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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" Be sure to sign up for next week's | PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 9, 1999 - 17 PORT PERRY STAR I RooTs At the morning service of Blackstock United Church the sacrament of Baptism was con- ducted by Rev. David Shearman when Donna Marie Carr and Molly Anne Irene Carr daugh- ter of Donna and Chris were received. During the service the senior choir sang an excel- lent anthem, Lord Be My Rock/Jesus Loves Me. The topic of Rev. Shearman's thought- provoking sermon was "An Elephant in the Kitchen." Following church, Chris and Donna Carr and Molly of Sunrise Cres. hosted a family gathering in honour of Baptisms. Guests were Paul and Norma Mcintyre, Blackstock, Laurence and Anne Carr, Tina and Aubrey Hanshaw all of Seagrave, Buck McIntyre and his daughters Brandi and Brittany of View Lake. Congratulations to Colten James, eight-years-old, who placed second in the pre-Grade 1 class at the recent Sunderland Music Festival. His proud teacher is Lori Beer. I am sure others of the area placed during this festival - please let me know. A reminder of the members of the fair board of the regular March meeting to be held this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rec. Centre. Where has the season gone? The final curling event, the Kelly Mixed Bonspiel will be held next Monday and Tuesday evenings. Sign up sheet is at the arena and it is imperative that you sign up immediately. The annual Awards Banquet for the Blackstock Curling Club will be held at the Blackstock United Church C.E. Room on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the form of a pot luck supper. The report of the nominating committee will be given as well as the awards presented. All curlers are urged to make the effort to attend to make a worth- while event. A warm welcome to Blackstock is extended to Jennifer (nee Arbuckle) and Philip McLeod who moved into their new home on Old Scugog Road beside Lishmans. There were 10 tables of euchre at the Tuesday evening party with the following win- ners: Harold Crawford, Lyle McMahon, Velma Johnston, Ed Johnson, Vivian Kidd, Alma Manns and Merv Storrie. Draws were won by Harold Crawford, Richard Potter, Lois Lowery, Elaine Bailey, Gary Notenboom and Lyle McMahon. Kelly Mixe By now I am sure you have - noticed the Road Watch signs in our community. There is also a local Citizen Report Form Drop Box conveniently located at oo Country Convenience Store in Blackstock. We now have the opportunity to report the irresponsible driver who not only risks herself/himself but others on the road. If there is an interested group in our community who would like to learn more about this very worthwhile program, someone will come to speak about it. But now it is up to each of us to do our part. Don't always rely on someone else to do it for you. St. John's News In the afternoon, on Friday, March 5, Ste. Bernadette's Church hosted the World Day of Prayer. The theme for this year's agenda was The People of Venezuela. Approximately 40 people attended with repre- d Bonspiel sentatives from all of the churches in our area. Several members of St. John's were present and enjoyed the World Day of Prayer. All churches participated in the program. St. John's shared in the Call to Worship, the scripture readings and prayers. Father Hogan gave an excellent talk based on a reading from Hosea. The cof- fee time was enjoyed after the service. We thank Ste. Bernadette's for organizing and hosting this very special afternoon. A job well done. At our service on Sunday, March 7, Father Hugh remind- ed us, in his sermon, that "God Knows What We Are Up To." That is a very sobering thought and I'm sure that after listening | to Hugh most of us made a men- tal note to alter our behaviour wherever we could. Our choir sang "Hymn of Prayer" and they did a spectacular job. We all enjoyed the coffee time after church. Blackstock Lions will Paul Arculus We have been reading Paul's articles for years which appear the first Tuesday of the month in our local Port Perry Star. This Thursday, March 11 he will unveil his new book on "The Merchants of old Port Perry" at the Town Hall 1873. Doors open at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. we will have a short presentation _along with Mike Duffy, Channel 9, CTV network. Be sure to come out and meet Mike and get a good look at Paul's new book. The cost of the book is $29,95. Every home should have one as its synonymous with our her- itage. Refreshments will be served. Lake Scugog Historical Society The executive meeting usu- ally held the second Thursday of the month was omitted mak- ing March 11 "Paul Arculus Night" in our community. Mark March 25 on your cal- endar now for our annual meet- ing held at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Queen Street, Port Perry at 7:30 p.m. President Mavis Brodie wants everyone to come out and give your views on the best way we can celebrate this 30th