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August 7, 1985 Surprise party Sidney and Freda Combden celebrated 50 happy years of mar- riage on July 25th, but were thoroughly surprised on July 21st, when friends and family organized a huge party at the Oddfellows Lodge. "Oh, was it ev those people a surprise," says Freda. "We walked in and all re there, and we weren't even dressed up!" The Queen Street residents have three daughters, twin sons, 14 grand- children and four great grandchildren and were married half a cen- tury ago in Newfoundland where they were childhood sweethearts. Ma Bell's taxes way up to telecommunications Bell Canada paid more than $180,000 in taxes to Scugog Township in 1984 as a result of telecom- munications operation here. In addition Bell spent $272,000 in 1984 to maintain and upgrade telephone service in the exchange. In 1985 this ex- penditure is estimated to be $62,000. Some of the 1984 highlights : 400 additional telephone lines in swit- ching centre; facilities for Shaw Estates sub division; urban and rural Dr. Eva Mannen rehabilitation. Some of the 1985 highlights: rural relief, urban cable reinforcement In 1984 Bell paid $182,672.94 in taxes to Scugog as follows: real estate $6,394 11 business, $1,913 23; and gross receipts, $174,365 60. The 1985 gross receipts tax will total: $190,409.25 The gross receipts tax is a levy of five per cent of all telecommunica- tions revenue dervied from Bell operations in Ontario the previous year and apportioned to each exchange based on the number of Bell own- ed telephones in use. The 1984 Bell's capital expenditures were $1.17 billion. This is expected to be $1 4 billion in 1985 In the Oshawa area Bell employs 605 peoplewith an annual payroll of $17.9 billion Bell had 4,407 customers in its Port Perry exchange at the end of 1984 will be travelling internationally on an Education Study Programme until September 3, 1985. E. MANNEN, oc.or. nD. Chiropractor -- Naturopath 24 Water Street South, Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO Office staft will be on duty during Dr. Mannen's absence. In touch with Nature Direct Enquiries to: (4168) 988-919R Epsom style family fun Epsom Area News by Jean Jeffery This past weekend was the scene of an annual picnic at the Kerry home away from home near Emsdale. The Baster family camped there Yor the weekend, Don and Stella Asling who were at their "Broken Saw' camp, joined the group at Kerrys - eventually there were twenty-eight attending the picnic sup- per. A fun time was had by all! Some even flew in - well that's Epsom style. Fred and Sharon, John and Chris Wiley who have been visiting relatives in the area for two weeks have returned home to Rapid River, Mich. USA. Norman and Betty Tapscott have returned from a wonderful trip to Westlock which is 60 miles north of Edmonton where their son John is preaching during 16 week vacation from Emanuel College. They also visited a dear lady who was 94 years old. She is Norman's aunt who lives at Maple Creek Sask. Don and Stella Asling also returned from a flight to Edmonton. Stella's sister, Elsie Ryall, returned with them. Last Thursday Gord and Jill Postma, Keith and Faye Ashton, Don and Fay Simmonds, Doug and Beth Wilson went boating on the Severn Waterway near Sparrow Lake. Last Sat. afternoon the Evans family held their family picnic at Elgin Park. About forty attended. On Sunday afternoon Doug and Beth, Michael and Tanya enjoyed hav- ing lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Gord Noakes of Sandford. From Edmonton Don and Stella went to visit her older sister and two brothers and other relatives. James and Thelma Houghland have moved into their new mobile home on the 6th conces- sion. Esther came home for a few days so had a hand in the moving. Our best wishes to James and Thelma. Our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Kett and fami- ly in their recent bereavement following the death of her mother. Congratulations to Valarie Medd on her graduation. She is the daughter of Lawrence and Grace Medd former- ly of Epsom. Our congratulations to Sandra Bolton, daughter of Harry and Ann Bolton, who is being married Sept. 6th. Russell Watson of Scarborough, is visiting his grandparents for a few days. Congratulations also to Grant Evans who will say "lI Do" this Sat. August 10. Now what will the rest of us do? Aug. 15 - there wil be a miscellaneous Bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Ross Munro in Kiss unwanted items goodbye with CLASSIFIED ADS 985-7383 DEADLINE: MONDAYS 12 NOON Ads must be paid for prior 10 insertion - Cash or Visa accepted PORT PERRY STAR CO LIMITED 235 QUEEN STREET PORT PERRY ONTARIO (416) 985.7383 honour of Miss Jennifer Simmond. Aug. 11 - The W.1. will sponsor a community picnic at the home of Harry and Ruth Bood- way. This is a noon pic- nic. Bring your own plate, knife, fork etc. It is pot luck so bring something for 1st and 2nd course. Everyone welcome. Aug.17 - The Social Club 'will hold their pic- nic at Tapscott Cottage on Cameron Lake. A fun time for all the family. Come and enjoy the afternoon. Again pot luck style supper. Everyone welcome. Yorkshire mum visits Ontario Prince Albert Area News by Earline Armstrong Margaret Donoghue and her son, John from Leeds and Yorkshire, England, are here in On- tario for a visit with Julie and Harris McClure and children, Lisa and Laura. Margaret is Julie's grandmother and is 85 years old. Welcome to our part of the country Mrs. Donoghue and sure hope you like it here. Happy Birthday to Elva Elston. She added another candle on her cake on Monday Aug. 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Andrews and Tracie and Colleen are back home after spending two weeks on vacation in Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. I just learned that Grant Hunter has been trying out the beds in Port Perry Hospital. Grant is home now and has been for awhile. Keep improving Grant and when you take h holi- day, leave a note for the Prince Albert news writers. Mrs. Alita Bell of Port McNicoll returned home on Sunday after spending 4 days with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Murphy and boys. Mrs. Eva Doupe of Seattle, Washington U.S.A., spent a day visiting Earl and Jean Martyn. Eva's husband Bill, worked for Earl Martyn"s father back in 1920 to 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Murphy and boys were among the 35 Murphy clan who gathered at Denise Jeffreys on Sun- day, Aug. 4th for a fami- ly picnic. Prince Albert sends out sympathy to Lois Cochrane and family in the passing of her mother, Blanche Dickie. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martyn and Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Moore travelled up to Tober- mory and boarded a boat the M.S. Chi Cheemaun for Manitoulin Island which they toured for a day then came home by way of North Bay. Sorry to hear that Ralph Sommerville is a patient in Port Perry Hospital. Get well soon Ralph from all your Prince Albert friends. Frank and Edith Gib- son from Coboconk, On- tario have been in the area last week visiting friends and relatives. Please call Ilean Pugh with your news next week. Dial 985-2146. Thank you for your support. Busy year for politics buffs (From page 15) during the summer. This 1S a promising start towards something we have never before been able to achieve - a workable program for removing these wastes forever. That's a significant beginning during your federal government's first 10 months in office, and we can look forward to much more, especial- ly as the economy improves This will be my last Ot- tawa Report to you for now. With Parliament recessing at the end of June I'll be returning to catch up on my local duties among you in Durham Nor- thumberland 1 hope to see many of you per- sonally during the sum- mer. and hear your views on some of the things I've mentioned I would hike you to note that our annual Durham- Northumberland Bar- becue will be on Wednes- day, August 28th, at the Devil's Elbow Ski Area, just north of Bethany in Manvers Township. We'll look forward to see- ing you there Help! 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