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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 29, 1997 - 31_ "A Family Tradition for 131 Years" ~~ RuUraL Roors Annual Talent Auction deemed a huge success Sympathy is extended from the community to Lloyd Trewin, Earle and Marlene Trewin and Gregory on the passing of their mother Mrs. Jean Trewin last week. Jean played a very impor- tant part of the operations of Trewin Farm Equipment for many years. A large crowd attended her funeral on Thursday at the Wagg Funeral Chapel, Port Perry. Sympathy is also extended to the family of John Grieve of Port Perry who passed away last week - so sons Jim and Chris Grieve and family, to Rick and Diane Grieve and to grandchildren Kevin Grieve and Cindy Diamond, their spouses and families all of this area. : Sympathy is extended to family and friends of Merlin Philp and Harry Grace who passed away this week. Many from this area attend- ed the funeral of Allan Werry formerly of Enniskillen who passed away very suddenly this past week. A large crowd attended the annual meeting of District 17 of the Ontario Horticultural Association at Nestleton Hall on Saturday. Kathleen Petrie District Director chaired the day long meeting which fea- 'tured an outstanding speaker Ann Milosoroff a landscape artist of the Botanical Gardens. During the event Kathleen was surprised when she was pre- sented with a District Award. A warm welcome is extended to the many university and col- lege students who have returned home at the conclu- sion of their studies. Lorna Edgerton, Jean Van Camp, with their sisters Shirley Magill of Columbus, Reta Birkett and Verna Chapman both of Port Perry, and family members Lorie Chapman of Toronto, Kathy and Heather McLaughlin, Abbey, Jessica and Blake McLaughlin of Blackstock attended a baby shower in. honor of Judy Collins and her twin daughters Leanne and Danielle who were born on March 25. This shower, which was attended by many rela- tives, was held on Sunday after- noon at the home of Judy's sis- ter Joanne Rahm at Saintfield. Good luck is extended to CHS teacher John Beirness Local Regatta in trouble Lake Scugog Regatta Association Inc. The L.S.R.A. Inc. held an- other meeting this past Sunday and were unable to get the nec- essary four important executive posts filled, president, vice- president, secretary and treas- urer. There is another meeting this Sunday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Caesarea Hall. Everyone wel- come. This has got to the point where we show interest or we disappoint the children on this Civic holiday weekend Aug. 2, 3 and 4. A flyer will be sent out in the mail. - Scugog Shuffle Board Club The shuffleboard club is shov- ing off Wednesday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 1997 season. It's a weekly event and goes to the championships in early September. The season membership is $25 or if you wish to come out for a day it's $4. Everyone is welcome. All equipment is supplied and it's held in the Blackstock Arena. Nestleton United Church Smorgasbord Have you purchased your ticket yet for this splendid din- ner, Saturday, May 3. The sit- tings are at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Nestleton Hall. It's only $10, children 12 and under $5. Think of taking the family out and what it costs. There's the dinner plus beverage plus tax- es, plus gratuity to the waiter. Here it's a flat $10 or $5 and it's all you can eat. And you're din- Caesarea Albert Sor Putsey )> | AAS ing with friends. Pine Ridge Garden Club Tuesday, May 6 at 8 p.m. is our next meeting at Nestleton Hall. Everyone is welcome. Speaker - Gordon Wick speaks on transplanting house plants. Beaver Scout News On Saturday, April 19 they went hiking at the Pigeon River Conservation Area. It snowed but they had a great time. This Thursday, May 1 they are going to participate in Pitch-in Week now the weather is better at Putsey Park. Let's all turn up and give them a hand as there is only six of them this year. This i8 caused by the birth cycle and many of last years boys entered cubs last September. Saturday, May 3 they are doing their share in planting trees for Canada at Van Camp's farm, Blackstock. