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Le = SET A SWS ME ~~. Fo _~ s SER EH Ontario Agriculture Minister Dennis Timbrell said he wanted to get out in the real world and he did just that by visiting farms in Scugog Township Monday. Here Timbrell discusses the finer Speedy recovery wished for Mr. Green Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly Sorry to report that Robert Green had a fall on Wednesday and suf- fered a severe break of his leg. Robert spent time in Oshawa Hospital and is now home recuperating. We wish you as speedy a recovery as possible. A fine congregation on Sunday morning at the United Church enjoyed several special events. The staff of the Sunday School was installed as follows: Superintendent- Ruby Van Camp; Assis- tant Superintendent- Carolyn Morton; Treasurer- Eleanor Kel- ly. Teachers- In- termediate Class- Peter Reid; Junior Classes- Linda Fletcher, Gail Johns, Carol Andrews, Joan Reid; Primary Classes- Judy Gilbank, Marg Kemp, Barb Larmer, Donna Kyte, Elaine Kelly, Barb Byers, Tallya Moore; Kindergarten Classes- Barb Sleep, Linda Brad- burn, Joy Werry, Karen Kyte, Janis Pashley, Carla Adams and Cathy Paisley. Promotion Sunday was also observed when all the students received certificates or small gifts. The choir favoured with a fine anthem "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus." Rev. D. Davis *PAINTING * preached, thoughtful ser- mon on Stewardship. Flowers in memory of the late Arnold Talor were placed by the fami- ly. A dedication of a beautiful new stained glass window '"'A Sower Went Out to Sow" given in memory of Charles and Jessie Turner and Richard and Laura Gunter by Roy and Shirley Turner took place. On Thursday of this week at Teacher Train- ing Workshop for Sunday School Teachers of Nestleton and Blackstock will be held at Blackstock beginning at 7 p.m. Next Sunday- the Sacrament of Bap- tism will take place. Any parents who have not contacted Mr. Davis must do so immediately. Scouting in Cartwright is beginning again with the fall season. Boys wishing to register for Beavers please contact Wendy Bentley 986-4419. When Beavers begin, they will meet at the Town Hall on Wed. 6:30 to 7:30 while Cubs will meet there on Mon. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Scouts meet at the Rec Centre on Mon. 7-8:30. Anyone in- terested in becoming a leader please contact Barbara Weir 986-4630. Any boys interested in joining a Venturer Com- pany call Allen Argue Exterior & Interior -Farm Houses -Barns -New Homes FREE ESTIMATES -Quality Work Clapboard Houses -Guaranteed Work -Glidden & Colour mim peLvs.. 985-3490 Your World Paints 986-4603. On Tuesday, 18 ladies at- tended the afternoon U.C.W. unit held at the home of Florence Larmer. After a delicious dessert lun- cheon, and social time, leader Jean Adams read the poem "The Prayer That's Left Unsaid." Margaret Van Camp took the devotion by reading Psalm 121 followed by comments and prayer. Aileen Byers read the minutes of the last meeting which was followed by the Roll Call "How to Help Newcomers Adjust." The announcements were the General Meeting will be on Sept. 28th, with a pot-luck din- ner at 7 p.m. with Mr. . and Mrs. David Craig speaking on their recent trip to Zambia. The Presbyterial will be held in our church on Oct. 25th. Help was requested for Camp Quin-Mo-Lac. Rhonda Larmer gave a reading What we Take for Granted, Dora Mar- tyn and Marion Larmer were in charge of the Devotion and used a film "South Pacific Islands" followed by discussion. Meeting closed with a song from the Islands. Doug Benns has been ordered by his doctor so' spend much time in bed to help cure a serious back problem. Better health is wished for you, Doug Good wishes go with Fred and Monica Johnston and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kelly on their move from Purple Hill to Kingston. The area will miss this fine family in many activities. The Morning Unit of the U.C.W. met at the home of Margaret Moun- tjoy on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Anita Davis gave the worship entitled "Gifts of Women' Edith McLaughlin spoke on the problems in the South Pacific. "Doug Grove who is presently working at the tial -- Photo courtesy Oshawa Times. Tyrone Mill has enrolled in a butchering course for later in the fall at George Brown College. Lois Van Camp begins her new job this week for the Ministry of Agriculture in Guelph. She will be involved with the placement of unemployed farm workers in openings throughout Ontario. Sounds like a challenging job. The Hon. Dennis Timbell, Minister of Agriculture visited several local farms last Monday morning and concluded his morning with lunch at the United Church with a number of his tour. Those farms which he visited in this area were Mr. and Mrs. John Wolters, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McLaughlin and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Byers. It cer- tainly was an honour to have the minister in our midst. There were nine tables at the Senior Citizens Card Party on Tuesday evening with the follow- ing winners: 1. Leslie Taylor- 80; 2. Harold Burgess- 71; 3. Jennie Bailey- 69; 4. Bertha Mclaughlin- 68; 5. Harry McLaughlin- 68; Dorothy Edwards- 67. Low- Weir Swain; Draws- 1. James Emerton; 2. Dorothy McDiarmid; 3. Arvella Barrett. With the arrival of longer evenings, anyone of any age is in- vited to attend these weekly card parties held each Tuesday evening at Town Hall. You would be most welcome. This is certainly Fair Season. Last week many from here attended the Orono Fair, this past week among the many fairs were those of Sunderland, Beaverton and Port Hope and of course this coming week is the Lindsay Fair. There are many people from our area that at- tend many of the fairs either as an exhibitor or visitor. Mildred and Roy Hope have returned home from an enjoyable trip to the West. Jim Hope is now in the Port Perry Nursing Home and will welcome visitors. "points of dairy farming with Ralph Honey of R.R. 2, Port Perry. Tim- brell visited farmers in Port Perry, Blackstock and Nestleton areas. Please phone in your news items to Joyce Kel- ly at 986-4257 by Monday morning. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Quilting at library by Linda LeRoy An introduction to quilting is being offered to adults and children over 12 years of age. Four weeks of quilting instruction is being of- fered at the Library star- ting Thursday Sept. 22to Oct. 20th, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m, Muriel Gibson will be sharing her quilting expertise with all who come for the pro- gram. The group will complete two small pro- jects and hopefully will be inspired to do more on their own. This program is free. Please phone to register- 985-7686. Is travel your fun? by Marilyn Wallace A Library Travel Club is being planned to com- mence on Sept. 29th at 7:30 pm. Members will meet once a month to share travel experiences- and pictures, and slides. Every program will have a special theme which will focus on the places and countries which have popular appeal. Port Perry IGA's high volume purchasing from Pepsi-Cola brought about a big smile on the face of Jeff Cockerton, Caesarea, who had the winning entry in the recent "Windsurfer" raffle contest held at the Port Perry grocery store. Seen above with Jeff is Jim Grieve (right), Port Perry IGA manager. The Windsurfer prize was donated by Pepsi-Cola. "Happy Sailing, Jeff and congratulations from everyone at Port Perry IGA and the Pepsi-Cola company.