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Port Perry Star, 22 Nov 1994, p. 30

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B10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 22, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Ry URAL PORT PERRY STAR $ RoorTs J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Hospice Uxbridge Scugog held an elimination draw and banquet on Nov. 5 at the Catholic Church Hall in Uxbridge. Funds raised from the event will go towards their work in the two communities. Above, Bill Barr and Anne Wanninkof draw tickets for door prizes during the evening. Hanging Greens Party Please call 985-8871 with your news for next week's col- umn. 2nd Scugog Parents Association Tickets are now available for a New Year's Eve Dance at the Scugog Island Community Cen- tre on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. For tick- ets or information, call Ann Al- len at 985-8693. All proceeds to benefit 2nd Scugog Scouts. Scugog Island United Church On Sunday morning, we en- joyed having Wendy Rennie as our guest speaker. Wendy is a student minister and was a teacher at an International School in Ethiopia. Don't forget the Hanging of the Greens Party on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. i Gentle Dental Care | for the whole family We provide our patients: ® State-of-the-Art Care ® Comfortable atmosphere * Relaxation techniques ¢ ® Nitrous Oxide (gas) * Cosmetic Bonding * Emergencies welcomed [J Insurance assignment (we collect from insurance companies) DR. J. COTTRELL DR. M. GARFAT DR. J. HARDY New patients always welcome! This event is sponsored by the Sunday School Teachers and Support Group and activities are planned for all ages of our church family. Bring finger food for the pot luck lunch, pliers, hammers, wire cutters, sewing scissors and glue guns. Come out and help decorate our church for the Advent/ Christmas season. You will have lots of time to get to the Santa Claus Parade in Port Perry. The Lectionary Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The High School Supper Club will also meet on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 6to 7:30 p.m. - Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Stewards will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Sunday School Teachers and Support Group will meet again on Monday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. DR. T. KING (Orthodontist) PORT PERRY DENTAL CENTRE 238 QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY 985-8451 Evening & Saturday 1ppointments available Church service on Sunday was well attended. Jeffrey Scott, son of Beth and Scott Wil- son was presented for baptism. Our choir was in fine voice, of- fering two anthems. Following the baptism, a re- ception was held at Scott and Beth's home which was attend- ed by her family from Ottawa, Scott's family and several mem- bers of the congregation. This Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Utica United Church will be Time Out, Prayer Service. The first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27, Heather Burton will be presiding. Service starts at 11 a.m. in Utica Church. There was a full house at the euchre party on Friday night in Utica Hall with 17 tables. Priz- es went to: Ladies first - Rita Parratt, second Ruth Sheridan Christmas Dance Dec. 10 Shirley Lee Next Sunday, Nov. 27+at 11 am. at Greenbank United Church is the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the Christmas season. The Sunday School meets at the same time and they are busy preparing for the Christmas Concert on Dec. 5. All are welcome to come and join in and be a part of the Ad- vent Season. The Sunday School had fun bowling last Saturday evening with the top bowlers being Men's - Rev. Shepherd, Ladies - Charlene Shepherd, Teens Bill - Lee and Childrens 10 and under - Ken Hunter. Everyone re- turned to the church for movies, games and a social time. The Bells of St. Matthews are two hand held choirs from Rich- mond Hill. These choirs will be providing us with special music at Greenbank Church service, Dec.11at11la.m. The Greenbank Hall Com- mittee is planning a Christmas Dance for Dec. 10 with all pro- ceeds going to the Hall. This is our major source of income. The cost is $15 per couple and in- cludes a buffet. Phone 985-3723 or 985-3903 for tickets. Euchre tables will also be set up down- stairs. The Folk Music Society's next musical evening will be Dec. 3 in Greenbank Hall featuring the Whiteley Brothers. We are glad to report Betty McGee is home from the hospi- tal and although her travels are limited, she's glad to be home. We hear that Ron Jarvis is still a patientin Oshawa Gener- Several att and third - Annie Bowman. Mens first - Elva Symes, second Joe McCaslin and third Norrine Hill. Elva Symes had most lone hands (seven). Freeze-out win- ners were Clara Warren and Grace Bassant with Jean Drake and Norrine Hill second. Draws were won by Jean Pogue, Jean Drake and Joe McCaslin. Vera Brown won the 50/50 draw. We hope to have another euchre in two weeks, Dec. 2. Plan to at- tend. Recent visitors with Mrs. Crosier were Jean Holtby and Edna Diamond. Jean Scott of London spent a few days this week with her mother and on Thursday they attended the fu- neral of the late Maurice Hamil which was held in Richmond Hill United Church. Bethesda Reach Women's In- stitute will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:45 p.m. at the home of Doreen Brethour. The topicis Canadian industries. All are welcome. Several of the community at- tended the Royal Winter Fair this past week. Some will re- member Beth Underhill as neighbor and student. Grant Evans reports that he had a vis- it with her. She is enjoying her riding and becoming very suc- cessful in her equestrian pur- al Hospital but is hoping with therapy on his foot he will soon be home. Congratulations to Bradley and Heidi Howsam on the safe arrival of their second son "Er- nest Keith". Our congratulations to all the successful candidates in the election last Monday and a com- ment on how soon you and your helpers picked up your cam- paign signs. Your correspondent Shirley and Murray Lee spent the weekend in Ottawa visiting end Royal Winter Fair suits. Congratulations, Beth. We are sorry to report that Rodney Ashenhurst is back in Stouffville-Markham Hospital. Tanya Wilson and Anna Evans visited with Aunt Doris and Uncle Allen Hockley in Uni- onville over the weekend. Happy 80th birthday to George Symes, a former Utica neighbor, now living in Sunder- land. A reception was held on Sunday at the home of his son, Dennis, in Prince Albert. Visitors with Ruth Ashton on Wednesday were her son Alan and Joyce Ashton, Sandra Lu- dyka and baby Elsa. Jerry and Joan Asling were weekend visitors in the area to attend the 85th birthday cele- bration for Joan's father, Char- lie Clarke. The Clarke family celebrated with a family dinner on Saturday evening at the home of his daughter Elaine and Don Cordingley of Ux- bridge. Several from the com- munity attended an open house on Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Port Perry. Get well wishes to Robert Su- therland as he is recovering from recent surgery in Oshawa General Hospital. Rob is on the fourth floor and I'm sure would appreciate a visit or phone call from anyone. with our family, Debbie, Mark and children. Also spending the weekend with them was Rev. Jack and Elma Roundell of Pembroke. Jack, one of our for- mer ministers, and Elma are both enjoying good health and evenin his retirement, he still is working six or more hours a week with the Pembroke churches. Thought for the week: Self- confidence is the ability to en- dure misfortune without look- ing for someone to blame. Euchre Thursday Florence On Wednesday night of this week, Brooklin Horticultural Society will hold their Christ- mas Show and Annual Meeting at Brooklin United Church. Desserts and coffee will be served at 7 p.m. with special awards being presented. There will be four classes in the flow- er/decorative show with the theme being "Home for the Holi- days". Come out and enjoy a fun evening with your horticulture friends. It's euchre night again on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Com- munity Centre. The November meeting of the Ladies' Bible Class met at the home of Sheila Parrott with sev- en women present. President Aldine Wick chaired the meet- ing. "Let There Be Peace On Earth" was sung to open the meeting. Scripture Jobb 22:21- 29 was read by Lexie Pettus. Meditation by the president was titled "Overcoming Your Inner Tensions". Lexie led in prayer. A few items of business were discussed. Florence Ashton was in charge of the program and led in a Bible Study covering the portion of Scripture from Mat- thew 14:13-21 - "The Feeding of the Five Thousand" and closing with prayer. Sheila served a delicious fruit pizza and tea for lunch. Catherine and Henry Hum- phrey, accompanied by Bernice Gardner, spent an enjoyable day attending the Royal Winter Fair. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunnington of Guelph visited with Bernice and Jean Gardner recently. Joe and Clara Dowson from Scugog Island visited with Doug and Florence Ashton on Thursday evening. Several from Ashburn en- Joyed the turkey supper at Mount Zion on Sunday. Next Sunday is the first Sun- day of Advent and the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at Burn's. -- satrap'

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