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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" -- 4 RooTs KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR Members of the Durham East and West 4-H Beef Clubs held a fundraising car wash at Cartwright High School on Saturday. The group was raising funds to purchase club jackets. Rev. VanCa Blackstock lost one of its col- orful former residents with the i passing of George Wolfe of Port p38 Perry k..; George had lived most of his life a week ago. Even though in Cartwright, he never lost his delightful Irish heritage. Sym- pathy is extended to his wife Norma, sons Bryan and John and other relatives and his many friends. Rev. Doreen VanCamp has returned to Blackstock when ® her interim term concluded in Saskatchewan. She has rented the former home of Mrs. Belle Werry and has taken up resi- dence there. Welcome back, Do- reen. Plans are underway for the Marlow Reunion which will be held in the Blackstock Recrea- tion Centre on Saturday, Aug. 13. The day will begin with a car tour of the highlights of Marlow history in the area. Relatives are expected from many points in Ontario, other provinces as well as in U.S. cities. For fur- ther information, call Gwenyth Thompson, 985-0043. Earle and Lloyd Trewin at- tended the "Gathering of the Orange" an Allis-Chalmers gathering showing many mod- els of machinery. As well, deal- ers past and present were invit- ed for this unique event which was held in Ilderton, Ontario, near London, on Saturday, July 9. Marilyn Ruth Locke turned 40 years young last week. Uncle Jo Baumchen from Chicago took the family to dinner in Oshawa on July 12 to celebrate her special birthday. Afterward the group gathered at the home of Jack and Nellie Baumchen where Marilyn opened her many lovely gifts. Nellie served ice cream cake with 40 candles Couple from Australia enjoyed the area Mabel Cawker Roy and Doris Nottingham of Caesarea have had friends - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kennewell of Terrigal, Australia (near yd ney) to visit and while here Roy and Doris took them to the Dome, CN Tower, liftlocks, shuffleboard, which they had not seen before) and gave them an enjoyable time while in Can- ada. They left for home Satur- day, July 16 at 5:30 a.m. An in- teresting couple! A wonderful trip and visita- tion was enjoyed on Thursday, when Alan and Eleanor Cawker of Oshawa and yours truly went to Collingwood for the day to visit our relatives and help sis- ter Norma Wilson to celebrate her birthday. Just in time for lunch we picked Norma up and went to a favorite restaurant with tempt- ing dishes in a casual comforta- ble dining spot, where portions were anything but skimpy. Af- ter the satisfying meal - we went back to the residence where Norma lives, for a break! Later in the day we dined with niece June and Paul Car- ruthers, in their attractive home in Stayner. Other guests present were Glenn and Donna Lee Carruthers and daughters Alannah and Melissa and sis- ter-in-law Esther Wilson, all from Duntroon. After a delight- ful visit and a tasty salad sup- per, we had an enjoyable trip home. A sincere thank you to Alan and Eleanor Cawker for a great day. y Sick and Sunshine May the gate that leads to joy and health, And real content- ment too, Be just the gate that very soon, Will open wide for ou. y Nestleton United Church A large attendance at Nestle- ton United Church on Sunday, July 17 at 11:15 a.m. with Den- nis and Karen Yellowlees and family welcoming at the door. Rev. David Shearman con- ducted the service and opened with the call to worship. His splendid message was on "Com- passion" based on Scripture from Samuel, Mark and Ethe- sians, with Arlene Malcolm the reader. Claire and Jennifer Notman sang beautifully "I Asked God To Speak To Me" with Kate Mairs the pianist. The lovely hymn "Amazing Grace" was sung. The beautiful Sacrament of Baptism was solemnized dur- ing the service with Rev. David Shearman officiating. Those presented for baptism: Marie Anne Lane, wife of Peter George Lane, and their son William George Lane. We welcome these folks into our church family and ask God's blessing upon them. Many relatives and friends were present for the baptismal ceremony. Our very best wishes to this little family Arnold Williams and Glenn Malcolm gathered the offering. After a hymn, Benediction and the Three Fold Amen closed this fine service. Family News Clair and Madeline Curtain and a friend, of Lindsay, were guests of their daughter and son-in-law Calvin and Yvonne "Holland of Edgerton Road. Mother Neta Fish was also a guest on Sunday, July 10 for the dinner hour. An enjoyable time for all! Little Things Half the joy of life is in little things taken on the run. Let us run if we must - even the sands do that - but let us keep our hearts young and our eyes open that nothing worth our while shall escape us. And everything is worth its while if we only grasp it and its significance! (Unknown) He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little chil- dren; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an im- proved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who has looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspira- tion; whose memory a benedic- tion. (Mrs. Arthur J. Stanley) Proverb - A habit cannot be tossed out the window, it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time. (Mark