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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Greenbank News by Doris Hill Goodwood Gardens speaker to talk at U.C.W. meeting March | We were greeted to church on Sunday by Betty and Willie Stone. We had the beautiful musical introduction by the Jubilation Choir singing "Rejoice in the Lord" and "Ticket to the Kingdom." Greenbank Sr. Choir practice for the Spring Concert Singers is Thursday, March 2; with choir at 7:30 p.m. and Concert Singers at 8 p.m. Singers wishing to join are welcome. Practice for Greenbank Youth Choir will be March 1 at5 p.m. Evening Unit U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, March | at 7:30 p.m. at the church. There will be a guest speaker from Goodwood Gardens speaking on new plants for the year 2000. Everyone welcome. There will be muffins and coffee before church next Sunday, March 5. The World Day of Prayer will be held at Greenbank Church on March 3 with a dessert luncheon at 12:30 p.m. All ladies are invited to attend. Greenbank Sunday School Activity Night will be March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Greenbank School. Pack a drink and a snack. Everyone welcome. Ash Wednesday Service will be held March 8 at Greenbank with Meager Meal at 6 p.m. and service from 7:10 p.m. A good time was had at the Greenbank Hall on Friday evening for the February euchre. Ladies prizes were won by Lorraine Geer, Marie Cookman, Marlene Blain and Audrey Baylis. Gents prizes were won by Greta Halsey, Cliff Rodd and Harry Hill. Lucky draw winners were Betty Stone, Don Geer and Terry Crawford. Next euchre will be Friday, March 24. Congratulations to Jill Hunter who won first and Jessica Larmer second on singing solos at the Sunderland Music Festival last week. The Youth Choir also performed at the festival. Jill has been invited back to perform at the Festival of Stars this week. February is Heart and Stroke month, if you have not been canvassed or already donated, and would be willing to give a donation phone 985-2006. The Emmanual Pentecostal Church in Port Perry was packed during the evening of Feb. 22 when the Port Perry District Girl Guides held their annual Thinking Day service. The event was in honour of the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement, and his wife, Lady Baden Powell. During the celebrations, Crystal Robertson, left, and friend Jen Harsell were honoured with Canada Cords. about them. Let us know all ~ Faxus at 985- 35-31 Ca Nestleton News by Joyce Taylor Reports show that Nestleton church is in excellent standing Nestleton Presbyterian Church After the service on Feb. 19, the annual meeting was held. All reports were given showing that the church is in excellent standing. A number of the new Presbyterian Hymn Books are to be purchased in memory of Dorothy Lee. B,J. Short was chosen as representative on the cemetery board of Cadmus Union Cemetery. Ladies' Aid meetings to resume in the near future. This church is hosting the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Rev. Fairley will be holding Bible Study every Saturday during Lent at 9 a.m. All are welcome. On Feb. 26, Rev. Fairley brought an excellent message based on Hosea 2: 14-20, Mark 2: 13-22. After the service, a delicious lunch of lasagna, garlic bread and Caesar salad was enjoyed by all. A great way to banish the February doldrums. Blue Ray Chapter February meeting to honour Brothers and to cel- ebrate Valentine's Day was enjoyed by 20 people who braved the snowstorm to attend. Visitors were present from Bowmanville, Peterborough and Oshawa. Watch the coming events column for notice of a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon on March 17. Sorry to report that Margaret Cornish has fallen and broken her hip again. Best wishes to you Margaret. Congratulations to the Junior and Senior Bands of Cartwright High School who performed admirably at the Music Festival at Brock High School last Thursday. Plans are well underway for the 75th reunion of C.H.S. to take place on June 10 and | I, 2000 with various activities taking place over the two days. A great pancake feast will be offered at both the United and Anglican churches on March 7 Remember to attend Shrove Tuesday dinner next week With this remarkable weath- er even nature is becoming mixed up - the skunks are out, robins have returned and plants are sprouting. Time alone will tell us how soon spring indeed arrives. On Shrove Tuesday, March 7 both the United and Anglican churches will be having a pan- cake supper - so no reason why your family cook needs to pre- pare supper that night: At both there will be delicious desserts in addition to the traditional pancakes, syrup and sausages. Over the past couple of weeks the annual Sunderland Lions Music Festival was held. Congratulations to Colten James who placed third in Grade | piano. Congratulations also to both of the high school concert bands on receiving sil- ver with excellent reports. | am sure there are many others of the area who competed. I'd love to include you in next week's column. Congratulations to all of you. The annual Kelly Mixed Bonspiel will be held at the arena on Monday and Tuesday evening on March 20 and 21. Sign up sheet is at the arena now. A reminder of the High School Senior Music Program of the Fundraiser Musicfest which will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Rec. Centre. Tickets will be available this week from the high school. It is an evening of fun, silent and live auctions, music and much excitement. Funds raised go to the travel funds for the Senior Band's trip to Musicfest in Halifax later this spring. There were 17 tables at the Tuesday evening weekly card party with the following win- ners: Mary Cannon, Harry Hill, Gord Holliday, Helen Dorrell, Blackstock George Tamblyn and Wilma Van Camp. Most lone hands was won by Velma Johnston. Draws were won by Roy Werry, Lyle McMahon, Gary Notenboom (two), Clara Warren and Elaine Bailey. Pot luck sup- per will be Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. Quite a number from here enjoyed hearing Father Mark Curtis' concert at Omemee United Church on Sunday evening. A number of the men of our community enjoyed a skiing trip to Quebec last week. They report a wonderful week of fun, skiing and fellowship. St. John's Anglican Church News By Colin Beal For the second Sunday in a row, St. John's coffee time fea- tured a triple birthday sere- nade. On this occasion, Father Hugh, Andrew Barlow and Ken Hudson basked in the lime- light. On Friday, March 3, St. John's parishioners will be joining with members of the other churches of Scugog to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. This year the host church is Nestleton-Cadmus Presbyterian Church. The ser- vice starts at 2 p.m.; the speaker will be Rev. William Fairley, Minister of Nestleton-Cadmus Presbyterian Church. George Kubovic is still look- ing for kitchen help to assist at the pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, March 7. Qualified gentlemen pancake cooks, waiters and dish washers should show up at the Parish Hall at around 5 p.m. on the day. In addition to the First Communion Classes during March, which were announced last week, Father Hugh will be leading Confirmation classes during April. Incidentally, these changes will also fulfill the requirements for the second level Guides or Scouts Religion and Life Badges. All interested persons should get in touch with Hugh. ERR CATE CA CP UA CR U8 OF SR AE 48 FETE TA TE TH TH CR Ta Ta de 8 Te amaansesseneemwunwwed