The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

RAAT Wt RE Weds xR 0 30- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 16,, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" a it = a A A Ah vy R D> PORT PERRY STAR URAL 4 Roots JEFF MITCHELU/PORT PERRY STAR GETTING READY: Lee-Ann Wray of Seagrave, a member of the Uxbridge-Scugog Pony Club, prepares for competition with friend Duchess Sunday morning at the fairgrounds in Port Perry. The local club hosted the event, part of the Prince Philip Games. The club is hosting another major event at the fairgrounds Saturday, May 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Day was a tribute to mothers Nestleton Mabel (of:17] (=; Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, a very important day. Moth- ers possess incredible wisdom and each one has wonderful in- 'sight and skill. In each human heart is that special corner which only a mother can fill. She is a chef, a homemaker, a repair- man, a nurse, a teacher, a gar- dener, and best of all, she's God's greatest invention, and someone who loves you. All of this, plus much, much more. Trust mothers everywhere had avery happy day. Sympathy Extended Saddened to learn of the pass- ing of Bertha McLaughlin of Nestleton and deepest sympa- thy to members of the family. A very warm, friendly person who will be deeply missed by all! Some Words Like and Dislike Honesty is a good word - we need honesty in high places! Ex- ample is a word we should all know well - a splendid word! Greed - 1 dislike; anyone can have a second home, a second ar, a second TV. All it requires is a second job, second mortgage of and second wind! Nestleton United Church A packed house for the Fifth Sunday of Easter - Christian Family Sunday. Joanne and Laurie Malcolm were the greet- ers at the door. The service in charge of Rev. David Shearman led off with the Call to Worship and hymn "Love Divine", fol- lowed by confession. The choir duet, Regenia Walker and Shirley Jackson, sang a lovely duet for Mother's Day, "Faith of Our Mothers", with Karen Yellowlees at the pi- ano. Rev. David Shearman brought a fine message on Hope - the hereafter will be what we pictured it would be. Scripture read by Joanna Malcolm. The Baptismal ceremony was conducted by Rev. Shearman with elder Janice MacKenzie as- sisting. Baptized were: Mark John Kohler, son of Steve and Arlene Kohler of Chatham, On- tario; Andrea Ruth Irene Ste- phenson and MacKenzie Terry Short Stephenson, daughter and son of Terry and Debbie Ste- phenson of Morris Lane, Nestle- ton. Offering received by David Malcolm. Service closed with Benedi- tion, Prayer and Until We Meet Again sung, Cartwright High School A Spring Tea, Tuesday, May 30, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., is of interest to the senior citizens from our community who are cordially invited to a spring tea I at the school. Light refresh- ments will be served and the school bands and other musical groups will perform. Seniors are asked to register by calling the school at 986-4241 by May 26. A good opportunity to meet your friends and hear some good mu- sic. Family News Son Grant Cawker of Oshawa was a Saturday luncheon guest at the farm to visit his mother Mabel re Mother's Day. After lunch, Grant accomplished a lot by helping mom with many tasks she couldn't handle. It was very much appreciated. He left for home in mid-afternoon. On Sunday, nice to have Alan and Eleanor Cawker of Oshawa for Mother's Day lunch. After a great time of visiting and remi- niscing, they left for home. They had other appointments in Oshawa. Nestleton Presbyterian Church The regular service at the Presbyterian Church was con- ducted by Rev. Wm. Fairley on the theme of Mother's Day. The ushers were Sandra Sorley and Mabel Rohrer, and Shirley Scott was the organist. The Sunday School class was taught by Krista and Peggy Jones. Rev. Fairley spoke on family life, following the Scripture from Genesis 16, the story of Ab- ram's wife and the handmaid Sarai. Regular service at 11 next Sunday. a.m. Ashburn Florence 5X01 (e]p] Hope all mothers enjoyed their special day with family on Sunday. In a few weeks, we hon- or fathers. Saturday was moving day for our minister, Rev. Sheina Smith, who moved into her house in north Oshawa. Many from the congregation were on hand to assist. On Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. 1s the Brooklin Horticultural Plant Auction to be held at Grass Park at Brooklin. Mem- bers and non-members are urged to contribute plants to be sold. 'Also, it is important to identify your plant material. Ken Brown will be on hand as the auctioneer, so it promises to be lots of fun as well as a great opportunity to buy some new and interesting plants for your garden. On Wednesday, May 24, is the regular meeting of the Horticul- tural Society to be held at Brooklin United Church at 8 p.m; also holding the Spring Flower Show. Guest speaker for the evening will be Marjorie Ma- - son-Hogue who will be speaking on Xerascape Gardening. Come Plant auction is on out and find out, along with the rest of us, what this mysterious form of gardening is all about. | The Eleanor Knight Group of | the Women's Missionary Socie- | ty met at the home of Ray Death | recently. President Ruth Oliver chaired the meeting. We opened by singing "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You". Philippians 4 vs. 4- 9 was read by Ruth, followed with devotions and prayer. "What a Friend we Have in Je- sus" was sung. Florence Ashton was in charge of the Bible study from 1 Samuel Chap. 1 - Han- nah, the praying mother. The Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Aldine Wick last Wednesday evening. The meet- ing opened with the singing of "Moment by Moment". Scrip- ture from Philippians 4:10-20 was read by Sheila Parrott. Meditation by the president was titled "God is a big God" based on verse 19. Sheilaled in prayer. "How Great Thou Art" was sung. Lexie Pettus continued in our study in the Psalms - Psalm 42 vs. 4. Aldine served lovely re- freshments and tea. Visiting with Bernice and Jean Gardner were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilcock, Uxbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Parrender, Greenbank and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Westfall, Hamilton. Gary and Erlyne Young re- cently returned home from a trip to Holland, accompanied by Fred and Audrey Young, Brook- lin, who joined in the celebra- tions for the war veterans in Holland. Fred served in Holland during the war. I'm sure it was an overwhelming experience for im. Rabies clinic in June During a dull and rainy day last Thursday, Dave Jamieson took his son Chris, Rob Bredin, and Scott Pachicco to Glen Ab- bey to golf for the day. The boys had been there last year for the Canadian Open and felt that they would like to try their luck. Everyone golfed well and they were all impressed with the at- tention they received from the course management. What a dedicated parent Dave is. Better health is wished for Les Beacock who is in the hospi- tal suffering from a heart at- tack. We all wish him the best. The entire Prince Albert Church was treated to a duet by Beth Willes on the organ and Melissa Pereman on the flute. This was a special Mother's Day present to both of their mothers who were in the congregation. Linda McMillan entertained her family on Sunday to cele- brate her mother's birthday. It was nice that it cleared up so that the smokers didn't have to light upin the rain. Last Thursday there were 15 tables at euchre. The winners were Pat Norton, Verna Slute, Norman Geer, Merv Storrey, El- sie Pogue, and Erin Kydd. The lucky draw winners were Pat Norton, Norman Geer and Grant Bright. There will be a Rabies Clinic at the Prince Albert Hall on June 17. Please stay tuned for further notices. Here is something to mark on your calendar. There will be a talent auction later this fall. We're telling you now so that you will have time to get those crafty items ready. Any news call me at 985-7046.