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14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" Greenbank News 'Nov. 7 is set for the holiday craft sale By Doris Hill What a great evening at the Greenbank Hall on Friday night. The talent auction was a huge success and the entire evening was the sight of much laughter and good times. Thanks to all who partic- ipated in making our i evening such a hit. Special mention to our auctioneers George Timms - who also entertained with song, smooth-talking Carl Phoenix and a surprise guest - Brooke Holtby. We were all impressed by the auctioning skills shown by these three. By the way - Joyce, what was in that "Too Hot to Handle Gift Basket?" ~~ On Sunday the hills of Greenbank came alive with the sound of music when Ee ------ AN your form. we held our dedication ser- vice for the newly pur- chased grand piano. Many thanks to the junior and senior choirs, Jubilation, Linda Hunter, Betty Stone, Val Hunter and Reta Stickwood who had the church vibrating with the sound. Special thanks to Rev. Carson for his sermon. Thanks also to the music committee, the construc- tion crew, the kitchen helpers and all those who donated so generously towards the purchasing of the piano. Keep yourselves "in tune" for next week's 105th anniversary church service at 11 a.m. Special guest speaker will be David Shepherd. Ladies please bring sandwiches and sweets for the social to fol- low the service. There will be a 105th anniversary social for Greenbank congregation on Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. An evening of fun, food, board games and party games for all ages. Come and enjoy. Sincere sympathy to Raymond Kerry and family on the passing of his wife Jean last week. The U.C.W. Evening Unit Christmas craft evening will be Wednesday, Nov. 7. Please register by Nov. 2. Call Tina at 905-985-9624 or Karen at 905-985-3058. Cost is $10. Please bring a tuna fish can and paint brushes. Register early as space is limited to 30. CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC 852-3331 108002263-2000 The Fidelis Unit U.C.W. will meet at the church on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pat Milner speaking on "Keeping Lucy Maude Montgomery Alive." Pat lives in the former Leaskdale Manse. Come and bring a friend and hear all about it. Pauline Young at 1479 Cragg Rd. is hosting a Candlelight Party on Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Fifty per cent of the pro- ceeds will be donated to the G.Y.A. You are invited, phone 905-985-2681. Proud to hear that the Ist Seagrave - Greenbank . Scouts will be participating in the Remembrance Day Service at the legion in Port Perry, Sunday, Nov. 11. edd eld IF 12 Great Service ~~ Come see Look for your form ~ in the mail! Ashburn News Pumpkin heads are judged By Florence Ashton Family Sunday was enjoyed by everyone at morning worship as the children joined with us in the service. Sermon "Hanging in the balance." Again we enjoyed the beautiful music by Dave, lan, Karen and Jackie accompanied by Graeme on his guitar. How blessed we are to have such musi- cal talent in our congrega- tion. Graeme also brought along his pal Leonard to talk to the children. Sunday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. we look forward to the Gospel Quartet "Middle Cross" in concert at Burns Church and also our own Karen Illman will be ministering to us in song. Euchre results for Oct. 25 are as follows: seven tables were played. Ladies first - Alice Greig, second - Jan Gengi, men's first - Jack Lee, second - Gert Maynard, lone hands - Phyllis Cook and Emily Bayus and Bill Hodgins. Door prize winners - Lloyd White and Mary Housego. Share the wealth - Mary Borland and Art Budd. Next euchre is Nov. 8 at the Community Centre. Brooklin Horticulture Society met at Brooklin United Church on Wednesday evening with speaker Diane Howarth demonstrating "decorat- ing for the holidays." There were some most interesting entries on the show table with Jack O'Lantern faces, etc. The carved Jack O'Lantern face entry was won by Jan Vallance. In the culinary division, Eleanor McCallum took first prize for her apple pie; Alice Thachuk won first prize for the pumpkin pie; straw- berry jam by Carol Catton; pickles (dill) first prize - Eileen Slute; relish (cucumber) - first prize Marg Powell; sauces (chili Sauce) won by Carol Catton. To conclude the evening, pumpkin pie was enjoyed by all. Ken Brown and Moyra Dobson were the judges and were lucky enough to sample all the delicious preserves and pies. Next meeting will be Nov. 28 which will be the Christmas show and annu- al meeting. Doug and Florence Ashton attended the funeral service for the late Jean Kerry last Saturday afternoon, which was held at Greenbank Church. Right now, registration is FREE! APE IX ' IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR FIREARM OWNERS IN ONTARIO Your personalized and easy-to-complete firearm registration form is already on its way to you by mail if you hold a valid firearms licence or Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC). You must have your licence or FAC before you can register. Firearm registration is a legal responsibility for all firearm owners. Registration is a one-time endeavour. You can save the $18 fee if you apply to register your firearms by the deadline indicated on Acting now means you're sure to have your registration documents before you need them. You may also apply to register on-line. Visit www.cfc.gc.ca for details. For more information, call: 1 800 731-4000 or visit: www.cfc.gc.ca e Registration works towards improving public safety by recognizing owner accountability for the safe use and storage of firearms. e Any restricted or prohibited firearms that you registered under the former law must be re-registered. There is no fee for re-registration. e An amnesty is in effect until December 31, 2001, to allow those in possession of unregistered, restricted firearms to either register or properly dispose of them. ® Registration enables police to trace firearms that may have been stolen, illegally imported, illegally manufactured, or bought on the black market. ® Insurance coverage and claims can be obtained or handled more easily for owners of registered firearms. e By law, all firearms must be registered by the end of 2002. Canada