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22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tiigsday, October 29, 1996 de A group of close friends, Joanne Russell, Kathy Lewerentz, Nellie Johnston, Karon Weber and Ruby Wickiam thoroughly enjoyed a 10 day trip to San Clemente, California where they sur- prised their friend and former neighbor Loreena Wickiam on her 40th birthday. These Cadmus gals have always gathered to celebrate each other's birthdays and this birthday was no exception. What a surprise for Loreena who had no idea that the tra- dition was going to continue. Ruby remained for a longer visit with her family. Sympathy is extended to Maurice Edgerton and his family Donna, Denice and Donald and their families on the passing of wife and mother Evelyn after a lengthy illness. Sympathy of the communi- ty is also extended to Cameron and Cafol Porter and their family on the passing of his father Leonard Porter after a short illness. Pleased to report that Jennie Bailey has been returned back to Port Perry Hospital following surgery in a Toronto hospital. Mary Mackie is home again follow- ing surgery in Port Perry Looking for gifts? ...Remember {Dance ¢ Hospital. Robert Larmer is continuing his recuperation at home. He will be enjoying the company of his Grandma Schaad from Nova Scotia as she visits her daughter Ingrid and David and Stephen in addition to Robert. Get well wishes are extended to all of these folks who are or have been in hospital. The 10th annual Blackstock Fiddle Contest will be held this Saturday, Nov. 2 begin- ning at 7 p.m. at the rec. cen- tre. Entertainment will be by the Mundel Family who enter- tained at the first contest 10 years ago. Mark on your calendars the High School Commencement for Nov. 8 at the CCPS gym, the Jack and Jill for Julie Byers and Fred Slemon at Nestleton Hall on Nov. 9 and the community shower for Julie Byers on Sunday, Nov. 10 so that you can attend which activity is of interest to you. There were 10 tables at the weekly card party with the following winners: Kay Biggs, Charlie Stapleton, Verna Robinson, May Shortridge, Elwood Manns, Bernice Renton and Edna Manns. Lucky draws were won by D=PoRT Por Star URAL Cartwright contingent's a surprise: Myrtle Gimblett, Paul Mocha, Nerta Masters (two), Bernice Renton and Merv Storrie. The quilt that Haydon ladies sold tickets on at the fair and other events was won by Gordon Stevens of Enniskillen. The Curling Club still has openings in both the Monday and Tuesday evenings leagues even though curling begins this week. New curlers or sea- soned curlers are all welcome. Call Jan Van Camp, Ron Vice, Jim Weir, Jodie Duff or Joyce Kelly for further details. On the occasion of the sixth annual All Saints Celebration, - an enthusiastic congregation drawn from all the churches in Cartwright joined in a Choral Evensong at St. John's on Sunday evening, Oct. 27. The service was conducted by Father Hugh while lessons: church Centennial fundraiser! Church services at Green- bank United Church was a spe- cial day when four babies were baptized. We welcomed Mi- chelle Alicia, daughter of Keith and Joanne Rahm, Ashley Anne, daughter of Trevor and Allison Till, Deanna Rachel, daughter of Doug and Earla Stanfield, and Daniel Sean, son of Mike and Vivian Adderly by the Sacrament of Baptism. Next Sunday, Nov. 3, church services at Greenbank will be withdrawn so our congregation can attend anniversary services at Seagrave. Guest speaker for this service will be Rev. Barry Pogue of the Oshawa Presby- tery. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration at 11 a.m. Because of no church next - Sunday the next practice for the Youth Christmas musical is Monday, Nov. 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m at the church. This mu- sical is open to any youth in the community, Grades 1 to 13. Senior Choir practice for this week only is Tuesday evening, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone in- terested in helping with the Christmas musicis welcome. The choir is sponsoring a Christmas Musical Evening with the County Town Singers Greenbank on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from any choir mem- ber or you can all Linda at 985- 8559. When thinking of ideas for Christmas shopping, please re- member that our church choir's Centennial fundraiser, metal church miniatures are still available from Betty Stone, 985-7712. These are dated 1896-1996 and should still be in mint condition for Greenbank Church bi-centennial in 2096. They are available in pewter or satin finish and may be mount- ed on wooden bases by Jim Rushford who is donating part of his cost to the church. You can also still purchase Church History books by calling Ruby at 985-7746 or cookbooks, mugs by calling Kim at 985-2552. There are still some seats available for the shopping trip to the Dixie Mall and Woodbine Centre on Nov. 5 leaving Green- bank at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. If you would like to go please call Dianne at 985-3745. We send happy birthday wishes to Don McKean who on Sunday celebrated his 80th birthday. Open house was held at his home last Sunday after- noon for family and friends to wish him well. The Women's Institute held their October meeting at the home of Iva Phoenix last Wednesday. The roll call "How can we make our country's roads safer." Eight members and one visitor answered with suggestions that there be more speed signs on our township roads, also when it came time to. renew your license you had to write a written test. Standing committee reports were given which developed into many dis- cussions including one on road- side garbage, and it was sug- gested that we take a garbage bag with us, when we go for a walk. A social hour followed. Thought for the Week: The difference between involvement and commitment is the differ- ence between bacon and eggs. The chicken is involved, but the pig is committed. © John's. Psalms, cant; "choirs and con, . congregation had established were read by rep from Blackstock and N United Churches and responses were su combined choirs of St. St. Bernadette Blackstock and N. United Churches. The also performed items their own church repe and combined to si anthem "River in Jud a choral "Blessing." Operation Scug efit by more than ¢ iibuted toa eo] ot d the evening. Fo swing service, members of all gregations ered in the Parish Ha refreshments, Rll wship fun. Judging by the en astic singing and comn heard later, everyone p found the event insp: moving and great fun. © Following the Tues: evening Eucharist, Fi Hugh led a group of Pari members in a discussion ¢ future growth of the Par Hugh introduced the topic examining the achievement of the past year, his first a Parish Priest, with the pric ties which members of the week in tl We have all had a busy week herein town. First with the bj Halloween Dance at the hall. We had a good turnout but could accommodate more. guess the world series is one item which cuts into a lot of these particular Saturday night major planned events in the North American continent at this time of the year. The decorations were great plus the prizes that were won were SScalient and the band added to the evening enjoyment. Good going girls for a memora- ble evening. The cubs, boys and girls, scouts of our area went on Sat- urday for an airplane ride : around the Lindsay area. They &T saw the locks, the town, plus flying over farms with a large s herd of cattle. Quite an experi- who ence for those young people. 1 Good going scouters. of. Thursday morning we had an exciting time when Albert R Selby passed out at home. The ambulance came and took him did to the hospital but he was sent Pas home after being checked. He has been a great help in the ast around town. Center ne waterfront has been kept for years very picturesque thanks to Al. a Now that the leaves are fall-