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me Fg, 4 OIE tt et. ph ah " barat emanate. eons; im "A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 9, 1997 - 25 RURAI PORT PERRY > PORT PERRY STAR < URAL RoorTs There's plenty to do and see in Blackstock What busy schedules of events are happening these days. Last Tuesday the Senior Club held a pot luck supper followed by a short business meeting and then the regular euchre party. As well on Tuesday evening the Pine Ridge Garden Club held their annual pot luck supper and annual meeting at the Nestleton Hall. This event featured a deli- cious pot luck meal followed by a great Christmas sing- song with Carol Edgar at the piano, the presentation of the trophies and the annual meeting with the election of officers. Also on the same day many local folk enjoyed attending the Living Christmas Tree in Lindsay trav- elling by bus to attend this very impressive event. In addition to all of these activities there was the regular mixed curling when 10 teams enjoyed their games. There were 12 tables at the Tuesday evening euchre with the following win- ners: Ruby Griffen, Helen Dorrell, Jim Martin, Gary Notenboom, George Mathewson, Lois Huntington and Milt Lacey. Lucky draws were won by Fred Griffen, George Mathewson, Christian St. Cyr, Myrtle Gimblett, Gary Notenboom and Pear] Moore. Wonder how many of our residents were at home on Tuesday evening? Larry Hoskin of Lake Louise, Alberta spent several days in the area visiting his relatives and friends. Ruby and Richard Van Camp and Jill Van Camp hosted their family Christmas gathering on Sunday at their home. Attending were Louise and Jeff Carroll, Anna and Sophie of London, Lois and Glenn McLeod, Cheryl, Beverley and Shawn of Cambourne, Lawrence and Jan Van Camp, Blackstock, Brian and Maggie Van Camp, Nate and Matthew of Winnipeg, Manitoba who are staying a few days with his parents and Doreen Van Camp. There was a capacity congre- gation at the annual community carol sing on Sunday evening held at the United Church. The program consisted of numbers by the Junior Concert Band, choirs from St. John's Anglican and Nestleton and Blackstock United as well as three stirring anthems by the massed choirs. Many of the traditional carols were sung by those in atten- dance. A great evening of sea- sonal music. Remember the "Touch of Country" Christmas concert to be held on Wednesday evening at the Rec. Centre at 8 p.m. The program will include music by this singing group as well as This Sunday, White Gift Sunday will be jointly celebrated with the Goodwood congregation Christmas Party Dec. 14 is White Gift Sunday and will be celebrat- ed as a joint ser- vice with mem- bers of Goodwood con- gregation visit- ing in Utica United at 9:30 Utica & Epsom will be held this Saturday, Dec. 13 at the home of Corinne Croxall at 6:30 p.m. This is a community Christmas and friends and neigh- bors of W.I. mem- bers are invited. It a.m., beginning with the singing of Christmas carols, followed by worship ser- vice at 10 a.m. Christmas families that we support this year as follows: please mark each gift with the family number code and the age and gender of the intended recipients: G - 12 - a single mom with a boy 12 (size 14) and girl 18 (size XL). G - 13 - a single dad (size L) a boy 16 (size 16), boy 12 (size 14) and girl 16 (size ladies small). G - 14 - mom (size med.), boy 17 (size L), girl 14 (size ladies small). Donations of food and money will also be received. A reminder that Utica Daycare will celebrate their Christmas Pageant this Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in Utica Church. Lorne and Eileen Slute enjoyed a bus trip to Paris, Ontario a week ago to see the Walters Family Christmas show and dinner. The Bethesda-Reach W.I. is a pot luck dinner so your favorite dish will be welcome as well as a donation to the Food Bank. Ross and Barb Evans along with Gerald and Betty Acton of Stouffville journeyed to Marmora on Sunday to partake in a pre-Christmas dinner with Donald and Joyce Acton. Happy birthday to Anita Evans who celebrated on Sunday with her brother Mark of Toronto. Maybe now that the mail is rolling once again we can get caught up on some of the local news (I know we will all be receiving many overdue bills). Our areas are served by two mail routes. Port Perry and Uxbridge and those of us on the' latter route didn't even receive our local newspapers. We never miss a-good thing until is dis- appears. During this Christmas sea- son, let me know of your activi- ties. Call 985-7564 with your news items. Blackstock numbers o her guests Cartwright High School Junior Concert Band, Highland Dancers from Manvers and Dave Wotten. The annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Blackstock Nursery School on Sunday morning was a fine suc- cess. A new feature this year was horse drawn wagon rides which young and old