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a BET ol Ata chia aol "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" Bethesda Reach W. I. invites Dutch Canadians to meeting Epsom News by Jean Jefiely There will be a skating party for Epsom Sunday School chil- dren who will bring their par- ents and friends on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Come to the home of Dale and Robert Slack, 525 Scugog Line 4. Call 985-0716 for fur- ther information. This is heritage week at the school. On Saturday Kandra Wagg of Mount Albert and Anne Louise Ross from Newmarket were guests of Norm and Betty Tap- scott. The musical program at Uti- ca Church on Sunday evenin was much appreciated by al all present. Some of the anthems sung by the chdir were, "The 8s Prayer," "I Am The Bread Of Life," and "God So "Come and Go" "Prince Albert by llean Pugh The weekly euchre had nine tables. The winners for the eve- ning: Ladies - Verna Smith, Rita Storie, Mary Poots. Men - Tony Krieg, Jim Martin, Merv Storie. Lucky draws: Earla Hill, Merv Storie, Annie Bowman. President Betty Deeth opened the U.C.W. meeting on Wednesday evening with a reading. Fifteen ladies an- swered the roll -call. The min- utes of the last meeting and some thank you notes were read by the secretary Hildy Smith. Treasurer Nancy Plain gave the treasurer report. The ladies have been asked to cater to two 50th anniversaries in the near future. A committee was put in to plan for the Mystery Sister Dinner. You will be hearing about this in the next week or so. Linda McMillan and Nancy Plain led us in a short devotion. Loved The World." They were directed by Gordon Longman of Brooklin accompanied by Norm Tucker on organ. Karen Skeld- ing accompanied Mr. Tucker with her flute. Hymns old and new were played with the audi- ence joining. Thanks to all for a memorable evening. Allan, Joyce and Bradle Ashton of Oakwood were lunc guests with Ruth Ashton one day last week. Keith and Faye Ashton enter- tained their family and parents on Sunday for lunch in honor of Julia Dempsey's birthday. Chris Hill has not been well all winter so last week surgery removed his tonsils. Get well soon Chris. PpY anniversary greetings to oo on and Jill Poston, A bus load from Utica took a trip to the home of John Deere in Iowa U.S.A. They visited sev- eral plants in the area. Rod and Marlene McKay of Epsom at- tended. The boys Jordan and Alex had a lovely visit with grandmother and grandpa McKay. The I Bethesda Reach W. I. will Our guest Sylvia Cookson then showed us many ways to use stencilling and the paints to use. This was enjoyed by every- one. Lunch was then served by Beth Pereman and Norma Rob- inson.. Terry and Eileen Hodgins vis- ited with Rev. Alec Rice and Marjorie of Ajax. Rev. Rice was the minister here 25 years ago. Sunday, Feb. 21 is the time to be held Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. at the home of Barbara Rance. All la- dies welcome. International Af- fairs is the topic - a report from our associated country women of the world conference last July will be the information. "Get in touch with the Dutch" is the challenge. We are giving a spe- cial invitation to our Dutch nadian neighbors to come and join with us at Barbara's home on Reach Street. If you get a phone call don't be surprised. We would like your input at our meeting next Wednesday eve- ning, Feb. 24. The family of Gladys Evans welcomed friends and neigh- bors at the Uxbridge Health Care Centre on the occasion of their mother's birthday last Saturday. Old friends greeting old friends - it really is heart warming. I never can sit still, so I visit- ed several of the residents that had known for some time. Don't forget the Blood Donor Clinic, Feb. 18. The institute la- dies - please have your cookies oe the senior's building by 2 Spd "id : we say thank vou to Judy Martin and Michelle Hofman for all the tender loving care they have given us over the years. It will be a "Come and Go" Tea at the Port Church starting at 1:00. Make a" special effort to come out. These two ladies have add- ed a special touch to our church lives. They have worked very hard. We will all miss their smiling faces. PPHS participates in 30-hour famine In the recent book "Teen Trends," authors Reg Bibby and Don Posterski show that only 40 per cent of teenagers see gen- erosity as a "very important" way of life. But thousands of young people in communities across Canada, including Port Perry, are working against a downturn in interpersonal val- ues by taking part in World Vi- sion Canada's 30-Hour Famine. Service to recognize Scout & Guide Week The week of February 21 is the beginning of Guide and Scout Week. Our combined membership at Ashburn, Brooklin and Myrtle will include Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and their leaders. We invite you to join us at a family worship service recogniz- ing the Guide and Scouting Movement. The service is at 9:46 - 10:45. All are welcome. Refreshments are provided af- ter the service. The Annual Myrtle Church St. Patricks Card Party will be held on Thursday, March 18 be- ginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through advance sale only from Helen Duff 655-4704 and Mary 'Housego 656-4003. Ticket cost is $2.50 each and in- cludes a lunch and plenty of prizes. The community has been sad- dened by the death of Jim Man- derson. He resided on the fami- ly farm where his ancestors took up land as pioneers of Myr- tle Station. Thoughts are also with the Egan and Graham families in their recent losses. "The generosity theme 1s 1n decline in our culture as a whole, but the 30-Hour Famine is one antidote to that," says Posterski, vice president of Na- tional Programs for World Vi- sion Canada. "There is a whole pool of well-informed youth who are trying to work against the trend. Our study also found that teenagers have never been more informed in understand- ing global realities, and many of them want to have an impact on their world." Young people from Port Perry High School are participating in the 30-Hour Famine, which takes place on Feb. 19 and 20. Teens are the major partici- pants in the 30-Hour Famine, and raised more than $2 million for relief and development in 1992 by going without solid food for 30 hours. Group activities help young people learn the im- portance of concern for others, and how they can make a differ- ence in combating poverty around the world. Allan McDonald, president of the Canadian Teachers' Federa- tion, has invited schools across the country, including 1.6 mil- lion students, to get involved in the 1993 30-Hour Famine. He says the event shows that Cana- dians are "prepared to do some- thing about the dreadful hun- ger situation in some parts of the world." at varlous creatures from a raln forest as Jim: Lovisek, asso- Students at Prince Albert Public School -got a first hand look ciate: director of the Toronto Nature Centure, brought his col- lection'of pets to the school last week. A number of lucky stu- dents got to meet "Jullus Squeezer," a Burmese Python. : Fathers group starts on Monday, Feb. 22 One of life's 'greatest transi- tions remains virtually ignored by society. The Family Educa- - tion Resource Centre of Dur- ham House is offering an eight session discussion group for men: who are expecting the birth of a child or already have a child at home. In this innovative group, members will be encouraged to share the triumphs and tribula- tions of fatherhood, to assist each other, and tolearn positive strategies for coping with the expectations placed on them in today's changing times. The group will be held : at the Durharh House, 1521 Simcoe St. N., East, Oshawa from 7-9 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 22, 1993. The cost is $48 per person. For more information or to reg- ister for this study group please call the centre at 579-2021. STONEMOOR DAY CARE CENTRES INC. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry Offers a "Child Enrichment Programme" for children 18 months to 5 years. Full time and part time available. Hours 6:30 am to 6:00 pm For further information call 985-0800 nn PRESENTATION