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Sha i a students, teachers and parents. Sid ha by _ batt ou Hl Sh Sl il. FO WER © Lo J ko Sl ab - .. . Alison White tries a taste of something bitter--part of her science fair project Taste. Alison's project, along with Lisa Pereman's, was judged better than all others at Cornish's Junior Science Fair, Grades 4,5, &6. With Lisa, Alison had a chance to share her pro- ject with students from 40 other schools in Durham, to view a slide presentation about last year's Canada- wide Science Fair, watch a science demonstration conducted by the Ontario Science Fair and partici- :pate in a Science Olympics event. The day long event, held at Duffin's By P.S., was well attended by L] * Lisa Pereman of R.H. Cornish Public School dis- plays her Hydroponics Versus Geoponics science fair project, judged best from more than 100 Grades 4,5, &6 projects at the Cornish Junior Science Fair. Lisa, along with co-winner Alison White, also represented the school in the Durham Regional Science league held at Duffin's Bay Public School. Mother, Daughter tea by Wendy Clark Monday, May 9th we hosted a Mother & Daughter Tea in honour of Mother's Day. Several daughters were in attendance and certainly enjoyed a delicious treat of pie & ice cream. Entertainment was provided by Gord MacKlem and friends from Little Britain. Each mother & daughter were presented with a special memory picture of themselves. The remaining week (10-13) was spent busily preparing for the carnival. There was a lot of bak- ing sessions, crafts and pricing. Also we had euchre, bingo, reading, and a church service which was provided by the Prince Albert United Church. A very special thank you to the kids from the Immaculate Conception School for the help with the decorations for our carnival. By now I'm sure you know that we had our Spring Carnival & Craft Sale on Saturday, May 14th. Lots of delicious food was served at our concession booth. Thank you to the great operators--Earl & Audrey Geer, Anne Terry Audrey Morrish, and Marion Hartin. Several people enjoyed testing their luck at one or more of the many games that were featured. Special thank you to Dorothy Walker, MacKenzie, Lisa and ~~ Anne for keeping the games go- ing. Also a big thank you to Jackie Tripp for the terrific job she did with the kids face painting. Other valuable volunteers that deserve a round of applause are Carol Eb- bitt, Marta Gill, Louise Harney,® George & Ethel Freeman, Bob Cocker, Patty Horn, Rossella Winnacott and also the many residents that volunteered their help. Winners of the Nursing Home Draw were: 1st - Luggage - Glen McCullough (Blackstock) ; 2nd - Sun Basket - Jackie Tripp (Port Perry); 3rd - Clown - Stella Birkett (Port Perry). All in all, our Spring Carnival was a big success. A special thank you to all those who supported us. All proceeds received will go to the Residents Activity Fund. After having a days rest we were back to our daily routine on Monday, May 16th. In the after- noon we had a "Success Tea" to celebrate our successful craft sale. At this time all statistics were revealed to the residents and all were pleased with the results. During the week of 16-20 was Flower Power Week. For every activity that was attended each resident would receive a flower. By the end of the week the resi- dent with the most flowers receiv- ed a prize. Other actitivites going on dur- ing the week were darts, sing- song, Church Serve by the Port Perry Anglican Church, flower demonstration by Eileen Draper, Residents Council meeting, flower quiz, gardening, and Bingo. A warm thank you to the Pioneer Girls for visiting us on the 18th and singing a few songs with us. To end Flower Power Week on Friday May 20th, prizes were awarded for the best dressed flowered outfits. Birthday wishes are sent out to Mr. George Reed (25), Mrs. Dorothy Archer (30), Mrs. Greta St. John (31) and Mrs. Eveline Flieler (June 2). Upcoming events are Nurses Appreciation Day (25), Pub Night-7 p.m.-(25), Drive in the Country (26) and Monthly Birth- day Party-2 p.m.