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Village shocked and saddened Seagrave and Area News by Marilyn Beacock Village residents were shocked and saddened last weekend to learn that a former resident of our area had passed away quite suddenly in Oshawa General Hospital. The late Mrs. Lillian Smith left us all with memories of a very kind and loving lady who constantly and consistent- ly gave of herself to help others. As she was well-known for her han- dicraft skills she turned this talent into dollars and cents for deserving charitable organizations . by donating her creations for fund- raising projects. A kind gesture that was gratefully appreciated by all concerned. The community joins in offering sympathy to her husband Roy Walker Smith and her family as they learn to accept this new void in their lives. On a more cheerful note we are delighted to learn that Bob Sears who is presently a patient in St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto is im- proving steadily and I imagine he and his wife and family are eager- ly anticipating his homecoming- hopefully in the near future! To date Bob has spent the last two months in the hospital, most of it in a critical state so we all rejoice with the fami- ly in sharing this great news! Hurry home Bob, we miss you! Best wishes to Laura Longo who has also recently undergone major surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Laura and we hope you'll be soon back home with your husband and two little daughters and well on the road to recovery. Congratulations to Elizabeth and Doug Maschke upon the recent ar- rival of a handsome little son, Joshua Douglas, who arrived at the Oshawa General Hospital on Feb. 16. Joshua. will have two big brothers at home to shower him with lots of hugs and kisses and an adoring set of grandparents, Mr. "and Mrs. Herb Hatch plus lots of aunts and uncles to spoil him! The stork also paid a visit at another home in Seagrave on Mon. Feb. 24 when he presented Debbie and Dave Horton with a beautiful baby daughter who I believe is tobe named April Marie. This little princess made her debut a few weeks early but mommy and baby both appear to be doing well, despite some breathing - problems associated with April's prematuri- ty. Congratulations Dave and Deb- bie on the arrival of your first child! Good Neighbours Gals are invited to attend the March meeting of this group which will be held at the home of our hostess Mrs. Bonnie Branton on Tues. Mar. 11 at 8:00 p.m. Please plan to attend and bring along a friend too if you wish. Plans are well underway for the Seagrave United Church's Annual Beef Dinner which will be held on Thurs. April 17 with settings begin- ning at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will soon be available and must be purchased in advance. Please watch the 'Coming Events' section of the Star for more details at a later date. I imagine both students and teachers are eagerly anticipating March Break next week! Some of the luckier ones will be joining the enodus heading south to warmer climates for this mid-winter holiday. On Sunday several couples from the Seagrave area enjoyed once again the hospitality of Glenda and Bert Hutcheon as they hosted their annual day of curling at the Port Perry Curling club which conclud- ed with a delicious dinner catered to by Geoff and Joyce Taylor and their very capable and efficient staff of young ladies. Bert extended birth- . day greetings to several of those present and a large decorated cake was presented to Diane Puckrin who is celebrating a very special birth- day very soon. Happy Birthday, Diane! : Many thanks again Bert and Glen- da for a wonderful day! The ladies of the Seagrave UCW are invited to the home of Mrs. Fred Puckrin vn Wed. Mar. 12 at 8:00 p.m. Please bring along an item for a girls layette as well as a bazaar item. On Friday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. the Greenbank UCW will be hostess- ing the World Day of Prayer service at their church and they extend a warm welcome to attend this event. That's about all the news I have ~ for this week folks. I hope you'll take time to call Patti Williams at 985-2453 with items for next weeks column. