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Port Perry Star, 9 May 1995, p. 30

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30- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 9, 1995 D> PORT PERI STAR > | "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" r EN ¢ ® & Roors f Latcham Centre. RURAL ~ TEA TIME: Grace Durward (left) and Karen Davis (second from right) serve up tea to their former 4-H instructors, Jean Carnochan and Grac anniversary luncheon for the Hone e Bassant, during the 60th ydale Women's Institute Thursday at Port Perry's Museum Musicales starting up Scugo Islan Scugog Island United Church Saturday was a busy day at the Church. The Stewards ar- ranged a clean-up group to tidy the yard. They also worked the ~ flower beds and planted new bushes and pansies to greet us Sunday morning. Thank you, folks! The Sunday School children gathered as well on Saturday and were busy preparing the Candy Booth they sponsored at the Musicale. The children were Hope everyone enjoyed the Former 4-H members were in- beautiful weather over the vited to serve refreshments. I weekend! was one of them and it sure The Golden Slippers per- brought back many fond memo- formed at Cullen ardens on ries. Sunday afternoon. We will keep The County Town Singers you informed of their upcoming Spring Concert will take place performances. at the Greenbank United The Museum has started a Church on Friday May 12 at 8 spring series of Musicales with p.m. Tickets will be available at their first one being on Sunday the door. evening. Watch for details in the paper. Congratulations to the Hon- Scugog Island Women's Institute The Scugog Island Women's eydale Women's Institute on Institute will meet on Wednes- their 60th Anniversary. They day, May 17 at 8 p.m. at the Is- had a special celebration on J]and Hall. The program will in- Thursday, May 4 at the Latch- clude an Instrumental Musical am Centre and many of the Scu- Group from the Port Perry High gog Island members attended. School. Greenbank couple hit . Jackpot in lottery game Greenbank resident Robert (Bob) Sutherst is planning a trip to Amsterdam thanks to an Instant Bingo lottery win of $25,000. His plans also include sharing the windfall with his family. Mr. Sutherst, 77, was vice-president at Hi Spec Bolting in Missis- sauga until he retired. He and his wife, Joan, are parents of two and grandparents of five. Prior to this, his largest win was LOTTO 6/49 prize of $200. To date, Instant Bingo has generated over $363 million in sales and players have claimed more than $174.7 million in prizes. More than half the adults in Ontario play OLC games. For every $1 spent on a lottery ticket, about 30 cents is made available for worthy projects across Ontario. Since 1975, lottery players have helped generate $6.1 billion in profit, which supports the operation of Ontario hospitals, voluntary social service organizations through The Trillium Foundation, and cultural, sport and recrea- tional activities in the province. f great workers and enjoyed lunch together. Twenty-one pairs of hands and seven pairs of big hands make light work! Thank you to each one of you! Also, the donations of candy for the sale were appreciated. The Worship and Music Com- mittee of the Pastoral Charge would like to thank those who attended the Musicale on Satur- day evening. It was a great eve- ning of local entertainment and fellowship. Special thanks to the entertainers and the UCW groups for the refreshments. The Sunday School would like to thank you for supporting them by buying candy. On Sunday morning the theme of the service was the "Celebration of Marriage". Three couples, who were mar- ried at our church with Elaine Barber officiating, attended this special service. The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, May 9at 1:30 p.m. The High School Supper Club will meet on Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The Head UCW's Beef Supper will take place on Thursday, May 11 at the Island Halil. There are tickets available for the 5:15 p.m. sitting. Call Frei- da at 985-2788 for tickets. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, May 11 at7 p.m. Junior Choir practice will be held on Friday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m. atS.1.U.C. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Our Mother's Day Service will be held on Sunday, May 14 at 9:45 a.m. Special music will be by the Men's Chorus and the Junior Choir. The Official Board will meet on Monday, May 15 at S.I.U.C. at 8 p.m. Please mark your cal- endars. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Have a good week! Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per and Reception of New Mem- bers was on Sunday at Green- bank United Church. Being received into the Church were Muriel and Fred Tassie and Christopher Shaw. We hope they enjoy the fellowship of the congregation. Joanna Shepherd sang a love- ly solo "Love Grows Here" and Hugh and Roberta Baird sang a duet as part of the choir's an- them "To God Be the Glory". County Town Singers are coming to Greenbank Church on May 12, Friday evening at 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Choir so if you need tickets, call any member and for $5 come out and enjoy an evening of music. Tickets will be availa- ble at the door or call 985-7552 or 985-8559. The 30 Hour Famine, held this weekend at the Church, brough 20 teens and five adults together to raise awareness, as well as money, for World Vision. During this 30-hour fasting, the participants took part in a base- ball game, roller blading, Bible study, watched movies (The Lion King), basketball and many more activities. If you would like to show your finan- cial support, call 985-2006 or 985-3420. The group wish to thank sponsors Joe's Pizzeria, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Valu- Mart and IGA for their generosi- ty which helped make this event a success. Ladies helping with the music for the UCW service on May 21, practice will be Thursday eve- ning from 8 to 8:30 p.m. and then next Sunday. after church for a few minutes. Three Greenbank Young Peo- ple, Bonnie Edwards, Joanna Shepherd and Joel Van Veghel, are busy preparing for a trip to Calgary to participate in "Mu- sicfest Canada". They are mem- bers of Jazzmerize, a 17- member vocal ensemble from Port Perry High School. While in Calgary they will be perform- ing concerts, taking part in vo- cal workshops and appearing on a TV morning program. You have an opportunity to hear this talented group per- form before they leave, at a Mother's Day concert on Sun- day, May 14 at 8 p.m., Port Perry United Church. Tickets are $5, available from Bonnie, Joanne and Joel or at Port Perry United Church office or Irwin Smith Music. On Sunday, April 30, Mary Jean Till entertained the Dob- son and Phair families and also the neighbors on the 10th Con- cession East. The occasion was a shower for Mary Emery who will beome the bride of Bruce Phair on Friday, May 26. Mrs. Margaret Couperth- waite attended the 80th Anni- versary of Agincourt Collegiate fl Popular group will | appear at church Greenbank Institute on Saturday where she enjoyed seeing former class- mates. It was a busy week in Green- bank Park as construction be- gan on the new pavilion. Special thanks to Fred Phoenix and Wes Southern for their support with regards to materials and machinery. The footings are in, the top soil is removed and re- placed with gravel and the posts and headers are in place) Next Saturday, the trusses will be ar- riving. Anyone Who can donate a few hours labor, please phone Cliff Rodd at 985-8103. Thanks to the volunteers for their outstanding support last week. The shelter committee al- ready has eight picnic tables (of the 24 needed), donated by members of the community. Each steel and wooden table is 'made locally and we are asking for a $160 donation. The name of your group or family will be written on a plaque on the table. Tax receipts are available. Phone 985-3723 for details. Also in the park, the tennis court and basketball courts are being upgraded and more sand added to the playground area. The Lions Club Golf Tourna- ment begins on June 3 at the Country Acres Driving Range. For $5 you can qualify to win a new car or up to 60 other prizes. Tickets are available at the Chicken Coop, Marlin Travel, Country Acres or Williamson's Uxbridge. Phone 985-3723 for more details. This week is the last perfor- mance for the Folk Music Socie- ty until September, so call 985- 8351 for tickets for this Satur- day,May 13 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Margaret Couperth- waite, Robert and Marion at- tended the funeral of a dear friend Mrs. (Del) Frank Green of Stouffville on Monday after- noon. The ball season starts this Thursday evening, 8 p.m., Ian- son Park, when the Greenbank Gamblers meet last year's Oshawa and District winners the Oshawa uirrels. Come out and meet the team of 95 with some new players and coach as well as some familiar players. We are sending "Get Well Wishes" to Laura Lee who is a patientin Oshawa General Hos- pital. mh. ------------

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