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"Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" ------ 22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 8, 1997 ------ Re PORT PERRY STAR # URAL Roots Summer-like Sunday followed by snowy Monday What a beautiful day Sunday was to be followed by a severe thunderstorm and dras- tically colder weather. Typical spring with the many change- able conditions. The annual Skating Carnival was held on Sunday afternoon with two well attend- ed shows at the local arena. Many parents, grandparents and friends enjoyed the carni- val which used the theme "Country Hoedown." The skaters who had competed in various competitions did solo performances. Credit must go to the instructor Mona Gibney who has worked well with the skaters throughout the year. The carnival marks the conclu- sion of the skating season for another year. The Curling Club held its annual banquet and awards night on Saturday evening at the United Church C.E. Room." President Jim Weir welcomed the fine number of curlers and their spouses. Following Grace by Gerald Kelly a bountiful pot luck dinner was enjoyed. Glen Barkey in Ron Vice's absence due to illness reviewed the Men's Curling Club results. First place winner of the Merlin Suggitt Trophy was Cam Porter, Peter Luckhardt, Larry McLean and Mark Merton. Second place winner was the team of Cam Porter, Dave Vernest, Merlin Suggitt and John Gurney while third place was taken by Dave Aldred, Richard Van Camp, Mark Merton and John Bouwhuis. Glen delivered Ron's joke which had been sent along as well as his report. Jan Van Camp reviewed the Mixed Curling and presented the trophy and first place prizes to the team of Mike and Lois Marks, Tim Dakin and Marilyn Green. Second place was won by Doug and Karen Kadowaki, Garnet and Mary Anne Watson. Third place winners were Doug and Karen Kadowaki, Glen and Karen Barkey. Jodie Duff presented the financial report that reflected the need for more members . next year. Perry Grandell conducted the election of officers which resulted in the following exec- utive: President - Jim Weir; Vice-President - Cam Porter; Secretary - Joyce Kelly; Mixed Club Reps - Jan Van Camp, Marg Fielden, Men's Club Reps - Ron Vice, Dave Aldred. The winner of the 50-50 draw was Jennifer Garrett. . Following the business of the evening, much chatting and socializing was enjoyed. Junior Curling Club Report By Marie James Junior Curling is alive and well in Blackstock. We curl every Tuesday after school. We had a great support staff of Peggy Bredin (CCPS), Sharon Logan (CCPS) and Randy Scott (CHS). It's because of their constant support and interest that the juniors had such a successful year. We had 23 kids curling rang- ing in age from 10 to approxi- mately 16. This was the first year that we were actually able to make up schedules and stick to them. Our overall winner was a team from the second schedule - Brian Wonnacott, Casie Shortridge, Chase James and Darryl Goulding. They were presented with the Fred Ford Junior Curling Trophy. Congratulations! There was strong interest from our high school curlers this year. A team went to Sutton Blackstock the first week of January to compete in the Joe Todd Sr. Junior Mixed Bonspiel. This same mixed team competed in LOSSA in Beaverton. The Junior Curlers were an excellent group this year and it was my pleasure to be on the ice with them each week. We thank the Curling Club for your continued support and interest. I am sure that the Junior Curlers and their parents thank Marie for her great sup- port of this group of young curlers. Members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society Board are reminded of their meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at the Town Hall. Try to attend. Sympathy is extended to Jean and Carl Adams on the sudden passing of Mr. Erle Dingman last week. Brittany and Bryan Dorrell of Charlton stayed with their grandparents Helen and Stuart Dorrell while their mother Laura Dorrell attended the spring board meeting of the OAAS in Toronto over the week- end. Laura and her friend from Englehart spent Sunday evening with Helen and Stuart before returning home to Northern Ontario. Leanne and Jim O'Connell and girls of Waterloo spent the weekend in the area. They vis- ited her parents Wilma and Keith Van Camp and celebrated Leanne's birthday on Sunday. Tickets are still available from Lisa at 986-5416 or Craig at 986-5574 or at the door of the Jack and Jill in honor of Laura Gilbank and Brian Goble on Saturday evening April 12 at the Nestleton Hall. Congratulations to Aileen Van Camp who was a guest of honor at a Retirement Dinner and Roast for four G.M. employ- ees held last Wednesday evening at the Oshawa Golf and Country Club. Merrill and Jean Van Camp, Dale Van Camp, Valerie Linton of Raglan. Keith and Wilma Van Camp, Cindy Werry of Kedron, Debbie Showler of Bowmanville. Jay and Kelly Van Camp of Newmarket and Barry Van Camp attended. Best wishes Aileen on your retirement. The