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30- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 28, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Cs Rural Roots Jr. curlers hold last season event 'The Blackstock Junior Curl- ers had their final get-together on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Draw to the button winners were Came- ron Vernest, Elisha James, Joshua Walton, Meghan Kyte, Casie Shortridge and Brian Wonnacott. The Juniors im- proved each week and they will someday be excellent young curlers. Our thanks to Bill Lit- tlefair, Peggy Bredin, David Shearman and Sharon Logan who helped each week. At the Blackstock United Church on Sunday morning, the Kawartha Male Chorus thrilled the congregation with three outstanding anthems - a musical treat, indeed. The World Day of Prayer Ser- vice will be held at Nestleton Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Many from this community were among the huge crowd who attended the visitation and memorial service in honor of Mrs. Yvonne Christie last Tues- day and Wednesday. Mrs. Christie will be long remem- bered as a wonderful teacher at Blackstock High School as well as the politician at various lev- els of government and a volun- teer for many local organiza- tions. Indeed Yvonne will be sorely missed. Sympathy of the community goes to the family of Mrs. Es- ther Morelli of Lotus who died suddenly last week. Her son Bob has worked for many years at Trewin Farm Equipment. He and his wife and family live in Lotus while Esther's daughter Diane and her husband Bruce Rogers live on the Cartwright/ Manvers Townline. Esther will be greatly missed. It was interesting to hear that Tara Curl, daughter of Brad and Debbie Curl, was cho- sen athlete of the week for CKLY Lindsay. The Curl family lived for quite a number of years in the Cadmus area. To help celebrate 85 years of guiding, several guiders and girls from Blackstock District joined in on a Division All- Canada Campfire on Feb. 22 with the newly-formed Blue Heron Division. The event was held at the Garnet Rickard Complex in Bowmanville. Bun- ny Rowlands of the Arca Arts team led the campfire. Those at- tending received 85th crests in honor of the celebration. Arti- cles were given for the Gambia wish list. The event will defi- nitely be a memorable occasion for those attending. Congratulations to George and Brenda Bryant who cele- brated their 30th wedding anni- versary over the weekend. They were pleased to have Dwayne and Carol Bryant of Mitchell and Julie Bryant and Dieter Do- riet of Kanata visiting to help them celebrate the event. The 4-H is ready to start with a new club "Wearable Art" on Thursday, March 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Blackstock United Church. This club is open to anyone who is 10-21 years of age as of Jan. 1, 1995. For fur- ther information, call either Gail Johns at 986-4484 or Shei- la Shortridge at 986-4900. There were 8 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Vivian Kydd, Betty Hockly, Stuart Dorrell, Margaret Finney, Velma John- ston, Dorothy Archer and Helen Dorrell. Lucky draws were won by Vi Linton and Nerta Mas- ters. At the special meeting of the Agricultural Society several items of business were dealt with. Announcement of the an- nual Beach Party was made, to be held on July 29 at the Rec Complex, hopefully outdoors. A committee of Lawrence Van- Camp, Mark Graham and Craig Larmer was. struck to seek a new secretary/treasurer when Joyce Kelly retires in Jan. 1996. If you are interested, con- tact one of the committee mem- bers. The regular meeting of the Fair Board will be held on March 9, mark your calendars. So pleased to know that Mrs. Bertha McLaughlin has been released from hospital and is home again after her sick spell. Your many friends wish you continued improvement. Herman and Eunice Rodman of Little Britain will have caught up on Blackstock hap- penings after this weekend. On Saturday evening, Gerald and Joyce Kelly were dinner guests of the Rodmans while on Sun- day Eunice and Herman were dinner guests of Richard and Ruby VanCamp. 