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20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 6, 1999 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > ORT PERRY STAR < URAL Roors Last weekend's Truck 'n Tractor Pull was a roarin' The annual Tractor and Truck Pull was an excellent success on Friday evening with fine weather and great compe- tition. However, on Saturday, problems plagues the event - first a breakdown of the sled caused a delay (which actually gave Dinky the Clown a great opportunity to display his most unusual car in fine fashion) and then the pull had to be closed before its conclusion due to a severe thunderstorm, wet track conditions and lack of electricity. But many excellent pulls were made in spite of the difficulties. Next Monday evening, July 12 an event that has not been here in Blackstock for many, many years will be held - name- ly the July 12 parade. It will form up at the arena and fair- grounds and will begin at 7 p.m. I am sure many visitors will be in town for this parade. On Sunday afternoon, a come and go tea was held in honour of Annie Taylor on the occasion of her 80th birthday at the home of her son and daughter- in-law, Fred and Cathy Taylor and family. A large crowd of relatives, neighbours and friends on the spacious lawn for the happy event. She received congratulatory plaques from the prime minis- ter and others, many cards and gifts. A lovely tea including of course birthday cake was served. Many happy returns to you, Annie. Members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society are reminded of the July meeting which will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, July 15. Please mark your calendars now. There were 14 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Verna Fawns, Norman Rohrer, Lyle McMahon, Leslie Johnston, Vivian Kidd, Doris Hill, and Kris St. Eyr. Lucky draws were won by Joan Sutcliffe, Edna Manns, Vivian Kidd, Sandra Holdworth, Harry Hill 'and Grace Bassant. Recently Leanna Bryans cel- ebrated her 16th birthday with a family gathering. She shared her lovely birthday cake with her great-grandma Babe Brown who was 82 the same day. Sympathy to Tallya and good time Denzil Moore and Todd on the death of Tallya's mother, Mrs. Dorothy McHarg last week. Funeral arrangements were held in Kingston. I hope that you have noticed the beautiful new flower boxes at the entrance of the Rec. Centre. These boxes are a pro- Ject for the International Year of Older People and were built by a group of young people under the guidance of Fred Ford. The plants were provided by Turner's Greenhouse and were planted by members of the Garden Club - Cliff Lockyer, Angela Willis, Ria Hoogeveen and Marliese Hassler. Thanks to all of the participants. Be sure to thank our Lions who kee The Blackstock Truck and Tractor Friday, July 2. Eleanor and Bruce Colwell this Putsey and Brandon p the village trimmed, clean The Past Pull was held last weekend. Friday night was great with the track in perfect condition and the weather was divine. Saturday night they had mechanical problems then the weather turned against the event. However, those who were there met old friends and had a couple of enjoyable evenings although they didn't see a complete competition the second night. Blackstock Lions Club We wish to thank everyone who patronized our booth at the tractor pull. Our hot dogs and hamburgs with the soft drinks went over quite well and we are well pleased. : It's anniversary time at the Lions Den with Pam and Jack Mansfield, Friday, July 9 and Donna and Carter Roberts this Sunday, July 11. Congratulations you hard working Lions. Lake Scugog Historical Society There will be a direc- tor's meeting this Thursday, July 8 at the museum grounds at 7:30 p.m. Caesarea The Village We had three hard working volunteers out helping this past week with the cut- ting of the grass as you enter town. They were Mathew Stewart, Mathew by So, how's everyone coping with the recent heat wave? A reminder to all - make sure your faith- ful dog has lots of cold water available - espe- cially during this heat wave. Happy birthday wishes to Bonnie Branton, Correen , 'Watts, Marjorie Chambers, Wayne McCully, Lawrence Nicholls, Clarke Ross, Gretel Cameron, and any others not known to us. There will be a community shower for Mandee Porter and Lloyd Short this Friday, July 