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Port Perry Star, 31 Jan 1973, p. 18

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Bart Sah gite, / J ya A a Na oP a Se A SC ae EFA H ¥ Ch A & Pad} 4 7 y\ % A 0) A ¥ Fara EIEN, ve B 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Jan. 24th, 1973 Blackstock News With so much talk and planning throughout this area concerning Regional overnment and its effects on the citizens of Blackstock, most of us are terribly ignorant of the facts of the expected changes. With this in mind there is a public meeting planned tentatively for February 2 to bring us information. Plan now to attend this most worthwhile meeting to learn of the future of our township. Further details will be available next week but plan now to be at this most important meet- ing. Mrs. John Hamilton re- turned last week from a trip to England where she visited relatives and attended to some family business. The Women's Institute card party was held on Tuesday evening with the following winners - Ladies high Lorna Richards, Second Dorothy McDiarmid, Lucky draw Olga Hill. Men's high Bert Gibson, Second Harold Manns, Lucky Draw Ruth Wilson. Mrs. Harold Martyn spent an enjoyable week in Florida as guest of Harold's sister. The night for the High ' School Library changes this week from Wednesday to Thursday night 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is just 50 cents per year. If you haven't already taken advantage of this opportunity, do make a point of beginning soon. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Suggitt who were married on Saturday in Port Perry Baptist Church. The bride is the former Linda Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown of Port Perry. The reception was held in Conway Gardens and afterward a dance was held in Scugog Hall where Bob Swain acted as disk 'jockey. On January 12 a bridal shower was held at the home of Mrs. Merlin Suggitt with Mrs. Rick Thompson acting as co-hostess in honour of Linda Brown, bride-to-be of Ray Suggitt. Attending were the groom's relatives and NOTICE Public Meeting The Council and Planning Board of the VILLAGE of PORT PERRY will hold a Public Meeting in the Municipal Council Chambers, 181 Perry Street, at 8:00 p.m. JANUARY 30th, 1973, regarding the following: (a) Application for re-zoning of part of Block E and F and part of abandoned railway between Block E and F, registered Plan 72, being 2.5 acres more or less, to permit the construction of a two storey apartment complex; (b) Application for rezoning of lots 261, 262, 263, 267, 268, 269, 270 and part of lot 276, registered Plan 86, being 6.13 acres more or less to permit the construction of apartments and townhouses. NOTE: the former property is situate on the east side of Bigelow St. north of Kellett St.; the latter is situate north of Bay St., between Rosa and Bigelow Sts. Persons interested in supporting or objecting to the above proposed re-zonings should attend the meet- ing. J. N. BRODIE, (Opposite K - Mart) { ° Thomas House of Music ~ 1820 Dundas St. E. -- OPEN DAILY 9:30 am. to 9:00 p.m. Clerk-Treasurer THOMAS HOUSE of MUSIC Annual Bargain Bonanza --- THIS WEEK ONLY --- $ave PRICES SLASHED ON ALL New, Used and Studio ORGANS $$ WHITBY Phone 576-3921 neighbours. Linda replied fittingly for the lovely gifts. A tasty lunch served by the hostesses concluded the en- joyable evening. Congratulations to Lois VanCamp, pupil of Gladys Thompson who passed her Gr. II Music theory with 1st Class Honours and to Debbie McLaughlin who received a pass. Marlene Krockensteel and Joanne Wolters, both pupils of Ruth Wilson also passed Gr. II theory with 1st Class Honours. Mrs. A. Cruickshank and Mrs. R. Boundey of Port Perry were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly to celebrate Mrs. Boundey's birthday. a and Mrs. Richard er Arc Cobourg, Mrs. George Cole and Mrs. Jack Archer, Port Hope were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Ruth Wilson and Mrs. McQuade. Mr. and Mrs. John Venn- ing, Mrs. Elizabeth Skelding spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Bateman, (nee Mary Fran Grills) of Oak- ville. A.C.W. On Thursday the annual meeting of the A.C.W. and the Thursday Guild was held in the Parish Hall. The meeting which took the form of a sumptuous Pot Luck supper began at 6:30. Velva Bailey conducted the Devo- tion which consisted of Hymns, scripture and pra- yers. She had a timely meditation on Thoughts for The New Year. The President Mrs. John Hamilton welcomed the 25 ladies present and brought greetings from Mrs. Nichol- son whom she had visited in England recently. Various reports of the year were given. A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. Betty Staniland for her many years service as treasurer. New business included plans to purchase new choir gowns and the acceptance to hold the Garden party at the Donnerals in the summer. The ladies thoroughly tho- roughly enjoyed the slides