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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 7, 1995 - 31 RURAL > PORT PERRY STAR < Roorts Pictures on display Caesarea a\[oT:14 Putsey For the next couple of weeks a large card of neighborhood pic- tures will be hanging in Sunny- side Market Store, Caesarea. Hope you have a chance to see them. A week ago I was south of Cadmus and I saw one of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen. It had an orange-yellow breast, grey body, white wings, a tufted head and a red dot to the outer top corner of each eye. It was feeding off the seedlings of a soft maple and came up within three feet of us. It's size was between a robin and a pi- geon. I went home to my library and went through the three books I have on birds but with no avail. I phoned Ken Carmi- chael and he phoned me back and later joined us at the site by this time it didn't show up. Ken said it was a Pine Grosbeak and there are quite a few in the area. Thanks Ken for your interest in our sighting. : On Oct. 26 my count was 81 people went up on the stage in the new banquet hall in Port Perry to receive Township of Scugog recognition awards for community efforts on behalf of themselves or the organization they represented. Yours truly was one, representing Lake Scu- gog Regatta Association. I felt quite honored that our organi- zation out of a population of 18,500 people should be so hon- ored. There was sad news to me this week to learn the McLaughlin Planetarium would be closing. How many times have you heard on the radio lately about Sunset Boulevard at the Ford Theater for the Performing Arts. I can only say if the presi- dent of General Motors of Cana- da and its directors don't try and make an agreement to sustain the McLaughlin Planetarium I'm afraid they are losing out on a great advertising message to Canadians. Can't you hear it now. Such and such showing at the General Motors McLaugh- lin Planetarium. The name McLaughlin became a great part of General Motors shortly after Bill Durant formed the company in 1908 with the Buick car. The name is synonymous with Canadians like Eaton, Hudson Bay Co. and Loblawe This week I attended the fu- neral of Harry Gay's sister, Ro- berta Jean Gay at the Ebenezer United Church in Courtice. We extend our sincere condolences to the Gay families. After the gervice we had a luncheon in the Parish Hall and although I was alone it was not for long for one person after another extended their hand in friendship and had a few words with me. I have never been in a more friendly at- mosphere. Saying of the week on motiva- tion - We may think there is will- power involved, but more likely change is due to want power. Wanting the new addiction more than the old one.Wanting the new me in preference to the person [ am now. George Sheeran Joke of the week - A fool and his money are soon spotted. Don't forget Cartwright High School's Commencement Night at 8 p.m. this Friday at Black- stock Public School. People of our district meet at the Blackstock Community Center at 10:30 a.m. Saturday DAMIAN BESSIE/PORT PERRY STAR FIDDLE CHAMP: Cliff Manley plays his way to a first-place finish in the 40-59-year-old morning for the Remembrance category during the ninth annual fiddle championships, held this past Saturday night at Day Service. Please come out the recreation centre in Blackstock before an appreciative audience. and join us. Think of those who gave all. CHS commencement is Friday Sympathy of the community is extended to Madeline Leath- erdale, Nancy, Carrie and Dar- ryl on the passing of Jim Leatherdale last week after a lengthy illness. A memonial service will be held at Low and Low Funeral Chapel on Wednesday evening of this week at 7 p.m. For many years Jim operated the Port Perry Auto Wreckers on Highway 7A and was well known as a collec- tor of antique and classic cars. Leanne Campbell, Heather Goulding, Kate Mairs and Heidi Obstfeld were honored at Queen's Park on Saturday, Nov. 4 when they were presented with their silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Canadians' Challenge by the Lieutenant- Governor Hal Jackman. They were part of the 66 young adults who were praised by his Honor for their commitment and deter- mintion for achieving their personal goals in Community, Skill Development, Physical Fitness and Expeditions. Heather, Kate and Heidi, as members of the 1st Cartwright