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by bruce arnold This is the third in a series about the busy people who write news for the Star from little places like Cedar Creek. Scugog and Epsom. Writing a country column could well be the world's third oldest occupation, but the uniqueness of these contributions to weekly journalism makes our coun- try correspondents some of the most read reporters in the business, and therefore, some of the most important. They come from all walks of life, but most are retired school teachers. Perhaps writing and teaching have the same requirements; a keen mind and an active interst in the people around you. Jean Jeffery of Epsom has had such a busy life that even though she retired a few years ago she has not slowed down enough to stop yet. "Don't put too much in the paper about my baking. people keep saying they can get me lots of business, but I have enough to do now." Mrs. Jean Jeffery has been writing news from Epsom for the Star for ten years. She has been baking custom wedding and party cakes, sewing fancy quilts, doing floral arrangements for the Epsom United church and working with the Womens Institute for longer than that. "I don't know how long," Correspondent of the week She is busier after retirement than most people] she says, "I just keep going. I don't pay attention to time." : Mrs. Jeffery has travelled all over the province but home has always been the 8 room house in Epsom that her family has owned since 1880. Her daughter and two grand daughters pow live in Oshawa. Mrs. Jeffery is not particularly happy with some recent news stories that have reported criticism of Port Perry works depart- ment employees. "My hus- band," she says," is one of the much maligned village employees." An excellent baker Mrs. Jeffery made up her own recipe for her famous wedding cakes a number of years ago. She can structure a cake to match almost any design. She does all the sweet baking for the Port Perry Curling Club and even makes her own candy roses for the wedding cakes. A former teacher herself, Mrs. Jeffery likes to make birthday cakes for teachers at Epsom school. She claims all this baking is just a hobby. So is her dressmaking, quilt making, flower arranging and writing. She did public relations for the Womens Institute for two years, and still handles publicity for the United Church Women. She started her column as a way of uniting these two jobs, then other people began bringing her other news for the paper. "I don't phone and ask for news," she explains. "If they don't bring it to me I don't put it in." "I am 'in just about everything, but Womens Institute work is probably the most interesting," she says. Last week she got her scarlet degree from the Goodwood chapter of the Loyal Orange Benevolence Association, something she had put off for three years," for the simple reason that you can't hold a position in the Orange Lodge unless you have it and I don't have time for any more positions." Jean Jeffery is not sure which of her activities has proven to be the most enjoyable during her mire than 60 active years at Epsom, but she says putting together a cookbook for the United Church Women was probably her biggest head- ache. "My husband says I get involved in too much, but I don't know - it's better than stagnating." She says she retired when she turned 65 only she hasn't been able to get-stopped yet. J Epsom news The fifth Sunday of Lent was celebrated by the Rev. Afn. Foster at Utica. Notes of Interest. a Mr. Barry Bushell became our new Elder in place of Mr. D. Asling who asked to be relieved of this postion for a while. Congratulations Barry we are so happy to -welcome you to this position. Thurs., April 12, B.U, G.L.E. charge M. and S. committee will meet at Goodwood church at 8 p.m. in' preparation for mission festival April 29th. ' Thursday, April 5; Epsom Utica U.C.W. were not too well presented at the mission festival at Trinity United Church and surely missed a treat spiritually and socially. Thursday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m. communion service will be held for B.U.G.LE. charge at' Lemonville church. This will replace the Good Friday services this year. The Epsom Utica U.C.W. met at April 3rd at 8:15 with fifteen in attendance. Mrs. Slute - vice President conducted the Devotional service. The Easter Hymn -- Lead Me to Calvary, Easter Meditation "The resurection -- God's Yes" and a Easter Poem was read -- The Programme was in charge of Mrs. Walter Kerry who continued our study of India, the subject 'Problems of Gout in India. Indera Ghandi says their problems cannot be settled by