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| | 18 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 15,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" v News of interest to our rural neighbours in Scugog Township LLL The work of weaver Frances Timbers is on display at the Kent Farndale Gallery at Scugog Memorial Public Library. Her exhibit opened on Feb. 12 and will remain at the library until March 4. NESTLETON U.C.W. MEETS The setting for the Feb. 9 meeting was the attractive home of Jean Williams in Nes- tleton. A smaller attendance than usual due to cold, wintry weather. Kay Natman presented a lovely poem re: Valentine's Day entitled "My Love is like a Red, Red Rose", warmly received by all! The Devotional was well tak- en by Joanna Malcolm with the "Love" theme. Scripture based on Corinthians 13-17 was read and she closed with Prayer. Business Period 1. Preparation for Ralph Sad- ler's birthday celebration to be held Feb. 20. 2. March 3rd Luncheon re: Community Care to be held at Blackstock United Church Christian Education Centre. 3. Feb. 22nd, meetings for Oshawa Presbyterial to be held at St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanville. Time 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. For more informa- tion call President Karen Yel- lowlees at 986-0657. 4. Catering for a wedding June 4 - a Roast Beef Dinner at Nes- tleton Community Centre. Finances-$1400. Members are asked to save Canadian Tire Tapes and turn in to the U.C.W. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, and a deli- cious lunch was served by host- ess Jean and a time of fellow- ship was enjoyed. March 3rd meeting will be held at the home of Kay Not- man. Birthday Celebrated Kyle Walker of Scugog Point celebrated his 11th birthday on Feb. 10. He wasn't feeling the best so he couldn't have a party, however his Mom had a lovely birthday cake to brace him up. Our warmest wishes to Kyle for a great year ahead! David Weir of Nestleton was home from Carleton University in Ottawa for the weekend with his parents Arthur and Barba- ra - a very pleasant surprise! Dave is working hard in his chosen field - Education and de- served a break! Our best to him! Weather has been on the cool side in Florida this winter. Was talking to friends down there and they commented it was a cool season! In this area of Scugog Point, 1 see dozens of crows flying around. Is there a chance of an early Spring? I wonder! Our sympathy to Norene Cawker Thornton, Oshawa and relatives in the loss of her hus- band Arthur Thornton who passed away this past week. Also sympathy to family and friends of Ida Empringham of Port Perry who passed away quite suddenly this last week. She will be very much missed! Yours truly watched the opening of the preliminaries of the Olympics in Norway, on Saturday, with the many, many countries being represented! A very colorful show! Nestleton United Church Pancake supper at "hall on February 15 I hope everyone had an oppor- tunity to spend time with your loved ones on Valentine's Day. With the taste of the Olym- pics we saw over the weekend, we will be in for a treat over the next couple of weeks. Second Scugog Scouts Thank you to the Island resi- dents who supported our bottle drive and we apologize to any- one we missed. Our Scouts went to Black- stock over the weekend and par- ticipated in the District Out- door Winter Camp and they had a fabulous time. Scugog Island United Church 19100 Island Road The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, Feb.15at 1:30 p.m. atS.I.U.C. Come out and join us at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sup- A small attendance at Nestle- ton United on Sunday, Feb. 13 with Arnold and Jean Williams the friendly greeters at the door. Holy Communion was cel: ebrated with Robert Mairs, Ar- nold Williams and Arthur Weir assisting Rev. David Shear- man. The minister used as the children's theme, "How to use our hands to worship God" and his fine topic for the Congrega- tion was entitled, Transform- ing Experiences" a great mes- sage to take home and mull over during the week! Offering taken by Arnold and Jean Williams, Karen Yellow- lees was the capable organist and accompanied some fine hymn singers! Service closed with Benediction - Go Now in Peace and Three Fold Amen. Nestleton Presbyterian Church With an average attendance, the service in Nestleton Presby- terian Church was in charge of Rev. Wm. Fairley. Due to ill- ness, Joyce Taylor was absent and Shirley Scott played the hymns. The