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Port Perry Star, 12 May 1982, p. 10

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eG RA pF Soe i Sei A NE SSS ow es wed Re a ~~ SX 4 hy ved 0 a We i A \ MR RARER SR: A 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. May 12, 1982 News, views from Blackstock and area by Joyce Kelly Mr. and Mrs. John Wolters have returned home from a vacation in Wales where they visited Tina's sister and brother-in-law who is work- ing in the oil industry there. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thompson attended the funeral of Mr. Edson Thomp- son in Cannington on Wed- nesday, May 5. They also visited his sisters in Beaver- ton. Mrs. Helen Bradburn and Mrs. Flora Samells repre- sented the Blackstock Women's Institute at the 70th anniversary of Newtonville Women's Institute. All the 4-H groups met this week and made garbage bag kites. The outings will be next week in which the girls will have a chance to fly their constructions and taste some delicious goodies. Plan now to attend the annual Pioneer Days at our local Museum on May 22 and 23. This is an event filled with activities and it is always nice to see a good crowd supporting our Museum: RV SY AY ALL SAINI ENGR WL There are still a few seats available for the bus trip to Niagara Falls and area to see the blossoms and other various sights. There are men as well as passengers from other areas going so don't be afraid you will be the only male on the bus. If interested, phone Brenda Bryant 986-4620 or Susan Sheen 986-5506. Eighteen ladies enjoyed a dessert luncheon before the May meeting of the W.I. in the Town Hall at 1 p.m. on May 5th. The members were fort- unate in having Mrs. Harvey Graham tell of her and Harvey's trip to Africa. She first told us something about the people, the climate, their two languages, dress of the women, the stores, etc. She then showed 2 rolls of pictures of their trip, the route they took and places visited including Johannes- burg, Capetown, and Victoria. At a Fair they attended, they saw different types of livestock, the machinery used, crops grown, flowers and other ~ MacMillan Orchards FLASH FROZEN FRUIT & VEGETABLES IS CHANGING! you. It will now not be necessary for you to place an order for your needs and we will not have to be calling you as each product is harvested and prepared for We have doubled our freezer space, extended our normal harvesting season and streamlined our operation so that we will have more merchandise on hand at all times and have each fruit and vegetable available for considerably longer periods. Three services have been planned to make it easy for you to know exactly what is available and when. 1.) Price Lists will be prepared giving you each article, sizes, prices and approximate season dates. These will be available at our outlet or we will gladly send you one if you call and ask. Also a copy of this list will appear in the paper on May 19th. 2.) By calling 686-3515 you will receive a recorded message on all the latest product information. 3.) Each Wednesday in this paper there will be a notice telling you what is presently available and how much longer we expect to have each of the articles. We hope this new system works well for everyone! OPENING - THURS., MAY 27th All Freezers at Our Cost for 2 Weeks! (MAY 27th thru JUNE Sth ONLY!) vegetation. On a bus tour through a park we saw many of the African animals in their natural habitat. The ostrich and its many uses- eggs, transportation, feathers and food, were described. The crocodile farm, farm buildings and dairy farms were also shown. At Victoria there was a large monument in memory to the unsuspecting Boers who were massacred by Zulus in the 19th century. Mrs. Graham passed around several articles from Africa for us to see including beads, ostrich eggs, magazines, money etc. The W.I. members are very grateful to Mrs. Graham for sharing this interesting and educational trip with them. Mrs. McLaughlin expressed their thanks which was applauded by all. In the absence. of the President, Mrs. Sleep, Mrs: Martyn conducted the business. The ode was sung and the collect repeated. The minutes were read and approved. A letter re improvements in the sR EY 0 = SRN ON Nn oS ON \ 0 SN aa Si "" WATCH THIS PAPER FOR OTHER "OPENING SPECIALS" At The Big Golden Apples MacMILLAN ORCHARDS HWY. 2 - Between Whitby & Ajax WHITBY AREA: 668-5031 TORONTO AREA: 686-2531 - |. *Midway*Miss Brooklin Fair Ministry of Agriculture was read and will be referred to later. The treasurer's report was given and a letter read concerning our adopted child. The roll call "Who, What or Where in the World is of Interest to You" was answered, the . motto, '"'understanding Problems can Avoid Grievances' was' dealt with by Mrs, Flora Samells. Announcements