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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" Aw gd: CN SI TO aR EE Fasil: TE The Bethesda-Reach JEN Nia munity of Bethesda at the original site of the Bethesda Women's Institute erected a sign on Thursday, Oct. 14 in the com- United Church (1882-1954) and Reach Township School #10 (1876-1963). Although the two buildings -- which were the hub of the community -- are no longer there, the W. |. felt it was important that a historical marker be placed at the site as a reminder ot the community's heritage. Pictured with members of the Bethesda-Reach W. I. are Aileen Dobson, a former teacher at the Reach school, Ralph Veitch, a former student, and Scugog Mayor Howard Hall. Please see story for details. Women's Institute erects historical sign 'By Corinne Croxall Throughout Ontario there are tiny hamlets which, in an earlier stage of rural develop- ment, were important home communities -- places where neighbors helped and support- ed neighbors, and where the so- cial life revolved around little red schoolhouses and churches with landmark steeples. Many of these communities are identi- fied today only in the minds of a few older residents and former neighbors scattered across the "country. Just west of Port Perry, at the four corners of Marsh Hill Road and Scugog 9th Line, there stood a school, S.S. 10 Reach, built in 1876, and Bethesda United Church, built in 1882 and part of the Epsom, Utica and Bethesda three-point charge. These buildings were the hub of the community of Be- thesda. Bethesda-Reach Branch of the Women's Institute was or- ganized in 1956 after the church closed. The motto of Women's Institutes "For Home and Country" suited the spirit of the Bethesda women who wanted to contribute to the ru- ral area of which they were a part. Realizing that the communi- Bridge results Scugog Duplicate Bridge Oct. 13 - Afternoon 4-1/2 Table Howell - Avg. 36 First - Delaine and Gerry Dyer 50-1/2. Second - Bonnie and Jack Da- vies 42. Third - Marie and Harry Carnegie 41. Fourth - Doris Phinney and Judy Atkinson 39. Fifth - Bea Chapman and Hoppy Carnwith 37. Evening 4 Table Howell - Avg. 42 First - Judy and Don Atkin- son 54. Second - Mary Alton and Gord Day 53-1/2. Third - Marie Carnegie and Ginny Clifford 45-1/2. f Fourth - Shirley Smegal and Joe Neal 39-1/2. Fifth - Harold Brown and Don Zoller 39. ty of Bethesda would be lost to future generations, the local branch has purchased a sign to mark the historical site of the hamlet and the roots of our or- ganized branch. On Thursday, Oct. 14, this sign was erected across from the original site of the church and school. It is hoped that in- terested present and former residents will look, admire and recapture some of the spirit of days gone by. The organization is grateful . to Mr. Robbie Sprules who con- tributed the fine design. Be- cause Bethesda-Reach Wom- en's Institute has a number of financial commitments, they in- - vite contributions towards the cost of the sign. Any contribu- tions should be sent to Bethes- du-Reach Women's Institute, ¢/ o Margaret Bruce, R.R. 1, Port Perry, LOL 1B2. Each donor's name will be recorded in the lo- cal Tweedsmuir History. Authorized by Doug Berry, Official Agent for Ross Stevenson PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 19,1993 - 15 The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of North Durham is holding its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 23. The evening will feature the music of Dieter Heller and the Celebrity 3, a live German band. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed authentic German costume. The event will be held at Go- reski Summer Resort, 226 Plat- ten Blvd. on Scugog Island from 8p.m.tolp.m. « Oktoberfest Oct. 23 Tickets are $10 a person and can be purchased at the Port Perry area at the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters office, Rent and Save, and Goreski Summer Re- sort; and in the Uxbridge area at Getaway Travel, Ballinger's Better Buy, and Zehrs Market. The event is a Big Brothers/ Big Sisters fundraiser. Give generously on behalf of the chil- dren in Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock who are served by the as- sociation. |] 2{eAV]2] ¢ SPECIAL OIL CHANGE FILTER & LUBRICATION * MOST CARS BONUS OFFER FREE BRAKE INSPEC HERE'S WHAT WE DO: - Supply and install a top quality oil filter - Install up to 5 litres of SW30 motor oil - Lubricate the chassis PLUS A 10 POINT INSPECTION * Most imported vehicle filters extra * $2.00 extra for Premium TURBO TESTED Motor Oil * 4x4's, Vans, Trucks & Mobile Homes extra. 29.89 TION from Fall Tune-ups $ Front End Alignment (2-Wheel Alignment) $4095 'SUPER- S/n nt pe R STRONG 99 00 Parts Extra Regular $59 °° See Dealer For Details TAYLOR FORD » MERCURY SALES & LEASING © PARTS & SERVICE 985-4451 985-3655 HWY. 7A WEST, PORT PERRY SELLING THE BEST & FIXING THE REST