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Page 10 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 3, 1997 News from Blackstock by Joyce Kelly Sympathy is extended from the community to Lloyd Trcwin, Earle and Marlene Trcwin and Gregory on the passing of their mother Mrs. Jean Trcwin last week. Jean played a very important important part of the operations of Trcwin 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 pf Port Perry who passed away last week - to sons Jim and Chris Grieve and family, to Rick and Diane Grieve and to grandchildren grandchildren Kevin Grieve and Cindy Diamond, their spouses and families families all of this area. Sympathy is extended to family family and friends of Merlin Philp and Harry Grace who passed away this week. Many from this area attended the funeral of Allan Werry, formerly 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 daylong daylong meeting which featured an outstanding speaker, Ann Milosoroff, a Landscape artist of the Botanical Gardens. During the event Kathleen was surprised when she was presented with a District Award. A warm welcome is extended to the many university and college college students who have returned home at the conclusion of their studies. Loma Edgerton, Jean VanCamp, 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 honour honour of Judy Collins and her twin daughters Leanne and Danielle who were born on March 25. This shower, which was attended by many relatives, was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of Judy's sister Joanne Rahm at Saintfield. Good luck is extended to CHS teacher John Beirness and his Senior Band on their trip to the International Musicfest in Boston. They leave early Thursday morning. The local antique store will be reopening after the winter on Saturday, May 3, with free coffee and doughnuts. Aileen VanCamp, Merrill and Jean VanCamp, Dale and Janet VanCamp and children, Tom and Tracy Martin and children, 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 celebration of Emily's second birthday. 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 bidding brisk and the crowd entertained. Glad to report that Lawrence McLaughlin is now home recuperating recuperating from his recent farm accident. All farmers know what a frustrating time he will have now that the spring weather has arrived and he is unable to actively work outdoors. I am sure he will be doing much managing managing from inside! There were 14 tables at the weekly card party with the following following 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 (2), Myrtle Gimblett and Norman Rohrer. On Sunday about 50 relatives and close friends attended a birthday in honour of Vernon Asselstine who turned 80 on April 14 while he was still in Florida. Guests were present from Kitchener, Mississauga, Trenton, Oshawa, 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 Omcmcc on Thursday evening. The excellent speaker, Gary Adams, gave many, many excellent ideas on how to conduct conduct effective meetings. St. John's News Workmen were busy at St. John's last week installing the new roof. 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. Don't forget St. John's Annual Spring Supper in the parish hall on Saturday, May 10th from 5:00 p.m. Retirement Party Honors Marnwood Employee Marnwood employee, Doreen Rowe, who has spent 14 years in the Housekeeping Department, has set the standard standard for those working with her and beyond, says Catherine Luby, the nursing home's Administrator. 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