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16- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 20, 1996 -a "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" RuURrAL Roots Blackstock against Port Perry in 'Golden Slider' spiel honor of Lynn McLaughlin and P:m. at the CE Room of the her groom-to-be Jim McPhail United Church. IS(OJEY A&I DI EIESST MVE: Jean Ferguson closed the ston, Pearl Moore, Thomas Blackstock Our community was sad- dened on Sunday with the news of the passing of a wonderful lady, Mrs. Margaret VanCamp from complications of the inju- ries suffered from a fall before Christmas. Margaret had con- tinued to enjoy her involvement in her family, her church, the Women's Institute and other community activities even though she was in her late eighties and lived alone. She will be greatly missed. Sympa- thy is extended to her son Rich- ard and Ruby VanCamp and their family and to her daugh- ter Rev. Doreen VanCamp who has a charge in Yorkton, Sas- katchewan. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday af- ternoon at the Blackstock Unit- ed Church. Joyce Wright of Brampton visited her aunt Mrs. Edith McLaughlin over the weekend. She and Edith visited another aunt, Mrs. Mary McLaughlin in Fenelon Falls on Saturday. Pleased to report that Edith is feeling much better now. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the Open House on Sunday afternoon in held at the St. John's Anglican Parish Hall. Lynn and Jim plan to be married on March 2 at St. John's Anglican Church. Our community will miss Ken and Earlene Layton and family who moved last week to Campbellford area. Best wishes to you all in your new location. The public is invited to the Golden Slider Curling event which will be held at the Black- stock arena on Monday eve- ning, Feb. 26. This annual con- test pits the best of the Port Perry Men Curlers against three teams of Blackstock men. The "Golden Slider" has been in Port Perry for the past year and the Blackstock Club will be working hard to win it back again. Come and enjoy the fun. At the regular morning ser- vice of the United Church, the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers and their leaders held their annual Church pa- rade in honor of Thinking Day. Rev. David Shearman preached a thought-provoking sermon, "The Truth is Out There". ~ Marlene Brav-Trewin is host- ing a guest nutritionist on Thursday evening at her home. His topic will be, "Why do we get ill, How to get well, and How to stay well." For further informa- tion or to reserve a seat call Mar- lene at 986-5628. A bridal shower is arranged in honor of Margo McGregor, bride-to-be of Craig Larmer on Friday evening, Feb. 23 at 7 Ashburn Florence Ashton The Sacrament of Holy Com- munion was celebrated at Burns Church on Sunday. The scripture reading was read by Donna Deakin. Rev. Sheina Smith's sermon was titled, "Hold on to the Precious Mo- ments". Following the service everyone enjoyed seeing the video downstairs which showed several Presbyerian Churches including Ashburn. One had to watch closely, or they might miss seeing themselves on the screen. This video was compiled by the church office. Next Sunday, Feb. 25 there will be a special family service with the Ashburn Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers in attendance. The Ladies' Bible Class will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the home. of Florence Ashton at 2 Special service Sunday p.m. The World Day of Prayer ser- vice will be held on Friday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Brooklin. All welcome. 'Euchre results are as follows: 9 tables were played on Thurs- day evening, Feb. 15 at the Co- munity Centre. Ladies high - Sharyn Emm, segond - Jean Hodgins; Men's high - George Harper, second Nelson Cole. Lone hands Violet Linton, Don Linton, Orvis Jamieson and Bill Robinson. Share the wealth Neil Guthrie and Nelson Cole. Next euchre will be on Thurs- day, Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. Theo and Joan Knight and Jim Knight travelled to Orange- ville recently visiting with Jim and Elaine Ewing and son Eric. Visiting with Doug and Flor- ence Ashton recently for dinner was Lloyd Pugh of Pickering. Glen and Joan Fleming have returned home following a trip to Las Vegas. It is nice to see Margaret Da- vis recovering nicely from her recent knee surgery. Happy birthday to Moyra Dobson who celebrated a birth- day on Sunday. Birthday greet- ings to all those celebrating birthdays this month. Better health is wished for Jean Trewin and Dorothy Ed- wards who are both patients in Port Perry Hospital. The meeting of the Morning Unit of the UCW was held at the home of Eileen McLaughlin on Tuesday, Feb. 13 with thirteen ladies present. After enjoying coffee and goodies, Margaret Mountjoy opened the meeting with a poem, "The Human Touch." The minutes were read and adopted and the treasurers' report re- ceived. Cards were signed for the sick and shut-ins. An- nouncements: World Day of Prayer at Nestleton United Church on March 1 at 7:30 p.m; Oshawa Presbyterial on March 6 at Kingsview United Church at 1:30 p.m. and the Bay of Quinte conference on April 10- 11. Shirley Gibson and Edith McLaughlin conducted the wor- ship on Despair and Loneliness reading from Psalm 102. Ruby VanCamp had the program tak- en from the Mandate-Work, Money and Meaning. She stressed the meaning of keeping the main thing the main thing in our lives. Members had been askedto bring a news