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-------- 20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 7, 1999 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" RURAT. RooTs Ball diamonds the to Blackstock Lions We had a most enjoyable turkey dinner Saturday night at our Christmas party at Nestleton Hall. After dinner we formed a circle with choirs and sat and | waited until our name was drawn out of the hat. Then went up to a table and picked a totally unmarked and wrapped gift and opened it in front of every- one. At this point your gift could be confiscated by anyone whose name was drawn after yours. If that occurred you went back to the table and picked a second prize as you had just lost your first one. After this we went back to our tables and the live band started to play the dance music. Had a most enjoyable evening although we had to leave early for another engage- ment. This Wednesday, Dec. 8 there will be a director's meeting at Ken Hudsons. Last Friday night we had the honour of serving at the Lions Bar for the reception of Recent meeting shows most folks want to see more ball diamonds John and Sharyl Anne Andrews who had just been married. We congratulated them on their wedding and wished them a long life and happiness together. Scugog Firefighters There was a great turnout for the Firefighters Turkey Roll. The bar was open, Crown and Anchor wheel was busy all evening and the crowd mingled in the spirit of friendship. I had a lot of fun and came home with a turkey. Thank you fire- fighters for a great evening. Yes I had a very busy 48 hours. I was on the bar at the wedding reception Friday night, had a banquet in Toronto at noon on Saturday, took in the Lions Saturday night, then on to the latter part of the Firefighters Roll, and then to a hall board meeting at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Caesarea Hall Sunday morning the hall board put the finishing touches to the great plans for the Caesarea Hall Millennium New Caesarea Albert ; Putsey Year's Eve Dance and Social Evening. For tickets call Bev at 986-4519 as they are going fast. Remember last year we were sold out. Ticket prices are $50 a couple or $25 for a single. Call Bev 986-4519 for tickets. You may also arrange with Bev to bring a food tray then the rice will be $40 a couple or $20 a single. Get yours now. Lots of prizes guaranteed. Next euchre night will be Thursday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. The Caesarea Christian Fellowship Group extend a warm welcome this Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. for an old fashioned Christmas carol sing- along around the piano at the hall. Friendship and refresh- ments will be at hand. Everyone welcome. The Fields of Cartwright I attended this well orga- nized meeting last Wednesday night. We had an introduction about this new found park area. All tables were numbered and then they went through the crowd methodically handing out numbers to those present. We then went to our specific table. First we were to express the type and item we would like in the park and designate the list in order of importance. Second we were to suggest ways of financing the program. Third these were listed in order of importance on a large paper sheet. In regards to type of park - 1. baseball diamonds; 2. soccer field; 3. playground equipment for youth; 4. shuffleboards for seniors, pools and nature trails with flowers were mentioned, also what we could do with the p draw at new Cartwright Fields existing building and 5 - park- ing. If families wish to give a large grant towards the park in honour of a loved one a spe- cific section of the park could be named in their honour. They received one report from each table but everyone later had a chance to make individual comments. These are all suggestions that the committee will have to work with. Another meeting will no doubt be called in January. Friday we 'attended the funeral of Mrs. Norm Renouf, wife of the late Norm Renouf at Wagg Funeral Chapel. We extend our sincere condolences to other members of the family. Joke of the Week Don't you think horse racing is romantic? The horse hugs the rail, the jockey hugs the horse and you kiss your money goodbye. Thought of the Day Sign outside an auto body shop. We meet the nicest people by accident. Mens' walk-a-thon raises almost ~~ wy, their ann t Wow. From snow to rain. I remember a couple a lot of snow Nov. 4 and it stayed for the winter. Oh well, as long as we don't get ice I guess we'll be okay. A reminder that on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. the annual Robinglade Ladies Group pot luck dinner will be at Donna Warren's house, 95 Robinglade Drive - don't forget your mug, donation for Operation Scugog, gift, and your pot luck dish. Also remem. ber the $9 for the 50/50 draw. Fifteen dollars membership fees are due that night. See you then for lots of laughs and a great meal. Please R.S.VP if you haven't already. - Happy birthday wishes this week to Maxine Lavereau and Bill Wray. Best wishes for improved health for all those in hospital or recuperating at home. The Men's Group will meet this Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Seagrave