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Blackstock and area news by Bethany Schryburt Ladies, Mens, and mixed curling started up on Decem- ber 4th, followed by sessions of hockey, figure skating, free ice time and rental; it sure is good to see the rink open once again in Black- stock. Preschool skating takes. place on Wednesday 'mornings. Mrs. Tennyson Samells is sick in the hospital in Port Perry; it is sincerely hoped that she is soon back on her feet. Tuesday evening card party met at the Town Hall in Blackstock with 19 tables playing. Winners were: 1-Percy Van Camp-85; 2-Marion Bell-85; 3-Mar- garet Wright-83; 4-Carson Watson-83; 5-Lloyd Fawns- 82; 6-Bessie McCullough-81, and low-Bessie Spencer. Wednesday evening- the U.C.W. evening unit met at the home of Sharon Essery to share in the Christmas Meet- ing. It was a lovely Candle light service with beautifully sung Christmas Carols precisely placed throughout. Joanne Lee opened the meeting asking Donna Kyte to read, "Jesus is the Light of the World". U.C.W. . members were asked to deliver two dozen (home baked) cookies to the church for the Sunday School's Candlelight Service to be held on December 17th. Anyone wishing to be on the phoning list for the evening unit in 1979, already called should con- tact Donna Kyte. Officers for 1979 are: Donna Kyte - President, Shirley Gibson - that is not . Treasurer, Aileen Van Camp - Secretary, Bev Haywood - Cards and Flowers. The evening continued with each girl working on a decoupage board to form their own special piece of art. The 'holiday lunch', consisted of hot butter or mincemeat tarts with whip cream quenched with ice cold eggnog. The Diet club in Black- stock enjoyed a diet con- scious dinner at the Recrea- tional Centre on Wednesday evening at 7:00. The tables were gayly decorated for the festivé\ season and) each member "exchanged gift. The tree also sheltered a 'Success Shower for a Goal Achiever'. The lady that stuck to her guns and lost her weight, keeping it lost, received a special gift from each of the ladies attending. "A fair number of children and parents gathered at the Nestleton Community Centre on Sunday to take part in a Christmas Party organized by the Recreation Committee. Crusaders for Christ from the Port Perry - Baptist Church entertained with songs of Christ and. Christmas; also allowing the children to take an active part whenever possible. Deb Mappin read the 'script' of the 1st Christmas while the actors went through the motions' John and Gail Michel of the Smiths Woods played the part of the Holy Couple. Crusaders, Dave Harris, Priscilla Delong, Karen Rensink and Deb Mappin did a fine job of stepping in whenever the We will be open late so you can wra Christmas Shopping Hours PORT PERRY PLAZA Sv time was right for singing. John Murdock of Oshawa was certainly the hit of the day with magic tricks to delight the young and old. Santa arrived to distribute the presents while coffee, cookies and juice were enjoyed by all. Blackstock United Church will hold their Annual Christ- mas Program at the Church on Sunday evening, Decem- ber 17th. The candlelight portion this year will take a different twist with a yule Log being lit on the front altar. The following Sunday evening a Christmas Eve Service will be held. The children of St. John's Anglican Church will present their Annual Choral Play on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Following the service, gifts will be given to. the children and they will be treated to cupcakes and ice cream. The Christmas Eve Communion service will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. Friday evening Don and Joanne Russell held a Christ- mas Fondue Party at their Cadmus home entertaining fellow Hydro workers: Wayne and Krista Walker of Bowmanville, Gord and Fran Gillies of Whitby, G.M. man, Larry Schryburt and Beth. The Andrews family of the Smith's Woods entertained' Mr. and Mrs. Bill Killin, and Marnie, Jennifer, and Andrew Lowe, all of Ajax for Saturday lunch. On Sunday Dave's Mother, Dora Grisley of Oshawa was an honoured dinner guest. Dana Russell's third Birth- day was full of games, songs, cake and presents as her friends helped her celebrate: Kyle and Beth Russell, Halie Vogel, Art Schryburt, Ian Andrews, Jennifer and Dana Lee,Leigh and Kim Rollo, and Danielle Walker of Bowmanville. Wednesday morning session of the Blackstock Nursery School ventured out A " - Your choice of: * CRANBERRIES * TURKEY STUFFING * SALAD DRESSING * LETTUCE * TOMATOES * ONIONS * CHEESE into the countryside to cut their own Christmas tree. Richards of Burketon made the donation of a tree which was proudly pulled back to the van by ten strong three year olds. Back at the school the little tummies were warmed with hot chocolate and popcorn grown on the Carl Adams farm which was shelled before their eyes. In last weeks news a slip of ubbdyS SUBMARINE PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., December 13, 1978 -- 23 the typewriter announced 'free' snow clearance to the elderly in Scugog, unfortun- ately a small fee will be charged for the service, but it would make a great Christ- mas present to someone you love. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly and family enjoyed Sunday evening dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Med- land in Brooklin. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL TURKEY SUBS °1.44 From TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19th to SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23rd. LAKEVIEW PLAZA Corner 7A & Water St. Call 985-7131 Closed Dec. 24 - 25 - 26 p it up early! iS now open these extended hours until Friday, December 22nd, 1978. 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS SSN UY DOWSON'S FOODMASTER PORT PERRY PLAZA \\(ANARODIAN Ri J CANADIAN TIR SATURDAYS to 6:00 P.M. 985-7942 ASSOCIATE STORE Ray B. Wilson Ltd. Port Perry Plaza 985-7341 A/S TEDMANS) PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-3844 - . 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