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aie ad _g- ' 8- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, August 9, 1995 JT "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Roots Barbecue planned URAL DAMIAN BESSIE/PORT PERRY STAR JUST DESSERTS: What's a fine feast without a heaping helping of dessert to finish it off in style? These folks were among the more than 1,000 who came out to Greenbank Friday night for the annual beef supper. The weather cleared up in time for the event, and encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the spread. Beef dinner's a huge success Ladies of the community and others, gathered at the home of Gladys Van de Walker on Sat- urday, for a bridal shower for Earla Hill. Neil and Jean Hunter visited recently with Gerry and Grace Hunter at Elliot Lake. Our annual Beef Barbecue was a great success. Weather was good, and over one thou- sand people attended. During the dinner they were enter- tained by the Outback Clog- gers, the Four Dads, and songs by Jay King and Leslie Bradley, with B. V. Byers on the key- board. The barbecue committee would like to thank everyone, who helped make it a success. Harold and Joyce Howsam spent last weekend in Pennsyl- Greenbank vania Amish Country, they toured the Hershey Chocolate Factory and visited friends in Mount Joy, Pa. Elmer and Joan Lee have re- turned from a six week tour out west. They went to the Calgary Stampede, then on to visit me Seagrave Corn roast Saturday SELL I(0 The community is invited to a shower for Melissa Lee and David Henderson this coming Friday on Aug. 18. Melissa and David will be married in the forthcoming weeks at the Port Perry Unit- ed Church. Robinglade residents are reminded that the annual corn roast this year is Satur- day, Aug. 25 with a rain date of Sunday, Aug. 26. Flyers will be in your mail- boxes this week and all par- ticipating families are re- quested to send your $10 donation around to Tracey Evans house no later than Aug. 12. This annual event has done well in past years and the organizational expenses are increasing, so your coop- eration in having your family donation in will be most ap- preciated. Men are reminded that the Seagrave Men's Group will be meeting this coming Sat- urday at the Seagrave Church. The meeting starts at 8:30 p.m. sharp and ends at 9:30 a.m. All area men are invited. That's the news for this week. For next week call me at 985-9440. friends on Vancouver Island, then up to Edmonton and re- turning home through U.S. To- tal mileage 8400 miles. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Warren McCready. He had lived in Greenbank for about twenty years. The winner of the Greenbank Lions Club SkyDome package was C. McLeod of Uxbridge and the prize includes $50 cash, din- ner at Cafe on the Green, and accommodation at SkyDome. Thanks for your support. The money raised will help fund community projects and help to- wards our $3000 pledge for the Pavilion. The Greenbank Lions Club will be meeting again at the hall on the first and third Wednes- days at 7 p.m. starting on Sept. 6. We are a service group dedi- cated to help promote local pro- Jects and are looking for new members to expand our commu- nity efforts. Phone 985-3723 for information. An application is being sub- mitted to the Ministry of Health by members of the Greenbank Hall Board to obtain funding to help promote a "healthy com- munity". The money could be used to bring in speakers on farm safety, financial planning, nutrition, fitness, child care, programs for seniors and many other topics. If you or your group would be interested in a work- shop which promotes a health 1ssue or helps prevent illness or injury, phone 985-3723 or meet at the hall on Thursday, Aug. 10 at7p.m. The Greenbank Hall is availa- ble for rentals and the booking dates are filling up for a variety of events. Phone 985-3703 to book the hall. [For next week, phone Shirley Lee 985-8926 with your news. Utica & Epsom by ili. oh This Sunday the United Church will hold a service at 10 a.m. at the home of Arnold and Gail Kerry. On Friday, Aug. 18, Utica Hall Board are having a barbe- cue, corn roast which will hope- fully be a fundraising project as well as a way for the community to come together. Cost is adults $5 and $2.50 for children. This will include hamburgers, hot dogs, corn and ice cream as well as refreshments. For tickets call Rod McKay at 985-7493, Dale Slack at 985-0716 or Georgina Sutcliffe at 985-2745. The board also plans to have a square dance in September so look forward to hearing more about that in the weeks to come. Congratulations to Irwin and Alissa Smith on the official opening of their Ocala Orchards Farm Winery. The community wishes you great success on this new venture. The Doug MacSween family have returned from a weeks va- cation spent at a cottage at Plevna, enjoying tubing, boat- ing and fishing. I enjoyed the holiday week- end with son Charlie, Sue and children in Ambherstview. On Sunday we took a tour of down- town Kingston and toured the museum ship Alexander Henry. Ruth Ashton enjoyed a visit from her grandson Bradley Ash- ton of Oakwood on Friday after- noon. Congratulations and best wishes to our most recent bride. Leanne Munro and Raymond Baker were married July 29 at Uxbridge Baptist Church. They will be making their home in Texas where Leanne is present- ly working in her chosen career of nursing and Ray will be at- tending school. Barbara and Ross Evans and Neil and Cathy Bacon and fami- ly enjoyed the Durham County Twilight Meeting and Beef Bar- becue at the farm of Frank Bar- key and family recently. The Evans family held their annual picnic at the home of Wendy and Brian Meek. The thunder showers held off and a most enjoyable afternoon oc- curred. Congratulations to the "Red" team and thank you to the committee in charge. Realizing it is a little late; however the Cancer Society committee and canvassers wish to say thank you to all who con- tributed and supported the spring canvas. It was very suc- cessful as our area surpassed its goal. Scugog island by Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable long weekend. Don't forget the Port Perry Craft and Gift Show on Sat- urday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Scugog Arena. Scugog Shores Historical Museum There will be a Victorian Garden Party on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. Refresh- ments will be served buffet style at 3 p.m. This will in- clude tea, sandwiches, as- sorted squares, lemonade, tea and coffee. There will be a draw at 4 p.m. ending with a tour of the Victorian Home. Museum hosts tea Scugog Island United Church We welcomed Manches- ter's congregation to our joint service on Sunday. We gath- ered indoors as the weather was threatening. Charlotte Pettypiece provided our min- istry of music by singing two solos accompanied by Carol Edgar. Thank you Charlotte and Carol! Lemonade and cookies were enjoyed follow- ing the service. Thank you Bonnie! Our joint outdoor services will continue at 9:45 a.m. for the month of August. Vacation Bible School will be held at Scugog Island United Church on Aug. 14, 15, 16, and 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please come at 9:15 a.m. on Monday to regis- ter. For information please call Laura at 985-7579. Plans are well underway for the Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, Aug. 27 so get your tickets by calling Bonnie at 985-7426. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week!