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» "A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Speedy recovery is wished from the communi- ty to Mabel Hurst who broke her wrist when she fell Saturday evening in her home. _ Belated birthday greet- Ings to Caitlin Suther- Jang, who turned 5 on Nov. Happy birthday wishes to Bill Wray Church News The 2nd Advent Candle Peace was lit by Karen Huestig at the church ser- _. Vice on Sunday. The choir sang "My Christmas It's Christmas tre Being the second week of Advent on Sunday, the Candle of Peace was lit by the Junior Choir mem- bers. The scripture refer- ence was from Isaiah 40:3. Special music by the sen- ior choir, On Wednesday evening several from the congrega- tion enjoyed dinner at Krebs restaurant, Whitby. Afterwards, we met at Theo and Joan Knights for carol singing and a fun time together. We were de- lighted to have Doc McKinney recite for us a new version of "The Night Before Christmas." Nine tables of euchre were played at the euchre party on Thursday night. Prayer." Margaret Ingram gave a report on the Pres- bytery meeting which was held at Beaverton United Church on Nov. 20. She gave many announce- ments of future events. She also gave the Minute for Mission. During assembly time the Rev. Shepherd gave the meaning of the Advent Candle. A candle can sup- ply light, cooking heat and warmth in an emergency. His sermon was "A voice crying in the wilderness." Does repentance have any Florence Ashton Ladies high - Doris Evans and Vi Linton tied for first. Men's high - Nelson Cole first, Harold Dennis, sec- ond. Lone Hands Grant Bright (men) and Verna Draper (ladies). Share the Wealth - Art Budd and Phyllis Cook. Door prizes dongted by Peggy Booth were Ruby Smith (Port / power in this world? And y=s repentance can be gen- tle and slow. Repentance really does matter - we must confess our sins. € Season Perry), Wilma Lynde, Kay Brown, Art Budd, Phyllis Cook, Neil Guthrie and Ray Porter. Bernice Gardner, Ever- ett and Joan Westfall at- tended a Christmas din- ner at the home of Chris and Frank McKimm of Burnt River on Saturday. Visiting with Bernice and Jean were Donna Bonnell, Oshawa and Lar- ry Strank of Brooklin, also Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLeod of Port Frank. A lot of traffic travelled along Townline Rd. on the weekend headed for Mur- cott's Christmas Tree Farm. People are really getting caught up in the Christmas spirit. 1996 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT The 1996 assessment rolls, which list the assessed value of each property in a municipality, will be delivered to municipal clerks on December 17, 1996. Property taxes for 1997 will be based on these values. The final date for property owners or tenants to appeal the 1996 property assessment is If you have any questions about your assessment, please contact the assessment qffice responsible for your municipality. The address and telephone number are in the Government of Ontario section of the Blue Pages of your telephone directory. Please look under the Ministry of Finance - Property Assessment. January 7, 1997. The assessment office will also be able to provide you with information on appealing your assessment. Assessment appeals are heard by an independent tribunal called the Assessment Review Board. There is a fee for filing an appeal. The Board is also responsible for setting the dates for hearing appeals. If you appealed your 1995 assessment for the 1996 taxation year and the Board has not yet set a hearing date, you do not have to file a new appeal. - p-m. at the church. P Be Ist by 2nd Next Sunday is the Sunday of Advent Condleotdoy i 5 grave C] mas Pot Luck ons ; next Sunday, Dec. 15 at bring a first course dessert. Anyone inter ed in tking part in program please phon George Hill at 985-8( All families.in the comn nity are encouraged an very welcome to come a enjoy this wonderful eve- ning. Please mark your calendar to attend Sun SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Something is happening in Fort Perry and : Scugog Township. Discover Scugog | Port Perry Star | Receive your subscription now. PHOTOCOPIES at the PORT PERRY STAR | 235 Queen St - Port Perry To win you must re at JD Fishing and A | HVARS Prize $200.00 Prize $100.00 575.00 § y AM