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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 18, 1997 - 19 R > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL Ro OTS Blackstock What a March day we had on Friday with blowing snow and freezing rain - one thing about it, we will really appreciate spring-like weather when it fi- nally arrives. Several members of the fami- ly visited their aunt Vera For- der at Extendicare in Peterbo- rough over the past several days in celebration of a very spe- cial occasion. She was 95 on Sat- urday. Happy birthday greet- ings from your many friends in the Blackstock area. Harold and Lois Luke have returned home from an enjoya- ble motor trip to Arizona where they visited Andrea Weir and toured many points of interest. George and Brenda Bryant accompanied by her father Dean Ormiston of Brooklin were weekend ests of Dwayne and Carol Bryant and Rebecca of Mitchell. On Sunday they attended the baptism of Rebecca Lynne, daughter of Dwayne and Carol at the morn- ing service of Mitchell United Church. Following the church service a family gathering was held at the home of Carol's par- ents, Ken and Ann Jordan of Mitchell. Joan Graham is once again planning a tree planting pro- gram this spring. This is an op- portunity for land owners to ob- tain trees at a reduced cost to plant in front of their property in an attempt to re-tree our lo- cal roadways. The original ma- ple trees along the roads are dy- ing and need to be replaced in many cases. Phone Joan at 986- 4856 for further information on this very worthwhile project. There were nine tables of eu- chre on Tuesday evening with the following winners: Glen Lowery, Charlie Campbell, Pearl Moore, Lyle McMahon, Dorothy Archer and Charlie Stapleton. Lucky draws were won by Grant Bright, Dorothy Archer, Marie Gibson, Eldon Hubbard, Richard Potter and Pearl Moore. On Wednesday evening Ge- rald and Joyce Kelly hosted a family dinner as a going away party for Elaine Kelly who left on Thursday for a three week vacation in South Africa. At- tending were Elizabeth Peet- ers, Courtney, Kathryn and Graham of Omemee, Esther Kelly of Fesserton and Eileen McLaughlin in addition to Elaine. Kathy Devins of Iroquois Falls spent the March Break week with her mother Kathleen Watts. On Friday they went to Stouflville and talked to Caro- yn who decided to stay there for e time being. Svnpsthy goes out to Anson Taylor, a native of this area whose wife Irene passed away on Sunday evening, March 9 at memorial service took place on Thursday afternoon in St. Mar- garet's in the Pines Anglican Church in Scarborough. Those attending from here were An- son's sister-in-law, Joyce Taylor and Danielle, Betty-Jane, Rick and Kirsten Short, his sister Kathleen Watts and Kathy De- vins, Neil and Noreen Malcolm, Lawrence and Linda McLaugh- lin. Gordon Redican and sons Peter and Stephen of Lindsay also attended the Memorial Ser- vice for Irene. The burial will take place in Union Cemetery, Cadmus in the spring. On Monday there were many dairy farmers from Central On- tario at Blackstock attending the Spring Regional Meeting held at the Rec. Centre through- out the day. There will be another bus trip to the Spring Sewing and Craft Show in Toronto on April 19 with pickup at the Cartwright High School. Cost for bus and admission for adults is $17 and for adults is $16. For informa- tion and to make reservations call Joyce Kelly at 986-4257. There will be a community shower in honor of bride-to-be Laura Gilbank on April 20 at the Blackstock United Church C.E. Room at 1:30 p.m. with ei- * ther miscellaneous gifts or con- tributions to a money tree. Scugog and Shirley W.I. are hosting a tatting course on April 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the OMA- FRA office, Port Perry. Cost is $20 per person in advance. Call Muriel Wotten at 986-0692. People interested in Aerobics after March Break on Monday afternoon easy classes begins on March 24 at 1 p.m., Tuesday evening group begins on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. The above meet at the Blackstock United Church. Thursday evening groups begin March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Nestleton Hall. For fur- ther information call 986-5378 or 986-4280. Come out and get in shape for spring. There are still openings in the Kelly Mixed Bonspiel next Mon- day and Tuesday evenings, March 24 and 256. Call 986-4257 as soon as possible to register. At the §unday morning ser- vice at Blackstock United Church the sacrament of bap- tism was conducted by Rev. D. Shearman. Nascha-Mai Whit- ney Priest granddaughter of Daniel and Carol Steward was received through baptism. The senior choir sang "Beneath the Cross of Jesus." Rev. Shearman preached a very powerful ser- mon "Jesus, Idol or Icon." The Good Friday Service will be held on Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at Nestleton United Church. Sunrise Service will be held at the home of Stuart and Helen Dorrell at 5:45 a.m. with regular service at 10 a.m. at the Black- stock United Church. Following church, Carol and Dan Steward held a family din- ner in honor of Naschu-Mai's baptism at their home on McKee Road. On Tuesday, March 11 the morning and afternoon units of the U.C.W. met at the church for a combined meeting, sharing a special speaker and enjoying a pot luck luncheon provided by the morning unit. The meeting began at 10:30 a.m. with Morning leader Mar- garet Mountjoy extending a wel- come to all. Thelma Wright from the Afternoon group conducted the worship. She chose excerpts from the book written by Betty Turcott "Surprised by Joy." Shirley