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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" mr PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 - 25 -- RURA) PORT PERRY D> PORT PERRY STAR < URAL RoorTs A big welcome back to Rev. David Shearman At the Blackstock United Church, Rev. David Shearman was able to return following his illness. He conducted the Sacrament of Baptism when Leslie Marie, Christine and Dale Tucker and Dale William Tucker were received. The senior choir pre- sented an impressive anthem "Lord; Help Me Keep My Life In Balance." The sermon "Spiritual Fertilizer" was very thought provoking. Following the service, Christine and Dale Tucker host- ed a family gathering in honor of Leslie and Dale's baptisms at their home on Mason Street. Their guests were Beatrice and Gerald Tucker, Bruce and Geraldine Manning, Chad and Byron, all of Apsley, Joe and Angie Nestoruk, Tanya and Eric of Campbellford. Another Baptism of local interest also took place on Sunday morning when Kyle Glen, son of Robert and Sue Green, was Baptized at the morn- daughter of Bowmanville. Following the ser- vice Robert and Sue and family hosted gatherings at their home on Green St., Bowmanville. Guests from this area were Don and Marjorie Green, Marilyn Green, Richard Green, Jack and Helen Green. Nancy and Dave Thompson, Shawn and Jason of Lindsay were overnight guests of her parents. Don and Marjorie Green also attended the Baptism and family gathering. - Better health is wished for several local folk. Lorne McKee 1s progressing favorably follow- ing surgery in Oshawa Hospital. Mrs. Margaret Duivestyn is home again following further back surgery in Oshawa Hospital. Lois Luke is a patient in Port Perry Hospital. Glenn Larmer is home recovering from ear surgery. We are thinking about all of you. Sympathy of the community 1s extended to Cecil and Marie Gibson on the passing of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Bruce Gibson of Port Hope late last week. Blackstock with a small family gathering at Extendicare in Peterborough. Those attending were Walter and Audrey Wright, Lloyd and Thelma Wright, Joyce Forder and Clint Brown as well as Hazel Wright, and Keith and Christina Wright all of Oshawa. Best wish- es from your Blackstock friends. There were 12 tables at the weekly card party. The winners were Edna Manns, Betty Hockley, Christian St. Cyr, Elwood Manns, Ruby Smith, Grace Manns, and Vivian Kidd. Winners of the lucky draws were David Craig, Tony Blueman, Ruby Smith, Marion Staples and Joan Sutcliffe who was very Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. Ten members and one guest met at the church on Tuesday, March 10. We were joined by seven members from the morn- Ing unit. Marion Larmer opened the meeting by reading Memorial Service thoughts in deference to the many bereavements in the community and we sang "In The Bud There Is A Flower." Jean Ferguson had the wor- ship taking her scripture read- ings from 1st Corinthians and Isaiah, followed by a liturgy on the song "Kum Ba Yah." Jean Adams introduced Mary Shepherd, a former member of Blackstock, but is now with the Westminster United Church in Whitby. Their church is con- cerned with environmental issues, especially the widespread use of pesticides and Mary brought a film dealing with these chemicals and their relation to cancer, primarily breast cancer, its causes and effects. Mary was March 15 for the Bay of Quinte Conference on April 15 to 16. Spring renewal meeting at Tyrone is April 22. Thelma is working on more quilts, more information on this later. Meeting closed with prayer. Dora Martyn, Reporter. The O.N.O. Club met at the home of Andrea Weir on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. with 11 members present. President Joan Graham con- ducted a short business period. A donation of $300 was given to help with tree planting in the area. Roll Call was bring a clip- ping from a newspaper that upset you and tell why. Jean Goble is in charge of the next meeting. We will all go to see "Kiss Me Kate" on April 26 in Port Perry. Elizabeth Peeters was present to demonstrate stamping and how to make cards, invitations, announcements, etc. Very inter- esting. Andrea served a delicious dessert and another meeting ended. ing service of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, On Sunday Miss Vera Forder celebrated her 96th birthday lucky and took two prizes. thanked for her informative talk. Registration was required by MPP O'Toole to be Ratepayer's Meeting It has been confirmed that our MPP John O'Toole will attend our coming meet- ing on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Caesarea Hall dealing with assessment and its compliance with your property taxes. Councillor David Dietlein will be on hand along with our guest speaker whom has all the assessment values. Please come out and get the facts so you can understand the valuation of your property. Blackstock Lions Club This coming Wednesday, March 18 the Lions will have Peter Hobb Chartered Accountant as their dinner guest speaker. Meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Rec. Centre, Blackstock to socialize with Lions and your neighbors, dinner at 7 p.m. and then a very informative talk with question period following. The dinner is $11 and for tickets call