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22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 23, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" > PORT PERRY STAR € R RAL IRooTs Miss your family photo at church? Try again May 2 The Sunday School children began the church service at Greenbank United Church on Sunday by singing A.B.C., and the Choir's ministry in music was, "That Old Time Religion" with Roberta Baird Singing the lead. Rev. Shepherd's sermon was on Rogation Sunday when in ancient times the priests and parishoners went about bless- ing the farms and fields, he also included Environmental Sunday which is a more recent celebration of Earth Day. The children's story was given by Julianna Lee who told them about the 30 hour famine that that the 13 teens, two leaders and Rev. Shepherd were doing. Itis their way of raising money to be sent to countries where it is common not to have any- thing to eat for longer periods. Next Sunday, the United Church Women will be in charge of the 11:15 a.m. church service, with special speaker Jackie Guthrie. There will be a 100 years of retrospect and special music by the ladies choir. A social time will follow the service, so if you are a for- mer member of Ladies Aid, Womens Association, W.M.S. or U.C.W. we would enjoy see- ing you at this Centennial Service. On Sunday, May 5 the Youth Group are having a cen- tennial breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the church basement. This includes pancakes, muffins, coffee and more and all this for days gone by price of 50 cents. On Friday, May 3 the Greenbank Church Centennial Committee is pre- senting a musical concert at the Church of local area talent. There are only 350 tickets available for this event which will be an outstanding evenings' entertainment. Tickets are free. Greenbank The sympathy of the com- munity to Bruce and Shirley Leask on the death of their brother-in-law Murray Gibson of Port Perry. Congratulations to Paul Chang on winning a poster contest recently. His subject was anti-racism and this accomplishment won him a computer and he was featured on C.F. T.O. news. Don't forget the Lions' Club are catering at Ken Toms farm sale in Stouffville on Saturday, April 26 and they can use help to make sandwiches at the hall on Friday or on Saturday. Call Larry at 985-3723 if you can help. The Greenbank Lions Club will be presenting the second annual "Community Volunteer Award" to a deserving Greenbank area resident on June 19. The winners' name will join the 1995 winner (Jean Hunter) on the "Lloyd and Marion Lee Community Volunteer" plaque on this date. If you would like to nominate someone for this community recognition, please forward a recommendation summary to Box 183, Greenbank P.O. All correspondence will be received in strictest confi- dence. Everyone is encouraged to forward nominations. Tickets are now available for the Charley Farquharson and Catherine McKinnon Concert at the church on Sept. 22. There are only 350 tickets and it is pre-sale only. They are going fast, so contact Rodd at 985-8298, or Willie 985- 7712 or any member of the Centennial Committee. Did you miss the family photos for the Church Centennial Directory? Another chance May 2 from 3:30 p.m. Please call Kim 985- 2522 by April 28 if you are interested. Sympathy is extended to " Muriel Gibson and family on the death of her brother-in- law Frank Gibson of Coboconk whose funeral was held on Saturday. There will be a cleaning bee at Greenbank Church on Friday, April 2 starting at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome for a buzzing good time. The next euchre at Greenbank Hall will be this Friday evening, April 26 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Thought for the week: Apologizing for a nasty remark is like trying to unscramble an egg. Tai-chi helps exercise ~ Lots of events springing up Spring Events The Grace U.C.W. will be holding their Annual Hot Luncheon on Saturday, May 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scu- gog Island United Church. The Head U.C.W. will be sponsoring an Annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 3 p.m at the Scugog Island Hall. There will be demonstrations of tatting, folk art, quilting, antique wood- en cars and toys, spinners and paint point. Enjoy a cup of tea and have your fortune read. There will be a display of table- cloths and the usual "second time around" table and "looney jars." The Community Nursing Home and Villa will be holding their Annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in both buildings. Their theme this year is "Sail into Spring." The Hospital Auxiliary has plans well underway for their Silent Auction to be held at the hospital on Friday, May 10 from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendars now. You won't want to miss this event! Scugog Shores Museum Village The Scugog Shores Museum will be hosting an event called "Antiques on the Go" on Sun- day, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry. Local experts will be on hand to identify your family treasures. Find out how old they really are and learn how to care for them. For more infor- mation call 985-3589. Scugog island by . The museum will also be holding a series of eight Herbal Workshops on each Tuesday evening in May and June from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Head Memorial Church on the museum grounds. Registration is due May 1. For registration and fur- ther information call Daniel Robert at 985-3589. The Spring Yard and Plant Sale will be held on Monday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendars now! Scugog Island United Church The Men's Dinner which was held last Monday evening at Poggy's Place was a success. Gord, Pat and Laurie served a great roast beef dinner. Dan Robert from the museum kept the fellows guessing articles from the past. The most knowl- edgeable was Bob Cawker who received a prize. Everyone else had a good time. We will be planning another dinner for this fall. Members of the Senior Choir and their spouses were honored guests of the High School Sup- per Club last Thursday evening. The church basement was deco- rated and a delicious roast beef dinner was served by the high school youth with the help of their leaders Anne Chilling- worth, Doris Sims and Elaine Barber. The members of the choir were pleased and would like to thank the high school youth for the wonderful eve- ning! The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. ' The High School Supper Club will meet on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Moms and Tots continue to meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, April 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Grace U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. at the home of Joan Aldred. Coffee Hour will be held fol- lowing the service on Sunday, May 5. A service of Communion will be held at the Nursing Home on Sunday,May5at 3 p.m. The Elders will meet on Sun- day, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at S.I1.U.C. The Sunday School and Sup- port Group will meet on Mon- day,May6 at6:30 p.m. The Congregational Meeting will be held on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week! the body, and mind Every Thursday at 2 p.m. at Epsom Church, Paul Baster will introduce interested peo- ple to Tai Chi a non-impact ex- ercise of the East that stretch- es and limbers mind and body. If anyone is interested in an evening session contact Paul at 852-7433 and he will try to fitin a time if enough are inter- ested. Tickets are available for the United Church's barbecue beef supper in Utica Hall this Fri- day, April 26. Save $2 by get- ting them ahead of time. I have tickets as do most members of the church board (985-7564). They can also be picked up at Utica Farm Equipment. Utica Hall Board have teamed up with Epsom Public School to raise money by host- ing a pot luck supper and dance on Saturday, May 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Tickets are $25 couple and may be obtained from Rod cKay - 985-7493, Dale Slack - 985-0716, Debbie McCoy - 985-0490 or Epsom School - 985-7250. There will be a limit- ed number sold. Utica Community Daycare are holding a yard sale on May 4 and donations may be left at Utica Church over the week- end of April 27 and 28. Contact Carolyn Beelby, John Warner or Rev. Burton. Church and Sunday School this week, April 28, will be held in Epsom starting at 9:30 a.m. Congratulations to Darlene Christie on her prize winning "Utica & Epsom song, which is yet unnamed. The prize money has been do- nated to the Vacation Bible School which will be held this summer. Darlene was among those who took part in the church's song writing contest which was held recently. There were 11 tables of eu- chre played in the hall last Wednesday with the following winners: Ladies first - Ruth Skinner, second - Caroline Haugh, third - Ruth Gimblett. Men's first - Elsie Pogue, Vio- let Linton was second and third was Clare Vernon. Door prizes: Janet Vernon, Janet Milford, Milt Anderson, Ed Skinner. Gord Smith won the 50/50 draw. There will be an- other euchre in two weeks, Wednesday, May 1. A community baby shower for Donna and Jeff Ireland and baby Brett will be held at Keith and Faye Ashton's this Sunday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Bring the family. It was good to hear that Stel- la Asling is coming along very Turnto Page 25