Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 22 Sep 1976, p. 3

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Py yay RS Yip tory dd ATEN Scugog Island and area news By Mrs. Earl Reader On Sunday Mrs. Grace Love had a little birthday party for her mother, Mrs. Nellie Miller, who was cele- brating her 86th birthday. This summer Mr. and Mrs. Angus Wilkinson spent several vacation periods in northern Ontario, Recently they had a week at Balsam Lake and took in the Kin- mount Fair, which they enjoy nearly every year. Janet Reader was home for the weekend after her first week at College in Scarborough. After a long summer rest, this is the month for renewal of usual occupations and organizations. Sept. 12 the children started Sunday School again at the Island Church. Tuesday several children from the Island joined the Pioneer group at the Baptist Church. On Wed. four new girls joined the 4-H group at the home of Mrs. Helen Hortop. There are now 11 girls being trained by Mrs. Hortop and Mrs. Ann Chandler. Their autumn study and work involves per- sonal appearance. The Island boys are getting at- * tention too. The Venturers have already begun. Please note that Cubs and Scouts will register at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall on Sept. 29. They should be accompan- ied by parents. Registration O.P.P. Report (continued) section; and | (b) upon entering the inter- section, shall yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection or approaching the intersection on another highway so closely that it constitues an immediate hazard and having so yield- ed the right of way may proceed with caution and the traffic approaching the intersection on another highway shall yield the right of way to the vehicle so proceeding in the inter- section. O.P.P. found that during their course of duty many cyclists not stopping at stop signs or obeying rules or the road. If found committing an offence under the High- way Traffic Act, could be fined $28.00 and the accum- _ ulation of 3 points against his or her driver's permit. * BERT FABER 7% RELIABLE PLUMBING & HEATING New Installations Repairs - Alterations PHONE 985-3734 ; "Service is Our Business." - 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE [£:] fo! gL Florida Circle Tour departs Dec. 18th $395. per person (twin) 16 Day Texas ; Tour departs Dec. 18th $465. per person (twin) 11 Day St. Petersburg Tour departs Dec. 23rd $335. per person (twin) Tour departs Dec. 18th $320. per person (twin) 11 Da Daytona Beach Tour departs Dec. 23rd $275. per person (twin) 9 Da Daytona Beach departs Dec. 25th (afternoon depart. = night driving) $225. per person (twin) As well as many other departure dates to: Florida - Texas - and California for winter of 1977 For Full Colour Brochure... (OL TAL: Tol IRE TUT Lo To: | IM IT: TA 1:10 BR NE LTT: Xo [Ia I BCR GEYER RR: 11: fee is $5. Regular meetings will begin the following week. Another Cub leader is needed. No former ex- perience is necessary. If you are interested please call Bill Bobbie, Next week we'll let you know who the leaders are. To help the Cub, Scout and Venturé movement there will be a dance at Club Annrene Oct. 2nd. Tickets can be obtained from Bill Bobbie or any of the leaders. Then to help the people of the Island get acquainted, there will be a dance at the Island Community Hall, Oct. 16th. We must not forget, the Church, Sunday School and UCW"s also need interested members and leaders. If we are to have baby-sitting we must have young children and parents who are willing to take a turn. It is-all up to us to decide where to place our talents and where we can best serve our community and gain satisfaction ourselves. Thursday was a memor- able occasion at Scugog Island United Church when over 70 members of the Pastoral Charge including Manchester gathered for a pot luck supper and social evening to honour Rev. Barry Pogue who retires after six years with us. We were also pleased to meet the incoming minister Rev. Clark. You just never saw a better variety of tempting foods, served buffet style. At the end of the meal, the niaster of ceremonies, Mr. Bill Lamb, introduced Rev. Clark, who gave a few re- marks, before his necessary departure. While dishes were cleared away, the din- ing area resounded to happy community singing. After this -part of events, Mr. Lamb invited all to go up into the Church for a pro- gram. First, we were treat- ed to a piano selection by Tracey Blayone. Then Mrs. Yvonne Appleton, with her excellent talent for delivery and interpretation, gave several readings of a comic and serious nature. Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman Jr., Mrs. Edna Beckett and Mr. Robert Cawker gave several lively instrumental selec- tions on violin, piano, guitar and saxaphone. Then Rev. and Mrs. Pogue were re- (continued on page 14) Utex Nylon Ski Suits Utex Coats Wrap Cardigans Vinyl with Pile Lining "On Monday, September 13, 1976, the first annual plowing match, sponsored by the Region of Durham, Rama and Mara Plowmen's Associ- ation, was held on the farm of Davis Bros., Scugog Is- land with 48 lands being plowed. This match replaces the separate matches which had been sponsored in former years by the North and South Ontario Country Plowmen's Associations, which amal- gamated to form a new organization in December of last year, with Mr. Hugh Baird, of RR 5, Sunderland, as its first president, and Mrs. Vyse Westcott, RR 3, Beaverton, as secretary. 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