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Jean Trewin of Black- stock. Our sincere condolences Jo husband Fred and the fami- ies. Blackstock and his senior band on their trip to the International Musicfest in Boston. They leave early Thursday morning. The local antique store will be re-opening after the winter on Saturday, May 3 with free coffee and donuts. Aileen Van Camp, Merrill and-Jean Van Camp, Dale and Janet Van Camp and children, Tom and Tracy Martin and chil- dren, Mr. and Mrs. R. Linton "and children of Nestleton were among the guests of Ron and Valerie Linton of Raglan for Sunday evening dinner in cele- 'bration of Emily's second birth- day. Happy birthday, Emily. The annual Talent Auction at the United Church on Friday evening was a huge success with many bidders as well as many donors of items. Auctioneers Arnott Wotten and Harvey Graham kept the bid- ding brisk and the crowd enter- tained. Glad to report that Lawrence McLaughlin is now home recu- perating from his recent farm accident. All farmers know what a frustrating time he will have now that the spring weather has arrived and being unable to actively work out- doors. I am sure he will be doing much managing from inside. There were 14 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Harold Crawford, Ruby Smith, Nerta Masters, Richard Potter, Myrtle Gimblett, Glen Lowery ~and Milt Lacey. Draws were won by Heather Lively, Ruby Birkett, Pearl Moore (two), Myrtle Gimblett and Norman Rohrer. On Sunday about 50 rela- tives and close friends attended a birthday in honor of Vernon Asselstine who turned 80 on April 14 while he was still in Florida. Guests were present from Kitchener, Mississauga, Trenton, Oshawa, Ottawa, Grand Valley and locally. Happy birthday Vernon. A good number of members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society attended the spring workshop of District 4 OAAS held in Omemee on Thursday evening. The excellent speaker, Gary Adams gave many, many excellent ideas on how to con- duct effective meetings. St. John's News By Colin Beal Workmen were busy at St. John's last week installing the new roof on the Parish Hall and weather permitting, they will start on the church roof this week. The wardens decided to get the work done as soon as possible because it was feared that delay in starting might result in serious damage too. On Sunday, May 3 the Eucharist will be celebrated by Father Jack Roney; Father Hugh returns from vacation on May 8. Don't forget St. John's annu- al Spring Supper which will be served in the Parish Hall on Saturday, May 10 from 5 p.m. We welcomed the Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Venturers, with their leaders to Burns Church on Sunday morning, who assisted in the service. Chris, Conrad and Adam led in the scripture readings. Rev. Sheina Smith told them an interesting story relating to their involvement in the dif- ferent groups. | Euchre results are as fol- lows: 10 tables of euchre were played on Thursday night. Men's first prize - Bill Hodgins, second - Art Richardson. Ladies first - Peggy Booth, second - Welcomed local boys to church Ashburn by Florence 1:¥:121Ce]3 Elda Avery. Lone hands Ellen Gibson and Hervey Painter. Share the wealth Peggy Booth ~ Sandra Kerry of Utica whose and Pete Gall. Lucky door prize winners were Mac Albright and Mary Borland. Next euchre at the Community Centre is scheduled for Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. Florence Ashton attended a shower at Elva Kerry's home on Sunday afternoon for forthcoming marriage takes place on July 12. Not too much news this week folks. Get out and enjoy the nice weather now that spring has arrived. U.C.W. 35th anniversary coming up Next Sunday is the 35th anniversary of the U.C.W. There will be extra special cof- fee and muffins at 10 a.m. until church commences. Everyone welcome. Come out and join in the celebration. We wish Julia-Anna Lee a happy 18th birthday. The Evening Unit U.C.W. will meet at the church on Wednesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. Program on friendship with special music. Come and bring a friend. The Youth group always wel- comes any new youth to their group. For information phone Julia-Anna at 985-2006. A good time was had at the hall on Friday evening for the monthly euchre with prizes going to: Ladies - Verna Draper, Greenbank area news by Iva Phoenix, Anna Beaton. The gentlemen prizes going to Jim Martin, Glen Till and Ross Cookman. Lucky draws were won by Kaye Brown, Jim Martin and Neil Hunter. The next euchre will be Friday, May 23. This week the hall board, the Greenbank United Church and the Greenbank Lions Club will be resources to make their final annual payment for the build- ing of the new Greenbank Pavilion. Well done Greenbank. A community effort has made this dream a reality. If you were missed in the cancer collection campaign please phone Kim Thomson at 985-2522 if you would care to give. Many Greenbank folks attended the 1997 Spring Melodies at Seagrave on Sunday evening. Mrs. Margaret Couperthwaite, Robert Couperthwaite and Marion Jeremy attended the 90th birth- day party on Sunday for Mrs. Fern Burnett at the Curling Club in Uxbridge. combining their a nh ca aa at at a aS ml ah ans oan mall RK oc at ul mu mm a Ram a ok WN a um ou