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18- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 15, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R > PORT PERRY STAR URAL RoorTs Be Carol service at Head Church made for nice evening Caesarea Hall Board The winners in last Wednesday's Euchre match at the hall was Nancy Davey, top female high points. Top female lone hands - Jean Solomon tied with Ruth Wardlaw. For men it was Gord Johnston winning for both lone hands and high points. It sort of sounds like a repeat of the news but I guess they're just lucky with the right cards. Next euchre is Jan. 13 due to the committee's work ahead for the New Year's Eve Party. Lake Scugog Historical Society We had a wonderful Christmas Carol Service at the Head Church on the Island last Sunday night. The church was filled to maximum capacity. The organ which is many years old was played magnifi- cently by Irwin Smith. Young Catherine Anderson's solo was outstanding. Mavis Brodie, Paul Arculus, Vilma Giannini and so many more played an active part in the service. We also had that one verse sung in early French. Birthdays This week was a great period on our street for birthdays. First one on Tuesday, Dec. 8 was Wavie Menchenton and the second was Saturday, Dec. 12 Fran Binns. Congratulations girls. Cartwright High School We are looking forward this Wednesday to the senior's lunch and band concert at the high school. Thanks to the principal, teachers and students of the school. Blackstock Lions Club Cheese sales this month of December were outstanding with the big contributing factor being the Christmas baskets. They do make a wonderful gift considering the large number of buffet tables that are set up in homes for visiting guests at this time of year. This Wednesday our guest speaker will be Glenn Peast speaking on Camp Kirk, our district sum- mer camp near Kirkfield. William Robert Hodgson This week we were saddened to learn of the passing of Bill as he was known to us all. We extend our condolences and deepest sympathy to wife Alys and family. Bill's father John T. helped the surveyors subdi- vide this 11-1/2 acres into the Lake View Heights Subdivision here in Caesarea. He also acted as the real estate agent. Their cottage was where Stan and Fran Binns now live. Joke of the Week In other words. When Elaine Steinbuck went to a Tokyo book- shop and asked whether there were any books by her husband John Steinbeck, the smiling clerk fished somewhere behind the counter and came up with The Grapes Of Wrath. "Yes" the clerk said, "we have his most famous book. It's called The Angry Raisins." Saying of the Week Knowledge has never been known to enter the head via an open mouth. Beautiful lights make Christmas bright in area this year What beautiful sights the Christmas lights are this year. It seems that homeowners have truly outdone themselves this year with spectacular showings. Perhaps the mild weather has assisted by avoiding the freezing fingers. Do enjoy them. Dave Elliott is now home recuperating from his accident. Better health is wished for John Archer and Eldon Fee both of whom were hospitalized. I am not sure if they are home yet or not. In addition, Jean Fee underwent eye surgery last week. Next Sunday morning the choir of Blackstock United Church will be presenting a Cantata during the worship service. Service time is 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome for the special musical treat. A warm welcome is extended to Ken and Maureen Dowson who have moved into north Blackstock - just across the street from Ken's sister Shirley and Don Gibson and family. Doris Van Camp of Listowell spent the weekend with her niece Aileen Van Camp. Jim and Margaret had come to the area and Doris accompanied them for a visit. Louise and Greg Hornigold of Bethany, Anne and Peter Vanderheul were Saturday evening dinner guests of Cecil and Marie Gibson. On Wednesday at noon the annual Senior's Christmas Luncheon will be held at the high school. If you are a local senior, call the school at 986- 4241 as soon as possible if you plan to attend this delightful event which combines food, fel- lowship and music. The weekly euchre party was held on Tuesday evening with the following winners: Betty Hockley, Ruby Hudson, Ruby Griffen, Merv Storie, Harry Hill, Stuart Dorrell and Marion Staples. Lucky draws were won by Dorothy Olan, Lois Huntington, Don Putsey, Lois Lowrey, Myrtle Gimblett and Grace Manns. The Cartwright High School's presentation of four one act plays on Monday and Wednesday evenings was abso- lutely excellent. The four plays were Geeks Do Come From Outer Space, Will Someone Please Tell Me What's Going On Here?, The Other Other This past Saturday was the Seagrave Park Board annual Christmas Dance. A great time was had by all. Park Board members wish to thank all who donated prizes and helped in any way. The Robinglade Estates Women's