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ee aA AF AR oe HP <n 20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 4, 2001 SE ------------------_--_----_-- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Students strut their stuff One act play performances this week BLACKSTOCK Joyce Kelly Christmas is indeed in the air these days. The Breakfast with Santa on Sunday at the Rec. Centre, sponsored by the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School was well attended with many, many happy young people enjoying the day. On Sunday evening the area churches held a com- bined Advent Choral Service. The Junior Concert Band of the Cartwright High School under the direction of John Beirness began the evening with three fine seasonal num- bers. Choirs of the Nestleton and Blackstock United Churches and St. John's Anglican Church each presented anthems between which the large congregation sang several carols. The evening con- cluded with two numbers by the combined choirs - a real musical treat. Of course in true church spirit, the evening concluded with refreshments and a social time. On Monday and Wednesday evenings of this week the high school will be presenting their one act plays at the Rec. Centre. If you see Don and 'Shirley Gibson smiling from ear-to-ear these days, they have a great reason - they became first time grandparents last week with the arrival of a baby girl to their daughter Sheryl: and Matt Julien. Shirley spent from Wednesday until Sunday in Kingston with the Julien family. Recent supper guests with Nancy and Bob Bryans were her sister Kit and Stan Benham of Whitby. Visitors that same day were Barb and Vic Hanc of Bowmanville along with Mary and Vic Hanc Sr, of Noble, Ont. There were 13 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: Audrey Mabhaffy, Gary Notenboom, Lorna Edgerton, Elwood Manns, Elva Bothwell, Stuart Dorrell and Charlie Campbell. Lucky draws were won by Chester Madsen, Helen Pascoe, Doreen Kelly, Gordon Finney, Nerta Masters and Audrey Mahaffy. Next Sunday at Blackstock United Church Service at 9:45 a.m. and later at the Nestleton United Service at 11:15 a.m. the choir of the Blackstock United Church will be presenting the Christmas Cantata entitled "Touched by a Child, Touched by a King" - another great musical opportunity. Come and enjoy. The Cartwright High School annual Christmas dinner will be held at the Rec. Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. Call the school at 905- 986-4241 to make a reser- vation for a delicious din- ner and a wonderful after- noon program of band and choral music. What great opportuni- ties we in this area have for Christmas music. Over the past two week- ends, many from this area have enjoyed attending the 25th Musical Journey presented by the Scugog Choral Society celebrating its past 25 years of musical achievements. Nancy Bryans has returned home from a two week relaxing holiday with sister Barb Hanc at their mobile home in Largo, Fl. While there she enjoyed shuffling with several members of the Scugog Club who are spending the winter south - Beth Dean and John Heron of Enfield, Carl and Marion Luke of Port Perry, June Buckley of Lindsay and Ruth Thery and Ron Leonard of Fenelon Falls. White Gift UTicA & Epsom This Sunday, Dec. 9 is White Gift Sunday with ser- vice at Epsom Church at 11 a.m. The family that we need gifts for include a father - size small, a moth- er - size medium, a boy five-years-old - size 6 and a Sunday soon at Epsom Church girl - 10-years-old - size girls 14, as well as food for Christmas dinner, and gifts. On Tuesday, Dec. I1 the U.C.W. will be holding their Christmas pot luck lun- cheon at noon in Epsom Church. Members please remember to get your table favors to Darlene or Elva before time so that they can put them in place. Also remember that this is a cookie exchange for any- one who would like to take part. | understand that Elva is asking everyone who plans to attend to please have a photo of yourself in earlier days, put it in an envelope with your name attached. (This is for a con- test). Give this to Elva. Anyone who would like to attend would be welcome, this is the time when the men are invited to join the ladies. Thursday, Dec. 13 is the next senior's lunch at Epsom Church at noon. Menu is roast beef, roast potatoes, trifle, turnip-car- rot mix veg. Contact Uxbridge Community Care for reservations at 905-852- 7445. Bethesda-Reach W.I. launches "Heart and Soul," Greenbank News the story of Bethesda- Reach and invites you to help them celebrate on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Utica Hall from 1:30 to 4 p.m. For further information call 905-852-3925 or 905-852- 5411.Bethesda-Reach W.I. will be holding their Christmas party in Epsom Church this Friday, Dec. