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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 28, 1996 - 21 > PORT PERRY STAR R URAL RoorTs Folk Music Society closes out another season Several families from the Greenbank congregation joined in worship at Seagrave United Church on Sunday to celebrate their Sunday School Anniver- sary. With superintendent George Hill in charge it was a service of singing, led by Chris- topher Shaw, and special music by the choir. Guest speakers were Lori Ward, Diane Pelletier and Jan Robinson, who spoke about their part in 'Equip 96 Conference in Burlington. Charlene Shepherd spoke on "Good Books." A social hour fol- lowed. Next Sunday will be Green- bank Sunday School Anniver- sary and the children are in charge of the service, also the Puppets will entertain. We in- vite all former Sunday School students and teachers to join in the special day as part of our Centennial Year. The service begins at 11 a.m. and a social hour will follow. Would the Utica & Epsom Upcoming Events: This Wednesday, May 29 there will be a euchre in Uti- ca Hall starting at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Sunday, June 2, Church service will be held in Utica at 9:30 a.m. with Shirley Baster providing worship leadership as John and Heather will be attending Toronto Conference. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. will be the annual decoration ser- vice at Breadalbane Presby- terian Church in Utica. Tuesday, June 4 will be the regular Utica Hall Board meeting in the hall starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9 will be the celebration of the 125th An- niversary of Utica United Church combined with the annual decoration service for Hillman and Kendall ceme- teries. This is to be held at 2 p.m. and will have Rev. Edith Ann Shanz as guest speaker and will feature the Epsom-Utica United Church choir. Did you know? - that the Epsom-Utica Pastoral Charge began in 1876? To- gether with Greenbank, it was known as the Reach Cir- cuit and the first minister was Rev. George Richardson. He received $300 (salary); $250 (food/lodging); $36 (wood); $6 (horse shoeing); $60 (horse keep); $15 (inci- dentals). Total $666. This is an invitation for all to come and celebrate. Please note that there will be no morning service. A special thank you to those neighbours who baked, donated items or time for the yard sale held by the Utica Hall Board on Saturday. Church celebrates They were blessed with ex- cellent weather and made a tidy profit for upcoming reno- vations. Credit for this event goes to Judy MacSween and Georgina Sutcliffe who were the organizers. Donations came from as far away as Udora and were really appre- ciated. Hillis and Carol Wilbur at- tended the wedding on Sat- urday of Cathy Pavlik and Rob Mitchell which was held in the Church at the Scugog Museum and the reception which was held at the Polish Hall in Oshawa. - Congratulations to David and Barbara Simmonds on the birth of a new grandson. Jennifer and Philip Wilson are the proud parents of Jef- fery. Congratulations to Ross and Barbara Evans and Wendy and Brian Meek who were celebrating anniversar- ies last week. Dorothy Munro would like to thank the canvassers of the Epsom district for their support and the community for their generosity on behalf of the Cancer Society can- vass. Several former Bethesda neighbours. journeyed to Markham on Sunday to wish Mrs. Mary Ingleton a very happy 80th birthday. Bethesda-Reach Women's Institute took in the Blue Jay's ball game on Saturday afternoon as part of the early celebration of 100 years of W.1. The official celebration will be held in Stoney Creek - Hamilton in June, 1997. The provincial president of Onta- rio, Mrs. Marg Harris of Ker- wood, Ontario, threw the opening pitch. Approximate- ly 2,000 W.I. members were in attendance. Recent visitors with Ruth Ashton were Monique Saun- ders and son Kyle, Alan and Joyce Ashton, Sandra Ludy- ka and children Elsa and An- drew. It's golfing season once more so please, if you have news for the column, please give me a call before Sunday evening. Greenbank by Shirley Lee U.C.W. please help with the lunch? . It is with sadness we report the death of Rev. Jack Roundell who passed away last Thursday after a short illness in Pem- broke Hospital. Willie and Betty Stone, Mur- ray and Shirley Lee attended the memorial service which was held last Friday from Caloin United Church Pembroke. Congratulations to Trevor and Allison Till on the safe arri- val of their wee baby daughter, another granddaughter for Glen and Mary Jean Till. The Lions Club are running their second annual Golf Com- petition starting on June 1 at Country Acres Driving Range on Highway 7A west of Port Perry. First prize will be $1,000 with 44 other prizes. If you wish to join in the fun contact any Greenbank Lions Club member for rules and tickets or call 985- 3723. Last Saturday evening was the last performance of another successful year for the Green- bank Folk Music Society who have held once a