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30 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 22,1994 "\ "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" News of interest to our rural neighbours in Scugog Township SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY STAR Two local groups were the recipients of money donated by the Greenbank Lions Club. The club raised the money through the recent sale of 5,000-hour light bulbs. Greenbank Public School received $235 for the purchase of hockey nets for the floor hockey program and to support the School Ski program, $200 was donated to the Greenbank Community Hall for im- provements to the hall and the club will also be donating mon- ey to Campaign Sight First, a global effort by the Lions Clubs to prevent curable blindness. Joining in the presentation at Greenbank P.S. last week are (front) students Ashley Richard- son and Joel Thomson. (Back) Clifford Rodd, treasurer Green- bank Hall, John Bark, teacher, and Larry Doble, President of the Greenbank Lions Club. Lenten services held Sunday we had the Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper at Greenbank United Church. Mu- riel Gibson extinguished the first Lenten Candle. Rev. Shep- herd's sermon "Life at 40" ac- quainted us with 40 days of Lent, 40 Noah spent in the ark, and how Jesus went into the forest for 40 days. Next Sunday we honor Lord Baden Powell and the Scout movement. The flowers in the sanctuary were there in memory of Mr. George Stone who passed away last week. Our sympathy to all of his family. The UCW will take part in the World Day of Prayer in our church. The Fidelis Unit will meet at 1 p.m. for a short busi- ness meeting before the service on March 4 at 2 p.m. We were happy to have Mrs. Ruby Beare at church on Sunday morning. She has returned from a holi- day in Florida and is sporting a lovely tan. Due to poor ticket sales, the "Hawaiian Holiday" dance to raise funds for the Greenbank Hall, has been cancelled for Feb. 26. Once again the Folk Music Society had a wonderful night of entertainment, a sold-out crowd listened to the music of Willie P. Bennett. The next Folk Music Nightis April 19. Scugog Island W.I. by Clara Dowson, P.R.O. The evening of Feb. 16, the Scugog Island Women's Insti- tute met at the Island Hall with six members in attendance. Our President Jan Gerrow welcomed everyone and meet- ing opened in the usual man- ner. Motto: "What did I miss when I was away?" Roll call: "What would you like to learn how to do?" and the answers were pretty interesting. Bonnie Gerrow read the min- u'es of the previous meeting in the absence of Betty Reader. Helen Redman gave the Treasurer's Report in the ab- sence of Betty Ann Freeman. It was decided to quilt our re- maining quilt top and sell tick- ets. Also try for the Saturday before Mother's Day at the Country Market - so all you members get busy, our funds are low. Thank you from Mrs. Morrow and family for lunch served af- ter Mr. Morrow's funeral. As we were unable to carry out much business, meeting ad- journed and thanks to Jan Ger- row who did her best to teach us a craft. Well done, Jan. Lunch consisted of fruit bread, cheese and lovely cookies and squares. It is with deep regret that we mourn the loss of one of our members, Connie Haigh. She will be greatly missed. She was always willing to do her share even though in failing health. Our deepest sympathy to Mr. Haigh and family. We sure had a taste of spring- like weather over the weekend. It makes us wonder what lies ahead of us! Special wishes are extended to Cecil Fralick who celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 20. Scugog Shores Museum and Village From Tuesday, Feb. 22 to Fri- day, Feb. 25, the Museum is of- fering free admission to cele- brate Heritage Week. The hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors will tour the school house and emporium to enjoy the native display and our new children's and optical exhibits. 5th Port Perry Brownies They had line dancing on Feb. 15 with Mr. Roane teach- ing and all the Brownies earned their Dancer's Badge. On Feb. 19 and 20, they had a mini-camp. They learned to snowshoe and went toboggan- ing and swimming. The Brown- ies earned their Winter Adven- ture and Snow Sports Badges. Fun was had by all. Scugog Island United Church, 191001Island Road The Scugog Island Sunday School Teachers and Support Group would like to thank the congregation and community for supporting their first Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Spe- cial thanks to the Youth Group and 2nd Scugog Scouts for help- ing with the clean up. The Lectionary Bible Study Group won't be meeting until March 15. Please mark your calendars. