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. 30- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 2, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Rt POR > PORT PERRY STAR < PERRY > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL RooTs What a violent spell of weath- er went through here on Sunday morning with high winds con- tinuing throughout the day. While many parts of Ontario experienced much damage, it appears as if our area has escaped with not many serious effects. Best wishes are extended to Julie Strong and Jamie Steele who were married in a very pret- ty wedding on Saturday after- noon in the Blackstock United Church. The reception and dance that followed was held in the Uxbridge Legion. On Thursday evening Kathleen and Dalton Dorrell accompanied by Caitlin and Remy McCoy attended the Trenton Community Player's presentation of Sleeping Beauty. Emily Wills played the part of the Evil Fairy. There were 12 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Vera Asselstine, Mary Henderson, Edna Manns, Grace Bassant, Marg Finney, Edgar Millson and Irene Hoffman. Lucky draws were won by Joan Sutcliffe, Doris Hill, Harry Hill, Gary Notenboom, Marie Gibson and Reid Harness. Next Monday evening, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. the Cartwright High School Senior Concert Band is presenting a concert in Blackstock United Church to show its appreciation to the com- munity for its support in helping finance the recent successful trip to MusicFest in Quebec. Everyone is welcome. On Sunday, June 14 the Blackstock United Church Sunday School Anniversary will be held with Larry Doyle, a singer/songwriter and member of Wesdale United Church, Peterborough as guest speaker. All are welcome. Also on Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. the annual Cartwright Union Cemetery Decoration Day Service will be held with Rev. David Shearman as the minister. Mark your calendars for both of these events if they apply to you. On Sunday the Dorrells and the McCoys attended the morn- ing service of Tansley United What a violent spell of weekend weather | Blackstock Church in Burlington when Michael Dixon was a candidate for confirmation. Lunch with the Dixons completed a very pleasant family day. Eighty-five Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and their parents enjoyed Cartwright's annual banquet and awards night on May 29 at the Nestleton Hall. Swimming up from Beavers to Cubs were Cody Jennings, Michael Rossler and Kyle Sauer- Driscoll. Leaping up from Cubs to Scouts were David Beal, Matt Morrison, Craig Perhinski, Cody Rundle and Michael Van Camp and leaving Scouts to go to Venturers was Stephen Delores. Special congratulations to Stephen Delores for achieving the Chief Scout Award as well as being named Scout of the Year; David Beal, Matt Morrison, Cody Rundle and Michael Van Camp for sharing the Blair Graham Memorial Award given to the Cub who has been exem- plified the Cub Motto - "Do Your Best;" Carl Geer for winning the Most Improved Scout. All youth involved in 1st Cartwright were congratulated on their personal growth and accomplishment throughout the 1997-98 Scouting year. The annual Huck Finn Raft Adventures in Bobcaygeon will be attended by Scout groups from all over Ontario including two teams from 1st Cartwright. This weekend, the Scout troop from Blackstock will be camping in Bobcaygeon and participating in lots of different events associ- ated with Huck Finn, including racing two watercrafts they have designed and built. Good luck to all of the boys and their leaders. More than $600 was raised at the CRA yard sale Caesarea Ratepayers Association We had a very good day on Saturday with our yard sale making more than $600. Our sincere thanks to those who donated items and our many helpers. The winner of our 50/50 draw was Ray Keele of R.R. 1, Nestleton, whom after phoned, went home with $126.50. Thank you all for investing in beautiful Caesarea. We discussed the fireworks we have on the Saturday night prior to July 1 to celebrate Canada's birthday consisting of all sorts of games for the kids, running, three legged races, wheelbarrow races, etc. This year we thought we could include many of the old pictures of Caesarea, Nestleton, Blackstock etc. which I am sure both youth and parents would enjoy seeing an added attraction. Cartwright High School Tea Kathy King led the choirs from Cartwright Public School who sang excerpts from Walt Disney's movie. Mr. Bierness who is classed as one of the eight top music teachers in all of Ontario conducted the Cartwright High School bands. As-a guest we had Mr. Rodger D.J. Swinton a retired adjudica- Albert Putsey tor of music and has many degrees including one from Oxford England. He was a choir director before he was old enough to get a license to drive a car. The band played selections which earned them the gold award in Montreal. All in all it was one terrific couple of hours and as a senior all I can say is thank you for everything. It was wonderful. Blackstock Lions Club When you attend as many meetings or events in a month as I do you are bound