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Port Perry Star, 12 Feb 1985, p. 11

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OR tc ai PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 12, 1985 -- 11 Elaine awarded silver Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly On Saturday, Roy and Shirley Turner, Joyce and Gerald Kelly and Elaine attended the Silver Awards presenta- tion at Victoria. Hall Cobourg when Elaine was among the reci- pients of her Silver Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor John B. Aird. The im- pressive ceremony was followed by a reception in which all were in- troduced to Mr. Aird. The activities concluded with a dinner at the Cobourg Motor Inn. Of interest to the Blackstock area, that most the arrangements and planning had been very efficiently carried out by a former Blackstock girl, Mrs. Janet Leadbetter. Happy birthday is wished to William Forder who celebrated his 92nd birthday on Saturday. A few family members and friends called on Saturday night to help him celebrate. Congratulations, Mr. Forder. Glad to report that Muriel Lawrence and Edith McLaughlin are both out of hospital now after spending some time there. Both Bill and Ruby Johnston are not at all well. Hope that you both are feeling better soon. Larry and Beth Schryburt, Vicki, Art and Joel enjoyed the weekend in Ottawa, where they participated in the events of Winterlude such as skating on the Rideau Canal as well as enjoying a visit with Larry's mother who lives in Ottawa. Blackstock Path- finders would like to celebrate "Thinking Day" and the Seventy- fifth Birthday of Guiding in a special way with special people. If you know of anyone, male or female, who will be 75 in 1985, please contact Beth Schryburt or Brenda Bryant as the Pathfinders have something special for them. Rev. and Mrs. Dale Davis have enjoyed this past week on vacation. They were spending the first part visiting friends in Montreal as well as in- cluding some winter ac- tivities especially skiing at their cottage in the Haliburton area. In his absence on Sunday, the student minister Elaine Barber took charge of the morning church ser- Personal Touch Floral & Gift Shop . Fresh & Silk Wedding Flowers An essential of the Bridal Party's "Total" Look is Flowers - Bouquets NG Corsages - Boutonnieres - Rentals - Church Decorations, Wedding Cakes, Tuxedos, etc. PERSONALLY DESIGNED'AND COLOUR CO-ORDINATED IN ji ARVANCE FOR YOUR APPROVAL. : tota 0 10% Flowers +\Wedding inv uire prior (Ina ke advanta 985 February 28, 1 hy ge of our specials.) OFF| tations vice in a very effective manner. The topic of her thought-provoking ser- mon was The Time Of Your Life dealing with the choices we all have to make. This Saturday, the Nursery School held a successful dance at the Recreation Centre. Blackstock folk are very busy this wintry weather with many dances. Next Saturday, the Curling Club will be holding a dance also at the Recrea- tion Centre to the music of Glenn Howsam. The Scouts will be holding a Bottle Drive next Saturday. Seventeen members of the Evening Unit of the U.C.W. met on Wednes- day night at the home of Carolyn Morton. We were pleased to have Elaine Barber, Marion Larmer and Ruby Van Camp join in with us. Elaine Barber filled us in on some of the things she's been doing in regards to her study in the Ministry. This was most interesting. Plans were made for the General Meeting on February 27th, and for the Federation of Agriculture Banquet on March 15th. A film 'Strong Kids, Safe Kids" starring Henry Winkler and deal- ing with Child Abuse and a) N EN {ry VALENTINE'S DAY - FEB. 14 Say "'l Love You" with Flowers & Gifts from our wide selection! 985-9360 209 Mary Street (Across from the L.C.B.O. outlet) Port Perry Abduction was shown and found to be very informative. After a discussion time the evening concluded with delicious desserts served by Carolyn. 'Blackstock Women's Institute held their February meeting on Wednesday, starting with a dessert luncheon. The tables were smartly decorated for the Valen- tine season and each lady drew her table spot by way of matching the Valentine puzzle piece picked at random from a paper bag. After lots of chit-chat and that devilish second helping of dessert, the meeting began. Mrs. D.C. Sleep played the piano for the Institute Ode. Mrs. H. Martyn led everyone in the Mary Stewart Collect. 'Here Is Dawning Another New Day' was then artfully recited by Mrs. Martyn assisted by Mrs. L. McArthur. Minutes of the January meeting, correspondence and treasurer's report were read and approved. A re- quest was made by the President, Mrs. Martyn to have Mrs. Sleep prepare a forecast of ex- penditures based on last years spending, this was put in the form of a mo- tion, seconded and carried. Nancy Green was pre- sent to receive her gift of Ted E. Bear's recognition from the In- stitute on her 4-H achievement of County Honours, which con- stitutes a completing of six home economy courses. Nancy spoke to the ladies about the dif- ferent courses she has taken and her desire to achieve even more. She thanked the Institute for their generous support of the 4-H Homemaking Club. Anne Marie Hooge- veen was unable to at- tend to accept her token of recognition for earn- ing her Provincial Honours in 4-H Home Economy, the comple- tion of twelve courses. Mrs. Martyn reported that there are three courses available free of charge from the Agricultural Department (Turn to page 15) 100 CARS po hot Sh PHILP PONTIAC-BUICK 985-8414 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Corp. | PAINTING/PAPERING DRYWALL/TAPING Free Estimates C = TIM PELYK ¢ 985-3490 _ After 6:00 P.M. - GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES - Annual Rates - 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS - Monthly Rates - 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS - MORTGAGES BOUGHT & SOLD - Rates Subject to Change Without Notice. Call the Ottice for More Information. R.R.S.P. 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