enjoyed. If you are searching for some Christmas activity next Sunday evening, I can give you three quite different events. At the Blackstock United Church from 7-8 p.m. will be the Country. Christmas Concert which will have a variety of items on the program. Ashburn's Mount Zion United Church will hold its annual Living Nativity at the church on Dec. 14 with two show- ings at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. As the name indicates, the Christmas story is told outdoors with live animals taking their parts with the human players. Also on Sunday evening the Lake Scugog Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas carol service at the Head Church on the museum grounds at 7:30 p.m. Period costume is encour- aged but not necessary. No doubt there are other Christmas events on Sunday evening but that gives you quite a selection. The Cartwright High Seniors Christmas luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the school. Please R.S.V.P. to the Cartwright High School at 986-4241 on or before Dec. 12 so plans can be made. If you have any items for this column please call me at 986- 4257. Cartwright High School's annual Three One Plays Dec. 15 and 17 at the Rec. Centre at 7 p.m. with judging on Wednesday night. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of drama. St. John's Anglican Church By Colin Beal On Saturday, Dec. 6 members of the choir of St. John's and their spouses gathered at the home of choir director, Catherine Corden, for a social evening which was highlighted by a 60s teen supper (hamburgers and chips with a few rather more sophisticated desserts). After dinner a "Murder Party" broke out. Now it was all totally above board, the untimely-deceased was a fictitious cheerleader. The teenaged suspects were all played by persons who had ceased to be teenagers well before the 60s but some, notably Father Hugh, his wife Peggy and Catherine herself, made valiant and almost effective efforts to turn the clock back. The evening was quite hilarious and we just can't wait for another similar game. Despite Saturday's late night, the choir was in great form on Sunday morning and continued . thus into the evening when we were guests at Blackstock United Church's annual Advent Carol Service. In addition to singing as part of the massed choir of Cartwright Churches we presented two musical pieces from the St. John's repertoire. It is always a thrilling experience to participate in this annual event. The Third Sunday of Advent 1s traditionally the day of the Children's Christmas Pageant at St. John's. This year, the pageant will be performed during a very special service - combined Choral Matins and Choral Eucharist. The service starts at the usual 9:30 a.m., after the service there will be a family pot luck lunch in the Parish Hall. Pine Ridge Sidon Club per last Friday night at Nestleton Hall followed by the also a Christmas carol sing- song followed by the friendly fellowship of members as we said goodbye to one another until the first Tuesday of March 1998. No meetings in January or weather conditions. They send to all the compliments of the season. a History of Caesarea our meeting in Caesa frost of the chairs seemed to be filled, I'd say we had 45 4 ple: Aslg . They had their pot luck sup- election of officers. There was February due to unpredictable Last Wednesday night we singing at the ; had a very good attendance at 1} Albert 1 Busey was a great evening. 8 'Historical Sucioty Carol Sing-a-Long This Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. there will be an interde- 3 nominational service of carol e museum church on the Island. Come out and see some dressed in clothing of We set up about 60 chairs and the past, and if you have any I was laughed at that I stoud SL ndma' 8 clothes around expect that many. However, them on. B ut a is not Thanks to the firefighters of No. 2 station for an enjoyable evening Caesarea 5971 or 986-4519 for tickets. Lots of prizes to be won along with good fellowship. Firefighter's Turkey Roll Last Saturday night the fire- fighters of No. 2 station put on their annual turkey and ham roll. A fair crowd turned out and we all had a good time. Of course lady luck blessed some people and forgot others. Our thanks to the firefighters for a sociable evening and they thank those whom attended. Joke of the Week: There is | the father who laments the fact 'that three of his children are in graduate school. He says he's getting poorer by degrees. : Saying of the Week on Persistence: I know of no such unquestionable. badge and ensign of a Sovereign mind as that of tenaci of purpose ph W. Emerson Cartwrie ght | nts and staff of e 10 Sc. HS. cordially invite all )a Seniors to have lunch and hear er the band Wednesday, Dec. 17 e180 | p.m. at the school. 8 | tful get together for the 8 season. Pleise | at TR 3} ¢ at Un on apg. ihe ls a WT v diy A Ll a Wp