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bh FET a Ls CE PCE INS dl n--- oh a aa £7 ay 4 LY PG) Fa a a - ta pr H LAS i kT PVN, RENT a a RITA A Shi WS EAD AT en 0 Bs 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., December 19, 1979 Epsom and area news by Jean Jeffery Over fifty guests were entertained at the Bigglestone home on Friday evening when the Bethesda Reach W.1. were hostesses to their husbands and friends for a buffet dinner followed by A few rounds of euchre, a singing by members of the hi eam Men who were present. After enjoying the Barbershoppers they led in singing of Christmas Carols. There was a gift exchange for this loveliest party of the season. Our many and sincere thanks to our friends Jack and Do. Bigglestone. The Epsom Christmas concert was a total success too. Mr. Murray Potter was the M.C. and Paul Baster led in the carol singing. The Kindergarten children sang and performed with their rythmn band instruments. Heather Bell played her flute and Michelle Oldnall played her accordian. There was a skit, "Children of the World" in honour of the Year of the Child, each participant was dressed in the costume of the land he represented. Anne Tapscott, Tracy Gourlie, and Donna Kerry were narrators and Mrs. Faye Ashton was at piano when the group sang Christmas carols. Thanks to Betty Tapscott and Ann and Donna Kerry who played for the Carols. Mrs. Baster visited the audience as a news reporter with her microphone, inter- viewing several asking what Christmas meant to them. The adult group then expressed their belief in Christmas by reading scripture verses. Mr. Pendlebury closed the entertainment with prayer. The lunch of hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee and marsh- mallows disappeared like you wouldn't believe. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Veghel and family attended chatterbox continued dead of winter. But that's the way the cards have fallen, and my quick prediction about the outcome is a Liberal minority, followed by a move next spring to dump Joe Clark and replace him with John Crosbie. Crosbie, with his Newfie accent and razor sharp wit, loves to play the role of clown, but he is no fool. His budget last week proved that. Too bad it was all for naught. That's politics; riding the crest one minute, slithering in the gutter the next. Happy New Year. SPECIAL SALE! A CC BOXING DAY SALE 20% . 50% OFF All Store Merchandise WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26th Alterations Extra DON'T MISS THIS Mastercharge & Visa Country Classics 179 Queen Street - Port Perry a Christmas party at the home of Donna's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wood, Uxbridge. Mrs. Ashton was accompanied by Mrs. Beth Catherwood to a Christmas dinner sponsored by the Lions Club of Oshawa and enjoyed the entertainment by the County Town Singers. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Clow and Mr. Enoch McKnight were Sunday supper guests with the Kerry family. The U.C.W. had a most enjoyable Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor. The highlight of the evening was an illustrated talk about Christmas in Holland by Mrs. Paul Baster. A most delicious and bountiful buffet was served. There will be a Christmas concert at Epsom School Friday morning Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome. There will be a Christmas concert at Greenbank school Thursday evening Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget to save your stamps from the Christmas mail for the U.C.W. After eight years of T.L.C. by our friend Doris Armstrong, there is a Bird of Paradise plant blooming at Epsom Central School. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Evans and Wendy and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Evans enjoyed dinner with their mother Mrs. Gladys Evans on Saturday evening. Keep your home safe at Christmas A Christmas tree adds a special warmth to your home during the holiday season. However, to make sure the festive spirit lasts, here are some Christmas safety rules to follow. Ensure that your tree is placed in a solid stand, well anchored with heavy twine or rope. This is especially important if there are small children or pets in your home who might accidental- ly fall into the tree. The base of a fresh tree should be kept in water to prevent it from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. Similarly, the tree should be located away from sources of heat, such as radiators, heaters, fireplaces, and tele- vision sets. Christmas lights should be positioned to avoid direct contact with tree branches or needles. If you need to use extension cords, no more than three sets of lights should be connected to each extension. Make sure elec- trical cords are kept away from the water in the tree stand, and hidden from small children and pets. Of course, electrical lights should not be attached to metal Christmas trees because of the possibility of electrical shock. The recommended method of illuminating such trees is by use of coloured floodlights. If you already own or plan to purchase a plastic tree, ensure that