Twain) Nestleton Women's Institute _ by W. Davison, P.R.O. The members of Nestleton Women's Institute enjoyed din- ner at Haugen's Tuesday at 5 Regatta golf tourney, .m. and then had a tour of Cul- en Gardens. A few items of business were dealt with by President Rika Wygerde, with collection taken and "Pennies for Friendship". The souvenir plate for the 100th Anniversary in 1997 was shown. Two cards were signed to families, in sympathy. The list for Women's Institute dis- play at Blackstock Fair Aug. 27 was read and some items prom- ised by members. After walking and viewing the beautiful gardens, the en- tertainment in the Valley Thea- tre - titled "Coast to Coast" sing- ing and dancing - brought a fine closing to this summer outing. dance coming soon Albert Putsey Last week as I sat down to write I was very disturbed over things which came down through the grapevine to me a day or so before, consequently errors were made in my report. One was about the golf tour- nament. Let me make it clear, it's this coming Saturday, July 23 with check-in at 7:30 a.m. and the shot gun start at 8 a.m. at SunnyBrae in Port Perry/ Prince Albert. To register call 986-0181. The other item was the Regatta Dance on Saturday night, July 30 at 8 p.m. For tick- ets call Michelle at 986-6823. Lots of work has gone into this as well. I was terribly embarrassed that these dates were in error and I was ready to throw in the towel. We were selling draw tickets this weekend at I.G.A. Port Perry and three different people stepped forth and commented on how they enjoy my column. This gave me the lift I needed. This selling tickets is a jour- ney into the unknown and it took me awhile to catch on to what people require to suddenly change their views of you as be- ing a pest tobeing one who has a great mission. I was also sur- prised to realize how many peo- ple are left handed. I had the mayor Howard Hall drop in and see me this past week. He wanted to make it clear to me how Port Perry ob- tained the improvements they have and it wasn't with taxpay- er's money, strictly the service clubs. If these statements are true I regret I erred. However Howard there is an old saying, "A man convinced against his will, Is of the same opinion still". Ha! Ha! Last week I had three meet- ings I attended and reported on. This week the L.S.R.A. Golf Committee had their final meeting before the great event and I was unable to attend, so news from here is very sketchy. mp returns to Blackstock on it. On the actual birthday day, July 14, many of her girl- friends showed up at her home to help her celebrate her big day. After all her excitement of the day, Marilyn then went to bed to get her "forty winks". On Thursday, many local cat- tlemen enjoyed a bus trip to vis- it points of interest in the Cook- stown, Stayner and Orillia areas. They toured several farm operations as well as the new stockyards. An interesting day, indeed. George and Marilyn Co- chrane have returned home from an extended vacation to western Canada and Alaska. They will have many interest- ing stories to tell, I am sure. There will be a community bridal shower in honor of bride- to-be Lisa Little at the Parish Hall of the Anglican Church on Tuesday evening, begining at 7:30 p.m. Lisa and her groom-to-be Brad Ragescn will be honored with a Jack and Jill dance at Rundle Park this Saturday eve- ning, July 23. For more infor- mation, call 986-4148. On July 15, Diana Baumchen was the guest of honor at a bri- dal shower hosted by Mrs. Ka- thy Leverentz. After Diana opened her many lovely gifts, she thanked everyone for the gifts and their best wishes on the occasion of her upcoming marriage on Aug. 13. The host- ess served a delightful lunch of Black Forest cake. - : Rev. David Shearman will be . going on holidays beginning next Sunday. For the first two weeks, July 24 and 31, com- bined service for Nestleton and Blackstock United Churches will be held at Blackstock at 10 a.m. Guest speaker on July 24 will be Rev. Dale Davis. On Aug. 7 and 14, combined service will be at Nestleton United at 11:15 a.m. Please mark your calendars accordingly. There were eight tables at the weekly card party on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall with the following winners: Nerta Masters, Lorna Swain, Eileen Dawson, Carl Gimblett, Elsie Pogue, Bernice Loudfoot and Betsy Staniland. Lucky draws were won by James Emerton, Eileen Warder, Bernice Loud- foot, Nerta Masters, Grace Bassant and Teresa Berkers. You are reminded of the regu- lar shuffleboard that is held at the arena each Wednesday af- ternoon and evening. If you wish some good competition and much fellowship, do gather at the arena any Wednesday ei- ther afternoon or evening to see what itis all about. : At the regular meeting of the Blackstock Agricultural Society a report of the Tractor and Truck Pull showed a successful event once more. Plans were worked on for the second Koko- mo Beach Party which will be held on Saturday, July 29 at the Fairgrounds. This outdoor event will attract folk of all ages from the youngest right up to grandparents who can enjoy the great music that this young group of energetic singers and dancers provide. Advance tick- ets are available from Joyce Kelly or Jodie Duff or any mem- ber of the Fair Board, at $10 each. Tickets at the door will be $12. Kids under 12 are free. Plans for the fair on Aug. 27 were worked on as well.