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Port Perry Star, 11 Feb 1976, p. 23

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By Mrs. Joyce Kelly Welcome back to snowy Blackstock is extended to both Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gibson. and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Marlow who each enjoy- ed a holiday in the sunny "south. A warm welcome is ex- tended to Dennis Romeril who has moved into the apartment in the Martyn Block recently vacated by Mrs. Alma Fowler. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cochrane 'on the recent passing of Ivan's sister. Mrs. Ruth Wilson attended a family party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson and girls of West Hill to celebrate Valerie's 4th birth- day. Please note that due to the Special Events in connection with opening of the Town Hall, Port Perry the Con- cordia Concert at Blackstock. has been postponed - from that date to Sunday, April 11. Let's hope that our snowy and blocked roads will just be a memory by then. Men's Curling Bonspliel On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Blackstock Curling Club held its annual Men's Bonspiel. Caretaker Bob Strong had the ice in excellent condition which contributed greatly to the success of the day. The fine new scoreboards so gen- erously donated by Jim Grieve of Port Perry 1.G.A. were greatly appreciated. The competition was very keen - in several instances the game was decided by the | Cartwright By Carol Rushton Well, exams are finally over. What a relief! We have been up burning the midnight oil for many a night and are finally getting back the results. Some of us perhaps did not do as well as we thought we would, but that only makes more room for improvement! See! There's a good side to every- thing...even exams. Last Monday, we didn't have school as the buses' didn't get through. And on Tuesday, we were all rested up from our long weekend and ready to start again. On Saturday of two weeks ago, the Cartwright Outers Club had a meeting on frozen Lake Scugog, where we put up, cleaned, or just HS news | inspected our wood-duck houses. It was indeed very rewarding to discover that some wood-ducks had inhabited them; proving the success of the project. Wood-ducks usually rest in dead trees, but as these are now usually removed, there is a shortage of available resting space. Wood-ducks which would normally move elsewhere for habitation are in "this way being brought back to the area. The annual house league drama contest for Cart- wright High is coming up soon. Plays are now being chosen and spirits are high. Track and Field training was begun last Wednesday after school, and we all hope to be in tip-top shape by springtime. Javelins away! final stone in the play-off end. When the tallies were all scored, President Ernie Swain presented the follow- ing prizes: 1st Cartwright High School team made up of Paul Larmer, Colin Assel- stine, Tom Wotten and Jack Gunter; 2nd place went to Richard VanCamp, Dalton Dorrell, Jim Gray, Floyd Beatty and Jim Swain; Blake Gunter, David Petrie, Roy Werry, Ralph Larmer and Danny Moore took third place while Gerald Kelly, Herb Swain, John Goss, Harvey Graham, John Lar- mer, and George Bryant won fourth prize. Consolation team was Ivan Thompson, Neil Malcolm Harold Martyn Roy Turner and Neil Bailey. In all ways the day was termed a great success. Blackstock 4-H News Blackstock 4-H groups 1 and 2 met at the United Church for their second meeting on Feb. 3rd. This Unit is called Cloth for Leisure. We started off the meeting with the 4-H Pledge. Then Mrs. Martyn and Mrs. Wygerde showed us how to get ready to cut out our pattern and Mrs. McLaugh- lin and Mrs. McDonald showed us how to cut and mark our material. Marlene Parsons, Press Sec. A speedy recovery is wish- ed little Julie Corden who had her tonsils removed on Thursday and to Allan Ferg- uson who had the misfortune to break his collar-bone while playing hockey on Sat. morning. Blackstock W.I. At 12:30 p.m. on Wed. Feb. 4th, 17 members Payments Too High Need Extra Cash Too Many Payments @ WE UNDERSTAND -- WE CAN HELP YO If you own-a home, farm or property in City, Town or Country, old or new, paid for or not, our low payment . Mortgage Plan is probably your answer. Thousands of folks all over Ontario have let us help them and their friends. We would like to help you top! eo Consolidate all your debts ¢ e Got that extra cash now oe Have one low payment ¢ WAYNE SMITH 1 (705) 645-4557 CALL COLLECT _ GREAT NORTHERN FINANCIAL CORPORATION A Canadian Public Company whose only business is helping people Blackstock W.I. met