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Ry ee roe 8 = wv 24 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" What a great weekend for the holiday which for many was filled with travelling, cottaging and yard sales as well as hard work. Sympathy is extended to Lawrence and Berta Avery and family on the recent passing of his brother, Harold Avery. Also sympathy to Lyle and Pat Millson on the recent death of Lyle's father after a lengthy illness. Cecil and Marie Gibson were guests of honour at a family gath- ering on Sunday to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary as well as some family birthdays. last week visiting their friends Ross and Irene Vanclief of Corbyville. On their way home they enjoyed a visit with Rev. Victor and Ruby Parsons of Colbome. On Thursday evening local historian Paul Arculus of They had spent several days' Calling all former teachers, alumni for the June 10-11 gathering Seagrave will be in Blackstock at the United Church at 7:30 p.m. giving a talk on the history of this area. Everyone is welcome to attend this very interesting evening. There were 13 tables of euchre at the hall on Tuesday evening with the following winners: Gary Notenboom, Wm. Dunn, Elwood Manns, Jack Davies, Joan Sutcliffe, Sarah Brunton. Most lone hands - Marj Davies. Draws were won by Joan Sutcliffe, Ruby Hudson, Merrill Van Camp, Merv Storrie, Rick Parker and Lois Huntington. Annie Dorrell of New Liskeard spent the long weekend with her parents Helen and Stuart Dorrell. Her niece and nephew, Brittany and Bryan Dorrell of Charlton came with her for a hol- iday with grandpa and grandma and other relatives in the area. There will be a miscellaneous community shower for bride-to- be Michelle Morton on Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. in the Christian Education Room of the United Church. Plans are continually being worked on for the reunion of Cartwright High School celebrat- ing its 75th anniversary on June 10 and 11. If you are a former student or staff member and have made no plans yet to be part of the occasion, the time has come to phone the school at 986-4241 to learn more about all of the events. The celebration begins on Saturday morning with a barbecue and socializing and concludes with an open church service at the Rec. Centre on Sunday morning with much in between. St. John's Church Sunday, May 28 will be Rogation Sunday at St. John's Blackstock. The Sunday morning service will be held at 10 a.m. at the farm home of Lawrence and Linda McLaughlin on McLaughlin Road, Nestleton. During the service, which will be a Choral Eucharist, Father Hugh will bless the fields, seed and livestock. The United Youth Group of Blackstock will participate in the service. This is, of course, an open-air service so those attend- ing should bring lawn chairs and, Plans are coming together for the 75th CHS reunion perhaps, blankets (late-May mornings can be chilly). After the service there will be a pot- luck picnic lunch, please bring finger foods and a mug or cup for beverages, which will be sup- plied. There will be a wagon- ride after lunch. In the unlikely event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the church at 10 a.m. and the picnic will follow in the Parish Hall. Orders for copies of the Millennium photograph of St. John's are flowing in. Copies are available in three sizes and as "Hasty-notes." They can be ordered at the church, following Sunday services or by contacting Willa Dick at 986-4705. Chris Hudson's birthday was celebrated in song at coffee time after the service on Sunday, May 21. Don't forget; it runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning - The great Caesarea Ratepayers yard sale is this weekend Caesarea Ratepayers We certainly need all the help we can muster for the great Caesarea Ratepayers yard sale, this Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday morning. It's our best supply of items to sell than we have ever had and its great stuff not junk. We finally got our riding lawnmower going at last so you can see the part improve- ment for our main street. Cartwright Scouts Don't forget it's a busy week for the Scouts. First with the Candle party this Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Caesarea Hall. Saturday is their mammoth bottle drive which starts at 9 a.m. They ask you to please leave your bottles at the entrance to your driveway. These are bot- tles which have a deposit on them. Please help these young people get to their Canadian Jamboree. Blackstock United Church This Thursday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. sharp, Paul Arculus will give a talk on the history of Cartwright. I'm sure you will want to hear that very well informed and great speaker talk on our history. Come out and bring your neigh- bour. Albert Putsey The Nonquon Canoe Event How are you making out getting your pledges for your entry fee for the June 3 race. It's less than two weeks away. Lake Scugog Historical Society | visited seven cemeteries of old Cartwright area on the main land this past week and all except Bethel on Shirley at Graham Rd. were in very good shape. | did not get to the island to see Head Memorial or Scovill. The Scugog Island Indian cemetery is administered by that band. There will be a general meeting this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the museum. Lake Scugog Regatta Association A notice was placed on the sign last Friday morn- ing calling for a meeting this past Sunday at 2 p.m. I realize it was short notice and also a long weekend with many away. However no one showed up. 1 don't know what | can add at this time. Blackstock Lions Club | was forced to miss the past two meet- ings due to other commitments. The only news | have is that Port Perry and Blackstock Lions will be working together on a new venture in entertainment for one night this fall. We send best wishes to Lion Chris Hudson for his birthday on May 25. Caesarea Hall Board Don't forget its euchre night this Thursday at 8 p.m. at the hall. Caesarea We had a very tragic accident this past weekend with one young lad being drowned off the shores of Caesarea. A canoe accident. Don't forget it is the law to have a lifejacket for each person and in a canoe you must have a bailer, a whistle and a cord strong enough to pull a canoe and its cargo. Joke of the Week The fourth grader finished reading her book report aloud to the class and returned to her seat. "That was very nice," complimented the teacher. "And I'm glad you didn't reveal the story's ending." "Well," replied the girl, "if they want to know that, they can rent the video them- selves." Greenbank will celebrate the United Church's 75th Canadian anniversary June 11 By Doris Hill Greenbank News On May 28 the guest speaker will be Rev, Michael Bishop serv- ing half time as the new chaplain at Port Perry/Uxbridge sites of 'the [Lakeridge Health Corporation. WE _Anyon inter sted in ordering 'a video tape of the Grand Gala 'of Music (both nights inc.) please sign e sheet on the bulletin "board before May 31. ty WN 'time was had at the euchre on Friday evening with by the church office door . lucky winners for the ladies - Lorraine Geer, Marlene Blain and Mary Drewery and the gents - Helena Kroon, Nancy McGhee and Brenda Gibson, Lucky draws 'were won by Jean Rodd, Marie Cookman and Don Geer. A deli- cious lunch was provided by Mary Drewery. 'Next euchre will be Friday, June 16. On June 11 the 75th anniver- "gary of the United Church of da will be celebrated at the Greenbank Church with the ser FRE vice beginning at 10 a.m. Worship will include four short dramas depicting episodes in our church history. Each one will be followed by a personal reflection by a member. Communion will be served. A pot luck lunch of sand+ wiches and sweets will follow. The spring rummage sale, hosted by the Senior Choir and Music Committee of Greenbank "United Church is this Saturday, May 27 at Greenbank United Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 'There is lots to purchase, from "all the donations of stuff made by the church members, the bake table with freshly home made baked goods, hot coffee, a bar- becue lunch featuring a hot dog and a drink; $2; home made - sausage-on-a-bun with a drink; $3 and loads of brand new stock {non-refundable and non-return- able) donated by a local depart- ment' store, including rollerblades, hockey gear, run- ning and golf shoes, Christmas stock, plumbing supplies, and 'other goods. The Junior Choir will be man- aging the bake table and would greatly appreciate any donations towards their cause of purchasing music. All other proceeds go towards Senior Choir expenses, and the Grand Piano fund. We thank you for your support. A reminder to those who ordered plants from the Greenbank Park Equipment fundraiser, please pick them up between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, May 27 at the pavilion. Canoe the Nonquon is June 3. Call 986-0181 for more info. . --