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of letters of correspondence between the two. Phow, courtesy "Africamera' Pen -Friends For 18 Years Pen Friends for 18 years, Helen (left) and Jeanette met for the first time after hundreds * Johannesburg, South Africa Meet In Johannesburg, South Africa of their children. Mr: and Mrs. Donaid Hi Seti, Pore Perry enane | S adie heh Suede wes ly returned from an exten- swept away in their first hour sive five week holiday tour together and they found they inchauding a visit to South |could talk and enjoy being Africa. ew voy was Helen se were ante on Iusbend's first air trip -- 0 ; long one via New York and 18 years, Mrs. Mike First- Rio. They plan to make the brook. Below is an account most of it, returning through from the July 18 edition of Johannesburg Sunday Times relating the story about the close friendship if dairy farm. Saturday afternoon, Black- stock missed most of the al- five miles away had through- out the day. Because of this the President and Directors Hughes of Arthur was ternoon's activities. Gate re- the rain at their homes felt it would be impossible to conduct a fair under such conditions remained at home while others came. The Bowmanville Legion Pipe Band led the colourful parade which featured as usual floats, decorated bicy- cles and many horses. Dur- ing the afternoon the Cormi- er family provided musical entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. ~ George Boehm of Caesarea thrilled their audience with the fine jumping demonstra- tion of their prize German Shepherd Dog, Arco vam Havelberg. Arco holds the title "Canadian Obedience Champion" and has won twenty-two trophies. A fine rabbit show drew many vis- | F : cute! ily ! relatives on their 300-acre. They will visit the Cape, about |motor to Durban along the Garden Route and will be taken to the Kruger National Park and the North Eastern Transvall by Jeanette and her husband. Jeanette and Helen have swopped recipes, dressmaking ideas and hobbies, sent each other numerous presents over. the years and each has learnt much about the other's coun- try. Their pen-friendship was 'established originally through the Empire Day Movement. music for the teen dance while Frank Barkey provided square and round dancing music in the Rec. Centre. A more complete report of the Fair will be available later. Council Issues 8 Building Permits Eight building permits were isstied by council at its last meeting. Two permits went to Bal- lard Lumber for construction of new dwellings and one to Ralph Wilbur for a greenhouse foundation. Clarence Fair was given a permit to erect a carport, John Taylor -- a paio, Glen Isherwood -- to demolish a house, S. Causley -- altera- tions to existing building and Mac MeMillan for a new dwelling. A regular medical check-up wil help prevent cancer, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. | -- Rosie Frey, Durham Dairy Pri tition for the coveted crown of ian National Exhibition Dairy Princess last week. She placed among the top performers and is seen with four other princesses at the CNE. Starting from left they come from Manitoulin Island (name not submitted); The winner, Carol Mullins, Grey County; Rosie Frey, Durham County; Nancy Stewart, Peel County; Susan Spence, Lanark County. Blackstock Girl Participates In Young Voyageurs Program by Linda McLaughlin It's the fun of travelling with a group of young people and seeing héw other Cana- dians live. Its the YOUNG VOYAGEUR PROGRAM. This summer I was one of many fortunate students to become a Voyageur. Our group of 21 students (15-18 years of age) extended from Kingston to Maple Grove and north to Blackstock. Our wonderful escorts were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rose from Port Hope. Before the actual trip we had an orientation meeting to become better acquainted. On July 13th at 7:30 p.m. a. 4he group left for Toronto by bus. At Malton Airport at 11:00 we boarded a chartered plane and departed for Ed- monton. The entire plane had groups of students from 'Ottawa and Toronto. When we arrived in Edmonton we -were taken to the residence of the University of Alberta where we spent the hight The next day, July 14th, we were given a tour of their beautiful city and saw a few displays for Klondike Days: At 5:00 p.m. we left for Kamloops, touching down in Calgary to pick up passen- gers. Upon arriving at Kam- loops we were taken by bus to the city of Vernon where we were greeted by the Mayor and hosts. Continued on page 15 Sworn In As Officer Cadet William John Murray son of Mr. and Mrs. Donelid Murray of 38 Lille Street, Port Perry, 1s sworn in as an officer cadet in the Canadian Armed Forces by Lieutenant-Colonel G. L. Logan gston, in September. Officer Cadet Murray will begin a four year course at the Royal Military College, King- Upon successful conclusion of the course he will be commissioned as an officer in the Armed Forces.