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a am ---- ors Ra ORD 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 17,1994 ---- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > PORT PERRY STAR & URAL Roorts '4 & § Reflections, Emmanuel Pentecostal Church's Tuesday morn- Ing women's group, held its final meeting of the session last week. The morning featured guest speakers and performers. Pictured are (front) Nancy Cruickshank, co-ordinator of Reflec- tions, Maureen Patrick, guest speaker from Peterborough. (Back) Esther Bursey, pastor's wife, Kathy Mcintosh, vice- president and craft co-ordinator, Karen Szewerda, craft co- ordinator, and Linda Sellars, from Newmarket, who performed an inspirational dance. W.I. visitors welcome Join the Scugog Island Wom- en's Institute ladies at the Is- land Hall on Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. and learn to make wallpaper gift bags. You will be most welcome. Phone Bonnie 985-7426 or Betty 985-7616 if you want more information. Scugog Shores Museum & Village Don't forget the Museum's Annual Yard Sale on Monday, May 23 from 9 am. to 1 p.m. Flag sales also begin at the Yard Sale. The Lake Scugog Historical Society will meet on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tea Room at the Head Memorial Church on the Museum grounds. Mr. Barry Murphy of [indsay will be making a pres- entation on the railway. All are welcome to attend. Port Perry Baptist Church The talented vocal duet, Frank and Debbie Hargreaves, will be sharing a concert of gos- pel music on Sunday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be a varied program of hymns, fa- miliar gospel music, and their own original songs with person- al testimonies. No tickets are needed, however, a free will of- fering will be received to cover costs. Everyone is welcome. Scucog Island United Church A memorable Holy Commun- ion service was held on Sunday when we gathered together as a church family. The Stewards held a clean-up day on Saturday and many vol- unteers joined in. The church grounds look great with the ad- dition of a newly planted grass area at the front of the church. The picnic shelter had a good start last week. Great job, folks. The Youth Group were busy washing cars on Saturday. Thank you for your support. The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. at S.1.U.C. There will be a meeting for those interested in helping with Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. at S.I.U.C. Thursday evening will be a busy one. The Stewards and Choir will meet at 7 p.m. fol- lowed by John Brown present- ing his slides of Zambia at 8 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a safe and happy long weekend! All At Guaranteed Low Prices UNITED CARPET? Largest Carpet Selection in Scugog Township and a member of the largest carpet buying group in Canada BR ara HOMESTEAD by Ballard & Carnegie o HWY. 7A EAST - PORT PERRY 985-2451 or 985-2157 . FAMOUS " Levolor® BLINDS VERTICALS « VENETIANS PLEATED SHADES - Church and Sunday School this week will be held in Epsom Churchat11l a.m. A reminder of the euchre in Utica Hall this Friday starting at8 p.m. A belated happy birthday to Rebecca Aked who was nine years old last Thursday. On Saturday afternoon Grandma Jane, mother Alison, sister Cas- sandra and four of her friends celebrated with Rebecca at Cul- len Gardens for dinner. Earlier in the day Cassandra attended a birthday party for her friend Emily Potier at Greenbank. It was with a great deal of Florence Ashton The Ladies Bible Class held their regular monthly meeting at the home of the president, Al- dine Wick on Wednesday eve- ning. It was good to have a turn- out of 11 people. The meeting opened with the singing of "Pass Me Not, O Gen- tle Savior". Scripture reading Psalm 37 vs. 1-9 was read b Joan Knight, followed with prayer. Aldine's meditation was titled "The Tide Will Come". The hymm "Living for Jesus" was sung. Sheila Parrott was in charge of the program. She read a poem "Just We Two and Mem- ories", also sharing with us two different readings "Women" and "The Difference Christ Makes in Your Friendships" by Fugeina Price. Sheila closed the meeting with prayer. Lovely re- freshments were served by the hostess. The June meeting will be held at Bernice Gardner's home. Happy birthday and best wishes to a fine gentleman, Dr. John McKinney (Doc) of Brook- lin who celebrated his 90th birthday last Saturday. An "open house" was held in his honor, at the Lodge Hall in Brooklin, where many, many friends and relatives from far and near gathered to wish him well on this happy occasion. A delicious luncheon was served by the Rebecca Lodge ladies. A roast beef dinner was later en- joyed