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ws) A ------=-- EE ---------------- -- . -- ee... 18- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 7, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Rural. RoorTs DAVID STELL/PORT PERRY STAR Top speakers There was plenty of electrifying elocution last Wednesday night when the Blackstock Lions held their public speaking night for primary students at the Blackstock hall. Here Inter- mediate champ Sarah Stapley (left) and Junior winner Abby McLaughlin celebrate their success. Pancake breakfast from Epsom-Utica United Church. The Outreach News committee will meet on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Paul and Shirley Baster. Board members will meet on Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Epsom Church. Full atten- dance is encouraged. Congregational pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. in Epsom Church, at which time a farewell will be bid to the Bertrand family who are moving to Haliburton. Cost is $3 adults and $2 children. March 12 Lenten service with communion will be held in Ep- som Church starting at 11 a.m. The UCW March meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14 in Epsom Church starting with dessert and refreshments at 1 p.m. All ladies of the congre- gation are invited. Congratulations to Andrea Sutherland on her first place winning at the Sunderland Mu- sic Festival for her flute solo. I understand that the band from her school, Cawker Public School, also came in first. This Friday is euchre night in Utica Hall starting at 8 p.m. All are invited to come on out. The Utica Hall Board held their annual meeting on Sun- day with a little more interest being shown from members of the community. Township councillor Doug Moffatt ran the election of officers. All who were present agreed to be acting members. Added to the present at church March 12 board were Rod McKay who agreed to be chairman, Judy Taylor, Rob McDonald, Dale Slack and Nora Heffering. They will join Bruce Houghland, Ste- phen Aked, Georgina Sutcliffe, Judy MacSween, Merv Storie, Joanne Richardson and yours truly and Mr. Moffatt stated his wish to be an active member also. Congratulations to Gary Evans who held the official opening of his new Co- Operators Insurance Office in Uxbridge this week. We wish he and Debbie every success. Elmer and Ruth Wilson re- port a good winter holiday at their home in Florida. Welcome back. Ross and Barbara Evans have returned from New Zea- land and Australia. They at- tended the conference of the As- sociated Country Women of the World in Christchurch, New Zealand. Seventy-nine nations are members, of which 48 were represented there by 750 wom- en and nearly 200 husbands. The theme of the conference was "Challenges of a Changing World". The conference was hosted by Women's Division Federated Farmers of New Zea- land. Federated Women's Insti- tute of Canada is an associated member of A.C.W.W. and the Associated Country Women of the World have representation at United Nations. The new president elected is Mrs. Lyndsay Hacket-Pain, United Kingdom. Following the conference, the Evans joined their tour host and report an in- teresting time as they explored New Zealand and Australia. We are pleased that Gloria Eng Oravac is home from hospi- tal and continues to do much therapy. I'm very pleased to report that Grace Kirk has now been moved from Toronto to Commu- nity Memorial Hospital where I'm sure she will be looking for- ward to visits from her family and friends. Well! March is moving along. Here we are into a brand new week - we have had our share of wintry | weather but we'll look for- ward to the first day of spring - March 21 - a season of hope, joy and cheer and beauty all around us. God never sends the winter without the pleas- ure of spring! Warmest wishes to the Cawker twins - Arthur of Sudbury and \lan of Oshawa. We trust each one of you had a great celebra- tion on March 6...and may you both have many more joyous occasions to look for- ward to! Welcome home from the sunny south to George and Della Skerratt of Port Perry. Very best wishes to Della for improved health! 