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10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 30, 1985 Why do same people win all the time at fairs? Because they're so good Why is it the same peo- ple always seem to win everything at local fairs" Mostly it's because they don't have too much competition as men and women in the midst of busy careers don't have a lot of extra time for the amount of preparation necessary to enter the domestic science divi- sion of the Blackstock and Port Perry Fairs. Of course, the people who do win usually have a lot of talent and a lot of practise, and many of the names that keep pop- ping up on winner's lists belong to the same peo- ple year after year. Christina Prentice is one of those people. With a large family to raise, the Scugog Island resident didn't have a ot of time to enter the fair competitions until 1973, when she entered her family's famous maple syrup and won first prize. "When my children were young I'd take them over to the fairs and show them around but when they grew up | found I no longer had any reason to go," she says, standing in the huge country kitchen of her cozy farmhouse. 'So | decided to enter a few things myself." With a collection of sons and a husband who worked hard in the barns and fields, she was forever cooking and bak- ing so she knew what she was doing when it came to entering her wares. "it was something I always wanted to do," she says with a shy smile. 'With a family of five children, everything went as soon as | baked it." Her first win surprised and delighted her, as well as providing the in- spiration for her to keep on baking, preserving, gardenir g and whatever else she decided she wanted to enter. This year will be her 12th entering the two local fairs. She entered 50 categories last year and in her time she has won dozens of red ribbons and hundreds of dollars in prize money. Still, she's never won the dark fruit cake con- test at Port Perry Fair, although she's come se- cond every time she's entered. She's determin- ed to win it some day, however, and baked this year's cake early in July. 'It never bothers me if I don't win," she says. Which prompted her son Bruce to quip, 'I'm glad she doesn't win, because she gets the cake back." The first prize cake at Port Perry Fair automatically becomes the property of the fair board and is auctioned off to raise funds. The prize money isn't a lot, but that's not why people like Mrs. Prentice enter. She does it strict- ly for the satic" .ction of doing well, and for the thrill of competition. And it's also a lot of work. Except for the fruit cake, all her baking is done the day of the fair, so everything will be as fresh as possible. That, she says, as well as following the recipes closely, is the secret to winning. "It's a lot of work," she admits, 'but I like bak- ing. And it's worth it." Try to attend annual Caesarea regatta Nestleton-Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker l.ake Scugog 53rd Annual Regatta and Field Day The annual Regatta in Caesarea 'kicks off' this coming Saturday, August 3rd to Monday, August 5th. This is the 53rd year the Regatta has been held in the village and as usual there are lots of activities for all members of the family - young and old alike. It should prove to be a weekend of FUN in Caesarea so try and attend Let's have a big tur nout for the childrer's parade on Sat. morning Aug 3 at 10 am com- mencing at the Fire Hall Everybody get their tickets for the draw on the TV re the Lake Scugog Regatta Associa- tion. See Bruce Lawrie, Len Prout, Joan Pierce and Doris Prout for tickets. A sincere thank you to Colin Haines for his help on the ball diamond in Putsey Park. It surely is appreciated. Wedding Celebration On Sat July 27, a delightful surprise an- niversary party was "hosted" by members of the family to help Grant and Merna Cawker celebrate their 25th wed- ding anniversary The delicious dinner was held at Magic Car restaurant in Oshawa with 22 relatives on hand to show their love, and extend warmest wishes to them Later in the evening they all assembled at the lovely country home of David and Carol Williamson near Raglan, for more celebrating Another surprise for the bride and groom when they arrived there A number of couples - close friends were waiting to greet them and wish them well After a fine visit, gifts were opened and they were the reci- pients of a gift of money from the gathering, and the anniversary cake