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- 26 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 1, 1987 Kids, moms and dads lined up for up to half-an-hour last Sat- urday afternoon to see Santa following the Scugog Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade. Lisa Kimmerly, 9, of Seagrave was one of the lucky ones near the front of the line and didn't have to walt too long for her turn to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas. Large crowds lined the parade route for close to an hour before the parade made Its way through downtown Port Perry, and by all accounts, it Is believed to be one of the best pa- rades In recent years. by Lillian Harper, P.R.O. There was a reasonably good at- tendance at the November meeting of Honeydale Women's Institute. We regretted the absence of several members, including our President, who is recuperating from eye surgery. We do extend our warmest wishes for a quick - recovery, and hope she can be pre- sent at our next meeting, which is to beheld on December 17 instead of our regular meeting date of Dec. 3 due to circumstances beyond our control. In the absence of our President, Mabel Cawker, the meeting was taken by Mary Cannon. Following the reading of the minutes, and the Treasurers report, the roll call "What would you change about life and living" brought many varied and worthwhile responses. _ During the business period, it was decided not to have a bazaar, but have a Chinese Auction in January instead. Our Christmas meeting will take the form of a pot luck luncheon at 12:30, on December 17 after which each group is requested to provide » Town 'Honeydale Institute an item of program, followed by a gift exchange. Mary Cannon gave a splendid | report on the 85th Convention held Have a BALL at the HALL! at the Royal York, Nov. 3 & 4. Dur- ing her report she brought forth some thought provoking "pros & cons" regarding procedures, told of the resolutions that were placed and reported on the officers for the com- ing year. She expressed her thanks for having been chosen delegate from our branch and spoke of it as a real learning experience! The motto for the meeting "When you rise in the morning, resolve to make someone happy' was ably taken by Alice Dodd, who made several suggestions that we should all try to follow. The convenor of the group in charge, thanked Alice for her worthwhile presentation on the Motto. Before the closing of the meeting, a motion was carried that we give a $25.00 donation to Operation Scugog. Following the singing of 0O'Canada, we enjoyed our usual social time, with a tasty lunch serv- ed by the group in charge. Hall 1873 PORT PERRY NEW YEAR'S EVE -- DANCE -- at TOWN HALL 1873 Queen Street -- Port Perry DANCING - D.J. - MIDNIGHT BUFFET 8:30 PM to the Wee Hours DECEMBER 31st, 1987 TICKETS: $30.00 per Couple Phone 985-8068 or 985-7758 soon to reserve. The Bear Shoppe, 143 Perry Street, Port Perry. TE NE TET eee by John Finlay Agricultural Representative Ontario pro- ducers enrolled in the 1987 grain stabilization plan may increase their grain tonnage registration by 25 per cent per crop. Registration forms to indicate the revisions are available from local offices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Total registration for all crops remains at a maximum of 5,000 tons. Deadline for registration 1s December 31, 1987. The grain stabilization plan sup- ports the income of Ontario farmers in the production of the following commodities: canola, seed corn, corn, barley, oats, winter wheat, white beans and soybeans. Stabilization payments are made Plan increases grain crop when the past year's market price of grain in the plan falls below the support prices. The support price is calculated by using 95 per cent of the previous five-year average market price, with adjustments made for cash costs. The grain stabilization plan is a voluntary program, fund- ed one-third by the grower and two- thirds by the Ontario Government. 53500. SHOPPING SPREE DRAW -- Tickets on Sale in 35 Port Perry Stores -- HELP KINSMEN IMPROVE LOCAL PARKS. PLUS ... we've decked all the halls and trimmed all the trees with the most festive sights around. Come join us for a Christmas shopping spree as we celebrate the merriest season of cheer. SHOP LOCALLY ... SHOP PORT PERRY NO NEED TO ROAM PORT PERRY! If you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, there's no better time than now! We've done everything to help you wrap up your holiday shopping quickly and conveniently. THE BEST SHOPPING'S AT HOME -- This message is sponsored by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. a Ee