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24 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 Wine tasting, ag meeting on the agenda What a busy week this promis- es to be for many of our resi- dents. On Wednesday evening, the Cartwright High School is holding its fundraiser in the form of a wine tasting evening accompa- nied by delicious deserts. Tickets are available at the school or at the door. Many musical treats will be part of the program as well. On Thursday evening, mem- bers of the Blackstock Agricultural Society will be attending the annual District 4 meeting at Norwood Fairgrounds (curling rink) and on Friday evening the annual talent auction will be held at the united church. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. with auctioneers Harvey Graham, Arnott Wotten joined by Brian 'VanCamp our local newcomer to the auction ranks. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun evening. Members of the Blackstock United Church please note that no service will be held at the church this coming Sunday. There will be a joint service at - Nestleton United at 11:15 a.m. with. Rev. Michael Bishop, Hospital Chaplain as guest speaker. A special offering will be received for the Chaplaincy Program at our local hospital in Port Perry. Sympathy is extended to Chris and Jody Duff on the passing of Mrs. Linstead, Chris' grandmoth- er on Friday. The funeral was held on Monday. There will be a community shower in honour of Christie Corden and Peter King held at the St. John's Anglican Parish Hall on May 6 at 2 p.m. Monetary gifts will be accepted in lieu of miscel- laneous gifts. Everyone is invited to attend this happy event. Several from here attended the open house over the week- end in honour of Lawrence Avery's 60th birthday hosted at their new home in Alliston by his wife Berta and their family. Happy birthday greetings from your friends of this area. Emma Alpe of Mason Street celebrated her ninth birthday with a couple of friends for a sleep-over and party. This past weekend a family outing was enjoyed while bowling in Oshawa. Those attending along with the birthday girl were Patti Alpe and Nathan, Gord, Debbie, Leanna and Christina along with BLACKSTOCK 4 Ty . k y/ by a» Joyce Kelly es Leanna's friend Michelle from Port Perry, Nana and Grampa Bob Bryans. Birthday cake and ice cream was enjoyed at Nancy and Bob's home after the bowling. There were 14 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Harold Crawford, Lorna Edgerton, Muriel Selby, Lois Lowery, Alice Woodcock, Vivian Kidd with the most lone hands and Leah Burgess. Lucky draws were won - by Lois Huntington, Chester Madsen (two), Dorothy Olan, Doreen McLean .and Alice Woodcock. Ralph and Peggy Larmer, Sharon Goulding and Brian Cranfield attended the morning church service when Catherine Larmer received her First Communion. Later they attended a family gathering hosted by Paul and Marg Larmer and sister Hannah at their home in Guelph in honour of Catherine's special day. Nancy and Bob Bryans were guests at a retirement party in Oshawa for Roger Lafontaine for- merly of the village. Dalton and Kathleen Dorrell have returned home again after a time spent in Florida. It is good to see you home again. On Thursday evening, a huge crowd attended the annual Farmers' Night of the Blackstock 'and District Lions Club held at the Rec: Centre. A delicious din- ner was prepared and served by members of the high school and their parents. The guest speaker Wayne Easter, M.P. who is a mem- ber of the Task Force for Agriculture and also serves as the parliamentary secretary for the Minister of Fisheries was an absolute fantastic speaker. The Stage Band of Cartwright High School provided dinner music for this special event. Proceeds from this evening go towards the spe- cial Agricultural Bursary present- ed by the Lions to a graduating student of CHS. A very delightful evening, all in all. Congratulations to the presi- dent of the local Lions, Bruce Colwell who was recently elected Zone Chairman for 45 East at the Convention. Best wishes Bruce while in this office. Throughout Saturday, the Arena and Rec. Centre were both packed with members of the Blackstock Minor Hockey League and their families including many grandparents when the annual banquet and awards presenta- tions were held. Every child was presented with a trophy through- out the day. There were three settings held to