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"A Family Tradition for 125 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 10, 1992 - 23 Residents on the move 'Blair and Janet Martyn and boys recently moved across the street to their new home, the beautiful former MacArthur home. Don't get lost in those many rooms. Welcome to the community is extended to John and Gail McMara and their sons Shawn and Bryan who moved from Courtice to the Martyn home. Mark and Linda Shaw and family have moved into their new home on the location where their former was burned in the fall. Don and Shirley Gibson and family attended the wedding of Shirley's niece Kim Dowson and Craig McFadden on Saturday, Feb. 29. Welcome to this area is extended to Kim and Craig as they are moving into an apart- ment in the Neil Malcolm apart- ments south of the village. Plans are underway for cele- brations for Canada's 125 birth- day this year. The Kinsmen's giant flag will be coming to Scu- gogon April 250onit's trip across Canada. There will be a flag fly- ing contest, ward by ward in Scugog for July 1. For house- holders wishing to be part of this celebration there will be a central location to buy flags. Further details later. But plan now to join the spirit of Canada 125. There were 13 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Lorna Swain, Jim Gibson, Alma Manns, Charlie Fee, Bernice Ellis, Meta Swain, Ruby Cochrane, Nor- man Rohrer, Charlie Campbell and Violet Linton. Congratulations to Nicole Gibson who passed her 1st Fig- ure, Preliminary Freestyle. Sorry to learn of the passing of Cartwright native Norman Mahaffy in Ottawa a couple of weeks ago from a massive heart attack. Without a doubt the tragic murder of his grand- daughter Leslie Mahaffy last fall in the Welland area played a part in the deterioration of Norman's health. Norm was raised at Purple Hill where he LCRA NCO RETTIE Vacuum Offer! MODEL (3- Tat system) 698 - Includes deluxe electric powerhead and hose!! Act fast and save! F4SMART MODELS AVAILABLE i | SCANDINAVIAN & CANADIAN we WALL TO WALL CARPETING N/A i |, nny MULDER ANDREW MULDE A 623-5515 986-02 ol ] 23 King St. East, Bowmanville, Ontario Blac kstock News A by Joyce Kelly Sa EE RRR EES AA NSSNNNAN SAN SANDER GR: attended school and worked un- til he moved to Ottawa. Sympa- thy to members of the Mahaffy family. There will be a community shower in honor of Carla Adams on Sunday, April 5 at the C.E. room of the United Church . All welcome. Members of the Fair Board are reminded of the regular meeting this Thursday evening, March 12 at the Rec. Centre. Those who attended the O.A.AS. Convention are re- minded to bring a report. A report for Blackstock Minor Hockey - Countrystyle Leafs proved to be no match for their fathers losing 12-8. The Kelly Carpentry Mixed Curling bonspiel is fast ap- proaching for the evening of March 23 and 24. If you wish to enter a rink, please either sign up at the arena or call Joyce or Gerald at 986-4257 as soon as possible. There was a fine crowd for the World's Day of Prayer held on Friday afternoon at the St. John's Anglican Church. Helen Green was chairman for the very meaningful service in which members from the vari- n Blackstock and area ous churches of Cartwright par- ticipated. Michelle Bull was guest speaker who gave those in attendance much to think about, caring for our earth, touching on many environmen- tal issues. The ladies of St. John's served refreshments fol- lowing the service when a social time was enjoyed. The Blackstock 4 H Senior Club met for their first meeting on Feb. 18, 1992 with 11 girls present. The project "Our Heri- tage" led into a discussion on our historical roots and family traditions. We watched a film on how people settled in Scugog Township narrated byJoel Al- dred of Scugog Island. We moved to the kitchen to make old fashioned apple cider and Dixie Dandy cookies. Our lead- ers discussed the heritage crafts we are going to do, a smocked Christmas ornament and a piece of folk art painting. Before leaving for home we elected our officers as follows: Presidents - Laura Gilbank and Sharlene Kyte, Secretary - Jen- nifer Arbuckle and Press Re- porter Jenn Byers. On March 3, 12 Senior 4 H Club members met at Black- stock United Church for their second meeting. After the 4 H Pledge and a short business meeting we walked to Gini Mas- terson's to paint our folk art heart project. When we finished we left for home. Next week we startour smocking. Talent auction slated for Wed., March 27 Nig RHEE a AREER ND Prince Albert News LN. Congratulations to Peter Hvidsten and staff on receiving awards for your excellent paper. Keep up the good work and keep it a family paper with something of interest for everyone. On Tuesday, six local ladies at- tended the Oshawa Presbyterial U.C.W. Annual Meeting at Harmony United Church. Dr. Anne Squire was the guest speaker in the evening. Then on Friday, Eileen Hodgins and [lean Pugh took part in the World's Day of Prayer at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church along with others from area churches. a Garry and Laura Burgess had a large family gathering at their home following the baptism of their son Wesley Bryce at the Prince Albert United Church on Sunday, March 1. Thursday evening was the week- ly euchre. It was nice to have some back from the south and also the ones who haven't been feeling well. The winners: Myrtle Gimblett, Elsie Forbes, Merle St. John, Clarence Butson, Jim Redman, James Emerton. Draws: Pearl Gostick, Elsie Forbes and Merle St. John. People seem to be on the move, some have just returned from holidays and others are just going as school break is coming up next week. Terry and Karen Hockley and family spent two weeks in Florida. Jim and Beth Willis have been in California. On Saturday evening Feb. 24, Craig McFadden and Kim Dowson were married in Port Perry United Church, followed by a reception in the Immaculate Conception Hall. Congratulations to this happy couple. Saturday evening a briday shower by llean Pugh SR SR A Saturday evening a bridal shower was held in the Community Centre for Donna Lynn Nixon by family and friends. Best wishes to the bride-to- be. The wedding will be held in Sud- bury on April 4. Best of luck to sister Leanne who will be moving to Nova Scotia on Tuesday. The March U.C.W. meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11 in the church hall at 8 p.m. Roll call - A verse from the Bible with the word flower or the name of a flower in it. The ladies are collecting Campbell Soup labels (just the front part with the name Campbell's and soup brand). 1,300,000 labels have been collected but need one million to buy a van. Please help. They can be turned into the church or call me at 985-2146 when you have some saved. Make sure you mark March 27 on your calendar for the talent auction. There are some nice items appear- ing on the list. Bridge results March 4 - Afternoon 3 Table Howell - Avg. 24 First - Joyce Heard and Helen Mathieson 37%. Second - Gord Carnegie and Harry Carnegie 2515. Third - Georgia Brock and Ed Clark 25. Fourth - Marie Carnegie and Gwen Rennie 22%. Evening 315 Table Howell - Avg. 24 First - Doris Phinney and Harold Brown 31%. Second - Joanne Dutka and Harry Tripp 31. Third - Anne Scott and Gord Day 26% Fourth - 25% Ed Clark and Don Zoller Get a complete "physical' Co for your car. Our 53 Point Inspection - a great investment in safety. Our 53 point inspection should be done once a year. It costs Just $29.95. Preventative care is the best kind of care. So it makes sense to have our GM-trained technicians go over your car fiom bumper to bumper. 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