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24- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 7, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" oy & D> PORT PERRY STAR R URAL Roorts New antique store opens in the village et Blackstock| During this week, May 4 - 11, census representatives will be . in our area handing out the questionnaires which are to be completed on May 14. Be sure "To Count Yourself In" as the slogan says. Sympathy is extended to Mark and Lynda Shaw and family on the passing of Mark's father Lee Shaw of Nestleton last week. Many from this area enjoyed the production of Music Man in Port Perry over the past couple of weekends. On Sunday afternoon Open House and Tea in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Port Perry Community Hospital held at the hospital was very well attended with many from this area among the crowd. Much work had been done by the Committee to arrange many items of interest to depict the past fifty years. Better health is wished for long-time correspondent Mrs. Mabel Cawker who is currently a patient in Port Perry Hospi- tal. Continued improvement is also wished for both Mrs. Jean Trewin in Port Perry Hospital and Mrs. Kathleen Watts in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. Shirley Turner and her daughter Lorrie Minshall of Caledonia are on a trip to Eng- land where they are taking a scenic bus trip. Congratuiations to Pat and Manny of the Blackstock An- tiques located in the former Royal Bank office in the East Apartment building which offi- cially opened on Saturday. A nice addition to Blackstock. Best wishes are extended to Tyler James and Melanie Chat- worthy who were married on Saturday at the Rec. Centre in a very pretty wedding which was followed by dinner and dance also at the Rec centre. Shuffle Board begins again at the arena on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. New members will be wel- comed. Fair Board members are re- minded of the regular May meeting to be held this Wednes- day evening at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall. Turners are holding an Open House on Saturday and Sun- day, May 11 and 12. Come and have a cup of coffee and visit. Bill and Marilyn Hanna have returned home from a holiday to Virginia where they enjoyed some beautiful weather. If you read this paper on Tues- day, you are invited to a travel- ogue by Aileen VanCamp of her trip to the Holy Land. This 1s held at the United Church at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The Junior Drama and Choir from Cartwright Central Public School will-'once again be pre- senting their talents at the school gym in a play called, "Donald and the Dragon." The Dragon (Jessica McLaughlin) is fierce but misunderstood. This dragon learns about friendship when crabby old Prime Minister (Adam Stapley) sends Donald (Ryan Nesbitt) to kill him or be killed. The lovely young prin- cess (Emily Brouwer) escapes the confinement of palace life and joins in the adventure along with mischievous Terry (Jordan Clark) and the grumpy Barthol- emew (Abby McLaughlin). Chil- dren and adultsl are invited to come and share the laughter and excitement on May 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 per per- son and $1 for Grade 8 students and under. Pre-school children are free. See you there. A speedy recovery is wished for Lyle Millson who had the Mammoth Seagrave Don't forget the mammoth Robinglade Estates Yard Sale being held on the long weekend. Please refer to the classifieds of this paper for more information. Happy birthday to Dana LLavereau, Roy Puckrin and Trevor Szewerda. yard sales Several from Seagrave en- joyed the Greenbank Church Centennial Spring Concert on Friday evening last. Next Saturday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m. is the men's break- fast and discussion. Hope to see lots of the guys out next week! Reverend Shepherd's ser- mon on Sunday was "Room in the House." The choir sang "All Night All Day, Angels Watching Over Me." Next Sunday is Mother's Day or Family Day when there will be a baptism. That's the news for this week. Please call Dane Cooke next week for your news items at 985-3722. misfortune to break his arm re- cently. A reminder of the Silent Auc- tion which will be held at the Port Perry Hospital next Friday afternoon and Saturday. A long list of interesting articles are for sale with the proceeds going to purchase equipment to benefit patients at the hospital. There were 13 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners - Pearl Moore, Edna Manns, James Emerton, Hazel Plitz, Don Geer, John Archer and Marie Gibson. Win- ners of the draws were Roy Wer- ry, Carl Gimblett, Gary Noten- boom, Marie Gibson, Edna Manns and Muriel Gibson. St. John's Anglican Church By Colin Beal On Saturday, May 4, St. John's hosted the Annual Spring Salad Supper in the Par- ish Hall. A goodly number of cit- izens of Cartwright and visitors from nearby communities joined members of the parish for an enjoyable hour or so of feast- ing and fellowship. Certainly everyone seemed to be having a good time and the desserts in particular seemed to be very popular...it is rumored that some folks were seen making second, or even third trips to the pie table! Don't forget the Mother's Day (May 12) 9:30 a.m. Service. This will be a Choral Eucharist with a group of Choristers from Roy- al St. George's College - the choir school for St. James' Angli- can Cathedral, Toronto. Dr. An- drew Barlow, one of our parish- ioners, has arranged this visit by the very talented group of singers and musicians. Andrew is Headmaster of the Junior School at Royal St. George's. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy this special musical and spiritual treat! Arrive ear- ly, space is limited! Sympathy is extended to Har- old Martyn upon the loss of his sister, Marjorie Stainton of Oshawaon Sunday, May 5. On a happier note, the Mar- tyn family is holding a 50th Wedding Anniversary Drop-in Nestleton area By Gwen Malcolm Sunday, May 5 was a beauti- ful spring morning with the Dennis Yellowlees family greet- ing at the door. Rev. Shearman conducted the service and took storytime with the children. He warmly welcomed Ron Brittain, Caesarea, who will be a student intern minister with our charge until Aug. 25. Ron's topic was "The Work Has Begun at Last." He described the various facets of the work he would be in- volved with in our congrega- tion. The ladies choir number was appreciated with Carol Mairs accompanying. Nestleton U.C.W. will be meeting at the church on Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. with Lynette Jenkins as speak- er. Her topic will be, "Sleeping Children Around the World." This is a charitable organiza- tion which distributes bed kits to needy areas around the world in co-operation with service clubs. Everyone will be warmly welcomed. Plan to join us! A congregational meeting at Nestleton United is called for Sunday, May 26 following wor- ship service in order to receive a motion regarding the Camp Scugog Proposal. A flea market will be held at the church on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations may be left at the church on May 17 or 18. Home baking, waffles and syrup, hot dogs, etc. will be available. Last call for U.C. Spring Smorgasbord Saturday, May 11 at Nestleton Community Cen- tre. Two settings - 5 and 6:30 p.m. Call 986-5598 or 986-4788 for tickets. Adults $10; four to 12 years - $5. Scugog Shuffleboard Club will resume 1ts shuffling sched: ule at Blackstock Arena on May 8 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Mark your calendar for the Nestleton Community Hall Board Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nestleton Presbyterian Church Rev. Wm. Fairley conducted the regular service at 11 a.m. in Nestleton Presbyterian Church with Joyce Taylor as organist. Ushers were Graham Ham and Oliver Rohrer, and Dorothy Lee taught Sunday School. for Harold and Dora. This. will be held at the Rec Centre, Sun- day, May 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Best wishes only. 4-H Club News Our second meeting was held at Scott Swain's on April 29 at 7 p.m. We started the meeting off by saying the 4-H pledge. Our leaders then discussed the up- coming events with us. After this we were split up into two groups (junior and senior). The senior group went down to the barn to judge market steers while the juniors stayed at the house and learned how to judge beef cattle. After the juniors un- derstood what to look for in a beef cow the junior group went down to the barn to silently judge the cattle. The seniors had to step forward and give their reasons for their placing of the cattle while the juniors lis- tened. We then went up to the house .and enjoyed pop and doughnuts. Our next meeting will be held at Highland Farms. Amanda Bradburn, reporter. news Responsive Psalm was # 31: 1-18 and scripture readings were from I Samuel 1-18; and St. John 27: 1-15. Special prayers were said for a bereaved family. In the sermon Rev. Fairley spoke of the period of 40 days be- tween the crucifixion and the resurrection when Jesus again appeared. The disciples became friends with each other and were bonded more closely to- gether. Sunday, May 12 will be Moth- er's Day Service or Family Sun- day. By Karen Davis Happy 20th Anniversary to the Town Hall 1873! Hope everyone enjoys the celebra- tions this weekend. Don't forget the Hospital Auxiliary's Silent Auction will be held on Friday, May 10 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to4 p.m. at the Hospital. You won't want to miss this event! Scugog Shores Museum The Herbal Workshop se- ries begins this week and will continue on Tuesday even- ingsin May and June from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Head Memorial Church on the Museum grounds. For registration and further information call Daniel Robert at 985-3589. The Spring Yard and Plant Sale will be held on Monday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendars now and remember us when you Scugog Island news are spring cleaning.! Scugog Island United Church The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday,May 7 at 1:30 p.m. The High School Supper Club will meet on Tuesday, May 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, May 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a Spring Clean-Up held at the church on Saturday, May 11 at 9:3 a.m. : There will be a Congrega- tional Meeting on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column.