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- & ow. - . . 4 joined with the residents in 1 46, med CRE About 50 invited guests Street Friday. The occasion was the their praise of the new senior citizens homes on Kellett official opening of the homes and among the invited guests Tr - a nt a Barra Se eg ~~ Dr. M. B. Dymond was probably the busiest person ,among those attending the opening of the Senior Citizens homes, Friday. He made a number of presentations on behalf of various government depart- ments. In the top picture, Mrs. Jessie Hope received a coffee urn on behalf of the residents. Below, Mr. Bill Carnegie received a framed plaque from the Ontario Government with the following inscription: 'To commemorate the official opening, Senior Citizens' Residence, 327 Kellett St., Friday, May 2, 1975", signed by Donald R. Irvine, Minister of Housing. Mrs. Ethel Whitter, the oldest resident, at 91, received the scissors Dr. Dymond used when he assisted in cutting the ribbon. benbbaldiddiiid ia < VX Much praise given Senior Citizens and new residence + Dymond, Cafik attend official opening were representatives from the Federal and Provincial Governments, Durham Regionand Scugog Township ' wg A.H. LeMasurier, Director of Special Services with Ontario Housing Corporation acted as chairman during the opening ceremonies and spoke briefly prior to the introduction of the first speaker, Scugog Township Mayor, Lawrence Malcolm. Mr. Malcolm praised those responsible for the initial work prior to the construc- tion, the members of the former Port Perry Council, who took the initiative and then to be continued by the members of Scugog Town- ship. The members of the two councils were present and were introduced to the gathering. Mr. Malcolm said the need for homes of this kind is now in great demand and he hoped that new construction for Scugog Township resi- dents will soon be on the drawing board. Norman Cafik, M.P. for Ontario Riding attended and represented the Federal Government, commended the two Governments for the Taking an active part organizing the event and participating during the opening were several persons representing the various government offices. From left, H. T. Sweeney, assistant manager at the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation Oshawa office; Mrs. Pat Hobby and A. H. LeMasvurier, both 'Cutting the ribbon was a four level government effort. representing With scissors in hands, Dr. M. B. Dymond, the Provincial Government; Walter 1] PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 7, 1975 -- 25 fine co-operation shown in the financing and construc- tion of a much needed pro- ject such as the Senior Citizens' Homes. The cost of constructing the apartment building was about $330,000. and 90 percent of that amount had been made available as a loan by the Federal Government. He praised the senior citi- zens and said it was about time something was done for them in return for all they had done to benefit the younger people of this country. Dr. M.B. Dymond rep- resenting the Provincial Government spoke at some length and with great enthus- iasm about the project, the residents and the pleasure of having been able to take some part in the realization of the attractive and practi- cal apartment building. He reiterated Mr. Cafik's words giving credit to the fine co-operation of the two Governments responsible for ---- the financing and construc- tion of the homes. Dr. Dymond said the occasion was one of the happiest in his long career. A dream we have waited for a long time to come through. Ten years ago, he continu- ed to say, 37 senior citizens units had been constructed in Canada. Five years later this number was increased to 2,900 and today 20,000 units are in operation. Following the official cere- mony, residents were enter- tained by a choir from R.H. Cornish Public School under the direction of Glenn Taylor accompanied by Mrs. Grace Hastings. They all received warm and lengthy applause for their fine contribution to the event. Before enjoying a sump- tious lunch provided and prepared by the residents, the group of visitors were taken on a tour of the build- ing and given a closer look at the small, but pleasant and practical apartments. representing Ontario Housing Corporation, Mr. Le- Masurier, Director of Special Services; Mrs. June Marks, also from the Ontario Housing Corporation, a Community Development Facilitator; Brian Suther- land, Area Manager with the Ontario Housing Corporation. Beath, Durham Region chairman; Lawrence Malcolm Scugog township mayor and Norman Cafik, represent- ing the Federal Government. "¥