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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 23, 1999 - 21 Ri ] - J RAL NIRY STAR Roorts Curling season wraps up with ie annual Kelly Bonspiel Curling at Blackstock Curling Club concluded with a successful Kelly Bonspiel on Monday and Tuesday evenings. When the games were complet- ed the team of Doug and Karen Kadowaki and Grant and Laura Micklewright had accumulated an incredible 50 points. In sec- ond place were Cameron Porter, John Bouwhuis, Marg Fielden and Tony Bloehman. Leanne and Bev Goslin, Tony Duivestyn and Paul MacIntyre placed third. The Awards Banquet will be held this Friday evening, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the United Church in the form of a pot luck supper. This year all former curlers and their spous- es are invited to attend as this is a celebration of 50 years of the club. Please bring any old pictures, memorabilia etc. to create a memory corner at this special evening. A special pre- sentation will also be made to Merlin Suggitt who is the only living charter member and who still continues to regularly curl each week. Rev. Wesley Hutton who was very instrumental in forming the Blackstock Curling Club 50 years ago, passed away in Brooks, Alberta in January of this year. In addition special enter- tainment will be part of the program of the evening. So if you or your spouse had any part in the Blackstock Curling Club, you are invited to attend. Many from this community attended the open house at the home in Lindsay of Peggy and Fred Stacey to help them cele- brate their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday after- 'noon. There were 12 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Muriel Butson, Muriel Selby, Richard Potter, Ken McKenzie, Grace Bassant, Elaine Bailey and Ruth Griffen. Lucky draw winners were Verna Robinson, Dorothy Olan, Joan Sutcliffe, Helen Dorrell, Gary Notenboom and Ed Johnson. Several attended the visita- tion and the funeral service in Oshawa for the late Isla Barker who was well known in United Church circles. The choir of the United Church is very busy preparing for the Cantata which will be presented at the regular Sunday morning service at 9:45 a.m. next Sunday, Palm Sunday, March 28. All are wel- come to enjoy this presentation. All the families who were away for March Break are home again now that the buses are on the roads again and sched- ules have resumed. Hope you all had happy holidays. St. John's News Morning prayer was cele- brated at St. John's this Sunday, March 21. Father Hugh spoke to us about despair being presumptuous. After all, he reminded us, we do not know what tomorrow will bring. He used Joseph's life as an example since he went from the despair of prison to being the Prime Minister of Egypt, proving that despair is indeed presumptu- ous. Shannon, Jessie and Natasha from our children's choir, together with Ruth and Peggy from our senior choir, sang "God is Good, God is Love" for us and they did a marvelous job. Thank you. We all enjoyed the coffee time after the service. Next Sunday, March 28 is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. Father Hugh will bless the Palms before the Eucharist, there will be a pro- cession into the church and then the Eucharist will com- mence. The usual three scrip- ture readings will be replaced by a dramatized reading of the Passion in which members of the congregation will partici- pate. program of services from the regular Tuesday Eucharist, through the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services and will culminate in the Great Easter Vigil Service on Saturday evening and the Great and Glorious Easter Sunday Celebration. Holy Week will feature a full It's Carnival Time at the Blackstock Arena this Sunday The most important item in thig column this week is the loss of some lower parts to a wheelchair between Caesarea and Port Perry. The parts dropped from the trunk of a car as the lid could not be completely closed. The person who uses it would appreciate any help in finding it. Please call 986-6181. Caesarea Hall Board. Don't forget this Wednesday, March 24 is euchre night at Caesarea Hall at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Caesarea Ratepayers Assoc. Don't forget our meeting April 1, at 7:30 p.m. following Beavers at Caesarea Hall. Give some thought and sketches as. to the type of sign you wish posted at the two entrances to our town. This includes Williams Point. Other items are tree planting, yard sale the last Saturday of May, and our Canada Day celebrations, June 26. Mark this on your calendar today. Scugog Point Ratepayers Assoc. We understand this associa- tion is making great strides in attendance and is taking action against breakins and deliberate destruction of other people's property. Their next meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m. on April 6 at the North Nestleton United Church. Everyone welcome. Blackstock Lions Club Lions meet at Ken Hudsons at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 for an executive board meet- ing. The sale of Easter Bunnies is going quite well, both with cheese orders and at the super- market. It's with regret that