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, 18- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 23 1994 7% "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" -- ---- ------ ---- Ru PORT PERRY STAR Ro RAL OTS eA Family and friends gathered at the Scugog Island Hall on Saturday to celebrate Eliza Fralick's 90th birthday. The Ste- phenson Point resident was born on August 25, 1904. SER ne, ota, 3: 25 Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend. Our sum- mer holidays will soon be over. "On Saturday, Aug. 20, friends, neighbors and relatives of Eliza Fralick gathered at the Island Hall to honor Eliza on the occasion_of her 90th birth- day. More than 100 guests én- joyed renewing acquaintances over a lovely tea provided by the Grace UCW. Eliza is an avid gardener and is noted for the beautiful iris and gladiolus flowers she cultivates. She has always been an active member of the community. Cong tions and best wishes, Eliza! The Museum grounds on Sunday sparkled with many colors. The Second Annual .¢ Cruisin' Car Show was held there and it was great that the weather co-operated for them. Labor Day weekend will soon be upon us, so itis time to get or- atula- Museum sparkled ganized for your Port Perry Fair exhibits. Call 985-8871 with news, folks! Have a good week! Scugog Island United Church News Another successful Vacation Bible School was held at Scugog Island United Church from Aug. 15 to 18. Many children gathered to hear Bible stories, learn new songs, crafts and Bible verses. Special thanks to the many volunteers for makin Vacation Bible School so specia for the children. We had many teenagers volunteer again this year and we thank each and every one of you! PI your Our prayers were answered [ on Sunday as the weather was great for our outdoor activities. The outdoor service was held in the morning and the stewards sponsored the Chicken Barbe- cue in the evening. Special thanks to all the volunteers for their help. , Next Sunday, Aug. 28, will be our last joint outdoor service. There will be a pot luck lunch following the service. On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Vaca- tion Bible School teachers will meet for a short meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Scugog Island United Church. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Decoration Day a success Mabel OF: 11] '(=1 OO COOOOOOOOOOEON Nestleton Women's Institute On Wednesday, Aug. 10 the Nestleton Women's Institute and guests went to the Bonfire Restaurant in Lindsay for lunch. After a tempting meal President Rika Wygerde con- ducted a brief business period, all members answering the roll call, "A busy mind is never a bored one." Offering was taken and "pennies for friendship" gathered for our overseas work in ACWW. After business was completed the members attended the Kaw- artha Summer Theatre and en- joyed the play "Nonsense II" a musical comedy causing much merriment - a most enjoyable day for all! Family Concerns. Mr. and Mrs. Leung of Hong Kong visited with Roy and Dor- is Nottingham of Caesarea on Sunday. Of interest the Not- tinghams visited with Mr. and Mrs. Leung in Hong Kong two years ago, and this is a return visit by Mr. and Mrs. Leung to Scouting There were nine tables at the euchre on Friday evening. The winners were: ladies first - Dor- is Hill, second - Jean Pogue, third - Kay Brown. Gents first - Bill Collins, second - Cliff Rodd, third - Roy Blain. Door prize, first June Bayley, second George Harper, third Iva Phoe- nix. Next euchre Sept. 16 at 8 .m. Greenbank Seagrave Scout- ing Groups, which includes bea- vers, cubs, scouts and venturers will be having registration on Aug. 30 at Seagrave Church be- see Roy and Doris! Birthday Celebration Mrs. Marg Bauchen of McKee Road held a birthday celebra- tion for neighbor Neta Fish one day last week at the Cadmus Country Club. Other friends present were Marg's sister Myr- tle Waters of Warkworth and Marie Beuchen and sister Kay of Los Angeles, U.S.A. A great party was enjoyed by all! Good food in a unique setting served to perfection. Get Well So pleased to report that Effa Stainton of 51 Williams Point Road is progressing well after having a hip replacement a few weeks ago. She will soon be her old cheery self once again -- all the best ot a good friend Effa! Nestleton Cemetery Decoration Service The Decoration Day Service on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2:30 p.m. was a fine success with a large attendance of folks on hand to pay res ones. The cordial greeters were Norm and Bernice Mairs. The guest speaker for the day - was Michelle Hoffman - a Diaco- nal Minister from Port Perry (a lay church officer or subordi- nate minister). She was excel- lent. She gave an inspiring mes- sage in memory of those who have gone before! She brought up many points of interest - the scripture Psalm 23 "The Lord Is registratio tween7and 9 