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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Thursday, December 28, 1995 - 19 R > PORT PERRY STAR URAL RoorTs Aerobics classes begin Jan. 8 Blackstock What beautiful weather this area enjoyed over the Christ- mas season which made travel- ling easy for the many families going to the many, many family gatherings held throughout the area. Both churches were filled to capacity for the special Christ- mas services which featured beautiful music as well as con- gregational carol singing and in some cases candle lighting. David and Kathleen Petrie were delighted to have their youngest son David home from California for Christmas for a short stay. They spent Christ- mas Eve at the home of their son Alan and Anne Marie and baby Kathleen in Brampton and held Christmas at home. Harvey and Joan Graham en- joyed a short holiday before Christmas in the Bahama Is- lands. The Square Dance group held their annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 14 with near- ly full attendance in spite of freezing rain. Glen and Caro- lyn, our callers had squares, rounds and games and all was topped off with a pot luck lunch. Glen and Carolyn wished all a Merry Christmas and hoped to see many back at the New Years' Eve party. Square danc- ing will resume on Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Old Town Hall. Mrs. Margaret VanCamp has been moved back to Port Perry Hospital to continue her recu- eration following a broken hip. Her daughter Rev. Doreen Van- Camp will be home for a week from her duties as minister of Yorkton United Church in Sas- katchewan. Ten members of the after- noon unit of the UCW met at Jean Ferguson's home for the Christmas pot luck luncheon. Thelma opened the meeting with a poem. The Patchwork Quilt was quite appropriate as we had the finished quilt on dis- play that we had done for De- nise House. Thelma thanked Jean for of- fering her home this Christmas meeting. Business was dealt Utica Epsom --- Christmas has once more come and gone and I certain- ly hope that you all got your wishes from Santa and en- joyed the day with family and friends. Church service this week, Dec. 31 will be held in Epsom Church at the regular time of 9:30 a.m. New Years' Eve will be cel- ebrated in Utica Hall on Sun- day evening and I believe that there was a few tickets available for those who just couldn't decide where to go for the festivities. Christmas celebrations were marred for the Symes family with the sudden pass- ing of our former neighbour George Symes on Friday. Services were held on the weekend and our sympathy goes out to son Dennis and family and George's brother and sisters. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Beach early last week and send our sympathy to his wife Ruth and a in Oril- lia. Ruth was raised in the Epsom area. New Year's dance Ispent the weekend in Am- herstview at the home of son Charlie and family where we were joined by my daughter Dorothy and family for a Christmas celebration on Monday. Maurice and Elaine Pratt were happy to have their son Andrew home for Christmas. He is attending University in Winnipeg. Keith and Faye Ashton held the Asling family Christmas at their home. Jerry and Joan Asling of Hanover spent the week in the area visiting relatives and friends. The Kerry family were pleased to have Mark home from Alberta for the holiday season festivities. I iynderstand that Glen and Sheri Kerry have moved into the family home on the 6th Line and that, mother Elva has moved into/her new accommodatiops'in the home (I believe thatisome call it a Granny apartment which sounds good to me). The John Warners spent Christmas with the Lefebvre family in Cornwall. Jean and Wally Scott of London spent a few days with Mrs. Crosier on the weekend and on Christmas day they took her to the home of Bren- da Bradstreet and family in Toronto where the entire Scott family enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner and get to- gether. This is it for the week, have a happy new year. with by the leader. In worship Jean Adams read Matthew 2:13-23 which ex- plains the Herods in our midst and that Jesus was an endan- gered child because of Herod. The nominating committee reported that Jean Churchill will be the new Unit leader, Sec- retary Dora Martyn and treas- urer Aileen Byers. Roll call was answered by each member doing something in the program. We had read- ings telling of different legends of Christmas, a reading telling that the true meaning of Christ- mas was having good thoughts all year, a story of how Silent Night was written, a Christmas trivia quiz and a sing-song of carols with accordian accompa- niment. Jean Adams closed the meeting with prayer. Dora Martyn, reporter (with my apologies for the delay of inclusion in the column) The December meeting of the Shirley Women's Institute was held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 20 at the home of Joyce Kel- ly and was in the form of a pot luck supper with the spouses and several visitors in atten- dance. Following the beautiful meal, President Muriel = Wotten opened the meeting with the In- stitute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Following the business portion of the meeting the pro- gramme consisted of a variety of items by each member includ- ing some delightful