'For all those in hospital or nursing home from this area - When I hear of your clouds of gray - Have turned into skies of blue - I sincerely want to say - My sky will be sunny too! Very warmest wishes to you all! Sincere sympathy to Doro- thy Lee and her family in the passing of her beloved hus- band Howard Lee. He will be sadly missed by family and many friends! Nestleton United Church A fine service - First in World Day of Prayer held Lent at Nestleton United with a smaller number in at- tendance. Arthur and Barb Weir were the friendly greet- ers. Rev. David Shearman con- ducted the service opening with the Approach followed by prayer. David really enchanted the Sunday School children during the story period, then giving the congregation many good thoughts re: - giv- ing our thanks to God - tying same in with scripture read by Arthur Weir. Responsive reading was from Pslam 91: 1-2,9-16. Many beautiful hymns were a part of this fine ser- vice played by our fine organ- ist Karen Yellowless. Offering received by Den- nis Yellowlees and Chuck Hill. The Sacrament of Com- munion was held with Ar- thur Weir and Chuck Hill as- sisting the minister, Rev. Da- vid Shearman. of Service closed with Doxol- ogy, hymn, Benediction and Go Now In Peace with three- fold Amen. Members enjoyed coffee or tea, and a tasty lunch at the close ofthe service. World Day of Prayer Ser- - vice The World Day of Prayer Service was held at Nestle- ton Presbyterian Church on Friday,March 3 at 2 p.m. The service began with a welcome and introduction by the ladies of the host church. Readers from St. Berna- dettes Parish, Blackstock Anglican, Blackstock United and the Nestleton United - continued the service. Mrs. Fairley sang a lovely solo and Rev. Fairley deliv- ered a very thought provok- ing message dealing with the theme "The Earth is a House for all People." A delicious lunch followed and a social hour enjoyed by all present. "Friendship" Friendship is like a hearth-fire burning...a softly glowing place apart...where one from outer chill return- ing...may pause awhile to warm his heart! by Irene Hansing Friend...a simple word of no great worth to measure. "I have a friend"...a simple phrase - but what a priceless treasure! (unknown) Nestleton Presbyterian Church The congregation assem- bled in the Nestleton Presby- terian Church at 11 a.m., with Rev. Wm. Fairley in the pulpit. The organist was Joyce Taylor, and Graham Ham and Oliver Rohrer were ushers. : Responsive Psalm was #63 and scripture readings were from Isaiah 65 and Luke 3. The floral arrangements were a memorial to the late Howard Lee placed by the family. af In the sermon, Rev. Fair- ley spoke of the recent be-- reavement in two families of the congregation. The power and glory of God should be felt in all as- pects of our lives, and with our sympathy and love we can comfort and support each other. Lent, the Sacrament of Holy Communion was celebrated at Burns with Rev. Dr. Shirley Gale of Guelph as our guest minister. The choir sang "We are the "Family". A pot luck luncheon was served following the service, which gave opportu- nity for everyone to have a chat with Shirley. It was nice to have her with us again. The Wheels to Meals lunch- eon will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at noon at St. Thomas' Memorial Hall, Brooklin. The Ladies Bible Class will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Joan Knight. There was a good number turned out for euchre last - Thursday night, with 14 tables. Ladies first prize went to No- reen Hill, second Aleta Steel. Mens first Art Richardson, sec- ond Art Moore. Lone hands Pat- rick Rosnak. Share the wealth Noreen Hall and Ray Porter. Lucky door prize winners George Harper and Elma Gib- hre is on son. Next euchre will be on March 16 at the Community Centre. Bruce and Marilyn Searle of Kedron visited with Doug and Florence Ashton on Wednesday evening. Arnold Ashton visited with March 16 his parents over the weekend. Arnold is presently teaching meteorology at Cornwall. Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays in March in our area. I think we should all gather together for a big birthday party. Birthday party Sunday Best wishes and safe holidays to all the Durham students who are getting an extended holiday this year compliments of Pre- mier Rae. As we are approaching mid- March, we are reminded that the ice fishing season is over and that the ice will soon be breaking up. We had area visi- tors this weekend and they tell us that the ice is different this yearin that all areas didn't com- pletely freeze and that there are several areas on the lake that are still open. Everyone is invited to an 80th birthday party honoring Bill Colwell on Sunday, March 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the Seagrave United Church. Best wishes only. appy birthday this week to Bill Colwell, Diane Puckrin and Kevin Puckrin. Seagrave Church News On the first Sunday of Lent the First Lenten Candle was ex- tinquished by the MacDonald family, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was also observed. he choir sang "In Remem- brance of Me" and the Sunday School theme was "A Time of Preparation - To Understand the Meaning of the Season of Lent". What does it mean to grow through Lent? Rev. David hepherd's sermon was "Lead us not into temptation - but de- liver us fromewvil". Seagrave congregation meet- ing is this Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. at the church, preced- ed by the Steward's meeting at p.m. That's it for this week, please call Diane Cooke at 985-3722 with news for next week.