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| | | | " Vi Ean Bh ami md mn Le 5 = E 3 TF 4 $i oY 2 = i EL # rn. --- 14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 21, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Last Tuesday the threatened severe blizzard did not bring this area nearly as much snow as most areas but did cause the clos- ing of most events that were planned for that day due to hea rifting caused by the very high winds. The annual meetin Blackstock Agricultural Society will take place this Thursday evening, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Blackstock Recreational Centre not Jan. 25 as incorrectly reported in the Star last week. (The Star regrets the error). It begins with a pot luck supper followed by the business meeting. Guest speakers will be Marilyn Green telling of her exchange to Germany and Craig Larmer speaking about his trip to China. Both of these young peoble are directors of the lackstock Ag. Society. All in- terested in the Blackstock Fair and other activities of this socie- ty are invited to bring your favorite pot and join this en- thusiastic fou. At the United Church regular morning service the sacrament of Baptism was conducted by Rev. Dale Davis. The following children were presented - Ashley of the Meaghan, Wghior of Marilyn and Corey Call; Emily Brianna Olivia, daughter of Jeneene and Ed Brunton and Darcee Marie and Zachary Magnus, children of Deanna and Steve Grove. The senior choir sang the anthem "Take My Life and Let It Be." Rev, D. Davis' sermon on "Tak- ing A Stand" brought a powerful message to all. Following the church service, Jeneene and Ed Brunton hosted a family gathering in honor of Emi- ly's baptism. Guests included grandpa Bob Strong and grandma ddie, grandpa Doug Brunton and grandma Linda of Camp- bellford, aunts Julie, Jackie and Beckie and other family members. Deanna and Steve Grove enter- tained their family in honor of Darcee and Zachary's baptism. Guests were Marian and Murray Magnus, Debbie and Jay Cushing, Jeremy, Mathew, Jaymie and Marten, Marion and Murray Grove, all of Stouffville. Follow- ing lunch the grow enjoyed ice skating at the Ice Palace at Por! Perry. As an added attraction a. the Ice Palace the Grove's beautiful horses are providing sleigh rides along the edge of the lake. Following the skating the group returned for a delicious supper. oss and Alma Duff entertain- ed in honor of granddaughter Ashley Call's baptism. Guests were Corey and Marilyn Call and the guest of honor Ashley, Graham Duff, Jeremy and Karen Duff, Hilda Call, Newcastle, Glen and Linda Farrow, Jan and Ryan of Newtonville. : Helen Bradburn and son Ron Bradburn along with daughter Betty and Bill Oxley and Family enjoyed Christmas in Texas wit Helen's daughter Mary and Al Aston and family. What a delightful time they all enjoyed and what a change from Christmas in this area. Ruby Johnson accompanied her daughter Linda and Norm Stiles, Paul and Diane of Woodville on a motor trip to Florida leaving on Boxing Day. They enjoyed the trip to the sunny south very much. Tne United Church Choir and their spouses and friends enjoyed a Sunday brunch at Murray House on Sunday morning follow- ng church. 'Congratulations to Kevin Ferguson by his group The Pulse who had his composition which has been recorded and aired on a Toronto Rock Station on Sunday. Afternoon Unit of UCW Due to stormy weather on Tues- day, the afternoon unit of the U.C.W. met on Thursday at the home of Dora Martyn. After a delicious dessert, leader Marion Larmer opened the meeting. Roll Call was a New Year's resolution or an idea for our U.C.W. Rev. Dale Davis conducted a mean- ingful discussion on the role of women in the church probing our memories for past activities and leaving us challenged with * THE RED have thrown out. welcome. DURHAM REGION PAINT TOWN | RS (OR GREEN, OR BLUE...) PLL IES NY NN Pe 4 ob ... with free paint from Durham Region DURHAM REGION HAS ESTABLISHED A HOUSEHOLD PAINT EXCHANGE Household paint is now available FREE from Durham's Ritson Road Transfer Station (1640 Ritson Rd., 1 km. north of Taunton Road.) - VINE Paint is collected through the Toxic Taxi and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot located at Ritson Road Transfer Station. We have been surprised by the amount of perfectly good paint people The Paint Exchange offers a choice of oil and water based paints for indoor and outdoor use. There is no per-person limit for paint pick-up. Available colours are attractive. Businesses and organizations are The Paint Exchange is just one way you can cut down on the waste we send to landfill, by reusing a product that is still valuable. You can save a lot of money too! BEFORE YOU COME TO THE PAINT EXCHANGE/HHW DEPOT Call the Paint Exchange at 433-2050 to ensure the availability of the type and quantity of paint you wish to pick up. HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday to Friday: Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 8:00 am - 12 noon PLEASE CALL 433-2050 FIRST, TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE PAINT YOU WANT. A Waste Management Program of Durham Region TERS RAN . . . Agricultural Society Meeting Jan. 23 thoughts for the future. Business followed. The annual meeting of Presbyterial was announced at Harmony United Church with business and celebration in the afternoon, a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by an evening session with Dr. Anne Squire open to all interested. Meeting closed with benediction. Another reminder of the annual Fletcher Mixed Bonspiel which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1at the Blackstock Arena. Dinner will be held at the Parish Hall of St. John's Anglican Church. Sign up sheet is at the arena or cal any member of the Curling Clu executive. PET OF THE WEEK This week's Pet of the Week is a black male cat, less than one-year-old. He was found in an aban-' doned house in the Town- ship of Scugog. If you are interested in adopting a pet please con- tact the Scugog/Uxbridge Animal Centre at 985- 9547. Robinglade Ladies Group and Mariposa Ladies Group enjoyed very much their combined meeting last Wednesday eve- ning, held at the Seagrave Church. Everyone enjoyed the talk given by and O.P.P. consta- ble on safety. Organizers Diane Cooke and Irene Manitius wish to thank the ladies who provid- ed the sweet treats and all who went on this exceptionally cold night. Winner of the Robinglade 50/60 draw was Marlene Moss, winner of the Mariposa 50/60 draw was Karen Szwerda. Another teenager in Sea- grave, happy birthday to Kim- berly Fabiano. Happy birthday wishes to Doug Edinger and to Shannon Barton, Gretyl and Clarence's grandaughter who turns one on Friday. Rosaland Stevens also wishes to thank her friends and neighbours who made her fortieth birthday a success. It's Girl Guide cookie time again. The cookies will be on sale door to door in about three weeks time, the price this year is $2.50 a box. Support our local Brownies and guides. Tickets still available for the Valentine's Dance, Feb. 8 at the Kinsmen Hall. For tickets call Paul or Diane Cooke at 985- 3722. That's it for this week. Please call Diane Cooke at 985-3722 with news items for next week. VL a IAA WN Sl Wl Sy Ae NE INC 7 2 i TTR No FT IS dr