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 4, 1986 -- V7 Kinsmen 15th anniversary . The Port Perry Kinsmen Club celebrated its 15th anniversary February 18 with a special din- ner meeting. And there were many of the club's past presidents on hand for the occasion. Front from left: Brian Callery 84-85; Tom Armstrong' 79-80; Bob Hudson 83-84; Dave Robinson, cur- rent; Doug Gouin 77-78; Dave Wilson 82-83; Fred Canning 72-73. At back from left: Rick Bouillon 78-79; Jim Lawrence 76-77; Al Shelley 78-79; John Porter 80-82 and Bob Findlay 73-74. Absent are John Ross, Larry Kendall and Lorne Scanlon (deceased). Kinsmen president Dave Robinson (right) welcomed members of the Kin executive to the anniversary dinner last week. From left are: Bob Epsom school to stayopen Epsom and Area News by Jean Jeffrey The Epsom Accommodation Committee for the school would like to tender a hearty vote of thanks to all who gave them support in their effort to keep the school open. We were sorry to learn that Carol Irwin, fell and broke her wrist. I'm sure her boys will be a big help. Leah and Simon Lewchuk of Wiarton are visiting Grandma and Grandpa Wilson while their parents have a wee holiday. Miss Ruth Taylor of New Liskeard has been home most of the week with her parents Earl and Elizabeth, but visited in London with her sister Margaret and her husband Shawn Sevier, also her brother John and sister-in-law Wendy. The Social Club Pot Luck and Fun Night was just that, Loads of good food, jokes, games and fun! fun! fun! We will hope everyone will be able to attend our next meeting at Epsom Church, March 22, at 8 p.m. Another "famous" men's baking contest will be the feature of the evening. We request no participation of the lady of the house, unless an explana- tion of the recipe is required. Make it good, boys -- as this will be our lunch following the judging. Congratulations to Robbie and Henrietta Indeway on the arrival of the son on Sunday. His name is David Hans. Bible study this week will be at the home of Earl and Elizabeth Taylor, Monday evening March 10th. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Syers of Bowmanville called Sunday after- noon to visit Howard and Ruth Ashton. Linda Bushell also called. Ken .Catherwood and boys of Oshawa were Sunday guests also. On Friday, Rev. Edith Ann McManiman visited the Ashtons. One day last week Mrs. Watson called on Faye Simmonds and Alice Lee. \ Our sympathy to Don and Faye Simmonds in the loss of their aunt, Mrs. Norman Smith of Uxbridge. Mr. and Mrs. M. Bailey and fami- ly had an anniversary celebration supper in Whitby one evening last week. Congratulations. Birthday congratulations to Darlene Christie and also to Ross Bailey. Carl Hansen was a weekend guest with his sisters Carol, Karen and Judy of Oshawa. Linda and Denzil Irving invited all the 6th Concession neighbours to their home on Sunday evening. A surprise party for Barry and Dini Page, who celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary March 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cook of Oshawa visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kerry Sunday evening. Walter and Elva Kerry, Wilda Myers left early to attend the Kemp- tville Royal where Glenn Kerry is attending college. Paul Kerry who works in Montreal joined them. After the fair, they motored to Ot- tawa and visited with Mark Kerry and on Sunday they arrived home. Marr, deputy governor, Zone C; Peter Paton, na- tional director; Ken Lee, secretary, District 8; and Ron Niddrie, deputy governor, Zone |. Native sweet grass ceremony for UCW A native sweet grass ceremony, ~ led by Carl Lewis, will open the 24th Annual Meeting of Oshawa Presbyterial United Church Women at Trinity United Church, Church Street, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, March 18, 1986. Other native guests who are ex: pected to take part in the dialogue with United Church Women are Mildred Redmond from Council Fire, Toronto, Gladys Taylor, Curve Lake Indian Reserve, Peter- borough, Carol Manning, Big Trout Lake, Ontario, Jim White, Bella- Bella, British Columbia. 'Walking Together -- a Spiritual Journey" is the therne of the morning address by guest speaker, Jim White. Barbara Catto, Ajax, will present native friends who will develop the theme in the afternoon session. Native crafts, books, paintings, music, slides and tapes will be on display upon registration at 9:15 a.m. Free babysitting is available during the day-long event (please bring pre-school child's lunch). Plans are underway for craft exhibition The February meeting of the Louise Patterson Handicraft Guild held in St. John's Hall on Wednes- day the 12th marked the 21st An- 'niversary of the founding of the organization and was celebrated in a fitting manner after the regular worship. The nominating committee presented its report and the officers for 1986-87 were installed. Plans are underway for the an- nual Craft Exhibition on April 18 and 19.