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a I I ------ "A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 23, 1998 - 23 RURA] PORT PERRY > PORT PERRY STAR € URAL RoorTs EE nr -- ---- Two CCPS teachers honored for their years of service For all the hot weather lovers, this past week must have been very pleasing to you - for the rest of us, we just grin and bear it. Best wishes to Tracy Hoskin and Mark Schutt who were mar- ried in a beautiful wedding at the United Church on Saturday afternoon. The reception and dance following was held at the Recreation Centre. Tracy and Mark will be living in Toronto upon their return home from their holiday to Western Canada. Larry Hoskin from Lake Louise, Alberta was an out-of-province guest at this wedding. Congratulations to Murray and Aileen Byers who celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this week with some family din- ners and happy gatherings. Best wishes for many more. June is the month for gradu- ations. Would the families who had young people graduate please let me know the details so that we may share your happy news. Call 986-4257 sometime before Monday at 9 a.m. please. On Thursday a large crowd of area residents and friends and colleagues from other areas joined at the CCPS gym for a lovely "Tea for Two" to honor Anne Rink and Marie McIntosh on their retirement. The staff made a humorous skit on the word "Retirement." Presentations of gifts were made to the two honored ladies after which each replied fittingly. Best wishes Anne and Marie. On Wednesday evening a Retirement Roast will be held at the Rec. Centre to honor Eric Fletcher on his retirement from CHS. Call the high school to RSVP as soon as possible. Also on Wednesday evening a Retirement Party honoring Tallya Moore and Pat Smith will be held at Town Hall 1873, Port Perry. RSVP to 728-9407. Better health is wished for Ruth Thompson in Port Perry Hospital, Nicole Gibson who underwent surgery in a Toronto hospital, Valerie Linton who is in Kingston General Hospital and Anna McLaughlin who is home after undergoing emer- gency surgery in Port Perry Hospital. On Saturday morning the "Touch of Country" sang at the Norwood Retirement Home which Ron Martyn operates. Most of the ladies remained to enjoy lunch with the residents there. If you plan to make a donation to the "Come and Go Evening," which will be held Friday, July 10 to honor Jill Van Camp, bride- Blackstock to-be who will be living in Bermuda, please do so this week. Donations can be made to Judy Gilbank, Joy Rudkin, Catherine Corden or Aileen Van Camp. Best wishes to Harold and Lois Luke who moved to their new home in Port Perry last week leaving their farm home on Beacock Road where they have lived for nearly 20 years. Saturday evening June 27 will be the annual Strawberry Supper at the United Church beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are purchased at the door. All are welcome. Next Sunday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. is the annual Outdoor Service when the Nestleton and Blackstock United Churches combine. It will be held at Camp Scugog, St. Christophers Beach Rd. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and remain for the open house of Camp Scugog in the afternoon. There were eight tables at the weekly card party with the following winners: Reid Harness, Vivian Kidd, Richard Potter, Teresa Berker, Vera Fawns, Ray Staples and Kathleen Watts. Winners of the draws were Kathleen Watts (two), Grant Bright and Vera Fawns. Members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society will be busy completing plans for the annual Tractor and Truck Pull which will be held next weekend on Friday and Saturday evenings, July 3 and 4. Setup of the grounds will take place on Monday evening so if you wish to help, just show up at the fair- grounds. Shuffleboard is held each Wednesday at the arena. If you wish to either be part of the action or be a spectator just pop in. Visitors are welcome. Members attend from many dis- tant points to be part of this exciting sport. St. John's During the Sunday morning service at St. John's, Father Hugh baptized baby Tamara Margaret Josephine Pantaleo, and welcomed her into the church. Tamara is the daughter of Franco Pantaleo and Misty Chapman and granddaughter of Chris and Melody Chapman of Blackstock. In recognition that Sunday was also Father's Day, the children of the Church School presented each father, grandfa- ther and great-grandfather (and several persons who didn't qual- ify in either category) with a small basket of candy. Fathers, etc, were delighted and wish to say a hearty 'thank you' for this demonstration of love. On Sunday afternoon, there was a happy gathering in the Parish Hall as friends and neigh- bors joined with family members at a wedding shower for Gordon Bentley and Tricia Hamilton. Gordon and Tricia will be mar- ried at St. John's on July 4. On Sunday, June 28 we cele- brate the 168th anniversary of the founding of the Parish of Cartwright. Our Parish Birthday occurs on the Feast of our Patron Saint, John the Baptist. We nor- mally celebrate this event on the Sunday following the 24th (unless, of course, the Feast falls on Sunday). The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Sunday Eucharist during which Church School Certificates will be pre- sented. There will be special music for the occasion. After the service, the children of the Parish will provide the Feast, a barbecue picnic lunch for all parishioners. Utica Daycare holding annual graduation, BBQ Thursday Utica Community Daycare daily and runs from July 6 is holding their annual barbe- cue and graduation on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m. This is your opportunity to visit