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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 - 15 Concerts to raise funds for church's new piano By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star Greenbank United Church is one step closer to getting a Grand piano. And on April 7 and 8 the country church is hosting two concerts to help raise funds for the cause. "It's our millennium project, and the funds raised will go towards the purchase of a new Grand piano," said church music director Linda Hunter. Ambitious fundraising efforts are not new to the congregation. In 1995 the church held a suc- cessful drive which saw a new organ put in the sanctuary. And in 1996, the church's centennial year, the interior of the church was painted and the stained glass windows refurbished. The addition of the new piano will definitely enhance the music pro- gram at the church, said Mrs. Hunter. "We have a lot of singers, and hold many concerts here," she said. "We're all excited about this project, and we feel § Greenbank United Church is holding a concert to raise funds towards the purchase of a new Grand piano. Getting geared up for the perfor- mances are Music Committee Chair Cheryl Quantrill, Music Director Linda Hunter, pup- peteer Katelyn Lee and her friend Samantha. In back are soloist Hugh Baird and puppet leader Brian Jonés. For tickets please call 985-3745 or 985-71896. include violinists Scott tunes and sacred music," a project like this will Brandon, 14, and his sis- said Mrs. Hunter. "No bring the entire church ters, Heather, 18, and one will be disappoint- community together." Catherine, 16, all of ed. : The upcoming con- Uxbridge. The new Grand piano certs will see the senior Accompanied by their will replace the old and junior choirs, as well mother Elaine on the piano. At least a century piano, the three teens old, OI' Faithful will as Jubilation and a men's chorus, entertain the audience with several numbers. And all voices join together to sing sev- eral favorites in a mass including choir. Oe ie Also included in the everyone, evening performance are solos by Hugh Baird. Featured guests are well known for their music and a host of other instruments they play, the French horn, flute and from the 50s-60s rock 'n roll to Broadway show remain in the church, but will be moved down- stairs to the Sunday School room. For tickets call 985- 3745 or 985-7186. They sell for S10/adult, $5/chil- dren 12 and under or a maximum of $25 for a family. piano, music for everything Board abandons smoking motion By Rik Davie Special to the Star A Durham District School Board trustee's motion calling on the province to outlaw smoking by minors has been shelved, at least until after November's municipal elections. Pickering trustee Paul Crawford had been fighting for board approval of his initiative for more than a year. But Monday Oshawa trustee Kathleen Hopper made the motion to indefinite- ly table the letter, which she called "too vague and of not much value to the problem of youth smoking." Mr. Crawford demanded that the let- ter be voted on at Monday night's meet- ing. "It obviously won't pass this board, so let's vote on it," he said. "Let's do this properly, and get it out of the way." Board chair Doug Ross explained to Mr. Crawford that tabling the letter allowed for the matter to be brought up by the new board next year. "I am opposed to this," Mr. Crawford said. "I don't want to postpone this matter indefinitely. | want to postpone the mat- ter definitely." Mr. Crawford has been pushing for a ban on the possession and use tobacco by minors, and came up with his letter to the province as a way to get govern- ment action on the issue. Current provincial laws prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors. He said Monday night he had more information that might sway trustees toward supporting his effort. Trustees voted to table the motion indefinitely by a vote of 6 to 5. We're making room for new spring & summer stuff! one time clearance Hey dude! These savings don't happen too often! jackets ski pants snowboard pants adult snowboard boots from snowboards from snowboard bindings from mens & ladies cargo pants Skate & Snow T's 3 for $45 mon.-fri. 12-8 sat. 10-5 12-5 sun. - hw. a an Lt Vie i li i A A ted Tdi et LE hh Er Sp eep-- advantage of these ' Take savings! authorized dealer of Ride, Burton, MLY, M3, Elan, Limited, Morrow *990 *50% 149% *50% 297, Stes 575 THORNTON RD N. OSHAWA WALA WWW WWW AEE.