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"Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" | 30- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 : >» PORT PERRY STAR RoorTs RURAL Fresh snow in April? ..Enough is enough! Is this an April Fools Joke or what? As we waken on this day of jokes we see another blanket of the white stuff - enough is really enough...oh well, we are told that these late winter snows are laden with nitrogen which is won- derful for the land. Let's hope so! Curling season concluded with the annual Kelly Bonspiel which was held on Monday and Tuesday evening. At the end of the two evenings which were filled with great curling and fine fellowship sponsor Gerald Kelly present- team of Keith VanCamp, Debbie and Bill Showler and Cindy Werry. Very close behind in second place was Ron Vice, Laura Herringa, Rob Knowlton and Donna Kyte with Mark Graham, Carol and Brian Gray and Jodie Duff taking third prize. The annual curling banquet and awards night will be held on Saturday evening, April 6, in the form of a pot luck dinner held at the CE Room of the United Church. A family dinner was held in the Prince Albert United ed the trophy to the winning Church on Sunday to honor Ella Venning who will be 90 on April 3 and Dorothy Venning who will be 85 on April 10. Attending this spe- cial day were about 40 family members and close friends of both ladies. Best wishes on the occasion of these special birthdays go out to both Ella and Dorothy from your many friends in the Blackstock com- munity. Many happy returns. . Aileen VanCamp returned recently from a very impres- sive tour of the Holy Land. Hopefully we will hear more details of this trip in the future. Marlene Trewin is hosting another free Health and Nutrition Seminar at her home, 14151 Old Scugog Road, on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. The topic will be "How to boost your energy and vitality nat- urally. The nutritional consul- tant will be doing computer- ized body systems analysis on Friday and Saturday. For fur- ther information call Marlene at 986-5628. Junior Curling News : Junior curlers wrapped up their season on Tuesday, March 26. There were 13 [------] Blackstock by curlers on the ice and all pell. The winners of the Fred Ford Junior Curling Trophy were Rick Mason, Kyle Vernest, Mark Merton and Bethany Newman. We had a great bunch this year. Everyone showed improvement and good sportsmanship each week. Special thanks to Peggy Bredin, Sharon Logan, Randy Scott and David Shearman for always being there to help. Reported by Marie James A wonderful crowd attend- ed the fundraising dinner held on Saturday evening at the Rec Centre to support the Cartwright High School band's trip to the International Music Festival in Washington, D.C. in early May. Teacher Mr. R. Fletcher was M.C. for the evening's activities which was an on- going event. The large group enjoyed the delicious hot roast beef dinner with all the trim- mings prepared by the band mothers and served by various members of the band. Many draws were made throughout the evening as well as the silent auction which attracted much attention. Everyone agreed that it was indeed a very enjoyable as well as prof- itable evening for a very good cause. There were 14 tables at the weekly euchre with the fol- lowing winners - David Craig, Mary Hall, Verna Draper, Jean Slemon, Merv Storrie, Charlie Stapleton, and Alma Duff. Draws were won by Nerta Masters, Alma Manns, Don Geer, Grant Bright, Gary Nottenboom and Harold Crawford. Special Easter Services at the United Church will be as follows: Good Friday at Nestleton United on Good Friday, 11 a.m., Easter Sunnse at the home of Linda and Roy Bradburn and family at 6:30 a.m. and Easter Service at the regular time of 10 a.m. A preliminary notice that the annual talent auction will be held Friday evening, April 26. Mark your calendars now. On Sunday afternoon the year for the Blackstock Skating Club concluded with another outstanding and classy Skating Carnival. Over 100 members of the club per- formed to their highest abili- ties when they presented the show using the theme, "T.V. Classics" which certainly appealed to the huge number of parents and grandparents present. The show which included several guest skaters thrilled the audience for over two hours. At the conclusion presentations were made to the amateur and professional coaches in appreciation for another very successful year. Congratulations to the orga- nizers and the many, many skaters for another successful show. The "Snow Birds" are returning home from staysin Florida and other southern points. Recently returned are Jean and Merrill VanCamp and Madeline Leatherdale as well as probably many others I haven't seen. Welcome back all of you. : A reminder to all progressive euchre players that this Wednesday, April 3 is euchre night in Utica Hall starting at 8 p.m. All are welcome. United Church Easter servic- ---- Utica & Epso Good Friday breakfast planned of Cannington. Happy 80th birthday to