Bill at 986-5599 for your the guest reservation. plays. A great meal at Caesarea Hall Honest Ed's. Board C The Ice The committee will aesarea We keep seeing a know by this Wednesday Hitt large open section on the whether they will go ahead with their euchre tournaments starting Wednesday, March 25. So far there have been a number of inquiries showing interest but just not enough. If interested call 986-0539. Pine Ridge Garden Club We had a great day at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto last Thursday. The bus took us to the door and picked us up at the same point. The Canada Blooms Exhibition was held in the new section. A number of interesting lectures here and there plus all the dis- JAY o]:Ta Putsey east side of the Island. Then it seems to disap- pear and then turns up again. The lake is defi- nitely unsafe. Celebrate this weekend as the first day of spring. Remembering This month of March holds two great names to remember in our community. The first being Mabel Cawker who passed away March 6, 1997. Mabel held many positions with the United Church Women's Group, was a member of the Eastern Star, a great worker for many years with the Cancer Society. Also wrote a weekly article for at least three papers for a number of The U.C.W.'s in a recycling mood speaker next week years. The second was just known as Reg Renouf one of our outstanding business men of Caesarea's history. He was a pio- neer in a new type of manufacturing, and later owned the dance hall. He was always there with his cheque book when we need- ed help for community improvements. Always had that quaint sense of humor. Two great names in life's passing parade. Joke of the Week One evening a man came home from work and his wife greeted him. "I've got good news and bad news," she said. He swallowed hard and said he'd prefer the good news first. "The air bag works," she said. Saying of the Week Give a book as a present - you can always borrow it back. John Grattan Don't forget: There's still Utica and Epsom By Vera Brown Fourth Sunday of Lent will be observed on March 22 at 9:30 a.m. in Utica United Church. Greeters will be John and Suzanne Warner. It appears that we are at pre- sent in a recycling mood. The U.C.W. are collecting used stamps, drink can tabs, Campbell soup labels, eye glass- es, lenses and cases and Zehrs cash register tapes. The Epsom Indy committee are asking for tin tops from juice cans that just lift off. Any of these items that anyone can contribute may be left at either church in boxes that will be provided for this purpose or pass them on to con- gregation members. ~ We would like to offer our condolences to Shawn, Margaret and Joanne Sevier in the recent passing of Shawn's mother. Services were held in Toronto last Thursday. The Epsom community espe- cially would like to welcome Julie Buck, her husband Mori Danko and Julie's sister Jody. They reside on the 8th Line in the home formerly owned by the Ellins. We trust you will enjoy this community and we extend to you a very warm wel- come. Bethesda-Reach W.I. Spring Luncheon, featuring Virginia Richardson on "Health in your Spice Rack," will be held April 14 at noon in Uxbridge Trinity United Church. Tickets are available from W.I. members 852-3925 or 852-7128. Plan to attend. Epsom School Community Council meets on Wednesday, April 1at 1 p.m. in the old school. Interested persons with con- cerns or ideas welcome. Utica Daycare Board held its annual meeting on Thursday evening. They welcomed three new board members, Angie Paisley, Kim Gerrard and Marilynn McClelland. Eileen Slute, Nancy Skelding and Alice Ross enjoyed a trip to Toronto on Thursday when they took in the Canada Blooms Show at the Convention Centre. Ruth Ashton was pleased to have Martha Schissler and chil- dren visit with her one day last week. We trust each one will have an enjoyable March Break even though our cold February weather arrived last week. The fresh snow will certainly add to the enjoyment of the skiers and snowmobilers and even those- who like to sleigh ride. some tickets left for the Spring Chicken Supper Ashburn News By Florence Ashton Don't forget the Spring Chicken Supper to be held at Burns Church on Friday night, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. At time of writing, only a few tickets are still available. The Ladies Bible Class will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at the home of Betty Dutton. Members are asked to bring their Bibles. Ten tables of cuchre were played at the card party on Thursday might. Ladies first - Ellen Gibson, sccond - Mary Borland. Men's first - Orvas Jamieson, second - Art Richardson. Lone hands - Pete Gall and Margaret Gall. Door prize winners - Mac Albright and Ruby Smith (Port Perry). Share the wealth - Ray Porter and Ruby Smith (Raglan). Next euchre at the Community Centre will be Thursday, March 26. A concert of Gospel Music will be held at Burns Church on Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. featuring The Abundant Life Quartet from Sarnia, also Jennifer Butussil, soloist from Pickering. This promises to be an outstanding evening of Gospel Music. Everyone is invited to come and bring family and friends. No admission charge. Free will offering. Social hour following concert. For informa- tion call 905-655-4240. 3 ' i g