55th Anniversary celebration John and Betty Roth of Haydon celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Feb. 15 with family and friends. They were married in 1940 in Munich, Germany, and came to Canada 38 years ago. They are the parents of Helga and Walt Ecclestone of Millbrook, Monica and Ted Sandor of Oshawa, John Jr. and Lynn Haydon,and Mary and Hans Bostelman of View Lake, and grandparents of Patricia, Sywia, Kathy, Jennifer, David and Peter. Winter Fun Sunday i is March 19 Those who were fortunate enough to receive the Port Perry Star Weekender, could read my news column of last week. Otherwise, you missed out, as it was omitted in the mid week edition. Sorry, about that. Next Sunday, the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be cele- brated with Rev. Shirley Gale from Guelph as our visiting minister. Rev. Sheina Smith will be enjoying a few days in the sunny south. The Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary Socie- ty will meet on Wednesday af- ternoon of this week at 2 p.m. at the home of Lois Daw. The World Day of Prayer Ser- vice will be held in Brooklin United Church at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3. The members of Burns congregation are invit- ed to join with them for this ser- vice. Thursday night at 8 p.m. is euchre night again folks, for all those who enjoy an evening of euchre with friends. Come along and enjoy. Winter Fun Sunday will take place on March 19 following morning worship (which will be video-taped). Fun and refresh- ments at the Deakins with lots of outdoor activities, I'm sure. The next Wheels to Meals luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at noon at Many enjoyed pancake lunch Not much news called in for this week. Please remember to call us with birthdays, sports re- sults, etc. Happy Birthday wishes this week to Donna Kent, Kate Mac- Donald, Allan Wray, Frank Branton, Sandy McCully, Tracy Evans, Charlotte Brazeau. Church News - Last Sunday was Transfiguration Sunday. Rev. David Shepherd's sermon was "Up Times and Down Times With Jesus". The choir sang "Old Breath of Life" and Brad Hill read the scripture from Exodus 34 vs. 29-35. The pancake lunch which was prepared by the Sunday School teachers and students was enjoyed by many, after the service. Many thanks, with spe- cial thanks to the children who were seen cooking the pancakes and waiting on tables. Next Sunday is Sacrament of The Lord's Supper and the First Sunday of Lent. Greenbank and Seagrave UCW are having a World Day of Prayer service at Seagrave Church this Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Seagrave congregation meeting is on Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. preceded by a steward's meeting at 7 on Please call Ann San iford for next week's column, 985-9440. : Florence : Ashton -- St. Thomas' Memorial Hall, Brooklin. That was a hearty bowl of chicken soup we all enjoyed on Sunday after church. Sur min- ister prepared the soup which was served with all the bread you could eat (unbuttered) and that was lunch. We realize as we begin the Lenten season that there are many ais people in the world who do not even have a bowl of soup each day, and we are so blessed in 'many ways. A generous offering was gathered to assist the hun- gry people around the world." A newly formed Bible Study Group was formed a few weeks ago, and the attendance is in- creasing each Sunday with 18 present last Sunday. This group meets each Sunday following morning worship. Everyone is welcome tojoin in. On Saturday night, Theo and Joan Knight enjoyed dinner with Ken and Mary Knight and family at a nearby restaurant celebrating Theo's birthday. Toboggan fun postponed Snow! Snow! Because of the lack of it, the Sunday School once again postponed their fam- ily social tobogganing party. Those in charge of this event are still hoping, but will let every- one know by a phone call if nec- essary. The Fidelis Unit UCW will hold their March meeting on Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement. A video fea- turing Canada's missionaries at work will be part of the meet- ing. Visitors are most welcome. The Evening Unit UCW is holding their meeting on March 8 at 8 p.m. in the church base- ment. Guest speakers will be Rev. Grant and Marlene Rich- ardson of Sunderland. Please make a note of the change of date. All are welcome. March 1, Ash Wednesday, is the start of Lent and Green- bank Church is having a "mea- gre meal" in the church base- ment from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A donation to M. and S. Fund only. : ou know by now, the Greenbank Church is celebrat- ing its 100th Anniversary in 1996. As part of this event, the Evening Unit UCW is sponsor- ing a quilt as their Centennial Project. They ask you as mem- bers past and present to partici- pate in this historical event by adding your family's name to be embroidered on the quilt. A do- nation of $10 per household. Deadline of March 26. For fur- ther information, contact 985- 2006. Next Friday evening, March 3, is the monthly card part by 2 Greenbank Hall at 8 p.m. Eve- ryone is welcome to come and enjoy this social time and may- be win a prize. Thought for the week is a quote of Helen Keller's: The best educated human being is the one who understands most about the life in which he is placed.