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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 - 19 EE ----------------~....SllL,,,. Meme "A Family Tradition for 133 Years" [4 I EID EA MNS Y VALS Rt I: RAL RooTs 4-H members please note the change in the starting date for your new project. First meeting date which will be held at the Blackstock United Church will be Thursday, Feb. 18 with registration at 6:30 p.m. The annual Golden Slider Bonspiel was held on Monday evening, Feb. 8 with teams from Port Perry and Blackstock Curling Clubs participating. After much fine curling and a great deal of fellowship among the curlers, the final tally showed that the Port Perry Club once more gained this coveted trophy back again. Pancake suppers will be ongoing at both the St. John's Anglican Church and Blackstock United on Tuesday, Feb. 16. No excuse for problems with meal preparation in Blackstock that night. . Pleased to report that John and Dorothy Archer are home again after John's lengthy stay in Oshawa Hospital followed by heart surgery in Ottawa Hospital. It must be great to be home again and on the road to a fine recovery. The Harris sisters recently held a gathering to celebrate a couple of birthdays. Jean Van Camp and Lorna Edgerton from Blackstock along with Verna Chapman and Rita Birkett from Port Perry gath- ered at the home of Shirley Magill, Columbus for a delight- ful time together. On Saturday Ruby Trewin of Bowmanville held a lovely lunch. Attending from here were Eileen McLaughlin, Helen Dorrell, Wilma Van Camp and Joan Graham. ° Dalton and Kathleen Dorrell enjoyed attending the produc- tion of "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Academy Theatre, Lindsay on Saturday when their grand- daughter Remy McCoy was performing. What proud grand- parents they were. There were 14-1/2 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Pat Simpson, Reid Harness, William Dunn, Glenn Lowery, Les Johnston, Dorothy Olan and Eileen McLaughlin. Draws were won by Pat Simpson, Ruby Trewin, Grace Bassant, Marg Finney, Harold Crawford and Norman Rohrer. On a nice winter morning 13 members met at the home of Ruby Van Camp for our reg- ular Morning Unit meeting. After all had gathered, Ruby invited us into her den to sing two morning hymns. On our return to the living room, we were invited to pick up our brunch of coffee and all the goodies. Edith McLaughlin took our worship on the topic of a newspaper clipping on "Unseen and Unheard," point- ing out how we can believe in God and that it's our choice on Port Perry takes home the Golden Slider once again Roll Call was answered with how we do believe. Marion Larmer took charge of our program which centred on our thoughts and ideas for women's groups in the future. Many differences which have taken place over the years were recalled and discussed. Several aspects of this subject were talked about such as spiritual views and how changes have been shaped by circumstances. What should we be doing to keep our members interested and enthusiastic? Presbyterial Annual Meeting is in Zion Church, Feb. 24 from 2 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker is Joanne Goodwin. The next U.C.W. general meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Speaker will be Stella Harrison speaking on how the alcoholic or drug addict affects the family. Meeting closed with Benediction. Peggy Larmer, Reporter The Afternoon U.C.W. Unit met at the church on Feb. 9 with eight members present. ship, taking her devotions from the October Mandate - a service to celebrate the 50th anniver- sary of the Declaration of Human Rights. each member reading appro- priate parts in this moving service. We were reminded that the U.C.W. General Meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 23 with speaker Stella Harrison and March 5 is the World Day of Prayer Service at Nestleton Hall, led by St. Bernadette's Church. Edition Mandate, Year 2 for her program and took us quick- 'ly through the various articles ways people are displayed in which was based on our theme. ing to a close. "a cheery thought for winter." Audrey Wright led the wor- Universal Five candles were lit with Thelma used the Special included, touching on the many our country and abroad. We then played The Bucci Game The U.C.W. Purpose was repeated in unison and Benediction brought the meet- Plans coming together for the GPS playground fundraiser From the Greenbank School Community Council Newsletter the Playground Fundraising Committee report that the Playground Fund is 42 per cent of the way to their $20,000 goal. Upcoming fundraisers are: 1. The March Break Draw - Tickets are only $2 each or three for $6 and may be obtained from Greenbank students and school. First prize is a romantic night out. A $50 gift certificate for dinner at Casey's Restaurant, a $20 gift certifi- cate for Famous Players Movie Theatres and $30 towards the babysitter of your choice. Second prize is a $50 family pass to Ontario Science Centre. Third and fourth prizes are $25 gift certificates to Laura Secords Chocolates for those on your Easter list or yourself. All 'may be redéemed at Oshawa Centre or any one of many loca- tions in Ontario. 