by all the family mem- bers. In the afternoon, a friend of the family entertained on the piano with singing, etc. Even Dr. John joined her with the singing. So it was a fun time for one and all as they shared to- gether on this joyous celebra- tion. Thank you Dr. McKinney for letting us share with you. Don't forget Tuesday, May 17 15 the Brooklin Horticultural sadness this week hearing of the passing of Gail (McCartney) Harper. Our sympathy and prayers for Gordon and chil- dren in their bereavement. Ser- vices were held on Friday from the Chapel of Low & Low. Lorne and Eileen Slute at- tended an open house on Satur- day afternoon in honor of Dr. McKinney's 90th birthday. This was held at the Oddfellow's Hall in Brooklin. On Sunday the Slutes travelled to Cook- stown to visit with son Brian and family. Mrs. Crosier and Eileen Slute attended the O.A.S.T. dinner Sunderland on Wednesday. I've been a little remiss in re- porting certain news and for this I also blame others. Often I say to my neighbors, is there anything new and they say, "I don't think so." . I have just learned that a family of four have moved from our midst. Not just recently but a couple of months ago. Best of luck to Duncan, Bronwyn, Dane Society Plant Auction at 6:30 p-m. in Grass Park in downtown Brooklin. Plan to attend if you can, as there is always a wide variety of plants for sale. If you could put up a few extra plants and seedlings to bring to the sale, all the better. With the rain we have had, it will make digging an easier job for you. Speaking of rain, if Tuesday is rainv. the sale will be held on Thursday, May 19. Same place and same time. Just a little tidbit that I read in a local paper last week that I = Flowers can be picked up and Emma Syvret who have moved to Brooks, Alberta where Duncan was able to find work. I understand that Mark Bazarin has also moved out there where he will be employed by an oil company. Anyone who ordered flowers from Epsom School may pick them up this Thursday at the school between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. If you wish to order more, this may be done at that time. Peter and Georgina Sutcliffe were at the Environmental Fair in Oshawa on Saturday show- ing their recycled tires, made into mats, etc. Look for them this coming fall as they will be appearing on TV "Helping Hands for the Environment." Unfortunately we don't receive Rogers Cable in Utica. Drop in for a visit this Satur- day as I plan to recycle some of ~ my belongings by selling them to someone else. I understand that Eileen Mole also will have a yard sale this weekend. Plant Auction on May 17 will share with you. J* "akes one back a few years - 126 years ago, to be exact. This is a news item from the Thursday, May 6, 1869 edition of the Whitby Chronicle. Alexander Wilson, Jr. has opened the new brick Wilson House Hotel at Ashburn. Also, Mr. Walker of Ashburn has pat- ented a new twin plow which he demonstrated at the Claremont and Whitby fairs. They have certainly come a long way in the last 125 years with the huge farm equipment they use today. Yard sale May 21 Sandifor Attention Robinglade neigh- bors. Don't forget our 2nd annu- al neighborhood yard sale this coming Saturday, May 21 (rain date Sunday, May 22). There will be an advertisement in this week's paper. Tracy Evans has kindly looked after this for us. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - however, don't forget the early birds. This year about 20 homes plan to participate. Last year was a great success for about 15 homes, so get all that "good stuff" but for next weekend. Many people would like to send sincere congratulations to Gretyl Cameron from Robin- glade Estates in Seagrave. Gre- tyl played one of the leading roles in the musical "Nun- sense," performed by the Oshawa Little Theatre. I under- stand that Gretyl was absolute- ly fabulous and everyone that went thoroughly enjoyed them- selves...32 people attended from the Church of the Ascen- sion in Port Perry and they all had the same opinion "A-1 job Gretyl." Can't wait for your next performance. Happy birthday wishes this week to Paul Cooke and Brett Puckrin. Seagrave Church News Please note that the Seagrave Sunday School anniversary will be held May 29 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Beaulah Buchwald, a ventriloquist with her puppets. The Seagrave Church annual yard sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11 at Len and Betty Somerville's home. Any donations are great- ly appreciated for this worthy cause and we will have more in- Br mation soon as to who to call, etc. Please call Diane Cooke with news next week at 985-3722. 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