Group had their annual Christmas pot luck and gift exchange this past Thursday. Nineteen women enjoyed a delicious meal and lots of fun. Many thanks again to Sandie Jonah for being the hostess. The Seagrave Church con- gregation sang a few Christmas hymns prior to the church service on Sunday. On the third Sunday of Advent fonts Kent and her son Derrick rend the Advent read- ings and lit the Candles of Hope, Peace and the pink Candle of Jo ft was lowed by the ginging of "A Candle Is Burning * During the chil- Great time had at annual dance Seagrave dren's time Rev. Carson talked about the desert bursting forth with joy. The choir sang the anthem "Antiphonal Celebration." Rev. Carson's sermon was "Searchers of Disciples." Where do we look for God. May God Bless you as you search and may you become disciples of God. A social time followed the service. The Christian Education Event at Seagrave Church on Friday was a great success with over 50 children attend- ing. Many thanks to the orga- nizers and all who gave lead- ership. After supper there will be a Seagrave congregational Christmas pot luck and party is this Friday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. short program. The Christmas Eve Service will be held this year at Greenbank Church at 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to Katherine Cooke who along with her teammates on the Port Perry Junior B ringette team finished in second place at the Port Perry Ringette Tournament this past week- end. They lost against a good team from Markham at the finals on Sunday. Seagrave Fellowship Sisters are reminded to send a Christmas card to their new Fellowship Sister. New mem- bers can join anytime (and have just recently). Call me, Diane Cooke at 985-3722. That's all for this week. Please call Ann with your news for next week's column. Woman and Crash Course. The judging was very difficult but the winners were decided as Best Supporting Actress - Kristy Micklewright; Best Supporting Actor - Alex McLaughlin; Best Actress - Marie McCudden and Best Actor y Randi Micklewright. The best direc- tors were Janele Buller and Sara Brown of the Geeks Do Come From Outer Space. St. John's By Colin Beal The children of St. John's Church School presented their annual Christmas Pageant to a large and appreciative congre- gation during the Sunday morn- ing Eucharist. This was a well acted pageant, with lots of singing of old familiar carols. It was well rehearsed and those children with speaking roles spoke confidently and clearly. Congratulations are due to everybody involved - shepherds, the angel, innkeepers, Mary and Joseph, the commentators and the teachers of the Church School. This was great. Later in the service, the Kubovic family - Heather and George with children, Rachel, Stephen and Michael - celebrat- ed the third Sunday of Advent as they lit the Candle of Joy. Michael, assisted by mom, lit the candle while dad and the other children read prayers. The pot luck lunch which fol- lowed the service was great too and definitely up to St. John's standards. The desserts were provided by the Church School teachers and they really lived up to expectations. Thanks to the hard work of Catherine Corden and her team of helpers, the church was beau- tifully decorated for the Christmas Pageant and the dec- orations will stay until the Feast of Epiphany. Seasonal fun on tap all over Christmas festivities are going strong in Greenbank with the fantastic Christmas con- cert of commu- by nity talent on Friday evening, Greenbank area news Doris Hill J some friends from the group "The Austrian Alpine Singers." John and Madeline McCabe are holding an open house at the bakery on organized by the Jubilation Choir and Youth Group. On Sunday after the church service, the Sunday School held a congregational luncheon with chili, hot dogs and homemade bread, cupcakes and sweets. Following the luncheon, the Sunday School children pre- sented a wonderful concert which ended with a visit from Santa. The Christmas Eve Service for the pastoral charge will be held on Dec. 24 at Greenbank Church at 7:30 p.m. To finish the Christmas sea- son, we can look forward to the return of the "Kitchen Reunion" band on Sunday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. Joining them this year are Sunday, Dec. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. They invite all their friends and customers. They will be closing that evening for a well deserved holiday. Margaret and Robert Couperthwaite attended the funeral in Mac Tier for Stella Steel, a friend that Margaret went to high school with. They also took a car load of ladies down to help celebrate Sadie Johnson's 88th birthday. The W.1I. Ladies held their Christmas Party on Wednesday with a chicken dinner at the Swiss Chalet in Uxbridge and returned to the home of Iva and Fred Phoenix for an afternoon of fun and games and delicious dessert provided by Iva.