violence. They must have a strong good devoted and trusting peo- ple. They must forget many old customs and taboos, learn good nutrition, sanita- tion and hygine to wipe out much illness. Malaria is almost under control and the scourge of cholera is on the way down. The four Kerry children delighted us with several spiritual songs. The best treat we have had in ages. Thanks so much. Business meeting was conducted by President, Mrs. Bushell. A Missionary Meeting at Goodwood April 9 -- All urged to attend. Money to be sent to Victor Lorne for girls. Card of Thanks from the Wilson family also from Mrs. Murray Geer and Mrs. Langille. We will serve lunch at the Geer Sale April 9th. Our May meeting will be held May 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Geer of Prince Albert. Epsom Community Euchre Prize winners win- ners 1st Verna Smith; 2nd Myrtle Alsop; 3rd Lena Munro; Low Tina Ruhl. Gents 1st Ross Alsop; 2nd Hal Clarke; 3rd Floyd Fawns; low Oliver Lane. Door Prize Archie Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ashton entertained Mr. and Mrs. Donald Asling, Mrs. Pat Clarke and Ivan on the occasion of Mrs. D. Aslings birthday. Mrs. Ken Catherwood Brian and Barry of Oshawa were with Mr. and Mrs. H., Ashton for the week. Callers to see the new baby were Mrs. Ron Brown, Stacey, Julie Ashton, Mrs. Pat Clarke and Ivan. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ashton of Sonya. Mrs. Wm. McGregor of Uxbridge visted Ashton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Bushell had supper at Ashtons on Sunday evening also Mr. and Mrs. K. Catherwood and family. Miss Joyce Wilson and Miss Ruth Lockhart of Toronto were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elford Friday eve- ning. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kerry visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerry and M rs. V. Evans one day recently. Reach Rate Payers please attend a school meeting at Greenbank Centenniel Hall on Thursday, April 12 evening. Several local children took part in the rural urban exchange with the Waverley St. School, Oshawa last week. It was an interesting and educational experience for the children to spend two days in a school so modernistic. They enjoyed staying with their hosts for two days and saw much of Oshawa. This week Oshawa child- ren are attending our school. Our , children were so pleased to return to their quiet well organized classes and their lovely school grounds. They did not enjoy the noisy scramble and everything connected with the larger school. If you wish to keep our good rural schools with their excellent teachers Rate Payers you will be present at Greenbank on Thursday evening. Too bad the school board did not give us more notice of this meeting. Dinner guests on Sunday with the Christies were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin of Bowmanville and daughter Lynda who has just returned from a vacation in Miami Beach. Daygher Darlene of Toronto was home to help celebrate Uncle Gordon Marten's birthday. Con- gratulations from us to Gordon. Birthday Congratu- (continued on page 22) = Port Perry's "'B" cub pack busy Wolf cubs of Port Perry's "B" pack are still bubbling enthusiasm for the full and varied program of activities that kept them busy during "Scout and Guide Month" back in February. The cubs, who describe themselves as junior scouts, made a model of Scout Hall out of sugar cubes, toured the firehall, enjoyed a snowmobile party, held a father and son banquet and took part in a church parade. Mark Kenny was pre- sented with the cub of the year award at the father and son banquet. The cubs them- selves vote for the boy who will receive this award. On Feb. 25 they were joined by A and C pack and by scouts for the church parade at the Catholic church. Their colours were received by Father Paul who welcomed the youngsters to the church. A number of boys took part in the mass, among them; Akela Ploughman, George Hall, Bob Hall, Paul Saulnier and Tim Baumeester. The cubs sang during the Holy Communion. Father Paul awarded Tim Baumeester and Bob Hall with their religion and life awards. In other ceremonies Rev. Black presented Ian Mahoffy with his relgion and life award, and Rev. Rose gave a similar award to Bruce Arculus. At the banquet Bob and Lyn Couperwaithe were invested as leaders. Now that April is here the cubs are getting ready for the pinewood derby rac e, which will be held this month. PAA A CHILD FREE... J Give TO EASTER SEALS PRINCE ALBERT AUTO CENTRE TOWING Operated by TOWING JOHN YOUNG and PAT MURPHY COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR Mechanical Service