enable over 800 people to be able to enjoy a delicious meal. The hockey players were parad- ed in "Olympic Style" with spot lights and special effects creating a fabulous atmosphere. Each player's picture was featured in the Hockey Hall of Fame. It was indeed a special time for each child. The day concluded with a packed Rec. Centre for the dance was a formal thank you to the many coaches and sponsors. Credit must be given to the many, many hard workers who carried off this whole huge event with such class and success. A job very, very well done. Lion Larry Doble wins award at club banquet Buy a plant at Otter, help out Epsom Public School By Dori Hill Greenbank Correspondent Guest organist Audrey Beauchamp was the organist on Sunday at church. There is still space to get your photo taken on May | for the photo directory. ~ Contact Brian Jones at 985-7816. The Greenbank Youth Group are planning their 30 hours of famine on May 5. They are looking for sponsors. Lydia Carson from Ottawa spent the weekend with Ann and Ross Carson. They are again selling bedding plants to raise money for the park and play- | ground equipment. Please phone by .. April 27 to Dot Hooker at 985-3420. The U.C.W. church service will be Sunday, May 6. Any church lady willing to sing in the ladies choir, please come to practice at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26. A good time was had on Friday evening for the April euchre with prizes going to Norrine Cook, Edna Meyers, Doris Hill, Muriel Gibson, Elsie Pogue, Harry Hill, Roy Blain and John Cook. Lucky draws were won by Mary Jean Till, Greta Halsey and Glen Till. The evening closed with a social hour and lunch provided by Ruby Dusty and Doris Hill. Next euchre will be Friday, May 18. The Fidelis Unit U.C.W. meeting will be held at the church at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. All ladies of the com- munity are invited to attend. | The Greenbank Lions Club have had tremendous support for their lawn and vegetable fertilizer sales. The orders are now nearing 500 bags and you still have time to order your 21- 7-7 lawn or the 15-15-15 vegetable fertil- izer for the low price of $15 and it weighs 55 Ibs. They also have 40 pound bags of weed and feed for $22 a bag. Phone 985-3723 to order your fertiliz- er and we will deliver it in the next two weeks. Funds raised from these projects help support local community events. Jean and Cliff Rodd and Larry Doble attended the Lions International Banquet in Newmarket on Saturday night. Larry was presented with an out- standing achievement certificate award, for being the best all round organizer and volunteer and fundraising etc. out of 54 Lions clubs. Congratulations, Larry. Church and Sunday School this week will be held at Utica Church at Il am. There will be a service of Baptism at this time. The church board is spon- soring a beef supper on Saturday, May 5 starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $6 children and may be obtained from board mem- bers and | also have some available. The U.C.W. will be hold- ing a bake sale starting at 4 p.m. May 5. Both of these fundraisers are being held in Utica Hall. Epsom Public School is once again asking your sup- port by purchasing your UTICA & EPSOM plants at Otter Greenhouse on Medd Rd. and when you do so, mention that you would like to help the school and a percentage will be passed on to them. The community sends its condolences to Greg and Shirleyann Redshaw and boys in the sudden passing of Greg's mother Sandra on Easter Sunday Durham Farm" & Rural Family Resources annual general meeting is on Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. for hospitality and an 8 p.m. start at the Free Methodist Church basement in Uxbridge. You are welcome. Tanya Wilson was home from London University with her family Doug and Beth Wilson for the Easter holi- day. Barbara Evans called on Ruth and Elmer Wilson recently. The exhibition of Lynne Mcllvride Evans on. the Easter weekend was well attended. Organic growers to meet tomorrow night . Canadian Organic Growers, Durham Chapter, holds its general meeting, where Ivor Hewitt, presi- dent, 'The Always Growing Garden,' will present 'Harmony in the Community.' The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Board of Education Administration Building in Whitby. For further information, contact Dianne Pazaratz at 905-433-7875 or Vincent Powers at 905-263-9907.