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VER ee Ru Mp PRR 0 a TNs aan 22- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, May 20, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" >» PORT PERRY STAR URAL IRooTs R What a beautiful weekend weatherwise the holiday was even though this area like many in southern Ontario badly needs a long and steady rainfall. the complex were busy over the weekend with the annual Rabbit Show here. Exhibitors and visi- tors came from far and near to participate in this busy event. There will be a community shower in honor of bride-to-be Tracy Hoskin next Sunday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church C.E. Room. It will take the form of a miscellaneous show- er.' A money tree will also be available. All are welcome. Congratulations to Joan and Harvey Graham on becoming grandparents with the arrival last week of a baby girl to Mark and Jennifer. Next Sunday, May 24 at noon the second annual Scugog Challenge Sailboat Race will take place at Port Perry. Of local interest is the entry of Woodwind Yachts of Nestleton. Be sure to attend and cheer your favorites on. On Saturday afternoon Don and Marjorie Green, Gerald and Joyce Kelly, and Elaine Kelly attended the memorial service held at the Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon for Gerald Junkin. Many local people will remember Gerald when he spent years in his house trailer behind Walter and Audrey Wright's home cutting lumber. The arena and other parts of Pleased to report that Nora Little is home again following a stay in Oshawa Hospital as a result of a serious fracture of her leg. I am sure that visitors will be welcome to help pass the time as she recuperates. Once again the shuffleboard season has begun with much interest with players from many points of this broad area. If you are interested in either watching or taking part, join the group at the arena on Wednesdays. On Sunday evening the musi- cales will once again begin at the Scugog Shores Museum at 7:30 p.m. The first evening will feature the Dixieland Band, Bill Barr on his harmonica and other music. The cost of admission is one big smile, however, there is a collection taken as well. There were 12 tables at the weekly Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Marie Geer, Doris Manns, Grant Bright, Gary Notenboom, Richard Potter, Wilma VanCamp and Lois Huntington. The lucky draw winners were: Edna Manns, Vivian Kidd, Lois Huntington, Audrey Mahaffy, Vivian Kidd and Merv Storie. Beginning this week every Friday at the Admiral Inn, Lindsay, ball room dancing of yesteryear will take place. Proceeds will be donated to a charity. Dancing to the music of Swing Tyme Melodies will begin at 8 p.m. with a buffet at 6:30 p.m. if you wish. This is the What beautiful weather for holida Blackstock group that is at Scugog Shores Museum each Sunday evening for the musicales. The May meeting of the O.N.O. was held at the home of Kathleen Dorrell. To start the meeting off Kathleen served a wonderful dessert which we thor- oughly enjoyed. Once again we will be spon- soring the 4-H at the fair as well as an entry in the parade. Fred Ford came and asked us about maybe coordinating on a bus for the children of our swim program and his for testing at Uxpool. Registration for this year's swim program will be at Nancy Bryans, 4031 Edgerton Road, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone her at 986-5530. The program runs from Aug. 17 to 28. : On Monday, Sept. 14 we are going to Kimberly's Classic Collectibles for a tour. Andrea gave us a brief talk on doing ceramics and if anyone would like to try their hand at this fun hobby please call her at 986-0600. The meeting closed after a very lively roll call discussion. The June meeting will be held at Jessie Bowles. By Andrea Weir St. John's News By Colin Beal On Saturday, May 10 the chil- dren of St. John's Church School made a special Mother's Day presentation during the service and then gave a potted plant to every mother in the congrega- tion. Upcoming events at St. John's include the annual Rogation Service which will be held, this year, on June 14 at the home of John and Carol Hendry. The Parish Patronal Feast of St. John the Baptist will be cele- brated on June 27. Church School Certificates will be presented and the service will be followed by games for the children. On Sunday, June 7, a group of young musicians from "Cartwright High School's Gold Medal winning Concert Band will play before and during the Sunday Morning Service. Fifteen members and one vis- itor of the Morning Unit met at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Alma Duff on May 12. Following coffee and goodies Margaret Mountjoy opened the meeting with a lovely poem in tribute to all our moth- ers. The minutes of the April meet- ing were read and approved. Alma gave us the treasurer's report. Cards were signed for Nora Little and Kathryn Peeters. y weekend Upcoming catering projects were discussed and committees appointed. More plans to be made at the general U.C.W. meeting on May 27. Eileen McLaughlin reported on the breakfast meeting she had attended at Ebenezer Church to raise money to assist Betty Turcotte who is going to An End of the Decade celebration on behalf of the World Council of Churches. Plans were discussed for our June meeting. It had been sug- gested that we have lunch at Cullen Gardens and then tour the gardens. If more of our mem- bers find they can attend on Wednesday, June 10 our meeting will be moved ahead to that day. Worship was in charge of Peggy Larmer and she took as her topic planting and reaping seeds. Jean Ferguson was in atten- dance and took charge of the program and told