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Church of the Ascension annual Vestry meeting At its annual Vestry meet- ing held Sunday gnorning, Jan. 25, the Congregation of the Church of the Ascension was pleased at the evidence of a very successful year. The large crowd in attend- ance received reports from church officers and organi- zations which pointed to a sizeable increase in memb- ership, a very stable financ- ial position and continuing spiritual growth as well as a number of physical improve- ments. In his remarks to the group the Rector, Rev. Reg. Rose, expressed his satisfaction with the continued growth and improvement in the church over the past number of years. He remarked that in the event of his leaving the Greenbank W.I. Greenbank W.I. held their January meeting on the 21st at the home of Mrs. J. Ianson. The president Mrs. D McKean welcomed every- one and thanked the hostess. After singing the Ode, and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect, she read a poem "On Grandma'. The roll call - Name the Oldest Article in Your Home," was answered by 19 members and 3 visi- tors. Mrs. J. Couperthwaite and Mrs. P. Saulnier are the leaders for the 4H girls this year. The group in charge was Dorothy Ianson and Mar- jorie Beaton. The motto - "Old Things have Charm" was given by Marjorie Beaton. Mrs. Ianson read a poem - "Grandmothers." She then read an article on the school reunion which was held in 1971, and written by Mrs. Muriel Gibson. Mrs. Ianson stated that it was the late Oscar Gibson who had planned and worked so hard to make the reunion a real- ity. Pictures and articles were shown and read regard- ing it. Officers training school is to be held at Waterloo on May 5, 6 and 7. Iva Phoenix offered to go as our delegate. The report on Agriculture was given by Iva Phoenix. The Tweedsmuir Books were on display by our Curator Mrs. - Ianson. Marjorie Beaton reported on the "House Log" a study of all the houses on Blair Avenue and the owners since they were built. z The ladies who took the Crewel Course then display- ed the articles they had made. These were very beautiful and will be shown on Summary Day in Uxbridge in February. The meeting closed by singing Grace. A delicious lunch was served by the group in charge. parish this year, he would feel confident that he was leaving it in good order. He commended the congregat- ion for its hard work and for the support given to him and his family. Special thanks were extended by Mr. Rose to Nancy Fairburn retiring Choir Director and to retir- ing organist Rosemary Harvey. Appreciation was also expressed to the ladies of the Evening Guild who provided the lunch served during the meeting. Rev. Rose announced his appointment of Mark Bram- ham as Rector's Warden. Nominations were con- ducted and the following officers elected for 1981: People's Warden-Betty Terrett, Deputy Warden- Clayton Holt, Chairman of Sidesmen-Jim Callan; Vestry Clerk-Beverley Brown, Lay Delegate to Synod-Art Brunton, Alter- nate Lay Delegate to Synod- Glen Drury, Parochial Tribunal-Ruby Christie, Stan Glass, Envelope Secretary- Jayne Parry, Auditor-David Muir, Deanery Council-Hal Southgate, Hans Kraupa, Choir Director-Nigel Harv- ey, Christian Education Committee-Chairman-Glad- ys Mantel, Curriculum Co- ordinator-Sandra Bramham, Membership Co-ordinator- Pat Boyd, Adult Education Co-ordinator-Terry Clark, Special Events Co-ordinator- Leanne Saunders. The meeting concluded with a prayer. Jackson - Wilton Carol Eileen Wilton became the bride of David Kenneth Jackson in Colum- bus United Church on Satur- day, November 8th, 1980 at 4 p.m. The Reverend J. Hill officiated and the organist was Linda Kellington. Judy Howsam, of Port Perry was the soloist who sand the song "Evergreen" which was also the wedding's theme. The Bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. N.F. Wilton of Oshawa and the Groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. K.F. Jackson of Port Perry. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was radiant in her formal wedding gown of white accordian pleated chiffon with seed pearls bordering the Queen Ann neckline. The head dress, a finger tip mantilla veil was bordered in matching lace and pearls. The Maid of Honour, Marlene Smith, wore a flow- ing pink silk knit gown with matching jacket. The Bridesmaids, Janice Wilton, sister of the bride and Susan Bond, of Port Perry, were gowned alike in Huckleberry rose silk knit gowns with matching jackets. Best man was Ken Jeffrey and the ushers were Tom Wilton and Brian Smith. Receiving the guests at the reception, held at Immacu- late Conception Church Hall, the mother of the bride wore a gown of soft mint green and was assisted in receiving. the guests by the groom's mother who wore a gown of iris mist. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are now residing in Port Perry. Couple Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., February 11, 1981 -- 33 Will and Jennie Stearman celebrated their 60th Wed- ding Anniversary on Feb- ruary 9, 1981. They were married at her parent's home at Quaker Hill. They farmed in Scott Township until 1960 and then retired to Uxbridge. They now live at Port Perry Villa. They have two sons, Arnold, of Edmonton and Cloyne of Uxbridge and two daughters, Wilda (Mrs. Carl Myers,) of Unionville, and Elva (Mrs. Walter Kerry) of Port Perry. There are 13 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. A family get-together was held at Christmas time to celebrate the occasion. Their family wishes them many more years of health and happiness together. TS TE re ev TTT BT UU | hl TREN RTE TERRE RRO ORR ENO O ERRAND RRR RRERORURRRRERERRR RRR RRR LL EE EE CT ETT Henne: Scugog Island W.I. by Clara Dowson P.R.O. On January 21st the Scugog Island Institute met at the Community Hall, 24 members and two visitors present. The President Janis Richardson welcomed everyone and meeting open- ed by singing the opening ode and repeating the Institute Creed. Roll call was answer- ed by "What you do to conserve energy." Motto given by Betty Reader. "Don't freeze in the dark". Minutes and correspon- dence by Betty Ann Free- man which included greet- ings from the Zings at Grav- enhurst, and sincere apprec- iation notes from Ann Louise Haigh and Greg Fedyk, our scholarship award students and others. Connie Haigh gave the financial state- ment. The Crewel embroidery course which was under the efficient leadership of Alva Thompson and Eva Mercado are meeting at Alva Thomp- son Feb. 10. All girls who took the course are request- ed to bring their articles finished or unfinished along with their ideas of displaying their work of art. Summary Day is Feb. 19 at the Uxbridge Arena in the form of an open house from 2 pm.to5p.m.and7 p.m. to9 p.m. No admission and everyone is welcome. Helen Hortop and Ann Chandler as "4-H leaders for the next project "Which came first the chicken or the egg." Linda Parry then intro- duced the guest speaker from the Ontario Hydro who spoke on conserving energy. also showed a film and spoke of many ways of helping conserve. One in particular is our hot water which should be set at 130 degrees. Many small children are burned by the water being too hot. Nero Bloeman then thanked our guest and presented him with a gift of appreciation. This being our 9th anni- versary. Lunch consisted of finger rolls and our lovely decorated cake with our crest and anniversary wish- es. Next meeting will be Feb. 11 with guest speaker from Durham Region Police. Hoping to see you all then, visitors most welcome. Potpourri Handicraft Guild hold meeting The Potpourri Handicraft Guild started their New Year at the Town Hall on Wednes- day, Jan. 14, 1981. Thirty- two members were in attend- ance. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given. A membership fee of $5.00 will be collected until February from all ladies wishing to join the guild. A signature quilt will be started at the February meeting. Also a Silent Auction will take place. Every lady is to bring some- thing to auction, from a dozen eggs or baking to a piece of china. Proceeds will buy craft supplies for the group. New ideas for this year included bunka, braid- ed and crocheted rugs and china painting. 1981 sounds very interesting and besides demonstrations and work meetings, a trip will be planned for the spring. 7 Our guest demonstrator Myra Grainger, displayed three beautiful and different floral arrangements. Wash- able, non-fading silk flowers, dried grasses, seed pods, a shell, bowl and wicker basket were all combined to make very attractive displays. A draw was made and Marguerite Mitchell, Joanne Whitfield, and Georgie McLean, were the lucky ladies who took home one of Mrs. Grainger's floral bouquets. The next meeting of the Potpourri Handicraft Guild will be held , Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1981, at the Town Hall at 8 p.m. Guests and new members are very welcome at our meetings. Typewriters Adding Machines REPAIR SERVICE PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 TT TOM A AE Sa LANES FG GE RRR x) ho!