Rangers were also recognized for their achievement by the Cen- tral Ontario area Girl Guides of Canada at the annual dinner for senior branches on Monday, Nov. 6. Congratulations girls, on your achievement. The Blackstock Lioness Club will be holding a Lantana Party on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nestleton Hall. Admission will be $2 at the door which includes door prizes and refreshments. come and bring a friend and support this organization which works so hard in the community. For further details call Maple 985-0903. Pleased to report that Ralph Larmer is progressing well fol- lowing hip surgery last week at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Your many friends wish you as speedy a recovery as possible. Mrs. Susan Saywell of Oshawa, mother of Marg Kemp also un- derwent hip surgery recently and is currently a patient in St. John's Convalescent Hospital, Toronto. Susan has many friends and relatives in this area who all wish her continued recovery. On Friday evening, Nov. 10 the Cartwright High School annal commencement exercises will be held at the Cartwright Central Public School. All who are interested are invited to attend. Remembrance Day Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11] at 10:30 a.m. at the Blackstock Rec Centre. The publicis cordial- ly invited to attend. Marlene Trewin will be hosting two more of the Nutritional seminars at the Blackstock United Church Hall. On Nov. 16, Sue Bailey of Oregon will be speaking on Weight Management at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 23 the nutritional speaker returns to the United Church Hall to speak at 7:30 p.m. Of interest, former resident Neil and Edith Johnston celebrat- - ed their 50th anniversary in Brandon, Manitoba. Neil's sister Ferga Avery of Tilbury and brother Keith flew to join them for dinner and dance. Guests at a family dinner held at the Cadmus Country Club in honor of Kathleen Marie's baptism were her grandparents Charles and Irene Scott and David and Kathleen Petrie and her uncles Andrew and Jodi Petrie and Christopher of Bowmanville, and Dan Scott and Karen Kelly of Ottawa. Other guests were Larry and Emma Rankin, Doris Caughlin of Trenton, Daren and Marie Baker, Jordan, Angela and Nolan of Whitby, Donald and Grace Proutt and Audrey Morrish-Smith as well as the guest of honor Kathleen Marie and her parents Ann-Marie and Alan Pe- trie of Brampton. | : Donald and Grace Proutt and Audrey Morrish-Smith were evening dinner guests of Kathleen and David Petrie. There was an excellent crowd attending the ninth annual Blackstock fiddle contest on Saturday evening. Entertainment at various times during the evening was provided by Fiddle King, Graham Townsend whose music certainly was well appre- ciated by the crowd. There were many contestants with the fol- lowing winners: Nine years and under - 1. Rachel Dares, Toron- to, 2. William Tink, Newcastle 3. Joshus Barton-Chase, Wasage Beach. 10-12 years - 1. Colleen Searson, Eaganville 2. Robbie Wolters, Thunder Bay 3. Brian Tink, Newcastle. 13-18 years - 1. Mark Sullivan, Bowmanville 2. John Pilatzke, Eaganville 3. April Verch, Pembroke. 19-39 years - 1. Patti Cur- ran, Etobicoke 2. Michael LeMoire, Douro. 40 - 59 years - 1.Chff Manley, Oshawa, 2. Ray Brisson, Oshawa, 3. Karen Dares, To- ronto. Over 60 years - 1. Alf Leno, Collingwood 2. Murray Kronis, Penetanguishene 3. Ed Langlois, Oshawa. Winners' Circle grand winner was Mark Sullivan of Bowman- ville with Michael LeMoire of Douro and Alf Leno of Collingwood taking second and third places. It was indeed a very successful evening. The Blackstock W.I. meeting was held at the United Church on November 1, Mrs. M. Shortridge welcomed everyone and con- ducted the meetingin the absence of President Pat Sleep. In the business part of the meeting various donations were de- cided including $50 to 4-H baking courses, the High School Li- brary Fund and $200 to the W.I. headquarters fund. Dora Mar- tyn gave an excellent report on the W.I. Convention which she had attended and had enjoyed very much. Mrs. H. Martyn was the guest speaker and told about Harold and her trip to Holland this year for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Holland. She showed many maps, pictures and keepsakes and stressed how great the Dutch people treated the Canadians. Thank you Dora, we really enjoyed it. Meeting closed with O Canada. [Lois Luke, PRO