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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" A reminder that Celebration 2000 will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 12 starting at 2 p.m. at Epsom School for hay rides, games, etc. then to Utica Hall for a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. and from 7:30 until 9 p.m. there will be entertainment in the hall. Try to arrange to take part in all or part of these activities. Church service this Sunday, Feb. 6, will be a joint service of the charge and held in Goodwood Church starting at 10 a.m. Utica Memory Hall board's annual meeting and election of officers for the year 2000, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 6 at | p.m. at the hall. All who are interest- ed in the ongoing work of the community, or anyone interest- ed in being a member, would be welcome to attend. The U.C.W. will meet in Epsom Church on Tuesday, Feb. 8 starting at | p.m. Group 2 is in charge. The next seniors dinner will be held in Epsom Church on Thursday, Feb. 10 at noon. This is a community effort by the Collective Kitchen and the cost is $4 a person. The menu this month is meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, pickles, carrot salad and ribbon loaf cake. If interest- ed call Kathy Anderson at Uxbridge Community Care at 852-7445 to reserve your spot. Epsom students are prepatr- ing for their spellathon in mid February. This is a fundraiser for the school. Donations of money would be acceptable and will be used to purchase gift certificates as prizes for the winners. Contact Shirley at the school at 985-7250. If you haven't registered your child for junior kindergarten, those registrations are now being taken. Your child must be four-years-old by Dec. 31, 2000. Utica & Epsom by om Contact the school. Did you realize that the "Greater Toronto Service Board" report has mentioned absolute- ly nothing about agriculture? A copy of Alan Tonks' report is available from Mayor Moffatt, who was the guest speaker of the Bethesda-Reach Women's Institute, which dealt with citi- zenship and what makes a good citizen. Five per cent of Canada fits under agriculture and Ontario (we) have one-third per cent of that. We were reminded of our privilege to vote, to make our concerns known loud and cléar to the proper political authori- ties, to take care of the environ- ment and the land, animals and streams and to endeavour to leave this world a better place for having been here. Thank you to the committee headed up by Happy Burridge for an excellent meeting. Ladies, you are welcome on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Call Barbara Rance at 852-7128 for more information. Congratulations to James and Meredith Ashton on the safe arrival of their son "Dawson" born on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The new baby visited on Friday with great-grandparents, Don and Stella Asling and Ruth Ashton. Proud grandparents are Keith and Faye Ashton. I'm pleased to report that Celebration 2000 kicks off next Saturday Archie Watson is able to be home from hospital, recuperat- ing from his broken hip. All the best from your friends and neighbours. i Mary Evans visited her par- ents in Florida last week where it apparently got very cold. We were sorry to hear that Elmer and Ruth Wilson are under doctor's care. A very speedy recovery is wished to you both. Robbie and Lucinda Sprules were supper guests with Ross and Barbara Evans recently. Jeremy Houghland celebrat- ed his ninth birthday with friends on Saturday. Happy birthday to Jeremy and his sister Jenna who both had recent birth- days. There's a missing cat "Renee" in Utica who is new to the area, it's a grey brown long haired tabby. If sighted, call 985-7435 or 985-3311. Please give to Heart and Stroke By Karen Davis Scugog Island Correspondent February marks the begin- ning of the Heart and Stroke campaign for funds for research and education. Please welcome your'neigh- bours, your friend at your door when you are asked to help. Over 30 volunteer canvassers walk the snowy roads of Scugog Island to ask for your dona- tions. It isn't easy juggling a frozen pen and steamed up glasses. Please give generously to a worthy cause. Scugog Island Women's Institute 27th Anniversary "Forget the weather." That's what we did Wednesday night, Jan. 19, when Randy Jewson, financial planner from Pickering and Sylvia MacDonald, Accounting Manager for CIBC Port Perry, spoke on all aspects of invest- ment banking. A lively discussion followed the motto "acquiring computer knowledge" given by Marilyn Di Paolo. We all enjoyed our 27th