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26- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 7, 1995 i M------------------------ rr ---- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" » RURA OTS Last Friday the people of Cae- sarea and surrounding area were sorry to see the post office close. We are all very thankful -+to Gloria Parson for her warm smile she had for us all each day. Whether the weather was hot or cold or the place was over- crowded she always had a friendly greeting. We extend our warmest thanks and best' wishes for your next excitingen- deavor. families. The funeral was held last Friday. Well, most of the ice huts are off the lake and all put away for another year. With that mild g three weeks in January the fish- ermen got short changed this year due to the ice being unsafe. etter luck next year. Two weeks ago I saw robins like everyone else. This week I noticed one back picking at my flowering crab tree. The sad part there, was no food. That iller frost we had last spring distroyed the blossoms which resulted in little or no plumbs, pears, apples or cherries. I cut up some apples and put them on the picnic table. Friday I saw 12 to 16 morning doves flying around our area. One couple al- ways build their next at eye lev- el in our blue spruce year after year. Saying of the week re free- om: Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own mind. Joke of the week: The ship- wrecked Mariner had spent sev- eral years on a deserted island. Then one day he was thrilled to see a ship off shore and a small- er vessel pulling out toward him. When the boat grounded on the beach the officer in charge handed the marooned sailor a bundle of newspapers and told him, "with the cap- tain's complements." He said to read through these and let us know if you still want to be res- cued. AL Ro Residents sad to see post office close | Bm he ¥ fare well Malcolm - silver. ) A welcome boost Port Perry reflexologist Brenda Stevenson made a $90 do- . ote, - At the present time the post S office is located in the Sunny- = 0 Re side Market with Jan Martin assisting. Our village lost a great little lady this past week in the pass- ing of Colette McGillivary. Our deepest sympath is extended to her husband Ross and the re- maining families. Service is on Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Wagg Funeral Home. Colette was our post mistress for a number of years operating "from her home a few doors north of the fire hall. She was al- ways on our Regatta's annual levy collection team and each year she would say yes, but next year get some of the young peo- ple out. She always did a great Job and I was always able to get her to take up the challenge. We always had a lot of fun getting her to agree to serve again. The second sad note I have this week is the passing of Ho- ward Lee who has been in poor health for many years. We all know his loving wife Dorothy who is so active in many things in the community of Nestleton, Blackstock and Caesarea. Our most sincere condolances to the aters These next two weeks with the school break will see many families away for an extended holiday or away on day trips. We hope that weather is fine to contribute to the fun of the break, both for those away and also to the stay-at-homers. Recently the young skaters of the Blackstock Figure Skating Club have been attending com- petitions in which they have done very well. A week ago a group competed at the Unicorn Fair at the Civic Auditorium in Oshawa. Six medals were won. Congratulations to Jessica McLaughlin who won gold, to Lindsay Darnley who won sil- ver, Adam Stapley - gold, Catherine DeJong - gold; Bran- di McLaughlin - gold and Erin re All At Guaranteed Low Prices UNITED CARPET? Largest Carpet Selection in Scugog Township and a member of the largest carpet buying group in Canada FAMOUS Levolor" 24 BLINDS VERTICALS * VENETIANS PLEATED SHADES be me HOMESTEAD by Ballard & Carnegie e. HWY.7AEAST- PORT PERRY 985-2451 or 985-2157 _s GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES e ANNUAL RATES ° Rates subject to change without notice SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES This past Saturday a group attended a competition at Man- vers Mini Blades with the fol- lowing results: Celine Hunter, bronze; Brooke McLaughlin, bronze; Brandi McLaughlin, sil- ver; Kristen Mark, silver; Catherine DeJong, fourth; Alli- son Malcom, fourth; Krista Lane, bronze; Angela Drew, fourth; Adam Stapley, gold and Lindsay Darnley, bronze. Con- gratulations to these achievers. The skaters at the Blackstock Club are working very hard pre- paring for their Skating Carni- val which will be held at the lo- cal arena on Sunday, April 2 in the afternoon. Plan now to at- tend. : Esther Kelly of Feversham spent the weekend with her parents Gerald and Joyce Kelly. On Saturday afternoon, Marie Gibson, Noreen Malcolm, Es- ther and Joyce Kelly attended a bridal shower in honor of Lynda Parsons. This shower was held at the home of Emma Crawford in Cobourg and was co-hosted by Emma and Esther. Friends from university as well as fami- ly friends attended. A pleasant social time was enjoyed. There were 10 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Charlie Staple- ton, Bernice Wells, Meta Swain, Clara Warren, Pat Porrill, George Harper and Thomas Manns. Lucky draws were won by Clara Warren, Jean Porrill, Gary Nottingboom, May Shor- tridge, Hazel Plitz and Helen Dorrell. Barry VanCamp enjoyed the weekend in Syracuse, New York, visiting a friend whom he had met at the Royal Winter air. On Wednesday evening, it - was Public Speaking Night at the Lions' Club regular meet- ing. Winners in the two catego- ries were Sarah Stapley and Abby McLaughlin. Other con- testants were Julie Obstefd, Lisa Parsons, Catherine De Jong, Brandi McLaughlin and Amy Aldred. Congratulations to all of these young ladies for doing such a great job at their speeches. Judges for the compe- tition were Kelly Gatchell, El- len Martyn and Gordon Paisley. The winners and the other con- testants won books as their prizes. nation to Anne Wanninkhof of the Operation Scugog food bank last week. She collected $10 from treatments on Mon- days in February. RC It is March break for two weeks for the Durham Board of Education so please watch out for children playing. Don't forget to look up the activities planned at the Scu- gog Arena from March 6 to 10. Scugog Island Women's Institute Helen Redman's niece, Karen Hewson from Burling- ton, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Scugog Island Women's In- stitute on March 15 at 8 p.m. at the Island Hall. Karen is the Curator of the Canadian: Golf Assoc. Museum at Glen Abbey Golf Course and she" will be speaking on the im- portance of sports in our heri- tage. Scugog Island United Church The flowers that adorned the sanctuary on Sunday morning were placed in memory of Flo Demara. The funeral was on Saturday and our sympathy is extended to the Demara family. Penny Pettypiece and Em- ily Davis participated in the | | Lenten Liturgy. The United Church Ob- server subscriptions are due so please give Sandy a call at 9865-4454 if you are interest- edin subscribing this year. The Moms and Tots will continue to meet during the month of March on Mondays from 10 to 11:30 am. at| S.I.U.C. . The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, March 7 at 1:30 | p.m. The Ministry and Person- nel Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 7 at 8 p.m. atS.I1.U.C. : Choir practice will be held on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The Nursing Home service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sun- day, March 12. Everyone is welcome to join Elaine for this service. The Youth Group will be helping Elaine and then they will enjoy a bowling party following the service. The Communion Service has been changed to March The Elders will meet on Monday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. atS.I.U.C. : The - Sunday School and Support Group will meet on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. : Please mark your calen- dars accordingly. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. AYA SIR AN KYd & I «a 1 Real Of fieos Estate. Corporate & Commercial Law ' A DIVISION OF CRESSBROOK FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD. 250 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY "Serving Scugog for Over 15 Years" PHONE 985-3832 At the Friday morning as- sembly at the Cartwright Cen- tral Public School, Ken Lee and Bill Ingram, on behalf of the Blackstock and District Lions : ii Club, donated 15 books that Shlain had been left from the competi- RUT BEB) BH A) tion, to the school library. Municipal & Development Law. 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