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14- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 12, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " R EO IR CTRVIRS URAL R OOTS 1 JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR A WELCOME SERVICE was held last Wednesday night at St. John's Anglican Church in Blackstock for newly-arrived priest Hugh Kernohan (second from left). The church was packed for the evening service, which was also attended by a number of guests from within the church. From left are Trent-Durham Bishop Douglas Blackwell, Rev. Kernohan, visiting Rev. Juergen Berlenbach of Campbeliford, and Bishop's Chaplain Ben Grunert. Great party at community centre Neta Fish of Edgerton Road hosted a lovely Christmas Cele- bration on Dec. 3, at the Nestle- ton Community Centre for members of her family. Twenty- eight present for this special oc- casion! Relatives' came from Stroud, Peterborough, Reaboro, and Lindsay and they enjoyed the party so very much. The tree was decorated by the children and the colorful gifts were given out by Santa - Mi-- chael Leishman of Reaboro. Food was in abundance and just super. A fine Christmas dinner for all present! Nestleton United Church A fair attendance on a cold, bleak day at Nestleton United Church, on Sunday, Dec. 10 with Dennis and Karen Yellow- lees at the door. Rev. David Shearman walked up the aisle with the Clown Troupe from Blackstock sing- ing. The Clown Troupe were in charge of the service which was [e------ Nestleton Mabel (of=1111 (= splendid entitled, "A I'ime to Vent" a message for all! The choir trio - Bernice Mairs, Regenia Walker and Shirley Jackson sang a fine number, "When God is a Child" with Kar- en at the piano. Scripture from Luke 3-3-6 read by a Clown. Richard MacK- enzie and Dennis Yellowlees gathered the offering. Hymn - "Open My Eyes" was sung and service closed. All sang, "Prepare Ye The Way" and the minister and Clown Epsom and By Vera Brown Well, Old Man Winter sure is giving us a lot of that white stuff all at once. Despite the snow, cold and unploughed roads, there were several faithful fol- lowers in attendance at service at Epsomon Sunday. This was a combination of the Hanging of the Greens and White Gift Sun- day. I'm told that if anyone still has gifts to be donated to the families that the time has been extended and they can be brought next Sunday or taken Utica News to Irene Fielding who is looking after this project. Third Sunday of Advent (Joy) will be celebrated in Utica Church this coming Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Children's Christmas Concert will be held this Sun- day at 7 p.m. in Epsom Church. Catch the magic of Christmas through the eyes of the chil- dren. This Friday starting at 8 p.m. will be the special Christmas Turnto Page 26 Troupe walked down the aisle! Notice Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. the U.C.W. Christmas Par- ty will be at the home of Joanne Malcolm, Nestleton Road with a Pot Luck Supper! Seniors Take Note It's that time of the year when we celebrate in style! The Senior Citizens of the Community are cordially invited to attend the Christmas Luncheon to be held at the Cartwright High School on Dec. 20 - 12 noon - 2 p.m. En- tertainment will include bands, choirs, male chorus, etc. If planning to attend please notify by phoning 986-4241 on or before Dec. 15. Nestleton Presbyterian Church The lighting of the Candle of Hope by Graham Ham followed by the Candle of Peace by Rus- sell Brown opened the service in Nestleton Presbyterian Church. Joyce Taylor had prepared a Christmas bulletin, and ar- ranged the special music. The Sunday School sang, "Away in a Manger" and Rita Fairley sang, "A Christmas Lullaby" accom- panied by Joyce. Shirley Scott taught Sunday School, and ush- ers were Russell Brown, and Graham Ham. Responsive Psalm #122 was read, and Scripture from Isaiah 2: 1-5 and Matthew 24. Rev. Fairley spoke further on the meaning of Advent as we ap- proach the coming of the Mes- siah at any time. Holy Communion will be dis- pensed Dec. 17 (having been postponed due to weather). The special family turkey din- ner was enjoyed following the service. Afternoon curling Is back on January 9 Winter wonderland is cer- tainly the key word to our weather these days and as I write even more of the white stuff is falling. We have to re- member those terribly hot days from last summer now or does it help? Sorry to report that Kathleen Watts fell on the ice that is al- most everywhere and injured her shoulder. We hope that she is better as soon as possible. Sympathy of the community 1s extended to Shirley Smith on the passing of her mother. You are in our thoughts. Also sympathy is extended to Helen and Jack Green and fam- ily on the passing of Helen's mother, Mrs. Honey of Port Perry. The funeral service was held on Monday at the Wagg Funeral Chapel. A very impressive service of welcome for the Rev'd Hugh A. Kernohan to the parish of Cart- wright was held at the St. John's Anglican Church on Wednesday evening with a large congregation. The Rt. Rev'd Douglas Blackwell, Bish- op of Trent-Durham conducted the service. The Rev'd Juergen Berlenbach, of Campbellford delivered the message and the Rev'd Paul Feheley, Regional Dean of the Oshawa area also participated in the service. Fol- lowing the service, a reception for Hugh and his wife Peggy when a social time was enjoyed. While the Kernohans will con- tinue to reside in Keswick, I am sure we will often see them in this community. The Senior Citizens Christ- mas luncheon will be held at the High School Lunch Portable on Dec. 20 from 12 noon until 2 Pr Blackstock p.m. Entertainment will in- clude Sr. Concert Band, the Jr. concert Band and the Choir of Cartwright High School as well as the Port Perry United Church Men's Choir as well as a Christmas lunch. To reserve a place please RSVP on or before Dec. 15t0986-4241. The afternoon curling will not be held until Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the arena. Please mark your calendars for that date if you en- joy curling in a non-competitive fashion. Men and women are welcome to join the fun. There were seven tables at the weekly Tuesday evening eu- chre with the following winners - Nerta Masters, Gary Notten- boom, Lyle McMahon, Margaret Finney, Betty Hockley, Charlie Campbell and Emma Denny. Lucky draws were won by Gord Finney, Garry Nottenboom, Merv Storrie, Grace Bassant and Jean Porrill. On Sunday evening an excel- lent Christmas concert with a large variety of numbers was held at the United Church. Lin- da Bradburn was an entertain- ing MC who kept the pro- gramme moving. Like every "other event in Blackstock, it concluded with a lunch - this time hot cider and cookies. Dance was succesful I don't know about you but I am sure beginning to relate to the song, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas". I couldn't believe it this weekend, the snowmobiles were buzzing up and down the Nonquon and this is only early in December. The men's breakfast was held this Saturday morning and was another success with about 14 people in attendance. The Seagrave Park dance was also this Saturday and was a great success. Many thanks to all the people who contributed their time to this event. Sympathy from the commu- nity is expressed to Don Bea- cock and family on the death of his father, Leslie Beacock of Port Perry on Monday, Dec. 4. Flowers were placed in the church on Sunday in his memo- ry. Sympathy is also expressed to Ralph and Lynda Honey and [------ Seagrave Sandiford family on the passing of Ralph's mother, Mrs. Vera Honey. Seagrave Church News Evan Hill lit the second ad- vent candle of peace on Sunday as the advent candle song was sung. Rev. Shepherds' sermon was "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree". The choir sang, "The Wondrous Story". The Christmas Eve service will be held at Seagrave this year (Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m.) I TE LE TEE NE ,, "-- al I Thee Tide