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V St. John's Priest Leads Pilgrimage Happy New Year to all! Won't getting back to regular routines be wonderful? Sympathy of the community community is extended to former resident resident Joe Bradburn of Port Perry on the passing of his wife Annie after a lengthy slay in hospital. Sympathy to her son Roy and Linda Bradburn, and their family Matt and Amanda of Blackstock and to her daughters daughters Joan and Lcn Chambcrland and their family of Renfrew and Marion Dunning of Ottawa. The funeral was held on Monday from the Wagg Funeral Chapel of Port Perry. Annie was a very gracious lady who was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. ' This holiday time was most memorable for David and Kathleen Petrie. They Blackstock News motored to Iowa where they spent Christmas with Glenda and Roger Hackman and family family of Osage, Iowa. On Saturday, December 27 they attended the wedding of their son David Petrie and Tonyia Hackman in Osage. Also present present at the wedding were Alan and Ann Marie Petrie and Kathleen (who acted as a flower girl) from Brampton and Andrew and Jodi Petrie and their son Christopher (who was the ringbearer) from Enniskillen. David and Tonyia make their home in Las Vegas where they arc both employed. All arc invited to the annual New Year's Levee of MPP John O'Toole which Invitation To Our Open House Saturday, January 24 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featuring quality eyewear by German manufacturer Rodenstock Everyone is welcome to meet our staff and Doctors. Door prizes • Refreshments available OPTOMETRIST dr. k. a. McPherson DR. F. LESSANI DR. K. LEE "We strive to exceed your expectations" 45 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville L1C 2L8 Phone: 905-623-3252 Fax: 905-623-4583 TURN KEY OPERATION Video store. Gross income over $345,000. Built-in /à* . * / * - . ,1,: J clientele. Call today JUST GORGEOUS for more info. Call Rozmin Awadia** 623-3393 or 623-2207. • 3 bedrooms • Attached garage • Neutral Decor • Shows 10++ Come view this home. $139,900. Call Rozmin Awadia" 623-3393 or 623-2207. j$k . ' PT5i39?TÏT5Itj5* 10++ SEEING IS BELIEVING! • $154,900 • 3 level backsplil • 3+1 bedrooms • Large family room • Fenced yard • Decorated lo perfection • Don't miss out) Call today and ask for Rozmin Awadia" 623-3393 or 623-2207. January 11,1998 2-4 p.m. 81 Trudeau Drive, Bowmanville Come see this gorgeous 3 bedroom home. Large eat-ln kilchen with walk-out to a nice yard and interlocking brick patio and sidewalk. Wood burning fireplace, close lo schools and all amenities. Dir: Liberty lo Concession SI. W., 2nd right and follow signs. Rozmin Awadia" will be there to greet youl 623-3393 or 623-2207 tJ , 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 THE PERFECT 1QO ACRE FARM : |H| ! ■fvtfrrt-» *'* XrtiiW ■ f Lovely 2 storey home In excellent excellent condition, complete privacy. Excellent outbuildings, newer 72' x 32' steel barn, large steel bank barn and driving shed. 75 acres workable, good fences, excellent well, $349,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. 89 ACRES - KENDAL HILLS Greatest view In area! Spacious 3 bedroom pan- a-bode bungalow, finished top to bottom, deck, 2 fireplaces. fireplaces. Must be seen. $274,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. SOLID BRICK 2 STOREY - BOWMANVILLE Oversized kitchen with many extra cupboards, living room, dining room, 3 baths, hot tub, central air, garage. Shows beautifully. $154,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY Older homo on 1.16 acres, fronts on Albert SI. and backs onto Durham SI. Potential lo sever 3 semi lots or small apariment. 1995 survey available. Purchaser to satisfy satisfy own soil re: severances and costs. Flat land, no bush, provides excellent opportunity lor Investors, builders, developers. Preliminary site sketch available. $199,000, Call Joan Deegan' 623-3393 or 404-6558. I?, BRICK BUNGALOW IN PREFERRED AREA! Spotless 3 bedroom brick bungalow In Bowmanville, 16' x 32' Inground pool with new liner and pump, Hardwood floors, Newer roof, cushion flooring In kitchen and bathroom, bathroom, walkout from kitchen to 2 tlor dock overlooking separated separated fenced pool, Newer FAG furnace, Only $149,900. Call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393. will be held on Sunday, January 11 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Courticc Recreation Complex. On New Year's Day Linda and Lawrence McLaughlin of Nestlcton and Anson Taylor of Scarborough had dinner and a pleasant visit at the home of Kathleen Watts. The annual Mountjoy family gathering was held at the Blackstock Recreation Complex on New Year's Day with a fine crowd attending. Following the noon meal the afternoon was spent enjoying skating at the rink. There were 13 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners winners - Doris Hill, Merril VanCamp, Joan Sutcliffe, Ruby Smith, Pat VanDam, Don Thompson and Helen Dorrell. Lucky draws were won by Don Thompson, Reid Harness, Lorraine Geer, George Mathewson, Ruby Smith and Helen Dorrell. On this Tuesday a pot luck supper supper will be held at 6:00 p.m.. followed by the regular card party at 8:00 p.m, Gerald and Joyce Kelly hosted a New Year's Day dinner dinner at their