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! | { resem ------------------------------ py ------ 4 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 14, 1989 She makes the best pies 8 TTT my 99 years and going strong ida Davidgs 1 still spunky. ri vidge is § y. She's a fitle hard of hearing, but Mrs. Davidge is otherwise healthy and active Slightly built with snow white hair and a sh vidge lives wi nice in Port Perry, where she put- ters about with different crafts and bakes a mean mincemeat pie. "She still makes the best pies smile, Mrs. Da- Testa buys 110 acre farm for development A for a new residen- tial development in Greenbank could come in front of Scugog Township council as early as this ino Testa Construction has bought a 110 acre farm on the north side of Concession 12, im- mediately to the west of Green- bank Public School. The land was owned by Ralph Dusty. Jim Corrigan, owner of Trans- Action Realty Services in. Ux- bridge, said last week the final closing date for the sale of the property is September. In the meantime, he said, Tes- ta Construction will start prelimi- nary soils and engineering studies on the | rty, and file a subdivi- sion application likely by early summer. Mr. Conia sald the number of homes in the proposal will de- . pend on requirements set down by local and regional councils and the various other approving agencies such as the Health Unit. He said the number of homes could range from 60 to 80. They will be large, single family homes on large lots. The timetable calls for con- struction of the homes to begin in 1990, he stated. Developer Gino Testa, based in Stouffville, has been very ac- tive in the Uxbridge area in recent years with a 160 homes: already built in the Testa Heights devel- opment on the Reach Road. A fur- "ther 100 homes are being consl- tructed in that development. He also built an 83 unit apart- ment building in Uxbridge which recently opened, and is now about half occupied. Mr. Corrigan said there are no plans to build an apartment on the Greenbank proposal. As a developer-builder in Ux- bridge, Testa Construction has en- joyed a good relationship in the community, with Gino Testa per- sonally taking an active role in several community projects such as hospital fund-raising. her daughter Ber-- I've ever tasted," Bemice boasts. A living testament to the old saying "You're never too old to learn," Mrs, Davidge discovered hidden artistic talénts when she was 70. She began taking YMCA cours- es in Toronto (where she lived for many years) with a friend, study- ing copper cnamelling and ceram- ics. Over the years she has made copper enamel dishes, jewellery and acid etchings. "She's got quite a flair for it," Bemice says. Mrs. Davidge is also an avid knitter and is well known for her crochet work. While living in Toronto with her late husband, Mrs. Davidge visited the family cottage at Wil- liam's Point, Caesarea. Ten years ago she had it winterized and moved in full-time. Two years ago she moved to Port Perry with Bemice. Mrs. Davidge has two daughters and five sons (three of whom are still living). She also has 12 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Last Wednesday night February 8, she was feted with a special birthday cake at the Port Perry Senior Citizens Club, where both she and Bemice are members. Her actual birthday was Febru- ary 10th. Other celebrations included an intimate luncheon for 20 people on Friday and dinner with her grandchildren. This week, her many friends will be helping this shy but busy lady mark a very special birthday. News FROM: Resort. Flash CASA de CAMPO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, CROWN JEWEL RESORT OF THE CARIBBEAN A 50's Rock & Roll Dance Contest took place at the Casa de Campo Resort with 60 couples 'participating. Our own Port Perry IGA couple, Clare & Reid Stainton won the first prize 'which was a one week stay at Casa de Campo Reid and Clare are part of the IGA jet setters - attending the annual IGA Holiday-style Convention. Three hundred and sixty people representing South Central Ontario IGA and Food City Stores are attending this event. ) it's hard to believe, but this delightful woman just celebrated her 99th birthday! Evarilda Davidge of Port Perry was the guest of honour at the Senior Citl- zens' Club dinner meeting last Wednesday at the Latcham Centre. For details, see story. s Xs NI... ANTIQUES ~ 'GIFT J > TAYLOR LANE Hwy. oT on Ay No. 46 /% TAYLOR LANE (705 439-2265 Tath HOURS: Friday 6 t0 9; , J No. 45 Saturday 10 to 5; Sunday 1 to 5. Mondays - Holidays r -- specializing in -- 44 _ COUNTRY DECOR GIFTS \E & ANTIQUES No. 46 f | wooopviLLe 15th LINDSAY » MID-WINTER SALE In-stock SADDLES 20% OFF WINTER BLANKETS 16% OFF Country Saddl HET tack clothing gifts 52 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 988-4841 ! Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 to 5:30