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30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 5, 1987 " " - ny Port Perry High School students Spring Tripp and Greg Stapleton, who are taking part in the excavation of the old school built in 1873 and destroyed by fire in 1926, display some artifacts found at the site. Port Perry Star readers are asked to take special note of the round, rollerskate wheel-like item and help to identify 'them. See story for details. School progressing well in excavation In every excavation there is a mystery to be solved and the dig at Port Perry High School is no «exception The dig is progressing well, accor- _ ding to Paul Arculus whose Grade 11 English class is excavating the 1873 school which burned down in 1926. "The students are discovering many artifacts _Numerous coathooks, square nails, hinges, desk frames, and even a pocket knife have been found along with some items which no one can identify. Among these uniden- tifiable items are 2 heavy metal wheel like items that are approx- imately an inch and 3/4 in diameter. 5/8" in width, with a 1/2" hole and a tapered edge Oldtimers or anyone familiar with construction techniques are asked to help identify these items which are similar to rollerskate wheels except they are lead and tapered. Mr. Arculus says, "It is hoped ex- cavation will be complete by late May and the memorial gardens con-' structed therein to be dedicated on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Invita- tions have been sent out to numerous notables across the coun- try and all former students, par- ticularly those who attendéd the old school are cordially invited to attend." Further information will appear in forthcoming issues of the Port Perry Star. Short Term Deposits Higher Interest on Your Investments 7°% 30 - 89 DAYS interest Paid at Maturity Min. Deposit $5,000. Spec! rates also avadable on other amounts All rates shown subject © change without! notice RATES SHOWN PER ANNUM STANDARD TRUST Member of Canadas Deposit insurance Covporstion 165 Queen St. Port Perry Open Monday to Thursday 9am to Spm; Friday 9am to 6 pm; Saturday 9am to 1 pm ---- Guaranteed Investment Certificates §1/2% 1 YEAR TERM Min. Deposit $500. Interest Paid Annually. "Open Maung, Tel 985-8435 Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly The community was shocked on Sunday afternoon when news of the tragic fire of the home of Glenn and Marion Larmer, Craig. Fortunate- ly no one was injured but much damage was sustained by the con- tents and interior of the home. Our thoughts are with the Larmers as. they begin the upsetting task of sif- ting through the house. Better health is wished for Mrs. Jennie Bailey who is presently in hospital. : Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Margaret VanCamp on the sudden passing of her sister, Laura Wood- ward who was raised in the Nestleton area in her younger days. Final preparations aré being « made for the 28th Annual At-Home for Cartwright High School. The lack of High School students on the streets this week can be explained by the fact that they are decorating the Nestleton Hall for the formal to be held this Saturday. For anyone, student or not, the evening will pro- ve to be an enjsyable night for peo- ple of all ages' For tickets contact Joy Werry or the school 986-4241. The UCW held an anniversary dinner to celebrate the twenty-five years of U.C.W. work in the church. Former and present members en- © joyed a delicious dinner served by the men of the church who were dressed to the tee with bow ties and white towels---very professional and -dapper. After the dinner the ladies' were entertained with a delightful program presented by UCW members as well as other members of the congregation. Past presidents were also honoured. On Saturday evening Roxanne Larmer, and Esther Kelly joined Julie Byers'to help Julie celebrate her sixteenth birthday. oe girls en- joyed dinner and a movie. Happy birthday Julie! The 4-H Sewing Club will begin on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Blackstock United Church. Members must be 12 or older as of January 1,-1987 and must know how to use a sewing machine, having sewn at least one garment before the club. For this club you will be re- quired to make a big shirt or a blouse with a collar. For more infor- mation you can call Janice Beechey- at 986-0035 or Barbara Byers at 986-5112. = The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School will be holding a Pre- registration Night for old members of May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Recrea- tion Centre. On May 14 Registration and an Open House