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Lr IT IIE ETT. ) ! "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" A large number attended the celebration for the 85th anniver- sary of the Blackstock Women's Institute on Nov. | in the Blackstock Rec. Centre. President Dora Martyn acted as M.C. for the following program. The afternoon opened with the Institute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect after which the Theme Song by Angus Foster was sung. Pat Sleep reviewed the many and impressive W.I. achievements over the past 85 years. What a difference this organization has made to the area. Muriel Wotten and Marion Carter favoured with several musical selections which was followed by several songs by A Touch of Country. Edith McLaughlin introduced our local Kathy McLaughlin who spoke about her position as nurse practioner. Helen Dorrell thanked Kathy for her excellent talk. Greetings were brought by visitors Bernice Andrews, the area president, Pac person - Paula Williamson and district Grad ceremonies will be at Cartwright Central Public School, beginning at 8 p.m. president Barbara Captyn. A beautifully decorated cake was cut by long time members - Helen Bradburn, Muriel Hoskin and May Shortridge and was enjoyed along with ice cream and coffee by the large number in attendance. The happy event closed with the singing of O"Canada. A reminder that the Cartwright High School annual Commencement exercises will be held at the public school on Friday evening beginning at 8 p.m. All are welcome to cele- brate the young people's achievements. On Saturday, Nov. 11 the annual Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Rec. Centre beginning at 10:30 p.m. and concluding at the cenotaph at Il a.m. Let us remember. A special family lunch was held last Sunday for our newest teenager Christina Bryans. Nancy and Bob Bryans were guests at Gord and Debbie Bryans, Leanna and Christina's farm, Yelverton. Also celebrating a little late was Patti Alpe along with Nathan and Emma from Mason St. There is an excellent oppor- tunity for any interested local people to take advantage of a Facilitator Workshop conducted by an outstanding speaker sponsored by the Sick Children's Brain Child Association in the Bethany area on Saturday, Nov. 11. The only cost is $10 for lunch. For further information call me at 986-4257. Wishes for better health is extended to George Bryant who continues to be very ill in St. CHS grads honoured this Friday evening at commencement Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Sunday supper guests at Nancy and Bob Bryans, Cadmus farm were Bob's sister Jean and Paul Roach and cousin Jim and Bernice Bryans, all of Oshawa. St. John's News By Colin Beal This past weekend, St. John's was the venue for two events which brought together old friend from across the township. The annual Fall Beef Supper, served on Saturday evening, brought lots of old friends and acquaintances together for a delicious meal and much remi- niscing. The beef was great, the desserts were, as always, plenti- ful and delicious. On Sunday evening, choris- ters from St. John's and Blackstock United Churches, joined to celebrate the Feast of All Saints. The service was based on the traditional Anglican Service of Evensong. In addition to the service music, each choir sang two anthems and the two choirs combined for a final anthem. Father Hugh, with Rev. Phillip Hobbs of Blackstock United Church, offici- ated. Following the service the two choirs and members of the congregation, which was drawn from all the churches in Cartwright, gathered in the Parish Hall to enjoy refresh- ments and fellowship. Most of the photographs for the St. John's Photo-directory have been processed and proofs will be available this week. We will be taking group photos on Sunday, Nov. 12 and we ask members of all the Parish groups - the chpir, wardens, church school teachers (and stu- dents), altar servers, etc., etc, to be present at the Sunday ser- vice. This will be the only oppor- tunity to take these group pic- tures since they must be in the hands of the publishers by Nov. 17. We want our directory to rec- ognize all of you who work so hard in our parish life, so please be with us .. we won't take up too much of your time. Soybean harvests in Utica-Epsom area now complete Local effort here raises S11,000 for Canadian Foodgrains Bank By Vera Brown Epsom-Utica News Church service this week will be held in Epsom at Il a.m. The U.C.W. will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 