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-- ---- nr 8a- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 26,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Rit : JRAL I PERRY STAR RoorTs SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY STAR Cartwright Central Public School performed a number of skits, songs and raps in recognition Jean Jeffrey Don't grumble about the weather, we are blessed indeed. Just a little wind and cold, no hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or tornadoes. But we will all be glad when summer gets here. Please keep in mind the School Auction for Greenbank and Epsom Schools in charge of Neil Bacon at 6:30 p.m. Friday," April 29. There was a lovely family shower for Wendy Evans on Saturday at Uxbridge Health Care Centre. Just four more grandchildren to get married for Gladys Evans. Remember the shower for Wendy on Saturday, May 7 at Epsom Church. Finger food, please, ladies. There will be a memorial ser- vice at Trinity Church, Ux- bridge, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. Roy was raised near Rosville and also lived at Bethesda. Our sympathy to his wife Irene (Palmer) and three chosen chil- dren, also to sister Lorraine of Minden and brother Percy. Mrs. Robbie Sproules' mother of Ottawa has been visiting at her home so one day last week I was pleased to have them visit me. Happy birthday to Mr. Ho- ward Gourlie who celebrated his 96th birthday Monday. Sur- prise visitors were Albert Cold- en of Ottawa. Ruth Evans called with her two boys and her mother. Don and Stella Asling also called and the family were invited in for cake and ice cream on Sunday evening. We had another birthday in the area as friend Rev. Wm. McKay had his 80th birthday. After church, congregation met in the Sunday School rooms to enjoy a birthday cake made by Dale Slack and to enjoy a cup of of Earth Day last week. The featured play was "Oh My Deer." Auction for schools April 29 coffee and to offer Bill their best wishes. Bill and Melba enjoyed dinner at the home of his son Rod and his wife Marlene. We are sorry to learn that Dianne Nottingham has been ill for some time. We wish her bet- ter health. Rev. John Tapscott of Edge- wood Church, Halifax visited his parents Norm and Betty Tapscott for a few days last week. Speedy recovery to our minis- ter Rev. John Barton. The Watson family were all home with Archie and Jenny on Saturday. We are sorry to learn that Clara Jones fell and broke her wrist. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Pierson of Weston visited Mrs. Watson on Birthday wishes o are > oxtond- ed to Maurice Fralick this week! With our springlike weather, many activities return to our community. S. A. Cawker Public School will be holding their Open Houe on Thursday, April 28. The Port Perry Community Sunday. Bown Colby and daughter Joan Hope called on Ruth Ash- ton last Tuesday. Gail Kerry . brought Edna Kerry of Port Perry out to visit Ruth one day last week. Alan Joyce and grandchildren R and Mis- chelle Foster visi n Sunday afternoon. Robt. Ashton and Mischelle Foster also called on Grandma Ashton on Sunday. We were happy to hear that Faye Gourlie's mother, Mrs. Gordon of Uxbridge, was win- ner of a big prize recently. Don and Stella Asling, Dr. Jerrold, Joan and Jennifer Asling, Keith and Faye Ashton attended the 50th wedding an- niversary of cousin Roy and Lil- lian Asling on Saturday, April 23 at Cavendish Community Centre near Buckhorn. Nursing Home and Villa will be busy on Saturday, May 7. Their Bazaar will begin at 11 a.m. Artfest '94, the Art and Craft Eshibition and Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7 and Sun- day, May 8 in Port Perry. This popular event is sponsored by the Port Perry Rotary Club. Scugog Shores Museum and Village The Port Perry Cruisin' Clas- sics Car Club Rally will be held at the Museum on Sunday, May 16 from 1-3 p.m. The Museum's Annual Yard Sale will be held on Monday, May 23 from 9 am. to 1 p.m. Please think of us when you are spring cleaning. Donations are always appreciated. We can ar- range for pick-up if necessary. Prince Albert news The most phenomenal thing happened in Prince Albert last week. Peggy Bredin had bought two wooden geese from the tal- ent auction sale. When she put them in the front yard, she de- cided that she would like sever- al more for the cottage. During the week, these wooden geese laid three eggs. Many thanks to the neighbor who helped. Peggy needed a good stresgs-releasing laugh. Welcome to the warm weath- er of the weekend. I imagine there were some aching mus-' cles on Monday morning from raking, pruning or just throw- ing the ball to the children. Whatever you did, I hope it was enjoyable. Next Sunday is coffee and muffins before Church so come out and enjoy a social hour. The