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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Time to cut the perfect tree Florence Ashton It's that time of year again when Murcotts Rolling Meadows Tree Farm is open to the public. This is Durham Region's largest Christmas tree farm, when families from far and near visit the farm to select and cut their own fresh Christmas tree. With the inclement weather condi- tions over the weekend, not a big crowd turned out for the first weekend. But I'm sure next wee- kend with Christmas fast approaching Murcotts will be a hub of activity. They are open weekends from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. Open Fridays Dec. 6, 13 and 20. The Boy Scouts will be on hand at the refreshment/snack trailer, as they continue to raise funds for the Canadian Jamboree in Thunder Bay next" summer. Lots of fun things to do with hayrides, sleighing hills, Scugog Island Women's Institute The Women's Institute are sponsoring a "silk ribbon embroidery" course on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the board room at O.M.A.F. on Vanedward Dr., Port Perry. Fee $20 - limited number. Please contact Muriel Wotten at 986- 0692 or Betty Reader at 985-7616. Scugog Island United Church A large gathering of all ages prepared the church for advent during our annual "Hanging of the Greens" Party on Saturday morning. Special thanks to the Christian Education Committee for planning this event. A meaningful "Hanging of the Greens" service was held on Sunday morning. Thanks to the High School Supper Club for providing refresh- ments for our Coffee Hour following the service. The Lectionary Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. The Moms and Tots will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m. The Stewards will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The Support Group will meet on Friday, Dee. 6 at 10 a.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Another evening of Square Dancing is planned Don't forget the Community Nursing Home and Villa's annual Victorian Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You won't want to miss this popular event! wdrm fire, free do-it-yourself tree baling, with a large parking area. Be sure to visit the gift shop, with lots of hand crafted gift ideas on-sale, crafted by local people. Enjoy your visit to Murcotts. Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, with the cele- bration of the Lord's Supper. A memorial gift of money was pre- sented to Burns Church from Mrs. Wilhelmina Grant of Toronto in memory of her late husband David Grant and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Innes Grant who at one time were active members of the Burns congregation. It was an honor to have Mrs. Grant worship with us in the service. White Gift Sunday is next Sunday when we remember those less fortunate than us. A special offering will be received to be sent to Evangel Hall, Toronto. Donations of canned food will be delivered to the men's hostel, Oshawa. Ashburn 'General Stores eighth annual open house will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Santa arrives from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Complimentary sweets and coffee. Drop in to see Pam and greet your friends and neighbors. Euchre results are as follows: At Community Nursing Home Don't miss Victorian Bazaar for Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Island Hall. All ages are wel- come! Come out for an evening of fun and fellowship. Sunday, Dec. 8 is Poinsettia Sunday, so please bring a Poinsettia to church if you Sunday School children are reminded that there will be a dress rehearsal for the Sunday School Pageant following the service. Carolling is planned at 1 p.m. Please meet at the church. The Grace U.C.W. Christmas Dinner will be held on Monday, Dec' 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Poggy's. The Christian Education Committee will meet on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The Sunday School will present their pageant on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 9:45 a.m. Please bring in your White Gift to this service. Please return the yellow form to the church by Dec. 15 regarding the Pastoral Charge Calendar sponsored by the High School Youth. A Service of Communion will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 9:45 a.m. Our Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at S.I.U.C. Please mark your calendars accordingly. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985- 4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. * Men's first Harold Fisher and second Bill Hodgins, ladies first Mary Borland, second Wilma Lynda. Lone hands Lloyd Smith, Joan Fleming and Marg Gall. Door prize winners: Phyllis Cook, Grace Hopkins, Elvin Spencer and Mary Powell. This Thursday, Dec. 5is euchre night again at 8 p.m. at the Community Centre. A bake sale and tea was held at the church on Saturday with a lovely assortment of Christmas goodies to buy. Everything looked very festive, with some of our women dressed up as Santa's helpers, ; Congratulations to- Diane Parliament for winning the centre piece and to Al Verlius for winning the ginger- bread house. Several residents from Ashburn returned home last week following a bus trip to" Branson, Missouri, travelling with Barb Porter and Ray. Theo and Joan Knight, Ray and Norma Ingleton and Gordon and Cathie Cox enjoyed this trip. I also enjoyed the trip to Branson, travelling as far as Eureka Springs, Arkansas in the « Ozarks, accompanied by friend Doris Harding of Whitby. We were travelling on another tour bus. Have a good week! i perf Best Julie is the and Barb B and dance Recreati the charge here in tl Harrison was Women's Institute on Saturday, J: 4 p.m. at the OMA Port Perry at a cost person. There is limited number Wotten at 986- Reader at 985-761 Seniors are remin Christmas Lunche high school on Dec. 18 time of fellows Christmas mu enjoyed. Call the to make your rese: The High School Ch Concert will be held 19 at the public school. By Lindaand can to decorate the church. Eve Service will be held on Colleen Arbuckle Family News Tuesday, Nov. 26 t Achievement was h Nestleton Community with four clubs present for th achievement. Colleen Arbu a member of the Nestle received a beautiful clock for completing 36 clul was presented by Karen the president of the Dui East 4-H Council. A social followed the presentations. Seniors in the Nes Blackstock and Caesarea if you are interested in Seniors Christmas Lu Wednesday, Dec. 18 from to 2:30 p.m. please ca Cartwright High School 4241 to inform them if planning on attending. Last. Saturday, Arbuckle and da § ed the wedding Sivars