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12- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 31,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R STORT Dil STA URAL Roots / @ + 1 Hy J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR More than 500 Sparks, Brownies and their leaders took part in a Fun Day Revel at Camp Adenac, located near Purple Hill in Scugog Township last Saturday. The kids took part in a variety of activities and games during the afternoon. Above are a few of the girls from the 1st Raglan Brownles, from left, Heather Genore, Katie-Lynn Duke, Kimberly Moffatt and Lesley MacAvelia. Flower Festival June 11 | ml [oY (=a Tez 1%121 {012 I have the euchre results for you this week. Ten tables were played at the euchre party on Thursday evening. Ladies first prize Jean John- ston, Second Erma Wood and third Ruth Smith. Mens first prize went to Gord Greig, second Harold Fisher and third Lloyd Smith. 50/50 draw won by Bill Collins. Lone hands Helen Brown and Gord MacDonald. Lucky door prize winer Pete Gall. Next euchre is scheduled for Thursday, June 30. On Sunday, May 22, John Ross and Scott Lennox, sons of Nadia and John Lennox were baptized at morning worship. Transfer of memberships by certificate from other churches were Nadia and John Lennox, Bill and Allison McIntosh, Mary Flynn and Ian Riehl. Re- freshments were served in the lower hall following the service. The Lord's supper will be cel- ebrated on Sunday, June 12. Time of serviceis 10 a.m. Tickets are available for sale for the Flower Festival to be held on Saturday, June 11. Those people who enjoy making floral arrangements are asked to come to the church on Friday, June 10 to create their own de- sign. Also, those who have plen- ty of flowers in their gardens are asked to donate, so they will have a good variety to work with. Tickets are $5 each. This event takes place at Burns Church from 10 am - 4 p.m. June 11. All floral displays will be for sale by silent auction. Re- freshments and door prizes. Last Wednesday evening Brooklin Horticultural Society met at 'the United Church, Brooklin. This was the first flower show this season, which brought out many members with their lovely entries for the show table. There was a total of 107 entries. Overall it was an excellent show, but with the cool weather, there were very few vegetable entries. Special awards went to Ken Powell for his fine tulip specimen. Best decorative went to Norma In- gleton for design with spring flowers. Best houseplant (other than African Violet) was won by Audrey Young. Best African Vi- olet in the show was entered by Marg Beath. Our Congratula- tions! One of the main features of the evening was a beautiful slide presentation and interest- ing commentary by James Mathias, a society member. He specializes in underwater pho- tography, and has travelled to many exotic locations in the world, i.e. New Guinea, Egypt, Costa Rica, New Zealand and the British Columbia coast. He Strawberry Supper on Scugog Island The Golden Slippers will be playing at the Breadalbane Church in Utica on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. They will be performing at Cullen Gardens on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Don't forget the Canoe the Nonquon will take place on Sat- urday, June 4. Good luck to all participants, organizers and volunteers! The Hospital Auxiliary needs knitters especially for baby out- fits. They provide the wool so if you can knit for them contact Bonnie at 985-7426. Scugog Island United Church The Grace U.C.W. capably conducted the service on Sun- day morning. Their theme was "Volunteering, Helping Others and Helping Hands." Florence has printed a book ti- tled,"Images of Our Underwa- ter World" which features many of the exotic pictures he has tak- en in his travels. Looking at all the pictures with these under- water creatures of the sea really left his audience spellbound. It was a real treat for all those present. Perhaps some of our readers have seen his work on display at the McLaughlin Li- brary in Oshawa, this past week. The iris show is scheduled to be held at Burns Church on Monday, June 13. All we need is some warm weather to bring those blooms on. The Eleanor Knight group of the W.M.S. will meet at the home of Florence Ashton on Wednesday evening of this week. All for this week folks! Fralick and Joan Aldred sang two ducts and the Choir sang two anthems. Refreshments and fellowship followed the ser- vice. We welcomed our friends from Manchester United Church. The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, May 31 at 1:30 p.m. at S.1.U.C. The Scugog Island Men's Chorus will meet again on Tues- day,May31lat7 p.m. The Grace U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 p.m. for aluncheon at Rita Han- sen's. Bring alawn chair. The Head U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. on June 1 at the home of Lucille Gray on Scugog Line 3, 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 12. