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EN tng cme. -- ------------------------ 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 2,1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" News of interest to our rural neighbours {LH Fiddle contest Saturday By now most of the surprise of the results of the election has worn off and life will continue. The large number of voters who cast their ballots was a great credit to the public. The news- casters will have to find new 'topics to discuss. Next weekend in Blackstock will be a very busy one with many activities planned. Many families in this area will be in- volved with the Port Perry High School Commencement Exer- cises held at the school on Fri- day evening. On Saturday eve- ning beginning at 5 p.m. the annual fall supper sponsored by the St. John's Anglican Church will be held in the Parish Hall. The annual Blackstock Fiddle Contest will be held at the Rec- reation Centre beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to the fiddlers, "entertainment will be provided by Warren Sutcliffe. On Sunday morning at 10 a.m. anniversary service at the United Church will take place with the guest speaker Rev. John Stearman. Members of the congregation are invited to bring some sandwiches for a time of fellowship together. Also on Sunday the annual Carvers Exhibition will be held at the Recreation Centre. Fred and Aileen Olsen flew to Calgary to attend the 50th wed- ding anniversary of Dave and Muriel Pickard on Oct. 24, Shirley Garvey of North Car- olina has been here visiting her mother, Florence Smith and sis- ter, Marion Leslie. : The weekly euchre had nine tables on Thursday evening. The winners: Verna Smith, An- nie Bowman, Mary Williamson, Isobel Hardiman, Pat Norton, Gary Munro. Lucky draws: James Emerton, Betsy Stani- land, Clara Whitter. "On Friday evening, about 76 friends, neighbors and family members arrived at the home of Keith and Sarah Elliott. The oc- casion was a surprise birthday party for Keith. A great time was had by all. Merv and Ilean Pugh spent the weekend at Trout Creek with son Ivan, Linda and grand- daughter Cassandra. Halloween is over now, but a great time for the children. Some great costumes and all the children very polite. by Peggy Bredin It was certainly a frosty night for Halloween. We had a large watched him enter Don Phin- p bor place on Josephine Street. | Happy didn't attack him so he On Sunday afternoon Nov. 14 an open house will be held in honor of Valerie Van Camp and her fiance Ronald. Linton who will be married in the New Year. Donations can be made to Ruby Van Camp, Marilyn Green or Joy Rudkin. My apolo- gies that an error was made in the groom's name - I cannot ex- plain what happened. Best wishes from the commu- nity are extended to Dwayne Bryant and Carol Jordan who were married in a lovely wed- ding in Mitchell United Church on Saturday afternoon. Attend- ing from here were Dwayne's parents, George and Brenda Bryant, his brother Christo- pher who acted as best man, his sister Julie of Ottawa who was a bridesmaid. Dwayne's grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. Dean Or- miston of Brooklin and Mrs. must have been friendly. If you want to renew any magazine orders, now's the * time. Call Prince Albert School and they will take your order. The campaign is winding down, so call soon. For Cross Country finals for all of Durham, 20 Prince Albert students were there. There were three teams - the eight year old girls, the nine year old girls and the 10 year old boys. Also two individuals went - Matthew Collins and Michelle Wyville. Special congratulations to Jackie Pashley who placed third out of 111 people in the eight year old girls and Kelly Coates who came seventh out of 106 nine year old girls. If any of you have ever at- tended a Cross Country meet, you will appreciate the fine ef- fort of these runners. I found it difficult to walk the trails. Ms. Snider came in second for the women's run. Congratulations to another Prince Albert student, Jodie, who won an art contest and has her illustration put into the Clarence Bryant of Port Perry as well as a number of aunts, uncles and cousins and some family friends all attended. Fol- lowing the wedding the recep- tion and dance was held at the Mitchell Community Centre. Dwayne and Carol will live in Mitchell. There were 13 tables of eu- chre at the Tuesday evening party with the following win- ners: Alma Manns, Richard Manns, Bernice Appleton, Les- lie Johnston, Meta Swain, Cla- ra Warren and Ruby Cochrane. Draws were won by Kathleen Watts, Harold Swain, Richard Manns, Emma Denny, Jean Porrill, Vera Fawns and Mary Poots. Sorry to report that Mary Mackie is still in Port Perry Hospital recovering from the ef- fects of a serious fall suffered at curling on Tuesday afternoon. Your many friends are wishing