Church. All men are welcome. The walk-a-thon which was sponsored by the Men's Group was very successful, = realizing $1,669. The proceeds were divided among the Canada Food Grains, Brock Food Bank and Operation Scugog. The Seagrave Sunday School children are asked to meet at the church this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. They will then proceed to Darby's Sundance Meadows for photos with the animals. All are welcome to attend worship at Seagrave United Church on Christmas v Eve at 7:30 p.m. The service will feature a Cantata "Walk in the Light" with visual and digital effects and the lighting of the Christ Candles. Another reminder of the Seagrave New Year's Eve celebration. Quite a few families have signed up so it looks like it by Ann SENT [1 {e180 ee ~ $1,700 for local charity organizations ee He 00 pight. Call get your ticket booked. Church News of years ago when we got Seagrave On the second Sunday of Advent the McDonald family lit the Candle of Peace, and read the Advent reading. During the children's time, Rev. Carson talked about the meaning of Advent "Coming Towards The Birth of Christ." What do we do to get ready for Christmas. Advent is a time to wait for Jesus Christ to be born. The children sang some Advent and action songs. Don Beacock read from Isaiah 40, vs 3-5 and 9-11. Rev. Carson's sermon was "Waiting for Santa," a message especially for the children. The one who is coming is Jesus Christ. The choir sang the anthem "The Holy City" with solos parts by Len Somerville. A social time was enjoyed after the service. + That's it for this week. Please call me, Ann Sandiford, with your news for next week at 985-9440. sS a this Saturday at the This coming Saturday, Dec. 11, is. the W.I. Christmas dinner in Epso Chure I the U.C.W. ladies to bring their food items to the church as requested by the committee. Worship this Sunday, Dec. 12, will be held in Epsom Church at 9:30 a.m. and will include the dedication of White ill be a brief congrega- tional meeting following service to con- sider a request by the minister for edu- Gifts. There w cational leave. : - There will be a Christmas Pageant on Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Goodwood Church at 7 p.m. Plan to attend the annual presentation by our Sunday School performers with special music. A reminder that the committee who -i8 planning for the Millennium activi- ties, would like input from the commu- nity of Epsom and Utica and bring your ideas to the next meeting on Monday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. in Utica Hall. . Students of Anthony Holt will present a recital at Utica Church on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to this evening of music. : os "The U.C.W. Christmas pot luck lun- Church som cheon, worship and entertainment will ~ be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at noon. Husbands and community friends are Lorne and Eileen Slute have returned home from a'delightful bus trip to Nashville. ~~ . Our sympathy to the family of Bruce 'Houghland who passed away on Thursday following a courageous battle with cancer. Services were held from Low & Low in Uxbridge on Sunday, ~ Dec. 5. Bruce was a hard worker in the community for many years and will be missed by those who knew him. Thank you to two 4-H girls, Dana Harder and Lori Powell for an excellent presentation at the November meeting of the Bethesda-Reach Women's Institute. They certainly took full advantage of their exchange to Japan last summer, and if nothing else, appre- ciate the opportunities they have here at home. The children and parents of Utica Day Care held their annual Christmas program last Wednesday evening. Great food, entertainment by the children and a visit from Santa which highlighted the evening. Lisa Gerrow, Julie Gladman light the Advent Wreath Our sincere sympathy is extended to Betty Collins and family on the sudden passing of Roy Collins. 'Scugog Island United Church The Second Sunday of Advent was observed at our regular Sunday worship. Lisa Gerrow and Julie Gladman partic- ipated in the lighting of the Advent Wreath. Instead of a sermon a play was performed by Doug Baird, Julie Gladman, Evelyn McKenzie and Betty Reader. It was entitled "Would the Real Saint Nicholas Please Step Forward." The Moms and Tots and Friends will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 p.m. at S.1.U.C. The Grace U.C.W. will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. for their Christmas gathering at the home of Marilyn Di Paolo. The choir will meet for practice on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The Sunday School dress rehearsal for the pageant will be on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at S.I.U.C. The Pageant and White Gift Service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 9:45 "a.m. at S.L.U.C. Children and youth are asked to be at the church for 9 a.m. We will be delivering Christmas baskets to our shut-ins on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Please join us. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with news. i JET | ee EE mis . yo NE CT AA PBI, We 35% Bi a te. Sate a aL Lp TIN wr So hg RY Ng WA I i ON | TE TG