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, June2at7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, June3 at6 p.m. A special service called , "We thank God for Rainbows" is planned for Sunday, June 5 at 9:45 a.m. to celebrate the end of the Sunday School and Youth Year 1993-1994. The Youth Group and Sunday School chil- dren will be participating in the service. The Sunday School chil- dren will also be receiving their awards so please plan to attend. The Sunday School children are Cloggers meet Wednesdays Albert Putsey There will be a meeting of the Caesarea Community Hall Board this Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Everyone welcome. As we enter a new month we see it full of activities. June 7 at the hall - Crime prevention lec- ture 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Cloggers meet every Wednes- day at the hall 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Looney Bin meets every Thursday at the hall 9:30 a.m. tolla.m. ~ Tuesday, June 7 - Pine Ridge Garden Club meeting 8 p.m. - Nestleton Hall. Saturday, June 11 - L.S.R.A. (Regatta) baseball game. Scu- gog Firefighters Association vs. Durham Police Association. Nestleton diamond 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25 - Regatta and Hall Board Canada Fire- works at the hall - 7:30 p.m. You can be sure we'll have a better time this year. We also throw in Father's Day June 19 and the first day of summer around the 21st. I was speaking to Lawrence Malcolm this week about the shuffle board association held every Wednesday afternoon 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Black- stock Arena. They held a free night last Wednesday and are now ready for membership. It costs $25 for the season and everything is supplied. They would like to see a full court membership. Come on out and see Lawrence or one of the other custodians and see how much reminded to bring a bathrobe and tea towel for Biblical cos- tumes and Pre-K. Children please bring a stuffed animal to assist "Noah". It would be help- ful if the children could arrive at 9:30 a.m. to allow time to get in costume. The Picnic Shelter looks great. Thanks to the super workers for a job well done! There will be a special Outdoor Service and Dedication of the Picnic Shelter on Sunday, June | Jeffrey [i Our sympathy to family of Mr. James Jones who was laid to rest last week especially to his wife Clara and daughter Shirley and his four sisters. Church on Sunday was at Utica in charge of the choir as Rev. J. Burton was attending conference in Toronto. Norman Tucker told the children's story. Picnic on fun it is. It's not hard work as they have the playing surface well waxed. I had a call this week from a Mr. Orr who asked me to ex- press my views on the contro- versy between Mr. Gorden Get- tins and our councillor Dave Dietlein about basement apart- ments. As I know Dave is sub- mitting a rebuttal to Gord in a paper this week I feel I should stay mum at present but will voice my controversial opinion in next weeks issue of this paper either as an editorial or in my column. I thank Mr. Orr for hav- ing placed such a high value of respect for my opinions. It's quite a compliment. L.S.R.A. (Regatta) held their annual yard sale under the blos- soms of the flowering crab apple trees this weekend and between the rain drops we saw and ser- viced customers. We thank you all who donated items and those who came, especially those who purchased articles. We are glad we held it here because of the rain and the two car garage. Our thanks to the committee and all our supporters. Have you noticed at Putsey Park last Wednesday a latter set was added to the playground equipment. This is for youths eight to 12 years. The township is going to supply us with two benches and then the P.A.R.K. association is going to build a sandbox. The L.S.R.A. will re- fiirbish the required sand. Have fun kids, but don't destroy your equipment. A leather coat was taken by error at the time of the Pine Ridge Garden Club smorgas- bord dinner at Nestleton Hall which had car keys in the pock- et. We ask you to please come forth and receive your proper coat. I have made the same mis- take myself with two coats the same shape, size and color. Please check your black leather coat and call Kathy at 986-4771. July 3 12 at 9:45 a.m. Lunch will be provided and games for the chil- dren. So bring your lawn chairs and plan on a great time of wor- ship and fellowship! Mark your calendars for a Strawberry Supper on Sunday, July 3 at the Scugog Island Hall. Settings are at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. For pastoral care, please call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week! June 5 Alexis Bradbury of Victoria Corners was with her great- grandma Ruth Ashton one day last week. Several from the area attend- ed the spring anniversary ser- vice at Pine Grove Church. Sa- die Johnson brought her seniors band to play for the service. All were pleased that Laura Gibson was able to be with them. Mrs. Gerald Hill of Poplar Hill (near London) visited Beth Wilson and the Tapscotts for a few days recently as Kelly want- ed to take part in the school con- cert at Greenbank. Pat Eaton and friend from I~ - oquois Falls visited Ray and. Turnto Page 17 ] 7! i |