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i < 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 16,1984 Section Two Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly Newcastle Walkathon Participants Have Great Weather for Outreach Project Sympathy ot the community is extended to Marg and Tom Horton and family on the recent passing of her father in Tillsburg. A big change in the business area in downtown downtown Blackstock has taken place. Best wishes are extended to Harold and Melanie Wright on their take over of the Wallace Marlow Feed business. It is now named the H and M Wright Feed Business. Glad to report that Bill Johnston is home from a stay in Port Perry Hospital. Grant Edgerton has shown remarkable improvement improvement during the past week. He is a patient in Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Still in Port Perry Hospital are Cecil Hamilton, Susie Harris, Alma Taylor and Lulu Graham. Aileen Byers and Jean Mountjoy celebrated the 45th anniversary of their Graduation from Toronto General Hospital Hospital Nursing School by attending a Brunch at the Thornhill Golf Club on Sunday May 6. Twenty-three of the 33 members of the November November 39 class were present. On Tuesday, May 8th they attended a luncheon which included included a beautifully decorated decorated birthday cake courtesy courtesy of T.G.H. for all the 1939 graduates (three classes). This was held in the Nurses' Residence Residence on Gerrard St., Toronto and was proceeded proceeded by a tour of T.G. Although the hospital was large in 1939, it now encloses one large block. The Burnside Nurses' Annex, east and west residences as well as the tennis courts and lovely gardens which surrounded them are all gone and the area has been taken up in hospital hospital additions. At present a large Research Building Building is under construction. construction. It was a delightful occasion filled with Reminiscence and renewal renewal of old friendships. Four members of the class have passed on in recent years and only three others could not be contacted. Graduates attended from Florida, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Quebec and all parts of Ontario including Fort Francis, London, Kitchener and Oakville. Mrs. Hooey and her daughter Margaret Childs were in Orilla on Saturday attending the wedding of her nephew, Gary MacDonald and Lynda Mitchell at the Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mr. Beggs officiated. East Beach Residents Want Abandoned House Torn Down The demolition of an abandoned house at East Beach has become one of the main goals of a community community group working towards the rehabilitation of Bow- manville's lakeshore. Bob Brown, head of the East Beach Community Association, Association, described the building as an "eyesore." The Browns and their neighbours also feel that CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY the crumbling house located located near the water's edge should be demolished because because it is a hazard to health and safety. For over a year, the East Beach Community Association Association has . been working to find new ways to improve the appearance and environment environment of the East Beach area. The group meets every fourth Thursday to discuss the rehabilitation of the beach. Dismantling the abandoned building has continued to be a top priority. priority. The Association says that although someone owns the house, it has been empty for several years. In fact, the dull-looking place with its shattered ' windows and leaning frame is suitable only as a shelter for skunks and rodents. The danger lies in the fact that it is not very tightly boarded up and there is a large well in the basement. "I'm afraid that a child or even an adult may hurt or kill themselves in there," said Mr. Brown. In an attempt to rectify the problem, Mr. Brown has taken his complaint to town council where he discovered discovered the process of demolishing demolishing a house is long and complicated. Councillor Marie Hubbard, Hubbard, a member of the East Beach Community Association Association herself, was already familiar with the situation. The Regional Municipality of Durham NOTICE PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the health, safety and comfort of the community is greatly dependent on the facilities and services provided by our Works Department; AND WHEREAS the support from the community is vital in the continuing efficient operation of our public works services such as; street maintenance, refuse disposal, water supply, sanitary sewer systems, road construction and snow removal; AND WHEREAS the quality and effectiveness of these facilities facilities and services are dependent on the continued efforts and skills of Public Works Department staff; NOW THEREFORE, hereby proclaim G. Herrema, Regional Chairman, do MAY 20 - 26, 1984 "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the Region of Durham to recognize the contribution that public works officials and staff make everyday to the health, safety and comfort of our lives. DATED at Whitby this 9th day of May, 1984 G. Horrema, Chairman Region of Durham The facilities operated by the Region's Works Department will be open to the public during the week. To make arrangements or for further information, please contact Works Department 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby Phono (416) 668-7721 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L for a Bonus Toy Just for Participating in Our Portrait Promotion. Our Bonus Plush Toy is a high quality soft-stuffed animal made of the finest plush fiber - just the right size for your little one. Package includes: (2) 8x10'S (2) 5 X 7'S (10) wallets LIMIT - ONE SPECIAL PER SUBJECT No additional charge for groupa. Additional portralli, and apeclal affecta portraiture, if available, may be purchased at reasonable price» In addition to package shown. Poees our selection. Satisfaction guaranteed or deposit cheerfully refunded. Plush animal available In various designs of our choice. LIMIT - ONE PLUSH ANIMAL PER CUSTOMER MAY 24th -- 25th -- 26th Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Miracle Food Mart 243 King St. East Bowmanville Mall "I am well aware of this problem" said Councillor Hubbard, "but there are a number of legalities that must be dealt with first." Councillor Hubbard explained that she had done all that she could to get the project underway and it is now in the hands of the town's clerk and director director of public works. However,, she assures the community group that the issue ^will be put to rest shortly. 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