tickets are just about sold out for the High School Music Fundraiser to be held at the Rec, Centre on Saturday evening. This will take the form of a roast beef dinner, silent auction and raffle as well as musical selections from various groups from the school. If you haven't got your ticket yet, call the school immediately if you hope to attend. Laura Gilbank will be hon- ored by a community shower held at the United Church C.E. Room on Sunday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. Either a miscella- neous gift or a donation for the Money Tree would be appreci- ated. Jean Trewin was home from Marnwood Nursing Home on Saturday for supper with fami- ly and guests Maxine Hoskin, Gertrude Henry and Lulu Faint. Earl Trewin recently had a hernia operation at Shouldice Hospital and is now at home recuperating. St. John's News By Colin Beal At St. John's on Sunday, April 6 after church, Father Hugh presented a fascinating slide-show of photographs taken on his visit to the Holy Land last year. This was, to a certain extent, a "commercial" for the pilgrimage he will be leading next February. The presentation brought forth a lot of discussion about the Holy Land and also about the pro- posed trip. The tour is being organized by Hugh and his son, Neill (Director of Music at St. John's on the Hill United Church in Cambridge). Persons interested in joining this pil- grimage should call Father Hugh (986-0557) or ask anyone from St. John's for information. On Saturday, April 12, the Hospitality Committee will provide refreshments at the auction to be held at the Charlie and Annie Fee farm on Devitts Road. It was St. John's turn to host this month's Seniors Lunch which was served in the Parish Hall on Thursday. Grace Proutt reports that this was the best attended seniors event that she has seen at St. John's. There's quite a bit of work to organizing these lunches. It's not just a question of providing the meal, transportation, too, has to be arranged as well as entertainment. So, here at St. John's and at the other church- es, when it's their turn to be host, dedicated people, like Grace Proutt devote a lot of love and time to bringing a little extra joy into the lives of our senior citizens. We should and do thank them most sincerely. Army tanks to invade area in two weeks There will be a Regatta meeting this Sunday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. sharp at the Caesarea Hall. Everyone wel- come. The meeting is to elect the officers to organize and run the Regatta for 1997. Poor attendance might mean no Regatta for 1997. We were saddened when we went to the funeral parlor in Whitby this past week to show our respects to Michelle Berry whom was killed in a car acci- dent. Michelle was another outstanding athlete of our Regatta events of the past. Our sincere condolences to her par- ents Susan and Brian and the remainder of the family and friends. Caesarea Hall Board We were glad to see two new members at the hall board meeting Sunday night and also councillor Joyce Kelly. Minutes were read and passed. Treasurer's report was read and passed and then there was a discussion for coming events. Many ideas were put forth and the executive were to check on different things. It was stated that two hall board members who helped run the kiddies event on the Saturday after- noon of the Regatta would not be present due to holidays this year. Come on out to the next meeting May 4 at 8 p.m. Scouts Dinner We thank all members and friends whom have worked hard in preparing the whole Caesarea Albert Scout Movement Banquet for this coming Friday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nestleton Hall. Hope you all have a good evening. Cartwright High School Looking forward to meeting all my friends and neighbors this Saturday night at the Cartwright High School dinner at Blackstock Rec. Centre at 6:30 p.m. The Ontario Regiment R.C.A.C. Ferret Club This week I received a notice and I think it was through William "Sam" Magee. The young people of the former Cartwright Youth Council will remember Sam. This notice deals with a number of army tanks that we in Canada can have from the United States Army Surplus Stores. The only thing is we have to pay for the shipping charges, which is only right. They are staging a great outing for Sunday, April 20 starting with 8 a.m. pancake breakfast - 8:45 a.m. Tour - 11 a.m. Service - 12:15 Lunch - 1:45 p.m. another tour - 6 p.m. Dinner. Request to help cover cost of $15 per person. You will have a first hand view of some of these tanks which have arrived which are all in running order. This is part of Canada's Military History and Heritage." Come on out and bring the family. R.S.V.P. by April 11, Sam Magee - 905-576-1198. Saying of the Week: Ignorance is quite easy to rec- ognize - unless it's yours. Joke of the Week: I figured out why this crazy game is called golf - it's because all the other four letter words have been taken. Thought for the Day: Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.