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18- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 10, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > PORT PERRY STAR URAL IRooTs Once again our community has lost another long time resi- dent with the passing of Roy McLaughlin after a lengthy ill- ness. Sympathy is extended to his wife Edith, his family Donna and David Kyte of Blackstock, Denis and Jo McLaughlin of Whitby and Debbie and Ron Vice of Solina as well as to his well loved grandchildren. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon at Wagg Funeral Chapel. For many, many years Roy and his brother, the late Harold McLaughlin, were highly respected as keen competitors and frequent win- ners in horseshoe pitching tour- naments across Ontario. On Saturday, Feb. 28 approx- imately 50 relatives, friends and associates gathered at the home of Joyce Taylor and B.J. Short to honor Anson Taylor on his 80th birthday. One of the guests was the present director of education of Scarborough who brought best wishes, a plaque, some memorabilia and a huge birthday card which had been signed by every student in the Anson Taylor Junior Public School. Also present were two guests who were students with him in the first Grade 13 class at Cartwright High School. Two former students of his when he taught at his first school in Egypt brought a book of memo- ries of schools in Cartwright. Relatives were present from Ottawa, Iroquois Falls, Lindsay, Kitchener, Huntsville, Scarborough, Oshawa and Peterborough as well as the sur- rounding area. Joan Graham is once again working on her well-known tree planting program this spring with the assistance of several service groups. To place your order you must contact her as soon as possible at 986-4856. If you wish further information you must call her at that number as well. As we drive the local sideroads it is very evident that many young trees are starting to make their mark as the result of this on-going program of Joans. These young trees will be ready to replace the many old maples that are rapidly dis- appearing due to age and dis- ease. Cecil and Marie Gibson spent a few days last week visiting Blackstock by their friends Ross and Irene Vanclief at Corbyville. On the way home they visited Cecil's brother Bruce and Nora Gibson in Port Hope. Unfortunately Nora is not well at this time. Stewart and Lorraine Dumesny of Nullewerre, Australia visited Harvey and Joan Graham for a couple of days this week. Nullewerre is approximately 150 miles west of Melbourne. Curlers are reminded of the Kelly Mixed Bonspiel which is planned for next Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17 evenings at the local arena. Teams are asked to sign up very soon either at the rink or by calling Gerald and Joyce at 986- 4257. A reminder to the directors of the Blackstock Agricultural Society of the regular meeting on Wednesday evening this week at 7:30 p.m. at the Rec. Centre. St. John's News By Colin Beal' On Sunday evening, March 8 members of St. John's joined with the congregation of the Church of the Ascension in Port Perry at a pot luck supper in the Ascension Parish Hall. Following the supper the con- gregation and choirs of the two parishes joined in a Choral Evensong. It was thrilling to participate in this beautiful but, unfortunately, now rare traditional service of worship. Earlier in the day, after the morning service, Father Hughs and Howard Gauthier's birth- days were celebrated in song by the coffee time crowd at St. John's. Wendy Bentley has announced that those St. John's Chocolate Easter goodies, which were so popular last year, will be available again in 1998. Last year's were really scrumptious and the 1998 models (new and improved, naturally), promise Helping Anson Carter celebrate his 80th birthday to be even more delicious. They can be ordered through any St. John's parishioner who will be happy to show you samples. Orders must be placed by March 29 and the goodies will be deliv- ered after April 5 - in plenty of time for Easter. There were 13 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Richard Potter, Velma Johnston, Muriel Butson, Don Putsey, Stuart Dorrell, Sarah Brunton and Betty Hockley. Lucky draws were won by John Archer, Verna Robinson, Helen Dorrell, Neta Fish and Vivian Kidd. On Friday afternoon a good congregation attended the World Day of Prayer at the Blackstock United Church. This service was jointly conducted by repre- sentatives of the local churches. It included considerable light and lively music and singing as well as a unique offering service. The weather this winter con- tinues to baffle all. Sunday fea- tured very high winds and at times freezing rain which did damage at some homes in the area. A "For Sale" sign at Utica Hall this past week had a few people wondering what was hap- pening, were the township sell- ing off our community hall? It appears that the real estate agent neglected to put an arrow to the sign which points south. A reminder that the 1998 Epsom Indy Planning meeting will be held this Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Utica