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26 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 14, 1987 United Church collecting for the Food Bank Blackstock and Area News With the passing of Thanksgiving my hope is that all the readers of this column enjoyed the true mean- 'ing of the holiday and that it was spent with family and friends. Many family gatherings were held in the lovely weather. Many from here enjoyed the last fair of the season in District 4 - namely Norwood that was held over the Thanksgiving weekend. Irene and Anson Taylor enjoyed the old time Anglican harvest home service and afterwards had dinner with Kathleen and Albert Watts. Mrs. Florence Larmer, Mrs. Helen Bradburn and Mrs. Flora Samells spent Colourama week last week at Elim Lodge and report a good time. This coming weekend is looking to be very busy and involved in Blackstock. The A.C.W. is busy planning for the St. John's Church annual fall dinner to be held at the parish on Saturday evening, Oct. 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. The United Churches of Blackstock and Nestleton are hosting the first year Theology students and Faculty of Emmanuel College to a Rural weekend when urban students will learn about life in a rural communi- ty. Approximately fifty visitors will be in our midst. The Rabbit Breeders' Association is holding its annual show and ban- ~ quet in Blackstock over the weekend. Then on Monday morning the Cartwright Senior Citizens will hold the regular"meeting at the Community Hall, 7 Scugog St. S. at 10:30 a.m. Everyone over 55 1s welcome to attend. The United Church will be bring- ing garden produce, staples and canned goods for a Food Bank - a new venture in the congregation. Donations will be collected every 3rd Sunday and will go to a central Food Bank for distribution. A driver is needed once a month to deliver the food to the distributing centre - if you can take a turn please contact Norma VanCamp 986-4346. Kathleen and Albert Watts en- by Joyce Kelly joyed a two week stay in Northern Ontario. They visited Kathy John and Melanie Devins and also Albert's sister Mrs. Kathleen Lachance and family. They also visited Ken and Emily Russel in Kapuskasing and their son and his wife in Val Rita. Better health is wished for Mrs. Margaret VanCamp, Bill Johnston and Mrs. Elva Toms all in Port Perry Hospital and Mr. Harold Wheeler in Oshawa Hospital. Pleas- ed that Mrs. Eleanor Werry has been released and is spending a few days with her daughter Carol and Rob Mairs and family in Nestleton before returning home. Glad that Lorne & Maxine Hoskin are both im- proving from not being well. Shirley Wheeler is seriously ill at home. Thoughts from the communi- ty go to her and Bob and their fami- ly at this difficult time. The Red Floor Hockey Team '"'creamed" the Yellow Team 10-1 with the following scorers - Jason Cliff 3, Kendall Chorostecki 2, Mike Hepburn 2, Lindsay Dutkewich, Daryl Dutkewich and Mark Sim- mons each scoring 1. The lone goal for the losers was scored by Bren- don Agnew. The Blackstock No. 1 4-H Club held its second meeting at the Blackstock United Church on Thurs- day with 9 members present. The project topic this fall is "Ontario Fruits and Vegetables." Our leaders Mrs. Byers and Mrs. Johns explain- ed to us the difference in Canada Fancy, Canada Choice and Canada Standard. We were shown and tasted samples of each of these. We also learned the differences between fruit juice, fruit drinks and fruit nec- tars and tasted the three. We all had fun making a colossal vegetable burger. The meeting clos- ed after we washed the dishes. Blackstock No.2 Meeting 2. We began meeting 2 by selecting the officers which are Roxanne Larmer - President, Jill VanCamp Vice-President, and Kerry Williamson - Treasurer It was decided to have a roving Birthday party for Utica Hall Utica and Area News by Judy MacSween Church and Sunday School will be held in Utica this week at 11:15am. Come on out to the euchre on Fri- day evening in Utica Hall starting at8 p.m Bill and Vera Brown spent a few days in Joyceville and on Saturday attended the wedding of their son Charlie and Miss Susan 'Hughes in Gananoque Hillis, Carol, Todd and Lee Wilbur, Carolyn Ball and Lisa Lown also attended the wedding of Charhe and Susan and Todd took part in the wedding as an usher and M C far the evening A special anniversary wish is ex tended to Bill and Vera Brown who on October 25 will be marred for 35 years Happy birthday wishes to Trevor MacSween who turned 9 on October 6. He celebrated at his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Timms of Greenbank. On the weekend of October 24, Utica Hall will be celebrating it's 30th anniversary. Hall