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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 29, 1997 -31 A es nh --- R URAL Roots Fair board holds August meeting this Wednesday Recently Robert and Steven Larmer along with a friend Brian Chartrand returned home after spending a vacation visiting their grandmother Mrs. Schaad at Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. What an experience for three young lads touring all of the sights of the area. : Several cattle farmers from this area travelled to Western Ontario a week ago Tuesday to tour various farms. These past few weeks the promised rains which are so badly needed here manage to travel to other areas and miss us each time. We do hope that it soon is our turn to receive some rain. This Wednesday evening is the August Fair Board meeting. With the fair coming up on Aug." - 23 it is important to have a large number 'of directors 'in attendance to finalize many plans.' Please note that the -meeting is one week earlier 'than is usual. The fair books are now. available from secretary Janice Beechey at her home at 92 Greensboro. On Saturday afternoon Cecil and Marie Gibson, Terry and 'Kelly Gatchell attended the wedding of Terry Tripp and 'Michelle Turner which was held at Port Perry United Church! The reception and dance were cousin, held at Thunderbird Golf and Country Club. Congratulations to Bruce Walker and his bride who were married last Saturday at Nestleton Hall. Bruce is the son of Lois and David Wotten. On Saturday evening Harvey and Joan Graham and Gerald and Joyce Kelly attended the wedding dance of Cheryl Feltis and Troy Bourassa at Carden Community Centre at Lake Dalrymple. The bride is their Heather J ohnston of 'Uxbridge - enjoyed a holiday 'with her Zandparents Cecil and Marie Gibson last week. The Durham Highland Games which took place over - the weekend at Port Perry and Uxbridge beginning with a very spectacular Tattoo on Friday evening attracted many of our = local residents. Another event that was of interest to many in our area 'was the open house featuring the roses and clematis show at the home of Frank and Donna Barkey south of Blackstock. Those beautiful gardens go to show that dairy farmers have other interests than just their COWS. There were 14 tables at the Tuesday evening regular euchre party with the following win- day. Blackstock ners: Ruby Smith, Norman Rohrer, Edna Manns, Don Geer, Charlie Campbell, Bernice Renton and Elsie Pogue. Lucky draw winners were Moore, Chris St. Cyr., Darryl Dean, "George Matthewson, Myrtle Gimblett and Bert Watts. Henry and Muriel Wotten " enjoyed a holiday with Floyd 'and Joan Argue near Englehart in Northern Ontario. Guests at a family gathering at' the home of Terry and Kelly Gatchell, Sarah and Robert, Dianne and Bob Gatchell. Jackie Gatchell and Robert Carr of Bowmanville and David - Gatchell and Cindy Brignall of Mountjoy Rd. The occasion was' Dianne's birthday. Happy birth- Sunday guests of Gerald and Joyce -Kelly--were Brian. and. Barb Park, and Elaine Kelly of Marmora, Cee Jay and "Peanut" Pearl Windover, Julien, Candace and Jache of Brampton and Elaine Kelly of Kitchener. On Wednesday, July 23 Cecil and Marie Gibson joined other members of the Tripp family at a birthday party to celebrate the 89th birthday of Marie's sis- ter Reta Berrill of Bowmanville. This happy party was held at the home of Reta's daughter Betty and Bob Burgess near Campbellcroft. St. John's News By Colin Beal Mid-July has seen sadness and joy for the people of St. John's. On Thursday, July 24, a large congregation of family and friends from the community gathered at St. John's to cele- brate the life, and mourn the passing of Walter (Bill) Willis, husband of Helen Willis, who departed this life on July 20. Even though Walter had Jived in this community for a scant five years, the large number of Scugog residents who attended the funeral bere ample witness to his impact on this communi- ty. Our love and prayers go out to Helen, their son Richard, daughter-in -law Jean, and to 'the grandchildren. 'Then, on July 24, a well loved, long time member of St. John's congregation, Ivy Rahm, passed away Ivy, who was for many years the organist at St. John's had been living, for the past 10 years in Victoria B.C. For most of those years, Ivy had lived in her own apartment not far from the B.C. Parliament Buildings in Victoria. : Those of us-who had the good fortune to visit with her in Victoria, found that she was still the bubbly, feisty lady of yesteryear...sure she was look- ing a little frail, but she didn't act that way. It was known that Ivy was ailing and the prognosis ° was not great but it was still a shock to hear of her passing. All at St: John's pray for the repose of her soul and send love and condolences to her daughters, Doris Hamilton in Victoria, B.C. and Ruth Williamson in Parksville, B.C. After those farewells, it was with joy that we welcomed Brittney Elizabeth Banton to membership in the church. On Sunday, July 27 Father Hugh baptized Brittney before a large gathering of family: members and friends and members of the St. John's Brittney, who is the daughter of Stephen David and Tamara Lynn Banton and great-grand- daughter of Ned and Joyce Banton, seemed to enjoy the rite as she beamed at everybody * throughout the ceremony. congregation. Ann Sandiford a.m. meet at 8:30 p.m. ~ Ferran's Park : 'Hilda 'Michell cele- brated her 90th birthday on Saturday at the "honored her with a come and go tea and then a Gardens. "dent of the Island and her best wishes. | 'extended to the | Eat Milner/Appleton family Milner last week. Ray | was the brother of Ivah | Fralick and our thou hts | 80 out to Ivah as well. Church goers for Epsom and Utica be advised that there will not be a service this Sunday, Aug. 3 due to the holiday weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 10, service for the charge will be held at Utica at 10 Tuesday, Aug. 5, Utica Hall Board ~~ John, Suzanne and Lucas Warner "attended the Lafebvre family picnic at in Ingleside (near Cornwall) on the weekend. There were 119 people who enjoyed a variety of events, as well as visiting with family members. - I enjoyed a three day visit in Amherstview with Island Hall. Her. family family dinner at Cullen | Hilda is a former resi- her friends here send "Our sympathy ig on the passing of Ray LEITH §7 BENE Scugog Island United Church An outdoor service was enjoyed on Sunday morning despite. "the threate tening sky. Special music was' eral days. Church goers take holiday on weekend son Charlie, Sue and children. The weather was perfect for plenty of swim- ming, golf and just plain lazing around. Saturday we enjoyed supper with Sue's sister and girls near Gananoque. The Aked family spent a couple of days last week in Ottawa. John Hansen's sister Sharon and her husband Fred Wilby from Michigan are visiting with John and Joanne for sev- Wednesday dinner guests with Darlene Christie were Dan and Kim Smith and Derek from Greenbank, celebrating Dan's birthday. provided by Joan Aldred 'and Florence Fralick. A delicious lunch was served following the ser- vice by the Grace U.C.W. Our outdoor services wil continue at 9:45 for the month of ist with Manchester ~. United Church joining . "us. A warm welcome is extended to everyone. 'Walkers continue to meet weekdays at the church at 8:45 a.m. for a 45 minute to. one 'hour walk, The Moms: and Tots _ will meet on Wedn Sm Gal July 30 at 9:30 a.m. C Monica at 985-1 248 fo '| Hilda's 90th birthday marked by family meeting plans. The Chicken Barbecue will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10 at the church. Tickets are available by Bonnie at 985-7426. Vacation Bible School will be held Aug. 18 to 21 at Scugog Island United Church. For further information call Margaret Ann Lamb at 985-7701. aio For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at' 985- by 4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next + week's column. calling