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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 - 19 A ---- -- -- R > PORT DER STAR URAL Roots Golden Slider tourney next Monday Plans are well underway for the fifth annual Golden Slider which will be held at the Blackstock Arena next Monday, Feb. 24 beginning at 6:45 p.m. This is the event when teams of curlers from the men's leagues of Port Perry and ~ Blackstock Curling Clubs vie for the trophy. Over the past four years the two clubs have tied with two wins each so com- petitive feelings are warming up for this, the tie breaking year. Spectators are invited to attend all or as much of the evening as you wish. There will be no admission charge but donations can be made if desired. All profits from the evening will be directed to the replacement of 4-H penning and other equipment lost in the grandstand fire. An error was made in the report of the Fletcher Bonspiel with the first place winners names being omitted. Winners were Dave and Marg Fielden, Tim Dakin and Mike Smart. Congratulations. Joy and Ian Rudkin attended the wedding of a college class- mate of Joy's in Perth, Ontario in early February. Lawrence and Jan Van: Camp enjoyed a brief holiday last week in Collingwood last week. Brenda and George Bryant enjoyedthe weekend in Ottawa where they took in various parts of "Winterlude" seeing the ice and snow sculptures events. They visited with daughter Julie Bryant and her friend Dieder. Aileen Van Camp and Mabel Van Camp also spent the week- end in Ottawa where they vis- ited Wilma and Ron Drinkwater and took in the special events in our capital. All women are invited to come and help the Women's Institute celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Women's Institute on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Blackstock United Church. I am sure it will be quite a birth- day party. ~ There were nine tables at the weekly card party with the following winners: Doris Hill, Edna Manns, Velma Johnston, Don Linton, Pearl Moore and Merrill Van Camp. Lucky draws were won by Marie Gibson, Ruby Smith, Edna Manns, Doreen McLean, Sarah Brunton and Elsie Pogue. Get in shape for spring. Watch for information in this column of the spring series of aerobics to begin after the March Break. Phone 986-5378 for information. Co The 4-H will be beginning the last week of February. Two projects will be held. Young people who have turned 10 before Jan. 1, 1997 and older are eligible to attend these very worthwhile projects. "Sew Easy" will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the ~ Unitégd Church-with Barb Byers' and aylla Moore as leaders. "Wearable Art" will begin on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. also at the United Church with Sheila Shortridge and Gail Johns as leaders. If you" > wish any further information, please call any of the leaders listed. The Pancake Suppers in both the Anglican and the United Church on Tuesday evening turned out very suc- cessful with excellent crowds enjoying delicious food and fine fellowship. Blackstock by On Tuesday, Feb. 11 the Morning Unit of the UCW met at the Blackstock United Church with 13 members pre- sent. The hostess, Eileen McLaughlin welcomed every- one with coffee, tea and a deli- cious brunch. Margaret Mountjoy opened the meeting with a poem "Climb till your dreams come true." Business included minutes, thank you letters and the trea- surer's report. The annual report and the 1997 meeting schedule were distributed. Pat Sleep announced upcom- ing events of interest: Oshawa Presbyterial annual meeting - Feb. 26; Orono Workshop - Feb. 28 - Mar. 1 - Theme "Being a » Christian in.the 21st Century" "and the Ebenezeer Workshop in April. A request for catering to the Tractor Pullers Banquet in mid-November was accepted. Edith McLaughlin led the wor- ship on "Loving Yourself." ) Pat Sleep read a paper on "Girl Violence." A group dis- cussion followed on "Why is this happening?" and "What will be the result?" A very inter- esting open discussion resulted. It was decided for the March meeting that we join with the Afternoon Unit with a pot luck luncheon, meeting at 10:30 a.m. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah Benediction. - Shirley Turner, reporter Afternoon Unit Nine members of the after- noon unit met at the United Church. After a dessert lun- cheon, Marion Larmer thanked the hostesses and opened the meeting with excerpts from the Heritage Book. Roll call was answered by naming some- one who had influenced your life at some time. Thelma Wright had the wor- ship and chose scripture from Acts, Ch. 3 with the theme "Reaching Out To Your Neighbors." Marion had the program and did a study on Korea. We learned that a Christian Women's group is trying to upgrade the status of women in a male dominated society. Jean Adams read a letter from Flora and Kathleen read the story of St. Valentine. Several announcements were made - UCW Church Service on Feb. 23, Oshawa Presbyterial on Feb. 26 at Hampton U.C., World