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Birds will flock to move into fancy mansion (From page 16) hours working on the project. "As things went on, I did more and more work," Dr. Garfat re- called. And he had to sacrifice a pair of pants in the process--pants that were literally torn and covered with glue and hardy sign-painter's paint (he also had some help from a sign-painter). He had planned to pop by the real house to give Dr. Cottrell the present on Christmas Day. Bill Barr has already consented to help Jack put the house up come PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, December 28, 1988 -- 25 Santa visits Prince Albert and Area News by llean Pugh Sunday, Dec. 18 was a special day for the children of the Prince Albert United Church when they presented the "Symbols of Christmas."' This was well done by all taking part with readings and music by the choirs and some of the children with their musical instruments. After the service the children were served hot dogs and drinks downstairs. Afterwards they all went to the community centre for a party with games and a fun time. Then the parents came for cake and coffee. Well Santa and Mrs. Santa made it to the Grills home on Tuesday evening even though we didn't have any snow. By what I hear a lot of other people also came to see the beautiful setting with all the lights and lots of children to see Santa. Thursday evening was the special Christmas euchre with lots of prizes. Fourteen tables springtime. _ The detail in the Purple Marten bird house built by werefilled. The lucky euchre win- It seems a shame, considering pr, Mike Garfat Is just Incredible. Take a look at the ners Alma Manns, Thelma the beauty of the bird house and the amount of time invested in it, widow's walk on top, with the "iron" railing; the wood- McCreight, Dorothy Edwards, . Dora Geer, Ileen Pugh. Mens: that birds will someday be making framed windows; and the gingerbread trim. It just eh 'a mess in it. But that's okay with Seems too fancy for birds! Dr. Garfat. "It's unique in it's idea, but the bottom line is, it's still a Purple Marten house," he said. - APPLES for SALE - Andy Munro, James Emerton, Norman Rohrer, Ivan Cochrane, Clarence Butson. A number of others won lucky draws. The com- mittee thank those who donated some of the prizes. There will be And once Dr. Cottrell has the bird house in his possession, it'll be up to him to keep it in good Northern Spy -- Macintosh Delicious -- ldared -- Empire a euchre on Dec. 29 at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 18 at noon hour some twenty of the Beacock clan size ] "This house does not come with a maintenance contract," Dr. Gar- fat quipped. Now that he's finished and has a good idea how these things are done, will Dr. Garfat do it again? "NO! Not on that scale or detail. Are you kidding?" WILLOWTREE ORCHARDS Durham Rd. 8, Port Perry A major Canadian first from STANDARD TRUST! ANNOUNCING ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE FOR ANY CUSTOMER WHO MAINTAINS A BALANCE : OF $2500 IN THEIR PERSONAL ACCOUNT. 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Roy and Dorothy Hope had all their children and grandchildren home for Chistmas Eve dinner. Eddie and Julie Canning of Hamilton spent Christmas Eve with Fred and Vivian Canning along with David and Lisa. Fred's father from Cannington joined them on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Lehmann had their family from Orangeville and Seagrave on Boxing Day. On Boxing Day at 5 o'clock Les and Grace Beacock and family and grandchildren partook of a delicious feast at the home of Don and Marilyn Beacock and family at Seagrave. At the same time Don's new wall clock was ad- mired for his 25 years of service at General Motors. Well, by the time you get around to reading the paper all the parcels will have been un- wrapped, some of the mess clean- ed up and sitting back and wondering where the past year has gone. At this time I wish everyone a Happy New Year. SKATE EXCHANGE Many New 1st and 2nd Quality Skates for SALE and EXCHANGE! * Skate Sharpening while you wait. 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