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30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 29, 1991 Subscriptions for Observer due by Mar.3 Scugog Island must be a good Reader who lived to almost 102 place to be born and raised when years with energy and mental we hear of several healthy awareness until the last 6 months. oldsters. First, there was Oliver Now we are pleased to see the FREE PICKUP and DELIVERY Make sure your tractor is up to the work ahead this season. Let us bring it into our dealership for a thorough 69 Point analysis and complete performance evaluation. Remember ... you can count on our experienced mechanics for professional service. You can't beat our price or our service. NOW UNTIL MARCH 31/91 B&W FARM SERVICE RR5, Sunderland, Ont. (705) 357-3760 357-3192 picture of John Sweetman who celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday. This restores many recollections of his busy life. We always enjoyed his musical ability in song and piano. He did much for the community while serving on the local council. He had many experiences as he serv- ed in the war and I'm sure today's events revive his memories. When he returned he again serv- ed the public with his corner store from which he made deliveries to residents who always welcomed his visits and cherry stories. The adherents of the Island United Church are indebted to him for his direction, planning and building of the present building. When peo- ple failed to keep records of burials in the Island Cemeteries and later required information they could depend on John to pro- vide it and even produce sketch- ed plans. John sure did enjoy his autumn hunting periods and almost lost his life with members of his fami- ly when involved in a car accident while returning one autumn. His interest in politics was very keen and produced much effort at election time. One of my more recent memories of John was during a later illness in hospital when he would sit up to tell a joke from his many recollections. Although John is now residing in Fairview with his devoted wife, I'm sure he brightens her dark days and brings joy to his family and other residents. We sure wish your share of happiness too, Mabel and John. Not to be outdone by John we have Gordon Jeffrey now of Port Perry who recalls his early life in the "Head,"' School and "Head Memorial' Sunday School with life among the people. Gordon celebrated his 94th birthday on Thursday, January 24. We are amazed at his memory and he can tell you just about anything you want to know. Though he lives alone with weekly help in housework, he is keenly aware and interested in local people and AUTO BODY gh EVARY * Complete Auto Body Restoration * Collision Work and Insurance Work * Frame Straightening Black Hawk Korek Frame Machine * Body Work and Welding * Touch-work Colour Matching * Pinstripping * New building can also accomodate Highway Tractors - CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE - Licensed Auto Body Repairman MARK'S MAINTENANCE SINCE 1979 MARK & KATHY MALCOLM, Proprietors PETRO-CANADA STATION roamne Hwy. 7A -- NESTLETON 986-56 (MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED) 20 Full Maintenance of Cars & Light Trucks -- Body Shop -- Light Towing -- Post Office events. To prove his interest in people and family he is entertaining 12 family members to a dinner on Saturday night. It is regretable, sister Luella will not be able to at- tend as she suffered a stroke a week ago and is in Oshawa Hospital. However, according to the present results, the family is hopeful she may have a good recovery. Now Gord, I know you read this column, so you will realize your friends of the Island are remembering and wish you all possible joy. You are the kind of person who deserves and should enjoy many more birthdays. We hope you get dozens of cards at 15 Lilla St. S. Maybe you and John can set a record. On Wed. Feb. 6, the "Head" U.C.W. will meet at the home of Mrs. Grace Love on 7A instead of Mrs. Myrtle Gimblett. Don't forget to bring some craft for the spring sale. On Sunday morning at the Island United Church, annual reports were ready for distribu- tion for study, prior to the Annual Congregational Meeting at the church, Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. It is to be noted that this is a very attractive report in book - form, describing the feelings of the minister and every organiza- tion within the church. In contrast with reports of earlier years it shows many changes, dedicated effort and boards, improvements and co-operation. Be sure to get yours, even if you can't attend the meeting. Subscriptions for the United Church Observer are now due by March 3 at $8.50 and should be submitted to Gwen Lamb at Man- chester or Lynn Rogers at Scugog. Next Sunday will be the Annual Winter Carnival for Scugog United and Manchester. After service and a lunch of finger foods at the church, friends will travel to Nelson and Betty Reader's pond on 7A. Throughout the month of February there will be an empty box at the church entrance at Manchester and Scugog to receive your non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank, as it is our responsibility about once a year. We are always anxious to show our appreciation for services rendered throughout the year, especially when they are carried out faithfully and many times under discomfort. During these cold blustery days of Jan. we think of the mail carriers who travel early over all kinds of weather and open their windows to the frosty blasts and extend arms to boxes where they know the names of people they may never have seen. Yes, it's Mrs. . Clara Dowson's arms that has done this for years and she has another birthday 6n Feb. 5. Yes, we know Joe is the faithful driver and has to open his window to the blast sometimes. But Clara always gives him the right mail after they have occasionally struggled with the writing and sometimes only a bundle of junk mail. They appreciated your kind- ness last year. It's the old saying, "The mail must go through." The Cradle Roll seems to be fill- ing up rapidly lately at the Island United Church. First we welcom- ed little Vincent Prentice and on Sunday everyone was anxious to see the tiny Sims, girl twins. It's a long time since we've had to welcome twins unless it was the Aldred brothers several years ago. They are grandparents now. w