was cake and served before wending our way homeward. A night to remember! Our best to the celebrants - Grant and Merna. Best Wishes Very best wishes for improved health to the following friends: Dorothy Archer of Janet- ville, Vera Melton, Lilhan Harper and Bill Mark, Port Perry Hospital, Marion Bell, Oshawa and Stan and Daisy McNeely, Wilhams Point, Port Perry Hospital. Sympathy Our sympathy to the relatives and friends of Marvin Nesbitt, a former resident of Nestleton who passed away in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, this past week. Annual Re-union The annual Cawker re- union was of interest on Sunday, July 28, held at Birdseye Centre Park, Port Perry, with over 60 relatives and friends in attendance Favourable weather prevailed So good to see one and all again, and a time of feasting and visiting was enjoyed Swimming and games were highlights during the afternoon for the young set Our sincere thanks to Alan and Eleanor Cawker and family and Grant and Mema Cawker and fam: ly for planning and ar- ranging the event A lot of work and indeed a suc- cessful venture Enjoyable Family Events Last Wednesday, July 17, 45 folks from the Woodbrook Estates (mobile home park) Lakeland, Florida, (where Don and Norma Frew spend the winter months) met at the home of Don's brother, Mac and Lucy Frew at Port Hope - a friendly, en- Joyable occasion for those attending. Friends Auggie and Blanche of the Woodbrook Estate were among those pre- sent for the event. All en- Joyed the summer get-to-gether. On Saturday, July 20, the annual Frew re-union was held at the home of Don and Norma Frew of Nestleton, with 53 family members present. Many activities were enjoyed - visiting and so forth before the delicious buf- fet supper was partaken of - concluding a memorable day. Folks came from Detroit, Florida, Port Hope, Nor- wich and other points. Doug and Shirley Dart of Nestleton have just returned from a wonder- ful two weeks holiday. They travelled by train to Sandford, Manitoba, to visit their daughter Beverley and Don. While there they attended the Stampede, lovely boat cruises, dining and dan- cing, etc. They really en- joyed the holiday very much - a break from the regular daily routine. Caesarea Euchre Results With a fine turnout for the Wed. evening Euchre, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary those to be congratulated are as follows: Doris Rohrer - 84; Stan Miller 81, Doug Thomas - 53. The Ladies Auxiliary is having a draw next weekend at the Lake Scugog annual Regatta and Field Day on a "Wheel Barrow of Cheer to raise funds for the Hall. Tickets are $1.00 each and available from Caesarea Post Of- fice, Linda Hughes Ph: 986-5477, and Carrie Miller Ph. 986-4722. SHORT TERM CERTIFICATES 60 - 364 Days 8"4% (Min. $5,000) 30 - 89 Days 9.15% (Min. $100,000.) GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES (Minimum $500) 3 Year Annual Interest 10%2% Rates subrec! Port Perey RNarge wt ou 3 STANDARD WY TRUST 16% Queen Street PO) Bon 110 Ontario 1 OB INO Telephone ORS.R41S t Note THRE It's fair season in Scugog Township and talented people like Christina Prentice are gearing up for the annual rush of entries in both Blackstock and Port Perry Fairs. Although most of her bak- ing is done on the day the fair opens, Mrs. Prentice made her fruit cake early in July to make sure it'll be good and delicious by Labour Day Weekend. See story for details. Small gatherings are great for Women at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac "It is good to get to know one another in a small relaxed gather- ing,"' is an often heard comment following a planned retreat. United Church Women ex- perience renewal and fellowship in special "events for women.' One such event is Week- end Camp for Women which will take place at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac September 6,7, and 8, 1985. Registration deadline is August 20, sia Presbyterial U.C.W. held a one day retreat at the home of President Pat Beach, Greenwood, Ontario, on June 26, 1985. The theme was '"Women in the Bi- ble," led by guest Margaret Elliott, Picker- ing, Ontario. Immediate comparison swiftly put the focus on women to- day and the Oshawa group finds that sharing feelings and ideas assists growth and acquain- tance with one another This in turn creates a stronger working team to unite women of Oshawa Presbytery 'for the total mission of the church." 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