us a great many facts about our hymn book Voices United. She made us aware of the different sections of the book and the various indexes in the book as well. It was a very informative and interesting pro- gram. The members enjoyed singing a verse of a hymn from each section which Jean had chosen and had the music on tape for. The meeting closed with the benediction. By Peggy Larmer Don't forget the Variety Nights Fred and Iva Phoenix Brian Jones awarded education honor who might be anxious to" planned at the Head Church Head Church Scugog Island This week I had a call from Alex Ingram who wished to inform us all of the great variety nights they have planned at the Head Church, Scugog Shores Museum on the Island. Time is 7:30 p.m. and it's every Sunday night from May 24 to June 21. Admission: a smile and sil- ver collection will be taken. Alex also wishes to announce a great evening of ball room dancing at the Admiral Inn, Lindsay. An evening in support of Lindsay's Victoria House, a charitable organization. Buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the dance at 8 p.m. Friday, May 22. Tickets ,are $40 a couple for dinner and dance or $20 a couple for dance only. Blackstock's Annual Spring Tea The Cartwright High School sends a cordial invi- tation to all to attend on « Tuesday, May 26 at 12:30 a p.m. their Spring Tea. You have read of the great suc- cess our band had in Montreal and the magnifi- cent tribute to the teacher and conductor Mr. John Beirness. There will also Caesarea by Albert Putsey be a special performance from Cartwright Central Public School Choir. Blackstock Lions Today our elected mem- bers of governments are working round the clock on their efforts to eliminate this overlapping of judicial responsible. This applies to municipal, provincial and federal members. It's with regret that Earl Cuddie will not be our Blackstock Lions guest speaker this Wednesday. If you're a great person for horses and rodeos you're cordially invited to the North Newmarket Lions Club Dodge Championships Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Ray Twinney Complex, Newmarket. Mark this on your calendar now. For more information call 905-895-6158. Pine Ridge Garden Club We had a great turnout at our meeting and compe- tition last Tuesday night. Many of the members still had an assortment of live spring flowers to show but ours had all gone. Thankful to J. Lynne Cooper for an excellent address. Next meeting is Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m., Nestleton Hall. Stan Binns I am very glad to report that Stan Binns is now home from the hospital. Joke of the Week As the storm raged, the captain realized his ship was sinking fast. Anyone here know how to pray he called out. One man stepped forward. "Aye cap- tain, I know how to pray." Good said the captain, "You pray while the rest of us put our lifejackets on, we're one short." Saying of the Week on fear Fear is met and destroyed by courage. James F. Ball From Yester-years Sign attached to back of a horse drawn wagon. Future experimental car - runs on oats and grass. Caution: don't step on exhaust. visited recently with Mr. Gerry Davis at Dresden. Congratulations to Brian Jones who has been named Durham Board of Educations "Educator of the Year." Brian started his teaching career at Greenbank Public School and is now teaching senior and junior kindergarten at Meadowcrest Public School in Brooklin. He, with his wife and two daughters, now live in Greenbank. Pleased to report that Mr. Earl Bacon has returned home after a stay in Wellesley Hospital. The W.I. ladies met at the home of Mrs. Eunice Rahm last Wednesday. An interesting afternoon was spent after the business reviewing the past achieve- Greenbank area news by Doris Hill I ments of the W.I. They are too many to list. We supply a prize at the Sunderland Music Festival, sponsored the 4-H groups for many years in Greenbank, help at the Port Perry Fair Hospitality Booth, respon- sible for the flashing light and the telephone booth in Greenbank. Our Motto is "Home and Country." We are a small group who are interested in doing our little part in improving our environ- ment. We would appreciate any help or new members help in this great work. If you are interested or have any news items phone 985-7886. Our W.I. mem- bers have been responsible for the Greenbank news to this paper for many years. Don't forget to phone to order your $5 tickets for the Great Country Music and Dance Night on Saturday, May 23 at the Pavilion in the Greenbank Park. Listen to the live music of Gary Hooper and Friends. Phone 985-3723 or 985-9333. The gate opens at 8 p.m. so come out and have a great fun time and support your local park. On Friday, May 22 there will be another euchre at the Greenbank Hall at 8 p.m. Come out for an enjoy- able evening. Some help filling your garden Ashburn News By Florence Ashton Trust everyone had a safe and enjoy- able holiday weekend and the weather was certainly in our favor, wasn't it? The Ladies Bible Class will meet on Wednesday night of this week at 8 p.m. at the home of Aldine Wick. Catherine Humphrey is also making good progress and is now recuperating at St. John's Convalescent Hospital. For all of you garden lovers, plan to join your horticulture friends this Saturday morning, May 23 at Grass Park, Brooklin, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This is a Brooklin Horticultural Society fundraiser, and always proves to be a lot of fun with our favorite auctioneer "Ken" on hand. If you have some empty spaces in your garden, come along and bid on some of the plant material that will be available. This of course, will be donations from members and friends.,See you there.