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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 14, 1998 - 29 Rt | 2(0) 23 MN 8) DJ 23 £4 > PORT PERRY STAR < > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL Roorts Don't forget the annual Beef Supper is coming soon What a beautiful Easter Weekend. I trust you all were able to enjoy at least part of it with your family. Happenings to come: This Friday, April 17 the Youth Group will meet at Epsom Church at 7 p.m. For details call Mike or Elaine at 852-0119. Church and Sunday School this week, April 19, will be held in Epsom Church at 9:30 a.m. A reminder of the miscella- neous bridal shower to be held this Sunday, April 19 in Epsom Church at 1 p.m. for a May bride- to-be Meredith Jackson. This is your invitation to attend. The Bethesda-Reach W.I. meeting for April will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at the home of Marilyn Stroud. This is their annual meeting - Tweedsmuir History. Motto: Don't wait for your ship to come in, go out and meet it. Roll call: Pay fees and return history pages to Dorothy Munro. Epsom-Utica United Church is holding their annual Beef Supper on Friday, April 24 in Utica Hall starting at 5 p.m. Adults in advance - $10; at the door - $12, children age five to 12 will be charged $5, under five - free. Tickets are available at Utica Farm and Radio Shack in Uxbridge. Epsom community has grown by one. On Saturday morning (3:02 a.m.) Brian and Pat Kerry were blessed with the arrival of a son, Benjamin Brian who weighed i in at North Durham Hospital in Port Perry, at 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Congratulations to Brian Utica & Epsom and Pat, grandparents Arnold and Gail Kerry and Earl and Shirley Elson and to great-grand- mother Bertha Cottyn. Good Friday breakfast held at Epsom Church was delicious. Thanks to all who helped. The sympathy of the commu- nity is expressed to Harry and Toni Kuenen. Also the family of Mrs. Pearl Jarvis. Friends gath- ered to support these families last Monday. Our thoughts and sympathy to Donna and Ed Eckhardt in the loss of their brother-in-law of Walkerton. Ralph and Diane Nottingham are also in our thoughts in the loss of Ralph's cousin Ross Nottingham. The services were held last Monday in Lindsay. On Friday, Ralph was pall- bearer at the funeral of his aunt, Erie Squelch, who passed away in her 97th year on April 8. Mrs. Squelch was born in Epsom. Elden and Anita Evans and children visited with Ted and Jean Jagersma on Sunday. Happy birthday Jean. Lynne Mcllvridge Evans' open house at the farm house art stu- 'birthday Stella from all your dio, was well attended. Visiting with Grant and Lynne for the Easter holiday was Lynne's aunt and uncle from Montreal. The Asling family held a going away party for Dr. Patricia on Sunday afternoon. About 20 friends and relatives attended at Pat's home. Pat would like to thank all who have given her books and gifts of money to ship the books. They will be shipped by boat soon. They also celebrated Pat's mother, Mrs. Stella Asling's birthday, the same day. Happy friends and neighbors. Recent visitors with Ruth Ashton were Allan and Joyce Ashton of Oakwood and Ken and Beth Catherwood of Bobcaygeon. Four teen volunteers are needed Easter Weekend My trip to the Blackstock transfer station Saturday told me everyone in the district must have been enjoying themselves in the sun with rake in hand. I'll bet there are many sore right shoulders today. Thanks to you our district is looking clean with all the dead branches and leaves cleaned up. I would like four teenage vol- unteers to phone me 986-0181 about joining with me in cleaning paper and etc. from our main street. Alan Tonks Last winter I showed films in my home dealing with the Greater Toronto amalgamation and the planned expansion of the Toronto region, now called the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB). At the meeting last Tuesday in the Port Perry council cham- bers Mr. Tonks spoke of our needs to be in this Metro-Durham enlarged umbrella. Mr. Tonks gave a good address and our coun- cil gave an excellent rebuttal. My regrets were that we the tax- payers present didn't have the opportunity to ask questions. | Albert l Putsey Lions Club Blackstock Lions Club will have Dave Deplant of Canadian Tire address the dinner meeting for members this Wednesday night. The sale of chocolate Easter bunnies sold quite well. They'd like to thank all those whom supported their venture. Caesarea Ratepayers Association We want our villagers to give some thought to the type of trees they want planted as you approach our village. Remember the hydro wires. Come out April 22 with your thoughts and approval. Pine Ridge Garden Club I was advised to remind all members the May meeting will be the second Tuesday of the to help clean Main St. month, not the