in the Community Hall for their monthly meeting. An array of tempting desserts, prepar- ed by the group, made choos- ing difficult, however every- one went back for seconds. With the theme Education and convened by Mrs. L. Thompson, the program being held first began by the making of Valentines, the material having been sup- plied. These interesting creations were later judged and prizes given. Roll call: Name an author or columnist and tell some- thing he or she has written. Two minutes of silence followed by the Lord's Pray- er was participated in by all in memory of Mrs. Olga Hill, a long-time member. The minutes, thank-yous and the treasurer's report were all given. President Mrs. Shortridge, Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. E. Graham agreed to be a committee to plan some money making venture. Their report will be given in March. Motto- One who cease to learn, ceases to live, was briefly commented on by Mrs. G. Thompson. Mrs. PORT PERRY STAR, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1976 -- n "News of interest from Blackstock area Frank Bailey gave a read- ing. Also an interesting quiz on the Hand Book was con- ducted. Meeting closed with O Canada. Recent supper guests of Mrs. Ruth Wilson were Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Vance, and Mrs. Netta Waterman all of Peterborough. On Friday, the pupils of _ the Carwright Central Public School, under the capable direction of the principal Mr. D. Hogg and their teachers held a most enjoyable skat- ing party at the local rink. The over 600 pupils were divided into workable groups and went on in shifts for their turn in skating. A very pleas- ant phase of the Physical Education program. Mr. and Mrs. K. Wyatt of Brooklin spent several days with "their granddaughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant and family. Winners at the Senior Citi- zens Card Party on Tuesday evening with 14 tables were: 1st Wilma VanCamp 85, 2nd Irene Cox 84, 3rd Reid Cook 75, 4th Hazel English 74, 5th Margaret Watson 72, 6th Percy VanCamp 72, low Edna Larmer. Greenbank news By Mrs. A. McMillan Communion service will be on February 15th. It was postponed last Sunday due to weather conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Couves visited with Miss Grace and Ed Couves in Toronto, then went on to Brampton to have dinner with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bailey one day recently. Mrs. Clifford Rodd visited with her 'mother, Mrs. Camplin in Sunderland last Friday. Congratulations to Mr. and Paul Studinski on the birth of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hunter were in Guelph on Sunday to welcome their first grandson and Pat home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Baird have arrived honie from St. Vincent, Bequia, West Indies, having enjoyed a winter holiday. of the Ontario OFFICE AND AREA SERVED CENTRAL-EAST Barrie, for the County of Simcoe and the District Municipality of Muskoka Mississauga, for the Regional Municipality of Peel Oshawa, for the Regional Municipality of Durham Peterborough, for the Northumberland, Victoria, - and Haliburton . Richmond Hill, for the Regional Municipality of York Counties of Peterborough, Ontario RENT Office locations Landlords and tenants wishing information, forms or assistance in connection with the Residential Premises Rent Review Act may call or visit their local rent review office listed below. The offices will commence operation Mgnday, February 9, 1976. OFFICE LOCATION 110 Dunlop St. E. Tel. 737-2111 1310 Dundas St. E. Tel. 270-3280 74 Simcoe St. S. Tel. 579-4421 340 George St. N. Tel. 743-9511 10255 Yonge St. Tel. 884-6092 If you live outside the toll-free dialing area for the office serving your municipality, dial the operator and ask for Zenith 9-6000. You will be connected with the rent review office free of charge. Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations (PLEASE CLIP & FILE) MAILING ADDRESS (tor all correspondence including completed forms) Ontario Rent Review Box 985 Barrie L4M 5F1 Ontario Rent Review Box 126 Postal Station A Mississauga L5A 227 Ontario Rent Review Box 618 Oshawa L1H 7R2 Ontario Rent Review Box 1586 Peterborough K9J 7S2 Ontario Rent Review Box 391 Richmond Hill LAC 4Y6 0 ATAR A » ENR ER "wy RCE Spr -- Fru » Set SA Re Xr nr nr hy 20 ~-- Foo PNY 0 CY Sem ar RY TTT SR al td fis Zz oP Seid, Ta oo > PONS ATS TR Ae ZR So, Ys Tad) eh a 22 bt! add A vie wa RN r= -- Caden - ¢ Dans ir Rh OR a Ra ££ Fas Ree! ri CT ~~ CA ERT A pe De ah eh eI # ¥ ETE ATL o£ er They Sr Sy - a A ------r NJ Any be Ts AS

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