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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 6, 2001 - 21 The first thing | must do this week is make an apology. In our hustle and bustle to make the news, | spoke of the women who ran the Caesarea Hall in the early "days of its concept and said it drifted down to Ann Harran and Sharon Wright, but it should have been Sharon Smith. Sharon is our Avon lady from around here, should you need their products. Caesarea Community Hall Board A very important meeting is slated for this Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. when the hall board will decide whether they will take over the operation of Putsey Park. The next euchre night is Thursday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Caesarea Ratepayers Association I can only say that our thoughts of having a winter carni- val day has failed. | was in touch with Scugog Point, who were try- ing to do the same, .but they had to cancel two ' weeks ago. However, they did manage to have the event this Saturday. The crowd was down, Bruce said, but they did manage to click on a perfect day. You can see that the weather in so many ways is a big factor, with snow removal as well as heavy winds. We will be down to clean up our materials and next year try to find someone with heavy equip- ment to clear the snow. The Ratepayers have called a meeting for Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 20 Putsey Drive. past We'll try to plan an Easter egg hunt complete with races, etc. We are suggesting the Sunday before Easter, as Easter is a fam- ily occasion: Also, replies to let- ters sent out will be discussed. Blackstock Lions Club This week, on March 7, we are hosting a Lions Zone meeting at the Blackstock Rec. Centre at 7 p.m. Lions, remember that this is cheese order week. Congratulations to Lion Don Cliff on his March 12 birthday. We are going to have a very busy next few weeks travelling with our candidate for Zone Chairman, Bruce Colwell, as he visits clubs in Stouffville, Goodwood, Ballantrae, Uxbridge, Port Perry and Claremont. Cartwright Minor Ball Remember registration this Saturday, March 10, also March 24 and April 14 all at 8 a.m. to noon at the Blackstock Arena. Road Watch This past week | had a very close call with a driver, not going through an amber light, but a red light. He ended up going on the wrong side of the Island as he travelled north. Also, in our com- Hall Board to make decision on Putsey Park tonight munity two fatalities happened on Durham Road 7 (the Island Road) this past week. In Cartwright we have Road Watch boxes at Sunnyside Market in Caesarea, Mark's Maintenance in Nestleton, Penny Mart in Blackstock and the General Store on the Island. Please pick up a couple of forms, fasten them to your visor, and if you see someone driving care- lessly, take the time to fill in the pertinent information. The warn- ing a driver gets this week may save your life next week. Joke of the Week On the side of an owner's truck: LEE PON. On the back: | KEEP OFF. Call 985-3723 to place an order Local congregations Greenbank Lions set to sell lawn, vegetable fertilizer again this year By Doris Hill Greenbank News We were greeted to the church on Sunday by Bill and Tina Raines, Rebecca, Kaitlyn and Brianna. The Ministry of Music was presented by the senior choir with guest flutist Erin Hoskin. Sr. choir will practice Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Any new members are most welcome. Girls Ensemble will prac- tice Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Primary choir will practice Wednesday from 5- 5:30 p.m. Fidelis Unit U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome. Evening Unit U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. We are having a guest speaker, Scott Duncan, Student on ice, who will be telling us about his trip to the Antartic. Everyone wel- ~ come. Pleased to report that Neil Raines and Mary Drewery have returned to their homes after a stay in hospital. Mrs. Marion Jeremy of Hawkstone visited Sunday with her mother, Margaret Couperthwaite and Robert. Robert and Margaret Couperthwaite attended the funeral last week of Norman Couperthwiate in Brooklin. The next euchre at Greenbank is planned for Friday, March 23. Hoping for better weather this time. Once again the Greenbank Lions Club will be selling lawn and veg- etable fertilizer in 55 pound bags for the low price of $15 a bag. You cannot buy this