to make an error. The Lions car wash was for last Sunday not Saturday which I'm sorry to say was washed out. More news on this later. Lake Scugog Historical Society This coming Saturday, June 6 is the Canoe the Nonquon"s 30th event. There are many classes including age classes for the races. Let's get our youth out to this event. Entry forms and sponsor sheets are available at Brock's store downtown or at Jeff's Pizza Hut in Reid's grocery store. For more information call Bill Brock at 985-7134. The next main item is the old steam engine railway ride Saturday, June 13 from Uxbridge station at 10 a.m. arriving at Stouffville at 11 a.m. Returns to Uxbridge on the 3:30 p.m. train. Lots to do in Stouffville during your visit. The cost is: Adults - $13.50; Seniors. Sunday, May 31 was the Sunday School Celebration with all the Sunday School children performing the service. Under the super- vision of Superintendent Joanna Malcolm, the chil- dren sang many songs for the congregation. The Cartwright Clown Troupe performed a skit "Are You Living Life?" Marley Malcolm and Stephen Delore were presented with Bibles. A skit with Patrick Wotten, Marley Malcolm, Robert Notman | and Johnathan Wotten was done and was titled "Super Pastor." Kate Mairs was the pianist for the service. After the service a bar- becue was held at the home of David and Joanna Malcolm. The rain held off for the afternoon activities | of games and barbecue. Next Sunday, June 7 Nestleton United Church will observe Sacrament of Holy Communion at the regular time. Sunday, June 14 at 2 Nestleton area news by Linda Arbuckle p.m. Rev. David Shearman will be the minister for the Cartwright Union Cemetery Decoration Service. Nestleton Presbyterian Church The regular church ser- vice in the Nestleton Presbyterian Church was conducted by Mr. Ron Brittain in the absence of Rev. Wm. Fairley. The ush- ers were Oliver Rohrer and Harvey Mills and the Sunday School classes were taught by Shirley Mills. The offertory was "The Stranger of Galilee" - Joyce Taylor, organist. Responsive Psalm was #104 and the scripture readings were from Acts 2, CHS sale a success Romans 8 and John 14. Harvey Mills sang "The Family Who Prays" and accompanied himself on the guitar. Mr. Brittain spoke of the time of Pentecost and the power of the Holy Ghost. Lunch and a social time was enjoyed in the Sunday School Room after the ser- vice. Cartwright High School Saturday, May 30 the parking lot of the high school was a busy spot as the annual yard and bake sale was held. The Cartwright Public School were also at the high school as they are trying to raise funds to replace the play- ground equipment at the public school. I purchased one of the cookbooks "What's Cooking at Cartwright," and for anybody that has not seen this book, they should con- tact the public school if they want one. Our prayers go out to those at the Immaculate Conception Church As I write, many homes in the community are busy cleaning up since the wind storm over the past weekend. Happy birthday wish- es go out to Kristy Hutcheon, Cassidy Connolly, John Kent, Gertrude Wanamaker, JoAnne Desautels and me. Lois Tyler and Sylvia Reynolds have been visit- ing with Sylvia's sister Margaret and Alec Ingram. Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson of Victoria B.C. are visiting with John's sis- ter Audrey and Harley Horner. The Seagrave communi- ty is saddened by the tragic burning of the Port Perry Catholic Church. Our prayers go out to the con- gregation at this time. Many Seagrave Port Perry High School students were looking very lovely indeed as they attended the formal At Home dance Friday evening. Seagrave Church News Seagrave The Seagrave Sunday School Anniversary Service on Sunday morning was led by the superintendent George Hill. Jay King sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Oh God Most Holy." The children took several parts of the service and some of the adult workers present- ed a Pentecost drama. The children's story was based on Genesis vs. 1-9 with Rev. Carson telling the Biblical story and Shirley Barr gave the native sacred story from the Cowichan Band on Vancouver Island. The pic- nic lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and beverages was enjoyed inside due to the storm that had preceded the service. The congregation wishes to thank George and Darlene Hill for their efforts in the Sunday School work during this past year. There will be no church service or Sunday School at Seagrave on June 7 or June 14. Next Sunday Greenbank Sunday School Anniversary Service is at 11:15 a.m. The guest speaker will be Todd Steele. The annual Seagrave Church Yard Sale will be on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20. This year it will be on the property of Larry and Jacqui Beamish at 2 River St. (at the south entrance of Seagrave off Durham Rd. 2, (Simcoe St.) Next Robinglade Estates Women's Group meeting will be Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Tracy Evan's home. Chinese food is planned so please call Tracy Evans at 985-9083 so appropriate food can be ordered. Call Ann next week at 985-9440.