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Young hockey fans Steve Martyn, Matt Baxter and Jeff Whitfield take a seat on Santa's knee as the jolly fellow paid a visit to the Scugog Arena Sunday evening for the annual Junior C MoJacks family Christmas night. 'Last minute shoppers to get lucky break (From page 1), There will be some clothing stores, gift shops, and drug stores open, while some of their competitors will not. Both gro- cery store Valumart and 1.G.A. will be closed. Many of the stores are not opening for regular hours. Some will be opening for the af- ternoon, while others open in the morning, but all will be closed by 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Any person who is planning on shopping Sunday, will have to take their chances on a par- ticular store being open, or call the store directly to find out ex- actly when or if they will be open. For 15 years Operation Scu- gog has been helping more and more local families celebrate Christmas. According to Anne Wannink- hof -- a social worker and one of the many dedicated workers at Operation Scugog -- the organi- zation will hand out food ham- pers to about 140 families this Christmas. The hampers will be filled with a turkey and all the trim- mings to make a Christmas din- ner, Mrs. Wanninkhof said. Food for the hampers is do- nated by local church groups, service clubs, businesses and residents. "Each year Operation Scugog gets a better response from the community ," Mrs. Wanninkhof said, but the number of families in need also rises. Last year, Operation Scugog helped 89 families. This year they will help 140. The names of the families re- main confidential, but Opera- tion Scugog lists the ages and clothing sizes of the family members. Mrs. Wanninkhof ex- plained that some organiza- tions also give gifts of clothing and toys to the needier families. "Instead of a Christmas ex- change (some businesses and groups) like to help a family," Mrs. Wanninkhofsaid. . This year, the food hampers will be given outon Dec. 21. "It's one heck of a day, but so very satisfying," Mrs. Wannink- hof said. The workers at Opera- tion Scugog get some much needed help from local students who carry the food hampers and other goodies out to the ¢ars. "The kids get a real kick out of it," she said. Families aren't the only indi- viduals who are helped by the organization. Operation Scugog also helps single people, who may not need a full turkey din- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 19, 1989 -- 3 Operation Scugog helps make ner, by giving them a small monetary gift. Other gifts are received by Central Seven, Chateau Bleu and Meals on Wheels recip- ients, Mrs. Wanninkhof'said. Food, clothing and toy dona- tions are still being accepted by ! Christmas brighter for residents Operation Scugog. The organi- zation is located at the Scout Hall at the corner of Lilla and Paxton streets in Port Perry. Donations can be dropped off at the Scout Hall on Wednesday between 1-4 p.m. or contact Mrs. Wanninkhof at 985-7271. Heartwarming stories in Star's contest (From page 1) But really, all of them are winners, as far as we're con- cerned. Judging these stories truly was a difficult task. The judges worked on a 50- mark system, based on 10 marks each for style, impact, quality of writing, idea, and overall impression. Our first place story was" submitted by Mrs. M. J. Joyce of Prince Albert, a heart-warming look back at a family Christmas in the Great Depression The judges were touched by the writing style, the vivid de- scriptions, but mostly by the poignancy of a family giving and sharing in perhaps the truest meaning of the Christ- mas spirit. : This story, and the five honourable mentions are re- printed in this edition of the Port Perry Star. We hope our readers will enjoy these stories as much as Complete Hi Tech FIREPLACES Call: we have, and trust they will help to brighten your Christ- mas. : To all who took the time to write about the "most memora- ble Christmas," thank you. And thank you as well to the school children from all over Scugog Township, who respond- ed to our request for Christmas essays and stories. As many as possible are re- printed in this edition. Unfortu- nately, we simply could not print them all. . As thisis the final edition of the Port Perry Star before Christmas, the publisher and staff take this opportunity to ex- tend sincerest best wishes to all our readers. May your Christmas and the entire holiday season be a safe and happy one, filled with the kind of memories that last forever. : John B. McClelland Editor-Port Perry Star. OVER RIDGE RENOVATOR 'Reach Industrial Park, Unit 4, Reg. Rd. 8 985-0715 ELMIRA MAKES YOUR WINTERS WARMER IN EVERY WAY! CAMERA .- fully automatic with infra-red and multi spot focusing and dedicated flash gun.' a ' Everytime you | have a film processed 7 your name goes into ° : our prize draw. See our extensive display of glass doors, tool sets and accessories. Ihe ---- Plus' 900 Hopkins St. at Burns Whitby 668-3192 HEN RE N EEE EE EE EE EE TF EEE ER CR EE EI TIE Eo