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It's that time of year again, when we're all caught up in the busy time of Christmas prepara- tion. However, do let us take time to enjoy the true magic of the season, as we celebrate Christs' birth. Last weekend was a hub of ac- tivity at the Murcott Tree Farm, on Towline Road when once again many from the surrounding area drove out to the farm, and had the fun of cutting down their own Christmas tree, which is spon- sored by the Brooklin District' Lions Club. This is a part of Christmas I personally enjoy as I see many come and go carrying the tree of their choice on the back of their car. Guess I'm privileg- ed to live so close by to all of this activity. By the way, the tree farm is open for the next two weekends for anyone to come out and cut their own tree. The church school are planning a bowling party to be held at Motor City Bowling, Oshawa, on Saturday evening, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone who enjoys bowling come along and enjoy a fun evening. Lunch afterwards in a nearby restaurant. We are leav- ing the church parking lot at 6:30. "The Ladies Bible Class and the Women's Missionary Society are joining - together for their Christmas Pot Luck Dinner, to be held in the church hall on Wednes- day December 13 at 6:30 p.m.. Special invitation to our men folk to join with us. Following the meal, we will enjoy a Christmas programme. Sunday, December 17, is White Gift Sunday at Burns - a time to remember those whe are less for- tunate than we are. Also the church school Christmas party will be held at 10:00 a.m. sharp. . Plan to join with us, as we celebrate Christmas. Each per- son, young and older are asked to bring a gift and place it under the Christmas tree. This may be a toy, clothing, games canned food, Eleven tables of euchre were played at the euchre party last ANTIQUES: For a rare and unique gift, one that has stood the test of time. Visit "Lakeside Treasures" in Caesarea. On the East Shore of Lake Scu- gog. A fine selection of Pattern glass goblets, 2 tiered tables, hoosi- er cabinets, glass and porcelaine oil lamps, decoys, etc. Come and. browse Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or week days by appointment or chance. Take Hwy. 401 to Waverly Rd. (Durham Rd. #57) North to Caeserea and follow the signs. A call ahead is advisable. Ashburn and Area News by Florence Ashton Thursday night. Ladies first prize was won by Verna Draper, second etc.. This is an opportunity for you to share, in helping to make so- meone elses Christmas just a lit- tle more joyous. These gifts will be taken to a nearby charity and distributed. The annual Christmas Concert sponsored by the Centennial Com- munity Centre will be on Friday, December 15 at Burns Church Hall. The doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. and the programme will begin at 6:30. Good old Santa will make his appearance to greet all the children. Hot chocolate will be served. The Ashburn General store will hold an open house on Wednesday of this week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Complimentary rose to the first 100 guests. Refreshments, and see thier lovely display of Christmas goodies, from tropical gardens to Christmas corsages. Plan to drop in, and wish them well, as they celebrate their first anniversary of serving Ashburn and area. Also in the store will be the Christmas stocking waiting to be filled, with toys, canned goods and monetary donations. These will be distributed to the north neighborhood by the Whitby Branch of the Salvation Army. Just another opportunity for us to give and share at this blessed Christmas time. . Theo and Joan Knight enjoyed a bus trip to Niagara Falls, New York, a week ago. While there, the Christmas lights were turned on. I enjoyed a lovely trip to 'Frankemouth, Michigan recently, accompanied by Doris Harding, Whitby. There is surely much to see and enjoy in this small Bavarian town. Bronner's Christmas Store was a real delight, and the Christmas lighting was truly a Christmas wonderland. Phone 986-5427 rp -------------------------------- MYERS CASH & CARRY BULK FOODS & DISCOUNT DAIRY PRODUCTS Lowest Everyday Prices in Town! 'Check out our ... - Weekly Specials - Cake Pan Rentals - Cake Decorating & Candy Making Supplies - Quality Balderson Cheese SENIOR CITIZENS: 10% DISCOUNT on Bulk Items every Monday. . HWY. 7A EAST, PORT PERRY Just Wostof the 1. 1iqsday, Wednesday... 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Port Parry Plaza Thursdey & Friday vo. oer. 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 985-9441 Sods coo 9:00 AM 10 6:00 PM prize to Violet Cole. Men's first to Fred Taber, and second to Elmer Johnson. Lone hands to Nelson Cole. 50/50 draw won by Joan Fleming. Door prize winners Malcom Allbright and Don Wood. The next euchre is on Thursday December 14 at 8:00. Everyone welcome. Last Sunday morning, Troeles Madson and his foils had their PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 5, 1989 -- 25 Centre to host hayride Friday house extensively damaged by fire on Myrtle Road. The Community Centre are having a hay ride on Friday night of this week, meeting at Burns Church parking lot at 6:20 p.m. and leaving at 6:30. Do dress warmly, as everyone will be leav- ing the wagons to sing Christmas carols. The wagons will then return to the church for hot chocolate and doughnuts, If you do not feel like joining in on the wagon ride, you are most welcome to socialize over hot chocolate. Last Sunday was the first Sun- day in Advent. Glen Porter lit the advent candle. Rev. 'McEntyre chose as his sermon title 'The Word Made Flesh." taking as his text St. John 1, verse 14. At the conclusion of the service, Gerald Emm presented a plaqu= to Hugh Knight, Clerk of Session in ap- preciation of the sponsorship of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We welcome everyone to join with us at Burns each Sunday throughout the Yeuletide Season. cic m-- District director of the Canadian Cancer Society Jim Malcolm (left) receives a cheque for over $3,000 from Alex Ingram recently. Mr. Ingram was the organizer of the Scugog Branch, Canadian Cancer Soclety, Big Band Bash on Nov. 3. He said the fundraising event "wildly exceeded our expectations" and plans for a similar function are in the works, pos- sibly for April, 1990. THE MILLARLIGHTS present by Dylan Thomas and Narrated by Dr. Ralph Price THE FESTIVAL OF CAROLS & LESSONS Produced and Directed by Lynn Relf and Catherine. & Tom Millar at TOWN HALL 1873 on Friday December 15th & Saturday December 16th at 7:30 P.M. Tickets: $5.00 each - available at the door. Don't be a scrooge! Support your local kids! We will put you in the Christmas Spirit!