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a. 20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, August 4, 1999 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R | 4 > PORT PERRY STAR URAL Roorts Greenbank's 23rd annual barbecue was a huge success as usual with over one thousand attending. A word of praise and thanks to all who performed their duties so efficiently. Will all who helped with the barbecue, please meet at the church for a brief meeting on Mon., Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. to offer ideas and suggestions. number of Greenbank folks were in Seagrave on Sunday to celebrate with Ken and Eleanor Sturman on their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Rev. Helen Prior will be the pastor on call for Greenbank area news by Doris Hill Greenbank Church in the month of August. Her phone No. is 705- 357-3056. Greenbank United Cemeteries Decoration service will be Aug. 15 at 2:30 p.m. There will be Vacation Bible Camp at Greenbank Church for children ages 3 to 12 "years, on Aug. 16 to 20th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Annual church barbecue was a smashing success Theme: "Making the Right Choices". For information and registration please call Dianne Pelletier at 905- 985-3745. The next euchre at Greenbank hall will be Fri.,, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Come out and have a good time, all welcome. The Ianson Drive, Greenbank Street yard sale is Sat., Aug. 7 from 8 to 4. The new fencing at the Park is being installed this Sat., Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. They are hoping for a big turnout to help. All ballplayers and interest- ed people please attend. a.m. The Benefit BANG ON: Garrett Rogers takes part in the nail driving co many events that were part of the annual Lake Scugog Regatta and Field Day in Caesarea over the weekend. Unfortunately, weather played a part in the weekend; rain delayed Saturday's events until Sunday, and then high winds cancelled swimming and paddling events Monday. ntest, one of the prizes. By Vera Brown Epsom, Utica Correspondent Wasn't that a welcomed rainfall on Saturday? We need more and soon to save gardens and lawns in our area. Church service for this charge will be held in Epsom this Sunday at 10 Utica Hall Board will meet on Tuesday, August 10th at 8 p.m. Dance Saturday evening for Lee Wilbur and Spinal Cord Regeneration, was a huge success thanks to all those who attended or bought tickets, as well as those who donated the many door Several from this area attended the Greenbank 'BBQ evening and enjoyed the food, enter- friends. Benefit dance raised funds tainment and a chance to visit with Howard Gourlie from Nipawin, Saskatchewan has returned home fol- lowing a visit in Epsom with his sis- ter Doris Armstrong and son Tom. While here he also visited with Jim and Faye Gourlie. held on Carousel. The Women's Institute trip to Peterborough area was most enjoy- able and very successful. They visit- ed the School House Gardens in Warkworth, enjoyed a boat cruise at the Liftlocks and had dinner at The The families of Wilfred and Gladys Evans held their 50th re-union at on Friday Greenbank Park on Saturday. Even the rain didn't dampen their spirits. A good time was had by all. Steve's home, on the mend It is a pleasure to report that Steve Grove has returned home to continue his recuperation. His many friends wish Steve continued and as speedy a recov- ery as possible. Please note that there will be no service in Blackstock United Church for the next two Sundays. August 8 service will be at 11:15 a.m., at Nestleton United and August 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Nestleton Cemetery Decoration Service. . For those who will be affected by these changes, please mark your calendars accordingly. A reminder of the Vacation Bible School that will be held from Monday, August 16 to Friday, August 20 from 9-11 a.m. at Blackstock United. All chil- dren are invited to attend. Mrs. Olive Riding and Miss Barbara Riding of Vancouver, B.C. are visiting their VanCamp relatives and friends in this and Blackstock by the Oshawa areas. There were 15 tables at the Tuesday evening euchre party with the following winners - Norman Rohrer with a high of 98, Charlie Campbell, Debbie Bonsma, Richard Potter, Keith VanCamp, Audry Mahaffy and Jean Johnson. Lucky draws were won by Verna Slute, Merv Storrie, Lois Huntington, Mary Cannon, Helen Dorrell and Elaine Bailey. If you wish an enjoyable evening of cards, join this group any Tuesday evening. Plan to be there well before the starting time of 8 p.m. Shuffle Board continues to be a popular sport every Wednesday morning and after- noon at the local arena. Visitors are always welcome to come and watch the activities. Recently Nancy & Bob Bryans were hosts for the 8th Annual Silk Oak Picnic (their Florida park). Visitors arrived as early as Wednesday from Indiana - Ed and Doreen Mitchell, Joyce and Ingvar Haugsrud of Holiday, Florida and Juanita and Byron Clapper and Ray and Peg Augustiniak, all of Ohio. About 15 enjoyed a turtle supper Friday and on Saturday about 35 ate barbecued turkey. A great time wrapped up on Sunday with a brunch before saying--"See you in the fall down South". Annual craft, gift show takes over 'Scugog arena The Scugog Arena in Port Perry will be the site for the Annual Port Perry Craft & Gift Show, Aug. 7 and 8. Come early to the show, spend time touring wonderful Victorian Style Port Perry. Vendors from across Ontario will be display- ing top quality crafts. From the traditional wooden folk art, dried floral arrangements, teddy bears, leather goods, candles, jew- ellery, ceramics, chil- dren's clothing, bird- then plan to houses, victorian acces- sories, podgy, place mats, rubber stamps, cross stitch, decoupage, gift baskets, wall hang- ings, custom wood fur- nishings and a country store will be set up. The show runs Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 from 10 to 4:40 both days. Admission is $2.50 and lunch will be avail- able. The Scugog Arena is located at 1655 Reach Road in Port Perry. If you require addi- tional information, call 985-8840.