ushers were Bar- ney McCabe and Oliver Rohrer. Responsive Psalm was #50 and Scripture readings were from II Kings Chapter 2; and St. Mark. In the sermon, Rev. Fairley spoke of the coming Ash Wednesday, and then Lent sea- son. We move on to Calvary with love. God needs no sacrific- es, or gifts for everything is His. Rev. Fairley spoke, too, on the leadership of Elijah and Elisha. The Church Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday Feb. 27, following the morning service. Blue Ray Chapter Valentine's and Brothers' Night was the theme for the February meeting. per on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Island Hall from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. This supper is sponsored by the Scugog Island Sunday School and everyone is wel- - come. We vill be serving a tradi- tional Shrove Tuesday menu of pancakes, syrup and beverages. Donations will be gladly accept- ed to cover expenses. The Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 156 following the Pancake Supper at the Island United Church at 7p.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Don't forget to pick up your copy of the 1993 annual report. The Official Board Annual Meeting will be held on Mon- day, Feb. 21 atS.I.U.C. The Thinking Day Service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 27 at9:45a.m. Grace U.C.W.News Grace U.C.W. Chases Your Blues Away on March 17 - 6 p.m. Are you tired of winter and cryin' the blues? Well it's time for a change, I'm sure you could use. A night full of laughter and Preparations for reception for Fred Alton, Grand Marshall are proceeding well. This is to be held April 9 at Mill Run Golf Club, Uxbridge. Members were reminded of the hot luncheon on Feb. 18 in the Masonic Hall. songs we will sing And Bob and his 8 fiddle with an old Irish jig! We've plenty of goodies for one and for all Just come on down to the old Is- land Hall. Where the ladies are friendly in their old fashioned way. Just wear something green for it's St. Patrick's Day! And after your tummy's all full as canbe Just settle back and we'll enter- tain thee With some old Irish jokes and stories galore But we can't tell you all that we've got in store. Some surprises we'll try to keep under our hat That's a pretty big order 'cause you know how we chat! So speak for a ticket as soon as you can And circle your calendar for the 17th of Ireland. P.S. You won't be sorry. Call Karen 985-8871 or Florence 985-9346 for tickets. (written by a Grace leprechaun) Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week! Nestleton UCW has busy schedule A penny sale after the meet- ing realized some money. The brothers realized served a deli- cious lunch of chili, french bread, and sweets. Trust the many members on vacation will be back for our next meeting. Well wishes sent to area residents The weekly euchre had 11 ta- bles. The winners were Clara Whitter, Verna Smith, Reta Storie, Thomas Manns, James Emerton, Merv Storie. Lucky draws: Vivian Gray, Vi Linton, Isabel Hardiman. Lone hand se- Li winner: Elsie Forbes with On Friday evening a number of friends of Ron and Hildy Smith surprised them to a house warming party at their new home in Cawker's Creek. John and Diana Brough, Doug and Linda McMillan, Lloyd and Beth Pereman spent the weekend at a lodge in Col- lingwood. Hope no one came home with any broken bones af- ter trying out their skiing skills. Glad to report Janet Vernon is home from hospital and feel- ing much better. Better health is wished for both Frank and Doreen Fletch- er who are both in Community Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown and children from Calgary visit- ed Mr. William (Bill) Bolton in Prince Albert. They also visited with Cathy Brown. Elizabeth Bredin returned home on Sunday after spending the weekend with friends from Port at Dunbarton High School. They were attending a leader- ship course called Slam. A good time was had by all since there were three dances in three nights. Josephine Street was very quiet this week as half the men were away curling. Don Phin- ney went to Port Hope and John Bardeleben and John Bredin curled in the three day at Port. It has been noted that both Johns returned home to clean out their driveways but Judy Phinney had to seek the help of her dad Bill. D.J. Dave Jamieson provided lively music for the dance. Con- gratulations to all winners. Good luck to all those curling Monday night, Feb. 14 in the Golden Slider - a very friendly but serious competition be- tween Port and Blackstock.