farm home in Bobcaygcon. Guests were Jim and Ella Walker, Audrey Gilmour all of the Lindsay area, Jethro and Eleanor Staples, Dale and Anita Davis all of the Bobcaygcon area, Cora Hogg of Fenelon Falls, Elizabeth and Peter Peelers, Courtney, Kathryn and Graham of Omemee, Elaine Kelly of Kitchener, Esther Kelly and Francis Peelers of Fcsserton. Evening dinner guests were Catherine and Rae Junkin of Bobcaygcon and Mark Junkin who is a student student at Guelph University. St. John's News by Colin Beal Despite atrocious weather, The First Eucharist of 1998, celebrated by Father Hugh on the morning of New Year's Day, was well attended. One would hardly describe it as a large congregation. But, considering considering that many people had had a late night and that New Year's Day is not a religious Report From Queen's Park From page 10 Junior Kindergarten programs. programs. There will also be additional money as part of the $650 million capital programs programs announced earlier this year. Post-secondary education has received a two-year stable stable funding commitment. The funding for 1998-99 is $2.79 billion up $30 million over 1997. The funding includes student assistance and will grow to $2.84 billion by 1999-2000. Post-secondary Post-secondary tuition remains a considerable considerable challenge. Colleges and universities are required to set aside a portion of any tuition increases they impose toward a student aid program. program. I encourage our MP, Alex Shepherd to work with me to secure an income contingent contingent student loan program: There may need to be income tax reforms to allow students to earn enough money, tax- free, to cover tuition, and living living expenses. I am committed to work with our local councils to avoid any municipal tax increases. I have written to our Minister of Finance to ensure that municipalities have the time to adjust their spending to absorb the approximately 1.7% local and 3,1% regional savings target. I am sure some of my constituents arc reading my weekly articles as they have quoted me in their letters to the editor. Perhaps there are some ideas of how we can collectively manage no tax increase. Sadly, there arc those who still believe that we can continue to spend and tax our way out of every challenge. I have learned that most people resist change and yet change is one thing that brings about progress. I have also learned that it is impossible impossible to accomplish anything without the help of other people, people, In 1998, wc must continue continue to work together to ensure that our hard fought changes work, Our collective sacrifices sacrifices must not be in vain in ' our quest to secure a brighter future for everyone, The annual Durham East New Year's Levee will be held on Sunday, January lltli, 1998 between 1:30 n.md 4:30 p.m. at the Courticc complex, I hope many of you plan on attending, attending, I look forward to seeing you there. feast in most people's minds, it was very encouraging. This New Year celebration was a "First" at St. John's (according (according to comments made by long-time members of the congregation) and the turnout augurs well for future years. The Epiphany celebration on Sunday morning included an anthem and lots of favourite hymns. The children children of the Church School helped Father Hugh bring the Three Kings to the Crib. At coffee time, Marilyn Clarke received musical greetings in celebration of her birthday. There are still a few vacancies on Father Hugh's guided pilgrimage to the Holy Land, leaving on February 11th. Anyone who would like to take this trip should contact Hugh at 986-0557 or (905) 476-4460, (leave a message if there's no answer) but you'd belter hurry. The^larinnton/CourticeJndejicndenL^owmanvillej^SaturdaVjJanuarvJOMOOSi^^^^aEcj m. V ?• : * r v }} " / ' f "f.s . Poster and Poem Winners For a job well done, these students of Knox Christian School received many 'honourary mention' certificates and one creative young lady received a first place certificate along with a $20 prize for participating in the annual Remembrance Day Poster Contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. In the front arc Andrea Oudyk, Nicole Flonk, and Nicole Woudstra. Behind them arc Lysa Neutel, Daniel Richter, and Christina Flonk. Missing was Sarah DeVries. Nicole Flonk received the first prize in the intermediate division for her black and white poster. ^A RE^MKC ? /»/ corners,one realty ltd., realtor 8 (/»"**• 104 King St. E, Bowmanville 623-6000 MONTHS MORTGAGE 'Some conditions apply. VILLAGE BUNGALOW I On 100x165 ft. lot with view for miles. 3 + 1 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, kitchen, high dry basement. $137,500. David Passant** Assoc. Broker Over 22 Years of Service \ AlSSi $16,900. Mobile home In park. $37,900. Mobile home, woods and creek. $45,900. Level lot 132'x 247' $49,900. 2-10 acre treed parcels. $97,900. Country starter, outbuildings $149,900. 3 level backspllt by hospital $219,900. 25 acres, century home, workshop; For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker, today! 623-6000. STEP UP TO QUALITY Ron Moore Sales Rep. 4 bedroom home that features 2 car garage, 2 1/2 _ nn( T' baths including a 5 piece ensuite in the huge master bzd-oUUU bedroom. 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