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- 20- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 28, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL RoorTs Time's running out for Robin By Ann Sandiford Greetings from Ennismore - what a hot and lovely week. My husband tells me that 100 degrees in the Carolinas is just as hot as at home and our son tells me Seagrave is just as hot also, so I hope everyone had a fun time trying to cool down. Robinglade residents and all area residents are reminded that this is the last week to get your property tax appeals in. Those living on water access' especially. Happy birthday this week to Edie Jansen. Several of our August birthday people con- tributed to the church birthday box on Sunday. Sympathy of the community is extended to Rick and Barbara McAskall and family in the death of Rick's mother, Mrs. Hilda McAskall of Oshawa on July 19, 1998. Her funeral ser- vice was in Oshawa on July 22. Sympathy is also extended to Mr. and Mrs. Gilles Guindon and family in the sudden death of their son Jason "Jay" on July 17, 1998 in an automobile acci- dent while travelling in Texas. His funeral service was held on July 24 from Wagg Funeral Home in Port Perry. There will be a miscellaneous community shower for Kristy Hutcheon and David Fleury on Friday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. at Seagrave Church. Lunch will be provided. Fred and Jessie Nobbs are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception in Seagrave Church lower hall on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Seagrave UCW are arranging a theatre night at the Academy Theatre, Lindsay -- Seagrave Ann Sandiford on Thursday, Aug. 27 to see "Trials of Kawartha Kate" a musical night with dinner at Cambride Restaurant if desired. For reservations and further information call Lillian Ross at 705-357-3111 or Donna Sweetman 985-3851. In looking over the recent issues of The Port Perry Star, the community extends its best wishes to all our recent gradu- ates and wish them much suc- cess In their future endeavors. Seagrave Church News Rev. Carson chose for her ser- mon on Sunday "You want to pray" and also spoke to the chil- dren on learning how to pray. The Gospel lesson from Luke 11 vs 1-13 was read by Muriel Jebson and the choir sang the anthem "Bless God My Soul." At the close of the service Lawrence Nichols presented a gift from the congregation to Muriel Jebson who has been our organist and choir leader for six years. Lawrence spoke of her achievements with the choir and the spring melody concerts presented by the Seagrave and Pinedale Choirs. Always ready to help with other activities in the church, suppers, socials, monthly coffee hour, the UCW and provided glade assessment appeals those delicious butter tarts. On behalf of the choir Fred Puckrin presented to her a framed pic- ture of Muriel and the choir, a social hour followed in the lower hall of the church, the men of the choir sang to Muriel a spe- cial song composed by Alex Ingram. We wish her well in all of her future endeavors. Many thanks to the session who planned the tribute to Muriel on her last Sunday as organist at Seagrave Church. The Seagrave Church will he closed for the month of August. -- Please remember that we are not writing this column next month. We wish the whole communi- ty a safe holiday and will look forward to sharing the news with you in September. Local folk enjoy trip All systems go for the weekend's regatta to the Maritimes a beautiful Saturday afternoon Jill Van Camp became the bride of Mike Davidson in a very pretty wedding in the Blackstock United Church. The bride along with her bridesmaid and her parents Richard and Ruby Van Camp arrived at the church in a stately horse drawn carriage. The dinner and dance were held at the Rec. Centre. As Mike comes from Bermuda, there were many guests from there. Various Bermuda cus- toms were part of the wed- ding as well. Following their honey- moon, Jill and Mike will make their home in Bermuda. Best wishes, Jill and Mike. On Sunday at noon Richard and Ruby hosted a barbecue when many of the relatives and guests attended. Last week a number of rural folk enjoyed a Durham Crop and soil trip to the maritimes. Those from this area who attended this week long tour were Ernie and Connie Swain, Ria and Peter Hoogeveen, Rika Wygerde, Alma Duff, Margaret Mountjoy, Eileen McLaughlin, Edith McLaughlin, Merrill and Jean Van Camp, and their friends Fern and Clay Pellett of New York State, Walter and Audrey Wright, Lloyd and Thelma Wright, Clarence and Grace Bajema. y ner at the Waterfront Warehouse in Halifax. The time was spent sight- seeing and visiting vari- ous farm activities. Bill and Jean Ferguson and Kevin Ferguson attended the wedding of Jean's niece Lori McKee in Norwich United Church on Saturday. There were 13 tables at the