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B10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 20, 1995 -- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" el R D> PORT PERRY STAR € URAL RoorTs ol this fall. 'Ashburn Florence 3X44] (e]p To begin this column, I would like to congratulate one of our local girls, Claire Griffin, who is a goaltender for Canada's Jr. {| Women's Lacrosse team, and has been selected to represent Canada this August which will be held in Philadelphia, PA. She will be competing with teams from Japan, Australia, Eng- E 1 land, Wales, Scotland, and the J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR WOLF PUPS TO JAPAN - Norm Phillips, owner of Northwood Exotic Animal Ranch near Seagrave, is seen here with two black Eastern Timber Wolves. The cubs are two of six born at the ranch about 7 weeks ago, and have been sold to a zoo in Japan. The zoo has also purchased to Arctic Wolves and a pair of Jaguars from Mr. Phillips. Work on a $150,000 expansion to the animal ranch gets underway" United States. Congratulations Claire, and all your Ashburn friends wish you the best of luck, and we will be eagerly awaiting the competition re- sultsin August. The iris show held last Mon- day night was somewhat disap- pointing with a small atten- dance and a much smaller number of entries on the show bench with only a total of 45 en- tries. Several classes in the iris section were without entries. I know in my own garden the iris were just coming into bloom a week ago, and now everythings bursting into bloom. Rosemary Dobson, Member of the Canadian Iris Society judged the show. She agreed we have had more spectacular shows. Carol Catton took the two special awards for the eve- ning. Her beautiful pink iris was the best iris specime. Also, her under water design, "Clear Thinking" was the best decora- tive. Joan Garland from Myrtle gave us an interesting talk on "herbs". Don't forget the Rose Show to be held on Wednesday, June 28. Please note this meeting will be held at the Masonic Hall across from the church in Brooklin. Al and Jean Foss will be visiting with us and will discuss growing and showing roses. It is interesting to note that 73 per cent cast their ballot at the Ashburn polling station on Rose show is on June 28 voting day. The W.M.S. meeting was held at the home of Florence Ashton, with president Ruth Oliver chairing the meeting. Lois Daw was in charge of the devotions. The hymn, "Jesus Shall Reign" was sung. Ray Death led in our study in the book of James. Bernice Gardener hosted the Ladies' Bible Class on Wednes- day evening. The singing of "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savi- our" was sung. Exodus 33 vs. 1- 14 was read by Joan Knight. Al- dine Wick chose as her medita- tion, "The Presence of the Holy Spirit'. Joan led in prayer. "Have Thine Own Way" was sung. Grace Hopkins was in charge of the study from Psalm 42 vs. five and six. Lovely re- freshments were served by the hostess. Sheila Parrott and Florence Ashton enjoyed the Geritol Fol- lies at Hamilton Place last Wednesday. Hope all the fathers enjoyed their special day with families and loved ones. Try to keep cool this week! Sunday was a special day just for Dear Nestleton Here it is June 20 and what enjoyable weather we've had. Soon June will just be a memo- ry! Father's Day Thought Trust all fathers enjoyed their special day this past Sunday, June 18. A special day set aside to honor dear old dad -- whether young or older. On Sunday he would reign supreme in his home; his every wish would be Blackstock W.l. met By Lois Luke, PRO On June 7 the Blackstock W.I. met at the United Church with 14 members and three visitors from Nestleton welcomed by President Mrs. Pat Sleep. The W.I. Grace was sung and a deli- cious lunch served by Mrs. R. McLaughlin and her committee. The theme was Education with Mrs. R. McLaughlin, con- venor. Roll Call - Name a Cana- dian Woman of distinction was well answered. The motto - Bet- ter to try and fail than to be afraid and do nothing. The pro- gram was a quiz to test our knowledge of women in Canadi- an History who have made their mark on our country - Charlotte Whitton. Emily Stowe, Cairne Wilson, Mary Ann Shadd, Ber- tha Wilson. President Pat Sleep called the meeting to