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Historical Society awards * | 'third Honourary membership by Janies Holden The Lake Scugog Histor- | ial Society held its first meeting of the 1980-81 season at the Town Hall 1873 on Monday, October 6. It was . indeed an exhilerating meet- |, ing with special guest s@eaker Canadian authoress- Gladys Suggitt. "The evening opened with the singing of O Canada which was followed by routine business. = During this portion of the meeting ¥ «he general membership was informed that the executive was proceeding with plans to reprint our local history, On the Shores of Scugog, and offer same for sale to the public around. the end . of > o/Vovember, : Business concluded, a long time member of the Society and extrememly industrious | volunteer, Mr. Al Bertrand was presented with an Honorary Life membership to the Lake Scugog Histori- ; a Society only third such ward in our. thirteen yea existence. Local tenor, Mr. Hugh Baird then delighted those present with two songs, following which President bara Phair introduced the author of "Roses and Thorns, A Goodly Heritage" Gladys Suggitt. Miss Suggitt has always been an avid reader and has on the thorn trees. Following Miss Suggitt's captivating talk we were again serenaded superbly by Hugh Baird. This concluded for the membership a second gratifying satisfying evening in a row, the first being the: 'Sunday night harvest service at the Head Church at the Museum on the Island. The'address at this service was given by another great lady of our area, Mrs. Gifford. 'She spoke and captivated, as well as moti- vated with beautiful phrases such as "the colours of fall's flags flying" and analogies like "it takes a hundred years to grow an Oak tree and two months for a squash, it is up to you to decide whether you wish to be patient and struggle to be an Oak tree or settle for being a squash." Our own Historical Society choir supported by the Prince Albert Church Choir under the direction of Eva Hunter performed superbly; "featured guest artist Mr. Fred Densham highlighted an altogether marvellou service. : Following the harvest service each year the ladies of the U.C.W.. serve home baked pies, coffee and tea that makes everyone wish 'we could celebrate that special service every Sunday of the year. Scugog Island news by Mrs. Earl Reader Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark of Sunrise Beach have retired to their winter home in" Florida. During the summer Mr. Clark spent some time in hospital but seems to be well again. October 1, Mrs. Marion Carter travelled with relat- ives to Windsor to join in a retirement party for Marion's brother who has retired from General Motors. After an enjoyable time, all returned to their _homes on Friday. visit the family of her daugh- ter Joan Aldred and other friends she has made. Windows and communion table were appropriately decorated by nature's gifts which had escaped the frost. Rev. Linstead drew attention to the many things we, as individuals or as a country, may find reason for thanks, yet in the midst of it, we are reminded of the clouds that surround us. Don't be surprised when Boy Scouts call at your door on Saturday, with their shiny ~~ thatgiftof being able to turn Many people, including # Dbedutiful phrase. She refers to herself for example not as an unmarried lady but rather as an 'unclaimed treasure. She thinks of herself as a farmer and 'refers to that .existence with this analogy: Jpme people wonder why there are thorns on the rose bush, I wonder at the roses We're Movin Them Out! __ SermawWidesdePickup 'NJ View-Beach-has-spent some All 1980 G.M.C. Pickups REDUCED TO CLEAR! (We're deducting the Past Model Rebate Also.) *Top Trade-in Allowances. * Convenient GMAC Terms. Nearly One Dozen Pickup Trucks Being Offered in This Sale. HURRY FOR BEST SELECTION! RPHIRL BP PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive - Port Perry - 985-8474 family visitors took advant- age of attending the Thanks- giving Service at the Island Church. Mrs. Wilma John- son had family from 'St. Catherines. We are always glad to welcome Mrs. Ada Pearson of Oshawa who has come to the Island for over 50 years because of her. deep interest in it and of course to adults will again by helping the Scouts by attending the dance at the Hall. You can still obtain tickets from Pat- ricia Pogue or Beth Heayn. Everyone should be able to make it to Church on Sunday . morning as the Service starts at 11 a.m. instead of 9:45. It is the annual anni- versary. We will be pleased to welcome Rev. Barry Pogue as guest speaker, the people from Manchester, people presenting special music and many visitors. There will be a social hour after the service. A former long time resi- dent of the Island, Oliver Reader, will spend his 97th birthday on Saturday, in the Oshawa hospital following an operation-to-put-a-pin-in- - his hip to correct a crack caused by a fall. The Community was shocked by the sudden pass- ing on Saturday of Mrs. Helen Fedyk who was well known thro' her work in the Port Perry Pharmacy and her association with the Head U.C.W. and other activities. Our deepest _ sympathy is extended to her family. Mrs. Adam Sr. of Port time in Port Perry Hospital and after returning home has not recovered as speedi- ly-as we could hope. How- ever, we hope she will soon experience a change for the better. The borrowed stove and cooler belonging to the Scouts has still not been returned. We trust this will jog your memory, as it is needed. 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