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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 16 May 1979, Section 2, p. 14

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14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 16, 1979 Section Two Hospital Staff Presented with Service Pins A large contingent of Memorial Hospital employees recently received pins for five, 10 and 15 years of service. Shown here are some of the staff who received their pins last week at the hospital cafeteria. In the back row from left to right are: Hospital Administrator R. E. Elston who helped present the pins and, the following recipients: Kathy Dustan, five years; Dayle Mathews, five years; Joe Poirier, 15 years; Les Zulkowski, 10 years; Norm Lea, five years. Also in the back row is John Pogue, hospital board chairman. In the front row, left to right, are: Rita Hayes, 10 years; Dorothy Richards, five years; Myette Marsden, 15 years; Anne Colwell, 15 years and Lillian Mitchell, five years. The members of the U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Vincent Jackson, for which the president, Mrs. Addison Scott thanked her for her hospitality and read a verse "Vision - I see a child ..." Correspondence consisted of thank you notes from Bill Sheen, Gloria McGill, Bob Ryley, Wilmer Graham, Rhea Jordan and Percy Mantle. A letter from Presbyterial was read asking members to write the federal M.P. regarding alcohol and drug concerns. Books were purchased for Sunday School use from the Spring Rally and a verbal report of the Rally was given, which consisted of a sing song and a workshop grouping discussing obesic use, pro gram devotion, worship and Bible study, and imaginative programs. A skit depicting how we can get to God with the love of our Lord was ably played by Mrs. A. Scott, Mrs. T. Jennings, and Mrs. M. Coppins, and Elaine Phillips referred to a program the Bethany U.C.W. had produced on "Aging Gracefully." A June trip to the United Church House in Toronto and the Scarborough Center was discussed. Five copies of Worldwind magazine was ordered and RENT A RABBIT! aDay 7 per kilometre SPECIAL Weekly & monthly RATES AVAl LABLE Also 7, 8 & 12 Passenger BUSES AVA ýL ABLE Summer Camp and Quin-Mo- Lac was discussed. Showers for two local girls were discussed and 10 dollars was donated to the Athletic Society. Mrs. Allan Beer centered her program around "The Child" beginning with the hymn "Mother of Salem" and reading from Matt. 18: 1-6, and 12-14. The meditation was entitled "Children learn what they live" and according to World Book children face a grim journey to adulthood. Comments on the different rights of the child were most interesting e.g. they have the right to affection; love; under- standing; free education; full opportunity to recreation; a right to a name and nation- ality; to special care; and if handicapped to be the first to receive relief in time of disaster; and the right to learn to be a useful member of society and to develop indivi- dual abilities; to be brought up in a spirit of peace and universal brotherhood; and the right to enjoy the rights regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national or social origin. A solo "Come as a Child and the Mispah Benediction concluded the meeting, along with a delicious lunch. Bethany United Church The Bethany U.C.W. took charge of the service Sunday at Bethany United Church. Mrs. Addison Scott opened the service and led in prayer and Scripture. The theme for the medita- tion was based on the Interna- tional Year of the Child, Mrs. Allan Beer, Mrs. John Neals, Mrs. George Michel, Mrs. Thomas Jennings and Mrs. Mary Capell spoke briefly on the "Rights of the Child" each taking specific parts. Mrs. Herb Neals at the piano and Mrs. Thomas Jen- nings with violin provided the accompaniment for the hymns, the choir anthem, and other music necessary to the service. Mrs. Peter Wringe took charge of the "Children's Story" before the Sunday School retired to classes. Mr. Thomas Jennings, Rose Anne and Jonathon Rowan greeted the congregation as they entered the church. Senior Citizens 56 senior citizens sat down to a delicious banquet at Rock Haven for the Award Day. The president, Belle Smith, welcomed the members 'and Rev. Wainwright thanked the group for inviting him and Mrs. Wainwright and he asked the blessing. Three visitors were introduced - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin from Florida and Mrs. Sadie Kirk of Pontypool. A small business meeting followed when George E. Clark, Charlie Smith and Pete Borrow were especially thank- ed for extra preparation and organization