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Wins essay contest for second time For the second time in four years, Betty Deeth has been chosen the local winner of an essay competition sponsored by Dominion Textiles Ltd. The competition was open to readers of community newspapers throughout Canada and encourages "them to think about what their newspaper means to them, 'and then to set these thoughts down on paper in essay form, From the numerous entries received we have chosen Mrs, Deeth the win- STAR reprints call 985.7383 ner, for. which she will receive $25. from the STAR and will be entered in the national level of the contest, Second goes to Joyce Mulder Port Perry who will receive $15. and third to Mrs. B. Bailey, Toronto, $10. At the national level, a gold medal and $400 will be awarded to the best essay- from all those received across Canada. During the next three weeks the STAR will publish the essays of the winners at the local level, starting this week with Mrs. Deeth's essay entitled "In Touch". The Star would like to thank those who participated in this years contest and wish Mrs. Deeth the best of _ luck in the national contest. "In Touch" "by Betty Deeth Dear Mary, Just writin'-this letter to keep in touch with you and to tell you what's been happenin' around your old hometown, and what I've been up to since you moved away to live with your son. Idon't get around as much as I used to, (you know how it is, gettin' older and all - that), so I really appreciate our wonderful hometown weekly newspaper. It's gettin' better all the time, and it really keeps ME in touch. Why just the other day, I read in that column, contributed by your old neigh- bour, Annie, how they're raisin' money by holding a roast beef supper to put a new roof on the church. Bet they wish you were over there to help, like you used to. Do you mind how broke up Jessie was when her husband died? Didn't know what to do with herself. Well, she saw in the paper how they needed volunteers up at the nursing home, and she's doin' her bit up there two or three times a week, helpin' some of the people she's known since she was a little girl. Remember the old rotogravure section of the city week-end papers? Well, I declare, our weekly paper has some lovely photo stories too. They're about people we know. The pictures bout the local museum were real interestin'. Next time you are in town, we will have to go there, and see the log cabin that is being rebuilt. We're lucky that the staff of the paper lives here and is part of our community. It shows up in the editorials. I think it's a good thing that the editorials question what the council does or doesn't do. Our paper acts as a collective social conscience. The editorials ask the questions, and sometimes they get a right smart answer in the Letters to the Editor. Have you ever noticed how those fresh young college type reporters come to work on the local paper, but don't stay long? No roots! You gotta have roots to appreciate a small town and its people in order to write about them, After all, that's what makes interestin' readin' ,~for me, anyhow. I get enough bad news on the television, 'bout wars and shoot'n and such. It's nice to have a paper that has mostly good news. Of course, - sometimes there is a bad accident or a barn burns, and they print a picture of that. But mostly the paper tells me what the organizations are up to in town. Why I could be out every night of the week, if I went to everything advertised in the "Coming Events There's bingo, suppers, meetings, school concerts, dances (I don't go to them anymore, but my grandchildren do)--and auction sales. Ilike to visit with old friends at the auction sales. You wouldn't know the old hometown, because there are 80 many new stores and houses. I find it real handy, and I save money if I look at the ads and then decide what I'm goin' to buy in the way of groceries. And the new stores often have opening specials. I sold my old piano last week. I just put a "for sale" ad in Wednesdays paper, and by two o'clock that day the deal was made. Was I pleased! Did I tell you I found a small apartment listed in the paper for rent, and I'm moving soon. My little dog "Buddy" wandered away and was missing for two weeks. Was I upset! 1 put an ad in the paper and a lady two miles away telephoned to say she was glad to know who owned him, and he is safely at home again, Mary, you probably would enjoy readin' the paper yourself. It's a whole week of good reading', magazines being' as expensive as they are, the paper is just as entertaining', and- much cheaper. That settles it! I've just decided to send you-my dearest and oldest friend--the weekly paper as a gift. That way, we will both be IN TOUCH with. what's goin' on in the old hometown! rs Yours truly, : : Matilda Hobbs alias Betty Deeth. By Grace Beacock Last Sunday Rev. Brawn preached a suitable sermon prior to his holidays which he and his wife have truly earn- ed. He sympathically men- tioned the passing of Mrs. JY aison (Bobcaygeon), nother of Norman, our organist. Also same senti- ments regarding the late Mrs. Silas Reynolds whom many of us knew very well. We were happy to meet new folk out with us. Offering collected by Mr. C. Reid and Mr. T. Hodgins. On 'Sunday, Decoration Service was observed at Pine Grove Cemetery with a splendid attendance. Much credit is due the 1.0.0.F. and Maybelle Rebekah Lodge 348 for arranging the well-plan- ned worship when Mr. J. Elliot delivered a most homey and suitable mess- age: High compliments were voiced in general as to the immaculate condition of the grounds, as a result, we say " "a job well done' to Mr. Geo. Hall, caretaker and assist- ants. Last weeks euchre results - Ladies: Pearl Day, Margaret Watson, Kay Crosier. Gents: Bert Gibson, Elmer Ploughman, Ab -------- DEPARTMENT Timms.. It was also announ- ced Elmer Ploughman was the winner of the lone hand series. This was the last night of the season, therefore we do appreciate the patron- age of all card fans. So, have a pleasant summer and trust to see you back in Septem- ber. I have been in informed a larger refrigerator has been purchased for the hall and the flooring is being faced with a general clean- ing and- "make-up" job. Mrs. Douglas McMillan played hostess for the last meeting of the season for Units 1 and 2 of U.C.W. President Mrs. Wozney wel- comed everyone prior to mediation which was in charge of Mrs. E. "Jean" Martyn who having attended the "Women Alive Confer- ence" at Waterloo Univer- sity. She reported and stres- sed a valid and uplifting biblical viewpoints obtained from the Seminar. President now chaired the meeting, A thank-you note was read from Mrs. Helen Jewell, re- garding her fathers passing away. The "talked of" bake sales during summer months has been erased from our minds but instead watch for particulars regarding a hot GREB WORK BOOTS GREEN PATCH Regular height $29.95 Highcut PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 30, 1976 -- 3 * Prince Albert and area news beef dinner in October. The members are still sponsoring coffee party hours in aid of the piano fund. Please keep in mind, Wednesday, June 30, 9-11 a.m. Anyone is welcome to the church parlors for a "visit" too. Last Tuesday evening, June 22, near 30 ladies were invited to the Community Centre where Mrs."M. Pugh, Mrs. J. Hunter, Mrs. G. Mahaffy planned a miscel- laneous shower for a recent- 985-8025 NEXT TO TOWN INN RESTAURANT. 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