the centre, meet the staff and parents. For information, call Teresa at 985-8783. The Daycare is collecting Utica & Epsom to Aug. 28. For more infor- mation call 985-8783. Great news this week from the Warner's with the arrival of their first grand- son. Trystan Warner Lackner, 7 lbs. 8 ozs. was born in Pickering on June Heinz baby food labels in sup- port of Sick Children's Hospital. Ten cents a label is reimbursed to the hospital. Prayer circle for healing is being held at Utica Church on Thursday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. for anyone who wishes to attend and pray together for healing and remembering those in need. This Sunday, June 28, John and Heather will be attending a special week for new pastors in Chataqua, N.Y. Colin Bowler, a third year student at Trinity College and an old friend of Johns, will preside at the service in Epsom Church starting at 9:30 a.m. Mark your calendar for July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Quaker Hill Museum in Uxbridge, for the Ontario North and Ontario South districts Women's Institute's Strawberry Social. The cost is $5, the food excellent, the information available is great. Bring a lawn chair, a friend and join in. For more information call 905-852-5411. Don't forget Durham Farm & Rural Family Resources summer program is in full swing. Flexible on-farm child care, play days and/or summer camp program. For more information or to register, call Beth at 905-852-3827. Utica Community Daycare is present- ing summer camp for children ages six to nine. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 17 to parents Tracy Warner and Rick Lackner. Lucas was thrilled he has a new nephew to go with the niece that John's other daughter blessed the family with last summer. Congratulations. Congratulations to Floyd and Grace Evans on the birth of their ninth grand- child. Jerrid Fredrick Wilfred arrived on Tuesday, June 9, the first child for Murray and Melodie Evans of Cannington. Congratulations to Doug and Judy Taylor on the occasion of their 25th wed- ding anniversary. Saturday's Epsom Indy was, once again, very successful bringing the community together for a great day of racing and fun. There was a big of a scare when one of the young racers upset his cart but luckily, after being checked out thoroughly, it was determined that there weren't any broken - bones. Fortunately also, the rain held off until most of the races were run. Thanks to all the organizers, helpers, participants and the ladies who baked pies for the tea room. I was saddened to hear that Ted Bridge has not been well and at present is a patient in hospital in Port Perry. Rod McKay was in St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto last week where he underwent surgery to repair a protruding disk and is home recuperating, with orders to take it easy for a while. Strawberry Garden Party set for July 7 It is with great sadness that we report that Joe Dowson passed away. The funeral will be from Waggs on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his wife, Clara, son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Janet, and grand- son Jonathon and family. Joe and Clara recently retired from delivering the R.R. #3 mail. Scugog Island Women's Institute Vice president Mary Ostrom opened the June 17 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Scugog Island Hall. "What country in South America would you like to visit?" was answered by 14 mem- bers and one visitor. Mrs. Betty Somerville spoke about her trip to Guyana where she was one of a group of 10 who oper- ated a free medical clinic for two weeks in Bartica and surrounding commu- - nities in the third world country. Scugog Island Plans were made for a bake sale, Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. on the lawn of Clifford, Helen and John Redman. Don't forget the Strawberry Garden Party at Uxbridge Museum, Tuesday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m. This is held to raise money for Ontario North and South Scholarships. See you in September. Betty Reader The congregation put aside Sunday to honor fathers during the worship service. A large Women's Chorus sang a beautiful hymn called "A Christian Home" during the ministry and music. The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. The Moms & Tots & Friends will meet on Wednesday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Port Perry Fire Hall then Regans. If rain- ing call 985-4958 or 985- 2142. A special Official Board Meeting to plan for the future will be held on Monday, June 29 at 8 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Everyone is wel- come to attend. The Strawberry Supper will be held on Sunday, July 5 at Scugog Island Hall. Sittings at 4:30 p.m; 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets call Bonnie at 985- 7426. If you are interested in helping out with Vacation Bible School, please call Elaine at 985-4094. V.B.S. bill be held Aug. 17 to 20. Call 985-8871 with your </ news for next week's col- * umn. Seagrave News Hope everyone had a pleasant Father's Day on Sunday Rev. Carson chose for his ser- By Ann Sandiford I hope all the father's enjoyed a happy "Mother's Day" this past weekend. Happy birthday this week to Rita Boe and Lynda Wray. We were all pleased to see Gary Sweetman home and at church on Sunday following surgery in Toronto on Wednesday of last week. At the Father's Day Church Service mon "Faith, Faith, Faith". Next Sunday is Communion at the usual time of 10 a.m. The Stewards wish to thank all those who donated items to the church yard and bake sale. Inds the sale was held this year. The congregation of Seagrave Church is asked to meet this. Wednesday, June 24 at 8 p.m. to discuss the roof repairs.