-(31). On behalf of the residents and staff we would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Earl Spence who passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12th. The residents and staff would like to welcome Mr. Jack Risebrough from Uxbridge. Jack will be located on the 3rd floor-se why not stop by and welcome him into the community. Just a reminder that a course on the "Technologies of an Exer- cise Class for Institutionized PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 25, 1968 -- 35 Older Adults' has been rescheduled for Monday, June 13th and Monday, July 11th. In- struction will be taught by Ms. Marlis Lindsay from Peter- borough. Limited enrollment is available. Course will start at 7 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. (both nights). For more information contact Kim Mitchell at 985-3205. Take a walk on the wild side with Joan Ashburn and Area News by Florence Ashton Brooklin Horticultural Society will hold their next general meeting at Brooklin United Church on Wednesday evening, May 25. Mark Lowe of Pine Ridge Nurseries will be the guest this month. He will speak about the art of "Water Gardening." The meeting starts at 8 o'clock, and will feature the 'Spring Flower Show." Take a look at your show book and see if there is anything in your garden that could be an entry in the show. On Saturday, June 18th, spon- sored by Brooklin Horticultural Society, you are invited to take "A Walk on the Wild Side' under the direction of Joan Brak. This will be a guided tour through a wood- ed area, to identify and collect wild edibles. You will then be able to sample the cooked fare at a tasting table. The charge for the walk is $10.00. John & Betty Cincurak receiv- ed a thank you letter from Kyle and Kory Weiber from Fowler, Michigan, last week. They said they had sent up several balloons on April 12, and this was the only reply so far. It seems that the re- mains of the balloon were found very soon after it landed in the woods near Townline Road. The next euchre party will be held at the Community Centre on Thursday evening, May 26. For the summer months there will be a euchre party only once a month. Presently the Ashburn Centen- nial Community Centre Board is compiling a Village Telephone List. Should anyone have any con- cerns regarding additions or dele- tions to the list, please contact Moyra at 655-3904. Looking ahead to July, the Community Centre Board are planning another Canada Day Picnic. As Canada Day falls on a Friday this year, the long weekend will begin with the Ashburn Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and will run from 8:30 to 11:30 on July 1. Besides a free breakfast, there will be games, contests, art activities, and lots of prizes. After breakfast there will be pop and ice-cream available. And of course, bring your best smiles as you will want to be in- cluded in a new town picture. Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, and Rev. McEntyre chose as his sermon title "The Voice of a Spirit: The Voices of the Churches," his text being from Acts 15, verse 28. The scrip- tures were read by Theo Knight and Margaret Davis. The choir sang "Till The Storm Passes By." Next Sunday The Rev. Dorothy MacDonald will conduct worship at Burns. Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Already pushing for pig roast as annual event Utica and Area News by Vera Brown Church & Sunday School this week will be held in Utica Church at 11:15 a.m. with Jerrold Asling as special speaker and other members of the Asling family taking park which will allow Rev. Waterman to attend Conference. Pine Grove service will be held at 3 p.m. with Rev. Michael Locke the speaker and our Senior Choir supplying the music. Session meeting this Wednes- day at Utica Church at 8:30 p.m. The U.C.W. will be selling pie, coffee & pop at the McDonald auc- tion sale this Friday which starts at 7 p.m. And -- wasn't that some barbe- que last Friday evening? Con- gratulations to the committee responsible and all those who helped. Not only was it a success money-wise but it was also a great social event and everything was so delicious. I'm already pushing for it to be made a year- ly event. . This Friday at 8 p.m. there will be a euchre in Utica Hall. Everyone will be welcomed so come on out. Our sympathy is extended to "Irene Fielding and family in the sudden passing of her husband Earl on Sunday morning. Our prayers and thoughts will be with them this week in their bereavement. The community will miss the presence of the John Croxall family as they leave our com- munity this week. They will be building a home on Scugog Island this summer and I understand that they will be living at the cot- tage until it is built. Farewell, good-luck and come back to visit. Congratulations to Brian Sutherland and Dawn Pelletier who were married in Utica Church on Saturday. I understand that they have purchased a home in the Seagrave area and we of the community wish them happiness. Lloyd & Eileen Slute of Raglan were Sunday supper guests with the Lorne Slutes. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Crosier were Dean & Gloria Beare and children Derek, Shelley & Steven. Monday visitors with the William Browns were son Charlie & Sue of Joyceville.