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ee A FET a "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 -17 United Church's talent auction is coming up April 27 Easter weekend meant many wonderful family gatherings throughout our area as well as other special events. At St. John's Anglican Church, there was a really beautiful Easter Service that was high- lighted by a play put on by the Sunday School. The play was about children trying to find the true meaning of Easter. They were helped in their search by "Father Hugh," ably played by George Kubovic. By Andrea Weir At the United. Church a fine crowd attended the Sunrise Service, held. at the home of Linda and Roy Bradburn and family which offered a beautiful view of the rising sun. At the regular morning ser- vice, Holy Communion was part of the service. The Senior Choir presented a fine anthem "Our Saviour Is Alive." Following the timely sermon "Victory" by Rev. Phil Hobbs, Robert Larmer sang the old favourite, "The Holy City." The new organ certainly added to the quality of music at the ser- vice. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Marion Carnaghan and family on the recent passing of her sister-in-law and close friend, Mrs. Allison Little of Little Britain. A memorial ser- vice was held on Monday. Plans are well under way for the annual talent auction at the United Church on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. This evening has always proved to be one of great fun and fellowship as well as a fundraiser. If you wish to contribute something for the sale call either 986-4917 or 986-0879 as soon as possible. Anyone who enjoys an evening of fun is wel- come to attend this enjoyable event. d On Wednesday, April 25 the Cartwright High School Music Program is holding a "Wine Tasting" evening combined with wonderful musical contri- butions by the various bands of the school. Tickets are $5 advance and $7 at the door. Various wines for the tasting will be provided by Ocala, Archibalds and Stouffville Wineries. This year the band is travel- ling to Ottawa to compete in the annual Musicfest. Do mark BLACKSTOCK ra i { . be Joyce Kelly lar this evening on your calendars as a fun way to support our local school with its .great music department. There were 13+two tables at the weekly card party with the following winners: Elsie Pogue, Leah Burgess, Betty Hockley who also had the most lone hands, Harry Hill, Vivian Kidd and Don Geer. Lucky draws were won by Harry Hill, Leah Burgess, Nerta Masters, Vivian Kidd, John Moore and Merv Storie. Various plans were made for the annual Blackstock Fair which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the regular board meeting on Wednesday evening. There will be Western music provided by Dave Barber and his friends in the later part of the afternoon. This year's theme is "Flower Power." The District 4 Spring meet- ing will be held on Thursday, April 26 at the Norwood Curling * Club, which is part of the fair- grounds there. An interesting program is planned. For car pooling call Fred Ford. Ten Afternoon U.C.W. mem- bers met at Marion Larmer's on April 10 and began their after- noon with a delicious lunch. During the ensuing meeting, it was revealed that the U.C.W. has done 21 quilts this winter, for charities, and the church auction which is coming up on April 27. Dora Martyn led us in worship and Jean Churchill pro- vided the program. Jean gave us a well researched background on the Amish people, their culture, beliefs and lifestyle in Europe and the Americans. This was in preparation for the viewing of the movie, "Witness." Benediction was repeated in unison to bring the meeting to a close. Beef supper was a success A big thank you tothe whole community is expressed to those who supported our beef supper last Wednesday night. Your will- ingness to help out in any capac- ity is greatly appreciated and definitely helped to make the evening a great success. Thanks to all. Are you ready? Seagrave Church Talent Auction is happen- - ing Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. All proceeds from the auction will be used to put new eavestroughs on our church and to dig a new well. Come out for a fun evening and get ready to bid on some exciting and inter- esting items. Congratulations to the Port Perry Predators Atom girls hock- ey team. This was the first year for girls' hockey and the girls did just fantastic. They competed in the playoffs and made it to the championship game. cannot remember when | have seen a happier bunch of kids. They