were made of the District Annual, May 20, Lion's Club Dinner - June 16 and a bus: trip to Niagara Falls on May 13th - Tickets can be purchased from Miss Sheen or Mrs. Bryant. A Fall Fair Committee was appointed to send a letter to Branches re- our planned display this year. . __ Mrs. Hoskin kindly offered to "print the programmes for _the coming year. Meeting closed by singing "God Save the Queen." Harvey and Joan Graham will present a travelogue of their recent trip to South Africa atthe Blackstock Recreation Centre this, coming Sunday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be received for the Travel Fund of the Guides. Everyone is welcome to attend this in- teresting evening. This past weekend, Anne Hoogeveen, Julie Bryant, Eleanor Kelly, Robyn Ward and Susan Sheen par- ticipated in a Get- Acquainted Camp held near Mosport. when the 12 delegates and 3 leaders who will be going on the English exchange this summer tasted some true English camping weather, and lots of activity. Congratulations to Mr. and™ . Mrs. Oscar Graham. who celebrated their . 60th wedding anniversary today. On Saturday their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Duff hosted a reception in their honour when thirty- five relatives and friends attended. Congratulations! At the United Church on Sunday morning, three little BROOKLIN SPRING FAIR June3-4-5-6 THURSDAY, JUNE 3: *Children's Pony Show FRIDAY, JUNE 4; *Guernsey *Midway Open *Tractor Pull 7:00 P.M. *Beer Tent *Arena Exhibits SATURDAY, JUNE 5: * Appaloosa Horse Show *Parade *Midway - Beer Tent *Dairy Cattle *Light & Heavy Horses *Horse Pull *Hell Drivers - 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JUNE 6: *Pancake Breakfast *Harness Racing - 1:30 P.M. *Pari Mutuel Betting *Bed & Bathtub Race ~. *Beef and Sheep Show *Sheep Shearing *Fiddler's Contest - 7 P.M. *Arabian Horse Show OVER $33,000. in Agricultural Prizes Available! Prize Lists Available from Jack Woodward (416) 655-4525 girls were received by Baptism. They were Amanda Jane, daughter of Roy and Linda Bradburn, Jocelyn Gail, daughter of John and Susan Thomson and Katie Wynn, daughter of Robert and Cindy VanCamp. Elder Harold McLaughlin assisted minister Rev. John Smith. During the service, both the Youth and Regular Choirs sang anthems. Rev. J. Smith preached a fitting sermon on The Christian Family. Flowers in the church were in the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van- Camp by Glenn and Donna VanCamp and family. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bradburn at Amanda's christening party were Mr. - and Mrs. Joe Bradburn, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McLaughlin and Kelly, Mrs. Wilbur Toms. During the afternoon the ladies joined a group visiting Cullen Gardens, Whitby. . Guests of Mr. and 'Mrs. Robert VanCamp at Katie's christening luncheon were Mr. and Mrs. John Dowson, Mrs. Molly Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn VanCamp, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baird and Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Bill VanCamp and Joel, Mr. Paul VanCamp and Miss Yvonne Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Beatty all of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Jermey, Orillia, Miss Jan Baird and Mr. Pat Williams, Oakville, Guests of Mr. and Mrs, John Thomson at'a luncheon in honour of Jocelyn Gail were Mrs, Lillian Nott, and Mrs. Lillian Raines, Prince Albert, Mr. Fred Richard- son, Mrs. Mildred Thomson,. Greenbank, Miss Mary For- far, Scarborough, Mr. and Mrs. David Andrews and boys. Glad to report that quite a number of our folks who have been either sick at home or in hospital are improving - Doug Sleep, Muriel Lawrence, Clarence Marlow, Susie Harris, Jean Adams, and Joyce Taylor. We hope you are all well on the road to better health, Mrs. Elaine Romeril and Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Port Perry were mid-week supper guests of Harold and Eileen McLaughlin-and Kelly and Mrs. Toms. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Taylor took his mother, Mrs. Roy Taylor for a pleasant Sunday drive to the Rice Lake area where Anson and Irene had their first cottage. This drive which brought back many pleasant memories con- cluded with dinner out. SHORT TERM CERTIFICATES 30t0179 Days Rates Subject to Change. 4'/2 STANDARD TRUST 165 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1318 Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO Telephone: 985-8435 A Federally Chartered Company/Member Canada Deposit Iasurance Corporation ( Put your home) in the winner's circle with Westroc Vinyl Siding If you're thinking about siding for your home, go with awinner . . . go with Westroc Vinyl Siding. . . to your home for years to come. 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