Blackstock lost another of our esteemed older residents with the passing of Mrs. Russell Larmer this past week. Rhoda will be missed for her smile and her many acts of kind- ness by her family and her many friends. Sympathy is extended to her family- Don of Peterborough, Joyce Gibson of Bowmanville, Audrey Gibson of Oshawa, Lawrence of Barrie, Ray of Picker- ing and Bernice Pascoe of Calgary and her many grandchildren. The funeral was held on Friday from Wagg Funeral Chapel, Port Perry. Sympathy is also extended to Alice and John Turcotte, Julie and Lisa on the death of Alice's sister last week in a traffic accident near her home in the Kingston area. Her husband suffered serious injuries in the accident. 4-H will be starting again in Feb. for becys and girls aged 12-21 before Jan. 1, 1987. This unit "Surviving with Style" deals with such topics as fixing leaky pipes, getting stains out of clothing, changing flat tires, becoming wise shoppers, handling strangers at the door and many other helpful ideas you will need to - know in the near future. This project "will begin with a combined meeting and a speaker for both clubs, this Thurs. Feb. 12th from 7-9 p.m. at Blackstock United Church. For fur- ther information contact Janice Beechey 986-0035; Craig Larmer 986-4250; Gail Johns 986-4484 or Bar- bara Byers 986-5112. The Eighth Annual Fletcher Memorial Bonspiel was held Sat. at - the local rink with twelve teams participating in three games of keen competition. The day concluded with a delicious turkey dinner prepared and served by the Blackstock Ladies Curling League at the United Church C.E. Room. President of the club, John Churchill welcomed all the curlers and an- nounced that Ron Vice, skip, Janice Robertson, Neil Taylor and Deb 'Vice had won the spiel as the only three game winner. Scott Fletcher presented Ron and his rink with the trophy and thanked the club for con- tinuing to sponsor this event in memory of his Dad, Bob Fletcher. Second place was won by Dale Van Camp's rink made up of Elizabeth Luke, Jay Van Camp and Bob Goble. Only Ys point behind were both the rinks of Scott Fletcher and Doug Kadowaki. Scott was awarded their place with his rink of Esther Kelly, Rob Tobin and Diana Fletcher with Doug and Karen Kadowaki, Mel and Ellen Lamb as honourable mention. A large number of local young people attended the Durham East Junior Farmer's Annual Banquet and Dance on Sat. evening at the Baseline Community Centre. Following the singing of O Canada and Grace led by Dennis Yellowlees and Toast to Canada, a delicious dinner was enjoyed. Joy Werry gave the customary thanks to the ladies after which the head table was in- troduced by Elizabeth Kelly. Door prizes were won by Elizabeth Luke and Joy Werry. 1986 In Review was [given by Newsletter Editors Anne- Marie Bedford and Lawrence Van Camp. Bruce Brown introduced the guest speaker Joe Christl who gave a fine talk on Advantages of Positive Thinking. Fred Slemon thanked him. The John Larmer Award for the Outstanding Junior Farmer was presented to Wayne Yellowlees by last year's winner Lawrence Van Camp. Lawrence presented the Past President's Pin to Outgoing Presi- dent Craig Larmer who replied fit- tingly with his remarks. Honourary members Dale and Janet Van Camp inducted the 1987 Executive- Past president Craig Larmer; President- Elizabeth Kel- ly; 1st Vice president- Fred Slemon; 2nd Vice president; Marvin Stapleton; Secretary- Elizabeth Luke: Treasurer- Jim Weir, Newsletter editors- Don Hart, Anne- Marie Bedford; Ag. Contact- Bruce Brown; Provincial director- Craig Larmer; Alternate P.D.- Lawrence Van Camp. Following the President- Elect's remarks and the Junior Farmer's song the evening was spent to dancing to the music of Barr's of Blackstock. Dale and Joyce Gunter of Newmarket along with Joyce's mother Mrs. Ella Venning were Sat. evening dinner guests of John. and Dorothhy Venning. Durham Save-a- -Heart in co- operation with the Affiliate Facul- ty and the Instructor-Trainer Ad- visory Committee is planning a joint Public Awareness event on Healthy Heart Living at the Oshawa Centre in the centre court on Sat. Feb. 