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_ ---_ ar shedding pounds, what it's all about by Nancy Lembo Last weekend the Seventh Annual -District Six Convention of Canadian Calorie Counters was held in Orillia to honor the "best losers" for_the year. District Six has a total of 800 members and runs from Sault Ste. Marie, to Collingwood, Orillia and as far south as Barrie, Alliston area. There were 39 Branches competing for awards while 200 attended the convention. From Area 2 every branch attended: Elmvale Countdowns; Elmvale Carrots Sticks, Jolly Georgians, Midland, Pen Trimmers, Penetang and Pen Watchfulways, Penetang. And Area 2 could be proud of its accomplishments this year. The weekend is spent attending various workshops such as Dance Fit, Drug Abuse, Branch Execulive. From Area 2 LucilJe Young, Pen Watchfulway, held a workshop on 'Motivation' which helps to inspire us to keep on trying to reach our goal weight. On Friday evening a gala Mardi Gras dinner was held with members dressed in costumes and prizes were given for the best costumes. Best Dressed lady was won by Nancy Lembo for her flapper dress. Saturday afternoon is the Award Ceremony at which time the best losers from District 6 are honored. Marilyn Charlebois, 55% pounds, Br. 558 Pen Trimmers won from Area 2. Marilyn has lost a total of 65 pounds and also became a star this year. Janet Butson, Br. 558, Pen Trimmers received her Star and also was awarded the Brightest Star award for losing 37 pounds in less than a year. Pen Trimmers won the "'best Club loss per member'? award from amongst 39 competing clubs. Presenting the awards was National President, Pat McLeod, and District 6 Director, Betty Sharpe. Special guests for the weekend were Yvonne Stalke, District 5 Director and Alice Galloway District 3 Director. Everyone attending the Convention had a very good time. Thanks Dear Editor: On behalf of the Midland Curling Club I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the coverage you have given us this past 1981-82 curling season. It has been sincerely appreciated. Yours truly, --Jackie B. Gyte Press Representative, Midland Curling Club Inc. 4 What ateam! Charlebois, left,and Lembo Seeing a white cane or a dog guide alerts you to the fact that that man or woman is_ visually impaired. to hear details about a free consul PUBLIC NOTICE to local business owners in Midland olan to attend an information meeting 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 28 at WATSON GALLERY Hugel Ave., Mid. offered by the Ontario Mini and Trade coordinated, the Midland Cham Indust of Comnterce and Midland BIA Local committee chairman-William Moss AN OPPORTUNITY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS! Page 6, Wednesday, April 21, 1982 Your Child's Portrait In vivid color A gift to you from Elmvale be taken FREE ae > grapher. One giff @ include groups. It'S to our regular custome, - 'Welcome"' to every- one else. Saturday, April 24 10 to 4:30 p.m. One Day Only E u hick may % eee ank you"' FREE eae wale kale eel a eel wale wale ele eel e eel e ele wale wale rele ele ele eee BUY NOW and SAVE during our... on quality wood frames in new moulding designs... all at low, low special * BUY SEVERAL AND SAVE [Ch purchase prices! no nts nts nto ot to et es ss is ed ed ed oe ee Roféd ee & Frame Shop -- 347 King Street., Midland 526- 5001 -------------- SS SS oes "ee =<_