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34- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 1, 1996 One week ago Gord Paisley, daughter Cathy and her hus- band Mike Miller enjoyed a long weekerid in Calgary where they attended a reception to cele- brate the recent marriage of Su- san Johnson of Michichi, Alber- ta and Craig Paisley of Calgary. The reception, held at Deane House, was attended by a large group of relatives, friends, neighbors and members of the media. A similar reception is be- ing planned locally when Susan and Craig come back to Ontario. Former classmates, friends and neighbors are invited to greet the newlyweds at a party at the Nestleton Community Centre on Saturday evening, Oct. 19 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Re- freshments will be served and there will be dancing later in the evening. Cecil po | Marie Gibson spent a few days with their friends, Ross and Irene Vanclief of Cor- yville. The two couples spent a rb htful day with Bob and Alice Brown of Peterborough at their cottage on Crowe River. Alice, the former Alice Staples, lived in the area and attended Cartwright High School. She is enjoying catching up on the news of her former classmates and friends of Cartwright from the Gibsons. The church service at the United Church on Sunday morning was indeed special. The U.C.W. was in charge of the service with several members participating. Guest speaker was Karen Smart who spoke on the theme "A Faith, A Farm and A Family." During the service Rev. David Shearman conduct- ed the sacrament of baptism when the following children were received: Taylor Lane Ma- rie Hamlin, daughter of Steve and Wendy Hamlin; Brooke Louise Lively, Randy and Heather Lively and William Fraser Luke Weir, son of Jim and Elizabeth Weir. Mrs. Andrew Weir hosted a family gathering in honor of her grandson Fraser's baptism. Guests were Jim and Elizabeth Weir and Fraser, Harold and Lois Luke, Doreen and Don Ashbridge, Muriel Coates, Ca- thy Morris, Luke and Jackie, Bob and Kathleen Luke and family. Sharon and Ken Luke and family, Jack Lee, Roseanne Cooper, Kaye McBride, David Shearman, Russell and Kim Weir and family, Craig Larmer, Lawrence and Jan Van Camp, Wendy Mand and daughters. Steve and Wendy Hamlin and Travis entertained in honor of Taylor's baptism. Their guests were Jim and Betty Gray, Nel- son and Audrey Hamlin, Marie daughter of f Ru Geer, Shay Harper, Wayne. Gray, Jaimie Joy and Jessica. Heather and Randy Lively hosted a luncheon in honor of Brooke's baptism. Guests were Don and Louise Free, Gord and Heather Lively, Kim Lively, Liam Todd, Joanne and Larry McLean and girls, Mrs. Doreen McLean, Jeffrey and Joanne Free and family and Grant Jef- frey. Recently Jeff and Kelly Grove became the parents of a baby girl, Michaela Lee, a little sister for Kelsey. This a new grand- child for Joan and Glen Grove. Congratulations to you all. Walter and Audrey Wright spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Kingston where they enjoyed a visit with their daughter Lor- na and her husband Pras. Dwayne and Carol Bryant and baby Rebecca of Mitchell visited her parents George and Brenda Bryant. No doubt they visited many of their relatives showing off this new little addi- tion to the family tree. Rebecca is just three A old. There were 10 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Charlie Camp- bell, Harry Hill, Kaye Brown, Doris Evans, Margaret Finney, Nerta Masters and Kathleen Watts. Lucky draws were won by Nerta Masters, Norman Roh- rer, Mary Cannon, Carl Gim- blett, Eldon Hubbart and May Shortridge. Registration for the new curl- ing season will be at the arena on Tuesday, Oct. 15 with curling to begin on Oct. 28 or 29. This year in order to attract few members there are special rates Florence Ashton Sacrament of Holy Com- munion date has been changed from Oct. 6 to Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct. 13. There is a great need at Evangel Hall, Toronto, for winter coats for adults, blan- kets and bars of soap. 'Mem- bers are asked to bring along any of these items they wish to contribute to the ach for Thanksgiving Sunday. There was a good atten- dance at the Brooklin Horti- cultural meeting last Wednesday night, with Jim McWilliam as the guest peaker. There were a total ofl 101 entries on the show ta- ble. Special awards went to Marg Stevens for the best Lay Chrysanthemum (yel- Coats, blankets needed for curlers who have not curled gran as a member at the Blackstock fo Curling Club and also for previ- The last ous members who itn to. e "come out of retirement." Thisis se your chance so do consider curl- ing for this season. For further desaile call Jim Weir, Jodie Duff, Joyce Kelly, Fred or Barb Stead .as soon as possible. All present members are urged to invite their friends to join us on Monday or Tuesday evenings. Gerald and Joyce Kelly spent the weekend in Bobcaygeon at- tending the various events of the fate. Their guests were Judy and David Hughes of Troy ic Elaine Kelly of Kitchener. St. dy nl News By Colin Beal The parishioners of St. John's Church, Blackstock joined with the rest of the community in mourning the passing of much loved, friend and parish mem- ber, Bessie Crawford. Father Hugh conducted the Service of Celebration of Bessie's life, at the Wagg Funeral Home and in- terment at St. John's Cemetery. Hugh was assisted by Rev. Da- vid Shearman. Bessie will cer-" tainly be missed at St. John's but all rejoice that she is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ken Crawford and with Janice Beechey and family. nls, Sept. 29, St. John's Ln te Feast of St. Mi- chael and All Angels by welcom- ing Shawn Paul Thompson into the church. Six months old, Shawn Paul was baptized by Fa- ther Hugh; he is the first-born son of David and Nancy (nee Green) Thompson and the third Shor ningras who made it such event; those time and items i he l break so Valerie Hunter ca Quantrill who sang a lov duet "Tt is no Secret." Ni Sunday is World Wide Com- munion and all are invited attend. This Wednesday the Fide- ee Unit, UCW. 1 ) eir October meeting church basement at p.m. all Te | ing are asked to answer Roll Call by bringing an arti- cle for the Food Bank. The evening Unit U.CW. will meet on Wi Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. in the ch basement. be ki -- the Centennial you | are asked to share a little low) and to Mary Housego for the best decorative which was a water viewing design titled "Fall Reflections." Con- gratulations, ladies. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 with guest speaker Martin Gallo- way whose subject will be "Gardening with Native Plants." Euchre results are as fol- lows: 12 tables of euchre were played at the euchre party last Thursday night. Men's first prize Joan Flem- ing, second Alymer Hood, la- dies first Alice Greig, seeand your childhood Dackground, Irene Fielding, oy hands also bring a family Rub Smith (Raglan) Gord to tell oni All piri communi guend ei 'are welcome t« er of these m Td and Muriel Tass have returned home after a. visit to Spain where TE 'red daughter nd her fami fed enjoyed a bus trip nce and to bog where then on joyed a visit with his Be rat and g nald and Celeste am share the wealth Art Budd and Phyllis Pegg. Lucky door prize winner Gord Smith. Mums donated by Mary Housego were won by Helen Brown, Don Wood, Nelson Cole, Doris Evans and George Harper. Next eu- chre will be on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Community Centre. All for this week, folks!