month musical evening in Greenbank Hall since last September. Congrat- ulations to everyone on a year of great entertainment and that every concert was a sellout is a credit to those who work to make this possible. The Lions Club of Greenbank are pleased to sponsor Ryan McBride this summer who is playing fastball with Port Perry Merchants Bantam team. We hope Ryan and his teammates have a successful year. On Wednesday, June 19 the Greenbank Lions Club will be holding the second annual "Community Volunteer Award" evening when the Lloyd and Marion Lee Plaque will be awarded. If you wish to attend this evening call 985-8298 or 985-3723 for tickets as soon as possible as there is only 60 tick- ets available. A wine and cheese social hour will follow. If you are interested in being Canoe the Nonquon Hope everyone enjoyed the sunny weather over the week-_ end. The Island folks seemed to keep busy with yard sales and the Scugog Music Festival. It was interesting seeing shots of our museum on the news Sun- day evening. n't forget the 28th Annual Canoe the Nonquon on Satur- day, June 1. Registration forms and pledge sheets are available. Come out and support our Scu- gog Shores Museum. The Sunday Evening Musi- cales will begin Sunday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Head Memo- rial Church on the museum grounds. As usual they will be having experienced entertain- ers. The programs are new and different featuring different artists and performers each week. Scugog Island United Church Last week the Stewards laid sod around the south side of the church. Saturday they were again busy. This time they put down a hard surface under the picnic shelter and the south driveway and installed a sand box. Now we are ready for our upcoming Country Jamboree. Special thanks to the men for their hard work and for the la- dies who provided refresh- ments. On Sunday the service was a Celebration of Pentecost and during Sunday School the chil- dren enjoyed a birthday party to celebrate the church's birthday. The choir sang a beautiful an- Scugo island by them called "River in Judea." We were also pleased to have our orchestra with us. Thanks to Bonnie Bell, Edna Beckett, Doug Barber, Bob Cawker and Doreen Adam for sharing your talents with us. The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. The High School Supper Club will meet on Tuesday, May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, May 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Grace U.C.W. will be in charge of the service on Sunday, June 2 at 9:45 a.m. Elaine Bar- ber will be at the Bay of Quinte Conference. Bob Heayn will be our guest speaker. There will be a time of fellowship and refresh- ments following the service. part of the street sale in Green- bank to be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, would you call Lydia Doble at 985-3723 as she is try- ing to organize this event. Results from the euchre party last Friday evening held in Greenbank Hall are as follows: Ladies - Doris Evans, Mary Dru- ary, Verna Draper. Men: Cliff Rodd, Earla Stanfield and Doris Hill. Draw prizes went to Doris Hill, Mary Jean Till and Jean Rodd. The next euchre will be June 21 at 8 p.m. in the hall. Doris and Harry Hill are hap- py to announce the safe arrival of their new granddaughter, a first child for daughter Earla and Doug Stanfield of Oshawa. Mrs. Margaret Couperth- waite attended the 90th birth- day drop in for Mr. Hardy Noble on Sunday which was held at the home of his son David, north of Uxbridge. Sympathy is sent to the fami- ly and friends of Bob Wilson of Uxbridge who died on the week- end. Bob has been the caretaker of Greenbank Cemetery for many years and grew up in the village. Thought for the week: Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due. Saturday Grace U.C.W. please take note. The Grace U.C.W. will meet for lunch at Haugens on Wednesday, June 5. The Elders have planned a fun evening for us on Saturday, June 8. A Country Jamboree will be held at Scugog Island United Church at 6 p.m. All ages welcome! Chili and hot dogs will be served! Pot luck sal- ads and desserts greatly appre- ciated! Bring your lawn chairs and dress to a western theme! There will be entertainment provided. There will be a service of Com- munion on Sunday, June 9 at 9:45a.m. Wanted: men and women at Scugog Island United Church to plan activities for the children during workshop services dur- ing June, July and August. If you can help please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board. A planning meeting for Vaca- tion Bible School was held last week. Please note the new dates for VBS - Aug. 19 and 22! Mark your calendars now. If you are able to help please contact Mar- garet Ann Lamb, Laura Burnett or Elaine Barber. Lost and found: a navy coat was taken by mistake at the hot luncheon on May 4 at Scugog Is- land United Church. If you have the wrong coat, please call Flor- ence at 985-9346 to straighten this problem out. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. EE EE ET