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rE J 30- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 13, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > PORT PERRY STAIR LL Roo E----------L URA Grads' season is here once again Blackstock The months of May and June are traditionally the time for Graduations. Congratulations to Richard Green who received his Bache- lor of Science in Agriculture with Honors from Chancellor Lincoln Alexander of the Uni- versity of Guelph on Friday. Those attending Convocation Exercises were his parents Don and Marjorie Green and his two sisters Marilyn Green and Nan- cy Thompson. Richard is em- ployed with Greendale Farm Equipment in Omemee. Congratulations to Dan Hill who graduated on Saturday, June 10 from Durham College in Entertainment Administra- tion. Attending Convocation Ex- ercises were his parents Peter and Kathy Hill, his Grandpa Hill from Orillia, John, Gail, Shawn and Bryan McNamara from Blackstock, Aunt Sue from Whitby and Aunt Donna and Uncle Ken from Uxbridge. Dan is working part-time at Long and McQuade's in Oshawa. The publicis invited to attend the opening of the Habitat area at Cartwright Central on Thurs- day, June 29 at 9 a.m. Many stu- dents and teachers along with the assistance of parents have worked hard designing this area, planting wildflowers, bushes, plants and trees. They have created a special "learning environment" and hope to at- tract insects, birds, and wildlife. This is the retirement time for principal Don Real of Cart- wright Central Public School. A Retirement Tea will be held in his honour on June 20 from 7-9 p.m. at CCPS with the publicin- vited to attend to wish Don well in the future. Ellen and Doug Beal have re- turned home from a fabulous two week trip to Greece and Turkey in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary. They saw the virgin Mary's home, St. Luke's tomb at Ephe- sus and other Biblical sites. They visited Kusadasi, Turkey as well as the Islands of Crete, Patmos and Santorrini. Ellen and Doug enjoyed one week on the Island of Rhodes. An abso- lutely wonderful holiday (and belated honeymoon). On Sunday afternoon a fine crowd attended the annual Dec- oration service held at the Un- jon Cemetery with Rev. Fairley guest speaker. The cemetery looked lovely with the many flowers adding to its' fine ap- pearance. About forty members of the Ferguson families gathered at the home of Cheryl and Brian Dedong and family following Decoration service for a pot luck dinner and a fine time of visiting together. On Monday, June 5 the annu- al Blackstock District Girl Guide Banquet and awards night was held at the Recreation Centre. Welcome by District Commissioner Pat Obstfeld was followed by the singing of O Canada. The Toast to the Guide Movement given by Glenna MacLeod was replied to by Mi- randa Wylie. The Toast to the Mothers by Carla McLaughlin was replied to by Deb Crouter. Following the singing of the Grace Johnny Appleseed a deli- cious chicken dinner was en- joyed. District Commissioner Patin- troduced the Head Table and the Guiders. Several door prizes were won by some lucky folk. The awards ceremony began with the presentation of Canada Cord to Shauna Hassall, Jada MacLeod and Michelle Wylie with presentations by the Unit, District Division, Province, MP Shepherd and their parents. The following Brownies flew up to Guides - Kaitlin Almack, Nicole Beechey, Jessica Hud- son, Janice Kadowaki, Mary VanCamp, Erin Wylie from Blackstock, Megan Jones and Brittany Sims from Caesarea. The following from Caesarea Pack advanced to Guides - Ash- ley Deveau, Kayla Evans, Rene MacLeod, Katie Peleikis and Sarah Woods. The following Guides advanced - Amy Aldred, Emily Brown, Gineen Collins, Lindsay Evanoff and Alison Ka- dowaki while Shauna Hassall, Jada MacLeod and Michelle Wylie advanced from the Path- finders. Heather Goulding ad- vanced from Rangers. Gifts of appreciation were giv- en to retiring Guiders Anne Ma- rie Williams, Sharon Goulding, and Liz Henderson. Shirley Dingman received her five year service pin and Leanna Lang and Kim Popowich received Stage 1 training. Julie Obstfeld received a gift to be used on her exchange to Mexico. Rev. David Shearman pre- sented Religion in Life Badges - Stage 1 - Mary VanCamp and Sherri Zeidman; Stage 2 -Sarah Rickey and Stage 4 - Meghan Kyte and Sarah Stapley. The evening closed with Taps and Dismissal with the invita- tion to any who would like to be- come leaders next year to con- tact Pat Obstfeld. TS_ JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR A SPECIAL MASS was held at Immaculate Conception church last Thursday night to mark the installation of officers for the Catholic Women's League. Clockwise from left are: Mary Kreisz-Balling, Anita Mazzarolo, Annne Davies, Diann Dunn, Else Schillings, Joanna Kersten, Theresa Martens, Rinie Bouwmeester, Josephine H and Noreen Di Tomasso. Storm leaves residents in dark Weather! It's too hot, now it's too cool. I hope you survived the storm on Wednesday evening. Five families in the east part of Greenbank on Cragg Rd. were without hydro for 12 hours. Oth- ers were left to clean up mud and debris from flooding. There were reports of some damaged crops by hail at Saintfield and there was damage by wind and water. It seems the further north you went the worse the storm got. Let's hope that there are no more storms of that mag- nitude this summer. Many of Greenbank congre- gation attended Sunday School Anniversary at Pinedale on Sunday. Although small in numbers, under the leadership of Wilma Smith, the children presented a very inspiring wor- ship service. Next Sunday, June 18, church and Sunday School re- sumes at Greenbank at 11 a.m. Also don't forget the Youth Group's breakfast on Father's Day. So get your tickets as soon as possible as they need to know how many to prepare for. There will be a congregation meeting on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. at the church. Plan to attend this meeting. Brian, Janice and Katelyn Lee and the Youth Group at- tended Sunday School Anniver- sary Service at Nestleton where the "Puppets" were the special guests. Have you been to Country Acres Driving Range, Port Perry and try to qualify by hit- ting a golf ball closest to the 150 yard target green? Tickets are four balls for $5 and are availa- ble from the Chicken Coop, Wil- liamsons Pontiac, Marlin Trav- el or Country Acres. This is proving to be fun and the pro- ceeds go to the Greenbank Lions Club and their many projects, and you could also win a chance at our 60 prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee spent the weekend in Kingston at- tending a get together of award house trailer owners. There was 115 units in attendance. While there they toured the Thousand Islands. Keith and Brenda Gibson are the proud grandparents of a granddaughter, Emma, born ay 16 to Denise (Gibson) and Ken Sleeper of Cambridge. Con- gratulations. Ross and Marie Cookman are enjoying a visit with cousins Herb and Mabel Schrader of Calgary, Alberta. On Wednesday, June 21 the Women's Institute have made plaips to tour Parkwood Estate "in Oshawa and lunch at a near- by restaurant with a short meet- ing to follow at the home of Jean Hunter. If you would like to go please let Jean know by Mon- day, June 19 so we can make reservations for lunch and car pool. We would like to leave from the church by 10 a.m. It was so nice to see so many fans out last Thursday evening at the Greenbank Gamblers game, but there still is room for more. So come out to the park this Thursday, June 15 when the Gamblers host Scarborough. Royals. The second annual Y:M.C.A. Summer Camp will start in July for three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a charge of $10 per child. This year the camp will have the use of the new pavillion in Ianson Park. There will be arts, crafts, games, hiking, silly days and trips. The leadership will be stu- dents ¢f the community and will be trained in C.P.R. So, if you are interested or would like to register call 985-2825 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thought for the week: Happi- ness is a habit - cultivate it. alley, Margot Bain,