will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. for anyone in- \ 'Muriel Lawrence, ALLEN'S SIDING PRODUCTS LTD. REACH INDUSTRIAL PARK 985-3747 woos: 8105 We Supply & Install OR Supply Only! terested in registering his child or 'children for the first time. Grant and Barb Larmer, Rox- anne, Erin and Ryan returned home recently from a lovely two week vacation in Florida. They must have had great sunny weather by the looks of their tans! On Sunday afternoon a small group of Junior Farmers met at Bowmanville Agricultural Office for an afternoon of fun. Two teams entered the Car Rally and surpris- ingly enough both finished in relatively good time. Glad to report that no one was lost completely and a good time was had by all involv- ed. The next fun event isa short business re pan 5a ing of bowling. For anyone in- terested in finding out what Junior Farmers is all about just join us at the Ag. Office on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome (as long as you're between the ages of 15 and 29). - Nine tables of card players met at the Town Hall on Tuesday for a good "night of cards and it turned out that the ladies really showed who are the better players this week. Winners were: 1. M. Poots; 2. Ann Taylor; 3. Kathleen Watts; 4. Bernice Wells; 5. Elva VanCamp; 6. Meta Swain; 7. Carl Gimblet: and low - Jean Mahaffy. The draws were won by M. Poots, Dorothy Edwards and Meta Swain. The monthly pot luck supper at the Senior Citizen Club will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome so hope to see you there. - A couple car loads of interested fair-oriented people headed to Lind- say Provincial Building on Tuesday for the District 4 Workshop. During 'the evening six workshops took place with many good and new ideas being passed around. The evening proved to be quite productive and in- teresting for everyone involved. Nearly ninety women of the Blackstock United Church gathered in the Christian Education Room on Sunday. May '3, at 6 p.m. to celebrate twenty five years of UCW. After registration and punch, a lovely chicken dinner served by men of the congregation. A sing song including a song composed to thank the men, was led by Eileen McLaughlin. Rev. Dale Davis brought greetings from the con- gregation and Peggy Larmer read letters from Elaine Romeril, Marion Carnaghan, the first UCW Presi- dent, and Marion Menifee, Presi- dent of Conference UCW. Carolyn Morton gave an explanation of the PP TARA cen x TTT TTRenovate & dress up your home before summer arrives. C--O YP Fire shocked villagers logo designed for the UCW to use na- tionwide this anniv . The trio, Jean Ferguson, Eileen McLaughlin and Thelma Wright sang a number followed by a skit read by sixteen members with Noreen Malcolm as narrator which told of past events in the national church history and pfesent situa- tions in our UCW today. Recognition was given to the former WMS and WA members pre- sent. Rebecca Helsdon, accom- panied by her husband Bob sang: three lovely numbers. A monologue, organized and given by Dora Martyn with the silent sup- port of Jean Adams and Jean Moun- tjoy humourously depicted the plight of an infrequent church at- tender. The evening unit sang a song they had composed called "Come Join With Us." Recognition was given to the charter members of the UCW. Two lovely duets were sung by Jean Kyte and Eileen McLaughlin. A skit, reminiscing about past events in Blackstock United Church women's groups was given with Aileen Byers and Joyce Taylor as WMS members, Norma VanCamp and Donna Kyte as WA members Linda Bradburn and Ruby Van- Camp as UCW members. The past WA presidents were recognized. Elva VanCamp, the first president of the WA when it was formed in 1932 was present as well as Mae Shortridge, Mrs. Warner Brown who now lives in Oshawa, Edith McLaughlin and Alma Duff. The past UCW Presidents, all wearing corsages, each lit a candle "in turn. These included Noreen Malcolm, Jean Kyte, Edith McLaughlin, Peggy Larmer, Jean . Adams, Ruby VanCamp, Dora Mar- tyn, Thelma Wright and Eileen McLaughlin. : A sing song by Jean Adams led gently into worship which was given by Doreen VanCamp and Marg ~ Kemp and accompanied with slides of nature shown by Jean Ferguson. Our organist, Linda Kyte, accom- panied all musical numbers. Anita Davis capably emceed the evéning's program. Many are due to our President, Marion Larmer, who. although unable to be present that evening, had, with the help of the committee, spent much time and ef- fort organizing a memorable evening. CHESTERFIELD SUITES - LOVE SEATS SECTIONALS - MATTRESSES -- A Large Selection -- LESS THAN 1/2 PRICE! 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