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Port Perry Star, 21 Dec 1982, p. 37

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United Church Women Christmas Meeting As befits the festive season- good food and good will were in abundance at the Nestleton U.C.W. pot luck supper held at the lovely home of Grahame and Neta Fish on Wed. evening, Dec. 8th, 6:30 p.m. The menfolk were in- vited and enjoyed the sump- tious meal, later having a fine evening of fellowship while the U.C.W. meeting was con- ducted upstairs. President Mabel Cawker- after welcoming all present opened with a carol and read a few thoughts to do with Christmas. Mrs. Jean Williams and Mrs. Leona Sadler presented the inspiring devotional with a Christmas theme. Minutes and cor- respondence were read Sec. Mrs. Helen Vine and cards were signed for the ill and shut-ins. Treas. Mrs. Neta Fish gave the financial state- ment showing a good balance on hand. During business- * plans were made for food baskets and gifts for two needy families that were assigned to the U.C.W. by Operation Scugog. Cheer boxes for the shut-ins within our own community were ar- ranged. The U.C.W. served lunch after the Stewards meeting this past week for the Charge - held at Nestleton. Also- refreshments were served after the Nestleton Sunday School Concert Sun- day evening. Miss Gail Malcolm gave in indepth report of the mid-week con- ference held Nov. 2nd and 3rd at Campbellford which she at- tended as a delegate. Members collected 23 pairs of eye glasses to assist in the ex- cellent work the Blackstock and District Lion's Club are doing to aid the blind. The program consisted of Customs re- Christmas in other lands with many members involved. Christmas carols were sung. After the meeting closed a gift exchange was of interest. Mrs. Helen Vine expressed the appreciation to the hostess and to all who had a part in the meeting. The Jan. meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Bernice Mairs, Tues. Jan. 11th - 2 p.m. Nestleton Sunday School Concert On Sunday evening, Dec. 19th, the Nestleton Sunday School held their annual Christmas program with parents, grandparents and friends on hand to see the young folk present their various parts with teachers working behind the scenes. Superintendent Robt. Mairs was the M.C. and his wife Carol the fine pianist. All classes performed well- the nursery extended a welcome- junior- a dance- nursery and primary- a tableau of the Christmas Story seniors play- Mrs. Mur- phy's Christmas Time Piece- was excellent and the seniors instrumental rendition of "Good King Wencelas" very good with much promise for these young artists. To top off the evening, our minister Rev. Dale Davis played the piano for a sing-a- long of Christmas Carols much to the enjoyment of all. Finally- jolly, slim Santa came bouncing in and gave out the goodies to the been our special frie "Tis the season of merriment and festive days, that we all look forward to in so many ways. As we celebrate this Yuletide with good friends and good } all y to extend our glad tidings to all of you who've yd EE the year. With warmest wishes and many thanks, may you enjoy the happiest and healthiest of holidays. Irwin Smith Music Ltd. QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY » children, assisted by his elf Dale Davis. After this program, refreshments were served by the United Church Women. As another year closes our hear- tiest congratulations to Superintendent Robt. Mairs - his wife Carol and the Sunday School Staff for their untiring efforts. Well done! Nestleton United Church The wintry weather didn't keep the faithfuls home from service on Sunday morning Dec. 19th, 11:15 a.m. Rev. Dale Davis delivered a fine message for Christmas with topic "What Will You See?" In the choir a quintet sang "Silent Night' and Gail Malcolm a Christmas solo - unaccompanied. Mabel Cawker acted as organist. The Candlelighter was Ken Weir and the Scripture was read by Ralph Sadler. Keep in mind the Christmas Eve carol service, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. in Blackstock Church. Nestleton Presbyterian Christmas Service In spite of inclement weather, an excellent con- gregation turned out to celebrate Christmas Observance- Holy Commu- nion together with a Bap- tismal ceremony when Tasha May, the infant daughter of Clarence and Debbie Stephen- son was 'baptized