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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" RooTs 20- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 1, 1998 JEN URAL By Doris Taylor reenbank News Harry and I and daughter Earla have returned from an enjoyable trip to Branson Missouri. Joyce Ward and Bill Gaston also travelled on the same trip. A good time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who supported the Hall Board Christmas Dance this year. Because of your continued sup- port another successful dance was held. Also thanks to all who sponsored us by donating gifts for our door prizes and food for our buffet. The Greenbank Christmas Euchre will be at the hall on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Annual Pot Luck Luncheon and Christmas meeting hosted by the Fidelis Unit U.C.W. will be held on Dec. 2 at noon. Come and bring a friend. Evening Unit U.C.W. will be having their annual Christmas cookie exchange and meeting on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Bring six doz. cookies or squares, plus a few extra for sampling. Everyone is welcome. Anyone wishing to help with music for the Christmas Eve Service is invited to come to practice this week Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. A Christian Education event is happening at the Seagrave United Church on Friday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Parents, take advantage of this daycare opportunity. Children from junior kinder- garten to Grade 8 are welcome to attend. The program features the Christmas story presented through story telling, singing, crafts, poster making, games and snacks. To register you must call Linda Thomas at 985-0452 by Dec. 8. Daycare is available both before and after the hours of the program. There is no reg- istration fee but a donation can be offered. Please plan on send- ing a lunch with your child. Their name should be clearly marked on the lunch bag. Food items for the Corporate Food Bank Challenge may be dropped off at the bake shop in Greenbank. The Greenbank Hall is avail- able for rentals for parties, dances or other special events. The costs are reasonable and this is a great building for activ- ities for under 100 guests., Phone 985-3703 or 985-3723 for more information. The Greenbank Lions Club will be running a Smart Serve Course in January. This course qualifies anyone over 18 to serve alcohol at dances, restau- rants or events in municipal buildings. The course cost is $30 and takes two and a half hours. It is necessary for service club members, volunteer groups doing fundraisers, or students working in the food service industry. To register phone 985- 3723. The date will be Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the hall at 7 p.m. Congratulations to the Greenbank Lions Club on the celebration of their fifth anniversary of service in this community. About 45 guests attended the meeting on Friday, Nov. 27 and enjoyed a social time and a wonderful roast turkey meal prepared by Donna Baker of Donna's Katering (now Baker's Table). The winner of the 25 1b. turkey donated by Nancy McGhee was Rose McCraney. Guests included Lion Dale St. John and Lion Harold Harrison the two men who worked to start this club. The pub night which was run by the Greenbank Lions to help send Amanda Robinson to Guyana was a great success. Thanks to all the members of the community for their sup- port. Over $600 was donated to aid in this worthy cause. Special thanks to Lion Jim Rushford Greenbank Lions to hold Smart Serve course in the New Year for his donated wooden crafts. Don't forget about the tour of the Ocala Winery on Dec. 2. The Lions and any guests are to meet at the Greenbank Hall at 7 p.m. to arrange car pools. If you are interested phone 985-3723 for information. The next Folk Music Night will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5. The performer is Tim Williams. Come out for a won- derful night of blues music for only $16 in a quiet smoke free environment. Good seats are still available, so phone 985- 8351. The Hall and Park Board has sold 162 lots. Only 38 more to go. These lots sell for $100 each and this will complete our expansion of the park. Please make our project easier by phoning Rodd Foster at 985- 8298 to pledge $100. Cheques are to be made out to the Township of Scugog. The Greenbank Lions are coordi- nating this project and clubs from Port Perry and Sunderland have bought lots to support our efforts. Santa is coming to Greenbank on Dec. 19. Bring your children ages two to eight to the Greenbank Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and they will enjoy a puppet show, movies, gifts, lunch and a visit with Santa for only $3 per child. To register phone 985-3723 right away and please bring a food item to support Operation Scugog. . The Greenbank Public School Playground Fundraising Campaign is well underway toward the goal of $20,000. Thanks to all who supported the School Magazine sales, and donations received from Greenbank Garden Centre, Tim Hortons - Uxbridge, and the cupcake sales, the funds have surpassed $5,000 to date. Also the "Just In Time For Christmas" raffle has been a tremendous success. The draw is on Dec. 10 at noon. On Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. the School's Christmas Social will give you a chance to win: 1. a gift basket donated by Wannamaker's General Store, Seagrave; 2. some folk art by Jan Perrault, Seagrave, and other items which will be dis- played that night, and for which draws will be held. Watch for our Valentine's Day raffle, and other fundraisers in the new year. Any donations toward new playground equipment will be appreciated, and may be given to the committee through the school. Santa will be at the Wanamaker's Baked goods on sale at Burns general store this Saturday By Diane Cooke