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Lo -- DUS = ae ne 40 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 29, 1988 Christmas season off to fine start in Blackstock Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly Christmas season has arrived in Blackstock with the fine Port Perry Santa Claus Parade on Saturday afternoon. Many from this area attended and enjoyed this annual event that seems to improve greatly year by year. On Sunday evening a capacity crowd attended the Intergenerational Service of Carols and Hymns that was held at the Blackstock United Church. The C.C.P.S. Band under the direction of Mr. John Beirness, various sections of the Sunday School, both Junior and Senior Choirs all contributed numbers to the evening's pro- gramme that included the singing of many old favourites of carols and Christmas hymns. During the evening Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Bull and young daughter were in- troduced as the St. John's Anglican minister. Following the service members of the Youth Group gave out candy canes to all in attendance. Curling will be beginning next week at the arena which has undergone considerable renova- tions this fall. If you are in- terested in joining the afternoon league (men are welcome to join) call Helen Coates at 985-3985 or Tracey Vernest 986-4506, the men's league which plays Mon- day evenings call Cameron Porter 986-4977 or Doug Kadowaki at 986-4263 or the Mixed call Jean Goble 277-3551 or Gerald Kelly 986-4257. Mixed league plays Tuesday evenings. New members are welcome to join. Wednesday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thompson were Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thomp- son of Bexley, Mrs. Willard Thompson. and Mrs. Edson Thompson of Cannington who en- joyed a pleasant afternoon with their cousins. Helen and Stuart Dorrell of Charlton attended the Sheep Breeders' Annual Meeting held in Barrie and then visited friends and relatives in this area. The work has been finished at the high .school library with Rosemary Hepburn doing a large amount of the work that was Island women hold last meeting for '88 by Connie Haigh The November meeting of the Scugog Island Women's Institute was well attended and presided over by Mary Ostrom, our president. After a short business session, during which it was announced that the District Annual Meeting will be held in Greenbank United Church on May 25, 1989. Dona- tions to local charities were also approved. Jane King gave an ex- tremely interesting and infor- mative report of her attendance as delegate to the Annual Conven- tion of Women's Institutes at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. This being the last meeting of the Scugog Island Women's In- stitute in 1988, the Christmas theme was in evidence, both in table decorations and the pro- gram, under the supervision of Harriet and her group. Exchange gifts were placed under a miniature tree, and punch was served, with distribution of gifts being interespersed with stories of the Legend of the Christmas Tree as a focal point of festivities in many countries. This topic had been well researched by Harriet and her Committee and proved most interesting. The evening closed with coffee and appropriate seasonal cakes and cookies being served. BROOKLIN "-- VILLAGE SHOPPE Fine Lady's Wear HWY. 12 -- BROOKLIN -- 655-3474 Evening Hours Thursday and Friday to 8 PM done. Assisting Rosemary were Elaine Gibson, Marsha Massie, Janice MacKenzie, Barb Weir and Peggy Larmer. This project has taken approximately one year te complete. On Sunday, Harold McLaughlin celebrated his birthday. His three daughters, Linda and Roy Brad- burn, Janis and Bill St. John and Kelly and Terry Gatchell and families all were present to wish Dad a happy birthday on this special event. Many happy returns, Harold. Parents are invited to attend the Floor Hockey games which are held on Tuesday evenings at C.C.P.S. with the Intermediate games from 7-8 and the Seniors playing from 8-9. The Yellow team defeated the Red 8-3 with scoring done by Kevin Gilbank, Brad Morton, Deryk Campbell and Jason Logan for the Yellow team by Dillon Webber for the Red. In the Seniors the Bruins defeated the Canadians 10-4. Scor- ing for the winners were Mike Hepburn, Todd Moore, Andrew Avis, Jason MacDonald and Doug Seabrook and for the Canadians Brent Donnelly, Adam Vivian and Jason Cliff. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. M. Mantle of Greensboro Drive who celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the weekend. A family gathering in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Man- tle's 50th wedding anniversary was held. A warm welcome is extended to Judith and Robert McCudden, Marie and Emily who moved from Whitby to their home on Greensboro - the former Fetter home. We hope that you enjoy life here in our busy village. At the Tuesday evening card party at the Town Hall there were 11% tables with the following win- ners: 1. Norman Rohrer, 2. Fran Gibson, 3. Meta Swain, 4. Harold Burgess, 5. Kathleen Watts, 6. Dorothy Venning, Low - Betty Barnett. Draws were won by James Emerton, Ethel Goble, Kathleen Watts and Jim Gibson. If you enjoy an evening of euchre plan to attend one of these week- ly parties at 8 p.m. sharp at the Township Hall on Scugog St. S. y a Holiday Dressing4 for Christmas! § Experience the Christmas Spirit in Brooklin SRG SA A SR A 3 SR BE BS BE SS FR EERE | { Blonde Princess Ten year old Janet Dawson, Blonde Princess for 1988, was a guest of honour at Saturay night's Onta- rio Blonde d'Aquitaine Association's Annual Con- sighment Sale, held at Malmont Farms auction barn. FORD \[|=31040]23 4 TAYLOR FORD ¢ MERCURY SALES & LEASING PARTS & SERVICE 285-3865 2885-44561 HWY. 7A WEST, PORT PERRY SELLING THE gigt & FRING THE Rist