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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" RR PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 15, 1997 - 35 Roorts > PORT PERRY STAR URAL a a aa Ah OR RRR SIG ae ER What beautiful weather for Thanksgiving weekend with all the family gatherings and excursions to various autumn activities. Hope you had a happy time at whatever you were doing. Apple Day will be this Saturday, Oct. 18 and many of the youth in the community will be out canvassing the neighborhoods selling apples. Please support the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in their endeavors to raise much-need- ed funds for their weekly pro- grams and camping excursions. At the regular fair board meeting, plans were worked on for the 11th annual Fiddle Contest which will be held the evening of Oct. 15 at the Recreation Centre. (This is the same evening as the St. John's Church Fall Supper so you can make a real night of it). Also the annual District 4 meeting was announced for Thursday, Oct. 23 at Omemee United Church. Special speaker for this meeting which begins at 9:30 a.m. with a variety of round-table discussions, will be Dr. Lindsay. Call secretary Janice Beechey so car pooling can be arranged. Dale, Janet, Mary, Michael and David Van Camp travelled to Meaford this past weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving with Janet's parents, Cecil and Helen Ford. There were several bus trips this past week to the Bala area to enjoy touring the cranberry fields to see the interesting harvest of this unique crop. The fall colors were breathtak- ing according to some of the travellers. There were 13 tables at the weekly card party on Tuesday evening with the following win- ners: Kay Brown, Williams Dunn, Reid Harness, Mary Cannon, Peggy Johnstone, Audrey Mahaffy and Charlie Stapleton. The winners of the lucky draws were Dorothy Archer, Gary Notenboom, Lyle McMahon, Doreen McLean, Neilson Lester of Blackstock by Freda Maynard and Milton Lacey. Many trailers of the Twin Winds Club enjoyed the week- end in our village where they parked at the fairgrounds. They held various events at the recreation centre including a delicious Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Many of the university and college students who attend classes away from home enjoyed the long weekend at 'home. Highlights of the week- end for most of the young peo- ple was mom's cooking and vis- its with their local friends, I expect. It is hard to believe but the season for winter sports is fast approaching. Registration has been held for the Skating Club but if you missed it there is probably still space. New curlers are invited to join the Curling Club which will be starting curling in November. If you require further informa- tion call Cameron Porter, Dave Aldred, Joyce Kelly or president Jim Wier in Bowmanville as soon as possi- ble. 4-H Has Started By Mary Van Camp On Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Blackstock United Church at 7 p.m. eight girls arrived to start a new 4-H club. The theme this year is "Healthy Eating Around the Clock." First we completed a healthy eating scan sheet. Next we were given a clock face with a time on it. We had to arrange ourselves in a circle according to our times. We then introduced ourselves and told Beautiful weather for a holiday weekend the group of a favorite food which we might eat at the time on our clock. We made Fruit Smoothies by blending vanilla yogourt and peaches together. We also made oatmeal pancakes. These were healthy breakfast foods. Our president this year is Casie Shortridge, vice-presi- dent is Melissa Killen, secre- tary is Kim Dingman and press reporters are Kaitlin Almack and Mary Van Camp. Our lead- ers are Sheila Shortridge and Tallya Moore. Thanksgiving Sunday din- ner guests of Carol Merton and David Shearman and family were Maisie and Shelley Merton, Lakefield, Rev. John and Helen Shearman, Mr. and Ms. Wally Syme and children Malcolm and Candice all of Oakville, Jason Merton, Toronto. Rev. John Shearman was guest preacher at the United Church morning ser- vice. Tickets still available for Sunday "Thank you God." Jani * MacKenzie * led By Linda Arbuckle Nestleton United Church Thanksgiving Sunday, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, the U.C.W. celebrated their 35th anniversary and led the service for church. Greeters were Regina Walker and Arlene Malcolm. The scripture reader was Arlene Malcolm, Jean Williams and Kay Notman led the congregation for the call to worship and prayer of confession. The con- gregation sang the U.C.W. Joanna Malcolm, Marley and Logan did a skit for the children's theme. Then the Sunday School children sang "The Lord Is My Shepherd," and "In His Hands." Janice MacKenzie and Kay Notman did a skit about the Lord's 'Prayer. Joanna Malcolm read the Reflection "What we have to be thankful for." Bernice