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Goals, knowledge can lead to success Seagrave and Area News by Patty Williams 'I'he Seagrave U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Donald Hunter last Wednesday evening. Mildred Puckrin con- ducted the meeting using the theme "The Chang- ing Year' for the devo- tional program. Five of the ladies read a part telling how goals, knowledge, preparation, commitments and resol- utions can help to make a success of the New Year. A verse of the hymn "Standing at the Portal of the Opening Year" was sung after each speaker. An appropriate poem "T" is Winter Now, the Fallen Snow" was read The annual reports in- dicated a very busy and successful year for this small group. Twelve tied quilts made by Mrs. Fishley were given to the Men's Hostel in Oshawa last year and another ten were delivered last week. "February" is birth- day month. Please phone Mrs. Don Hunter to renew your United Church Observer. The ladies are having a variety supper at the church on Tuesday, Feb. 14th, at 6 p.m. Mens clothing will be collected at the next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Ellsworth Kennedy. Please continue to save the grocery tapes for the hospital. The congregational meeting will be held at the church this Wednes- day evening Jan. 18th at 7:30 p.m. The official board meeting will be held at Seagrave United Church on Thursday. Jan. 26th at 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 29th, at 10 a.m. The Good Neighbours Group will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 23rd at 8:15 at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Sturman. 3 Mothers of Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides, please take note that a meeting will be held Jan. 24th.at 7:30 at the home of Martha Volman. Besides re- establishing the Mother's Auxiliary, for the Seagrave area, there are many items to be discussed. Fundraising projects, phone commit- tees and sewing commit- tees are some of the areas of high priority. If your child is involved in any of the above groups, please attend and lend your support. At the present time an . assistant is needed to help Scout leader, Dan Volman with his troop. Please call him at 985-2473 if you can help out. On Saturday Jan. 14th, the Royal Bank Curling Bonspiel was held in Port Perry with 4 Seagrave area couples taking part. - Betty and Len Somer- ville and Anne and Reg Winfield enjoyed the day's activities. Joan and Dave Lee and Keith and Dianne Puckrin not only enjoyed the day but were the winners in the event. Happy Birthday wishes to out to Ian Smith, Len Somerville and John Gibbons. Following is an item that Mrs. Lillian Smith requested to be included in our news-- Have you heard about the "Scugog Beautifica- tion Committee' formed by an enthusiastic group of citizens for the pur- pose of beautifying the Township of Scugog. Here is your chance to get involved in a wor- thwhile fun project with your family and neighbours to formulate individual/collective ideas to beautify your street, block, beach etc. Our community is looking for an Area SHORT TERM CERTIFICATES 30 to 119 Days 8" Minimum $5,000. 15 to 29 Days 9% * Minimum $50,000 GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES 1 Year Annual Interest 9%: * Minimum $500.00 5 Year Annual Interest 11% * Minimum $500.00 dC mpgns Mom Rates subject to Change without Notice STANDARD ; TRUST 165 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1318 Port Perry, Ontario 1.0B INO Telephone: 985-8435 emote ere ' Director/Co-ordinator and if you have the in- terest and time, would you please get in fouch with the Scugog Beautification Committee- 985-8376/985-7512 and they will be most pleas- ed to hear from you. The Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednes- day of every month at the Railroadhouse Motel, Port Perry. Our next meeting is January 18th. Please come. The Scugog Beautifica- tion Committee hopes that the residents of Seagrave and Area will participate en- thusiastically to make this a successful ongoing venture. Please call Marilyn Beacock at 985-3595 with your news for next week. New Year's cheer Reverend Alfred Grima of Immaculate Conception Church and two members of the church's New Year's Eve Dance Committee, Erline Haensgen and Fred Balling (far right) happily presented Central Seven president Butch Latta with a cheque for $500 recently. The money was made during the group's New Year's Eve dance. Church holds annual meeting Utica & Area News ~ by Vera Brown The annual congreg- ational meeting was held on Sunday for Epsom-Utica Church, new Elders for the com- ing year include Don Asling and Paul Baster, new Stewards include Steve and Alice Lee and Keith Ashton. These members will all be a welcome addition to the existing Board. Church and Sunday School this coming Sun- day will be at an earlier than usual hour, please note 9:30 a.m. at Utica. There will be