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42 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 8, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" News of interest to our rural neighbours in Scugog Township LLL On Saturday, Feb. 5 the 15th annual Robert Fletcher Memo- rial Bonspiel was held at Black- stock Arena. Following a day of great curling and fellowship the winners were declared as Dale and Janet VanCamp, Tracey Martin and Craig Larmer. When Bob's son Scott Fletcher presented Dale with the Fletch- er Bonspiel Trophy, Dale re- membered his two years as a novice curler with Bob Fletcher as skip. Second place winner was the team of Peter Lockard, David Shearman, Leanne Goslin and Bev Goslin. In third place were John and Linda Green, Ian and Joy Rud- kin while Anna and Neil Green- tree, Scott and Diana Fletcher won fourth place. Fifth place was won by Ron and Deb Vice, Val and Ron Linton and in sixth place Dave and Lori Aldred, Carol and Brian Gray. Following the regular curling the Draw to the Button was held with Ron Vice winning the pot and the trophy. All the curlers and their friends gathered at the Recrea- tion Centre when president Mark Graham welcomed every- one. After David Shearman said Grace a delicious roast beef din- ner prepared and served by the ladies of the U.C.W. was en- joyed. The 50/50 draw was won by Leanne Goslin. Following the presentation of the prizes the draws were made with the fol- lowing winners: the campaign weekend in Toronto won by Ida Hurtig, Port Perry, the Blue Jays game by Ron Linton, the gift basket by Trevor Beeton and the cabinet by Freda Kins- man. I'he remainder of the eve- ning was spent visiting and dancing to the rete of Baker- line D.J. Services. On Monday evening Feb. 14 the annual Golden Slipper Challenge will be held at the Blackstock Curling Club when the Blackstock and Port Perry Men's Curling Clubs challenge each other. At 6:45 p.m. Pipe Alex Walcher will pipe the teams onto the ice. The Black- stock teams will be skipped by Dale VanCamp, John McNama- ra, Fred Ford and Richard Van- Camp. The public is cordially invited to attend this event on Feb. 14. Last Friday evening Kelly Gatchell was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party cel- ebrating her 30th birthday. Happy birthday Kelly. David and Kathleen Petrie have returned home from an en- joyable motor trip to Myrtle Beach and many points along the way. At the regular card party there were 13 tables with the following winners: Betty Kuyer, Nerta Masters, Thomas Manns, Teresa Berkers, Mary Forest, Lyle McMahon, and Lorna Bright. Lucky draws were won by Annie Fee, Jim Redman, Gord Finney, Betsy Staniland, Charlie Stapleton and Mary Forest. Blackstock Pathfinders had a fun-filled weekend in Ottawa from Jan. 28 to Jan. 30. Icy weather conditions delayed the trip by a few hours but we had a safe drive. While in Ottawa, the girls visited the Museum of Civ- lization catching the Cinemax showing of Blue Planet. Later that day several toured the Par- liament Buildings while others relaxed before their shopping spree. After supper we skated on the Rideau Canal. Ask the girls about Beaver Tails.....Mmmm.... Mmmm Good. The next day following breakfast, we toured the Mu- seum of Science and Technolo- gy. After lunch at McDonalds it was time to journey home. A fun time was had by all. DURHAM COLLEGE GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER LEARN HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! ENROL IN THE START-UP ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM Would you like to be your own boss? This course helps new or would-be entrepreneurs by outlining the main considerations in obtaining financing and in setting up a business. Learn to deal with virtually any business situation before it arises. Special features include a practical glossary of business terms and exercises that lead to a complete business plan. START-UP ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM begins February 21, 1994 at: DURHAM COLLEGE - 2 CAMPBELL DRIVE, (SECOND FLOOR) UXBRIDGE, ONTARIO TUITION FREE! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS uy CALL (905) 852-7848 UXBRIDGE CAMPUS An evening learning how to deal with grief of all kinds will be held on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Blackstock United Church. The special speaker will be Tom Easthope a certified Grief Edu- cator. Everyone is welcome to attend this special evening ses- sion. Blackstock Women's Institute by Lois Luke, P.R.O. On Feb. 2, thirteen members attended the Blackstock W.I meeting at the United Church Great day of curling during Fletcher bonspiel Blue Room. The W.1. Grace was sung and a lovely lunch on the Valentine theme was served by the committee in charge. President May Shortridge welcomed everyone and read a poem Country Women's Pleas- ure. The minutes and treasur- er's report were dealt with in the usual manner. A nominat- ing committee was chosen for the April meeting. Several an- nouncements were made. Mem- bers were asked to write letters Next euchre is (= [eY(=1s]e= Ashton The Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary Socie- ty met at the home of Ruth Oli- ver last Wednesday afternoon. Bernice Gardner led in the wor- ship service. Opening with hymn "Come let us sing", scrip- ture reading was from