14 starting at | p.m. with dessert and refresh- ments. Worship, business, etc. will follow. All ladies are wel- come. A reminder that the noon lun- cheon for seniors will be held this Thursday, Nov. 9 at Epsom Church. A service of baptism was held on Sunday in Utica Church when Brooklyn Annie, daughter of Glen and Shari Kerry and Charlie Robert, son of Brian and Pat Kerry were presented for initia- tion into the body of Christ. There was a very good turnout at the forum in Utica Hall on Thursday evening to hear the candidates, for the upcoming election, answer questions and express their views. The Utica Hall Board are congratulated for holding this forum and thank yous go to Barb Evans who acted as moderator and to Country Style Donuts for donating the goodies. The last 12 acres of soybeans was harvested last week yielding another 30 bushels per acre. This should bring the total to be donated to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to $11,000. U.C.W. members who were asked to donate baking, etc. to the Accera auction sale this Saturday, Nov. 11, are minded to have items there by 10 a.m. at the latest as the sale begins at [1:30 a.m. A reminder to mem- bers that some help is needed. Sympathy is extended from the community to the families of the late Orley McClure in their recent loss. Earl, Robert, Kim Paulette and Lorraine and their families, our thoughts are with you. Thank you to all who support- ed the Epsom School magazine fundraiser. They surpassed their goal. Many women's institute branches are celebrating special anniversaries. Our congratula- tions to the Blackstock Branch and the Bethesda York Branch who celebrated last week. This is Royal Winter Fair week so everyone is rather busy. Don't forget to support our 4-H youth at the Hays Classic;«young peo- ple with their pony classes and the Holstein Dairy Show on Friday, to name a few. Ross and Barbara Evans attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Ruth (lvan) Parrott. The ser- vice was from the McIntosh- Anderson Funeral Home in Oshawa on Sunday. Word from Edgewater, B.C. on Sunday, Nov. 5 of the birth of a baby girl, Annike, first child for Julia and Paul Fraser, first grand- child for Paul and Shirley Baster and first great-grandchild for Clara Jones. Congratulations to everybody. Erica Sprules is home from the University of British Columbia having attained her Masters Degree in the Science of Human Kinetics. Congratulations Erica. Ruth Ashton, Barry and Lois Bushell, Robert Ashton and Allison Ritchie, attended the christening on Sunday of Peyton Michelle, daughter of Barry and Tara Catherwood in Columbus United Church. Peyton is a great- granddaughter of Ruth. Greenbank Hall Board would like to thank everyone who sup- ported the dance on Saturday evening. A great time was had by all who were entertained by the rockabilly group "Royal Crowns." A special thanks to Adam Hunter and Lindsey Luke who gave us the opportunity to have this group come to Greenbank Hall and for all their hard work of organizing this very successful event. Our next dance will be our Annual Christmas Dance on Dec. 9. Please be sure to reserve your tickets early. Phone Lila 985-370 or Barb 985-3903. : We were greeted to church on Sunday by John Olivera and Jim Rushford. Rev. Robert Le Page was guest speaker for the Anniversary Service. The music provided by the Senior Choir was greatly enjoyed. The choir was led by Rita Stickwood and Linda Hunter. The Fidelis Unit U.C.W. had a well attended meeting on Greenbank area news by Doris Hill [------ Wednesday. The Remembrance devotion was provided by Ruby Dusty and Pat Raines. Corrine Croxall was guest speaker telling Thanks to those who supported "The Royal Crowns" show of her interesting trip to the Women's Institute Convention in Winnipeg recently. The Evening Unit UC W. will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7:15 p.m. in the church base- ment. This is their craft meeting. A big crowd attended the Friday evening euchre at the hall. Lucky winners for the ladies were Shirley Lee, Minnie Marten, Isabel Raines, Norrine Cook and Lorraine Geer. For the gents - Neil Hunter, Cliff Rodd, Ralph Dusty, Glen Till, and Brenda Gibson. Lucky draws were won by Marie Cookman, Ruby Dusty and Brenda Gibson. A delicious lunch was served by Ruby Dusty, Marie Cookman and Iva Phoenix. Next euchre will be Friday, Dec. |. Sorry to report that Michelle and Ray Luke had a fire recently at their home in Sunderland. Michelle is the daughter of John and Madeline McCabe.