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. Donations will be made to the Food Bank. Committee: Pauline Snoddon, Doreen Picket, Sabel Greenhaloh and Marg Bruce. U.C.W. evening unit holds their annual pot luck By Doris Hill We were greeted to the church service on Sunday by Dot Hooker, Dianne Pelletier and family. Anyone wishing to place poinset- tias in the church in memory of a loved one, please call Valerie Hunter at 905-985-3586 or Barb Ward at 905- 985-3903 by Dec. 9. The Evening Unit U.C.W. are receiving Regal orders now. No orders after Dec. 9. Contact Cheryl Quantrill or Dianne Pelletier. The Sunday School Christmas Concert featuring recitations, carols, skits and Greenbank puppets will bg Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Evening Unit U.C.W. Christmas meet- ing will be a.pot luck supper on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lucky winners at the euchre on Friday evening were: ladies - Jean Hunter, Norrine Cook, Greta Halsey and Jean Rodd. For the gents - Terry Crawford, Clifford Rodd, Doris Hill and Wanda Foster. Next euchre will Hall's be Friday, Dec. 28. The Greenbank Christmas dance is Saturday, Dec. 8 with great prizes and a delicious buffet. For tickets call Lila at 905-985-3703 or Barb at 905- 985-3903. The Greenbank Church board of stewards will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at the church. The Fidelis U.C.W. are col- lecting Zehrs grocery tapes. Bags are found at the back and front doors of the church to put them in or give to a Fidelis member. this Poinsettia Sunday SCUGOG ISLAND by Clara Dowson On Sunday, Dec. 2 Scugog Island United Church was so nicely deco- rated for the coming sea- son. It was Advent | and Communion Service, the lighting of the first Advent Candle - Hope, was by Jan and Lisa Gerrow. The choir sang "Whispering Hope" accom- panied by Carol Edgar on the piano and Nelson Reader on the harmonica and after Nelson played his favourite hymn "The Church in the Wildwood" on the harmonica. The first scripture lesson was read by Pat Adderly and the second by Rev. Lacey who chose for his sermon "The light of hope." Certainly a message to remember. All were happy to see Florence back in the choir and hopefully Sandra will make progress every day, (Ray and Florence's daughter) and all who are in hospital or at home. Next Sunday, Dec. 9 Advent II at 10 a.m. will be Poinsettia Sunday. All are requested to bring a poin- settia plant to help deco- rate our sanctuary. Also Christmas carolling. Meet at the church at | p.m. Dec. 16 is Advent Ill and White Gift and Christmas pageant at 10 a.m. with cof- fee hour after. Dec. 23 is Advent IV and Christmas Sunday at 10 a.m. Orchestra playing and choir cantata - "Loves Pure 1 Light." Dec. 24 is the Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. The December Sundays will all be lovely, well worth attending. All Head U.C.W. mem- bers - don't forget the mys- tery sister dinner on Wednesday evening. Come early and enjoy a social time before dinner. Three U.C.W. members had a very good day Saturday at the Villa and Nursing Home Bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Powell and daughter from Markham, also Jim and Janet Dowson from Oshawa called on me Sunday afternoon. I had a phone call from Florida on Friday morning and it was in the 80s. Then on Saturday evening | had a call from my brother at Breton, Alberta and they have over 6" of snow. Let's consider ourselves pretty lucky weather wise that is, except for the win- ter sports it isn't so good. Don't give up, we've never missed a winter yet. 3 hs fon hoe nit saliva HK throu ugh i kissing, "sharing food! or cigarettes, Shi re leeping 'arrange- ts may be at increased mptoms of bacterial hi» "meni 1gitls "include ' high ver, headache and stiff "in. people over two sary old, These symptoms an deve elop' within several iy or over several days. th th Other symptoms include School : babi a 'ensure that close' contacts' of: the cases are treated with pre- ventative antibiotics. The bacteria that cause' "this form of' 'meningitis are spread through et with; cre direct con- from _ line for residents to obtain by Jo information at. 905- "nausea, vomiting, discom- fort looking at bright lights, confusion, sleepiness and rash. If these symptoms * occur, people should seek medical attention. The Health 'Department has! set up an information 21, or 1780-841 Doar IG,