numbers by Muriel with her accordian. The- meeting concluded with lots of Merry Christmas greetings. The Christmas luncheon for seniors held at the Cartwright High School on December 20 was well attended by a large number of our community. The delicious Christmas dinner complete with Christmas pud- ding and sauce was enjoyed while the High School bands and choir thrilled everyone with their selections. Guest enter- tainers were the members of the Port Perry United Church Men's Choir. A delightful event, indeed. Congratulations to Don and Marjorie Green on the arrival of a baby grandson, the second son of Dr. Robert and Sue Green of Newcastle just before Christ- mas. What a special Christmas present! There were nine tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners - Charles Camp- bell, Verna Robinson, Norman Rohrer, May Shortridge, Pearl Moore, Vivian Kydd and Myrtle , Gimblett. Winners of the lucky draws were Milt Lacey, Gary Nottenboom (two), Pearl Moore (two) and Teresa Berkers. The next card party will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Aerobics classes begin in the new year as follows - Monday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. arid Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. both at Blackstock United Church and on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Nestleton Hall. For fur- ther information call Dora Mar- tyn (Mrs. Harold Martyn). Greenbank by S1alTd[=)Y, =] Happy Holidays: It seems that because of needed space in last week's Port Perry Star my Christmas Greetings to the readers and staff needed to be cut. None the less sin- cere, this was my greetings to everyone: Wherever you go, wherever you are, keep in your heart the Christmas star; Keep in your eyes the Christmas gleam, and keep in your heart the Christmas love mark your Christmas Day - But keep each safe in your heart always. Christmas Service, the fourth Sunday of Advent, was well attended at Green- bank United Church. Carol singing led by Suzzanne Lee and Dianne Pelletier was the dream; May faith, hope and Family Fun Dec. 31 start of the Christmas wor- ship. The Sunday School sang "Joy to the World", which was followed by the beautiful solo, "Come Unto Him" sung by Leslie Bradley, Leslie also sang the beautiful "Ave Maria". The Hooker Family lit the "Candle of Love", and the Rahm chil- dren placed the flame on the Sunday School banner. "Go Tell it on the Mountain" was sung by the choir and as usu- al enjoyed by all. Rev. Shep- herd's sermon "God with Us" was followed by a flute and piano duet by Leslie and Bet- ty Jo Bradley. Don't forget the "Family Fun Extravaganza" for young and old on Sunday, Dec. 31. For tickets call 852- 6420 or 985-2006. I'm sure there was Christ- mas family get-togethers but I'had no calls so I hope every- one enjoyed their time with family and friends and have a safe and "Happy New Year". Thought for the week: I thank God far more for friends than for my daily bread - for friendship is the bread of the heart. Visitors The Christmas euchre was held on Thursday evening with 12 tables. The winners were Leah Burgess, Marie Geer, Mary Cannon, Jim Martin, Mil- ton Anderson, Elwood Manns. There were a lot of other special draw winners. There will be a euchre on Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Terry and Ei- leen Hodgins, Heather and Mark Lucas and boys spent the day with Kevin and Charlene Hodgins at Georgetown. Fred and Aileen Olsen held their family Christmas Dec. 16 with daughter Shelly and fami- ly from Montreal, son Tom and family of Toronto and Eddie and family of Prince Albert. Doug and Linda McMillan and family attended the Fishley clan gathering in Oshawa. Andrew Peremen arrived home from British Columbia for the holiday season. Lloyd, Beth, Melissa' and Andrew travelled to White Lake to spend the holi- days with Beth's mother and other members of her family. On Christmas Sunday, Ron and Hildy Smith lit the fourth advent candle of Love. The choir under the leadership of Beth in town Willes sang special Christmas anthems. Melissa Peremen ac- companied the hymns playing the flute. Gavin Stanley sang the Holy City. Christmas Eve both churches joined together with one special service at Port Perry with both churches tak- ing part. There will be a com- bined service at 10 a.m. on Dec. 31 with Rev. Dorinda Vollmer leading the service. Mrs. Mildred Hope held Christmas for most of her fami- ly on Christmas day. John and Diana Brough had their sons and girlfriends and Diana's brother and sister-in- law on Christmas day. Sympathy is extended to Es- ther Clodd and family in the tragic death of her sister-in-law Doris Perry and niece Kim Perry who died in a fire last Tuesday at their home south- east of Blackstock. Ed and Catherine Daigle have their daughter Charlene and her husband home from New York City for the holidays. Roy and Dorothy Hope hosted Christmas on Boxing Day for all their family. Fred and Vivian had a family gatherine on Boxing Day. Ed and Jullie and family of Hamil- ton, David and friend of Little Britain. Also family from Kitch- ener. Birthday wishes to Florence Smith and Grace Beacock who celebrate this week. Hope all the children enjoy their new toys and have a great holiday. Happy New Year to everyone and have a great 1996. Lo a oon un aie Gall a he Lum a a x a etc Zetec tu