by Rev. Fred Swann. The ceremony of lighting the Advent Candle was also observed. Rev. Fred Swann spoke on John 3- 16. Subject "You Are Special." Together with the sacraments of Bap- tism and Holy Communion the choir under organist Shirley Scott led in the sing- ing of a number of Christmas hymns and rendered a solo number during the Offertory. Service next Sunday, at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Caesarea Community Church Christmas Concert The Caesarea Church held their first Christmas program on Sunday morning with a capacity attendance of in- terested folk to enjoy the children's program. John Shaw led the program and an- nounced the various items. Mrs. Jacqueline McDermott of Scugog Island introduced Se | 1 0 FATE JY . AR a DEE AL BC SEIS IONS | Rx LalR] Pa ¥ PI se a Ag wd Ch AE ef SC ein Randi ansd 'dW Wiad a BREE BE AE NEVE Te LA Ey A Sg EARLY HH NIRS PITRE WTS, a ALLS {30742 IIRC RMIYS allt L RE " ¢ ' ' ' ' CAS PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. December 21, 1982 -- 7 the concert "theme'"' and was of invaluable assistance to John Shaw. She accompanied the children on the guitar and Rev. W.H. Crawford played the organ for the singing of the carols. A very fine pro- gram indeed! "Warmest Wishes" for better health to Mrs. W.H. Crawford who hasn't been well for the past week. Caesarea Euchre On Wed. evening last con- gratulations to the following winners- First prize- Tom . Robbins with 80. Second prize was a tie- Doris Nottingham and John Skinner with 72. Low prize- Joyce Bosley with area news 48. The draw on the Ceramic Chalet (donated by Evva Davidge with proceeds to be used for the Hall) will be drawn this Wednesday. Try to attend. Sympathy This area extend deepest sympathy to the family of the late James Long of Nestleton who passed away in Oshawa Hospital over the weekend. Left to mourn are his wife Babe Long, Nestleton, his father Mr. Fred Long, Scar- borough, brothers Lewis and William also of Scarborough. A brother predeceased him (Bradford) some time ago. Greenbank and area news A large crowd attended the Christmas Service on Sun- day morning. Everyone enjoyed the Christmas message by Rev. Rodgers, also the beautiful music by the Sr. choir, the Jr. choir and the trio accompanied by the drums and piano. Please reserve Dec. 24th at 7:30 p.m. for our joint Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, at Seagrave United Church. Special music has been planned. Let's make it a real family service. We are happy to report Mrs. Harold Holtby is home, after a stay in Port Perry hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Rodi Foster entertained several members of their family following Church on Sunday. Recent visitors with Marjorie Beaton were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parish of Sunderland. Sincere Sympathy is ex- tended to the family of the late Mrs. Mabel Pearson of Port Perry. Funeral services took place in Port Perry on Monday, Dec. 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lee hosted a pre-Christmas dinner for the Ianson family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Innis attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. Herb Fuller, in Wingham last Fri- day. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMillan on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lunney from Whitby. Mr. Peter Stone from Waterloo University is spending the holiday with his ° parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Stone. Mrs. Alta Tomilson of Stouffville is holidaying with her sister, Mrs. Aleta Leask for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coup- erthwaite entertained her brother and family on Sun- day for Xmas dinner. Mrs. Len Jaroes and Mrs. J. Couperthwaite enjoyed seeing "The Living Xmas Tree' in Toronto on Friday. The Baird family held their annual Christmas at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry on Sat. about 50 members attended. A Merry Xmas to Port Perry Star and all the staff. Boxing Day COUNTRY CLASSIC'S Annual / ///} Storewide Reductions Vi NO XMAS RETURNS MONDAY ONLY! 2 . "Our Biggest Sale of the Year" MON., DECEMBER 27th SALE BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. 181 Queen Street - 985-8221 COUNTRY CLASSICS | apie LE ET A PERI C36 A Td sig oom » SRE E> Sad * un { A 1) " he end)

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