Farm Equipment. Third Sunday of Lent, March 15, will be observed with wor- ship and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. in Epsom Church. Greeters will be Dan and Janet Lehman. Don't worry, the Utica Community Daycare will be holding a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 4 at Utica Memory Hall. There are two seatings, 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Tickets are $2.50 per child in advance or $3 at the door; adults $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Call the daycare 985-8783 for information or tickets or pick up tickets at Manchester Convenience. Keep Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m. marked on your calendar for music and butter tarts at Utica United Church. There will be organ, choir, piano, recorders and bagpipes and the Utica Hall is not Utica & Epsom proceeds go to victims of the great ice storm. Adults $5 and students $2. A reminder that if you wish to order from the Regal cata- logue to help the U.CW. please Wishing Rev. David Shearman a quick recovery from his illness Nestleton News By Linda Arbuckle Nestleton United Church Rev. John Shearman led the service for the Second Sunday of Lent. We thank him for filling in for his son David, as he recu- perated. Better health to David. Arlene Malcolm was the greeter and read the scriptures. The Ministry of Music "Cleanse Me" was sung by Regenia Walker and Bernice Mairs, accompanied by Karen Yellowlees. Rev. Shearman's sermon was entitled, "Getting Closer to God." The Nestleton U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, March 18, a change from the usual second Wednesday. Karen Yellowlees will host this meeting at 8 p.m. The roll call is "Sing, Say or Pay." Nestleton Presbyterian Church On a breezy March morning, the regular service was held in Nestleton Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Wm. Fairley offi- ciating. Ushers were Graham Ham and Harvey Mills, organist was Joyce Taylor. Sunday School was taught by Shirley Mills. Responsive Psalm was #27 and scripture readings were from Genesis 15 and St. Luke 13. Prayers were said for the sick. In the talk to the Sunday School, Rev. Fairley had a lesson for the children - from pictures in a photo album. In the sermon Rev. Fairley spoke of the mental pictures which persons might have, that would be different with each one. "Wait on the Lord." We will have new vision at Easter. Lunch and social time was enjoyed in the Sunday School Room with some visitors. All are welcome. Holy Communion will be Sunday, March 22. Family News Our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Roy McLaughlin and family in the loss of a husband, father and grandfather Roy McLaughlin who passed away last Thursday at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry. get orders to Elva Kerry by March 22. Recent visitors with Ruth Ashton were son Allan and Joyce from Oakwood, Bob and Sandra Ludyka and children of Mount Pleasant, Beth Catherwood of Bobcaygeon and her son Barry of Oshawa. Johanna Urech and Kathy Bazarin have just returned home from their motor trip to the south. They stopped in Rochester Hills, Mich. for an overnight visit with Hanny's eldest son. From there they travelled to Georgia and then on to the Florida Keys where for sale they stayed for 2-1/2 weeks. They joined up with Kathy's husband Joe and he took in some of the activities with them. Day trips were enjoyed which included a visit to the Parrot Jungle where they saw a variety of beautiful birds including flamingos. On the way down they encountered severe rain storms, but other than that the weather remained good. Belated congratulations to Gavin Sobil who placed first in his age group for piano solo at the Sunderland Music Festival. For anyone who missed ball registration there will be another one held March 27 Greenbank News By Doris Hill The World Day of Prayer was held at Wick Church on Friday with a good attendance of Greenbank ladies. The Fidelis Unit of the U.C.W. had a pleasant meeting at the church on Wednesday. We were entertained with a comedy read- ing by Mrs. Norma Brose. They are making plans for their Spring Luncheon on April 29. The after- noon closed with refreshments. Miss Julie-Anna Lee was pre- sented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers at church on Sunday by the Youth Group. She has been their leader for some time and is leaving for South Carolina. For anyone who missed ball registration please note, we will be holding another registration on Friday, March 27 at Greenbank Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages four to 12 for softball. Ages 15 to 19 for lobball. Please note we will be having a team for boys and girls ages 11 and 12 this year. For information call Debbie at 985-8025 or Barb at 985-3903. Mrs. Ruby Beare held a going away party for Gladys and George Van De Walker, on Saturday evening at her place in Port Perry. A very special evening was planned for them. They are mov- ing to Oshawa and their friends and neighbors in Greenbank are sad to see them leave.