quality for this price, cheap- er anywhere else. This includes tax and free delivery. The profits from this Lions project go right back into our community so you get double the value for your money. We will be delivering the fertilizer at the end of April and the start of May so get your orders in early so we can plan our routes based on the orders. Last year we sold over 450 bags. Phone 985-3723 to place an order and this will help us to deliver the bags more efficiently. The lawn fertilizer is 21-7-7 and is 50 per cent slow release and the veg- etable fertilizer is 15-15-15. The Greenbank Folk Music Society held another successful night of fun and music on Feb. 17. The next event will be held on Saturday, March 10, so phone 985-8351. Tickets are only $16 for three sets of music in a wonderful smoke free setting upstairs in the Greenbank Hall. This month is Swing Music. On March 17 the Greenbank Lions Club will be holding a St. Patrick's Day Pub Night at the Greenbank Hall. Come out and enjoy a fun night of cards, darts, and try your luck at our new model horse racing track. There will also be a large variety of different beers of all colours and description. Tickets are $5 and this includes your first beverage. Phone 985-3723 for tickets or con- tact a member of your Lions Club. The Greenbank Hall is available for rentals, so phone 985-3703 for more information. By Ann Sandiford Seagrave News so please watch out for our young kids who are walking around the neighbourhood either with their dogs, or just by themselves. The roads are still pretty slippery. Happy birthday to Bill Colwell, Diane Puckrin and Kevin Puckrin. _ The Men's Breakfast Group will meet this Saturday morning, March 10 at 8:30 am. at the Seagrave Next Friday starts March Break . Mens' Breakfast Group to meet Saturday at Seagrave Church Church. All men are welcome. Rev. Ross Carson will be on a holiday break from March 12 to 17. For emergency pastoral care during this time please contact Rev. Bob Le Page at the Port Perry United Church at 985-2801 or Rev. Helen Prior at 1-705-357-3066. Seagrave Church News On the first Sunday of Lent Lynette Bown put the palm branch- es on the wood cross. The choir sang "On This Day the First of Days." Rev. Carson talked to the children about "Communion." "God's Table is Set With Love." Neil Wanamaker read from Romans 10, vs. 8-13, followed by Rev. Carson's sermon on "The Openness of Christ." Sacrament of Holy Communion was celebrated. Next Sunday, March 11, the Session will host coffee hour fol- lowing the service. enjoyed concert by Kawartha Chorus By Joyce Kelly Blackstock Correspondent Nancy and Bob Bryans enjoyed a week on a Caribbean cruise out of Aruba. Long time Florida friends, Doreen and Kelvin James of Hamilton accom- panied them. Kel and Doreen spent overnight with the Bryans catching up on news. Blackstock has a new business establishment in downtown - a deli and snack bar located in the previous craft shop in the east apartment building. At Foxy's Deli you can pur- chase take-out foods or enjoy something in the dining room. Check it out. Andrew Weir is the new reporter from St. John's Anglican Church and sub- mits the following - Debra Coles reported that the . World Day of Prayer on Friday afternoon was very successful and that the UCW carried out their part really well. Everyone was glad to see Jenny Beal back in church on Sunday. She is recovering nicely after recent knee surgery. At the United Church on Sunday morning the Nestleton and Blackstock congregations combined to enjoy the Kawartha Male Chorus as part of the service. Under the direc- tion of Eleanor Bailey, these men sang several wonderful choruses. It was announced that the Pancake Supper had been a great success. Last Sunday Bob Bryans celebrated his 65th birth- day with family members Gord, Deb, Leanna and Christina of Yelverton and Patti, Nathan and Emma Alpe of the village helping him to celebrate. Happy birthday, Bob. There were 14 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Helen Pascoe who also had the most lone hands. Helen had the unusually high score of 90 points. Teresa Berker, Dorothy Beech, Harry Hill, Verns Slute and Doreen Kelly. Lucky draws were won by Merv Storrie, Charlie Campbell, Doreen McLean, Ruby Smith, Les Johnston and Gary Notenboom. With March Break com- ing up next week, I'm sure that many families will be planning special events to involve all of the family in various activities. Have fun.