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"A Family Tradition for 126 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 4, 1995 - 13 ------ EE. [OTE A EI DV RIES WN PAVE 4 Roor A ---- URAL Happy couple JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR Family and friends came out to an open house at the United church in Sunderland Saturday afternoon (April 1) to help Reg and Marion Johnson as they celebrated their 50th anniversary. Skating show draws huge crowd pr -------- Blackstock Once again the annual Black- stock Figure Skating Club Car- nival on Sunday afternoon was a tremendous success with a ca- pacity crowd of parents, grand- parents and friends who "awed and ooed" their way through the exciting program. About 110 skaters presented the show on the theme "Skaters Ahoy" about a world cruise. Guest skaters were Tammy Hodgson of Little Britain and Michelle Dempsey of Oshawa. This event con- cludes another very successful and busy skating season. Appre- ciation was voiced to this year's teacher, Lori Brameley-Wagner and to the Carnival co-co- ordinators Donna Drew and Debbie Darnley. Congratula- tions to all the skaters for such an excellent show. On Saturday evening the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture annual banquet was held at the Nestleton Hall with the Nestleton UCW cater- ing a delicious roast beef dinner. President Dennis Yellowlees conducted the meeting in his fine style. After the singing of O Canada, Grace ty Merrill Van- Camp and dinner followed by the customary thank you to the ladies. Dennis introduced the Executive as follows: First Vice- President Howie Herrema, Sec- ond Vice-President Paul Had- den, Past-President Don Drake and executive members Neil Guthrie, Merrill VanCamp and Jacqueline Vaneyk, Provincial Directors John Wagenaar and Brian DeGeer and secretary- treasurer Karen Yellowlees. In his President's remarks, Dennis reviewed the matters of most concern to the agricultural com- munity. Guest speaker for the evening was Eleanor Wood of Rockton who kept the large crowd capti- vated with her mixture of wit, humor, common sense and phi- losophy. Everyone certainly left with a great deal to remember in the days ahead. Dennis con- cluded the meeting with closing remarks and a social time was enjoyed. The information meeting re- arding garbage collection on ednesday was well-attended and much helpful information was passed each way. Anyone who did not attend and who wishes to give Township Coun- cilinput as to your feeling on the matter may do so by calling me, dropping a note either at the lo- cal store or at the municipal of- fice. Your view is important te the committee. On Thursday, Gerald and Joyce Kelly visited their daugh- ter Esther and her husband Francis Peeters at their home in Fegserton on the occasion of Es- ther'sbirthday. There were 15 tables at the regular Tuesday evening eu- chre party with the following winners: John Kuyer, Bernice Wells, Verna. Slute, Mary Fin- ney, Stuart Dorrell, Betty Hock- ley and Linda Manns. Lucky draws were won by Elsie Pogue, John Archer, Art Brooks, Har- old Crawford, Lorna Swain and Charlie Stapleton. Mr. and Mrs. McLean have moved into the home recently vacated by Terry and Kelly Gatchell and family. Welcome to the community. Terry (Spanky) and Kelly Gatchell, Sarah and Robert are staying with her parents Harold and Ei- leen McLaughlin until their new home on County Road 57 is built. Next Saturday night is the annual Curling Banquet Awards Night and dance at the Rec Centre. Tickets are availa- ble for the banquet by calling president Mark Graham, Jodie Duff or Fred Ford, as soon as possible. The public is welcome to attend the dance, beginning at appyoximately 9 p.m. Tickets can be obtained at the door for the dance. The pancake breakfast, or brunch depending on your hours of eating, at the United Church beginning at 11:15 a.m. and running until 1 p.m. is open to the public. You do not have to attend church first but once again you are very welcome . there as well. Early announcements are made for the Anglican Church Silent Auction and Bird Night on April 21, the CHS Dance fea- turing The Dear Johns on Sat- urday, April 22 and the United Church Talent Auction on April 28. Life is never quiet in Black- stock. On Saturday evening, the An- gus Association hosted its annu- al dance. Everyone enjoyed a great time of dancing as well as much fellowship at the success- ful event. Interested people are remind- ed that the deadline for applica- tions for the position of secre- tary-treasurer of Blackstock