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- a i is a . 4 18- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" En ---- a--*--*_--rs, R > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL Roorts her very much for her involve- ment and her enthusiasms. Rev. Hugh will be conducting services again next week. Happy birthday Sunday attending the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Convention immedi- ately following the Ontario con- was held on Monday frofi the Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry. Cecil and Marie Gibson attended the funeral of Cec's Our community was shocked on Sunday morning to learn the news of the very sudden and unexpected death of Henry ~ |Plan to attend the Pancake Tuesday dinner -------- Wotten. Sympathy is extended to his wife Muriel, his family David Wotten, Pat Millson, Joan Argue, Carol Gray and Tom Wotten all of this community and Norma Lott of Courtice as well as to their spouses and fam- ilies. Also sympathy to Henry's three sisters, Ruby Johnson, Helen Bradburn and Dorothy Archer all of this community, their families as well as to his many, many friends. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at the Wagg Funeral Home in Port Perry. Sympathy also the the Bowers family members on the untimely passing of Earl Bowers after a lengthy illness. Earl is remem- bered as an excellent painter as well as "the television man" in many families. Earl's funeral cousin Mrs. Donna Ward (nee Graham) in Cobourg on Tuesday. Donna was the daughter of the late Don and Jean Graham of Millbrook and one-time residents of Blackstock. Sympathy to Helen Nesbitt and her family on the passing last week of her husband Maurice. His funeral was held on Saturday at Low and Low Funeral Chapel in Port Perry. Pleased to report that Roy Turner and Lois Luke are both home from hospital. If you are reading this news before Tuesday evening plan to attend either of the Pancake Suppers which will be held in Blackstock on Tuesday in cele- bration of Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. These events are held at both the St. John's Anglican Church and the United Church and I am sure both will have great food. Blackstock was well repre- sented at the annual convention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies held last week at the Royal York Hotel. Representing Blackstock were Marilyn Green, Ann Julia Bajema, Merrill and Jean Van Camp, Barry Van Camp, Helen Dorrell, Eileen McLaughlin, Aileen Van Camp, Wilma Van Camp, Gerald and Joyce Kelly. Joyce and Gerald remained until ventions. Due to poor weather on Tuesday there were only four tables at the weekly card party with the following winners: Betty Hockley, Charlie Campbell, Marie Gibson, Kathleen Watts, Harvey Graham, Charlie Stapleton and Vivian Kidd. St. John's News By Jean Willis The Rev. Dawn Gilby and her husband Ken travelled from Orillia again to celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday, Feb. 22 in Blackstock. Rev. Dawn spoke with the children about changes that happen in life and her eulogy centered on learning to live with each other. ' Rev. Dawn has been a great inspiration to us in Rev. Hugh's absence and we wish to thank to Rev. Hugh who has a birthday this week. welcome to attend our fourth annual Pancake Supper which will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. (Shrove Tuesday). Our chef de cuisine will be George Kubovic. Eucharist on Tuesday, Feb. 24. will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25. the usual times. Pastoral Care please contact either Father Gary Van der Meer 985-7278 or Father Paul Kett 852-3286. Upcoming events: Don't forget that everyone is There will be no mid-week The Ash Wednesday Service Sunday services will be at If you have need of emergency Congratulations to new Nestleton news by Linda Arbuckle yweds Tom and Tracy p- ' ~ : . ' By Linda Arbuckle inside. showed some progress, with the There was no Sunday services of Vancouver and Kevin and Nestleton Presbyterian Responsive Psalm was #51 hope more persons will join the on Feb. 22 as Rev. David family of Cobourg on the loss of Church and scripture readings were church life. The custom of a spe- Shearman has been sick and a husband, father, and grandfa- The regular church service «in Nestleton Presbyterian Church was held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wm. Fairley in the pulpit. Ushers were Harvey Mills and Oliver Rohrer, and organist was Joyce Taylor. The Offertory was "Whiter Than Snow." Shirley Mills taught the Sunday School. Rev. Fairley spoke to the chil- dren using a brown bag item, and telling the children that to have a lasting effect their lessons should not be on the surface, but would go deep from Joel 2 and St. Matthew 6. We are in fellowship in the church, and in God. Lunch and social time was enjoyed in the Sunday School Room afterwards. Annual Meeting Chaired by Rev. Fairley the annual meeting of Nestleton Church was held after the morn- ing service. Reports had been printed for each person and they were adopted. Officers were re- elected to vacant places. Business. for the past year, cial service on Good Friday and also the Christmas Eve Candlelight was established and will