Gibson introduced the speaker Betty Bignell from orth Durham Hospice Service serving Brock, Scugog and Ux- bridge Townships. This is a com- munity based service providing palliative care to terminally ill rsons and their families in the ome or in hospital. Betty told us of several case histories and the service extend- ed to the dying patient. Their aim is to keep the patient com- fortable during the last stages of illness. The hospice personnel are volunteers who have re- ceived training in giving emo- tional support, assistance and W.1. spring luncheon April 8th . Utica & Epsom ) i This Sunday, March 23, Palm Sunday will be celebrated in Utica United Church at 11 a.m. Communion will be served. It's hard to believe, but, this Thursday is the first day of spring. According to the calen- dar anyway. Bethesda-Reach W.I. will meet on Wednesday, March 26 at the home of Barbara Rance. Barb will speak on her "Slovak- ia trip." Motto is Children taught respect, tolerance and obedience in the home seldom have to be taught by the law. Roll call is - Give an unusual word from the dictionary and useitin asentence. The W.I. Spring luncheon is on Tuesday, April 8 at noon at Trinity United Church in Ux- bridge. Guest is Julia Aitken of Brooklin, co-author of "The On- tario Harvest Cookbook." Tick- ets are available from W.I. members. Call 8562-7128 or 985- 8039. Mark your calendar for Fri- day, April 11 when the Epsom- Utica Church will be holding a beef supper in Utica Hall. Elden and Anita Evans are hosting March break visitors from Brockville. We were sorry to hear that friendship to the patient and be- reavement support to the fami- ly. We received a copy of the "Dy- ing Person's Bill of Rights" which was very enlightening. Everyone should read it. After the meeting closed the Afternoon Unit discussed plans for their quilts which they are putting together with donated material and which will be do- nated to Denise House. There are about a dozen quilts on the go with several being crib quilts, others are single bed size. All are intended to be warm and cozy. DoraMartyn, : reporter St.John's News By Colin Beal St. John's is a hive of activity these days as the church pre- pares for the Palm Sunday and the numerous services of Holy Week leading up to Easter. Members of the choir are work- ing on quite a lot of new music, altar servers are learning their roles in the rites of the various Holy Week services, readers are familiarizing themselves with their parts in the reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday while Rose Evans took a nasty bump with a square bale. Your friends wish you a quick recovery Rose. Rob and Mary Evans and family took a few days and jour- Révad north to snowmobile and ski. Wendy Meek hosted a baby shower for Rhonda Tenent (Wagner) and baby son. Con- gratulations to Lucille Wagner and Ron and Sandy Wagner - a first grandchild for them. Nancy and Kelly Hill were in the area last week. Kelly stayed with the Tapscotts for a few days and visited with her New date for Syrup Festival Birthday wishes go out to our former Island correspondent, Reta Reader. Your Island friends wish you well. Maple Syrup Festival Change of date - Due to the re- cent snow storms, the Maple Syrup Festival at the Prentice Farm has been moved ahead to Sunday, April 6 beginning at 9 a.m. This popular event is spon- sored by the Port Perry L.O.L. For further information call 985-2622. Mark your calendars now. Scugog Island United Church The fifth Sunday of Lent and Communion was observed at our service on Sunday. Sandy and Fiona Barrass extin- guished the fifth candle in our Lenten Tenebrae. The choir sang a beautiful anthem called "Lead Thou Me." Next Sunday is Palm Sunday with our regular service at 9:45 a.m. Still openings for Kelly bonspiel Whitby General Hospital. The on a somewhat more secular plane, Wendy Bentley and her co-workers are starting to fill all those orders for St. John's "Raise the Roof" Easter goodies. On Sunday, March 23, St. John's will celebrate Palm Sun- day with Choral Eucharist pre- ceded by the Blessing of Palms and a Procession with Palms. During the service, the St. Mark Passion will be read. This will be the start of Holy Week with its various special services in- cluding the Maundy Thursday Liturgy, Good Friday Service, The Great Vigil of Easter on the evening of Holy Saturday and Easter Service on Easter Sun- day. On Sunday, March 16 after the morning service, members of the congregation saluted, in song, "juventutem et senectu- tem" (youth and golden age) as they celebrated the birthdays of Kurt Campbell (15) and Howard Gauthier (quite a bit more than 15). Congratulations to both. Sunday also saw the publication ofthe Lent and Easter, 1997 edi- tion of "Sharing and Caring," the St. John's newsletter. friends. The Sobil family enjoyed a week of the March break at their cottage at Redstone Lake, Haliburton. Lots of snowmobil- ingetc. Congratulations 'to Archie and Jennie Watson on the arri- val of their first great- granddaughter. Madison Mari- lyn Watson was born on March 12 and is the daughter of Daniel and Linda Watson of Pickering. Ken and Beth Catherwood of Bobcaygeon were Thursday luncheon guests with Ruth Ash- ton. fever 0H catotooans rrre----------" ryrreee The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at S.I1.U.C. The Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m. at S.I.U.C. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 7 .m. The Support Group will meet on Friday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. atS.I.U.C. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 for next week's column.