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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 13, 1999 - 17 R > PORT PERRY STAR URAL Ro Fair board will hold meeting this Thursday Blackstock A family dinner was held on July 3 at the Granary in Bethany in honour of Walter and Audrey Wright's 80th birthdays. In attendance were Floyd Stinson, Yelverton, Tony Clark, Peterborough, Hazel Wright, Oshawa, Lloyd and Thelma Wright, Blackstock, Keith and Christina Wright, Oshawa, Eleanor Wright and Timothy Chipman, Toronto, Lois Wright and Charles Huat, Lindsay, Elaine Young and girls, Holli and Kristie of Hamilton. Lorna Wright was unable to attend as she is presently in South East Asia. Happy birth- day, Walter and Audrey. Recently Walter and Audrey Wright enjoyed a boat cruise on the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa. Congratulations to Sharri Masterson who, on Monday, July 5, 1999, passed the Bar exam in the province of Saskatchewan. She is currently practicing law with the firm of Zaitlyn and Holash in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Your Blackstock friends extend best wishes to your Sharri. During Rev. David Shearman's vacation there will be combined services for Blackstock and Nestleton United Churches with Rev. Doreen Van Camp lead- ing the services. July 25 and Aug. 1 will be at Blackstock at the regular time of 9:45 a.m. while: on Aug. 8 service will be at Nestleton at 11:15 a.m. and Aug. 15 at the Nestleton Cemetery Decoration Service at 2:30 p.m. Please take note of these dates and times for the summer schedule. Next Sunday, July 18 services will be as usual at both points with Rev. Shearman conducting services. At the service on Sunday morning Glenn Larmer and Linda Kyte sang a lovely duet and later Glenn sang a solo providing great music for the service. Rew. D. Shearman's ser- mon was entitled "Church Farming." Vacation Bible School will be held at the Blackstock United Church from Monday, - Earl Aug. 16 to Friday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. Come and join the fun with story tellers, crafts, games and much, much more. Mark your calen- dars now so you won't miss the fun. A group of local farm- ers enjoyed a pleasant holiday on the bus trip to the Tri-Counties and New Liskeard and area. Attending from this area were Clarence and Grace Bajema, Peter and Ria Hoogeveen, Richard and Rudy Van Camp, Ben and Wimke DeJong, 'Ernie and Connie Swain, Don and Marjorie Green, Rika Wygerde and Merrill and Jean Van Camp. There were 12 tables at the weekly card party with the following win- ners - Audrey Mabhaffy, Teresa Berker, Ruby Smith, Verna Draper, Marj Davies, Charlie Stapleton and Doris Manns. Lucky draws were won by Roy Werry (two), Charlie Stapleton, Norma Watts, Irene Hoffman and Vivian Kidd. Members of the fair board are once again reminded of the meeting this Thursday, July 15 at the Town Hall. Preparations are being made for the Blackstock Fair which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28. The Lake Scugog Association and its trustees wish to thank Cuddie and his wonderful staff at the municipal office for their great support in helping to solve some of the prob- lems that arise. They are truly a very kind and efficient staff. Quite a number from here enjoyed the Garden Tour on Saturday. One of the gardens was Janis and Bill St. John. The "Touch of Country" were guests at Scugog United Church Service Sunday morning. Guest minister was Rev. Doreen Van Camp who preached an excellent sermon. COMING DOWN TO THE CRUNCH: Competitors collide and try to keep their heaps running dur- ing the annual demolition Derby, held Saturday at the children's parade on Saturday, July 3. for the Williams Point Regatta. - sented certificates of appreciation to Lion 'Tim Barnes, Lion Carter Roberts, Lion Bruce Colwell 'and Lion Albert Putsey. Our next direc- 'tor's meeting will be July 14 at 7 p.m. at Lion Ken Hudson's home. Pine Ridge Garden Club We had a most enjoyable evening last Tuesday with Shopsy Fran at the barbecue cooking the hamburgers under the shelter at the Nestleton Park. We all sat down to a delicious meal of hamburgs, three types of salads and cake covered with strawberries with a cream "topping, plus all kinds of drinks. There were a large number of flowers and vegetables submit- ted to meet the various categories. Later the judges gave reason for "their ratings of each class. Lake Scugog » Historical Society The Victorian Garden Party was The Lions, Wit fs music, led Arculus then: took us on a memori- : 3 small : - C108] ng meeting in June, 2 president Lion Ken Hudson pre- de so much to the founding and later variety of cakes and cookies were CHRIS HALU/PORT PERRY STAR the fairgrounds in Port Perry. The smash 'em up fiesta is put on each year by the Port Perry Lions ns parade We tend our sincere odie mus ical group and ; fe: to his. wife Oney and the 5 served. Paul family. ~~ Caesarea Hall Board First T would like to thank : members. of the hall board for help- _ ing to make our fireworks night a great success. The next euchre night is this Wednesday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Lake Scugog Regatta Assoc. Don't forget it is coming up July 31 and Aug. 1. Joke of the Week A couple desperate to conceive a child went to their priest and - asked him to pray for them. "m going on a sabbatical to Rome," he replied, "and while I'm there I'll light a candle for you." Three years later he returned al walk of the grounds.. There are trees planted 'with land markers throughout ds honouring those eople who contributed operation of the museum and its grounds. After the tour we went into the church and heard the wonderful organ music along with a soloist and the congregation singing some of the outstanding hymns. After the service sandwiches, coffee, tea, lemonade and a large served. An afternoon of friendship whipped - and remembrance by all. Jack Gauld We were all shocked this week to read of the passing of our former neighbour Jack Gauld. Jack was always so friendly and would do and went to see the couple whom had two sets of twins and she was pregnant. "Congratulations is in order," the priest said, "but where i8 your husband?" "Oh, he's gone to' Rome to blow 'United Church, volunteered his time for driving seniors, and also out the candle." The One Liner - Whenever you see a young man open a car door for a girlfriend, either the car is new or the girl- friend is. anything to help. He wag active in the Blackstock delivered for Meals on Wheels. He passed away in London, Ontario. Annual church barbecue coming up July 30 By Doris Hill Greenbank Correspondent The Greenbank Annual Church Barbecue is on Friday, July 30. If you have a picnic table to lend to the church, please bring it to the church that morning or place the picnic table for pickup on your front lawn with your name and address marked on the bottom. If you can, please bring a lawn chair for entertain- ment to free up tables for next round of dining people. Thank you. For tickets please phone 985-8298 or any member of the church board. The July euchre at Greenbank Hall is this Friday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Come out and have a good time. A very special ceremony took place at Greenbank United Church recently when Pamela Jane Foster and John Paul Charles Stewart were joined in marriage. Todd Foster was the honour attendant for his sister. Music was provided by the Jubilation Choir. There was a good turnout for the church service on Sunday. The congregation was treated to the beautiful Ministry of Music provided by Norma Brose and Mary- Jean Till. On Saturday, July 17 a work crew of volunteers will be putting up a new fence in the park. We need help to put in the posts from 9 a.m. until noon. Come over and help improve the park. All the materials have been donated ($2,000) by Vajson Breweries. Phone 985-3723 to register for a few ours of