Seagrave News No complaints from me about the weather but I'm sure skiers and snow- boarders are praying for snow. The Annual Seagrave Fellowship Sisters Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange was a success this past Friday evening. Many thanks to Wayne and Pam Wanamaker for the donation of the beautiful gift basket for the door prize. This door prize was won by Ruby Penny. Also many thanks to the group enter- tainment. Anyone wanting details on them can call me at 985-3722. Welcome to Seagrave to-two families: Dan and Diane Brum and son Dieter and daughter Ursula and to Jim and Sharon Thompson and their daughter April-Lynn. A reminder to all in the community that Santa Claus will be at the Wanamaker's General Store on Saturday, Dec. 5. Happy birthday wishes go out to Adam Johansen, Eleanor Nicholls, Erin Kent, Corinne Watts and Maxine Lavereau. The Robinglade Estates Women's Group Christmas pot Juck dinner and gift exchange is Dec. 10. Ladies are reminded to take the pot luck dish they signed up for at the last meeting, their wrapped gift to exchange and their twoonie for the 50/50 money draw. Location is Sandie Jonahs home at 7 p.m. : oo Sympathy from the community 1s extended to the Mahood families on Puckrin Drive on the death of Ralph Mahood. Funeral will be from Waggs Funeral Home in Port Perry. Congratulations from the Seagrave community to MaryLynn West-Moynes of Robinglade who has been appointed vice president of Durham College, Oshawa. She has been serving as execu- tive director of communications and development at the college. She has also served in many other roles during the progress of the college. Church News The first Sunday of Advent was cele- brated this past Sunday when the first purple Candle of Hope was lit by Sara Anderson who also assisted Rev. Carson with the Advent readings. During the children's time each child received an advent calendar. The choir sang "Who Ever Seeks The Christ." Rev Carson's sermon was "A Lasting Peace" based on the scripture reading from Isaiah II vs 1-5. May we experience joy and sharing to make it possible to have lasting peace. Donna Wanamaker gave the minute for mission telling us about the community of New Minas, Nova Scotia who give hope to other families. Seagrave U.C.W. are hosting their Christmas pot luck luncheon this Friday, Dec. 4 at noon at the Seagrave Church. Spouses and guests are welcome. Members are asked to bring in an unwrapped gift for the Port Perry Nursing Home. A Christian Education Event will be held at Seagrave United Church on Friday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. There will be Christmas stories present- ed through story telling, singing, crafts, poster games and snacks. Daycare is available before and after. No fee. Call Linda Thomas at 985-0452 by Dec. 8 for more particulars. By Florence Ashton Ashburn News Sunday, being the first Sunday of Advent, the Candle of Hope was lit by Moyra Dobson. The sacra- ment of Holy Communion was celebrated. We also welcomed Joan Fleming and Denis Round into full membership of Burns Church. The choir sang "We Remember Thee." Next Sunday Advent 2 will be White Gift Sunday. Non-perishable food will be given to the Oshawa Hostel. Gifts of money will "be sent to Evangel Hall, Toronto. Let us remember those who are less fortu- nate than we are as we enter this Christmas sea- son. Don't forget the Christmas bake sale at Burns next Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along and bring a friend and pick up some Christmas baking as well as having a fun time with friends and neighbours. The Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Lexie Pettus on Wednesday, Nov. 18 with Florence 'Ashton chairing the meet- ing which opened with the singing of "More About Jesus." Scripture was read from Psalm 34: 19-22 by Sheila Parrott. Meditation was titled "God's Tools," followed with prayer by Sheila. A few business items were dealt with. It was nice to have Catherine Humphrey join with us and she led us in an interesting study on "The Armour of God" from Ephesians 6. Meeting closed with prayer by Catherine. Lexie served us lively refreshments over a cup of tea. Next meeting will be held at Joan Knight's home in January. Euchre results are as follows: 10 tables were played at the last euchre party. Ladies first: Wilma Lynde, second Ruby Smith (Port Perry). Men's first Jack Lee, second Hervey Painter. Lone hands Jean Hodgins and Gail De Gruchy. Door prize win- ners Orvas Jamieson, Ellen Gibson, Erma Wood and Harold Dennis. Share the Wealth Jean Johnston and Harold Dennis. Next euchre at the Community Centre will be on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Ashburn Community Centre presents Santa and pizza on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and join in the annual lunch with Santa Claus, sing carols by the tree and sit on Santa's knee. Fun for all ages. Pam at the General Store will hold an open house on Friday, Dec. 4 as well as commemorating her 10th anniversary in operating the corner store and post office. Santa will be present from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to greet the young people. Plan to drop in on Friday and say hi to Pam and her helpers - and of course Santa, as well as enjoying coffee and sweets. Rolling Meadows Tree Farm on Townline Road will be open to the public beginning Friday, Dec. 4 to 21, weekends only, with hayrides, warm fire, tree baling and a large parking area. Visit the gift shop while you are there with lots of hand crafted gift ideas on sale. Make this a fun day with your family as you select and cut your own Christmas tree. Meals to Wheels will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Brooklin on Dec. 9 at noon. This will be a special Christmas lunch at a cost of only $5 and a donation for the food hamper would be appreciated.