board members are busy making prepara- - tions for this event. On Thursday, Oct. 22 the U.C.W. will be holding their beef supper and tickets are available from Vera Brown 985-7456 or the Utica Store. Also planned is a dance Sat. Oct. 24 féaturing Irwin Smith and tickets are being sold in advance from myself 985-7251 or Irene 985-7453. On Sunday Oct. 25 there will be an open house from 2-5 for anyone interested in seeing pic- tures of Utica Hall and it's surroun- ding area before and now. We will be serving coffee and a small snack so come in and browse and see how 'tica has changed. This will be a great opportumty for anyone who has never been inside the hall to see exactly what it has to offer. All are welcome Sunday visitors with Earl and Irene Fielding were son Frank and Linda and girls from Port Perry and son Jim and Carbl from Sutton. Monday son Bill from Oshawa came for a visit Visitors with the Sutcliffes on Monday Were Terry and Eleanor Crawford and boys from Green: bank. secretary. After the election, we said the 4-H Pledge and answered the roll call We then started mak- ing the Colossal Vegetable Burger While it was cooking we talked about the different grades of vegetables and fruits and when to use the different grades. We also tasted peas to see if we could taste the difference in the grades. We also tasted different types of grape juice and drink. We then tasted the burger, cleaned up and left for home. Our next meeting is October 6. Best wishes go with Melody and Dennis Franssen and girls as they move to Greenbank. We wish Melody continued improvement from the many after effects of the car accident which she suffered this summer. Doreen VanCamp from near Sud- bury was in the area on Thanksgiv- ing Monday and visited her mother Mrs. Margaret VanCamp in hospital. Most of the University and College students were at their homes over the long weekend. No doubt they en- joyed the bountiful Thanksgiving food that mother prepares - it seems to taste much better than residents fare - or even their own cooking. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoskin enter- tained their family on Thanksgiv- ing. Attending were Joan and Harvey Graham and Rob, Pat Flet- cher. Diana and Scott, Terry Le Drew Gerald and Joyce Kelly, Elizabeth, Elaine and Esther join- ed in a family gathering on Sunday at the home of -His cousin Victoria and Ernie Hargrave at Argyle. Keith and Wilma VanCamp hosted Thanksgiving Sunday dinner for members of their family. Neil and Noreen Malcolm hosted a family gathering for Thanksgiving dinner with the following guests: Gord and Joy Malcolm, Jorden, Jeana and Jason of Ajax, Mary Lou and David Kellogg, Jannelle and Natalie Lou of Welcome, Jamie and Jennifer Malcolm, Brennan and Alaina. This gathering was also celebrating Joy and Gord's 10th wedding anniversary. Thanksgiving weekend visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Allison Yeagle from Farmers' City, Ill. at Hector and May Shortridge's. They also called on Frank and Jennie Bailey. Jamie and Jennifer Malcolm and family, Ken and Kelly Sweetman and family were Thanksgiving guests of Keith and Jean Sweetman at Scugog Island. The Women's Institute met in the hall on Wed., Oct. 7 beginning with a delicious dessert lunch and coffee. The Institute Ode was sung and Mary Stewart Collect repeated. The Treasurer's report was received and minutes read. Fun Fair was discussed for Oct. 21 in Solina. Our hext meeting will be Nov. 2 (note change of date) as two members will be attending the Convention on the regular date. The W.1. will be catering to Lion's din- ners again. Dora Martyn replied to the mot- to, 'True knowledge is the ability to put what you know to proper use' The Heritage Day at C.C.P.S. on Oct. 23 was outlined by Dora. Roll Call, "My Favourite Teacher" Muriel Hoskin's group was in charge of the program. A panel discussion 'Education, Then and Now" by Dora Martyn, Lois Luke, Muriel Hoskin and Kathleen Watt was very informative and in- teresting. A sing song followed. The meeting closed with O'Canada. Joyce Bruce, bride-to-be of Doug Larmer, was the guest of honour at a bridal shower held at the home of Jean Ferguson. After she had open- ed the many lovely gifts from the neighbours and friends of the groom, Joyce replied fittingly. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social time with a delicious lunch served by the hostess. More turkey in Seagrave Seagrave and Area News by Diane Puckrin I hope that all our readers had a happy Thanksgiving weekend en- joying our bounty and sharing with family and friends. Turkey Supper time in Seagrave is fast approaching with the date this year being Wednesday, November 4. For tickets call Keith Puckrin at 985-2489 or Laurence Nichols at (705) 357-3534. Don't miss out on this delicious dinner. Fellowship Sister Dinner is plann- ed for Wednesday, November 18 at Conway Place. Registration and cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Deadline for ticket sales 1s Wednesday, November 4 and you can obtain your tickets by calling Joanne Leveille 985-9079, Helena Edinger 985-7588, Betty Somerville, 985-8066 or Mar) Dempsey 985-8865. Ticket prices are $14.00 and includes gratuities. Please remember to bring your exchange gifts. This is a most enjoyable evening where we meet new friends and reminisce with old friends. Our area is certainly growing and if you have a new neighbour that would enjoy an evening out please call her and explain the Fellowship «Sister. It is a great way to get acquainted. The Mariposa Estates Ladies Group will meet Tuesday, October 20 at 7:45 p.m. at the home of Maija Smiths. Also meeting Oct. 20 at 8:00 p.m. is the Robin Glades Estates Womens group at the home of Gail Stewart. Good Neighbours Group of Seagrave will meet Oct. 19, Monday evening at 8:15 p.m. at the home of Joan Durward. '"'Making chocolates' will be the theme of this C.W.L. holds regular meeting Immaculate Conception C.W.L. of Port Perry, held their monthly meeting on Thursday. October 1, 1987. Father A. Grima, Spiritual Director of the Durham South West Region C.W.L. and Parish Priest presided over the 7:30 p.m. Mass, with the Altar Servers being Mark Dunn and Monika Franssen. Mrs Martha Franssen, Spiritual Con- -venor was the Commentator The meeting started at 8:00 p.m with our League Prayer being read by all 29 members in attendance Mrs. Anne Wanninkhof the Social Services Convenor introduced the Guest Speaker for the evening, Mrs Val Coubrough of Durham Region Community Care Association, Caregiver Relief. A most interesting explanation of Caregiver Relief was appreciated by all members. Mrs. Wanninkhof presented our Guest Speaker with a thank you gift. Happy Birthday and Happy An- niversary Wishes were given to all members who will be celebrating during the month of October. Year Pins were presented to Mary Olaisen for 27 years in the C.W.L., Eileen Breen for 30 years. Anne Wanninkhof for 32 years, and Toni Kroekenstoel for 36 years. Un- fortunately Georgina McLaughlin was absent but will be presented later for 34 years. Plans for the Fall Into Fashion Show were finalized and an exciting evening and succulent desserts will certainly make the Oct. 15th show a success. Kent Farndale the Fashion Commentator will greatly add to this evening. The November 7th Bazaar is well | Joanne Kersten as convenor for this event. Next meeting will be November 5 with an interesting Guest Speaker planned, beginning with a Mass at under way with Mrs. 7:30 p.m. meeting. Church Notes: Next Sunday, Oct. 18 is a combined service at Pinedale Anniversary at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lorne Dorch of Lindsay will be the guest speaker. Plan to attend and lend your support to our sister church. No church or sunday school at Seagrave United. Seagrave U.C.W. will host a meeting in the church on Wednes- day, Oct. 14 at 8:00 p.m. when representatives from the Autistic Group Home in Caesarea will pre- sent a talk on the Autistic Program using slides and film. This invitation is extended to all men and women of the community. Since the Ocean House in Seagrave will become a home for the autistic it would be a good idea to learn as much as possi- ble so we can help them settle into our community." Blood Donor Clinic is being held in the Sunderland Legion Hall on Friday, Oct. 16 - 1:30 - 8:30 p.m. Donors are urgently needed - Give the gift of life. Further information available from Don Gordon at 357-3555. Scout News: 8 boys in our com- munity urgently need a scout leader. If you are interested please call Terry Crawford at 985-3547 or Betty Williams at 985-8563. The group will be forced to disband if no leader can be found. The Cubs need scarves. If you have had a cub in past years search out your drawers to find the yellow and green scarves and give Gwen Luke at 985-9206 or Betty Williams at 985-8563 a call. These scarves are the Seagrave colours and are need- od by the boys. Boy Scout Apple Day in Seagrave : and Greenbank will be Saturday, ~~ Oct. 24. Watch for the decorated baskets carrying shiny red apples on this day and show our young men our support by purchasing a juicy red apple. We would like to welcome Phyllis Wray home from all her travels. Update on Heather's car: We have had our first frost -- is that vehicle road ready yet? Thanks for all the phone calls folks. Give Ann Sandiford a call next week at 985-9440 with your news items. A