9 at 8 p.m. at the church. Ladies please provide lunch - finger food. The Men's Breakfast Group will meet this Saturday, July 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the church. All men are wel- come. The U.C.W. will have a pot luck lun- cheon and games on Wednesday, July 14 at noon at the church. Husbands and friends are welcome. Ladies please bring a first course dish or dessert. Church News The choir sang the anthem "This Is by Please make plans to attend the community shower for Mandee, Lloyd this Friday Seagrave My Father's World" at the church service on Sunday. Wanamaker gave the Minute For Mission. She talked about the volunteers from the United Church in Manitoba who have helped refugees adjust to their new life in a new country since 1946. During the children's time Rev. Carson talked about the importance of the thumb. It has to support the finger in most activities grasping and holding things, turning pages, holding a pen, etc. Fred Puckrin read the scripture from Exodus 20 vs 7 to 11. Rev. Carson's sermon was "Insults to God and when do you slow down?" He talked about the two commandments, Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain and Remember The Sabath Day - To Keep It Holy. That's all for this week. Don't forget - no Seagrave news column for August. So if you need anything announced, etc. now is your chance. Call Diane Cooke at 985-3722 for next week. Caesarea Hubbard. Surely you can see the difference as you enter town. Keep it up boys, you'll be proud of our town. Our thanks to Tom Tennyson for keeping around the big pier clean. Caesarea Hall Board The wihners at the last euchre night were: Ladies single high score and most number of lone hands - Muriel Selby. Men's single high score and most number of lone hands - Fran Binns. July euchre nights are Wednesday, July 14 and 28 at 8 p.m. at the hall. I heard on the radio the other day that Nostradamus who predicted back in the 1600s that man would fly in planes, travel under water in a vessel and he predicted the end of the world in the seventh month of 1999. Joke of the Week A man was hired by a consulting firm to study men and the type of gifts they give to their wives on special occasions. He asked one gentleman what he gave his wife last Christmas. "Nothing," was the reply. "Why nothing," the man asked. "Well she hasn't used what I gave her the Christmas before yet." "And what was that," he asked. "A burial plot," was Donna |. Everyone welcome. the answer. Congratulations to Ann on her 1999 Citizen of the Year Award Ann Wanninkhof, your Epsom and Utica friends and neighbours want to add their congratulations upon you being chosen Port Perry Star's Citizen ofthe Year. You are a most worthy choice and what else can we say but "thank you" for all your volunteer hours to the community. io ~ Congratulations to the Grade 8 graduates from S.A. Cawker to Port Perry High School, especially those Epsom-Utica ones. - Barb Evans attended their graduation from Epsom two years ago and they certainly didn't let us down. Keep working hard and you will have little the day free an Anita at 852-5731 or Utica & Epsom by reat achievement in the uture. Would you like to do a tour of the Peterborough area? Come join Bethesda- Reach W.I.'s day out, Thursday, July 29. Keep ca Corinne at 852-3925 for more details. Darlene Christie and 2) Barbara Evans visited with Elinore Powell recently. Jack and Nancy Skelding enjoyed some holiday time away last week in the North Bay area. Our sympathy goes out - to the family of the late John Bushell who passed away last Tuesday, espe- cially to his sister Jean Millman and her family. The Bushells lived in Epsom some years ago when their father was a minister on the charge. Recent visitors with Ruth Ashton were son Alan and Joyce of Oakwood, daughter Lois and her husband Barry. Greenbank's annual Beef BBQ is July 30 By Doris Hill Greenbank News The annual Greenbank Beef BBQ on Friday, July 30. This is the big yearly event in Greenbank. For tickets please phone 985- 8298 or any member of the church board. Greenbank Sunday School staff are working on a "Ride to Sunday School" program begin- ning in September 1899. Children will be brought to Sunday School and returned home. Tyler Hill from Welland is spending some holidays with gramma Doris and pappa Harry. The July euchre game at the hall will be Friday, July 16.