Mairs, Regina Walker and Shirley Jackson performed "Bless This House" with Karen Yellowless as pianist. Gwen Malcolm read a Thanksgiving reading titled 'Benediction. - Thank you to all U.C.W. members for such a great ser- "vice. | There are still tickets left for the Pork Barbecue this Sunday, Oct. 19 at Blackstock. Give Yvonne Priebe a call at 986-4784. Nestleton Anniversary will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 and the speaker will be Rev. Dave 'Reeve. Cartwright High School The Italian Night Fundraiser is being held on Scout's Apple Day is Oct. 18 Scouts I have been asked to again remind everyone of Boy Scout Apple Day this Saturday, Oct. 18. This is one organization which teaches the value of ser- vice to our community in so many ways. Scouts of Cartwright, don't forget you meet Saturday morning in the Old Town Hall in Blackstock. Good luck fellows and have a good day. Mary Wilkenson I was sorry to hear Mary had to go to the hospital for an oper- ation but is recovering quite well. With our thanks Mary has crocheted the baby outfits for the L.S.R.A. lucky draws for the past several years. Wishing you the best for the remainder of this year and thereafter. Ernie Coy I spoke a couple of weeks back of Ernie Coy reaching his 100th birthday, Oct. 29 and I'm ever so thankful that I was invit- Caesarea by JAY] o=Tg Putsey ed to a pre-birthday party last Saturday. His sense of humor is still as good as ever. Around 50 people dropped in with their best wishes. I can only add happy birthday Ernie and may you have many more. Halloween Dance Last Sunday night when the hall board met, the final plans were put together for the Halloween Dance at the Caesarea Hall Saturday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. This will allow you to be at home or out with your children on Halloween night. Be sure to come out and support your community hall. For tickets call 986-4519 or 1570 or 5971. Park Benches An organization was formed with the sole purpose of beauti- fying the downtown core of Port Perry. They purchased park benches and located them in that area. Last Friday night these benches were overturned and some were broken. Late Report We were sorry to hear of the passing of Robert Wilson of Bayview Avenue, Caesarea on Oct. 5. A former resident of Toronto who moved to our vil- lage back in 1981. Survived by wife Mrs. Dalton and daughter Susan. Our sincere condolences to the family. Joke of the Week: What is the definition of a bachelor's - pad? All his houseplants are dead, but there's something growing in the fridge. he BI day k Tickets are available at the high school or call Julie Obstfeld at 986-5305. Family News Many families around the community enjoyed Parksgiving dinner with fam- ily. I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend, the warm weather and the beautiful leaves. - Nestleton Presbyterian Church On a beautiful October morning the Thanksgiving ser- Dork Oct. 23 at stock United Church. barbecue at vice was held with Rev. Fairley bringing the message and ) Joyce Taylor as organist. The Sunday School children sang "This is the day," and "We Gather Together to ask the Lord's blessing." The scripture readings were from Joel 2 and Matthew 6. The sermon was titled "Time and Eternity" stressing repen- tance and be not anxious for the Lord is in command and adversity can be overcome with a right relationship with God. Visitors were welcomed and all enjoyed a time of refresh- ments and fellowship after. Burn's Church marks 148th Ashburn News By Florence Ashton Burns Church celebrated the 148th anniversary on Thanksgiving Sunday, with guest minister The Rev. Harry Waite whose sermon title was New Beginnings. Special music was provided by the choir. Rev. Sheina Smith con- ducted the service. The 'Communion table was taste- fully decorated for Thanksgiving: It was nice to see a few visitors join us for . this occasion. We have certainly been blessed with beautiful weather for several days, to enable us to enjoy the pageantry of color all around us. Trust all of our readers had a safe and happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. We were sorry to hear that Betty Dutton has been con- fined to home with pneumonia. Keep improving, Betty. Roy and Norma Ingleton recently enjoyed a lovely trip to the New England States. Arnold Ashton from Toronto enjoyed the weekend with his parents Doug and Florence Ashton Euchre results are as fol- lows: seven tables of euchre were played on Thursday night. Men's first - Gordon Bright and second - Lorne Crawford. Ladies first - Erma Wood, second - Verna Draper. Lone hands - Mary Housego and Joan Fleming. 50/50 draw won by Verna Draper and Irma Wood. Oct. 23 is the next date for euchre at the Ashburn Community Centre. Everyone welcome. The Ladies' Bible Class will meet at the home of Marta Gill on Wednesday night, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.