St. Luke 10:42, with prayer and singing "O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go". The Missionary Profile by Ruth Oliver was on the life of Pauline Brown, a missionary in India. Lois Daw was in charge of the study and led in a Bible study on Joshua 24. The next meeting will be at the home of Lois Daw. Guest soloist at Burns Church on Sunday morning was Jacob Vasquez, a friend of the Battens, from Dominican "Republic, now living in Toronto. After the service, everyone en- joyed a hearty lunch, prior to the business meeting. After the meeting adjourned, many from the congregation enjoyed win- ter sports at the Deakins. The Lord's Supper will be cel- ebrated on the first Sunday in Lent, Feb. 20. Don't forget, Sunday Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., when we welcome "The Torchmen" from St. Cath- arines back to Burns, They have been with us on many an occasion, and have made many friends in this area. Their min- istry in gospel music has in- spired and blessed all who have heard them. Plan to join with us, as we look forward to an- other evening with this fine dedicated group of Gospel sing- ers. Offering and fellowship to the Minister of Environment in favor of the Test burn of old tires at St. Mary's Cement Kiln. Mrs. Pat Sleep did a paper on Resolutions and Regulations, Motions arid Briefs from the W.I1. Book. Roll Call - a change we would like to see made in our life was well answered. For the program the members enjoyed playing games for the remainder of the afternoon. Meeting closed with O'Canada. Feb. 17 hour following the concert. The Ladies Bible Class will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Sheila Parrott. I have the euchre results for you folks. Nine tables were played. Ladies first Betty Lee, second Verna Slute. Lone hands Doris Evans and Verna Draper. Mens first Grant Bright, second Art Richardson. Lone hands Fred Tabor. 50/60 draw won by George Harper. Door prizes Jean Johnston and Bill Collins. Next euchre will be Feb. 17. We extend our heartfelt sym- pathy to Blanche Rees and Ber- nice Gardner in the recent pass- ing of their stepfather Norman Samells, who has been a resi- dent of Port Perry Nursing Home for several years. Visiting with Bernice and Jean were Mrs. Gladys Aitken, Oshawa and recently were din- ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Da- vis Manns, Oshawa. Choir practice is Thursday I'm sorry to report that Ep- som correspondent Jean Jeffery has been a patient in Uxbridge Cottage Hospital for the past week. Our very best to Jean, get well soon, we miss you and your column. Church and Sunday School this week will be held in Epsom Church starting at 11 a.m. Re- member this is Food Bank Week. Choir practice is on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Sobil home. The UCW Presbyterial will be held on Monday, Feb. 14 in Uxbridge United Church start- ing at 9:30 a.m. The Annual Meeting for the United Church was held follow- ing service on Sunday. New Board members are Karen McGregor, Darlene Christie, Ross Evans and Rod McKay. Ralph Nottingham was named to the Board of Trustees to re- place Gerald Hill who will be moving from the area. Weather permitting, we plan to have a euchre this Friday in Utica Hall starting at 8 p.m. Sympathy this week to the family of a former Utica neigh- bor, Violet Skerratt who passed away on Jan. 31. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Oosterlo and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lamb were Friday evening guests with Jack and Nancy Skelding. Sunday dinner guests with the Skeldings were Nancy's broth- ers and their wives, the Lakes. Dean, Gloria Beare and chil- dren were Saturday guests with Gramma Crosier. Happy Birthday to Rachel Sutherland who was seven years old on Sunday. News from Epsom by Dawn McGuckin, Lindsey Doble, Teena Evans, Cherylanne James, and Brett Combdon Our whole school is going swimming at Uxpool from Jan. 25 to March 3, mostly on Tues- days and Thursdays. Some kids are in higher levels than others. The highest level is white. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the stu- dents raised money for the Easter Seals by paying to watch a movie at noon. We watched Aladdin. If you would like to make a donation, you can drop itoffin the front foyer of school. ~The Grades 4, 5, 6, have been invited to the Oral Language Festival. On Feb. 14, we will give our poems and skits in the old school to see who will be go- ing on to S.A. Cawker to repre- sent our school. Epsom Public School is get- ting into the winter spirit by having Olympic Day, hosted by Grade 5 and 6. They are plan- ning this for the whole school. Olympic Day will be Feb. 23. Grades 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 choirs will be going to the Sunderland School Music Festival. Grades 1/2 will sing "The Little White Duck" di- rected by Mrs. Lewis. Grades 3/ 4 choir will sing "Three Sailors" and Grades 6/6 choir will sing "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport." Both will be directed by Mrs. Adderly. We would like to thank Mrs. Corden for playing the pia- no for us. You're welcome to come on down and listen to the beautiful singing on the 21st. March Break and report cards will be here soon! PORT PERRY STA OFFICE CENTRE 188 Mary St,, Port Perry + 985-7383 » Fax: 985-3708 - a A ee Po cee