you a speedy recovery, Mary. The many young people who came trick or treating on Hallo- ween were extremely well cos- tumed and well behaved. This event has certainly .improved since the time when "pranks" - all too often resulted in much property damage and even per- sonal injury. Congratulations young people on your behavior. School supervisors needed Emmerson Home Safety Calen- dar for the month of April. If you would like a part-time job and you enjoy the fresh air of Prince Albert, apply for the job at the school to be the noon hour supervisor. It is from 11:45 - a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call the school at 985- 28717. Almost 100 people gathered at the home of Keith Elliott to wish him a happy birthday on Friday night. Everybody seemed in to the mood to party or was it that the music of Dar- ryl Linnington cheered every- one on. The gang was also en- tertained by a lively version of the MonsterMash. : Prince Albert's girls volley- ball team played well against Cartwright last week. Great plays by Mandy Langford and Leslie Hunter. Jennifer Don- nelly, Lindsay, Jody, Sam, also played well. Keep up the good work. Mandy, please admit that sister Sam has been coach- : ing you. I hope everyone wished Rev. Bob a happy Halloween birth- day. in Scugog Township Archie and Jennie Watson celebrated thelr 50th anniver- sary on October 27. Friends and family held an open house In the Epsom couple's honor on Saturday at the Epsom. Church. Christmas D Mark your calendars now for the ever popular Seagrave Park Association Christmas Dance. The dance will be on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Sunderland Arena. Tickets are $20 per couple, plus a bus is available for $56 per per- son. Call Wendy Brown at 985- 7813 or Marilyn Blair at 986- 0408 as soon as possible. " Robinglade Estates Women's Group enjoyed a great turnout for the October meeting last week at Tracy Evans' home. Many thanks again, Tracy, for your hospitality. Sandi Macln- tosh won the free merchandise, Elizabeth Graham won the $30 in free merchandise and Debbie Colston won the 50/60 draw. A total of $12.60 was collected from the group for a donation to the Port Perry Hospital Auxil- iary. The next meeting will be Nov. 18, please check your cal- endars and confirm to either ance Dec, 11 Kate (985-4577) or Diane (985- 3722) so that appropriaté sup- plies can be purchased. Last but not least, a gentle reminder that some membership dues are stillowing. Don't forget the Fellowship Sisters dinner is coming up fast. The dinner is Friday, Nov. 19. . Tickets are available from Diane Runceiman at 985-0012 or Sandie Jonah at 985-8322. Members are asked to call ei- ther Sandie or Diane and let them know if you are attending. Belated happy birthday wish- es go out to Kim Blakley and Leanne Blakley. Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Marj Dempsey, Shelby Evans, Karen Huestis, Alex Ingram, Ted Sturman, Luella Short, Donna Wanamak- er, Ona Short and Rev. David Shepherd. Another reminder that the Seagrave Turkey Supper is Nov. 3. Sittings are at 4:45, 6 and 7:15 p.m. Church News | Next Sunday is the Green- bank Anniversary Service at 11.. a.m. The speaker is Rev. Frank Bailey. There will be no service at Seagrave. _ Please call Ann Sandiford with your news for next week. Gospel music concert Nov. 14 a [oe] d=1a lL] Ashton Dr. Marjorie Ross was guest speaker at Burns Church on Sunday, in the absence of the minister Rev. Sheina Smith. She is the Associate Secretary for International Ministries and spoke on the international outreach of our church. When we reach out to others in need we are reaching out to Christ. She also shared with us some of the appalling conditions in Mal- awi, India and Nicaragua. Recent visitors with Bernice and Jean Gardner were Mr. Garth Duff of Lakefield, Mr. and Mrs. J. McLeod, London, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Ervine of Port Perry. Visiting with Joan and Theo Knight were Jim and Elaine Ewing and son Eric of Orange- ville. Grant and Sheila Parrott, Doug and Florence Ashton at- tended a dinner party with oth- er friends at the home of Carl and Glenna Miller of Oshawa on Oct. 23. Results of the euchre party are as follows: nine tables were Plased Ladies first prize went to Ruby Smith (Raglan), ladies second Erma Wood and Don Wood. Men's first John Med- land and second to Nelson Cole. 50/60 draw won by Grant Bright. Lucky door prize win- ners Joan Fleming and Gert Fa- ber. Lone hands R. Collins. Next euchre will be Thursday, Nov. 11. Keep in mind the Gospel Mu- gic Concert featuring the Kivell Family Singers from Chatham, Ontario, who will be performing at Burns Church on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Gary Kivell has been awarded top vocalist for 1992-93. Offering and re- freshments served following the concert.