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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" On Saturday even- ing the family of George Samells sur- prised him with a 70th birthday party. Family and friends honored Georgé by gathering for dinner, stories and music. Best wishes George from your Island friends! Santa Claus is com- ing to town on Saturday, Nov. 30 so plan on coming out for the parade. The bo es of the Community Nursing Home and Villa are busy preparing for their annual Victorian Christmas Bazaar which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendars for this popular event. Scugog Island United Church Twenty youth gathered at the church on Saturday and successfully completed the St. John's Ambulance "What Every Babysitter Should Know" course. Congratulations! During worship on Sunday morning, our min- ister, Elaine Barber, explained to the children that it was the last Sunday of the Christian year and that next Sunday was the first Sunday in Advent and the beginning of the new Christian year. The Elders meet on Sunday evening and they will be delivering the Christmas letters this week. Included with the letter will be a Christmas sched- ule for your convenience. As usual this week appears to be busy. Please note the following meetings: The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The Moms and Tots will meet Wed. at 9:30 a.m. The Head U.C.W. will be holding their Christmas Dinner on Wednesday evening. Choir practice will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Suppoft*Group will meet Friday at 10 a.m. The High School Supper Club will meet on Friday at 6 p.m. The Christian Education Committee will be sponsoring the "Hanging of the Greens" Party on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at S.1.U.C. Please bring pot luck finger foods for lunch or drop by for a coffee and say hello! Sunday, Dec. 1 is the first Sunday in Advent and will be the "Hanging of the Greens" service at our regular worship time of 9:45 a.m. Coffee Hour will follow the service. Sunday School children please stay for our Pageant rehearsal following service. Another evening of Square Dancing is planned for Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Island Hall. Allrages are welcome! Come out for an evening of Seagrave Christmas fun and fellowship. For pastoral care please call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week. Don't miss 120th school anniversary This Sunday, Dec. 1, the First Sunday of Advent (Hope) will be celebrated in Epsom Church starting at 11 a.m. This will also be a celebration of Baptism. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 7 when the Youth Group will be holding a Christmas Craft Sale at Epsom Church from 11 a.m. until 2- p.m. Anyone wishing to have their own craft table may do so by calling Dale Slack. They are also looking for dona- tions of items. Utica Hall Board will meet Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Don't forget the W.I. meeting this Wednes- day, Nov. 27 at 7:45 p.m. at Dorothy Doble's home in Uxbridge. To celebrate 120 years for the old school - Epsom Public School invites all community members, former stud- ents, teachers and staff to the Anniversary Tea on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Recent dinner guest with Darlene Christie was Bill Devine of . Toronto. Jim Green and Darlene Christie were recent dinner guests with Jim's sister Doris and Ivan Lajoie in Markham. Doris Armstrong and Darlene Christie recently attended a baby shower for Cody Fenton, son of Debbie and Jeff at the home of grandma Ellie Powell. Lorne and Eileen Slute have been enjoy- ing an eight day bus tour which took them to Branson, Missouri where they saw some country music shows. Looking ahead to Sunday, Dec. 8 which is White Gift Sunday, the families that we will be supporting this year - consist of the following: Family 1. - lady (large), man (large) and a boy age six'who wears size 8. Family 2. - lady (med.), man (ldrge), boy 15 who wears man's large and a girl 17 who wears ladies large. Family 3. - lady (med.) and a boy 14 who wears man's med. Donations of money is always needed as well as food items and clothing. pot luck to be he 'On Sunday they enj a difference. The Chr Country plays will be Monday and you read that date. Next Sun Nursery Sch Pancake Bre will be held Centre. An add this year will be great family ever help with the spirit. TL During the Paisley 5 Calgary course at CBC in Toronto. eight CBC news sen from across participate in a sf ing program for ph ists. Additional bring Craig ba for a week in De Windsor for a January. Co Craig for being ch opportunity. Gerald and Joy spent the weekenc farm in Bobcayge and Francis P Fesserton also join ing Leigh and Mike Bi Orillia, Susan and Ed Barrie, and Elizabeth Courtney, Kath Happy birthday this King St. West., Unit 8, right across from the week to Lindsay Oshawa Centre. (northeast corner of King and Sheehan, Brody Stevenson). Radio Station 94.9 will be broadcasting Campbell, John Hillis, live from the store. Refreshments will be served and local dignitaries will join in the opening festivities. Paul and Bill Jr. hope to see you there. The Fellowship Sister Dinner was a great success this year at Haugens in Manchester. Everyone enjoyed the dinner, the entertainment and the fel- lowship. Many thanks to those who organized the dinner. You did a great job. Seagrave Church News The church service centered around the "Reign of Christ" which was the title of the sermon by Rev. Shepherd. Jesus the King lives in our hearts. Christ reigns wherever there is kindness. The Reign of Christ extended far beyond the Christian Churches. It extends around the world where the churches reach Eleanor Nicholls and Ellen Bruce. Hope every- one had a good day. Local Robinglade residents Paul Kowalczyk and Bill Sandiford Jr. extend an invitation to the com- munity to the official opening of their new store Durham Audio Video and Computer and the Internet division... Interlinks. Durham Audio Video and Computer offers the best in home entertain- ment systems as well as the latest in the computer field. Interlinks is a totally Fiber Optic Intérnet pro- vider with the most updated equipment available, this is an excellent opportunity for someone to get a first hand peek at this new technology. Festivities get underway on Friday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. at 500 church. It will afternoon. dish or a des this event. The Seagrave at 985-9440 local tidbits