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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 25,1997 -31 R D> PORT PERRY STAR URAL Roots Locals attend conventions in Toronto lately Fifteen members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society attended the annual convention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies held at the Royal York in Toronto last week. One highlight was speak- er Dan Needles. Those who attended the Homecraft SessiOn (especially the WI members) were pleased to hear FWIO President Marg Harris speak. Congratulations to Barry Van Camp who produced an excellent children's showcase for the convention. Several local cattlemen attended the Ontario Cattlemen's Convention held in Toronto also last week. The excellent guest speaker was Steve Jumpski of Alberta. During the Convention Past President Harvey Graham was honored with a presentation and a standing ovation for his many years of service to the association. Remember to get your tickets for the annual Farmer's Night at the Lions Club on March 6 when the guest speaker will be the Honorable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Agriculture. The Homecraft Division of the Blackstock Agricultral Society is busy quilting a quilt which is located at the home of Peggy and Ralph Larmer. Call Peggy to let her know when you are coming and make up a party to enjoy a time of quilting together. The committee is hop- ing to achieve much this week so make an effort to come. The U.C.W. celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday by conducting Sunday morning worship at the United Church. Pat Sleep conducted the service in which many members par- ticipated. Donna Kyte told the children's story. Following the excellent service anniversary cake and refreshments were enjoyed by the congregation. Another note regarding the age of the grandstand. Dorothy - Venning knows that it was in place for the Victoria Day cele- brations in 1926 when she first came to Blackstock. Perhaps someone else remembers even further information regarding this fine building which was burned just before Christmas. I would welcome any futher info. that you might have to offer. There were 11 tables at the weekly euchre with the follow- ing winners: Harold Crawford, Leslie Johnston, Verna Robinson, Betty Hockley, Marie Gibson, Barry Armstrong and Gary Notenboom. Lucky draw winners were Pearl Moore, Marg Finney, Heather Lively, Nerta Masters, Merv Storrie and Gary Notenboom. A bus will be travelling through Blackstock enroute to the Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival on April 19 with pickup at CHS. Cost: It is with great sadness that we report that Jane | Enjoyed Thinking Day services Reader was killed in a car accident on Thursday, Feb. 20. Our sympathy is extended to her husband Ray Reader and their daughters, Adrienne, Christina and Allison. Scugog Island United Church Everyone of all ages enjoyed the Thinking Day Service on Sunday. The Guides, Sparks, Brownies, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers participated in the service withthe theme of "Thinking About God." All leaders are to be congratulated on their fine efforts of leading the Island young people. Nicole and Yvette Hamelinck extin- guished the second candle in our Lenten. Tenebrae and Sara Davis gave a "Minute for Mission" report. A beauti- ful bouquet was placed in the sanctuary in loving memory of Elsie Angus who passed away in February of 1996. Elsie was the sister of Nelson Reader, Dorene Ashbridge, Lois Luke and Mary Dowson. Special thanks to the U.C.W. groups for providing the refreshments following the service. The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 256 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The Learning About Our Faith group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. The Support Group will meet on Friday, Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the church. The High School Supper Club will meet on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. The Kanda School will be holding a Pizza Party on Sunday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Permission forms are due March 2. If you have any questions please call Laura at 985-7679 or Karen at 9856-8871. Blackstock for admission and the bus for seniors is $16 and for others is $17. Call Joyce at 986-4257 to make reservations. Many of our university and - college students have been enjoying Reading Week either last week or this week. Hope you all enjoy the change of scenery and some of mom's good cooking. : 100th Anniversary of the Women's Institute The 100th birthday of the Women's Institute was cele- brated on Feb. 19, 1997 by the Blackstock Branch with 10 members and 20 guests present. The Ode was sung, the Mary Stewart Collect repeated and the Roll Call answered by "What Have I Done With a W.I. Lifestyle?" Mrs. Dora Martyn spoke on the motto "Celebrate the Past, Challenge the Future." . The W.I. Centennial Song was sung and the original min- utes of the first meeting at Stoney Creek were read. The president Mrs. May Shortridge lit a candle and talked of the W.1.'s achieve- ments. An original skit written by Mrs. Martyn was presented