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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 25, 1997 - 31 R > PORT PERRY STAR URAL Roors Roast beef dinner to raise funds for CHS band trip NESTLETON By Linda and Colleen Arbuckle The Cartwright High School Senior Band are travelling to Boston May 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the music festival. The fundraiser for the trip is a roast beef dinner and silent auction being held at Blackstock Rec. Centre on April 12. The bar is provided by the Blackstock Lions. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the C.H.S. students. Cost is $15 per person and the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in tick- ets call the high school at 986- 4241 or contact any senior band member. Cartwright High School stu- dents are presenting a play "The Pigman" on April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school sann room. The admission is 3. Nestleton United Church Greeters for Palm Sunday were Arlene and Erin Malcolm. Prentice Maple Syrup Festival Roberta and Brad Taylor did the Lenten Tenebrae liturgy, extinguishing the sixth candle, leaving only the Christ Candle burning. The choir along with Rev. Shearman provided min- istry of music, "He Came Riding On a Donkey." Rev. Shearman's message focussed on "Parade Time." Good Friday service will be held at 11 a.m. at Nestleton United on March 28. A Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, March 30, gathering for 5:45 a.m. at the home of Stuart and Helen Dorrell, 14611 Old Scugog Rd. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be held at reg- ular service times at both Nestleton and Blackstock. Plans are being made for Nestleton United to participate in the community Chili Cookof, June 7 in Blackstock. Nestleton Presbyterian Church The Palm Sunday Service was held at 11 a.m. in the Nestleton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wm. Fairley, minis- ter. Easter lilies decorated the church and the Sunday School pupils waved their green palm branches. Ushers were Oliver Rohrer and Graham Ham and organist Joyce Taylor played for the appropriate hymns. Rev. Fairley spoke to the children about the Biblical name "Isaiah" who as a leader of 40 years of the Israelites always taught the people obe- dience. Responsive Psalm was No. 51 and scripture readings were from Isaiah 50, and Mark 14. In the sermon Rev. Fairley spoke of the mystery of "Free Will." Lunch and social time was enjoyed in the Sunday School. Special Good Friday Service - March 28 at 11 a.m. Blue Ray Chapter No. 238, O.E.S. coming in a couple of weeks It's back to routine for the remainder of the Island chil- dren so watch out for all the buses on their regular routes. We are happy to report that Edna Beckett is home from the hospital and recuperating. Hope you have a safe and happy Easter weekend. Maple Syrup Festival Mark your calendars with the Maple Syrup Festival which will take place at the Prentice Farm on Sunday, April 6 beginning at 9 a.m. This popular event is spon- sored by the Port Perry L.O.L. For further information please call 985-2622. Scugog Island United Church A meaningful Palm Sunday service was held at our regular worship time of 9:45 a.m. on Sunday. Our minister, waving Palm branches, led the chil- dren with streamers in our Procsssional hymn "Hosanna, oud Hosanna." The choir sang a beautiful anthem called "On A Highway to Jerusalem." George Barrass was the nar- rator for this anthem. The sixth candle in our Lenten Tenebrae was extinguished by Julie Gladman and Sara Davis. The Junior Sunday School class performed a play during the children's time. They pre- tended to be at the scene where Jesus came.into Jerusalem and several children were interviewed by a TV announc- er. Special thanks to Jonathan and Ryan Hamelinck, Lisa Gerrow, Kris Pettypiece and Emily Davis for a 44 well done. It was an opportunity to think about what it was really like on that first Palm Sunday. The Youth Group and the High School Supper Club enjoyed dinner together on Friday evening. Special thanks to Anne Chillingworth for her hospitality. The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at S.LU.C. The Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. at S.I1.U.C. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, March 27 at 7 1m. There will be a joint Good Friday Service on Friday, March 28 at Manchester United Church at 7:30 p.m. The Scugog Island Choir will present a Cantata called "Stations of the Cross." Easter flowers may be placed in memory of loved ones in our sanctuary for Easter Sunday. Please drop off at the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. Call Karen at 985- 8871 on Tuesday if you wish names in the bulletin. There will be a joint Early Morning Service of the Light held on Sunday, March 30 at Scugog Island United Church at 8 a.m. Breakfast will follow for those attending this early service. Our regular Easter Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. for our entire church fam- ily. Please return your Lenten Coins. } There will be a Video and Discussion Series for parents of pre-teen and teens on Tuesday nights in April. This event will be sponsored by the Scugog Island Christian Education Committee. More details will follow. The next evening of square dancing will be held on Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Island Hall. There will be a Pastoral Charge pot luck supper held on Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. a the Island Hall. Bring a main dish or dessert. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with news for next week's column. On March 13 a good atten- dance of members and visitors met in the Masonic Hall for Brother's Nigh. Elsa Bongard presided in the absence of Betty Webb. Visitors were present from Bowmanville, Cambridge, Oshawa and Scarborough. Plans are underway to cater to a banquet on April 26. Also a yard sale is planned for May so gather up any items that you don't need for that event. The Brothers served a deli- cious lunch of chili and breads. Happy Easter to all. Nestleton United Church On the fifth Sunday of Lenten the greeters at the door were John and Karen Waters and family and Shirley Jackson. Bernice Mairs, Shirley Jackson and Rev. Shearman sang "The Old Rugged Cross," accompanied by Karen Yellowlees on the organ. The Watten family did the Lenten Liturgy. Rev. Shearman's ser- mon was titled "Jesus, Idol or Icon." The U.C.W. meeting for March will be held at Jean Williams on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Roll call is an 'item for food bank." Nestleton Presbyterian Church The regular service at 11 a.m. in Nestleton Presbyterian Church was conducted by Rev. Wm. Fairley with Oliver Rohrer and Harvey Mills as ushers and Joyce Taylor played the organ. Responsive Psalm was No. 51 and scripture readings were from Jeremiah 31 and St. John 12. The Biblical name for the Sunday School was "Jeremiah." Harvey Mills accompanied on the guitar the ever popular song "Amazing Grace." Holy Communion was dis- pensed by Rev. Fairley assisted by Dorothy Lee, clerk of session, and elders Joyce Taylor, Graham Ham and Winnifred Davison. Indy plans On Good Friday, March 28, the men of the church will be preparing a breakfast at 9 a.m. in Epsom Church. There will be no charge but there will be an opportunity to make a goodwill offering which will go to the Ca- nadian Foodgrains Bank. Good Friday worship will follow at 10 a.m. Easter Sunday will be cele- brated with an 11 a.m. service at Epsom United Church. Anyone who wishes to place an order from the Regal cata- logue for the U.C.W. is asked to please get it in to Elva Kerry by April 1. Plans are underway for the June Epsom Indy Soapbox Der- by and the committee is asking for donations of new items, ser- underway Utica & Epsom TT g vices, etc. for their silent auc- tion. For information contact Janet Lehman at 985-2238. We were sorry to hear that Archie Watson had the misfor- tune to fracture his hip a week ago. All the best for a speedy re- covery. Archie is recovering in Port Perry Hospital. Beavers ready for Easter The Cartwright Scouts Ban- quet will be held on April 11 at Nestleton Hall at 6:30 p.m. This week our Beavers will be working on Easter crafts. We were sorry to hear of Mrs, Train's unfortunate accident last week. When she was put- ting her groceries into the car, she was pinned between two ve. hicles and suffered injuries to her legs. She is in Sunnybrook Hospital. As soon as she is bet- ter she will be moved to Port Perry Hospital. Also Mr. McGillvray was found on the floor by his neigh- bor. He had a broken leg and is in Port Perry Hospital. Joke of the week: No mind to Caesarea answer: A friend answered the front door to a stranger who de- clared "Census Taker." You've come to the wrong place, Bert quipped, we've taken leave of ours. Saying of the week: Always do your best. What you plant now you will harvest later. KJ Ce me Laem