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* ae Now is the time to join » L 2 a L q) | 2 & LJ] "* Blackstock and area new By Joyce Kelly Sympathy is extended to Mr, and Mrs. Harry Degeer and family on the untimely passing of Harry's brother of Tyrone last week. Also synipathy to Oscar McQuade - and family on the passing of Mrs., McQuade last week. Mr, and Mrs. McQuade who were long-time residents of Cartwright now reside in Port Perry Many from the community attented the College Royal at Guelph University over the weekend, Congratulations to Miss Michelle Robinson who grad- uated from Career Canada, Toronto, as a Dental Assist- ant. Mr, and Mrs, Cam Rob- inson and Mr. Dave Adams attended the Graduation Exercises. . : Mr. Tom Horton is spend- ing a week with relatives at Simcoe. ~Glad to report that Susan Fisher is showing improve- ment in the Oshawa Hospital She is undergoing teatment for diabetes. Miss . Edna Larmer and 'Mrs. Harold Larmer return- --ed home last week from an enjoyable holiday in Florida. Janis McLaughlin is in Oshawa Hospital where she is undergoing nose surgery. Congratulations to Barry VanCamp who placed a very close second at the Zone Public Speaking Contest at Uxbridge on Sunday. The first two speakers were so close that a speak-off was - required to determine the first prize. Good work Barry. Bob Horton and Mrs. Tom Horton, Wayne Robinson and his father Cam, Pat Johnston and his father Fred, Roger Gould and Mrs. Donna Gould spent the weekend at Mea- ford to attend a hockey tournament as members of the Port Perry Legion Pee Wee team. They won two overweight? counter weight There is a class near you! PORT PERRY St. Johns Presbyterian Chur¢ 'Queen Street ursdays 7:30 p.m. lose weight with the new Canadian Family Meal Plan --easy to follow, readily effective! And our appetizing recipes make losing weight a pleasdnt experience. NO CONTRACT TO SIGN $4 registration; $3 weekly Counterwelght® Foods for the calorie-conscious are available at your superrharket. Ask for them! . games and lost two games and each boy received a bronze medallion as a mom- ento of the weekend, Julie Bryant entertained a number of girl friends to a slumber party last weekend to celebrate her ninth birth- day. On Sunday her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant hosted a family. gathering in Julie's honour, ' U.C.W. Mrs. Joan Thompson was hostess for the March meet- ing of the Evening Unit of the U.C.W. The date of our meet- ing was changed to the first Wednesday of each month. Our President Beth Schry- i Wig WS Sreceron 2 / ORDERS AY JEEETED burt opened the meeting and gave several announce- ments. Yarn was given to anyone who wishes to knit for 'Save the Children" Fund. We are to keep in mind that articles are needed for the bazaar which will be held at the Blackstock Fair in August. Judi Mountjoy intro- duced the guest speaker, Mrs. Dora Martyn, who capably demonstrated the art of pizza making. Pat Gracy gave a devotional on 'Seeds We Cultivate", A tasty pizza was enjoyed by all, Miss Leanna McLoy of Malton was a weekend guest by Simmons Draw to be held April 10 No purchase necessary Valued at $159.50 Bedding Unlimited Early Canadian Pine Rocker of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryans and family. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryans were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Essery and girls of Courtice, Laura Lee Parris, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Proutt and Kim all of Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Tomchishin, Danny and Karen' of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roger LaFon- taine and John of Blackstock 'Mr. Ken Smith, Mr. Russell Essery, Mr. and Mrs: Merv Bayley and girls, all of Oshawa. This gathering was an early celebration of , Nancy and Bob's up-coming wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Howard PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Mar. 10, 1976 -- 9 Bailey and Kevin Ferguson, both pupils of Linda Kyte who . received honours on their recent Grade 11 music examination. Blackstock W.I. The Blackstock Women's Institute held their March meeting on Wednesday at the Community Hall. The meeting opened after a delicious dessert luncheon with president Mae Short- ridge in the chair. The minutes were read and adopted. Mrs. Harold McLaughlin, convenor of Agriculture introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Ken Graham who spoke to us on Py NC "For prices you can sleep with"' 133 TAUNTON RD. W. 579-2011 22 \ +~MON.-WED. 10-6, THURS.-FRI. 10-9, SAT. 9-5, SOMMERVILLE MALL s and views the Maple Syrup Industry - an industry that has been abandoned locally. It was a very timely topic in March. Mr. Graham told how very much in demand the maple products are. He makes syrup and described the activities of the Ontario Maple Syrup Association of which he is a member. Following the speaker, the roll call, "Name a famous person who was born on a farm" was taken. Motto - '"'Conserve our Agricultural land, it is a precious commodity" was briefly commented on by Eileen. PAR ERTL A, Veh IEPA