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12- PORT PERRY STAR - Cry STAR - Tuesday, March 14, 1995 March 14, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" [ Me - RORAL Roots KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR Golden Anniversary Nell and Noreen Malcolm, of Malmont Farms, Blackstock, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary (March 10) with family and friends at an open house at their home on Sunday afternoon. hold a Welcome to spring which offi- cially arrives on March 21. What nice warm weather for the March school break when a number of people head for the warmer climates. I have a feel- ing we shouldn't get too sure we won't have more winter weath- er. The Sunday School took ad- vantage of the weather to hold an impromptu skating party on Ron Thomson's pond on Sun- day, March 6. About 30 people enjoyed hockey or skating and warmed up on hot chocolate while munching on goodies. Sometimes the best events are those with the least prepara- tion. Reminder that church servic- es for Greenbank United Church start at 11 a.m. with Sunday School convening at 11:10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Saturday evening, March 18, the Folk Music Society are fea- turing "Washboard Hank and the ht at Greenbank Hall at 8 p.m. If you haven't your tickets, call 985-8351. The Greenbank Lions Club will be selling Easter rabbits again. This helps ool port their Annual Easter unt for the kids. Phone 985- 53723 to order these rabbits. If you missed signing your child up for minor ball in Green- bank, please contact Barb Ball team to danse | Ward, 986- 3903 as soon as pos- sible. The Saintfield Ladies lob ball team are holding a dance in Greenbank Hall on April 1 from 8 to 1 p.m. It's a sports evening so dig out your favorite shirt and come out and join in the fun. For further information or tickets, call 985-3903 or 985- 2784. The last euchre part March 3 held in Green ank Hall was well attended with winners as follows: Men first Neil Hunter, second Cliff Rodd and third Glen Till. Ladies first Jean Rodd, second Betty Stone and third Marlene Blain. Draw prizes to Kay Brown, Marlene Blain and Cliff Rodd. Next eu- chre will be held on March 31. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Till held a family gathering on Sunday to celebrate the 89th birthday of Mary Jean's mother Aileen Dobson. Congratulations, Ai- leen, and many more healthy years. Congratulations also go to my mother Dorothy Ianson who is celebrating her 89th birthday. These two ladies are one day apartin their celebrations. We welcome back from Flori- da, Jim and Marilyn Rushford who were away for three months, Fred and Muriel Tas- sie who were away for three weeks and Tom and Valerie Hunter and family who spent one week in the warm sung. Did you miss the news last week? Murray and I took the week and holidayed on a cruise ship visiting several ports in the western Caribbean Sea. Thought for the week: Nature has given us two ears, two eyes and but one tongue, so we should hear and see more than we speak. ~ Community Hall wit Hope everyone is enjoying the scouting activities on the Is- April Fool's Dance ot hall beautiful weather for our March break. The Island seems to be busy with many activities and special occasions. Special greetings are extend- ed to our former correspondent, Reta Reader, on the occasion of her 89th birthday on Thursday, March 16. All your friends from the Island hope you enjoy your day and send you their best wishes. Christina and Everett Pren- tice will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on March 18 at the Scugog Island a come- and-go from 2 to 4 p.m. and a dance in the evening at 8 p.m. Christina and Everett are long-time residents of the Is- land. In fact, they are still living on the farm where Everett was born! They have been very ac- tive in our community and they have watched our community change over the years. They have a wealth of history to share with us and we congratu- late them on their 50th anniver- sary. Relatives from out west are joining their family and hope friends and acquaintances will come out and enjoy this fes- tive atmosphere of this special occasion. Scugog Island Women's Institute Ladies of the Women's Insti- tute are reminded of their meet- ing on March 15 at 8 p.m. at the Island Hall. Helen Redman's niece, Karen Kewson from Bur- lington, will be the guest speak- er. Karen is the Curator of the Canadian Golf Assoc. Museum at the Glen Abbey Golf Course and she will be speaking on the importance of sports in our heri- tage. 2nd Scugog Parent Group The 2nd Scugog Parent Group will be sponsoring an April Fool's Dance on Saturday, April 1 at the Scugog Island Hall. For tickets, call Wayne at 985-0302. Proeeds will go to land. Scugog Island United Church The warm weather brought out a good crowd for our Sunday worship. George Barrass and Ryan Hamelinck participated in the Lenten Liturgy. The Youth Group participat- ed in the worship services at the Nursing Home and Villa on Sunday afternoon. They en- joyed a bowling party following the services. The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. The Grace UCW will be hold- ing their Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper at the Island Hall on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Tickets are sold out. Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to a fun eve-. ning! A communion service will be held on Sunday, March 19 at ourregular time of 9:45a.m. The Sunday School and Sup- port Group will meet on Mon- day, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Moms and Tots will continue -to meet on Mondays at the church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ~ Residents busy during March break - that a beautiful springlike weekend? And to think that in a few days, spring really arrives. How nice it is to see all the ice disappear. The Ladies' Bible Class met at the home of Joan Knight on Wednesday afternoon, with sev- en women present. President Aldine Wick chaired the meet- ing. The opening hymn was "Near to the Heart of God". Scripture John 14 vs 1-14 was by Lexie Pettus, medita- tion was titled "When Tears are Flowing" followed with prayer by Lexie. "Blessed Assurance" was sung. Sheila Parrott led in the Bible study from Psalm 42 vs 2. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all present. The April meeting will be held at Lexie's home. Sorry I was unable to attend the meet- ingon Wednesday. I understand at the last Hor- ticultural Society meeting that three faithful members re- ceived a special honor. Dr. John McKinney and Chrissie and Margaret David were presented with life memberships for their fine contribution to the society through the years. As well, Mar- garet was presented with a love- ly book on lilies, for having served as treasurer for the past 16 years or more. Of course, Chrissie was unable to attend the meeting as she is still con- fined to hospital at the Whitby General. Rev. Sheina Smith returned to the pulpit on Sunday, follow- ing her vacation to Florida. Sharmen, Sheila and Moyra sang a lovely selection "Alle- luiah". Next Sunday, following the service which will be video- taped, everyone is invited to the Deakins for fun and refresh- ments. It's 'euchre night again on Thursday of this week at 8 p.m. at the Community Centre. Eve- ryone welcome. On Saturday, Lois Dow, Roy Death, Ruth Oliver, Bernice Gardner and Florence Ashton attended the annual meeting of the Pickering Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society, which was held at St. Andrew' 8 Church, Whitby. sg It was nice to see Art aid Eva Richardson of Port Perry at morning worship on Sunday. n Friday evening, Doug and Florence Ashton visited oyd and Margaret Pugh of Ajax. ! Enjoy the weather while it's here For all those who flew down to Florida for the holidays.. eat your hearts out as we enjoy this ovely Spring weather for a few more days. Judy and Lisa Taylor and Lynn Hancock of Greenbank were in Orlando for the past week. Visitors with Mrs. Crosier re- cently were Bruce and Jean Beare of Scarborough, Dale Beare of Waterdown, Dean and Gloria Beare and children of Oshawa and Wally and Jean Scott of London. There were 17 tables of eu- chre in the Hall on Friday eve- ning with the following win- ners: Ladies first Berneice Wells, second Olive Painter, third Margaret Gall. Mens first Ross Thompson, second Mary Hill and third Isobel McCully. Most lone hands was won by Ross Thompson and Don Geer, both with five. Freeze-out win- ners were Rita Parratt and Mal- colm Allbright with Grace and Bruce Thompson wining sec- ond. Draws were won by George Harper, Isobel McCully and Milt Anderson. Elva Symes won the 50/60. There will be another euchre in two weeks, March 24. There was a good attendance at the mid-morning breakfast, on Sunday at Epsom Church, which was cooked by the men of the congregation. During the church service, Lynn and Hank Bertrand were 'presented with a going-away gift as they will be leaving the community at the end of March for their new ven- ture in Haliburton. Everyone wishes them luck, it certainly will be a new way of life for them. Church and Sunday School this week will be held in utica at 1la.m. Beth Catherwood of Oshawa visited with her mother Ruth Ashton a couple of days last week. John Warner's mother, from Niagara Falls, has been visiting with John, Suzanne and Lucas for several 'days. Bruce and Marie Geer were Sunday supper guests with son Randy, Carolyn and girls in Woodville. Lorne and Wileen Slute were in Cookstown recently to visit with son Brian and his famil It turned out to be a real family gathering as sons Ken and Bill and their families also were ere.