item that they would like to do something about. This led to a great discus- sion with many worthwhile an- swers. Our meeting closed by joining hands in a circle and re- peating the Mizpah Benedic- tion. } Jean VanCamp, Acting Secretary. Afternoon Unit Meeting The afternoon unit met at the United Church with Jean Churchill as leader. Jean opened the meeting with a Val- entine poem and meditations of her mother. Roll Call was an- swered by bringing something from home and explaining it. Jean Ferguson had the worship and chose Deuteronomy Chaper 31 where Moses turns the lead- ership over todJoshua. Business: Quilt blocks were turned in with Jean Ferguson and Thelma Wright to put the cotton top together and Dora Martyn to do the flannelette one. Also we will purchase the required material to finish a do- nated quilt top. We were reminded of the World Day of Prayer at Nestle- ton U.C.on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and the Oshawa Presbyterial on March 6 at Kingsview Church at 1:30 p.m. The General meet- ing will be Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Jean Churchill had the pro- gram and told us of her trip to Costa Rica. We learned that itis 51,000 sq. kilometers in size, has a population of 3,000,000. School children are out of school for December, January, and February and many help with the harvest of sugar cane and coffee. Jean enjoyed a trip to butterfly farm and a trip to the rain forest. She saw an active volcano. We enjoyed the trip through Jean's eyes. meeting by leading a singing benediction. Manns, Jean VanCamp, Eldon Hubbard, Donald Ranton and weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners - Velma John- Vivian Kydd. Lucky draws were won by Milt Lacey, Garry Not- tenboom, Sarah Brunton, Vivi- an Kydd, James Emerton and Myrtle Gimblett. | Dora Martyn, Reporter. «There were 12 tables at the Winter residents start to migrate back home Well! Valentine's Day is over - a Nestleton symbol of love and affection; and is by the oldest form of greeting - delight- ing folks of all ages. The history dates back to the third century A.D. Whether you are a sweetheart, wife, mother, dad, etc. - we hope you received your share of Valentines on Wednesday, Valentine's Day. Social News Edgar and Anne Emerson of Nestleton came back from Arizona - having attended an Elder Hostel for a nine day period. They took a course while there - about bird watching and sketching - for people who like to learn - an interesting trip to be sure! Sympathy Extended Deepest sympathy goes out to friend Dorothy Lee of Nestleton, Mamie Magill, Lindsay, Russell Brown of Bowmanville in the loss of sister Sarah Charlotte Booth (nee Lottie Brown) loving daugh- ter of the late Walter and Olive Brown, who passed away recently. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and close friends. Spring interment St. John's Anglican Cemetery. Birthday Celebration An interesting birthday party was hosted for 15 year old William Leishman, Reaboro, by his grandmother, Mrs. Neta Fish of Edgerton Road. The festivities were held on Saturday evening at her home, Feb. 17 with a delightful meal with all the trimmings. Those present for the occasion were his parents, Jim and Audrey Leishman, Reaboro, and Uncle Calvin and Aunt Yvonne Holland and family, Chad, Craig and Alanna, Edgerton Road. Gifts were received - a great evening for William. Warmest wishes for a great year ahead! On a cold, bleak Sunday, Feb. 18 very few attended Nestleton United Church. Rev. David Shearman conducted the Service and Katie Mairs played the organ. Kay Notman and family greeted at the door. Kay read the Scripture. Rev. Shearman presented an excellent message - "The Truth is Out There", with many good thoughts for all to take home. Many lovely hymns were sung and Kay Notman gathered the offering. After singing, "We plough the fields and scatter after prayer." All sang, "Go Now in Peace". Very saddened to learn of the passing of Margaret VanCamp of Blackstock. Our warmest wishes for better health to a good friend Joe Wygerde of Nestleton. He is a bit discouraged now, but we trust he'll feel better after the rugged winter is over - we are going through a trying time with the extreme cold. Keep your chin high Joe! We are thinking of you! Nestleton Presbyterian Church Rev. Wm. Fairley conducted the 11 a.m. service in Nestleton Presbyterian Church with Joyce Taylor as organist. Ushers were Russell Brown and Oliver Rohrer. Dorothy Lee taught the Sunday School. Responsive Psalm #2 was read, and Scripture readings were from Genesis 22 and St. Matthew 17. In the sermon Rev. Fairley spoke of the observance of Pancake Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday - the beginning of the Season of Lent. The World Day of Prayer will be held at the North Nestleton United Church on Friday, March 1 for all churches. Following lunch, the Annual Congregational Meeting was held. Cadmus-Nestleton Congregational Meeting Members of Cadmus - Nestleton congregation held their annual meeting. The minutes of last years' meeting were adopted as read by Sec'y Treasurer Sandra Sorley. Rev. Fairley was chair- man and reports of session, Board of Managers, financial report, Ladies Aid, and Sunday School had been printed for each member to recieve a copy. Old business was revieved, and new business discussed. Our anniversary will be Sept. 24 this year, and Rev. Fairley thanked all those who helped in the celebration of 150 (o=\'11 C1 years last September.