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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years " PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 19, 1996 -17 R > PORT PERRY STAR URAL IRooTs Five quilts to be tied on March 19 Blackstock by 5 What beautiful weather that we have been enjoying this past week. Is this a sign that spring 1s on its' way? After all the snow and ice, maybe the croci will be making an appearance in a gar- den near you soon. Afternoon Unit - Blackstock U.C.W.-Dora Martyn Nine members and three guests met at the church for a dessert luncheon with a St. Pa- tric's Day theme, featuring Irish soda bread. Jean Churchill opened the meeting with a poem, then from her Easter basket produced wise sayings which she had each member read. Roll call was answered by naming a type of- work done by the wind. Dora had the worship pro-- gram with a scripture reading from John 3: 16, 17, telling of God's sacrifice of his son. We sang the hymn, "When I survey the wondrous cross". Jean Fer- guson introduced Liz Hender- son who spoke to us on safety in the home and pointed out that the most hazardous room in the house is the bedroom. A petition was circulated re- garding land mines in the war- ring countries which causes so much death and destruction. Quilts, all five of them, have been pieced and are ready to be tied or quilted. The date for this is Tuesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. The meeting closed with a benediction sung to the tune of "Edelweiss". Dora Martyn . Nestleton Quilters' Anony- mous 4-H Club - Tracey McKee, Press Secretary. Our first club meeting was held Feb. 26 at the Nestleton United Church. We first met our leaders, Mrs. Mairs, Mrs. Arbuckle and Mrs. Graziotto. We then started to talk about what this club was about and what items we needed to bring next time and the different ways in which we will be quilt- ing. A little later we elected offi- cers. Our president is Brooke McLaughlin, Vice-President - Stephanie Shortridge; Secre- tary - Angie Gallie; Press Re- porter - Tracey McKee. After finishing the election, we decid- ed to think of names for our club. We finally decided on Quil- ters Anonymous. We have about 12 people in our club so far. Our second meeting was held March 5 at Nestleton United Church. We opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge and then roll call. The minutes were read and adopted. Echo quilting, our first assignment was demon- strated by the leaders. Cookies and juice were enjoyed by all be- fore President Brooke closed the meeting at9 p.m. Our third meeting was held March 12 when applique quilt- ing was discussed. Members were given an applique to com- plete. At the regular weekly Senior Citizens' Euchre party in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 8 p.m. sharp there were ten tables of card players vying for top posi- tion. When the final card was played the following were de- clared the night's best: Vivian Kidd, Ruby Smith, Alma Manns, Doris Hill, Carl Mucha, Evelyn Trapp, and Vi Linton. Lucky draws were won by Mari- Ashburn Florence Ashton What lovely springlike weather we enjoyed over the past weekend, and in a few days, we officially welcome spring. The Lords' Supper will be celebrated at Burns on East- er Sunday morning. The Ladies Bible Class will meet on Wednesday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the home of Betty Dutton. Congratulations to Theo and Joan Knight who have a new granddaughter, Heath- Euchre, March 28 er Mary, born to their daugh- ter, Elaine and Jim Ewing of Orangeville last week. Ernie Humphrey passed away suddenly last Friday. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 2 p.m. from the Whitby Christian Assembly Church. We ex- tend our sincere sympathy to Catherine and her family during this time of bereave- ment. Euchre results are as fol- lows: 11 tables of euchre were played last Thursday night. Mens first prize Nel- son Cole, second Don Linton. [one hands Robert Arm- strong. Ladies first Joan Fleming, second Vi Cole. Lone hands Lori (Fleming) Pluard. Share the wealth Grant Bright and George Harper. Next euchre night will be March 28. on Broome, Charlie Campbell, Helen Dorell, Dorothy Archer and Thomas Manns. Anyone who enjoys euchre is welcome to attend these card parties, but be advised that they start promptly at 8 p.m. The meeting of the Morning Unit of the U.C.W. was held at the lovely new home of Ruby VanCamp with fifteen members present on March 12. After coffee and goodies had been enjoyed Margaret Mount- Joy opened the meeting with the