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at S.I.U.C. The Thinking Day Service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 9:45 a.m. at S.I.U.C. The 4th Brownies, Guides and the Cubs, Beavers and Scouts will be par- ticipating in the service. Re- freshments and fellowship fol- lowing the service. Bluebirds are members of the thrush family and return to this area in the first two weeks of April. The males return first, followed two weeks later by the female. The High School Youth have made houses and they are available for $10. Call 985- 4094. The bird house should be five feet off the ground and should face a pasture field or unbroken ground. Place them 15 to 20 feet apart. This discou- rages other birds from nesting by. Let's support the youth and help bring the bluebirds back to this area. There will be a special Head UCW service at the S.1.U.C. on Sunday, March 6 at 9:45 a.m. The choir will sing "God Isn't Dead". Additional music will be by "2 Plus 3 Friends". It is time to renew your Ob- server subscription. Please con- tact Marilyn Wallace or leave your payment at the church. New subscribers welcome! The Grace UCW will be spon- soring a "Wearing of the Green" ham and scalloped potato sup- per on Thursday, March 17 at the Island Hall at 6 p.m. Come out and wear 'something green. A prize will be given to the best- dressed person. There will be a program following the dinner. For tickets, call Karen 985- 8871 or Florence 985-9346. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week! Two new hall members added For the time being, I am in- cluding news from the Epsom area. If you have items that you wish to be included, give me a call at 985-7564. Church and Sunday School this week will be held in Epsom Church at 11 a.m. and for this and every week during Lent there will be Holy Communion served during church service. Faye and Keith Ashton would like to welcome their friends to an Open House at their home on Saturday, Feb. 26 starting at 1 p.m. Anyone who cannot attend on Saturday would be most wel- come to join with their church friends following Sunday ser- vice. This is their way of show- ing their appreciation for all the support they have received from the community. Our sympathy to the family of Murray Prentice who passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Mur- ray, who was the son of Gordon and Elsie Prentice, grew up in Epsom and was well known as a teacher and principal at several area schools. Melba and Bill McKay enter- tained 15 members of the fam - ly on Sunday to meet their new great granddaughter Elizabeth Carter Connelly, who was born on Jan. 14, 1994. Congratula- tions. The regular euchre party will be held this Friday in Utica Hall starting at 8 p.m. Every- one is welcome. The Utica Hall Board held their annual meeting on Sun- day when two new members were appointed. Judy Mac- Sween and Joanne Richardson were appointed to take the place of Irene Fielding and Doug MacSween who tendered their resignations. The Stephen Aked family were Saturday dinner guests at the home of John and Jan Brad- bury near Oakwood. I was surprised and delighted when I spied a robin on Sunday morning on the lawn of my neighbor, Bill Mole. I am con- vinced that some of these birds just didn't get away last fall but have wintered in the bush somehow. If this springlike weather continues, even the bulbs will be popping through the ground. The mild weather forced the cancellation of the Sunday School's skating party last Sun- day as the skating rink at the Slack home just melted away. They hope to re-schedule, weather permitting. Ice poses a hazard | Ann BEDI] The community sends sincere condolences to the family of the late George S. Stone. Mr. Stone was a wonderful man and ene of this area's real estate pioneers and a lot of residents bought their first home from him. Many of us knew George as a friend or as Bill Jr. says "a hock- ey friend". George sponsored lo- cal area teams for many years. He will be sadly missed. Residents are reminded that the sudden change in tempera- ture has the water levels unu- sually high and the river is very unsafe. Fast moving waters can be treacherous to children of all ages. It is also wise to watch out for your dogs and cats as some of them have been used to roam- ing on the ice while playing with the children and may sud- denly find themselves in trou- ble. Happy birthday wishes this week to Mathew McGarry, Mel- ody Somerville and Fran Tay- lor. Seagrave Church News Brad, Amanda and ¥.van Hill extinguished the firs. "Lenten Candle" on Sunday, which was the first Sunday of Lent. Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper was also observed. The church ser- vice on Sunday was on "Life at 40". Next Sunday's theme is "Focus on the World". We are to bring a news clipping or make a note of something from the me- dia. The choir sang "God's Way was the Best Way", accompa- nied by organist Muriel Jebson. Sunday School theme wes "The New Beginning". The UCW will meet on Wednesday, March 2 at the home of Gloria Newman of Port Perry. Luncheon will precede the meeting at 12:30 p.m. New prospective church members are reminded that the dates for Church membership classes are March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5. That's it for this week. Please call Diane Cooke with news next week at 985-3722.