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py PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" New Year brought in with family, friends, and a bonfire Hope everyone had a great holiday season, with Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Many thanks to those who organized the New Year's evening at the Seagrave Park. it was attended by many peo- Seagrave A great gathering welcomed 2000 at the Seagrave Park p.m. at the Church. Seagrave Church News On the second Sunday in Christmas, the choir sang "Come Though Long-Expected Jesus". During the children's time Reverend Carson talked to them about the wise ple and everyone had a great time! Happy birthday to Logan Snider, Fred Nobbs, Patricia Wray, Mable Hurst, Ryan Puckrin, Chris McGarry, Nicole McGarry and Billy Sandiford. The men's group will meet this Saturday, January 8th at 8:30 am at the Church. All men are welcome. The study group "From Jesus to Christ" will resume at 10:00 am at the Seagrave Church on January 10, 17, 24 and 31, (each Monday). The annual meeting of Seagrave Congregation will be on Wednesday, January 26 at 8:00 men bringing gifts to baby Jesus. Donna Wanamaker gave the minute for mission. She told us about the United Church Stewart House in Pakenham, Ontario, where they have many programs to help peo- ple. Betty-Lou and Don Beacock con- tributed to the birthday box. Brenda McKinlay read from the Gospel of Mathew II, vs. 1-12. For the sermon Reverend Carson recited a poem "The Journey of the Magi" by T.S. Elliott. For news next week please call Diane Cooke at 985-3722. COMMUNITY DONATION: The Scugog Choral Society presented a cheque for $500 to Scugog Community Care on Tuesday (Jan. 4) afternoon as a kind gesture to thank the public for making their latest performance, The 12 Days of Christmas, a success. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, SCC administrator Jenny Jorgason, Ann Wanninkof, chair of the SCC advisory committee, 12 Days producer Michele Jones, Choral Society pres- This Holiday Season was a great one, despite the arrival of the flu bug Happy New Year everyone. Trust everyone had a safe and happy Holiday Season, in spite of the fact the old flu bug seemed to hit among households; our own included. I thought the television cover- age re the entry of the new mil- lennium was quite amazing and breathtaking. Of course, Doug and I were up early enough to watch the celebrations in New Zealand. With ourson being there, it has special interest for us. Rev. lan Morrison led in morn- Ashburn area news by Florence Ashton ing worship the first Sunday of the New Year. With rather slippery road conditions, church atten- dance was fair. Rev. Morrison delivered a very inspiring sermon "On New Beginnings". Wilma Lynde entertained all of her family on Sunday at her home. Nine tables of euchre were played at the Community Centre. Ladies first Doris Evans, second Grace Hopkins; men's first Les Meyers, second Jean Hodgins; lone hands Fred Taber and Verna Draper; share the wealth Verna Slute and Edna Meyers. Next euchre is Thursday, January 6 at 8 o'clock. Greenbank area news by Doris Taylor Youth choir practice will resume Jan. 12 A friendly social hour was enjoyed before the Church ser- vice on Sunday, with refreshments 'provided by the evening unit of the U.C.W. The family greeters and ushers were Jim and Marolyn Rushford. Juli Lee read the scrip- ture. Practice for the Greenbank Employment Expo in Pickering Feb. 16 Durham Region Employers will have the chance to showcase their business as well as meet thousands of qualified job seekers at the Employment It'll be held Feb. 16 |. at the Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering. Call 905- 438-1530 for more info. ~ youth choir will resume on Jan. 12 at5 p.m. Sr. Choir piactice will be Thurs., Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. with a choir meeting following practice. There will be euchre at _ Greenbank Hall this Friday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. 'The study group "From Jesus 3 Port Perry Feeds Ltd. Ph: (905) 985 7363 Winter Boots - 15% OFF Winter Coveralls - 10% OFF Winter Gloves - 15% OFF Expo. * Special ending Jan. 19, 2000 * SAF-T-SALT [ICE MELTER (UREA) 25 KG. OR PER LB. WATER SOFTNER SALT -------- to Christ" will meet again in the new year at 10 a.m. on Mondays _ at Seagrave Church. Meeting dates Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. Everyone ~ welcome. Our grandson, Tyler Hill from Welland is spending this week with Harry and I. ident Alice Lee and SCC fundraiser Ann Koke. You c can now email \ your news, let ters to the editor and scores to us: port. perry. star@sympatico.c ca The only sure thing in life 1s death Not Taxes! Get Educated! (905) 985-9020 HillShaw Free Enterprises CIES Instinct TOP 10 VIDEOLIST Entrapment (1999) Deep Blue Sea Mickey Blue Eyes The General's Daughter brought to you by.... ANCRAC ER IELTS 76 Baldwin St., Brooklin 655-3306 6. American Pie 7. Notting Hill 8. Wild Wild West (1999) GQ. Universal Soldier: The Return 10. Arlington Road | Video SUPER Store Hwy. 7A at 1874 Scugog St., Port Peny 985-4459 www.thevideoimage.com