anniver- sary year. The hall is on the lower level of the church which you enter off the east driveway. Note: an error was made in the newsletter - it is St. John's Presbyterian Port Perry. Blackstock Lions Club Last Wednesday's meeting had a good turnout considering the weather. Our guest speaker was snowed in which made our meeting over early. The people of Caesarea will be happy to know the Lions have donated $200 to our ever- green project. More trees to be planted along Hwy. 57. This is the Lions cheese order week and we are also going to sell those solid chocolate Easter Bunnies the weekend of March start selling Easter Bunnies soon Albert Putsey 25, 26, and 27 at one of the plazas in Port Perry. Caesarea Hall Board Don't forget this Wednesday is euchre night at the hall at 8 p.m. The last euchre night scores were: High points - ladies - Nancy Davey; mens - Doreen Kelly. Most lone hands - ladies - Ethel Call and Nancy Davey; Men - Don Putsey, Gord Johnstone, Doreen Kelly. The hall board meeting cen- tered around our fireworks, the Halloween Dance and New Year's Dance. Reports about Millennium year. The provincial - Minister of Health reported to 'us at one meeting I attended that we would be getting 50 cents per head of our population from the province. That is 19,000 people times 50 cents equals $9,500. Susan Hubbard and Family Wish to thank the people who stopped to help Susan and son Steven at the accident scene of Feb. 25. They have now regained normal health but the car was a write-off. Many thanks and God Bless You. Something To Think About A man who owned an older car with no collision insurance was forced off the road and the car rolled over. The police, fire, and ambulance departments all arrived on the scene. Later as he was not a resident of Oshawa received a bill for $1,100. His insurance company said "He wasn't covered as that fell under the collision section of insur- ance." Ask your agent? I have $500 deductible on my collision. Joke of the Week The tail gunner was being court martialled. "What did yon hear in your headset?" demand- ed a superior officer. Well, replied the airman "I heard my squadron leader holler enemy planes at five o'clock." "And what action did you take?" per- sisted the officer. "Why sir" replied the gunner, "I just sat back and waited. It was only 4:30." Pine Ridge Garden Club We had a great turnout last Tuesday for our pot luck supper. The guest speaker Dianne Lackie gave an excellent talk with her many slides on pho- tography, of all types of shrubs, flowers and garden accessories to study. It is obvious we are off to another great year of friend- ship and knowledge. Tr Get well wishes to all in the community who are ill at this time (some going into hospital and some coming home this coming week). Many children in the area have been missing school just recently with this bug going around - hope all are feeling better soon. Happy birthday wishes go out to Kyla Vendrig, Bill Colwell, Stephanie Blair and all others. Happy anniversary wishes to Bill and Ann Sandiford and to Richard and Janet Vendrig. Congratulations to Rebecca MacDonald of Robinglade who competed in the Manvers Mini Blades Competition and " received the gold medal in Ladies Novice B for her solo performance. Rebecca skates for the Port Perry Skating Club and is also a member of the Port Perry Snow Angels Precision Team. Mrs. Christel Zolitz of Wehr Germany is spending three weeks with her sister-in-law Ruth Zolitz. Seagrave Church is sponsor- ing a "Day for Children" during the March Break. Children are welcome to come to the church on March 19. Please call Linda Thomas at 985-0452 after March 9 for details and to reg- Seagrave ister. The Lentscape 1999 is being held at Greenbank this Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. The topic is "How Do We Choose Our Leaders?" - The Story of the Foot Washing. Church News Get well wishes to those with the nasty cold, flu bug The Third Lenten Candle was extinguished at the church service on Sunday by Kim Alldred and her three sons while the congregation sang "Walk in the Light." Donna Wanamaker gave the Minute of Mission on South Africa. Rev. Carson talked to the chil- dren about the importance of water in our lives and in sus- taining our bodies. He referred to Jacobs well. The choir sang "The Old Rugged Cross." The sermon was "Beholding the Cross." Magnanimity When Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well he did not judge or belittle her. During Wednesday, March 10 at 1:30 Lent we need to discover the living water of Christ. The U.C.W. will meet this p.m. at the home of Jacqui and" Larry Beamish. The Men's Group will meet at the church on Saturday, March 13 at 8:30 a.m. The Annual Beef Supper will be held on Wednesday, April 14 at the Seagrave Church. Times are 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. More details later. That's all for this week. Please call Ann Sandiford with your news, sports, etc. at 985- 9440 for next week's column. Ed ET Ta 7 Far RR TE ER re ga a i i a eo