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18 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" On Saturday afternoon R.). Ford and Diana Goller were mar- ried in a beautiful wedding at the Blackstock United Church. The service was conducted by Rev. Phil Hobbs now of Millbrook. Following a social time at the home of the groom's parents, Fred and Marg Ford, the reception and dance was held at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club (formerly Thunderbird). Guests at the wedding were Fred's mother and sister from British Columbia and Marg's mother of Deseronto. Best wish- es are extended to R.]. and Diana for a lifetime of happiness together. Tim and Leanne Lang and Erin have returned home for an enjoyable trip to Western Canada to Banff and Jasper. They visited an uncle in Calgary and aunt in Thunder Bay. A huge crowd of family and friends visited an Open House honoring Merrill VanCamp on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Merrill's family, Dale and Janet VanCamp and their family, Mary, Michael and David of Blackstock, Marie Attfield and Scott of Dale, British Columbia, and Valerie and Ron Linton, Emily and Maggie of Raglan were very busy organizing the happy event. Friends came from the many interests in his life. Following the Open House about 70 family and close friends enjoyed din- ner together at the Recreation Centre. Happy birthday greet- ings to you, Merrill. Annie Dorrell is home again from a most enjoyable trip to Ireland. Better health is wished for A Joyce Kelly sf . Nancy Bryans who is currently in Port Perry Hospital. On Monday, Ruth and Bill Marconi, Merrill and Jean VanCamp, Vern and Vera Asselstine, Aileen VanCamp travelled to Chatsworth to attend the funeral of their close friend, Carl Bye, who spent the winter in the same park in Florida and who passed away very unexpectedly on Friday. Better health is wished for Pat ATV pull added to this year's Blackstock Fair Sleep who recently suffered a broken ankle. What a way to slow down, Pat! Ross and Irene Vanclief of Corbyville spent several days last week visiting their friends Cecil and Marie Gibson. Please note that the mid- week service at St. John's Anglican Church has been changed to Thursday evening from Tuesday evening. Also please make a note that the annual Memorial Decoration Day will be held on September 9 at St. John's Cemetery. The seniors luncheon is on Thursday, August 2. For more information call Willa Dick. Good wishes go with Nora Little on her recent move to Port Perry. There were 10 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners - Glen Lowery, Doris Manns, Teresa Berker, Alden Hubbard, Roy Werry, and Amanda Davis. Most lone hands - Elva Bothwell. Luck draws were won by Harold Crawford, Alma Manns. Alden Hubbard, Lorraine Geer, Verna Robinson and Doris Manns. A new feature at the Blackstock Fair this year will be an ATV pull where these popular machines will be pulling a small transfer sled. This year the Blackstock United Church has changed the date of the Beef Supper from Fair Day to September 16. The Fair Board will be having a beef on a bun dinner on the grounds. A new feature will be a Western Music program in the late afternoon after the completion of the horse show. 73rd annual Caesarea Regatta's this weekend Ashburn News by Florence Ashton Church service will be Get ready for the 2001 Regatta CAESAREA L.S.R.A. Regatta The big news this week is the 73rd annual Lake Scugog Regatta at Caesarea. The programs are out and I've seen them at Sunnyside Market. One of the new items on the list is Trudalu's Jumping Castle. Regatta time is a sign that we're half way through the summer and with little rain during July, let's hope it stays away for Regatta weekend. | wish this hard-working group the very best for their great effort. L issions Trip Silent Auction at 6:30 pm. Concert at 7:30 Tickets $15.each / $25.couple Call 905-985-4441 Emmanuel Pentecostal Church Nl Natural Gas The gas coming to town is a major news event and they're sure getting on with it. My volunteers were lucky enough, weather- wise, to complete that last quarter on Regional Road 57 of grass-cutting on the boulevard. Now we can watch and make sure they leave a nice, smooth grade when they're finished. Good luck, fellows, with your gas venture. The Bikers We sure had a great weekend with lots of activ- ity around town. The police, | feel, did an excel- lent job and we were not inconvenienced too much. After all, they were here to protect us against some minor event which could have exploded into a major event. Trust every- one had a great time. Blackstock Lions Club When | look at the Lions' August calendar | see many Lions' anniver- saries. Lion Eleanor Colwell and Bill Ingram both celebrate birthdays on August |. This is Lions' Cheese Week, so get your orders in to Lion Bruce by Sunday. l.,eo the Lion will see you all at the Regatta parade this Saturday morning. 911 Since we received the 911 emergency number for Police, Fire & Ambulance, we all received a house number in Scugog Township. Please check that your number is very visible from the street, with no bushes or low branches blocking the view. You could receive a summons if you don't have a number posted. Joke of the Week A corporate investor tells the story about a man who willed his wife all his worldly possessions, pro- vided that after his death she immediately remarry. "lI want to be certain," he explained, "that at least one man will mourn my passing." outdoors on Aug. 12 By Florence Ashton Rev. Allyson MacLeod from Keswick led in wor- ship at Burns Church on Sunday. Our minister Graeme Illman and his wife Karen will be back next Sunday, August 5. However, we have enjoyed our guest minis- ters throughout this month of July. On Sunday, August 12, we will all enjoy an out- door church service at 10 am. in the garden of Margaret Davis. Following the service, a potluck meal will be served. Each "family to bring something for first course and a dessert. Also, bring along your lawn chairs and cut- lery. A beverage will be provided. Plan to come and worship God in the beautiful outdoors. Joan * Knight and Florence Ashton enjoyed a bus trip last week travel- ling to Flint, Michigan, attending a gospel music concert. Also, enjoying the sights at Frankenmuth, a beautiful Bavarian town. Anyone with news of interest for this column, why not share it with our readers.Please give me a call. Vacation Bible School begins on Aug. 7 By Clara Dowson Scugog Island News Service at the Scugog Island United Church on Sunday was held outdoors and was very well attended under the leadership of Rev. Lockhart. Several visi- tors were welcomed. Special musician was Nels Reader, who played a very nice selection on his har- monica. Next Sunday's guest speaker will be Rev. Glen Jackson. Vacation Bible School at S.LU.C. starts August 7-10. The theme is "Stories of Jesus" with organizers Gloria Fralick and Carol Edgar. Scugog Island Women's Institute met last Wednesday evening at the Island Hall with 15 mem- bers and three visitors. President Gloria Fralick welcomed all and opened in usual singing of the Institute Ode, repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. Roll call - "Where would you be this afternoon if you hadn't come here?" Helen Redman read a timely piece of poetry on the W.I. Helen Redman is in charge of the W.I. booth at the Port Perry Fair, which is only for two days this year, Sunday and Monday. So girls, don't forget your promise of cookies. Marion's group in charge ran some bingo games and everyone went home with a prize. One of our members, Joan Morris had surgery last week, lets see she gets many cards. A delicious lunch of breads, cheese, etc. was served. Next regular meeting will be September 19. The chicken barbecue is fast approaching, August 19. Call Marion for tickets at 905/985-2653. RR