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.« i ! i j Seagrave and Area News by Marilyn Beacock Hats off to the Fellow- ship Sister Committee Donna Wanamaker, Diane Puckrin, Shirley De Haas, Sandy Mec- Cully and Isabel Vernon for organizing an even- ing of delicious food and first-rate entertainment last Wednesday evening. The Touch of Class group, who cert- ainly live up to their name, delighted those present with a medley of many old favourites such as White Christmas, the Christmas Song and many other songs that earned the admiration of the audience. The Committee are to be congratulated for arranging this most enjoyable evening for us. Names were drawn for next years Fellow- ship Sister and if you were not present at the dinner you may still choose a name by tele- phoning Diedre Obey at 985-8321, or Heather Kellington 985-3602, The only requirements need- ed to become a Fellow- ship Sister are to send Festive dining, entertaining elegance and the charm of a country setting ... fpakliy Gif * Candles * Wreaths an anniversary card and a birthday card on the appointed day and to purchase a gift for that special someone in time for next years Fellow- ship Sister dinner all the while remaining annonymous until the dinner date. It's also fun to surprise her with a Mother's Day card or an Easter card as well. Congratulations to Kris Luke, Catherine Short, Amy Penny, Jennifer Snelgrove and Lorna Durward who were the deserving recipients of Achieve- ment Day held last Saturday at the Ux- bridge Secondary School. Many thanks also to the leaders who helped these young ladies fulfill their poten- tial. Friday evening Colin and Cheryl Haines of Caesarea and Don and I were delighted to be dinner guests of John and Shirley Foster of Port Perry. Annette and Scott Foster spent part of the weekend with their Beacock cousins in * Table * Linens * Lighting * Clocks Seagrave. Thanks for the delicious dinner Shirley! The Seagrave S.S. students and teachers wish to extend a warm welcome to attend their annual Christmas Con- cert which will take place on Friday, Dec- ember 14 at 7:15 p.m. at the Seagrave United Church. Please plan to attend. I hear someone in a red suit with a white beard and a loud jolly voice 1s also planning to be there too. Don't miss it folks! With thoughts of Santa Claus, family dinners and all the rest of the hustle and bustle that is associated with Christmas perhaps we should take time in our busy schedules to reflect back on the true meaning of Christmas. The Seagrave United Church Congregations invites you to attend its special and sacred Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. A must on your holiday calendar of events! The community of Seagrave was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Mrs. Henrietta Baker late Arrangements * Unique Gifts * Cards & Wrap last week. The Bakers are well known folks in this area and we join the family in their sympathy over the loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother. Also sympathy is extended to the Timms family in the loss of Mrs. Timms of Whitby also late last week. Get well wishes are sent along to Charlie Short who has been a patient in the Commun- ity Memorial Hospital for the past few weeks. Hope you'll soon be feeling better Charlie! Best wishes to Miss Shelley Skelton who will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant on Wednesday at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and her sister Jennifer has been accepted as a compatible donor for this surgery. Grandma Durward has been keep- ing house for the rest of the family to enable John and Isabelle more time to visit with Shelley. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and we fervently hope that the PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. December 11, 1984 -- 9 Hats off to Fellowship Sisters transplant will be a success and that Shelley will once again be feeling better. Many thanks to Kristy Hutcheon for the beauti- ful solo that she favour- ed the congregation with on Sunday. My Christmas wish to the staff of the Star, my fellow correspondents, 'their families and all of our faithful readers is that you may enjoy a holiday full of peace, contentment, happiness 'and good health during this holiday season and throughout the year. The collection taken at church on Sunday to aid victims of the fam- ine in Ethiopia amount- ed to $207.00. If you wish to contribute to this fund a box has been placed in the Seagrave Store until Dec. 15, 1984. A good time of the year to remember others much less fortunate than us. Shortbread, ginger- bread men, Christmas trees and a beautiful display of Christmas lights twinkling beneath a light dusting of snow proclaims to the world that the folks in Sea- grave are eagerly antic- ipating a wonderful Christmas season com- plete with all the festive delights that it will hold. Merry Christmas folks! Please call Liz Smith with next weeks news items at 985-7447, Trainees program The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in conjunction with the Ontario Youth Corps is offering an employment program which provides on-the-job training for youth and extra help for farmers. Eligible youths must be 15-24 years of age, have Grade 11 education or less, and be unemployed for at least 12 weeks. The youths will be placed on farms with the idea that they will be willing to do farm tasks such as cleaning barns, feeding livestock, keep- ing records, operating machinery and general maintenance. Eligible farmers must be farming a commer- cial operation and in- terested in training a youth during the winter months. Horticultural and agricultural businesses are also home life. from ... 26.00 GREGORY'S CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS: Beginning Monday, December 3rd, Gregory's | W4A will be open Monday to Fridey 10 AM. 10 9 PM; AV) Saturdays 10A.M.to 5 P.M., until Christmas. Gift wrap that man And add a marvelous new experience in luxury to his These robes are fit for a king, but as practical a subject as you could ask for. Washable poly/cotton terry cloth and velour in plain shades. Some have shoulder and arm striping. One size fits all. May not be as illustrated. Gregory's Men's Wear Std. PORT PERRY PLAZA included. The youth receives as wages, $4.00 per hour based on a 40 hour work week. The Host Farmer contributes $2.00 per hour towards the youth's wages. Worker's Com- pensation and Unemployment In- surance are the respon- sibility - of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The employment period is for 12-19 weeks beginning November 12, 1984 and ending March 22, 1985. The application deadline has been ex- tended to December 14, 1984. Youth and Host Farmer applications are available from your local Canada Farm Labour Pool or Ministry of Agriculture and Food Of- fice. For further in- quiries, please contact: 519-823-5700 Extension 334. 4 985-8160 " NE