be carried on annually. The services of organist, trea- surer and custodian and press secretary were voted apprecia- tion for their dedicated fulfill- ment of duties of their office. - The new Sunday School teacher Shirley Mills is much appreciated and welcome to any children who will come to Sunday School. Nestleton United Church By Albert Putsey Lions Club In last week's column I made a mistake of when Earl Cuddie ( Wednesday, May 20. I regret and apologize for this error. Debra Cooper from the Denise House, a charitable organization which aids battered women, gave an excellent address at the dinner meeting. Wednesday, March 4 Senator Honorable Consiglio Di Nino will address the dinner meeting which starts at 6:45 p.m. at the Rec. Centre, Blackstock. More information: call Bill 986-5599. Pine Ridge Garden Club Don't forget Tuesday, March 3 at 6:45 p.m. is their pot luck supper at Nestleton Hall. Speaker will be Barbara Harthein, master gardener and (landscape designer. Subject: organic lawn and garden care. Monthly competition will be Vitamin "C," a design using cit- rus fruit and greenery. Also try and get your tickets early for Caesarea's first robin sighting Caesarea by | 5 the Canada Blooms Exhibition in Toronto on March 12. The price is $25 which includes the bus trip and admission to the show. The principles need some idea as to how many are going to Ed's Warehouse for dinner so reservations can be made. Tickets available at Lizy Lou's store in Port Perry. With March in sight and the mild weather we have had it's great to see our neighborhood organizations coming alive. Historical Society The Lake Scugog Historical Society will be holding thei first meeting for 1998 on Thursday, March 26 at the "Church" Scugog Island. I have it marked on my calendar - have you? Agricultural Centre what a carburetor is. Where's the car?" Wife: "In the swimming pool." in the sands of time, don't drag your feet. Feb. 23, 1998. A meeting for Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at 60 Vanedward Dr., Port Perry. Subject: Why eat organically? Free admission. value and etc. A day session at a fee of $20 includes lunch, Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start location, 60 Vanedward Dr. Register in advance 1-905-2003 or 1-800- 263-8023. Joke of the Week Wife: "There's a problem with the car. It has water in the car- buretor." Husband: "Water in the carburetor? That's ridicu- lous." Wife: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." Husband: "You don't even know Saying of the Week If you want to leave footprints Arnot Sheppard. We saw our first robin on some of the members of the con- gregation have the flu bug that has been going around. Next Sunday regular service will be held at 11:15 a.m. Family News Congratulations to the new- lyweds Tom and Tracy Benschop (nee Malcolm) who were married on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Bowmanville. Our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Helen Nesbitt and family, Trevor and family of Nestleton, Sharon ther Maurice Nesbitt who passed away last Thursday at Oshawa General Hospital. Visitation was at Low & Low Funeral Home in Port Perry on Friday and the funeral was on Saturday from Low & Low Funeral Home. Our sincere sympathy to the relatives of Earl Bowers who passed away last Friday. Visitation was Sunday at Wagg Funeral Home and the funeral was on Monday. Thursday is euchre night Morning wor- ship was conducted by The Rev. Tom Gemmell on "Joseph's Son." Ashburn area news Florence Ashton Treasurer's report was given by Joan Knight, with min- utes read by secre- would address the Lions Club. i Also a course about selling Sunday at Burns gary tt nella The correct date will be standing timber off your wood CA. ths sors by arroi. ne lots. How to estimate it, market [| Mon was titled Wick was in charge of the program Rev. Sheina Smith will return to the pulpit next Sunday, March 1 at 10 a.m. when the Lord's Supper will be celebrated. The Kirk Session meets on Tuesday, March 3 at the church. "Wheels to Meals" luncheon will be held at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Brooklin on Wednesday, March 11 at noon. The Ladies' Bible Class met at Lexie Pettus' home on Wednesday, Feb. 18 with seven members present. President Florence Ashton convened the meeting. Opening hymn was "More About Jesus." Psalm 55: 1-8 and Isaiah 40: 31 was read by Lexie. Meditation was titled "Want to Fly Away?" Followed with prayer by Lexie. The hymn "Blessed Assurance" was sung. with closing prayer by Aldine. The March meeting will be held at the home of Betty Dutton. The first meeting this year for the Brooklin Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday evening, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. at Brooklin United Church. Special speaker for this meeting will be David Petrie whose subject will be "Planting Seeds." Thursday night, Feb. 26 is euchre night again at Ashburn Community Centre at 8 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy a good evening with your card friends. Sorry to hear that many in our area have suffered with the flu and colds. Just perhaps, more chilling temperatures would chase away some of those germs. Enjoy your week.