order with the re- peating of the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The minutes and various reports were brought forward. The Test Yourself Quiz was answered. Pat Sleep read an article about founder Adelaide Hoodless and Carol Thornton read a poem, "Don't Fail" and an amusing sto- ry of a man's impression of a W.I. wife. The enjoyable evening closed with the singing of O Canada by Lois Luke. If you have a recent graduate in your family please let me know details of the convocation to beincluded in this column. granted and he would be show- ered with cards, gifts, telephone. calls and so forth by the family. The emotions of being a father never changes - the joy and love and closeness between a dad and his family is just super! He 18 a rock to lean on - he is abso- lutely indispensible! Birthday Celebrated Marg. Baumchen of McKee Road had a nice birthday cele- bration at the home of neighbor Neta Fish, Edgerton Road. Marg.'s sister Myrtle Waters of Warkworth, Ontario, was with her sister, as well, to help her celebrate! Very warmest wishes Marg.! U.C.W. Evening Meeting The U.C.W. members met at the home of Yvonne Priebe in Caesarea with nine members present. Leader Janice MacK- enzie welcomed all and read "The purpose of the U.C.W." and a poem "Slow me down Lord." Anne Emerson led the wor- ship service with scripture from Isaiah 55: 10-13 verses, and spoke on the Environment - fol- lowed by prayer. The program consisted of an excellent talk by Mrs. Anne Wanninkhof of Port Perry, who gave an interesting resume about the Food Bank and how itis operated. Business Period Many items of business were- discussed as follows: 1. Sand- wiches for an anniversary. 2. What to serve for our turn re the first Thursday of the month. 3. The outing in July - a meal and the show at the Academy Thea- tre - Lindsay, after members no- tify Jean Williams about attend- ing. 4. Our Sunday Church Service will be held the 10th of November at the usual time and Blackstock U.C.W. are invited to attend. During the social hour a de- lightful lunch was served with veggies and a dip - cake topped with whipped cream and lemo- nade to drink. To close - all re- peated the Mizpah Benediction in unison. A fine meeting! Nestleton United Church On the Second Sunday after Pentecost with a warm sunny day June 18 - also "Father's Day" with Norm and Bernice Mairs greeting at the door, a very good attendance of wor- shippers, but we did miss the children. Carol Mairs was the able pianist! Rev. David Shearman con- ducted the service and opened with the approach followed by confession and hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" was sung. Many new hymns were intro- duced by the minister and he left a good message for all to take home. The scripture was read by Bernice Mairs. A very lovely duet "My Trib- ute" was sung by Regenia Walk- er and Shirley Jackson with our pianist Carol Mairs at the pia- no. Offering received by Norman and Robert Mairs. Service closed with "The Lord's Prayer," -a hymn - Benediction and sing- Old Dad ing "Until We Meet Again." Nestleton Presbyterian Church A service to acknowledge do- nations and dedications of me- morials was held in Cadmus, Presbyterian Church, conduct- ed by Rev. Wm. Fairley. Joyce Taylor played the organ for the appropriate hymn and the Sun- day School sang two numbers accompanied by Cathie-Joyce- Huggett, on guitar. The ushers were Barney McCabe and Gra- 'ham Ham and a good number of visitors attended. After the reading of a list of donations, church furnishings, etc., a plaque in memory of George Scott was received, followed by a plaque from the Cecil Wilson family in memory of Cecil M. Wilson. Responsive Psalm reading was No. five, and scripture read- ings were from I Kings 21, and Luke 7. Holy Communion will be dispensed on Sunday, June 2bat1la.m. In ther sermon, Rev. Fairley spoke of Memories...and Memo- rials. This congregation dates back 150 years and a special an- niversary celebration will be held Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell, guest minister. Following the service, every- one enjoyed a time of fellowship and refreshment in the Sunday School room, which had been decorated with displays of church history, and former min- 1sters, and student ministers pictures.