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22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 29, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" ----. R > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL Roots Seagrave residents urged to attend meeting Saturday All Seagrave area residents are encouraged to attend a meeting on Saturday, May 3 at 9:30 a.m. at Winchester Arms Restaurant in Port Perry regarding the Quorum Development on the old Cliff Short farm. Anyone interested in this development and view- ing the surveys and seeing the plans should go to this meeting. here will be a question and answer period also. A reminder about the Mariposa Elementary School in Oakwood 25th anniversary is May 9. The ceremony at the school is 7 to 9 p.m. following a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Little Britain Community Hall. The dance is $5 per per- son. Tickets and information is available at the school or call Ann Sandiford at 985-9440. Sympathy is extended to * Bill and Debbie Slute and fam- ily, of Robinglade Estates on. the recent passing of Debbie's father. Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Muriel Berry, Shannon O'Donnell, Brad Puckrin, Margaret Ingram, Karen Szewerda, Jack Short, Dale Thomas, Fern Tobin, Mat Somerville and any others cel- ebrating their special day. The Puckrin families from here enjoyed renewing old times at the Audley Public School reunion, which was held last Saturday evening in Oshawa. Fred, his children, and his parents, Simon and Mary Puckrin had all attended this school. Many of the descen- dants of Isaac and Ann Puckrin, who emigrated from Yorkshire, England in 1848 to settle in Audley, had gone to Audley school. Mildred taught there from 1940 to 1943. Rev. Ross Carson chose for his sermon on Rogation Sunday, "Sowing Faith, Reaping Reverance." He used several kinds of seeds to show the chil- dren how oats can be used for oatmeal, wheat for flour, corn for cornmeal, rice for puddings, etc. We thank God for all the seeds that produce food for all people and animals in the world. The choir sang the anthem, "Teach me God to Wonder." Margaret Ingram gave a report on the Lindsay Presbytery meeting which was held on April 16 at Sunderland. She mentioned a meeting to be held at Peniel United Church on May 14 from 6:45 to 10 p.m. on training for Pastoral Visitation. Next Sunday, the U.C.W. will conduct the service as part of their celebration of 35 years under the name of United Church Women. There will be a congregation meeting at Seagrave Church this Wednesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. The Sunday evening music program will resume next Sunday, May 4 at the Scugog Island Museum Church. All are welcome. The U.C.W. meeting will be held at the home of Eleanor Sturman on Wednesday, May 7 at 8 p.m. The layette will be on display. The Seagrave - Pinedale choirs and their leader - organ- ist Muriel Jebson and the piano - accompanist Cheryl Iwata are to be congratulated on the excellent musical program "Spring Melodies '97," which was presented on Sunday evening to a capacity audience. Along with the Pinedale Puppeteers and many other talented soloists and musi- cians, it made a very enjoyable evening for those in attendance. Ted Smith did the M.C. duties very capably. We appreciated having Jay King, home from University in Waterloo, to ren- der his beautiful solos, and also Ivan Barrett of Wilmot Creek, who played several med- leys on the keyboard. Many thanks to all who helped to make this another successful event, and to the ladies who provided for the social hour afterwards. That's all folks! Call Ann Sandiford at 985-9440 for next week's column. Grand Old Bazaar at the Port Perry Nursing Home This will be your last reminder about the Grace U.C.W.s Hot Luncheon and the Head U.C.W.'s Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 3. The luncheon will be held at Scugog Island United Church begin- ning at 11:30 a.m. The craft and bake sale will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Scugog Island Hall. There will be home bak- ing, tea cup reading, demon- strators, and a display of quilt which have been quilted by the Head U.C.W. and their friends. Watch for the balloons. The Port Perry Nursing Home and Villa will be holding their Grand Old Bazaar on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sunday Evening Musicales will be held again in May at the Head Church at the Scugog Shores Museum on May 4, 11, and 25 at 7:30 p.m. These evenings will be full of music and fun. A collection will be taken. Proceeds help support your museum. Plan on coming and bring a friend. Don't forget the Annual Yard Sale on Monday, May 19 at the Scugog Shores Museum. Donations of yard sale items and plants would be appreciat- ed. Please call the museum at 985-3589 to arrange pick up or drop off times. Scugog Island United Church A service highlighting Christian Camping was held on Sunday morning. Bill Manley from Camp Quin-Mo- Lac was our guest speaker. Special music was provided by Evelyn McKenzie and our orchestra. The Lectionary Bible Study Sm island group will meet on Tuesday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. The Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, April 30 at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. The High School Supper Club will meet on Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. The U.C.W. groups will be busy with their luncheon and craft and bake sale on Saturday, May 3. For details please refer to opening para- graph. The Men's Chorus will be singing at our Mother's Day service so all men are invited to join the chorus. Practices will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 following the coffee hour. Next Sunday, May 3 we will be celebrating spring by having a service called the "Celebration of Seed Time." During the service there will be an opportunity to have our seeds blessed and members of the congregation are encour- aged to bring extra seed, seedlings and perennials to exchange following the service. Refreshments for our coffee hour will be provided by our choir. The Junior Youth Group will meet following Sunday School. The last video in the Parenting in Changing Times series will be viewed following The coffee hour. This video is called "Parents with Aging Parents." This event is spon- sored by the Christian Education Committee. Babysitting will be provided. The scheduled Men's Dinner "on May 12 featuring Bill Reid on Organic Gardening has been completely sold out. Thanks for your support. Scugog Island United Church presents a "Giant Pumpkin Contest." To register call Jim at 985-0661 by June 15. This is open to everyone living on the Island. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Utica Day Care to hold yard and bake sale soon Utica Community Daycare is holding a yard and bake sale this Saturday, May 3 at Utica Hall starting at 7 a.m. until 2 .m. P On Sunday, May 4 the U.C.W. will be celebrating 35 years and invite all to join with them at 11 a.m. in Epsom United Church when they will be in charge of the service. Members be reminded to meet at Epsom on Saturday at 2 p.m. for rehearsal. Happy birthday to Bill McKay, whose special day was n Sunday. ° Rlenror Powell, her daugh- ter Debbie Fenton and son Cody were visitors last week with former neighbor Bessie MacCannell at her home in Holland Center. Happy 80th birthday to a very special Bethesda lady, Fern Burnett. She celebrated - on Sunday with family and friends at the Curling Club in Uxbridge. Bethesda-Reach W.I. held a very successful annual meeting and Tweedsmuir History meet- ing last week at the home of Ann Beare. Please get your tickets for the "Century of Fashions" fashion show to be held at the Senior Citizens building in Uxbridge on May 23 at 8 p.m. Phone 852-7843 or pick them up at either drug store in Uxbridge. Durham Farm and Rural Resources held their annual meeting recently. Eric Lawlor from Brighton gave an excellent presentation entitled "Volunteerism, the Hearth of the Community" which was well received. Barbara and Ross Evans had a birthday supper recently with her brother Gerald and Betty Acton in Stouffville. Brian, Wendy and Brianne Meek visited friends and family in Montreal last week. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to former Utica neigh- bor John Bradbury, who was hospitalized last week in Uxbridge. Recent callers on Ruth Ashton were Betty Tapscott, Donna Eckhart and children, Margaret Sevier and daughter Joanne. Utica's bride-to-be Sandra Kerry was honored on Sunday afternoon at a family bridal shower which was hosted by her aunts Jean and Elva. Aunts, cousins, etc. came from miles around and enjoyed a visit to commemorate this happy occasion, which was held at Elva's home. On Friday evening, neigh- bors and friends of Susan Gourlie (Epsom's bride-to-be) gathered in Epsom Church to present her with their gifts and best wishes.