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the Adventure visit Scugog for the first time. This is an annual outing where people purchase a ticket and travel from one loca- 22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 22, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" EE el RURAT PORT > PORT PERRY STAR < SF VLE RAL Roots The wonderful warm sunny weather continues even through the week of the International Ploughing Match which traditionally is a time for rain and poor conditions. Many from this area attended this annual showplace of farm equipment located this year Just north of Kingston. Best wishes are extended to Christina Taylor and Keith Robinson, who were married in a beautiful wedding at the Blackstock United Church on Saturday afternoon. The recep- tion and dance followed at the " Recreation Complex. Christine and Keith will be making their home in Oakwood. On Sunday morning the local singing group The Touch of Country provided the special music at the anniversary ser- vice of Yelverton United Church. Guest speaker for this service was Rev. Dale Davis now retired in Bobcaygeon and formerly minister of Blackstock United. There was a large response to The Durham Countryside Adventure which toured through many parts of rural Durham on Saturday and Sunday. There were several tour spots in this area including lunch provided at the United Church. Many from urban areas near and far took part in this country adventure. The Terry Fox Run on Sunday was another great suc- cess. Ruth Marconi is thrilled that she exceeded her personal goal of $1,000 in pledges and wishes to thank all her many friends for their generous sup- port. A former resident of Purple Hill, Jeff Oldnall passed away over the weekend. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. Sympathy is also extended to Lawrence and Berta Avery and family on the passing of Blackstock Lawrence's sister Mrs. Joyce Johnson of Bowmanville last week. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday. The Town Hall House Tour on Saturday involved several local spots and many partici- pating in this delightful event. Members of the Green fami- lies attended a family gathering at the home of Robert and Sue Green and boys, Bowmanville in celebration of Kyle's first birthday on Saturday evening. There were 12 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Norman The Durham Countryside Adventure made for a great weekend Rohrer with a score of 91, Ambrose Ohaloran, Mary Cannon, Marg Finney, Roy Werry, Jean Van Camp and Muriel Selby. Lucky draws were won by Muriel Selby, Grace Bassant, Loretta Ohaloran, Helen Dorrell, Gary Notenboom and Merv Storie. ONO Report By Elaine Bailey Ten members met at the home of Jean Goble for our September meeting. We thor- oughly enjoyed a horse-drawn wagon ride with lovely Belgian horses around the farm on a starry night with Keith Goble and Ron Hoskin. To begin our meeting indoors Jean served a delicious punch. Our new executive will consist of: president - Catherine Corden, vice-president - Aileen Van Camp, treasurer - Sandra Hoskin and secretary - Elaine Bailey. We have been asked to join with the W.I. to host an evening with a speaker from the Arthritis Society and voted to do this. Barb Byers informed us that she is trying to contact Dan Nedles - re having Rod Beatty return to Blackstock with his next edition of "Wingfields Farm." After much discussion it was decided to cancel our Swim Bus program next year due to lack of response. This year we had only 21 children at a cost of $621.60. ONO has sponsored this program for approximately 25 years. A thank you note for our donation was read from the Alzheimer Society. Next meeting will be at Nancy Bryans home on Oct. 15 in the form of a pot luck dinner. Jean served a delicious lunch. We all sat around the table and enjoyed much fun and laughter as usual. Don't forget the museum's Pioneer Fall Fair is Sunday This past weekend we had Durham Countryside tion to another visiting sites of interest. This year there were 41 stops in all. The one spot they stopped was at the Island Museum. At the museum they had the Blacksmith Shop open, a woman telling historical sto- ries and a bell ringer from Bowmanville ring out a tune on the church bell. The tea room served lemonade. I personally will be looking forward to it next year. Don't forget the lecture this coming Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry. Use the side entrance on the east side. Also don't forget this Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Pioneer Fall Fair at Mhe museum on the Island. Interest for the whole family. Also this coming Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Alex Ingram will be at the church on the Island with your kind of music. Due to Thanksgiving being one of those family get-together weekends our son Ken and his wife Linda decided to pay special tribute this past weekend in celebrating Eileen and Albert's 50th wedding anniversary. It was a small party of 30 people whom we have known for many Caesarea years. Alex Ingram came along with his little band and with the tunes of old along with some jokes. I'm sure everyone went home happy with a fully belly and happy. Thanks kids - it was a great party. - Blackstock Lions Club Cheese sales for the month of September looked very favor- [ § What a busy week in Epsom, Utica This is a busy week in the community, hope I can keep it all straight. Wednesday, Sept. 23 is Bethesda-Reach W.I. meeting in Epsom Church starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday is also Utica Daycare Board meeting in Utica Church. Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, the "Cooking Thing" is once again going to be in full swing for anyone who is inter- ested in putting together a moderately priced meal for their family. For information call Suzanne at 985-4760. This is to be held in Epsom Church. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Epsom Public School from 5:30 to 7 p.m. is their Back to School Barbecue followed by Curriculum Night. Hamburgers, hot dogs Ad pop are for sale. Also on Thursday, is the Prayer Circle in Utica Church at 7:15 p.m. followed by choir practice at 8 p.m. Utica & Epsom If that isn't enough, maybe you would like to attend the Goodwood United Church Beef Supper which our U.C.W. is contributing to. Ladies who have been asked to bake pies, don't forget. I'll need them by 3 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 27, church will be held in Epsom Church at 11 a.m. In Rev. Burton's absence, Colin Bowler will be presiding. This is also the start of Sunday School so we'd like to see lots of children out. On Saturday, Sept. 26, Earl and Marie Wilson will be cele- brating their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. at Uxbridge Senior Centre. Congratulations. Utica community wishes Martha and Reinhard Kelz the very best as they leave our community and return to Weiz, Austria to live. We welcome David and Darlene Dart, who have pur- chased the Kelz property and will be moving in very soon. Jane Bradbury has been spending the last few weeks visiting with her daughter Jacqueline Wilson and children in California. We wish the very best for Ruth Ashton as she had hip surgery Monday, Sept. 21 at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Recent visitors with Ruth were former neighbars Ron and Lorraine Brown and their granddaughters who live in Sandy Hook, Alan and Joyce Ashton of Oakwood, Bob, Sandra Ludyka and children of Mount Pleasant and Beth Catherwood of Bobcaygeon. able. We also have two service nights this month for bar engagements. We had a very good talk last Wednesday night by Bobbie Drew, our public school elected representative. Last Saturday was a work day at Camp Kirk closing up and boarding up the camp for the remainder of the year. They were also out Sunday at the Terry Fox run handing out ham- burgs to those participating in the event. Boat Ramp, Caesarea I had a call this week from Russ Anderson of Scugog Point whom thanked me for my article of this past week. He has a 22 foot boat which is very heavy and he reported he had no trou- ble drawing it out of the water. Fall One look on the calendar tells us that Monday was the first day of the fall season. The warm earth and chilly nights are caus- ing early morning fogs or mists. The robins have all left along with many other birds. Let's hope El Nino gives us a good winter as it has blessed us with a wonderful spring and summer. Joke of the Week There's a new garlic diet around. You don't lose weight, but you look thinner from a dis- tance. The One Liner Laughing helps, it's like jog- ging on the inside. Horticultural Society to meet Wednesday in Brooklin Ashburn News By Florence Ashton Brooklin Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday night, Sept. 23 at Brooklin United Church which is the gen- eral meeting and chrysanthe- mum and vegetable show. With our warm temperatures still remaining with us, this promises to be an interesting and colorful show. You will be in for a real treat with David Hinton speak- ing on Rhododendrons who is an outstanding speaker. Come along and bring a friend, and of course those flower show entries. Bernice Gardner enjoyed a bus trip last Thursday travelling to Niagara Falls. Theo and Joan Knight attend- ed a Guelph Class Reunion last week, and spent the time at Tamwood Resort, Bracebridge. The trees are already taking on their beautiful display of fall color. The Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Sheila Parrott on Wednesday night, with Florence Ashton chairing the meeting. Meeting opened with singing "Blessed Assurance." Scripture Mark 6:30-34 was read by Bernice Gardner. Meditation entitled "Get Some Rest." Bernice led in prayer. Hymn "Trust and Obey" was sung. Treasurers report was given. A few items of business were discussed. Betty Dutton was in charge of the program, and shared with us some of the writings by Phillip Keller "Eternal Life in the Hand of the Shepherd." Betty closed the meeting in prayer. Lunch and a friendly chat was enjoyed by all. Worship each Sunday morn- ing at Burns Church at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.