p.m. oo. _ We will also have a uniform " exchange. Pleased to see Glenn and Mary Jean Till have moved into their new home in Greenbank. Terry and Julie and family will * take up residence in the house on the farm. ) . We are pleased to see Harold Holtby has recovered from eye surgery and is out driving the caragain. © Greenbank Sr. Choir practice will begin Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. We are hoping to have a ladies choir for Sept. 18. Any ladies wishing to participate, practice will be on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 8:16pm. ... George and Doreen McAr- thur of Lindsay and Edith McArthur of Minden were our guests after the Decoration Ser- vice. Ross and Marie Cookman, along with daughters Cathy "} Board for Goodwood, Epsom Utica Charge will meet on Wednes- day at 8 p.m. following the church service which begins The Official at 7 p.m. in Goodwood Church. Sunday service this week will be held in Epsom Church starting at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Burton will be taking a few holidays so in his place, the speaker will be Keith Pike from Oshawa. There were many relatives and friends visiting with John and Suzanne Warner on Sunday to witness the baptism of their son Lucas which took place in the fami- ly swimming pool. Doug and Joy Holtby host- ed the annual Ontario Mur- | Local family hosted barbecue ray Grey Cattle Assoc. barbe- cue, cattle judging and social get-together at their farm on Saturday. The Jack and Jill party in Utica Hall on Friday evening for Brian Kerry and Patricia Elson was well attended. I understand the wedding is set for October. Pete and Georgina Sut- cliffe were among many who enjoyed the Ronnie Hawkins show at the Stouffville Sales barns on the weekend. A lot of strange things can happen on the golf course, and as I'm low on real news this week, you're stuck with my tales. Firstly, have you ever played in fog so thick that you can't see where your ball goes? This happened twice this week and believe me it's a real experience. Some surprises if you're lucky enough to be near or on the green but a real bummer if the ball disappears com- pletely. It also helps to have a hard hat. I was talking to a fellow who lives in Epsom Downs Congratulations, Zolton. in memory of loved My Shepherd" was sung and John 14: 1-8 was read by Mi- chelle. Our soloist Alma Wilson from Mount Zion United Church, sang two appropriate numbers in keeping with the day of mem-. ory - "How Great Thou Art" and "In The Garden" with Karen Yellowlees our fine organist at theinstrument. Robt. Mairs, caretaker, ex- pressed warm appreciation to our guest speaker Michelle Hoffman, Alma Wilson for her gift of song and our fine organist Karen Yellowlees. A word of praise is necessary as well for our caretaker of the cemetery, Robt. Mairs for a super custodi- an - the cemetery looked just perfect! SA After the service closed with "Blest Be The Tie That Binds" - Benediction and Three Fold Amen - a time of visiting and reminiscing with old friends back for the day from many places, to pay respect to the memory of their loved ones, was enjoyed by the people attending before returninghome. On Friday, yours truly hosted a birthday party at the popular Cadmus Country Club. Those celebrating were Edda Bow- man, Aug. 3 and Neta Fish, Aug. 14. Others present for the party were Russell Bowman and daughter Pat Cornell. A fine meal - in pleasant sur- roundings - a most delightful setting!! | n Aug. 30 and Debbie, have returned from 'their sightseeing trip in Ire- land." The Blakely yard sale was the scene of action on the weekend, when Myrtle Blakely of Orillia . spent the weekend and had an opportunity to see many old friends and neighbors. . Oh, what a beautiful day for the W.1. picnic on Wednesday, when members and four visi- tors enjoyed a bountiful picnic lunch, also a birthday cake and d wishes for yours truly. ank you, ladies! : Our Pres. Shirley Lee con- ducted a short meeting when plans were made to help in the hospitality corner at Port Perry Fair. The cousins Jenna and Ashley Phoenix and Emily Wil- son favored us with signing two numbers, "The Happy Song" and "Put a little Love in your heart". Deitra Earl read some de- lightful garden poems in keep- ing with the season, also two contests on birds, which ended a pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Janesik and daughter Joanne of Port Hope, who were once residents of Greenbank, were visiting with Muriel Gib- son on Sunday. Fred and I were happy to re- new friendship with Margarit and Joe Phyl of Switzerland, who are visiting with family and friends for two weeks, also Hans and Carl Bissig of Engle- hart and Joe Spitslig of Udney last Friday and have dinner with us, as we have known the family for over 30 years. Where To Nap If you sleep in a chair, You have nothing to lose, But a nap at the wheel, Is a permanent snooze.