a euchre in Utica Hall this Friday at 8 p.m. Have you heard about the "Scugog Beautifi- cation Committee" formed by an enthusias- tic group of citizens for the purpose of beautify- ing the Township of Scugog. Here is your chance to get involved in a worthwhile fun pro- ject with your famiy and neighbours to formulate individual collective ideas to beautify your street, block etc. Our community is looking for an Area Director-Co- ordinator and if you have the interest and time, would you please get in touch with the Committee at 985-8376. They meet at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Rail- roadhouse Motel, Port Perry. the next meeting is January 18th. Please come. The Scugog Beautification Comm- ittee hopes that the residents of Utica and area will participate enthusiastically to make this a successful on-going venture. Mrs. Denise Carre was judging figure skat- ing - at the Oshawa Invitational on Friday. Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Carre and family were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sisti. Mr. and Mrs. John Carre from Bridgenorth were Monday luncheon guests. Sunday visitors at the Sutcliffe home were Marlene Bray and Earl Trewin from Black- stock. 'Mrs. Eileen Slute and Mrs. Alice Ross joined other members of the UCW on Monday when they attended the Day Apart Presbyterial meeting at Nobleton United Church. 'The Doug MacSween family visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker on Fri- day in Scarboro. Get well wishes to Mrs. Lill Lindsay who has been rather ill with bronchitis. We all miss you Lill, hope you're better soon. Do you have talent? Greenbank News Miss Cathy Cookman and Carmie MacPher- son of St. Catherines spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cookman. Confirmation classes will be held for anyone interested in joining the church. Please call Rev. Family skating party planned for February Scugog Island News by Mrs. Earl Reader Alan and Irene Carter have returned from a relaxing trip to the Bahamas. In spite of extreme cold onSunday people enjoyed the bright sun- shine and picturesque winter scenery to attend Service at the Island United, tho' some of the Sunday School fell behind. A Family Skat- ing party is being plann- ed for February. Last Tuesday the '""Head" UCW executive met at the home of Pat Henshaw to plan dates for the year's activities as well as other changes in prices and notable items. This Thursday at 8 p.m., there will be an important meeting of the Scugog Pastoral Charge at the Island Church. This includes elders, stewards and heads of all organiza- tions. This is being call- ed by the Pastoral Relations Committee pertaining to future Ministry. Then by Jan. 30 all reports must be printed and in order for an Official Board meeting of the Scugog Pastoral Charge to review the financial situation. About 30 people met Sunday afternoon in the Port Perry United Church to represent a cluster of 7 churches to get more information on the V.I.M.(Ventures in Mission) project. Some donations have already been made to support 3 phases of the United Church across Canada. You will all be better informed this coming Sunday. 'We hope no one was disappointed in the T.V. showing of "The Cougar" on Sat. at 12 noon. Watch again next Sat. for the conclusion. Monday, Jan. 23 the Social Planning Council will again meet at 12:15 noon at the Port Perry United Church. All representatives please take note. Mr. Rodgers for inform- ation. The Country Cousins will be holding their meeting on Feb. 10. A talent night is being planned. So if you sing, recite, act or play an instrument, telephone the manse so you can be included on the pro- gram. The ladies are asked to bring lunch. If you would like to bring friends they would be most welcome. The theme will be Valentine. Meeting dates to remember: The Sunday School meeting on Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the church; The congreg- ational meeting on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and the Hall board on Jan."25 at 8 p.m. Mark these dates on your calendar. Mrs. Bill Beer and Angie had lunch with her mother, Mrs. Reg Foster on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Aylmer Rennie spent Sunday afternoon at George and Ruby Beare's. Mrs. Frances Walker of Hepworth spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and J. Ianson. The Women's Institute will be held on Wed. Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Velma Fosters. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lee visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Roundell in Ajax on Sun- day. Mrs. Elmer Lee has been to a bowling tour- nament for executive members for all Ontario in London on the week- end. Joan reports the bowling was question- able but she had a good time. WEDDING INVITATIONS Select your wedding invitations from our complete catalogue INTERNATIONAL OF STRATFORD 'DISTINCTIVE