first. May 12 - 8 p.m. - Nestleton Hall. Speaker Lynne Cooper on Traditional Knot Gardens. April's speaker was Nellie Reuter giving a talk on dried arrangement demonstration. Sorry about the error. Joke of the Week Scotland's great gift to culture was not only the bagpipes but the two tunes that go with it. Saying of the Week To obtain maximume.attention, it's hard to beat a good, big mis- take. David Hewitt Please support the local boys on April 15 We are sad to report that Marci Redman passed away last week. Our heartfelt sympathy 1s extended to the Redman family 2nd Scugog Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be out on Wednesday, April 15 Scugog Island | canvassing for dona- tions for their Scout Tree Program. We would appreciate your support. Scugog Island United Church A beautiful Sunday morning was a great set- ting for the "Sonrise" Service and the regular Easter Service at Scugog Island United Church. The Easter candle was lit by Angel and Courtney Adam. The congregation enjoyed a moving cantata called, "Easter Song" pre- sented by our choir. Special thanks to the choir members: Carol Edgar, organist; Bruce Gerrow, director; and Tom Rennick, narrator. Special thanks to the decorating committee and everyone who provided beautiful Easter flowers for our sanctuary. A lovely arrangement was placed in loving memory of Marci Redman. The Lectionary Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Moms and Tots and Friends will meet on Wednesday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m. at S.I.U.C. The Worship and Music Committee will meet on Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts will be seeking tree donations Wednesday Monday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. at S.I1.U.C. The Grace U.C.W. will be holding their Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. at S.1.U.C. The Head U.C.W.'s Craft and Bake Sale will also be held on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Island Hall. Watch for the balloons. You are invited to attend an Ecumenical Massed Choir Concert of Gospel and Country Music in Port Perry United Church on Sunday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Free will offering. Proceeds to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a Christian Response to World Hunger. Our choir has been invited to join the massed choir. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with news for next week's col- umn. Good to see everyone Sunday It was nice to see so many out to morning wor- ship on Easter Sunday. Rev. Sheina Smith preached a very inspiring Easter mes- sage. As well, we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The choir had a new look when they walked into the sanctuary looking resplendent in their new choir gowns (a lovely cranberry color). Prior to the service, the board of managers served a tasty breakfast. Next Sunday night, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. we welcome the Abundant Life Quartet and soloist Jennifer Busuttil. We Ashburn area news by Florence Ashton invite you to join with us for a fine evening of gospel music. Free will offering and a time of fellowship. The Ladies Bible Class will meet on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. at the home of Joan Knight. Euchre results are as follows: 10 tables were played last Thursday night. Men's first - Elwood Manns, second - Ray Porter. Ladies first - Bev Bell, second - Mary Housego. Lone Hands Art Richardson, Alice Drinkwater. Share the Wealth - Edna Manns and Ray Porter. Door prize win- ners - Jean Johnston and Mary Borland. Next euchre is April 23 at the Community Centre. Arnold Ashton of Toronto spent Easter Sunday with his parents Doug and Florence Ashton. At time of writing, Doctor John McKinney is a patient at Oshawa General Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. Greenbank has great musical talent Greenbank News By Doris Hill Greenbank 1s well known for its musical tal- ents, and it was well demonstrated at church on Sunday when the Sunday School Choristers, the Jubilation and the Senior Choirs all joined together with Easter music. There was 38 voices in the choir and an added attraction was Nancy Allison with the TL MAMA _ WL, TE ama. » Cr A a trumpet. Another musical treat is in store for this Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. at the church when the "Spring Concert by the Jubilation Choir and Friends" will be given. Both sacred and pop- ular music with a live band. Tickets available from Jubilation members for $8. There were 39 folks took the walk from the church to the cemetery on Easter Sunday morning to attend the Sunrise Service. The W.I. meeting will be held Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Shirley Lee. Will the members please bring their reports? Community news to report? Fax us at 985- 3708 - a pee po i