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EE a EE CE TE ll a iad Dy SS ER Se RTI = a ch - B6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 13, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" RURAL Roors Santa's Little helpers? J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Port Perry Lions Club members, Aubrey Oppers, pres., David Wood, Robt Rice and Rodger Stephens were busy Saturday morning at the Lions Hall in Manchester serving up a big breakfast for all those who came out for breakfast with Santa. Youths perform at Nursing Home "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" - who sang that song this weekend? Hope every- one was careful driving over the weekend and got around safely. Thank you for your calls this week. Keep them coming at 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. Remember this is your column. 2nd Scugog Scouts Parents Association Tickets are available for a New Year's Eve Dance at the Scugog Island Community Cen- tre on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. For tick- ets or information, call Ann Al- len at 985-8693. All proceeds to benefit 2nd Scugog Scouts. Secr-gog Shores Museum The Museum will be having a children's Christmas craft ses- sion on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This ses- sion will allow your child to ex- perience the traditions of pio- neer and Victorian Christmas. For further information, call the Museum at 985-3589. Scugog Island Women's Institute The Scugog Island Women's Institute will be at the Country Flea Market on Highway 7A in Port Perry on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. selling Christmas baking, etc. What a EBSCO DOE SOX IOI SVS XVE RAS great opportunity to do last minute shopping and pick up bakingin one stop! Junior Youth Group On Dec. 4, the Junior Youth Group of Scugog Island United Church performed at the Com- munity Nursing Home and Port Perry Villa. After celebrating communion, the youth group acted out a play called "What Does Christmas Mean To You?". A lovely time was had by all. Congratulations to all those who performed - a job well done! Come out and see the Youth Group perform again at the Sunday School Christmas Pa- geant at the Scugog Island United Church on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. See you there! Scugog Island United Church Despite the poor weather a good crowd attended our service on Dec. 11. Beautiful poinsettia plants added color to our al- ready decorated sanctuary. What a lovely contrast to the white snow outside! We were happy to have the orchestra with us. Bonnie Bell, Carol Ed- gar, Bob Cawker, Edna Beckett and Doug Barber made up this talented orchestra. Don't wor- ry, they will be out again next Sunday for our communion ser- vice at 9:46 a.m. During the children's time, our minister, Elain Barber, shared a tradi- tion with the congregation that people in Mexico enjoy. Elaine and the children paraded throughout the congregation like the "Posadas" in Mexico and the children sang a song begging the congregation to let them come in just like Mary and Joseph did in Bethlehem. It was ORI enjoyed by all. Several of the Sunday School childred were given a little card with the Christmas Story printed on it for learning their Bible verses over the last several weeks. Keep up the good work, chil- dren! The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, Dec.13 at 1:30 p.m. The Planning Committee for the New Year's Eve Party and Watch Night Service will be meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Every- one is invited to join this meet- ing to share ideas. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, Dec. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.atS.I.LU.C. Manchester United Church will be having their "Christmas - At Home" on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and an invitation has been extended to our congrega- tion. The Christmas Pageant re- hearsal will be held on Satur- day, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at S.I.U.C. Our communion service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 at our regular time of 9:45 a.m. The Christmas Pageant in- volving our Sunday School chil- dren and Youth Group will take place on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p-m. Children and youth please arrive early to get organized downstairs. This is the event that even our youngest children look forward to and everyone of the congregation and communi- ty are invited to attend this spe- cial pageant. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the pa- geant. Our Christmas Eve service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24at7:30 p.m. atS.I.U.C. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. It is beginning to feel like Christmas What a difference a week makes. Now it really is begin- ning to look a lot like Christ- mas. Friday night will be the annu- al Christmas euchre in Utica Hall starting at 8 p.m. Every- one is welcome. The fourth Sunday of Advent will be celebrated this week in Epsom United Church starting at 11 a.m. Sunday School chil- dren are reminded to come at 10 a.m. so they can get some prac- tising for the Christmas concert which will be held at 7 p.m. at Epsom. Parents are reminded to bring finger food for the social time that will follow the con- cert. Word has reached us that for- mer minister Rev. Jim Bewell is scheduled for heart bypass sur- gery. Prayers and best wishes are sent his way. Sympathy is extended to Rev. John and Heather Burton and family in the recent passing of Heather's mother. The Utica Community Day- care held their annual Christ- mas dance on Friday night in Utica Hall with everyone hav- ing a good time. Utica Farm Equipment held their annual Christmas ban- quet and dance in the hall on Saturday night. Despite the se- vere stormy weather, employ- ees from Utica, Orono and Ome- mee dealerships all enjoyed the evening get together. Grace Kirk entertained her brother Bruce and Doris All- worth from Staffordville for a few days this week. They were Joined for Saturday supper by her other brother Ralph and Marie Allworth and their sister Irene Emburgh of Mississauga. Our best wishes to Ann Wil- liams who is improving gradu- ally since her recent stay in hos- pital. Elva Kerry and her sister Wilda Myers enjoyed a trip to Alberta recently. They visited their brother Arnold and his wife Margaret and nephew Bruce and family in Edmonton and niece Lucia of Athabaska. The rest of their holiday was spent with Elva's son Mark who lives in Vermilion. Mark accept- ed a job with Monsanto as terri- tory manager and moved there in September. - Jack and Nancy Skelding were hosts to the Lake family Christmas dinner on Sunday. Archie and Jenny Watson at- tended a surprise birthday par- ty on Saturday night for their son Fred at his home in Scarbo- rough. Due to poor driving con- ditions, they remained as over- night guests. A speedy recovery to Marion Hempen who is convalescing af- ter surgery in Oshawa General Hospital, from her Bethesda neighbors. In spite of the stormy weath- er, a goodly number enjoyed the W.I. potluck Christmas dinger on Saturday night. Thank you to all who helped in any way, particularly a big thank you to our guest friends who presented the Christmas story. Buy tickets now for annual Caesarea New Year's bash Albert Putsey hte Lele; Sunday night I write this arti- cle and deliver it first thing Monday morning and it's found in the papers which come out on Tuesday and Wednesday. This Sunday I received information regarding the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts holding their Christ- mas party Dec. 12 in Blackstock and I'm sorry I did not get it in last week's papers but I was not informed in time. Sincerely wish you had a great party and a very Merry Christmas to you all! New Year's Eve Reserve your tickets now for our spectacular New Year's Eve night of fun at Caesarea Hall guaranteed to be better than ever. Tickets by Dec. 30 - $20 a couple, single $10. Sold at the door - $25 a couple, $15 single. For tickets, phone Ruth 986- 5971 or Beth 986-4519. Buy now for a great time with your friends and neighbors on New Year's Eve. The other day I was in the Big V and I saw Doug Brown, the manager. I congratulated him on his great display of gifts. I then moseyed around the store and came across the most beau- tiful real live female Santa. I said to her: "Will you really bring me what I want this year?" She said "I will bring you anything you would like." I said "Is that for sure?" "Yes," she re- plied, "I guarantee it for sure". I said, "Santa, will you make me wait until Christmas Eve for it?" At this point, the two ladies helping Santa burst into laugh- ter and Santa jum to her feet, saying "Now! Now!, let's get something straight!" By this time, this old duff was shuffling his way down the aisle wonder- ing what was so funny. After all the only thing I really need is a Turnto Page 14