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ER, ac a ie iad CG Ey LT 10- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, December 28 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > PORT PERRY STAR A TS New Year's Party URAL Roo at Caesarea hall The next big event in our town is the welcoming of the new year 1995. Be sure to save money by getting your tickets in advance and to ensure availa- bility for this Dec. 31 extrava- ganza at Caesarea Hall. We seniors had a very lovely luncheon get together last Wednesday as guests of the Cartwright High School in Blackstock. A full course meal (turkey, potatoes, turnip, cran- berries, pie and cake squares) was served. The wonderful mu- sic from the various school bands entertained us as we ate. When we inquired as to where we could pay for this delightful event they informed us it was on the house. A great effort by teachers and pupils and you can be assured we are truly thank- ful. Beaver's Winter Fun Day is coming up at Ken Reid Conser- vation Area Feb. 5. The $2 regis- tration must be made no later than Jan. 19. So come on out to Beavers - get mom and dad and other members of the family out to this great day of fun. P.S. Beavers need volunteers to drive and assist. Well, the big day of Christ- mas has come and gone but I think I remember about 2 a.m. Christmas morning some noise in the living room but I fell back to sleep. Suddenly I heard "Go Comet, Go Cupid, Go Donner, Go Blitzen" and I thought of get- ting up to snoop but again I fell back to sleep (must have been really tired). We all had a won- derful Christmas and sincerely hope you all had the same. I had a very cheerful call from Len Prout over the holiday week extending us Christmas greetings. Len informs me he has been very ill for the past year and a half but is now feel- ing much better. We all sincere- ly wish you and Doris the very best of health and happiness for the coming year and are grate- ful for your call. Christmas is a wonderful time to hear from . people that you think about of- ten but don't seem to find time to converse with throughout the year. We were in touch with Dave Dietlein over the holidays and I'm glad to report he is making slow but positive progress back to good health. We are sorry to hear of the passing of Cecil Brien of Cae- sarea last week. We extend our sincere condolences to wife Myrtle and the rest of the fami- ly. Smile of the week: A custom- er who needed financial assis- tance temporarily wrote a letter to her bank asking for an over- draft and in closing said "If you can see your way clear to assist me I shall be forever in your debt." Saying for the new year: A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits. Snowbirds set for flight to the south Shirley Lee What a beautiful weekend, weather-wise. For those travel- ling, it couldn't have been bet- ter. According to Dave Duvall of CFTO-TV News, no tempera- tures were broken, that on Christmas Day 1980, it was 16C. Christmas Eve saw Green- bank Church filled with wor- shippers, young and old. The music provided by the combined choirs of Greenbank, Seagrave and Pinedale, under the direc- tion of Linda Hunter, organist and Betty Stone on the piano, with solos, duets and a song by the Baird family, was very in- spiring. To all who took part in this beautiful service, thanks, you all helped to remind us what Christmas was all about. We are sorry to hear that Joan Timms was taken to Com- munity Memorial Hospital on Christmas Day. We hope you are feeling better soon and able to be home. We say odbye to many snowbirds who. on Dec. 27, say so long to winter and head for the warm weather of Florida. Have a safe trip down and enjoy the winter. My sisters Frances and Gor- don Walker of Hepworth and Evelyn and Keith Heron of Nor- wood, spent Christmas with our parents Jim and Dorothy Ian- son and enjoyed a visit and eve- ning meal with Brian, Janice Lee and family on Christmas night. We are happy to report that Ron Jarvis is home from the hospital, although still on crutches, he was with his family for Christmas. Miss Dana Gibson of Belle- ville was home for the holidays visiting with her parents Brian and Darlene Gibson. Thought for the week: A great man i8 he who has not lost the heart of a child. As the year draws to a close, may I wish for all of you a happy and healthy New Year. ve ve? v T EE ETE OTST EE... rd ; » * Christmas presentation Grade 10 students at Port Perry High School presented the play "Partridge in A Pear Tree" last week in the drama room at the local high school. Pictured are some of the partici- pants in the play including Lindsay Reid, Melinda Delorme, Dave Bengel, Jamie Burlle, Bob- bie Butt and Karie Davidson. Congregational meeting to be held on January 17 Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and will enjoy a Happy New Year. We certain- ly have had the weatherman on our side this year, especially for those driving back and forth. Happy birthday to Mrs. Stan- ley Venner, Mr. Fred Nobbs and a very special happy birthday to our son Bill who celebrates his 19th birthday on Dec. 31, and is heading off to university on Jan. 9...you'll certainly be missed around here Bill, espe- cially by Ashleigh (and Mum and Dad, of course). Seagrave Church News The church sanctuary has looked beautiful this holiday season with three poinsettia plants placed there by Gloria Newman. The joint service for the three congregations was well attend- ed at the Seagrave Church on Christmas Day. The worship- pers gathered in the side room first for the "Cup of Kindness" which was an enjoyable punch. Everyone enjoyed fellowship first and then proceeded into the sanctuary for the service. Rev. David Shepherd chose for the theme "Ancient Symbols of Christmas". These symbols in- cluded the Light of Christ repre- sented by the white Christ can- dle; the Tree of Life, by the Christman Tree; the Saint of Sharing by St. Nicholas or San- ta Claus; the Gift of Love was a wrapped Christmas present, the Kiss of Peace was the Mis- tletoe. Margaret Ingram sang two numbers accompanied by Alec; the numbers were "Angels We Have Heard On High" and "In The Bleak Mid Winter". The service on New Year's Sunday will be at the regular time of 9:30 a.m. The annual congregational meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8:30 p.m. at the Seagrave Church. Sincere sympathy to Fred and Mildred Puckrin on the very recent passing of Mildred's brother Leonard Hollinger from Cedar Grove which is an area just to the east of Pickering. Our thoughts are certainly with you. : In closing, Bill Sr., Bill Jr., Ashleigh and I would like to send our sincerest thoughts and prayers to several friends and neighbors who are attempting to celebrate this holiday season after losing a loved one through- out this past year. That's the news for this week. For next week's news, please call Diane Cooke at 985-3722. Carrots for Christmas I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and wish everyone a happy and healthy 1995! We have certainly enjoyed the mild weather over the week- end. My husband quietly disap- peared during the afternoon of Dec. 24.1 thought maybe he was working on a Christmas sur- prise, but I looked out and saw him in the garden digging some carrots for our Christmas din- ner. They tasted great! Scugog Island United Church Our beautiful little church was filled to capacity on Christ- mas Eve and everyone enjoyed the meaningful service. Special tasted just wonderful thanks to those who participat- ed in the service. Thanks to the choir for their beautiful anthem and to Wayne Wanamaker for his solo "O Holy Night". A few people from the Island attended our joint Christmas Day service at Manchester United Church. The New Year's Eve Party and Watch Night Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31 at Scugog Island United Church at 9 p.m. This is a Pastoral Charge event for all ages. We will be creating unique appetiz- ers together, sharing home- made soup and breads from around the world at a candle- light supper and hearing stories from the past and looking for- ward to the future as we wor- ship together over the midnight hour. There will be no service on Sunday, Jan. 1. There will be a service of bap- tism on Sunday, Jan. 8 at our regular time of 9:46 a.m. Sun- Say School and Nursery Care will be provided. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094.