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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. May 22, 1985 Teachers entertained by pro whistler The 64 teachers of Durham Region North O.ASW.T. and guests who gathered at Sunderland United Church on May 8th for their spring dinner meeting, enjoyed a rare treat when they were entertained by Miss Mignon Mayneord of Peterborough. In introducing the guest, Miss Cora Bailey "said that Mignon, a pro- fessional whistler, began her concert work at the age of five. She studied under Dr. Ernest Nicholl, and is the only trained concert whistler in Cahada. She has whistled on radio and T.V. Before whistling various numbers to recorded music, Mignon gave a demonstration of bird 'figures' which are the various groupings of notes composing the dif- ferent bird songs. She said whistling music, symbols are used to represent each of these figures. The teachers were delighted with the rendition of such a uni- quely talented lady. Another highlight of the 'meeting was 'A Tribute to Cora E. Bailey," a presentation in slides and commen- tary on the life and work of the past Exec. Secretary of O.AS.W.T. by Mrs. Dorothy Mon- tgomery, Cora's suc- cessor. The group were very appreciative of this testimonial to Cora who has been so dedicated to their best interests. Mrs. Olive Jewell expressed appreciation to Miss Mignon Mayneord and to Mrs. Montgomery, presenting each with a gift. Immediately after the dinner, Mrs. Hazel Pimblett, in a very LOGAN'S POOL Chemicals & Accessories 22 Greensboro Dr. Blackstock ach Yr. serving Blacketc kk & Port Perry Area Pumps - Filters - Blankets - Rollers - Inground Pool Kits - Patio Furniture - efc. Stabilized Pucks .... PH UP Liquid Shock Granular Shock EZE- ROLLER (up to 18) . 8 kg 68.88 2 kg 3.78 4 2.88 2 kg 10.98 8178. CALL 986-5404 humourous way, ex- pressed thanks to the U.C.W. for the delicious dinner. Mrs. Frances Sandison then sang ques- tions, and those to whom the question applied, had to answer in song - a very exceptional and infor- mative 'sing-song.' Greetings were ex- tended to the group by Mrs. Dorothy Mon- tgomery who explained COMMUNITY La This group of Brownies from the First Port Perry Group was busy last week planting several rose plants in the gardens in front of the Port Perry Hospital. But they weren't just any old rose plants. There were the of- that the last Newsletter was late due to carelessness in the post- office. She also said she was wearing the cast on her right arm due to a re- cent operation for carnal tunnel syndrome. Miss Ruth Mills, Director Area 7, asked that the history of this Unit be completed for the June Annual in Windsor. Miss Cora Bailey informed the MEMORIAL 2 teachers that Carol Dewy, Cobourg, will become 1st Vice Presi- dent of FW.T AO. and Mrs. Dorothy Mon- tgomery an honorary member at the Annual F.W.T.A.O. meeting. Congratulations to these two ladies. President Mrs. Aileen Shier, asked for nomina- tions for 2nd Vice Presi- dent. Mrs. Marion Fl Johnson, after due con- sideration accepted the nomination. Aileen an- nounced that she and Olive Jewell would be the delegates to the O0.AS.W.T. Annual in Windsor June 11-13. she also gave the Good Wil report and asked that ali members inform her of anyone who should be remembered, and also the names for sustaining HOSPITAL membership of those over 80, shut-ins etc. She reminded the ladies that names of those "90 and over' are needed for the records. The membership con- vener, Mrs. Iva Rynard, reported that there were 6 ladies who were atten- ding for the first time, and one who had return- ed after a stint of full- time teaching. ficial Girl Guide Rose which blooms a coral colour to mark the 75th Anniversary of Guiding. Leaders are Marg Prentice and Joanne Popovitch, with hospital ad- ministrator Dave Brown. 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