we are forced to postpone The Farmers Night, our greatest one night turnout of the year. We couldn't get that top notch speaker this Ja¥lel=Tg Putsey spring. Plans are to hold it in later October or early November. Positive date and time later. The next Lions sponsgred rotating public speaking com- petitions for Grades 5 to 6 and 7 to 8 will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall, Mount Albert. Everyone welcome. Carnival of Skating Remember this Sunday, "March 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. is the annual Carnival for our Figure Skating Club at Blackstock Arena. From the Sick Bay Sorry to hear Joan Hamel fell in her kitchen and broke her ankle and leg. Wishing you a speedy recovery Joan. I was very sorry to hear Ivor Guest had been in the hospital for three weeks, came home and is now at St. Michael's Hospital. Send cards to Ivor Guest c/o Dianne Trow, R.R. 1, Blackstock, LOG 1AO. Hope you're home and down here soon Ivor and Ethel. Lake Scugog Historical Society A meeting will be held this Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Presbyterian Church Hall, Queen St., Port Perry. The guest speaker will be our Curator Susan Neale who will share her experience "North of 60." Paul Arculus will be aboard showing his new book The Merchants of Old Port Perry. If you wish one, the price is $29.95. Mavis would like the draw tickets and money turned in and it's 1999 membership time if you haven't paid. . Joke of the Week When I called my friend at his dorm room, I was surprised by his answering machine mes- sage, "Hi this is Dave," it'began. "If it's the phone company, I sent the money, If it's mom or dad please send money, If it's a friend, you still owe me money, If it's financial aid, you didn't loan me enough money, If it's a female, leave message and don't worry, I've go plenty of money." The One Liner A neighbour will stand at your door talking for 20 minutes because she doesn't have time to come in. I saw my first pair of robins on Sunday, the first since the first week in January. Also six little like sparrows with the redish chest and head. Tr ---- By Karen Davis Scugog Island News The Port Perry Seniors Choir is sponsoring a Musical Variety Show called "Century Revue," with special guest Don Harron. This show will take place on May 1 at 8 p.m. at the Latcham Centre. Tickets are available from Gloria at 985-2196 or Marilyn at 985-2047. Scugog Island Women's Institute The March meeting was held on the 17th at our Scugog Island Hall at 8 p.m. Plans were made to host the District Annual on May 20 where we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ontario South District. Shirley Women's Institute will be in charge of activities. "How sweet it is" was the motto given by Ann Chandler. We learned about maple syrup and that it is a distinctly North American product. 8-12 gal. (30-45L) of sap are needed to make 1 qt. (1L) of syrup. P.R. Betty Reader Scugog Island United Church A successful St. Patrick's Supper was held on Friday evening prepared by the Grace U.C.W. The supper and enter- tainment were enjoyed by all. Special thanks to all the helpers, cooks, entertainers, and all the supporters of this fundraising event. A service of Communion was held during our regular worship service on Sunday morning. The Moms & Tots & Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. | The Gentle Aerobics Class will meet this week on Friday, March 26 at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Attention children and youth. There will be a dress rehearsal for the Palm Sunday Play on Friday, March 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Palm Sunday Service on Sunday, March 28 at 9:45 a.m. will feature the youth. The final Lenten Study will take place on Monday, March 29 at 7:45 p.m. at S.I.U.C. This study, The Drama of Holy Week, will be special interest to those who want to reflect on the pas- Port's Seniors Choir is sponsoring Don Harron and "Century Revue" sion and resurrection of Christ. The Wellness Group will meet on Tuesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. at the church. -Reenact the Last Supper as Jesus says farewell to his friends at the Maundy Thursday Service at Manchester U.C. on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Join with other Christians from the area churches, as the cross is carried along the Good Friday path of pain and anguish on Friday, April 2. Meet at Palmer Park at 9:30 a.m. Bring spring plants and bulbs to the church on Saturday, April 3 (a.m.) to help decorate the church. No lilies please due to allergies. Join in the joyful celebration of new life on Easter Sunday, April 4. A "Sonrise" Service will be held at the church at 7:30 a.m. Dress for the weather. Breakfast is served to those attending this early service. Our regular Easter Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. with the Orchestra and choir pro- viding joyful music. Mark Saturday, April 10 on your calendar. The Grace U.C.W. will be holding their Hot Luncheon at S.1.U.C. at 11:30 a.m. The Head U.C.W. will be busy holding their 25th annual craft and bake sale at the Island Hall from noon to 3 p.m. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Ly