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22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 11, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" £ [ R > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL Roots An Open House was held on Sunday afternoon to wish Gail and John McNamara, Shawn and Bryan well on their upcom- ing move to Peterborough. This event, held by their good friends Peter and Kathy Hill, was attended by many friends andneighbours. Best wishes, Gail, John, Shawn and Bryan. All members of Blackstock Agricultural Society Board are reminded of the important meeting which will be held on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall at 8 p.m. There were 14 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Charlie Stapleton, Edna Manns, Muriel Butson, May Shortridge, Richard Potter, Dorothy Archer and Milton Lacey. Draws were won by Irene Hoffman, Muriel Butson, Richard Potter, Hazel Ormiston and Charlie Campbell. On Saturday evening a large the: CHS commencement crowd of friends, relatives and co-workers attended the retire- ment party held at the Blackstock Recreation Centre in honor of Frank Melton. Frank has retired from General Motors where he worked for 42.9 years. Better health is wished for Helen Martyn and Marg Horton. Helen is in a Toronto hospital where she is recover- ing from a very serious horse accident while Marg is in Oshawa Hospital following surgery last week. On Sunday, November 16, a Souper Sundae will be held fol- lowing worship (approximately 11 a.m.) at Blackstock United Church. Menu will consist of home-made soups, rolls and ice cream sundaes. Tickets are available from Aileen VanCamp, Kelly Catchell or at the door. All are welcome. On Friday, November 14 the Annual Commencement Exercises for Cartwright High ™ Blackstock School will be held. All are wel- come to congratulate this year's graduates. 4H News On Thursday, November 6, Mrs. Shortridge and Mrs. Moore instructed the 4H mem- bers on healthy eating. This is the last meeting before Achievement Night (November 20). We made delicious chicken fajitas and low fat chocolate pudding. As we were eating, we were given some assign- ments to do and answered some questions.Kaitlin Almack, reporter. Many residents are enjoying attending the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto and reporting an excellent show in the facili- ties there. This area has several competitiors, participants and, of course, many visitors. St. John's News The celebrant at Sunday's Eucharist at St. John's was our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Douglas C. Blackwell, Area Bishop of Trent-Durham in the Diocese of Toronto. Bishop Blackwell also preached. In addition to leading the congre- gation in the singing of the hymns, psalm and service music, the choir presented the anthem "Thanks be to God". The children of the Church School also sang an anthem. The service included special prayers for those who died dur- ing the wars and peacekeeping operations in which Canada's armed forces have engaged; a two-minute silence was to be held this Friday observed and our National Anthem was sung. Since the Episcopal Area of Trent-Durham is very large, both geographically and in the number of parishes, we don't get to see our Bishop very often. It was great that he was able to stay a while and chart with parishoners at the after-service coffee-time. Anyone interested in a trip to Israel in February? There are still a few places available on the tour which Father Hugh is organizing. This is not a "just for Anglicans' events, so anyone who would like to visit the Holy Places will be welcomed. The all-inclusive price is quite mod- est. So, if you would like to gain the spiritual benefits of a vist to the Holy Land while escaping the rigours of a Southern-Ontario February, give Father Hugh a call; he is usually at the church office, (905) 986-0557, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Many local families off to the Ro Nestleton News Nestleton United Church Sunday, November 9, the 25th Sunday after Pentecost, the greeters were Lawrence and Gwen Malcolm. Lawrence Malcolm was the scripture reader. Shirley Jackson, Bernice Mair and Rev. David Shearman sang "I Asketh the Lord". Rev. Shearman's ser- mon was titled "Widows and Orphans and Justice". Karen Yellowlus was the organist. Nestleton U.C.W. will meet at the home of Arlene Malcolm on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. Nestleton United Church will be holding their annual Variety Night on Friday, December 5 at the church. If anyone has any donations for the auction, craft or bake table or are interested in perform- ing, call Rick MacKenzie, 986- 5598 or Art Weir, 986-4630. Family News. Our sincere sympathy to Chuck and Carol Hill and fam- ily on the passing of Chuck's father, Rev. John Hill of Langley, B.C. any families from the Nestleton area attended the 75th Royal Winter Fair over the weekend. Jennifer & Christine Yellowlus danced in the Square Dagce Competition with' the Jr. group from Baseline. This group placed 2nd out of 7 sets of competi- tors. Colleen & Jennifer Arbuckle participated in the Public Speaking competition. Kate Mairs was a member of the Guelph Junior Farmers Square Dance set who com- pleted in the open class of square dancing on Sunday. The school buses will be back. on the-roads this week as students are back in school as of November 10. Nestleton Presbyterian Church Remembrance Day silence and prayers for peace were observed by the congregation of Nestleton Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 9th, Rev. Wm. Fairley officiat- ing. Joyce Taylor was organist and Danielle sang a solo "Lord You are More Precious". Ushers were Oliver Rohrer -and Harvey Mills. Responsive Psalm was #124 .and Scripture readings were from Ruth 3 and Mark 12. The bibical name for the Sunday School to learn about was "Naomi" meaning pleas- ant. She wished to change her name to "Nain"meaning bitter. Shirley Mills taught the Sunday School class. A play for the Christmas Celebration "The Nativity" is in the plan- ning. | Rev. Fairley spoke of the example Ruth showed as a widow living a virtuous life and being acknowledged by - Boag at the time of the harvest. Lunch and a social time fol- lowed in the Sunday School room. Birthday cake and can- dles for Joyce Taylor were enjoyed by aq 4H News Our second meeting was held on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nestleton Community Centre. We said the 4H Pledge and answered the Roll call. We had two groups making different yal Winter Fair -ercipes tonight. One group recipes tonight. One group make Pizza Loaf while the other group made Orient Express Chicken. After the food was made and cooked, we all tasted the samples. After cleaning up the dishes we played a game. Our meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Our third meeting was held on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. We made three different made Nuts & Bolts and Fruit Dip while the other group made Mulled Apple Cider. While the food was cooking we answered gusssions about preventing ood poisoning. We decided what recipes we would make next week. We had our snack and our apple cider. The meet- ing was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Our next meeting will be November 5 at 7:00 p.m. 'Dr. Election Caesarea News As I sit here and write this Sunday night, I feel I am pre- pared to watch a horse race tomorrow. All candidates have done their best to prove them- 'selves to each of us. I believe there was more door-to-door canvassing this year than ever before, including all levels of government. They have all done their best to prove them- selves and by the time this paper is published, the results will be known. I think the fol- lowing poem which hung on McArthur's wall in Blackstock is just at this time. When the great judge comes to judge against your name, He cares not if you won or lost, a real horse race But how you played the game. I hope you kept the demo- cratic system alive by voting. Fire Fighters They need young, energetic men in. good health to fil] the shortages on this worthy neighborhood organization. There is training for fire fight- ing, training in first aid which we could all do with some more of. There is remuneration of thanks by us, the neighbor- hood, and also the financial reward. Think about it. You'll be proud and also glad to be a Scugog Fire Fighter. Snow Birds The Snow Birds' families are gradually departing, some now and some right after Christmas. Helen Fletcher is one I was sorry to see leave as she will not be back unless on a vaca- tion. Good health and good luck to you, Helen. Joke of the Week A relative of ours was going through university to become a lawyer when suddenly in her final year she lost all interest and changed over to become a minister. An uncle asked, "How can you make such a drastic change?" She replied, "I'm just taking the law to a higher court." Saying of the Week on Growth: "The apprenticeship of dif- fiulty is one which the greatest of men have to serve". Samuel Smiles. Ashburn News Last Sunday night's Gospel Music Concert was a great success, with One Accord male quartet from Brantford and soloist Sheri Drozd from Oshawa, ministering in music. Special thanks to all who assisted in any way, especially the Kirk Guild ladies for pro- viding lunch following the concert. + Wheels to Meals luncheon will be served to the seniors on Wednesday, November 12 at 12 noon at the Anglican Church, Brooklin. Guest speaker will be Major Bill Clark of the Salvation Army who works with the Christian Wheels to Meals lunch served this Wednesday Blind Mission, Stouffville. Bill Clark is a very talented man, as well as a speaker. He is a fine entertainer with his musical talent and wit. Euchre results are as fol- lows - 9 tables of euchre were played last Thursday night at the Community Centre: men's first prize, Nelson Cole; sec- ond, Art Richardson. Ladies first prize, Ruby Smith (Raglan); second, Peggy Booth. Lone hands: Jean Hodgins. Ann Budd; door prize, Doreen Lee; Share the Wealth, Elda Avery and Art Richardson. Next euchre is scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 8 p.m.