White Rock tree lit
White Rock celebrated its 20th annual tree lighting on Nov. 27 at the White Rock Community building on Wilson Road.
Santa was the center of attention and heard the Christmas wishes of the children. Santa was welcomed with Jingle Bells by members of the Fanfare Band, which played Christmas carols. Rev. Dale Malone, pastor of the White Rock Baptist Church, read the Christmas story.
The White Rock Friendship Club sponsored the event. They provided hot chocolate, punch, coffee, sandwiches and goodies. People who attended also brought treats to share with others.
The traditional tree lighting event in White Rock was the idea of Roger and Edna Gagnon. “They thought it would be nice to have a special event that the folks in the White Rock area of Gorham could gather and celebrate the holiday season,” said Frances Perry of the White Rock Friendship Club.
Perry said about 80 people attended.
Ryan turns 4
Ryan Doughty, son of Vicki and Jeff Doughty of Sebago Lake Road, celebrated his fourth birthday at home on Dec. 4.
The theme of the birthday party and the cake was “Madagascar.” Besides his mom and dad, others who helped celebrate included Ryan’s brother, Cole, along with grandparents Ralph and Fran Perry of Gorham, Elaine Doughty of Hollis and great grandmother Barbara Perry of Gorham, Calvin and Bonnie Doughty with Jessica of Hollis, Lisa Pratt and Cody of Standish, Nancy Pratt, Brian and Lisa Dunlap with Megan and Sam of Gorham, Samantha Sawyer with Jake of Westbrook, Karen Stratis with Damara and Nikko of Windham.
White Rock Christmas concert
The White Rock Baptist Church on Route 237 will host the second annual Christmas concert with the Hyssongs at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.
The Hyssongs are a family gospel group who has appeared on TV and in churches around the country. For more information, call 892-7623.
Christmas dinner for seniors
Christmas dinner for senior citizens will be served at noon today (Dec. 14) at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St.
The meal will be a ham dinner with all the fixings. Dessert will be pie and ice cream.
U.S. taxpayer debt
The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Tuesday, Dec. 6 that the U.S. public debt was $8,122,710,788,511.92.
Roger McGee, 86, will be one of the volunteer cooks, preparing Christmas dinner today for senior citizens at St. AnneSend questions/comments to the editors.