were so excited. They had a great game, however, with four minutes left in the game Madoc scored the winning goal. Congratulations to the whole team. Local girls on the team are Jamie Steranka, Courtney Ristow, Nicole McGarry SEAGRAVE by Ann Sandiford and Ashleigh Sandiford. Can't wait for next season. Ken and Eleanor Sturman spent the weekend with their daughter Carol and John Coleman and family of Colborne. Several from Seagrave attend- ed the Good Friday Service at Pinedale when the Seagrave Choir joined with Pinedale Choir to sing the Easter anthems. The two choirs also sang at the Pinedale Church Service on Easter Sunday morning. Happy birthday to Eleanor Sturman, Cassie Snider, Gary Sweetman, Barbara Short, Linda Bushcer, Donna Warren and Ashleigh Sandiford. Happy belat- ed birthday to Ron King. Anyone who missed their pic- tures being taken for the church photo directory, please contact Diane at 985-2489 or Betty Lou at 985-3595 for a May | appoint- ment. York Region Male Police Choir will sing on Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seagrave Church. Revenue from this performance helps fund the Seagrave and Pinedale Choirs. For tickets please call Donna at 985-3851 or Marjorie at 985-0601. The Seagrave Church yard sale: is on Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26 at the home of Len and Betty Somerville. Seagrave Church News The sanctuary looked beauti- ful for the Easter Sunday Service with flowers placed in memory of relatives. Donna Wanamaker gave the Minute for Mission on Primary Health in Malaya, where every fourth child dies of malaria. The Pinedale and Seagrave Choirs sang two beautiful anthems, "Let us Celebrate the Life of Jesus," and "The Chorale." Don Beacock read the scripture from John 20 vs | to 18 and Rev. Carson's sermon was "What do you Believe?" Communion will be celebrat- ed at the service. That's it for this week, please "" call Diane Cooke at 985-3722 with news for next week. The Easter" weekend has passed and we can again get back to regular business. It was the ideal time to get the rake out and clear the refuse of win- ter away. There is enough dry- ness in the ground that you're not pulling the grass out as you rake. I have noticed some deliber- ate vandalism dealing with the park benches. Blackstock Lions We had our best year selling Easter bunnies, selling 70 cases, that's 1,680 bunnies. Thanks to all of you who pur- chased your bunnies from us; that includes the Scouts and the Lions themselves. Ag I've mentioned before, 100 per cent of the profit goes back into the community for specific projects. This Thursday is Farmers' Night at the Blackstock Rec. Centre. Even though I'm not in the farming environment, I've personally sold 21 tickets. Based on these numbers, I'm sure of a great turnout. Lake Scugog Historical Society Last Thursday night we had the newly elected officers take Bunny sales went well, now Lions looking ahead to Farmers' Night CAESAREA their positions on the new board of directors. They are as follows: Carey Nicholson (presi- dent); Kelly Forsyth (vice-presi- dent); Vilma Geannini (treasur- er), and Susan Dutton (secre- tary). Our best wishes to this board for their term of office. The Nonquon program is progressing quite well and should be ready to print in the next couple of weeks. This year every participant will receive a bronze medallion. A Caesarea Church Last Wednesday night the Caesarea Christian Fellowship group had a splendid turnout with over 30 people. I've heard that within two weeks this group will take over our village church. According to Valerie Chapman, Rev. Crawford has contributed enormously to put this church into operation once again. He is still in England, in his 80s, and sends his best wishes to all of his friends here. Our thanks to this Caesarea committee who have worked so hard on this mission. Caesarea Community Hall Local maintenance of the hall was discussed last Tuesday night. Debbie Peters will take over hall rentals, so please call her at 905-986-1803. Our thanks to Pauline at Sunnyside Market for her dona- tion of $200 to help this com- mittee achieve their goals. Albert is getting estimates on gabian walls. : Joke of the Week My teenage daughter became very upset and | could tell she was trying to think of the very worst thing she could possibly say to me. Finally, she came out with "When you get old, and I'm looking after you, I'm going to put you in a room without a telephone." A Thought for the Week Why is the person who snores always the first one to fall asleep?