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24- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 1, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" A To PORT PERRY STAR €i URAL RoorTs BU ea au The YMCA Club wrapped up a summer program last week. Eighty-nine kids took part in the summer program held in both Epsom and Greenbank from Tuesday to Thursday. Counsellors Heather Anderson and Michelle Belair ran the Epsom session while Heather Tredway was in Greenbank. proeeen------ Nestleton Mabel (of \V'(=1§ August has moved in - the eighth month of the year, con- taining 31 days, named after Augustus Caesar. Trust the month will be pleas- ant before fall moves along. Twenty-two members of the Nestleton UCW enjoyed the play "Run for your Wife" at the Academy Theatre in Lindsay on Friday evening. A very heavy thunderstorm and a heavy rainfall at Scugog Point area on Friday evening. Family News The Edgar Emersons of Nes- tleton have had a busy summer with friends from British Co- lumbia (some friends who were in the Air Force with Edgar dur- ing the war). Also, friends from London, Ontario, Mexico, and, of course, their family members coming and going. A most inter- esting, enjoyable summer. Mrs. Neta Fish of Edgerton Road attended the Decoration: Service at Sunderland Ceme- tery on Sunday, July 23, where her late husband Grahame 1s resting. After the service, Neta was the guest of her brother-in- law Doug Fish and Marion of Manilla. She dined with them and spent a couple of enjoyable days with them, too. They visit- ed Heather Munroe in Beaver ton Nursing Home. Our very best wishes for better health to Heather - a very popular lady! : Sympathy Saddened to learn of the pass- ing of Roy Walker Smith this past week. A fine gentleman who was a great friend to Scu- gog - doing all in his power to as- sist in any way and a supporter of the museum. (He was one gentleman who asked yours truly to include poetry in the Port Perry Star so that he could use it to cheer up patients in the hospital). I well remember his lovely wife Lillian also, who helped in so many worthy caus- es before her passing. Regatta Coming Up Keep in mind the 63rd Annu- al Caesarea Regatta and Field Day, complete with local Lake Scugog cottagers and their fam- ilies dressed in fancy colorful costumes. There is always a comeptition in the beauty queen pageant, Aug. 5, 6, 7, 1995. The gala fun parade will commence at 10 a.m. from the Firehall to Putsey Park. Parade Marshall Helen Stevenson. Try to attend this very fine regatta - the oldest in Ontario - perhaps in Canada! Surprise Party On Saturday evening, Cae- sarea Hall was the scene of a surprise party for Bill Ingram's 75th birthday. A good time was had by many wellwishers and Mayor Howard Hall extended greetings from the Township of Scugog. We thank him for his visit, it was really appreciated. Some members of the Kawar- tha Male Chorus sang a special rendition, very fitting for the oc- casion. Lots of music and danc- ing and bountiful refreshments Annual Cawker reunion held made it a night to remember. We all wish Bill many more happy birthdays, thanks for all the cards, gifts and best wishes. Annual Cawker Reunion A delightful time of socializ- ing and catching up on news of families, was of interest when the Cawker clan met at Birds- eye Centre Park in Port Perry on Sunday, July 30. A goodly number of members from around Ontario were present for this gala occasion. At 5:30 p.m. a delectable meal was arranged on the tables and all present enjoyed the feast, prepared by the womenfolk, topped off' by pop, tea or coffee. Ah! What a meal! Relatives were present from Mississauga, Haliburton, Tren- ton, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Whitby, Courtice, Scugog Is- land, Manchester, Port Perry, Prince Albert and Nestleton. We just can't wait until next year. Blackstock Church Service On Sunday, July 30, a very good attendance at Blackstock United. Some were present from Nestleton. Greeting at the door were Julie Byers and Jill VanCamp. Ron Brittain and daughter Laura from Caesarea took the service - Ron Brittain was the speaker and daughter Laura told the story to the chil- dren and read the scriptures Ron Brittain's sermon "Ask and You Shall Receive - Seek and the Door Will Open", a fine message. A quartet sang a fine number with Linda Kyte at the piano. Hymn - "What a Friend we Have in Jesus" was the closing hymn and all sang "Go Now In Peace" Prayer and Benediction. A good service. Euchre players gather Ashburn Florence Ashton Rev. Sheina Smith returned to the pulpit on Sunday, follow- ing her vacation. The Sacra- ment of Baptism was performed when Ahlyssa Munday, daugh- ter of Ron and Heather Munday was baptized. Ahlyssa was beautifully gowned in a white gown that Ron's mother had made. Heather's mother sang a beautiful solo "Footsteps of Je- sus" accompanied on the piano by Heather. We welcomed Heather and Ron as new mem- bers of Burns congregation by transfer of certificate. It was nice to have several visitors join with us tor this lovely service. All euchre players gathered together at the Community Centre on Thursday night when eight tables were played. Ladies first prize went to Kathleen Moore, second Joan Fleming and Jean Johnston. Men's first Helen Brown, second prize Art Richardson. Lone hands Don Wood and George Harper. Share the wealth George Harp- er and Wilma Lynde. Lucky door prize winner Phyllis Pegg. Next euchre is scheduled for Aug. 31. Doug and Florence Ashton at- tended the funeral on Thursday afternoon for the late Margaret Pugh of Pickering which was held in Pickering Village United Church. Margaret grew up In Ashburn, having lived with her parents and brothers across the road from the late Gordon Fish- er property. Grant ad Sheila Parrott en- joyed the weekend camping at Balsam Lake. : All for this week! Regatta this weekend This coming weekend is the highlight of the year for our community with our Annual Regatta. Prizes are bought, can- vassers have been out, pro- grams are all printed and a large number of draw tickets have been sold. A great effort has been put forth by this small group. Be sure to turn out this weekend for one of the busiest and greatest regattas we have every had. This weekend we were selling draw tickets at Canadian Tire, Lindsay and went to the Bonfire for supper. While there in one section a reception was taking place as part of a wedding. The groom came forth with a car- penter's 26" crosscut saw to cut the wedding cake and needless to say the bride was not too hap- py. However, he backed down and the reception went forth with nothing more than laugh- ter. I was sorry I didn't get their names as I left all my writing gear in the truck which was placed on first instead of last. However, best wishes and a long life of happiness ahead for both of you. [ am very thankful for the promptness Ronn MacDonald gave me this week to prevent a contractor from finishing an as- phalt job incorrectly. When a water way 1s terminated, the water has to flow somewhere and in this case it was to be out on the asphalt road. During nor- mal conditions, this is not too serious other than taking an ex- tra foot or two to stop. During a sunny day in January or Febru- ary, this is a different story with the snow melting and the water goes out on the road, fanning out like a piece of pie, then about 3:30 p.m. it starts to freeze. I remember many years ago when I was about the tenth car in the flow of traffic when the lead car stopped and there was that usual time delay for each driver to act and by the time the message reached me I was on ice but managed to stop when the front wheels hit the good pavement. The poor fellow be- hind didn't have a chance. Bang! Unnecessary water out on the asphalt roadway. There is a story from our tick- et-selling corner. A gentleman said he didn't mind gambling but he remembers going to the races with a friend of 11 years. It was on the 11th day of the month, his boy's birthday and he had turned 11. There were 11 horses in the race and he only had $11 left so he picked horse number 11. "Oh! How did you make out?" I asked. "The horse came in 11th" he replied. Saying of the week on Inertia: If you procrastinate when faced with a big difficult problem, break the problem into parts and handle one part at a time. Robert Collier Signs: There have been two highway traffic signs removed around our village. One a speed sign, designating 80 km per hour and the other a warning of a street interchange. These signs cost you, the taypayer, money, so if you see them report it to the police. They will take out the necessary search war- rant and lay charges of posses- ston of stolen property. Have a great regatta.'