poem, "Minutes are Gold". The minutes were read and adopted and a short business period pre- ceeded the worship segment led by Edith McLaughlin. Her theme was "Joy". Mary Shep- herd provided an interesting program on Theological Reflec- tions. It was inspired by James Taylor's book "Everyday Para- bles". We found we were also able to construct everyday para- bles using things like a hot wa- . ter bottle, tape and dispenser, shoe tree and reading glasses. The meeting closed with the Joining of hands and the reading of the Mizpah Benediction. Connie Swain, Secretary Hazel Wright, Keith and Chris Wright, of Oshawa; Joyce Forder and Clint Brown, Walter and Audrey Wright, Thelma and Lloyd Wright all of Black- stock lunched with their aunt, Vera Forder of Applewood Man- or in Peterborough on Friday in honor of her 94th birthday. Congratulations Vera! Descendants of the Toms famn- ily gathered in the Recreation Centre on Sunday, March 17 for a potluck lunch and family so- cial time. The event was spurred by the visit of Steve and Lisa Tufts, Hannah and Lucas of Elgin, Manitoba. The after- noon was spent catching up on family events and planning the fall get-together. Pot luck family dinner to be held on March 29 [---- Seagrave 'A sure sign that spring is near...Seagrave Minor Ball reg- istration is Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Seagrave Community Sports Centre. Coaches are needed, so please let Marilyn Blair know if you can help out this season at 985-0408. Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Bill Wanamaker, Larry Taylor, Kristal Currie, Julie Hutcheon, Bradley Hill and look out another teenager on the block! Happy birthday to our daughter - Katherine. Congratulations to Iain MacLean of Seagrave who rep- resented Ontario in the Nation- al Junior Cross Country Ski F- nals in B.C. lately. We wish him much success in his future en- deavors. There will be a pot luck fami- ly dinner at the Seagrave Church on Friday evening, March 29 at 6 p.m. Following dinner there will be an evening of games for people of all ages. Ladies please bring a first course or dessert. Everyone in the community is encouraged to Joinin on this fun evening. The Seagrave annual beef dinner will be held Wednesday, April 10 with sittings at 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets call Len Somerville 985-8066 or Eleanor Sturman 985-7778. Church News Amanda Hill extinguished the fourth (pink) Lenten candle at the St. Patrick's Day Service on Sunday at the children's a sembly time. Evan Hill dressed in his hockey uniform to demon- strate the theme "The Whole Armor of God" from St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Rev. David Shepherd likened the dif- ferent parts of his equipment to St. Pauls teachings. Be ready for every day life by putting on the armor of God. rr The choir sang "Come and Worship." Rev. David Shep- herd's sermon was "The Breast Plate of St. Patrick." Next Sun- day is Mission Day, regular ser- vice time at 10 a.m. Please call with any news you would like to see included in next week's Seagrave news. (985-3722). Thanks! - Scugog Island -- Scugog Island Women's Institute The Scugog Island Wom- en's Institute will meet for an evening of fun and music on Wednesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Scugog Island Hall. 2nd Scugog Scouts The 2nd Scugog Scout Par- ent Committee will be hold- ing a "Spring Fling" dance on Saturday, March 30 at the Scugog Island Hall from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music will be by the Travellin' Wilburs with proceeds going to the 2nd Scugog Scouts. For tick- ets call Laura at 985-2855. Scugog Island United Church The Grace U.C.W. would W.I. night of music March 20 like to thank everyone who came and supported their St. Patrick's Supper and Talent Auction on Saturday eve- ning. The evening was a great success. Special thanks to the entertainers, Don and' Freida Cochrane, and the do- nations made to our auction. On Sunday afternoon more than 30 people gath- ered to view slides of the Holy Land presented by Elaine Barber and Diane Reitz who recently visited Is- rael. Ifthe Peace process con- tinues Elaine hopes to lead a tour to the Holy Land next March. Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:30 a.m.atS.I.U.C. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Junior choir practice will be held on Friday, March 22 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Another session called "Learning About Faith" will be held on Monday, March 25 at 8 p.m. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column.