anniversary lunch of cakes and ice cream, cheese and crack- ers. Everyone agreed all meet- ings have been worthwhile. canvassers this month generously Island Dance Studio Up- Coming Events On Saturday, March 4, First Aid and C.PR. will be taught by Mr. Leslie for one full day. This class is open to the public and students of 1.D.S. Few spots are still available. Register soon. Scugog Island United Church Linda Winton was our guest speaker at our regular worship service. Her meaningful ser- mon was entitled "Anticipating the New." Special music was provided by our Orchestra. Thanks to Bonnie Bell, Bruce Gerrow, Bob Cawker, Sara Davis, Betty Reader, Cheryl Hurst, Edna Beckett and Doug Barber for sharing their talents with our congregation. The Grace U.C.W. will meet on Tuesday, Feb. | at | p.m. at the home of Sandra Barron. Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at S.1L.U.C. The Needs and Assessment Committee will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice will meet on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. Call 985-8871 with news for next week's column. Awards and accolades mark annual Ag Society meeting By Joyce Kelly Blackstock Correspondent On a cold winter's night a good crowd gathered at the Rec. Centre for the annual meeting of the Blackstock Agricultural Society on Friday. President Craig Larmer wel- comed everyone present and after Grace given by Homecraft President Jean Van Camp every- one enjoyed a delicious pot luck supper. Secretary Janice Beechey introduced the head table and guests. District Four HomeCraft Director Joan Lowes brought greetings from the Ontario Association of agricultur- al societies and invited every- one to attend the OAAS Convention which will be held on Feb. 14, 15 and 16. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to contact Janice Beechey as soon as possible. Denis Grignon entertained the gathering with his unusual style of stand up comedy. Merrill Van Camp surprised Bob Strong by presenting him with a service diploma from the Agricultural Society. President Craig held a minute silence for two of our tireless workers who passed away, namely Russell Bowman and Dorothy Lee. Dennis Yellowlees presented the prizes to the field crop win- ners as follows: Corn - |. Don Frew and Sons; 2. Youngfield Farms; 3. Lawrence Van Camp. Soybeans - 1. Jim Byers; 2. Lieuvilla Farm; 3. Don Frew and Sons. Overall champion - |. Don Frew and Sons; 2. Jim Byers; 3. Youngfield Farms. Reports given by the chairs of the many sections of the fair as well as the financial statement all indicated a successful 1999 fair. Election of the board of directors, the associate directors and junior directors was con- ducted by Ward 4 Councillor David Dietlein. The state of officers for 2000 will be: past president - Mark Graham; president - Craig Larmer; Ist vice-president - Barry Van Camp; 2nd vice-presi- dent - Fred Ford; homecraft president - Jean Van Camp; vice homecraft president - Linda Arbuckle. The remainder of the evening was spent looking at pictures of both the past fair and earlier fairs as well as the archives. Better health is wished for Shirley Turner who is a patient in Bowmanville Hospital. There were 15 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Grace Bassant, Merv Storie, May Shortridge, Edna Manns, Gary Notenboom, Nerta Masters and Les Johnston. Lucky draws were won by Doris Manns, Clara Warren, Lyle McMahon, Verna Slute, Merv Storie and Gary Notenboom. This Tuesday evening is the reg- ular pot luck supper at 6 p.m. fol- lowed by the cards. The next 4-H project will be another drama club which will begin on Feb. 10 at 6:45 p.m. at the Blackstock United Church. It is open to young people aged 10 to 21 befcre Jan. 1, 2000. The 4-H fee for 2000 will be $20 and the club fee is $8. : For more information call one of the leaders, Gail Johns at 986- 4484, Janice Beechey at 986-0035 or Linda Arbuckle at 986-5080. The annual Bob Fletcher Memorial Bonspiel was a great success. President Jan Van Camp welcomed everyone to the event. After much competitive curling, placings were decided. Dianna Fletcher presented the trophy and the first place prizes to Elizabeth Peeters, Dave Luckhart, Karen Barkey and Peter Luckhart. Jan Van Camp thanked the Fletcher family for their continued support of this event. Second place was won by the rink of Milt Dakin, Rob Bolzan, Don Dakin and Mike Metcalfe while third went to Grant and Laura Micklewright, Neeley Chase and Jim Bursey. Grant also won the draw to the button. The many fine articles at the silent auction attracted much attention and many high bids. ES I R.A AE SHA