weekly Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Ruby Smith with a high of 110, Verna Draper, Doris Hill, Harry Hill, Verna Robinson, Richard Potter and Verna Slute. Draws were won by Milt Lacey (two), Elsie Pogue, Charlie Stapleton and Irene Hoffman. : Please mark your cal- endars for a miscella- neous community shower that will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2 p-m. in honor of newlywed Marilyn (Green) Tobin at the St. John's Parish Hall. Many from here attended the open house in honor of Lawrence and Gwendolyn Malcolm's 50th wedding anniver- sary held at Nestleton on Sunday. Congratulations Lawrence and Gwen. A reminder of the Lake Scugog Regatta this com- Lake Scugog Historical Society Mavis Brodie has reported to me that there are still seats available for the Wednesday, Aug. 5 Kerr's bus trip to Upper Canada Village. Bus trip is $25; admis- sion for adults $9.50; for youth $5. There are restaurants there and there will be stops on the way. Call Mavis at 985- 4048. Mary Eva MacDonald We were sorry to hear this past weekend of the passing of Eva, as she pre- ferred to be called, in her 82nd year. She was the wife of the late Jack MacDonald whom was one of the early firefighters in days past and a worker in the Regatta. We extend our sincere condolences to the family. Caesarea by Albert BEE The funeral was held at Wagg Funeral Home on Tuesday. Lake Scugog Regatta Association By Tom Sherwin The Lake Scugog Regatta is now in unstop- pable motion. Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. starts our Civic holiday weekend of activities with a base- ball game in Putsey Park. Saturday, Aug. 1 will see an event packed day. Something for everyone from six to sixty. Sunday, Aug. 2 will see our swimming and canoe events. The climax of both. Saturday and Sunday events will be the Share the Wealth lucky draw. Come out and join the fun and games. You could go home much richer not only in having a good time but also with a pocketful of loonies. We have also learned that at an executive meet- ing of the Regatta that Bruce Lawrie was pre- sented with a plaque by president Tom Hamer in appreciation of 60 years of service as treasurer. Bruce also served as trea- surer of the Caesarea Golf Tournament for 42 years. Present at the presen- tation were president Tom Hamer, Gary Rogers, Anita Sherwin Hamer, Nancy Durocher, Lil Sherwin, Andrew Hamer and Andrea Smith. Congratulations Bruce for an excellent job well done. Joke of the Week From church signs throughout our great land come the following announcements: I. At the evening ser- vice tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell." Come early and lis- ten to our choir practice. 2. This being Easter Sunday we asked Mrs. Jones to come forward and lay an egg on the alter. 3. A bean supper will be held on Wednesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. 4. Don't let worry kill you - let the church help. 5. The rosebud on the alter this morning is to "announce the birth of David Lang the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Lang. 6. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and communi- ty. By Doris Hill Friday evening July 31 starting at 4:30 p.m. will be the United Church Beef Barbecue. Rain or shine, all will be fed. Ladies of the commu- nity are asked to donate pies, also there will be a collection of picnic tables from backyards in the community. If you don't wish to have your table used, please leave a note on it. Please bring a lawn chair Greenbank area news by . Doris Hill to be used while you are watching the entertain- ment. For last minute tickets please phone Rod Foster at 985-8298. Anyone willing to help Annual beef supper is this Friday night wash potatoes please be at Raymond and Jean Kerrys at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 30: If you can roast potatoes please bring container. The Vacation Bible School will be held in Greenbank from Aug. 17 to 21. Please contact Pat Spencer at 985-8277 to register or volunteer help. Congratulations to Delena and John Kelly who were married last week in a beautiful wed- ding at the Gazebo in Palmer Park, Port Perry. bride and maid of honor to the park with his horse "Ginger" and buggy. The happy couple spent a few days in Niagara Falls. community barbecue will be at Ted and Wilma Smiths on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to Pinedale Church. Neil Hunter drove the Thrashing night and $10 at the door. Ages six to 12 are $4 and under six are free. Tickets are available at Janetville Variety Store or call (705) 878-5825. ing weekend. There will be many activities. See the posters for details. On Saturday, Aug. 8 the Janetville United Church will be holding a Beef Barbeque starting at 4 p.m. Adults are $8.50 in advance or During their travels they flew, travelled by bus and ferry. One high- light was the Titanic din- Janetville church supper is Aug. 8