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Port Perry Star, 9 Jul 1991, p. 28

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28 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 9, 1991 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" JANET BRAY Brian Bray and Lorraine Brown are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Janet Bray, from Sir Sanford Fleming College with a diploma in Personnel Management. Nestleton W.I. celebrate 85 years A Notable Re-Union Amy Hudson of Nestleton at- tended the recent three day Na- * tional Re-Union of the Canadian Women's Army Corp - World War IT -- 1939-1945, held in Ottawa at Carleton University. It was a special occasion, meeting so many women once again, from the Second World War era; a time of nostalgia! A highlight for Amy was when a very close girl friend she had said good-bye to during World War II, (when the friend was be- ing posted overseas) when in- credibly she found her name on the register. Amy also met again T&cC LIMOUSINE SERVICE SjolIdF:1IFATale MY WEDDINGS CORPORATE ACCOUNTS Sid o7 Yolo ef: Fo [0] VIS Office 985-0170 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE AIRPORT SERVICE BUSINESS TRIPS PLEASURE TRIPS Evenings Call Collect (705) 357-2570 PHIL BRANTON * Houston Tracker * Uniden * Echostar 1207 King St., Manchester Service available on all MAKES and MODELS OEM Compatible Facsimile Rolls Feahre elecyon anc vide enc-of-108 warmngs LLIB | x + 449 1199 each each x» | ER J BRE ow EE LULA UI APY FRL328 0: 22 - a a and enjoyed a visit with a charm- ing 84 year old young lady, who was her Commanding Officer - Colonel Mary Dover of Calgary. A dramatic moment for Amy! There were a number of World War II Nursing Sisters who serv- ed overseas, at the re-union as well. A great event! So much reminiscing for them after the passing of many years. Nestleton Women's Institute Nestleton Women's Institute and several guests held their Ju- ly meeting on Wednesday after- noon with a noon luncheon in Lindsay. Later they attended the matinee at Lindsay Summer Theatre: A program of song and comedy by Catherine McKinnon and Don Harron was most enjoyable. During a brief business meeting, president Rika Wygerde dealt with a few current matters. The sale of Selwyn's book of En- vironmental Household Hints is selling well, and will assist in the campaign to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. : The award to Grade 8 student for the most improvement in writing was presented to Diane Hall at the recent graduation at Cartwright Central Public School, June 25. Neta Fish presented the award. Pennies for Friendship were gathered, and convenor of Inter- national Affairs, Doris Not- tingham, gave an excellent paper on the motto "Peace will come, when the power of love is greater than the love of power." A poem "Friendship" and a comparison of prices back in 1988 showed us many advantages of being a PORT PERRY STAR OFFICE CENTRE 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY - 985-3089 - FAX 985-3708 473 1329 avi be Cen Econo Cleat Chairmals did Have grppers 10 prevent shang For shag or hgh pe carpetng FRIAS Peck Unsty Mat Wa Lp 2772-90 -43 28) SAP $7333 ea 2760-90 - 45 2 5) SAP $7338 ea 2762.90 - 43 260 99% 6299 499% 2773-90-48 = 60 Unity Mat SAP $9012 ea qucotsteoust citizen of Canada, in a land of freedom! The next monthly meeting will be held August 7, at 1:30 p.m. in Nestleton Centre, with Bertha Canada McLaughlin, convenor of Family and Consumers Affairs in charge. Plan to attend, and help Nestleton Institute celebrate 85 years of community work. Day picnic, success Monday, July 1 marked the 50th annual picnic at Ashburn Park. It was great to see such a good at- tendance join together to celebrate Canada's 124th birth- day. The festivities started at 12 noon with a hamburger and hot- dog barbecue, followed with games, contests, races and the tug-of-war. A giant maple leaf was formed to sing O'Canada, followed with the cutting of the famous maple leaf cake. Special thanks to all those peo- ple who planned and organized to help make it such a fine success. And the weather couldn't have been nicer, could it? Brooklin Horticulture Society held their Annual Rose Show on Wednesday evening, June 26 at Brooklin United Church. There were some fine rose specimens on the show bench, as well as other flowers, fruits and vegetables. Special awards went to Linda Powell for the best red rose. Marg Powell won the award for the best decorative with her mini '""Tid- bit." Tom Leedle from Myrtle was the guest speaker for the evening and gave a very infor- mative talk and slide presentation on "Fences & Other Structures." - There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be August 25 and the topic will be "Iris." Verna Laurin, a knowledgeable irisarian from the Canadian Iris Society will be the guest speaker. Also an added feature will be a members iris exchange. Sorry to report that Mrs. Evelyn Lynde is a patient at Whit- by General Hospital. Grant and Sheila Parrott Les or rr Ashburn by Florence Ashton RRR visited with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hooper of Orillia recently. Theo and Joan Knight enjoyed afew days last week with Harvey and Olive Painter at their trailer on Gull Lake. Doug and Florence Ashton visited with Mrs. Ruth Purdy of Orangeville on Sunday, accom- panied by Theo and Joan Knight who visited their daughter Elaine and Jim Ewing. Several from Ashburn attended the 50th wedding anniversary tea at Brooklin United Church last Saturday afternoon in honour of Fred and Audrey Young. Many from far and near gathered together to wish them well on this happy occasion. Lyle Sherwin and his wife Doris from London, On- tario were in attendance. 'Lyle, being Fred's best man fifty years ago. Lyle and his parents served this community well many years ago from the general store. Muriel Fisher spent a week visiting with Frank and Margaret Mitchell of Deep River. Island news On Wednesday, July 17, The Scugog Island Women's Institute will hold their picnic for members and their families at the Scugog Shores Museum Church. Bring a 'main course, a dessert, your lawn chairs and cutlery. Details will follow. } Also needed to borrow - one safe lawn dart game or croquet set - call Penny Kutlik, 985-3730. "| swear | will grow stronger With each new step | take ..." sary this year. The theme song ca continue. th 4 4 9 L | -- from I Will Grow Stronger CHAMP theme song The War Amps Child Amputee Program celebrates ifs 15th anniver- tures the spirit of CHAMP -- a program based on the tradition of "amputees helping amputees." Thanks to you, programs like CHAMP are possible. And what about the future? We will eventually become the Canadian Amputees Foundation. Through your support, our work for child amputees can The War Amputations of Canada National Headquarters 2827 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0C4 Charitable Registration Number: 0286831 09 A

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