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Port Perry Star, 20 Jun 1989, p. 28

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28 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 20, 1989 Sunday School Anniversary is on June 25 Nestleton-Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker Now that Father's Day is over, we trust Fathers everywhere had a great day, with the family home to make it meaningful. Credit goes out to the late Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, Spokane, Wash., U.S. who had the idea in 1910 to set aside the third Sunday in June, for North America's fathers. .and it has become an International holdiay! What Is A Father? A mender of toys, leader of boys, changer of fuses, kisser of bruises Bless him, O Lord Mover of couches, soother or ouches, pounder of nails, teller of tales Reward him, O Lord Hanger of screens, counsellor of teens, fixer of bikes, chastiser of tykes Help him, O Lord Raker of leaves, cleaner of eaves, dryer of dishes, fulfiller of wishes... Bless him, O Lord Whether Dad is young or old, he always holds a 'special' placein our hearts. Blue Ray Chapter Elects Officers This interesting meeting open- ed in regular form with W.M. Sister Marilyn Jones & W.P. Brother Wilfred Alexander presiding. The Canadian Flag was presented by Marshal Richard Windsor and atter O'Canada was sung at the Altar, the Flag was placed in the East. Conductress Debby Davis, had the pleasure of introducing the following Sisters & Brothers - Sheila Anderson, Past Grand Matron of Ontario, D.D. G.M. Catherine Ellis, P.D.D.G.M's Bessie Cosway & Thelma Beer- thuizen, Past Matrons & Patrons from Sunbeam, Durham, Whitby, Pinecrest - Cookstown, and Blue Ray Past Matrons & Patrons. Sister Laura P.M. & Brother Fred Alton P.P. of Cookstown. af- filiated with Blue Ray during the evening...a special welcome to them! The election of Officers was handled by W.P. Wilfred Alex- ander, assisted by Bessie & Staf- ford Cosway, Frances Westfall, Frances Gibson & Debby Davis. All Offices were duly filled for the coming year. Under Good & Welfare, Sister Sheila Anderson spoke briefly, stating how happy she was to be in Blue Ray...congratulating Sister Marilyn Jones and her of- ficers re - their work, and remind- ed Marilyn that it was 24 years since she had received the degrees of the order in Clovelly Chapter when Sheila was the Wor- thy Matron. After the busy meeting, all retired to the lower Hall, where conveners, Assoc. Matron Jane Galbraith & Assoc. Patron Alastair Newsome served a tasty lunch. Past Matrons Meet Doris Nottingham, Caesarea, hosted the June meeting of the Past Matrons Club with 11 pre- sent. They enjoyed the delicious meal, followed by a brief business period with president Kay Walker in the chair, assisted by acting secretary Marg Jeffrey. Later they had fun playing Balderdash - before heading home. The Churches On a wet June 18, Sunday, a smaller than usual attendance at Nestleton United. Kay Notman and family were greeting at the door and Barb Weir was Usher. The ladies choir sang, 'Memories of Galilee" very harmoniously. Rev. Dale Davis told the children present a story. His sermon, "Be- ing An Example' had a Father's Day theme. A new hymn, "To Show By Touch and Word" clos- ed the service. Next Sunday, June 25 at 11:15 a.m. is the Sunday School Anniversary. After the Church Service the Congrega- _ tional picnic will be held at the home of Chris Davis, Scugog Point Road. Sunday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. is the combined out- door Worship Service for the charge, held at the home of Art & Barb Weir on the 'Cartwright- , MON R.R. 3 Port Perry Ontario. LOB 1NO Phone 416-985-0683 All Steel, Aluminum or Fiberglass construction, Hardwood Flooring Completely secure and weather resistant. Can be altered to suit your needs. "Available in 20 ft. and 40 ft. lengths. Phone 416-985-0683 Manvers Boundary Road. The morning Service of Nestleton Presbyterian Church was conducted by Rev. F. Swann with Joyce Taylor at the organ. Peggy Jones and Alison Scott sang a lovely duet, '"The Lord's My Shepherd." Rev. F. Swann spoke on the topic, '"The fruitless fig-tree"" from Scripture Luke 13: 1-9. Service at 11 a.m. next Sun- day with Holy Communion. In Ju- ly there will be no services...but will resume again in August. At the Caesarea Community Church on Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m. saw a good congregation and service was conducted by the minister Rev. Dr. W.H. Crawford with a Father's Day theme. He spoke on "A Father's Concern." The Father's role in life - 1. He is a Protecter. 2. He is a provider. 3. He is the man in charge. In Old Testament days, the Father was also the Priest in the family. This requires that Father be a God Fearing man, a man of Faith. Father has to be a Leader in his family, this position gives him, or commands respect. Youth is look- ing for Good Leadership. Lessons from Mark were read by Harry Keizebrink and Klass Stek. The responsive reading taken by the minister. Two beautiful special solos by Angie Keizebrink... ac- companied by herself on the - piano. Kathy Watts at the organ. Caesarea Euchre First prize winner at the Wed. evening euchre held at Caesarea Hall was Sharon Smith with 81. Second prize - James Emerton with 76. Low score - a tie with Grace Short & Albert Watts each holding 54. Faith Lawrence was convener of the lunch. The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Wed., June 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall. Keep in mind the Flea Market & bake sale - to be held Saturday, July 8th, at the Community Hall! For informa- tion get in touch with Anne Har- ran 986-4751 or Sharon Smith 986-4612. Sympathy Our heartfelt sympathy 'is ex- tended to Richard and Janice MacKenzie, Claire and Leslie of Nestleton, in the passing of Richard's father, Dr. W.F. MacKenzie M.D. M.C. in Toronto General Hospital this past Wednesday. A warm and giving and loving man who will be sadly missed by the family and many, many friends! : Father Sam had a happy Father's Day, with family phone calls from those far away...and a noon luncheon with son Alan & Eleanor Cawker of Oshawa. To top it off...a great visit was en- joyed and they watched the baseball game between Seattle & Toronto Blue Jays at the Dome! An exciting Bus trip to the Haliburton Highlands is in the of- fing for July 31st, sponsored by Honeydale Women's Institute. It will take in such "interesting places as: Lunch at Kennisis Lake, Guilford Bay Craft store, Guild of fine Arts- show and sale, Rails and Gallery, 'shopping in Haliburton, etc. Leaving Port Perry from Bank of Commerce parking lot at 8:30 a.m. For fur- ther information call Clara War- ren 985-2575 or Jean Carnochan 985-2636. U.C.W. Afternoon Unit On a sunny afternoon, June 13, the Afternoon Unit met at the home of Gwen Malcolm. Unit Leader Mabel Cawker opened with a poem, "Creeds' and welcomed all. For the Devotional June Stevenson read Scripture from John 15 with the Key Verse - "'Abide in Me and I in you." Gwen read a brief commentary re (Turn to page 51) ER CREE Es

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