Day of Prayer at the Anglican Church on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Morning and afternoon units will meet at the church on March 11 at 10:30 a.m. with a pot luck luncheon. The general meeting is March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Plans to start quilts were made. Marion closed the meet- ing with prayer. Dora Martyn, reporter St. John's By Colin Beal St. John's annual Pancake Supper (on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 11) was a big hit with parishioners. George Kubovic, Executive Pancake Chef, reported that the turnout seemed larger than had been expected and that he had to send out for extra supplies dur- ing the evening. Certainly many of those who turned out, opted for second helpings and everyone seemed to be having a great time both gustatorially and socially. The Ash Wednesday Eucharist, too, was well attend- ed. It's really wonderful that so many people decided to start the Lenten Season in the man- ner which has been a tradition in the church for more than 1,500 years. The Tuesday mid-week Eucharist will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. and wil! be followed by a meeting of the Bible Study group. The annual "Thinking Day" Church Parade of the Girl Guides, Brownies and Sparks, and the Boy Scouts, Cubs and Beavers of Cartwright will take place at St. John's on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the 9:30 a.m. Eucharist. Thinking Day cele- brates the birthday of Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting, and also that of his wife, Lady Baden Powell, who started the Girl Guide move- ment. (Yes, they shared the same birthday). At this service, Father Hugh will present "Life and Religion" badges to seven Brownies who have qualified for this. award during the past year. Father Hugh and the parishioners welcome these young people, their leaders and their family members as they join in the worship at St. John's. Good crowd depsite snow Church and Sunday School were well attended on Sunday at Greenbank United Church in spite of the snowy weather. The first Lenten Candle was extin- guished by Brian, Janice Lee and family as we go into the darkness of Good Friday. Rev. Carson's sermon "A Sign of the Covenant" was a talk on Angels and Advesarys. Next Sunday, Feb. 23 Church and Sunday School meet in the church at 11:16 a.m. and all are welcome. Sunday, Feb. 23 the Youth Group are holding their annual Spaghetti Supper in the church basement starting at 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available from any of the youth group or call Holly Stone at 985-3427 or Ju- lieanna Lee at 985-2006. All you bowling fans - the Church and Sunday School are going bowling at Uxbridge Lanes on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to joinin the fun call Dianne Stone Greenbank Shirley (=]-] at 985-7459 or Janice Lee 985- 2662. ~ Sympathy is sent to Aileen Dobson and family on the death of her sister Grace Reynolds who resided in Kitchener. She passed away on Feb. 10 and a memorial service will be held at a later date. We also send condolences to Bud and Elaine Ennis on the re- cent passing of Mr. Clarence Ennis of Perth, dear grandfa- ther of Jane and John. Youth Group to hold famine Don't forget the Bethesda- Reach Women's Institute meet- ing at 6:30 p.m. in the Tokai Room of Uxbridge Library this Wednesday, Feb. 19. Gail Kerry and Barb Evans invite folks interested in experi- encing small group ministry to join them at Barb's home at 2 p.m. on Thursday. This Saturday, Feb. 22, Whitevale United Church will host a Voices United Workshop led by Dick Prince, on~ of the team who compiled this new music resource from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $7 which in- cludes lunch. Call Bill McKay if you can attend. The Youth Group will take part in a 24 hour famine at the end of this month to call atten- tion to the problem of hunger in the world. Sponsor sheets will be circulating and you can help Sus ol SERRE ETN Utica & Epsom | by signing one. Proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Food- grains Bank. The second Sunday of Lent will be celebrated at Utica Unit- ed Church this Sunday, start- ingat11a.m. A reminder of the 1997 Ep- som Indy planning meeting to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Utica Farm Equip- ment. Everyone interested in this event is welcome. The Evans family gathered at the home of Doug and Beth Wil- son to honor the newest family Michelle Meek, to a lovely baby shower member, Brianne recently. Elden and Anita Evans have joined the young adults at their annual retreat at Picton camp- grounds. Grandma Jagersma is having a visit with her grand- children. Pete and Georgina Sutcliffe recently took a camping trip when they toured several cities in Florida. They were supper guests with neighbors at Zeph- yr Hills, visited friends -at Live Oaks and visited several areas with them. Tuesday visitors with Ruth Ashton were Alan and Joyce Ashton and Sandra Ludyka and children. .