Earl. Others having birthdays were daughter Ruth and son-in-law Shawn. Happy 80th birthday to Stella Asling whose special day is Spring fashion show being held April 10 April fool: You just think you see snow, but a ray of hope for spring is the robin digging in the snow for a worm or the noisy kildeer running around. Palm Sunday services at Greenbank Church had an opening procession by the Sun- "day School who each placed a small cross under the large cross. Traci Thomson, Katelyn Lee and Jill Hunter sang, "Walk In the Spirit of Love" will have their monthly muf- and Joanna Shepherd sang a fins and coffee hour before the es as follows: Maundy Thurs- day will be celebrated on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Goodwood Unit- ed Church. : On Good Friday, April 5, the men of the church will hold a breakfast starting at 9:45 a.m. in Epsom Church followed by church service at 11 am. A goodwill offering will be re- ceived with proceeds going to - The Foodgrain Bank project. Remember to put your clocks Apnl 26. Birthday greetings to Dora Geer who was 93 on Sunday. Dora is a resident at Uxbridge Health Care Centre in Ux- bridge. Sunday visitors with Ruth Ashton were Ken and Beth Catherwood of Oshawa. Greenbank The Ontario County Car Tour will be visiting dairy farms in the Epsom area this Wednes- day, April 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Neighbors are wel- come to call. Saturday guests at the Sobil and Urich home were Mr. and Mrs. Phil Puncher of Penetang ahead on Saturday evening, so as to have the correct time for Easter Sunday Service in Utica Church starting at 9:30 a.m. The U.C.W. will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9 in Epson Church starting at 2 p.m. The roll call word is "arise". Since most of the members are at- tending the W.IL. luncheon 1n Uxbridge, the usual dessert and coffee prior to the meeting will be omitted. There are still a few tickets available for the W.I. luncheon at Trinity United Church in Ux- bridge. I understand Quaker Drug Store and Guardian 1s where they can be obtained. Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources held a very successful bazaar at the Seniors Building in Uxbridge on Satur- day. John and Florence Wiersma of Blyth were weekend visitors with Ross and Barb Evans. Ted and Corrine Croxall and Floyd and Grace Evans attend: ed an evening of barbershop music at the Roy Thompson Hallin Toronto. [t's good to hear that Ray Munro 1s out and about and has, been calling on some of his neighbors as he enjoys his daily walks. Happy Birthday to Jordan Beelby who was 11 years old on Sunday, March 31. Birthday celebrations took place at the home of Earl and Elizabeth Taylor on Sunday. Attending were John, Ruth and Beverly Reed of Sundridge, Shawn, Margaret and Joanne Sevier of Newmarket, Ray Tay- lor of Lindsay and Ruth Taylor who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, their son and his wife and children of [Srin, son and wife and grand- daughter of Ottawa and cousin Bill Schoenmaker of Toronto. As I mentioned a while ago, the Utica Hall is undergoing some much needed upgrading. The upstairs floor has now been sanded and refinished and a lot of credit goes to the Rod McKay fanuly for ther hard work. 1 suppose the next project will have to be the new fire require- ments, some of those renova- tions will have to be done soon, probably in between rentals. All in all though, the Hall now looks 100 per cent better. The Board 1s planning some fundraising projects and I'll try to keep eve- ryone imformed an this regard as we need the pubhie"s support. lovely solo, "Lord I lift your name on High". "Hosanna" was sang by the Choir and the special music by Linda Hunter at the organ and Betty Stone at the piano was very enjoya- ble. The sixth Lenten candle was extinguished by Mel and Betty McGee. Good Friday Services will be held at Pinedale Church at 8 p.m., then on Easter Sunday, the Youth Group will lead a Sunrise Service at the Ceme- tery. If you wish to join the group to walk up please meet at the Church at 6:30 a.m. and for those driving, the service will start when the walkers ar- rive, then the Youth Group will serve coffee and muffins at the Church following this ser- vice. The Evening Unit U.C.W. Easter Sunday Service which will commence at 11:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join in this very happy day to end the dark days of Lent. Fidelas Unit U.C.W. will meet Wednesday, April 3 in the Church at 1:30 p.m. and the Evening Unit meet in the evening at 8 p.m. All ladies are welcome to join in the fellow- ship of either unit. The Greenbank U.C.W. are hosting a Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show by Denise Hoskin on Wednesday, Apnil 10 at 12:30 p.m. Admission 1s $5 and for tickets contact any member of the Fidelas Unit or I have tickets at 985-8926. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Charlie Turnto Page 31 a ip a ME A ak 7 aie *" sai © © 3 Caan ah mel al au a ial Ne a LSS Waa a Ve Wo 1 ig ue ah © RA