and three humorous selections were read. A video by Mrs. P. Knapp of the FWIC was shown. The meeting closed with a delicious lunch featuring birth- day cake. : Carol Thornton, reporter The Thinking Day Church Parade of the Girl Guides, Brownies and Sparks, and the Boy Scouts, Cubs and Beavers of Cartwright took place at St. John's on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the 9:30 a.m. Eucharist. A large number of Brownies, Guides and Sparks attended with their leaders and there was one Cub. Thinking Day, is always cele- brated on the Sunday closest to Feb. 22, the birthday of Lord Baden Powell and also of his wife, Lady Baden Powell, who started the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Father Hugh's enter- taining and very appropriate homily was based on the Brownie Promise and he was helped by a life size puppet of himself. Later in the service, Father Hugh presented "Religion in Life" badges to Brownies Natalie Beechey, Katelyn Bishop, Shannon Bongard, Erin Lang and Shaylyn Palacios who had earned these awards during the past year. The chant of happy birthday to you echoed loud and long in the Parish Hall on Sunday as their fellow parishioners sere- naded Marjorie Green, Tommy Hodge, Ken Hudson and Father Hugh, each of whom achieves, or has achieved, another growth ring sometime around Feb. 23. Some enterprising St. John's ladies are setting up a chocolate factory in Blackstock. No it's not an attempt to wrest the market from Laura Secord, it's their contribution to the "Raise the Roof Fund" at the church. Led by Wendy Bentley and Phyllis Campbell, these ladies will be producing chocolate bun- nies, chocolate bunnies-on-a- stick (chocolate suckers), and chocolate-coated almonds. This writer has tasted some samples and feels that the big manufac- turers should feel relieved that this is not a major move into the market place. These goodies can be ordered in time for Easter by calling Wendy at 985-4419 or by contacting any member of St. John's before March 15. The rices are: chocolate bunny - 83; bag of 4 chocolate suckers - $3; bag of 16 chocolate almonds - $3. Delivery will be in good time for Easter. Colin Beal, reporter Bowling night at Uxbridge coming up soon Sunday morning church ser- vice at Greenbank United Church was Sunday School time. The second of the Lenten candles was extinguished by the Rahm family. Ministry in Music was by the Sunday School children singing "Climb, Climb up Sunshine Mountain," and "I'll be a Sunbeam for Him." Rev. Carson's sermon was for the children and he talked to them about "Courage and Sen- sitivity," involving them with - questions and hoping for an- swers. This was a service for both young and old. If you would like to join in worship next Sunday, services start at 11:15 a.m. with Sunday School at the same time. Before the church service 'next Sunday, March 2 come and join in the fellowship in the Sun- day School Rooms for coffee and muffins, starting at 10:15 a.m. The. Evening Unit U.C.W. will meet on March 6 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School Rooms and the Fidelas Unit have post- poned their meeting to March 12. On Saturday, March 1 the Sunday School are hosting a bowling night at Uxbridge Lanes for church and communi- ty. Bowling starts at 7:30 p.m. and then returning to the church for more social times Shirley (12) and snacks. If you plan to at- tend, please call Dianne Stone 985-7459 or Janice Lee 985- 2562 so they will know how many lanes to reserve. We welcome to the communi- ty David and Nancy Wilfong and children who are residing in the former Maybee home on Ianson Drive. Birthday greetings to Mike Pelletier on Feb. 25. The next euchre party will be on Friday, Feb. 28 in Green- bank Hall starting at 8 p.m. All card players, new and not so néw are most welcome. The Women's Institute held their monthly meeting at the home of Jean Hunter on Wednesday, Feb. 19. We gathered at 12:30 p.m. for a luncheon, and the menu was foods that possibly were served at the inaugural meeting 100 years ago. Sandwiches of beef, chicken, egg, cacumber and wa- tercress and for dessert, Johnny Cake with maple syrup, Ginger- bread with whipped cream and tea biscuits with jam was en- joyed by nine members and six visitors. An interesting meeting followed with a dialogue by the members, explaining, "Do you know that -- the Institute Ode was used by the Sons of Temper- ance in Stroud in the late 1870s, and many more interesting piec- es of information about this 100 year old organization that is dedicated to "Home and Coun- try." A Spaghetti Supper putonb the Youth Group was very well "attended on Sunday evening. The young people and their leaders are to be congratulated on a delicious well served meal. Thought for the Week: What are school bus drivers? School bus drivers are people who smile in the morning and smile in the evening and eat Rolaids in between. Their favorite color is yellow. They are immune to noise. They separate the meek from the mighty - the timid from the bold - and give reassuring nods to anxious moms standing at the end of their lane. Some- times school bus drivers get tired - but they seldom get an- gry, and always, most faithfully, they get there. I