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. At a time and place of mutual con- venience, Durham Save-a-Heart will conduct a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitiation (CPR) course for any group (Min 6). Please phone Barbara Hiemstra 571-1152 for details. Y.M.C.A. Floor Hockey Results Seniors- Bruins 12; Canadians 6. Scoring for the Bruins- Mike Hep- burn 3; Jay Buma 2; Chris Bryant 2; Martin Stubbs 2; Mike Leach 2; Jason CIiff 1. Scorers for the losers @e Hearing A id Centre were- Mark Simmons 3; Brendon Agnew 2 and Peter Simms 1. Junior- Flyers 5; North Stars 2. Flyers scorers were- Terra Curle 2; Bren- don Malcolm 2; Tommy Waters 1. North Stars- Brenda Tromans 2. . 4 A warm welcome is extended to ~ Jean and Clifford Wilson and daughters Jennifer and Laura who have moved from Oshawa to the home for many years of Harold and Josie Hamilton and family. Harold and Josie Hamilton have moved to Port perry where they are awaiting the completion of their new home in Apple Valley. We wish them well in their new surroundings. : Sorry to report that John Green broke his ankle in a broomball ax- cident on Sat. evening. Glad that Leslie Taylor is home again follow- ing a stay in Oshawa Hospital. A reminder is given of Family Skating at the Arena on Sun. after- noons. This is a great time to enjoy inter-generational activity with many of your friends and neighbours. At the United - Church, in the "absence of Rev. D. Davis who is en- joying a week's holiday, the Rev. Wm. Tadeja who is a United Minister on the Chaplaincey team at the Oshawa General Hospital, was ~ guest minister who gave a fine ser- mon on God Gives His People Hope. A trio- Elileen McLaughlin, Thelma Wright delighted us with the rendition of O Worship the King. Student Doreen Van Camp ably assisted Mr. Tade- ja with the service. Reminder was given of the slide presentation by , Grace and Harold Hall featuring Dennis J Hogan ann Hearing Ad Consultant " @f Port Perry. Dr E Mueller's Office, 24 Water St. S. : Plaza, Port Perry, Ontario LOB INO 985-3003 985-9192 MEMBER ONTARIO FUNERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Incorporated Wagst-MeDermot(-Panabaker Funeral Home * KINDESS - COURTESY - ECONOMY * WE ARE BONDED FOR YOUR SECURITY, * PRE-ARRANGEMENT & CREMATION INFORMATION Serving Port Perry & Surrounding Districts with Distinctive Service 216 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2171 = SAME LOCATION FOR OVER 75 YEARS STRAWBERRY THREADS .. SUPER FEBRUARY 12-13-14 Our Valentine to You . INCREDIBLE SAVINGS 279% Off "SELECTED MERCHANDISE 10 $4000 NOW $10.00 . to $60.00 22° QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY - 985-8551 Strawberry Threads, Port Perry will be closed for renovations Feb 16 & 17 NOW $15.00 and Jean Ferguson PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues., February 10, 1987 --'17 countries behind the Iron Curtain which will be held next Sun. even- ing, Feb. 15th at 7:30 p.m. Offering to go toward the Renovation Fund. There were 7 tables at the week- ly card party on Tues. evening with the following winners: Lorne Swain, Merta Masters, Carl Gimblett, James Emerton, Harold Burgess, Richard Manns with EthelGoble as. low. Draws were won by Meta Swain, Carl Gimblett and Lorna Swain. This week will be a special 'Valentine's euchre complete with lunch. The Blackstock W.I. met in the hall on Wed. Feb. 4th. After dessert, the motto "Where do we get our fresh fruit and vegetables in the month of Feb?" was dealt with by . Lisa Kristensen in the form of a con- tést after which Lisa told of apples used in Ontario. The Ode was sung and Mary Stewart Collect repeated. Business was dealt with. Jean Adams, District Director gave a report on a meeting held at Solina on changes in policy. The RollCall, "If you were planning for employment now, what industry would you choose?" was well answered by an almost perfect attendance. The programme consisted of two skits "'Pre-packaged food verus Homecooked and Buy Canadian made products - not imported. A discussion followed these thought-. provoking skits. Everyone enjoyed a very humorous skit Calling the Boss. The meeting closed by repeating the Lord's Prayer. Helen Bradburn Public Relations Officer Many of the local farmers attend- ed the Farm Machinery Show at the International Centre, Mississauga. No doubt many viewed the many huge, shiny pieces of equipment with the comments, "If Only ...... 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