it is made of a fire resistant material, which will not catch fire readily. It is wise to place these trees away from sources of heat, as well. Decqrations used on Christmas trees attract the attention of small children and pets, but can be dan- gerous if accidentally swallow 2d. Mistletoe and holly berries can be harmful if eaten, while small orna- ments, if swallowed, could cause choking. To prevent an accident, such decora- tions should be placed near the top of the tree. By taking these precau- tions with your Christmas tree, you can ensure a safe and happy holiday for your family this year. For further consumer information contact: Consumer Services, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada, 25 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario MJ4T 1M2. Tele- phone: 416-966-8124. DID YOU KNOW.....that Community Care needs more male volunteers to assist in helping Seniors and the handicapped with odd jobs and minor repairs around the house? Can you help us gentlemen? Call 985-8461 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday to Friday remember when...? continued Cartwright High School students selected Lorrie Turner, 1970 Queen of the Annual *'At Home'. MAY Honeydale Women's Institute celebrated 35 years in the Anglican Church Hall, Friday, May 8. Ontario Water Resources Commission awarded the sewage project contract to Clairson Construction Limited, Oakville, Ontario and construction of the $1,496,554 project commences. Ross Carter, grade 12 student of Port Perry High School was the winner of a Centennial Flag contest. JUNE 54 out of 56 canoes entered in "Canoe the Nonquon" completed the 19 miles distance. Winners were Glenn Fallis and Greg Cowan of Millbrook. Glenn Wanamaker was elected Grand Warden of the Ontario Lodge of Oddfellows at the Royal York Hotel. Joanne Jackson, Mary Nelson and Alice Vanderheide scored well above the average in Ontario Senior Mathe- matics competition open to students of grade 12 and 13. -Miss Jackson won second prize among students from Ontario County. JULY Scugog Shores Historical Museum was officially |' opened on Sunday, July 5. Some 200 persons attended the successful function and among these were Norm Cafik, M.P. for Ontario Riding, V.N. Styrmo, Department of Public Archives and Records. - Five Port Perry High School students were awarded Ontario Scholarships. Topping the list was Alice Vander- heide, followed by Brian McNab, Sheila Bradford, Joanne Jackson and Mary Nelson. Mary Jane Crozier was crowned Ontario Dairy Princess at the Oshawa Fair. a | AUGUST 4 Brian Donnelly, former Port Perry High School student captured top honours in his first year pre- medicine at Queen's University. He achieved an overall average of 91.3 per cent and received a scholarship of $600. The clearance of only 10 to 15 feet saved the farm of Mr. Bruce Geer, Utica, from complete destruction when a five seater Sea-Bee plane roared across the house and crash landed only 50 ft. from the dwelling. German exchange student, Klaus Brosche, 17, Augs- burg, West Germany, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Nelson. SEPTEMBER Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large barn on the property of Martyn Rennick, Ontario St., Port Perry. Victor Malcolm resigned as clerk-treasurer of Cart- wright Township to assume the similar position with Reach Township. Branch 419 of the Royal Canadian Legion dedicated a new Cenotaph in front of the Legion Hall. Rev. R.C. Rose conducted the service. Storey Beare was presented with a District Governor Award and Certificate for outstanding service to Lions International. OCTOBER Jack Cook was chosen chief of the Port Perry, Reach, Scugog Fire Department at the department's annual meeting. Alex Johns, Reach Township clerk-treasurer retired after 11 years of service to the township. Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) got off to a smokey start when two fires struck within 48 hours. A garage and implement shed was destroyed on the farm of Doug Crosier, Scugog Island and a blaze razed the garage of Robert Cameron, Prince Albert. NOVEMBER Hallowe'en vandalism this year was almost negligible in comparison to the year before when a great deal of destruction was done. Robert Fair was Valedictorian at the annual Com- mencement Exercises at Port Perry High School. Gordon Goode received an acclamation at the nomi- nation in Columbus and will serve a second term on Ontario County School Board representing Port Perry, Scugog and East Whitby. DECEMBER All members of Scugog Township council returned by acclamation. Cecil Fralick, reeve; Mrs. Grace Love, deputy-reeve; Helen Redman, William Bell and Clifton Crowell, councillors. Phil Orde was elected new deputy-reeve and three brand new councillors Grant McDermott, Gerald Jack- man and Howard Hall will serve with reeve Robert Kenny "during the next term of Port Perry council. Lawrence Malcolm returned by acclamation to the office of reeve in Cartwright Township. Elected new deputy-reeve was Vernon Asselstine and to council Donald Frew, and Norman Mairs and newcomer Harvey Graham. » L 4 L)) » » Nn 3 AE oe AN