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Nestleton Women's Institute Mtg. On Wednesday, August 1, Nestleton Women's Institute met at the Nestleton Centre, then travelling to ga Bowmanville restaurant for a noon luncheon. the luncheon, a short business meeting was chaired by president Rika Wygerde, with ' secretary-treasurer Neta Fish reading the minutes and repor- ting on finances. Members decid- ed to give a donation to the Bowmanville Museum. Thank you messages were rec'd from Bertha McLaughlin and Elsie Bye, who were unable to attend. Cards were sent to those not so well. Gwen Malcolm was thank- ed for arranging the noon meal and the museum tour. Some plan- ning was done for the September meeting on the 5th at 1:30 p.m. at Nestleton Centre when some visiting Institutes will be present for a special meeting. The roll call - "Name a woman in Canadian politics?" was well answered. Norma Frew presented the motto - "Miracles sometimes occur, but we have to work very hard for them." An ex- cellent paper on her convenership "Education & Cultural Affairs.' A short resume of the life of the poetess Pauline Johnson followed, and her poem 'The Song My Pad- dle Sings' from an old School Reader was given by Gwen Malcolm. : Members enjoyed a tour of the Bowmanville Museum, conducted by two attendants, which proved interesting and informative, a fine museum! All agreed the days excursion was excellent! Family News Marlene Bannister and friend Roy Fitzgerald of Peterborough, were Wednesday evening dinner guests with her mother Neta Fish, Blackstock, and a time of cat- ching up on family news was of interest. Recent visitors with Lawrence & Gwen Malcolm, Nestleton, were "Norma Ormiston & Marguerite Wright, Oshawa. On Sunday, August 5, Lawrence & Gwen Malcolm took daughter Gail out for her birthday. Best wishes to Gail for a great year. Guests during the week with Sam & Mabel Cawker were friend Christina Henderson of Edin- burgh, Scotland, who is visiting her daughter and other relatives, in Canada, and Chris Davis of Hyde House, Scugog Point Rd. A lovely visit was enjoyed over the tea cups. Son, Arthur Cawker of Sudbury, was a weekend guest with his parents at the farmstead. He also had a visit with twin brother Alan Cawker and family of Oshawa. Very sorry to miss Wilfred & Jeanette Alexander of Oshawa, last Sunday, July 29th, who call- ed at the farm while we were away to a reunion. A little birthday celebration for friend Edda Bowman, when Russell & Edda Bowman & Sam & Mabel Cawker, Scugog Pt. Rd., attended the delicious beef barbecue at Greenbank United Church this past Friday. The entertainment was good, the singer, and the Step In Time Clog- gers under the direction of Darryl Linnington, teacher and leader, was most enjoyable. Our very best wishes to Edda for a great year in every way! Happy Events Andy & Anne Cawker, Oshawa, were pleased to welcome a love- ly little daughter, Sara Paige, weighing in at 11 1bs. 1 oz. on Ju- ly 25, 1990 at 9:30 p.m. at Oshawa General Hospital; a baby sister for Valerie, Andrea & Klane. Pro- ud grandparents are Alan & Eleanor Cawker, Oshawa, and proud great-grandparents are Sam & Mabel Cawker of Nestleton. Brenda Clark and Bob Courtice of Scugog Point Crescent, are delighted to welcome their first child - a little boy, Robin Clark Courtice, weighing in at 7 lbs. 13 ozs. on Saturday, July 28 in Oshawa General Hospital. Nestleton United Church A smaller attendance on Sun- day, August 5 at 11:15 a.m. with Arnold & Jean Williams exten- ding the welcome at the door. Stephen Saywell of Oshawa, was the able speaker, and brought a fine message re - topic "Who Touched?" with the scrip- ture read by Chuck Hill. Susie Saywell told the interesting story to the youngsters. Music con- sisted of the men of the congrega- tion singing, 'The Church in the Wildwood," a real treat, with our organist Gwen Malcolm at the helm. The offering was received by Victor Tromans and son Drew. Several neighbouring Presbyterians were welcomed to the service, as they are holiday- ing until the end of August. Service closed with Benediction and Three Fold Amen. Regatta News With Mayor Howard Hall and Councillor Glenn Malcolm of- ficially opening the 58th annual Rock-Bottom Begiuning rice Rock-Bottom Beginning rece 2 miles west of Manchester PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, August 8, 1990 -- 19 Regatta once again a success Lake Scugog Regatta & Field Day, it was by all reports a great success once again. For 3 days - August 4, 5 and 6th, the village was humming with activity for all ages, and antique car parade, children's parade, golf tourna- ment, special field day events, water sports, to mention a few. It just had to be excellent in every way! The outdoor church service on Sunday, at Putsey Park, with a good attendance for the day, with the threat of rain. was under the expert leadership of Pastor Tim Godfrey of Uxbridge, with musi- Book & 2, x) 7 cians Bill Telep & Elaine Waar- burton and their delightful music, added much to the Regatta, an eventful weekend! A '"'pat on the back" to those who planned this great weekend, namely Len Prout, Bruce Lawrie, Joan Pearce, and all who had a part. Appreciation to C.F.T.O, Channel 9, for excellent coverage re - the swimming races on Mon- day, shown at 5:30 p.m. Just imagine: the oldest Regat- ta in Ontario, and it was a W.0.W.! It all started in 1932 and still going strong! Gift Nook *BIBLES "CHRISTIAN BOOKS & GIFTS *SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES Open 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 PM. (Closed Thursdays) MRS. 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