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12- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 1,1994 - JI a Cis oor 2 IP rm EE CT - News of interest to our rural neighbours in Scugog Township LLL SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY STAR Four members of the 1st Greenbank Pathfinders were award- ed the Canada Cord for Pathfinders on Sunday at Greenbank United Church. Shown with their awards are Amanda Robin- son, Jennifer Galberg and Juli-Anna Lee. Missing from the pic- ture is Dana Hooker. Albert Putsey We all had a great time at the bingo Saturday night, thanks to Dini and Joe Oosterholt and my busy staff of Regatta work- ers. A thing to remember at bin- gos - it's necessary to service coffee in mugs not styrofoam cups due to someone getting up and knocking the table. You can imagine the mess. So Al- bert goes out and buys 36 new mugs which did look pretty, but at the end of the evening, we could only find 30. Odd, isn't it? It wouldn't have been so bad if we had made a reasonable prof- it. We went home and I couldn't get to sleep so I didn't arise at my usual 6:15 to 6:30. The first thing I heard was Eileen calling Captain Blythe, it's time to get up. I then remembered the mu- tiny that happened after the gang all left the night before. Now come on, we can all take a joke. I was very glad to see one of our villagers win $50 as she just recently was laid off at work. Anyway, we all had a good time and we shall try again. Many thanks to all those who made muffins, sandwiches and cookies for the snack bar. Pot luck supper this Tues- day, March 1 at 6:45 p.m. is the beginning of the Pine Ridge ~ Bingo successful Garden Club meetings for the coming year. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Nestleton Community Hall. Everyone is welcome so come out and meet your friends and neighbors. It's full of a very in- teresting portfolio of lectures, slides, bus trips and judging of arrangenients and plants, and above all, companionship. The one thing I like about the judg- ing, the judges always give their reasons why one display is given preference over another. | know this announcement should have been in last week, but Sunday is my closing date for the coming week's paper. | received it late. Looking at March, we have the following meetings or events and everyone is wel- come. Friday, March 4 and 18 - 7:30 p.m., Bingo - Nestleton Hall Thursday, March 3 - 7:30 p.m. - Hall Board Meeting Sunday, March 13 - 2 p.m. - Caesarea Hall - Regatta Meet- ing I must remember March 16 - Eileen"s birthday. Don't forget March 17 - St. Patrick's Day. IMirefighters - your meeting i» March 27. A changing world, isn't it? In 1920, Great Britain controlled either by direct rule or domin- 1onship or protectorship 11,370,000 square miles of the earth's surface. Did You Know - Add two tea- spoons of salt to a cup of water: a fresh egg will float, a doubter will sink. % Making Wedding Plans? Drop in & see our display books + Invitations % Balloons « Truffle Boxes + Wedding Certificates ¥ Cake Boxes & much more! Port Perry Star OFFICE CENTRE 188 Mary St, Port Perry 985-7383 " P 3 Ashton The Rev. Tom Gemmell was the guest minister at Burns on Sunday morning in the absence of our own minister Rev. Sheina Smith. Barbara Shunk, assist- ed by her children, extin- guished the second Lenten can- dle. Rev. Gemmell's sermon was titled "The Family of God", with the choir singing a lovely anthem. Beginning April 3, church begins at 10 a.m. Please note this change. Don't forget this Friday night is "Country Night" at Burns Church. It promises to be a fun night for all who attend. Dinner will be served at 6:15. Chih, sal- 'ad, breads, dessert will be the special menu. Following this yummy meal, the fun begins with country style entertain- ment. This event is a fundraiser for Debbie Batten and her work with "Up With People". Tickets are available at Ashburn store, or phone 655-4652. Adults $10, under 12 $5. If you would like to support Debbie, as well as a fun evening with friends, plan to join us. The World Day of Prayer ser- vice will be held at Meadow- crest Baptist Church on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Our con- gregation is invited to join with them. ~ Friday is Country Night Thursday night 1s euchre night again at the Community Centre at 8 p.m. : We are pleased to hear that Bruce Deakin has returned home following recent surgery at Oshawa General Hospital, and is making favorable progress. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Knight and family from Oshawa enjoyed dinner on Sunday evening with Ken's parents Theo and Joan Knight. The Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary Socie- ty will be held at Lois Daw's home on Wednesday afternoon. As we begin the month of March, I know there are a lot of people in this area who are cele- brating birthdays. Happy birth- day, friends. Maybe I might do a bit of celebrating myself. Greenbank Pathfinders honored The congregation of Green- bank United Church welcomed the 1st Seagrave-Greenbank Beaver Colony, the 1st Green- bank Brownie Pack, the 1st Seagrave-Greenbank Cub Pack, the 1st Greenbank Guide Company, 1st Seagrave- Greenbank Scouts, 1st Green- bank Pathfinders, and their leaders to our worship service on Sunday. This was a special day for Jennifer Galberg, Dana Hooker, Juli-Anna Lee and Amanda Robinson who received their Canada Cord. Their co- leader Charlene Shepherd spoke of these girls and what it meant for them to be able to re- ceive this honor. Mrs. Marie Powell, Pathfind- er co-leader and Sunderland District deputy commissioner - presented cach girl with their Canada Cord. The girls then presented their leaders with a bouquet of flowers each. M.P. Alex Shepherd presented the girls with a certificate of con- gratulations. On behalf of M.P.P. Gord Mills, Marie Pow- ell presented a certificate to each of the girls and Mayor Ho- ward Hall gave each a Town- ship of Scugog pin. Following this impressive service a luncheon was held at Greenbank Tall for the girls and ther families. Congratula- tions girls and all their leaders. The Evening Unit of the U.C.W. welcome all ladies to the church on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about Osteoporosis. The guest speak- ers Marjorie Wilson from Port Perry whois president of "Wom- en Against Osteoporosis." Plan: to attend. While Greenbank Church Sanctuary is being painted we are going to meet in the church basement and a special service has been planned. So come ear- ly for coffee and muffins and join in this "back to Sunday School time." We are sorry to report that Helen McKean had surgery last Friday and we hope she 1s soon home and feeling better. It is also good to report that Ross Cookman 1s home and feeling better after his recent surgery in the Toronto Hospital. To any- one who is recovering from an illness or has been home bound by our cold winter we hope that spring weather will soon be here. Fidelas Unit U.C.W. will meet Friday, March 4 at 1 p.m. followed by the World Day of Prayer at 2 p.m. All are invited to attend. The euchre party will be this Friday evening March 4 in - Greenbank Hall. Everyone wel- come. The Greenbank Lions Club is planning a whole variety of new projects in the coming months. On April 30 the Greenbank Club will be having a "Sports Team" dance where Lions and guests wear the caps and sweat- ers oftheir favorite sports team. The cost of $20 per couple, with a buffet provided. Get together with your team members and buy a table group of tickets be- cause this will be a sellout. Speaking of sellouts, get your tickets for a fun evening on April 19, as "Washboard Hank and the Nonkers" provide the music at the Greenbank Hall for the Greenbank Folk Music Society. Phone 985-8351. This year the Lions Club is planning to revise the old "East- er Egg Hunt" for the youngsters in the community. Watch this news section for the registra- tion dates, because this event will be limited to 50-60 chil- dren. The Lions Club meets Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenbank Hall to plan a large number of commu- nity projects. Come out and give us ideas. The support for the 5,000 hour light bulbs sold by the Li- ons Club was so great we will continue to have bulbs availa- ble on a regular basis, so call 985-3723 when your old short life bulbs burn out. You get a great buy and support a worthy cause at the same time. The Annual League Meeting of the "Mariposa Slow Pitch" (oldtimers) will be held on Sun- day, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenbank Hall. The bookings for the use of Greenbank Hall are rapidly fill- ing up, so phone 985-3703 to be sure you can book the hall for vour social events. If you have any news in the coming weeks please call 985- 8926. I will try to fill in for Hel- cn while she is taking care of herself'and getting better. Ball registration begins on Friday A reminder to all that regis- tration for Seagrave Minor Ball will be Friday at 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seagrave Community Sports Centre. If you have any questions call Wendy Brown at 985-7813. Happy birthday wishes go out to Kate McDonald, Joe Fitchet, Allan Wray, Frank Branton, Sandy McCulley, Kathy Clem- ent, Melody Somerville, and [Fran Taylor. Everyone is reminded to be extra cautious on the ice as springis approaching. Chur ch News Joe Fitchetliting the 2nd can- del of Lent at the church service on Sunday. The Sunday School children enjoyed a video on Noah's Ark. Rev. David Shep- herd's sermon was "Can you be- lieve it - why should we believe or keep God's covenant. A special treat was a violin solc by Matthew Somerville en- titled concerto in A minor 1st Movement by A. Vivoldi. Next Sunday the theme of the sermon is each for the stars. The World Day of Prayer ser- vice is this Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at Greenbank Church - all areinvited to attend. That's all for this week. please call Ann Sandiford with your news for next week's col: umn. DEL RR ROSE | | f { { ! 4