2. (a) The "Spring Fling" Dance will be on May 1 at Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach Rd. Tickets are only $7.50 in advance or $10 at the door. You can dance the night away to the terrific band music of "Chaser," starting at 8 p.m. Included in the tickets will be a late night buffet, and lots of prizes. For tickets call Heidi 985-2762; Merrium 985-8778; Chris 985-8239 or Terry 985- 0236. (b) Earlier in the day there will be a live auction with Neil and Cathy Bacon donating their services. Donations from our Greenbank families and busi- nesses are needed and will be gratefully p-- More infor- mation coming soon re auction. 3. June plans are for a gigan- tic yard sale. 4. Also anyone wishing to donate to the Playground Equipment Fund may do so by making a cheque payable to Durham District School Board (or cash). Donations over $25 will be receipted for income tax purposes. 5. We are collecting Zehrs tapes and all money earned goes toward Playground Fund. 6. Send your Canadian Tire money to the school for pur- chase of much needed supplies. Your support in this school and community project is really appreciated. Other News While their parents, were holidaying in Louisville, Kentucky for a few days, Tyson, Katelyn and Russell visited with grandma and grandpa Till. The Meager Meal and Ash Wednesday service will be held Feb. 17 at the church. The meal starts at 5:30 p.m. Funds raised will be used for the Mission and Service Fund. The Ash Wednesday service starts at 7:30 p.m. The Greenbank Church Family Bowling will be Feb. 20 \Claremont at 7:30 p.m. in Uxbridge. To sign up phone Joyce Larmer at 985-9959. Norma and Jane Brose were the greeters at the church door on Sunday. Hugh and Roberta Baird sang a beautiful duet during the service. Mrs. Dianne Stone and Mrs. McAvoy with their 4-H group spent the weekend at the Conservation Centre for a winter retreat. Among those attending from Greenbank were Tracy Thomson, Scott and Jennifer Stone, Katelyn and Russel Lee. The next euchre in Greenbank will be Friday, Feb. 26. Tyler Hill spent the weekend with his grandparents Doris and Harry Hill. Check out the deer in the Sunderland's corn fields Please give generously to By Vera Brown Epsom / Utica News There will be an Ash Wednesday Service, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Epsom Church. Beginning this Thursday and every Thursday during Lent, there will be a Prayer Circle at 7:30 p.m. in Epsom Church. You are invited for a time of prayer and reflection on the meaning of prayer. Sunday, Feb. 21 is the first Sunday of Lent and service will be held in Utica Church at 11 a.m. Sunday School meets at the same time. Greeters will be Mike and Elaine Keba. The Bethesda-Reach W.I. will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the home of Doreen James. The subject is citizenship and guest speaker will be Judge W.A. Boroska of Whitby. Motto: We are all growing --_-- EY. older but the important word is not "older" but "growing." Roll call: How are young people contributing as Canadian citizens? Bethesda community were sad- dened to hear of the passing of Ginny Walker. Barbara and David Simmonds and Dorothy Munro attended the funeral in Aurora on Friday. Neil and Cathy Bacon, Barbara and Ross Evans, Darlene Bacon, Jim and Marilyn Fader attended the funeral of Ron Stevenson's father Arnold Stevenson of Norwood last Saturday. Ron is part of the staff of Neil Bacon's Auctions. Aileen Dobson and Mary Jean Till were guests of Mildred Evans in Uxbridge recently. Beth and Virginia Wilson and Wendy Meek reported good weath- er and a good visit as they have returned home from visiting Michael, Jen and Bryant Wilson in Mt. Dora, Florida. Brianne had holidays with gramma and grampa Evans and Anna We were sorry to learn of the passing of a former Utica neighbour Allen Rudkin on Friday, Feb. 12 in Peterborough. Sympathy is extend- ed to his relatives, especially broth- er Ralph and his family. Anyone driving south of Utica village should have a look to the west in the corn field of the Sutherlands. Many times deer are observed, especially mornings and late afternoons. This past week 17 were observed feeding on the corn- stalks at one time. Recent visitors with Ruth Ashton were Mabel Lehane of Columbus and Marilyn Searle of Kedron. Heart and Stroke volunteers By Florence Ashton Ashburn News February is Heart and Stroke Month. Please give generously to the can- vassers when they call at your home. Next Sunday, Feb. 21 the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at Burns Church at 10 a.m. The Ladies Bible Class will meet at the home of Florence Ashton on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. The gourmet dinner will take place at the church on Saturday, Feb. 20. Euchre results are as follows: 10 tables were played. Ladies first - Ellen Gibson, ladies second - Jean Drake. Mens first - Joan Fleming, second Ray Porter. Lone hands - Ruby Smith (Port Perry), Gail Degrunchy, Joan Fleming and Mary Wiseman. 50/50 draw Neil Guthrie and Lloyd Smith. Next euchre is scheduled for Feb. 25. A speedy recovery is wished for Fred and Peggy Ashton who are presently in Lakeridge Health, Port Perry. Theo and Joan Knight, Doug and Florence Ashton enjoyed the roast beef din- ner at Claremont Baptist Church on Sunday. EE. a vo o > TTI TIE am