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10- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 6, 1996 > PORT PERRY STAR "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R URAL RoorTs Euchre on Feb. 14 Congregational meeting Feb. 18 -- Utica & Epsom Church and Sunday School this week will be held in Utica Church at 9:30 a.m. Ken and Beth Catherwood will be the ald, R. Henderson, Jim Scott, John McCoy and Dave Crisp. Barbara and Rose Evans at- tended the funeral of Ray Doble on Monday from Zephyr Mis- sionary Church. We are glad to report that Rodney Ashenhurst is home from hospital. We are all "pull- ing" for you Rodney. Congratulations to Elden and Anita Evans on the birth of a wee daughter, Saturday, Feb. 3. "Amanda Brooke" is a little sis- ter for Justin. Friends of a former Bethesda boy, Earl Dobson, were sad- dened to hear of his passing last Here we are well into Febru- ary - a unique month. Besides being the shortest month of the year we have in February, Groundhog Day, Heart Month, Pancake Tuesday, Valentine's Day, White Cane Month, and Sauerkraut Month, and we usu- ally have the most fiendish weather of the winter. But - let us be of good cheer folks - it won't be too long till spring now! Every day is a little life, so live it to the full; living only for the best, the good, the beautiful; spreading only gracious words that comfort, help, and bless; thinking only lovely thoughts of Nestleton by shine are on the way to you. They're filled with pleasant memories and much affection too. And with these warm and sunny thoughts, come wishes as bright as flowers - say hello, and spend the day brightening up Janice MacKenzie. Katie Mairs played for the service. After church service the lengthy congregational meeting was held in the Sunday School Room commencing with a lovely pot luck luncheon. A long busi- ness period closed the congrega- tional meeting with Rev. David Shearman, chairman, and Jean Williams acting as secretary. Nestleton Presbyterian Church On a sunny but very cold Sun- day, Rev. Wm. Fairley was in the pulpit for the regular service in Nestleton Presbyterian Church. The ushers were Oliver greeters Thursday. The fi 1 held health and hapu: Veo your hours! Rohrer and Graham Ham, and inister" nhggay. Lae suneral was he ealth and happiness. Yes! Kve- . Joyce Taylor was organist. The - Joh : ; . . y y g an mister's Office hy avail ablo from Streetsville on Saturday, ry dayis alittle life, so make the Nestleton United Church Sunday School class was taught on a drop-in basis to meet mem- bers of the community in an in- formal atmosphere at Tim Hor- ton's in Uxbridge on Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. and Friday from . 10to1la.m. The U.C.W. will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Epsom Church, beginning at 1 p.m. with non-fattening dessert and refreshments. The roll call word is "heart." Anne Capon who is the area co-ordinator for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for Ontario will be the guest Feb. 3, he was in his 61st year. Our sympathy to his sister Jeannette Stearman, Cloyne and family as well as his other relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stear-- man, Elva Kerry's brother of Ed- monton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 2. Mark Kerry attended the open house in their honor. Visitors with Ruth Ashton this past week were grandsons Paul and Bradley Ashton of Oakwood, great-granddaughter most of it,; even though you can- not make the broken pieces fit; keep on trying patiently and you'll come through. A Salute To Women Woman was made from the rib of man. She was not created from his head - to top him - nor from his feet - to be stepped on - she was made from his side to be equal to him - from beneath his arm - to be protected by him - near his heart - to be loved by him. God made the woman for the man, and for the good and On Sunday, Feb. 4, Fifth Sun- day after Epiphany. Wilma Wotten was the greeter at the door Richard MacKenzie was the Scripture reader from 1 Co- rinthians 2: 1-16 and Matthew 5: 13-20. The minister Rev. David Shearman spoke "Minimize Your Gifts" an interesting mes- sage. The Nestleton trio sang "The Lord's My Shepherd" with Car- ol Mairs on the piano. Regenia, Shirley and Katie sang the love- by Dorothy Lee. Responsive Psalm reading was from Psalm 112, and St. Matthew 12. Rev. Fairley spoke on the top- ic "Love." Greater love hath no man that he would lay down his life for his friend. We should be able to see the good and the evil, and worship a God of love. The Annual Congregational meeting will be held Sunday, Feb. 18 following church service and lunch. The World Day of Prayer will ! "Vicki and her mother Heather increase ofthe world. ly old piece with great feeling. be held thi t Nestleton speaker. All Jods ee welcome. Ashton, Ken and Beth Cather- (Tennyson) Offering taken by Richard and United Church 247.30 om. eto 1idren of all ages are in wood of Oshawa and Martha For Those Ill : td to meet at Epsom Church on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon of tobogganing. The Oshawa Whitby Fair Board are holding a euchre for a fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in Utica Hall starting at 8 p.m. sharp. Price is $3 which will include good prizes as well as a good lunch. All euchre . players are welcome. Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources proudly presents "Away we go with An- nie & Moe A Day At School" on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. at Uxbridge Arena - Community Centre. Tickets are $4 and are available at the Quaker Pharmacy or Ra- dio Shack. Fun for all kids (10 and under) and adults. For more information call Andrea at 852-4175 or Barb at 852- 5411. The Utica Community Day- care are holding their annual meeting on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. The annual meeting of Ep- som-Utica United Church was held on Sunday. Those leaving the board, Don Asling, Gail Ker- ry, Arnold Kerry, Dale Slack and Marvin Stevenson were re- placed by Elva Kerry, Pat/John Sutherland, Shirley Baster, Jane Sobil and Maurice Tap- scott. The night of euchre and croki- nole which was held on Satur- day evening in Epsom Church was enjoyed by approx. 22 peo- ple. The numbers might have been higher but there appears to be some flu among our flock. Several families from the Uti- ca area enjoyed a week of skiing and socializing at Jay Peak in Vermont, returning home on the weekend. Those who went were the families of Ron Comp- ton, Rod McKay, Rob MacDon- Schissler and children. Thoughts as warm as sun- Seagrave How's everyone do'in with this COLD!"!??? Lots of oil truck deliveries thats for sure. Happy birthday wishes to Heather Wray, Chad Kearns, Shenna Beau- champ, Donna Kent, Carolyn Coleman and Keith Puckrin and to anyone else who we've missed! Sympathy of the communi- ty is expressed to Len and Betty Somerville and family in the death of Len's sister Mae Blakely, formerly of Greenbank, who died Jan. 31. Her funeral was this past Saturday. Many Seagrave people will remember Don and Eileen Sanderson and family who lived in Mariposa Estates several years ago. Don died suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 'Unity service is on February 11 30. His funeral was on Fri- day in Courtice. Sympathy is extended to his wife and fam- ily. Church news: Rev. Shep- herds sermon on Sunday was "Liberty and Freedom" and "You are the Salt of the Earth" and "The light of the World." Lawrence Nicholls gave a report on the Presby- tery meeting held on Jan. 17 at Trinity United Church in Omemee. The choir sang the anthem "The Lord's My Shepherd I'll Not Want." Cof- fee hour followed the service. Next Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. there will be a Christian Unity service at Emmanual Pentecostal Church for alle congregations of Scugog Township. Everyone is invit- ed. That's all for this week - re- member to wrap up warm! Block Parents are reminded to keep the signs posted in a visable place when you are home especially in this ex- treme cold weather - we wouldn't want to see little ones out in the cold if in trou- ble, lost, locked out of their homes etc. Please call Ann Sandiford at 985-9440 with your contri- bution of next week's col- umn. rr Prince Albert Sympathy is sxtended to a number of families in our community. Phyllis Holman passed away at the Stratha- ven Lifecare Centre in Bow- manville leaving two daugh- ters, Jacqueline and Patricia and their families. Grace Cherrie passed away in Port Perry Hospital. Daughter Eileen and Terry Hodgins, also grandchildren Kevin and Heather, and two great-grandchildren. Sym- pathy to Kay Walker and family on the death of hus- band Bob on Saturday. On Sunday, Jan. 28, Rev. Blain MacLeod of the Cana- dian Bible Society was the guest speaker at the Prince Albert United Church. Rev. MacLeod gave some very in- teresting information on his work and the number of bibles being sent all over the world. He also travels to a number of these countries. The choir under the leader- ship of organist Beth Willes sang a lovely anthem. At the close of the service a pot luck was enjoyed before the annual meeting. The weekly euchre had 13 tables. The winners for the evening were Edna Manns, Alma Manns, Merle St. John, Stan Manns, Elsie Pogue, Isobel McCully. Lucky draws were won by Jack Cook, James Emerton, Minnie Martin. Lone hand series Heidi Kreig with 21 lone hands. The Christian Reform School Board are to be con- gratulated on the fine new school they have put up and the children are now enjoy- ing. It is a fine addition to Prince Albert. Sympathy extended Big Sisters of North Durham February 10 - 17, 1996 Centennial Lanes - Port Peny