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A -- ---------------------- On trip to Frobisher Bay PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 20, 1989 -- 25 Ashtons explore Land of the Midnight Sun Ashburn and Area News by Florence Ashton There was a good attendance at morning worship last Sun- day morning. As well as being Father's Day, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was performed, when Colleen and Leanne Barfoot, children of John and Barbara Barfoot were baptized. Both the Senior and Junior choirs sang. Lindsay Death and Ruth Oliver read the Scriptures. Rev. McEn- tyre's sermon was titled "The God Who Cares." Next Sunday's sermon is "What Kind of Faith?" Several in the neighbourhood attended the opening ceremony at the Wind Reach Farm Pro- Ject, Townline Rd. on Thursday afternoon June 15. The project aims for more in- tegration of the disabled into the community and provides a fully accessible recreation area for them. A new visitor centre houses displays from nature, and provides wheelchair access- ible washroom facilities. A boardwalk through the marshy area gree a view of birds, trees and the outdoors not normally available to disabled persons. Farm animals and specially planted gardens at ""wheel- chair" height are all part of this very special and unique place. Able and disabled groups may make reservations to visit. There is no admission fee. Pic- nic areas are provided for the use of the guests. Mr. Sandy Mitchell and his wife Maria, the founders of Vinyl shield stolen Durham Regional Police say a black vinyl shield was stolen from the front of a car on Simcoe Street sometime overnight June 16/17. The shield was valued at ap- proximately $126. REGENCY 2'6" ROYALE MAHOGANY OAK $100.00 $195.00 * DOORS & MOULDING * HARDWARE * Complete House Trim Packages at Discounted Prices. RR4, UXBRIDGE Durham No. 23, just s. of 47 (416) 852-7722 Wind Reach, and their compe- tent staff are most anxious that the Wind Reach Project be - made known and used by the community. For reservations, call 655-4088. Brooklin Horticultural Socie- ty held the iris show and gener- al meeting at Burns Church Hall last Monday evening, June 12. Mary Housego won the best iris specimen, and Joan Brak took top prize for the best deco- rative. Ken Brown, Bill Bur- gess, and Bernice Gardner won several prizes on their iris. Rosemary Dobson from the Ca- nadian Iris Society judged the show. The rose show will be held on June 28 at Brooklin United Church. More details next week. The Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Bernice Gardner last Wednesday evening, with 10 ladies present. Meditation by the president titled "Name Tags." Isaiah 45, verses 1-6 was read by Chrissie McKinney. Joan Knight led in prayer. How Great Thou Art was sung. We were privileged to have Pat Pike ¥ ins with us her recent trip to Israel. Her commentary and slide presentation was most interesting and informa- tive. Our hostess served lovely re- freshments and birthday cake, in honour of one of our devoted members, Margaret Davis. We are looking forward to celebrat- ing our 50th anniversary on September 13, when many of our former members will join to- gether with us, as we celebrate thisimportant milestone. Last Saturday evening, Doug and Florence Ashton flew to Iqaluit (Frobisher Bay) Nort- west Territories, spending six hours there, returning to Pear- son Airport Sunday morning. This was a Midnight Sun Tour. In mid-June the sun disappears for about two hours, then re- appears. It is semi-twilight from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with temperatures near freez- ingin June. Snowstorms are not unusual. The native people are very friendly and make tourists very welcome. We felt it would be dif- ficult to become accustomed to 24 hours of daylight, but for us it was a most interesting and exciting experience, and we en- Jjoyed every minute of our visit. However, it was nice to return to green grass and our beautiful trees in Southern Ontario. Get well wishes to John Cin- curak, who has just returned home after several days in Whitby General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kay and Mrs. Laura Climpson from Baldwin, visited John and Bet- ty Cincurak Friday morning. Muriel Fisher attended a shower for Donna Kerry last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arnold Kerry, Utica. Don't forget the Canada Day Picnic to be held at Ashburn Park. The day starts with a pan- cake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Events include: balloon release, sideshows, clowns and many, many other fun things. Qopee comes with an instruction book Oopee is a new kind of toy that curves and swerves differently every time you throw it. That's why Oopee is so hard to catch. pf we're making it easy for you to pick You cant catch an Oopee, but you can pick one up. For free. one up. All you have to do is come down to your Kentucky Fried Chicken store. When you buy a tasty Picnic Pack, we'll give you a free Oopee. Then you'll be able to see for yourself that Oopee is a ball. 112 SCUGOG ST., PORT PERRY Kentucky Fried Chicken The real taste of living. * While supplies last rr a I ------ aa