and commentary of Mrs. John Rahm of her travels to the west and local pictures. Miss Aileen VanCamp $ Saturday until 5:00 p.m. showed pictures of local weddings and anniversaries and of her interesting tra- vels. One highlight was the launching of an ocean liner by Queen Elizabeth II. Elaine Bailey also showed slides of local interest. The meeting expressed thanks to these three ladies for sharing thef- photo. graphy and making the meeting so enjoyable. So sorry that two of our older folk are in Port Perry Hospital. Much better health is wished for Mrs. Chas Smith and Mr. Leith Byers both in hospital. Mrs. W. Archer is not well but is at home. We are pleased to know that Mr. Austin Beacock has been home for some time from hospital and is slowly improving at home. There are many, many cases of various types of cold and flu, especially among the school children. It is hoped that everyone is soon on the mend. Mr. R. H. Heaslip, Milton is spending a few days with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harry VanCamp. Their aunt, Mrs. Armstrong, Toronto came along too and together they all attended the 50th wedding anniversary of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. An- drew Nichols at Little Bri- tain United Church on Satur- day. Mrs. Armstrong re- mained in Lindsay where she is visiting other relatives. The Candace Unit of the U.C.W. met at the home of ' Dorothy Marlow with 14 ladies and 2 children pre- sent. The new unit leader, Alma Duff opened the pro- gramme with a poem enti- tled, "Watch the Corners'. Norma VanCamp took the programme with India as her subject. Many points of interest were brought out enlightening our information on India. She ended her programme with Kim's game using the New Year as her theme. A business period fol- lowed. World's Day of Prayer is to be held on March 2. Alma Duff closed the meeting with a bene- diction. After a delicious dessert luncheon at the home of Alma Taylor the meeting of the afternoon unit of the U.C.W. was opened by the leader, Florence Larmer reading a poem, "A new Year's Wish" followed by the hymn, "Lord Bless our Group Today" Margaret VanCamp who led in Bible Study remarked that few people know many Bible verses with the many new versions making it more difficult. She continued with the thought 'Where our life is leading us" ending with the offering and benediction. A new member Jean Ferguson was welcomed. Membership fees were paid by the 16 members present. A committee had been appointed of Jean Mahaffy, Jean Adams and Edith Mec- Laughtlin to cater to the Shorthorn Bariquet in April. The Milk Producers' Ban- quet in March was dis- cussed. Combined unit and general meeting will be held in February at 9:30 a.m. in C.E. room. The 1973 meeting were planned. For programme Audrey Wright gave a resume of activities which had taken place in Cambridge Street United Church, Lindsay. A contest plahned by Jean Adams was played. The meeting was closed by benediction by Florenc e Larmer. ART'S PLUMBING - HEATING Sewer Connections QUALITY WORKMANSHIP PHONE 985-2581 ART PETROZII KEN P. MURRAY - Electrical Contractor _ Domestic & Industrial WIRING CALL US FOR FREE ESTJMATES ON COMPLETE ELECTRICAL HOME HEAT Phone: 985 - 7005 274 ROSA ST. -- PORT PERRY" = Installations = Renovations "Pump Repairs Call To-day! Murray Burnfield is pleased to be associated with Consumers Gas and would be happy to quote prices on installation of gas to your home or business. Murray Burnfield PLUMBING - HEATING - ELECTRIC UGUN NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION BY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF REACH TO DISPENSE WITH A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1. The Council of the Corporation of the Town- ship of Reach intends to apply to The Ontario Muni- cipal Board for approval of the purchase of land (North Half of Lot 1, Con. IV Twp. of REACH) for the purpose of a gravel site at an estimated cost of $100,000.00, which amount shall be raised by the sale of debentures payable out of the general rate over a period not xceeding 10 years. 2. Application will be made to The Ontario Municipal Board for an order to dispense with the assent of the electors to the undertaking of the said works. Any ratepayer may, within twenty-one days after the first publication of this notice, send by post prepaid to the clerk of the Township of Reach, at the address given below, a notice in writing stating his objection to such approval and the grounds of such objection. 3. The Ontario Municipal Board may order pursuant to the statute that the assent of the electors shall not be required and may approve of the said purchase, but before doing so it may appoint a time and place for a public hearing when any objections will be considered. DATED at the Township of REACH this 15th day of January, 1973. V. MALCOLM, Clerk, , Port Perry, RR. #4, * Manchester, Ontario.

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