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8 - PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 5, 1988 Random Jottings (From page 6) 5. Boating on Lake Scugog will be unpleasant again this year as the milfoil weed returns to the lake. 6. This winter will continue to be mild, with very little snow, makingit-a tough winter for skiiers and snowmobilers. 7. Last years building boom of some $40 million in build- Ing permits will not be reached this year. In 1988 building will slow down with about $28 million in permits being issued. 8. In local politics, Mayor Jerry Taylor will retire after ten years as the head of the community. Also calling it quits this year will be Regional Councillor Lawrence Malcolm and councillor Neil McLaughlin. 9. There will be a three way race for the position of Mayor after Taylor announces his retirement. 10. Harvey Graham will be the Mayor of Scugog Township following the election next November. Fundraising for victims Chatterbox by Cathy Olliffe (From page 4) over again, just to see if anybody's reading it. But here, I'm at the end of my quota, the space is filled yet again. Now I have 52 weeks to look forward to in the new year. Speaking of 1988, I sincerely hope all the people who do read my drivel have the best of all possible New Years, with plenty of happiness, busloads of money, and the health to enjoy it with. Happy New Year everybody! Prince Albert and Area News by llean Pugh On Christmas Day, Les and Grace Beacock were with her sister Mary and Lavern Devitt and family in Oshawa along with relatives from Toronto and Burlington. Roy and Dorothy Hope had Christmas for their family. Those attending were Anne and Greg and children; Lori and Andy; Rick and Kim and baby. Also Danny, Darrin and Troy. Bryan and Judy Beacock held Christmas for Judy's parents from Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lehmann had their sons, wives and family from Manilla and Orangeville for the day. Shelly Dearborn has been spen- ding the holidays at home with her parents Harvey and Ruby and will be returning to Guelph this week. On Dec. 27th, all the immediate Beacock family and grandchildren were entertained at the Bryan Beacock home on Shirley Road. Miss Joan Warren spent a couple of days at Christmas with her cousins at the Carmichael home in Castleton. Fred and Vivian Canning, Lisa, Eddie and friend were dinner guests at son Davids in Little Britain on Boxing Day. ~ On Wed. evening about 80 people turned out to the pot-luck supper and farewell for Rev. Jackson. After a delicious supper, a short pro- gramme was held upstairs. It's a welcome thought. The more you know renovations, and increase the more money ycu ll save on heating bills. | That's why the | about energy conservation, [TE ft et et et es ee Energy Savings Kit, Home Energy Programs | 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario KIA OE4 Please send me your free copy of the Energy Savings Kit. the resale value of your home. So if you're planning to spend money on your home this year, why not plan on saving some! Get the ENERGY SAVINGS KIT. For your free copy, mail this coupon to: ~~ -- a, wl to help you buildenergy ! Government of Canada has | ome put together the ENERGY tras SAVINGS KIT. It has valuable 1 -- and up-to-date information | oe To -- ee ey er ee ee ee ee Energie, Mines et Ressources Canada Energy, Mines and Resources Canada gol L'Hon. Marcel Masse, Ministre < Hon. Marcel Masse, Minister Canada Some of the children from the Sunday School put on some short skits. The choir sang several numbers. Some of the UCW ladies with the help of some of the men presented a humorous skit. Terry Hodgins acting as MC asked the Jackson family to come forward. They were presented with a lovely oil painting and some china pieces. Glenn expressed his thanks in song which he wrote to the music of "Durham Town,"' which was most fitting and well done. Thursday evening about 70 people gathered at the Community Centre for the annual New Years Eve dance. Dave Jamison was the D.J. for the evening. Everyone enjoyed a good night of dancing and good food. While everyone was enjoying themselves there, some other peo- ple had s6me very bad luck that afternoon. This was Gordon and Donna Churchill on the Island. They had lost everything when their home was gutted by fire. A box was put at the door and as people left the dance, they dropped in some money -- $122 in all. The committee in charge of the dance after all ex- penses were paid put money in and $250 was turned over to the family. The Port Perry/Prince Albert Pastoral Charge welcomed Rev. John Brown of Huntsville as full time Interim Minister till July. You may contact him at the Church of- fice 985-2801. Annual Church meeting, Sun. Jan. 24th at 1:30 p.m., pot-luck luncheon before the meeting. Euchre will start again Thurs. evening at 8 p.m. All welcome. Hospital Board. Yesterday's NMemories (From Page 5) Winners of the Christmas Home Decorating Contest were: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rider, 128 Alva St.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Forester, 2 Sim- coe St.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Martyn, 240 Mary Street. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, January 4, 1978 Scugog Township outside workers voted in favour of joining the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) at a meeting attend- ed by 12 of 16 township employees. Lucille Gray, Howard Hall, Sheldon Smith and William Ringham were appointed for a two year term to the Community Memorial Hospital Board. Cliff Crowell is the regional appointment to the Damage was estimated at $2500 at the Coulter plant on the Oshawa Road after a break-in. A desk, typewriter and office equip- ment were smashed, but nothing was stolen. Say it with a ... BALLOON BOUQUET Add to Your Bouquet Candy, Fruit, Wine, Jams and Mints House of Balloons Delivery Available PORT PERRY WADO KAI 986-5105 KARAT CLUB REGISTER NOW! for Winter Classes Visit any Sunday or Tuesday at 7:00 PM to Register. BEGINNERS' CLASSES for all ages start: TUES., FEB. 2nd ALL AGES -- 6:00 PM DEMONSTRATION -- TUESDAY, JAN. 26th 6:00 PM at the LATCHAM CENTRE REGULAR CLASSES: (Year-round) in Port Perry : Sunday & Tuesday 7 PM. LOCATION: PORT PERRY (downtown) Latcham Centre, at the lake, Queen and Water Streets. FEES: $65.00 for 3 Months (Special Family Rates Available.) MORE INFORMATION: Call at class times 985-7982 or Instructor Sensei, Robert Dods, 2nd Dan 926-5370, or Ron Mollon at 985-7098. FUN, EXERCISE & SELF-DEFENSE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Affiliated with Toronto Wado Kai, under the direction of Chief Instructor Dave Manara, 6th Dan. An -------- =