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TNC ALS rit SEN : TINE BIAS pe) bo MEVIZARTS ; Re Rt AS NI nr Li El DA 24 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday May 9, 1979 Writing, lectures part of Canadian literature week Canadian Literature week, sponsored by the library at Port Perry High School culminated on Thursday with the awarding of prizes to the three winners of the writing competition. They were Janet Bruce (poetry), Mike Stokes (prose), and Belinda Espley (prose). In addition to the writing competition, the week's events included seminars on writing, a lecture on Cana- dian Literature, a discussion about journalism and poetry readings. On Wednesday, Professor John Stevens from the University of Toronto spoke .to seventy students and read excerpts of comic scenes from Canadian novels and poetry. Later Mr. Harry Stempt of the Uxbridge Times Journal met with students interested in jour- I'm your local Alcan Authorized Dealer. Call me for a free quote on installing Alcan aluminum siding. MIKE ALLEN Alcan Products Autron ae Ov ster CHRIS ALLEN ALUMINUM 985-3747 NAVAN 0. (8 § § hh 8) SUMMER VACATIONS FOR 1979 TRENTWAY ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOURS NEW ENGLAND _7DAYS OHI0 6 DAYS KENTUCKY & TENNESSEE 9 DAYS PENN. DUTCH COUNTRY 5 DAYS FRANKENMUTH MACKINAC ISLAND & AGAWA CANYON ._6DAYS WISCONSIN 7 DAYS CALIFORNIA 23 DAYS Many departures in June, July, August. September, October & November WESTERN CANADA 23DAYS Many departures in June, July, Aug. & Sept. Note - June departures visit Calgary Stampede ATLANTIC CANADA 13DAYS Including NEWFOUNDLAND 19 DAYS FINGER LAKES 4 DAYS Depart May 22, Aug. 3, Sept. 17 & Ocl 1 Plus many other departures to: WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA, CHICAGO NASHVILLE 4&5 DAYS, MOOSONEL, AGAWA CANYON, & JACK MINER BIRD SANCTUARY FOR DETAILS CONTACT: NONQUON TRAVEL nalism. Thursday's session began with poetry readings before an audience of eighty students, by Paul McGraw, Bill Dunphy, Denis Stokes, Bill Gibson, and Cecilia Kennedy, all members of the Toronto Writer's Workshop. Ms. Kennedy is a teacher at Port Perry High School. " Following the readings, students joined various seminars in which they discussed science fiction, the process of writing, getting published and the character of writers. In another seminar, participants wrote songs. To conclude Canadian Literature week, Mr. Williams awarded the writing prizes. Cath Port Perry High School prin cipal Douglas Williams presented these three students with their awards for excellence in writing. First prize went to Janet Bruce [centre] for her poem; second was Belinda Espley for her short story and third to Mike Stokes for his personal reflections. to hear guest poets recite their work and discuss Blackstock W.I. The Blackstock Women's Institute met in the Community Hall on Wednes- day, April 4th. Following the singing of the Institute Grace, 16 ladies certainly did Justice to an unplanned pot luck meal at 1 p.m. Later Mrs. Shortridge opened the meeting with the singing of the Ode with Mrs. R. Taylor at the piano followed by the Collect repeated in unison. Mrs. S. VanCamp read the minutes and the correspon- dence. Mrs. R. Bradburn gave the treasurer's report showing a healthy balance. Bills were paid including the $75. fee for a delegate to attend the Conference in Waterloo on May 1st and also payment for our foster child in Hong Kong. . Plans were finalized for the Curlers Banquet on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. Owing to certain circum- stances the next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Each RUBBER STAMPS fast delivery PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 member is asked to have a short article on Citizenship. Mrs. Archer has made and donated a lovely crib quilt which is for sale. This being the annual meeting and also the first meeting for 79-80 all reports were réad and accepted by the auditors. The signing of "'O Canada" closed the meeting and started the members for another good year. The Executives for 1979-80 are as follows: President - Mrs. H. Shortridge; Secre- tary - Mrs. K. Samells; Treasurer - Mrs. R. Brad- burn; District Director - Mrs. S VanCamp; Reps to Park Board - Mrs. H. Short- ridge; Curator - Mrs. J. McArthur. Port Perry High School last Thursday. MORTGAGE LOANS Homes - Cottages - Farms - Commercial - Builders Loans - Dept. Consolidation OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MORTGAGES PURCHASED FRANK S. COULSTING SUTTON (416) 722-8343 Investment Funding Company A number of students made use of the opportunity different aspects of poetry and prose in seminars at 4 For the Best Deals on New ft G.M. CARS or TRUCKS RICHARD HUNT at WILLIAMSON MOTOR SALES Uxbridge 852-3331 OOOO OOOO000OOC OO 000O0OOCCCS2525252525252525252 52525 ICO OOOOOO0C ' CICICICIC 52525252525252525¢5¢5¢ ASHBUR - I00OO0OOOOCICICIEICICICICICICHC 'FERTILIZER' BULK - SPREADERS Bagged - Lawn - Golf Course Fertilizer FISHER'S FARM SERVICE N - ONTARIO - 655-3842 5 Y