U.C.W. Fidelis Unit will hold their monthly meeting on May 4, 1:30 p.m. in the Church basement. All ladies of the com- munity are invited. The Greenbank Youth Group members who are going to "Wheelies" on May 1, please call 985-2006 to let them know if you are going or not. They will meet at 12:45 p.m. in the Church parkinglot. This same busy Youth Group is holding their Spring "All You Can Eat Breakfast" on May 15 from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Greenbank Church. Tickets will go on sale May 1. Contact any youth member or call 985- 2006. Also, this group is holding a "Car Wash" on May 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Church parking lot. Hope to see you there. On Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., the students of Green- bank Public School will be pre- senting their "Spring Swing" in the school auditorium. The pri- mary classes will be showing their talents by doing musical numbers and the juniors are presenting the play "Pied Pip- er". Come out and support our teachers and students. Don't forget the Auction at Neil Bacon's Auction Barn on Friday at 6:30 p.m. This is sponsored by the Greenbank- Epsom Parents Association with Cathy and Neil Bacon at the helm. This auction is in aid Call 985-3589. Port Perry Baptist Church The Annual Missions Confer- ence last week focused on Africa this year. Missionaries from Angola, Malawi, Zambia and South Africa were present and gave reports about their work. The last Sunday of the Confer- "ence a special offering for mis- sions totalled just over $13,000. The children collected over $250 to purchase 10 videos for a video ministry in South Africa. The keynote speaker, a medical missionary doctor in Angola, challenged those of us who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ to persevere in the faith; to live in obedience to God's Word and not to let anything al- ter that focus. Scugog Island United Church The Lectionary Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at S.1.U.C. The Worship and Music Com- mittee will meet on Wednesday, April 27 at 9:30 a.m. at S.1.U.C. The Ministry and Personnel Committee will meet on Car wash on May 8 of new playground equipment for Epsom and to upgrade Greenbank's. So come out and support this cause. The euchre to be held Friday, April 29 has been cancelled. The next evening of cards will be May 13. Last Wednesday, April 20, the Women's Institute met at the home of Bessie Donneral. With Doris Hill chairing the meeting, we opened by singing the "Opening Ode" and followed by repeating the "Mary Stewart Collect". A quite moment was held as we remembered Helen McKean who died suddenly in March. The Roll Call "Things I do to help the environment" was an- swered by nine members and two visitors. One interesting answer was that newspapers are being taken to a dairy farm where it is shredded and used as bedding. A short business was carried out after which the Annual Meeting was held. Iva Phoenix then installed the new executive for 1994-95. Margaret Couperthwaite in- troduced our guest speaker Mrs. Dorothy Munroe who spoke about the making of the TV movie "Incident in a Small Town", which was filmed at their home. It was very interest- ing to hear her tell how they changed their home to look Tike the 1950s. Dorothy also told of the experience of watching them make a garden in July look like it was planted in May. It took two trips to Holland Marsh in order to do it. Thanks to Dorothy for sharing this ex- perience with us. We then en- Joyed a social hour. This correspondent and hub- by enjoyed a trip to Ottawa on the weekend where we visited with our daughter Debbie, Mark and grandchildren. While on our way downtown to the By- Town Market, you pass the Par- liament Buildings and it was so pretty to see the lawns in bloom with crocus of blue, white and yellow. Don't forget - no euchre this week. Thought for the week: Experi- ence is the name everyone gives to his mistakes. Museum yard sale May 23 Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. at Manchester U.C. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. The Stewards will meet on Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at S.I.U.C. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, April 29 at 6 p. m. The Head U.C.W.'s Beef Sup- per will be held on Wednesday, ay 11 at the Scugog Island Hall. Settings will be at 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call Bonnie at 985-7426. Slides of Africa will be pre- sented by John Brown on Thursday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at S.I.U.C. The Nursing Home Services will not be on Sunday after- noons instead of Tuesday even- ings. Our next service will be held there on Sunday, May 16 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week!