Ag- ricultural Society is April 10. This position becomes available in January, 1996. Fair Board members are reminded of the regular meeting on April 13. March is now a memory and April has been ushered in, so spring is on the way, folks! Be- lieve it or not, we have many geese on the pond and robins hopping about on the lawn. A sure sign of spring! For the Campaign of Hope, Daffodil Day held on Friday, March 31, in Port Perry, with Bunny Rowland the co- ordinator at the helm, 20 volun- teers covered the town, and our campaign chairperson Doris Taylor's home was the head- quarters. These ardent workers deserve a pat on the back. These early blooms in the spring represent a sense of hope, of renewed life. That is why daffodils have become as much a symbol of the Canadian Cancer Society as the caduceus pin! The sense of hope and re- newed life is exactly the feeling which the Cancer Society volun- teers want to express in every facet of their campaign. The Cancer Drive will be in full force during the month of April, so give as generously as you can, when the canvasser calls. Birthday Party Celebrated With 33 relatives present, Alan and Eleanor Cawker of Oshawa hosted a delightful birthday party for granddaugh- ter Chelsea Bond Birnie at their attractive home on Saturday, April 1. Chelsea was one year old on March 29 and is the daughter of Andrew and Chris- tie Cawker Birnie of Oshawa. At 2 p.m. all present enjoyed a festive luncheon, topped off with birthday cake and ice cream and coffee. After the deli- cious meal, the birthday gifts were opened, and many pictures taken of small, beautiful little Chelsea. Pleased the Cawkers were present in full force along with friends. Very pleased to have the paternal grandparents Ar- nold and Janet Birnie of Oak- ville and aunt Jane Birnie of Kitchener present, and great- grandmother Mabel Cawker of Scugog Point. Our very best wishes to little Chelsea Bond Birnie on her big day! Nestleton United Church On a fine April morning, fifth Sunday in Lent, Dennis and Karen Yellowlees were the friendly greeters at the door, with a good attendance of wor- shippers. Rev. David Shearman conducted the service and opened with the approach fol- lowed by a hymn and confes- sion. The children's theme was of interest and the message for the congregation was "Relation - ship with God and community - related to faith" based on Scrip- ture Isaiah 43:16-21, read by Dennis Yellowlees. The duet by Regenia Walker and Shirley Jackson was excel- | Cancer event is a | blooming success Nestleton lent "If I Can Give", accompa- nied by Carol Mairs on the pia- no. : Offering received by Dennis and Karen. Service closed with hymn "Beneath the Cross of Je- sus", Benediction and "Until we meet again; walk gently in the way; Dwell in the hollow of God's hand; Rejoice and sing and pray" repeated! Thought Ah, progress! It takes 10 times more gear for a cookout than great-grandfather needed to conquer the wilderness! (Un- known) Nestleton Presbyterian Church The regular service was con- ducted by Rev. Wm. Fairley in Nestleton Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. The organist was Joyce Taylor and ushers were Oliver Rohrer and Barney McCabe. The responsive Psalm was 22 and Scripture readings were Isaiah 63 and John 19. In the children's talk, Rev. Fairley ex- plained the part of the Lord's Prayer - "Lead us not into temp- tation". In the sermon Rev. Fairley spoke of the events leading up to the crucifixion. Holy Communion was dis- pensed, with Rev. Fairley as- sisted by D. Lee, J. Taylor; D. McCabe and W. Davison. Gra- ham and Sharon Ham were wel- comed to full membership by transfer from St. Knoy, Can- nington. A social cup of tea was en- Joyed afterwards in the Sunday School room. Blue Ray Chapter A very large crowd attended the March meeting of Blue Ray Chapter to welcome the Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter of Ontario. A pot luck dinner was served before the meeting. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of five hon- orary membership certificated to: our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, to our District Deputy Grand Ma- tron and her husband (Kay and Wilson Pring) and to Ellen Mitchell, PDDGM. Also, Peter Miles was ap- pointed Grand Guard for the Grand Chapter sessions in Au- gust. Congratulations, Peter. Plans are underway to re- member sick and shut-ins at Easter. NE EE HE I EH EH EE EE ETT EE TTT EE a EE EE ER EERE ER HEE HHH RE ER A GC OC Otc MIOC('O OOP ON IOC OOOO CCC "C0 TE I Ew --. - a ha ve ll aT al pier ales ey lB 2 --