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20 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2000 First-ever Puckrin reunion welcomes more than 300 family members Inaugural family gathering was held at the home of Keith, Diane Puckrin in Seagrave The first ever Puckrin family reunion was held on Saturday, June 17 at the home of Keith and Diane Puckrin, Seagrave. Under sunny blue skies over 300 relatives enjoyed a fun-filled day meeting one another and reminisc- ing the good old days. Some highlights of the day's itinerary included a tour of Fred Puckrin's antique tool display, rides __ SCUGOG FINANCIAL - | eee enmnndith, J 03 1474 (0 ON 1) OF IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE TO PORT PERRY! (CLO YAY RYAN RN =1 = 0 NAVA SESH NIV | = NH KS MINIMUM AMOUNTS MAY APPLY e Annual Rates ° GIC RRSP 6.150% 6.200% 6.300% 2 YEAR CASHABLE 5.250% 6.100% 6.200% 6.300% 6.300% 6.350% AFTER 120 DAYS MINIMUM $1,000. Rates Effective 06/21/00 - Subject to change without notice. 250 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-3832 (next to Shoppers Drug Mart) ASSOCIATED WITH 1-888-595-4413 Serving Scugog for over 25 years | SHEPHERD & POWELL _ ---- CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ---- One Stop in Model T Fords owned by Doug Puckrin, lots of games and relays, swim- ming in the pond, a mag- nificent beef barbecue dinner and dancing under a full moon. The main event was a raffle draw for a beautiful hand quilted embroidered Puckrin crest quilt banner made by the granddaughters of Sadie Puckrin Smith, Lynda and Brenda Lawson. It was won by Barbara Puckrin of Goodwood. Guests were present from as far away as British Columbia and Alberta and New York, U.S.A. Greetings were read from Dr. Peter Hunter of England who was unable to attend. Alma Jones, 93, of Mt. Zion was the oldest person present and the youngest person prize at the reunion went to two week old Noah Mitchel Heritage of Whitby who is the great- great-great-grandson of the original Isaac Puckrin and Ann (Brignall) Puckrin. Isaac Puckrin (1825 - 1902) and Ann Brignall (1825 - 1895) came to Ontario from Winteringham area Yorkshire, England in 1848. He settled in Audley, Pickering Township the following year. Ann was the oldest daughter of Thomas and Mary Brignall who lived and farmed in the Brougham area of Pickering Township. They married and had 10 children, Sarah, Richard, John, William, Thomas, Mary Ann, Simon, William, Hannah and Elizabeth. Both Isaac Puckrin and Ann Brignall were Wesleyan Methodists and were devoted supporters of the first Methodist Church built in Audley in the 1860s. Isaac was a successful farmer acquiring several Seagrave's Keith and Diane Puckrin, far left, welcomed more than 300 family members to their home last Saturday (June 17). Here, they're joined by Helen Hedge (back) and Mildred and Fred Puckrin. farms, where he raised beef cattle and Cotswold sheep. Some of the sheep were shipped to lowa and Wisconsin, U.S.A. He kept his buildings in good repair and added to them. Isaac was also a school trustee at S.S. #5, Audley. Joining in the day's activities were the only two living grandchildren of Isaac and Ann Puckrin. They are Fred Puckrin of Seagrave and John Puckrin of Whitby. One hundred and sev- enty-five years later the Shopping Blinds e Draperies ® Furniture Blackstock Truck & Tractor Pull descendants of Isaac and Ann gathered to celebrate their heritage and hope- fully left knowing a little e 3M Scotchguard Durham e Broadloom Steam -- e Upholste more of each other and Visit our showroom July 788 @ 7pm Cleaning oy ose rs took with them some last- INTERIZRS BY 56 Brock St. W. Earl & his tractor ing, happy memories o! a a : d t with "The Usbridge, Ont. L9P 1P3 | | "Kiler will be there 985-8552 852-6711 Puckrin Family" lj should you. (905) 852-1732 S20 YOU at the Blackstock Fuirours dtadde Satellite & €lectronics Inc. THE givichiniivmens 1 PROPS ENE REPLA WINDOWS & DOORS os oo for NY / Belt Express VU New Home Construction and your Renovation Projects after rebates A. OPPERS » Cash & Carry + Expert Custom Installation available + 23 years experience 193 North Street, Port Perry (905) 985-4910 1-800-788-0270 | (705) 357-2575 » 1-800-275-9589 | Hwy. 12 & 2nd Line, Sunderland 4 miles north of Greenbank