of the bowling and for building a trophy case. Mrs. Norine Godfrey was also given a vote of appreciation for her co-operation during the year. Lilian Fallis' group will have the May 23rd meeting and will emphasize "The Year of the Child." May 16 is a shuffle board day with games being played at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The annual meeting will be June 13th, with afternoon entertainment, and then attend the St. Mary's Garden Party at 5:00 p.m. June 20th will be the final meeting for the term and will be a luncheon pot luck meal at 12:30. The election of bowling officers took place with the following positions filled: President-George E. Clark, Secretary and planning games-Tom McKellar, Trea- surer-Charlie Smith. Offices for shuffle board are: President-Mary Morton, Secretary and planning games-Irene MacDonald, Treasurer-Mildred Bristow. Games will be played the mornings of the Senior Citi- zen's meetings unless other- wise stated. During July and August shuffle board will be played every second Wednes- day. Cobourg Senior Citizen bowlers will visit the Golden Star Senior Citizens on May 14th at 1:00 for a competitive game. Trophies were presented with president, George E. Clark, acting as spokesman. Shuffle board team B with 37 points consisting of Emery and Vera Smith and Rhea and Bill Jordan won top honours. Consolation with 35 points went to Leonard and Florrie Driver & Iva & Carl Porteous, Midred Bristow, Irene Mac- Donald, Lucy Borrow and Bertha Ferren with 32 points was runner-up, and Mary Morton, Ruth Traynor, Bill Armitage and Mildred Braith- waite ended the season with 29 points. The trophies were donated by Mrs. Dorothy Tewksbury. Bowling trophies were: Most senior female bowler - Irene MacDonald with Ina Palmer as runner-up. Most senior male bowler - Bill Jordan with Bill Armitage as runner-up. Ladies' high average was won by Gertie Clark and presented by Belle Smith. Men's high average - George E. Clark presented by Jean Argue. High ladies' single - Jessie Ellicott presented by Marga- ret Wright. High mens' single - Tom McKellar presented by Frank White. High ladies' double - Hilda Bigelow. High men's double - Earl Parrott presented by Gertie Clark. The League's Champions who won the Manvers trophy were: Belle Smith, Rhea Jordan, Tom McKellar, Char- lie Smith, Bill Armitage, Ken Syer. The Year's Champions, who won the president's trophy were: Jessie Ellicott, Lillian Fallis, Stanley Sharpe, Marg- aret Wright, Florrie Driver and Hilda Bigelow. Consolation trophy - George E. Clark, Alvin Mitchel, Mildred Bristow, Edith Mc- Kellar, George W. Clarke and Mildred Syer. Each bowler received an envelope of money and an inscripted Golden Star pen. Ladies who devoted many hours to quilting, were shown appreciation for their work by a presentation of a dinner ticket to each worker. Best wishes for continued improvement is extended to Rhea Jordan, recovering from an eye operation, Lucy Bor- row, a serious throat infection, Jean Mitchell, an alteration in her heart pacer, Hilda Bige- low from a painful pulled ligament. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, on their return from spending the winter in Florida, spent five days with Belle Smith before settling in their sum- mer mobile home at Listowell Village Mobile Park. The Poster Contest at Grandview School for the Manvers Arts and Crafts Festival was entered by 35 contestants each of whom received a MacDonald's gift certificate. The four top win- ners, receiving cash prizes, were Donna Combdon, Lana Malcolm, Fiona Crangle and Susan Jarvest. Congratula- tions, girls!! We welcome Malcolm Smelt and his family to the village, as they have purchased the Jackson house and will be moving soon. Other homes with the 'For Sale' sign on them are Mr. and Mrs. Harold White and Mrs. Henderson's. Millbrook town is making extensive preparation in various angles for celebrating their Centennial Year. The public school choir is practis- ing for the Peterborough festival; the Millbrook fair board bas many special fea- tures for their fair on June 8, 9 and ioth and the Public School 90th Anniversary reunion is an important event. The Mill- brook Legion ladies bowlers have done well in the tourna- ment for the Eastern Ontario Regional Championship, the members included Marion Guthrie, Marg Drew, Vera Gillis, Stella Sanderson, Jane Koetstra and Wilma Bates with Vera Carr as Legion sports officer. Keep in mind and plan to attend three important events in the Bethany area and that is Bethany's annual celebration weekend, sponsored by the Athletic Society, the Manvers Lyric Society will present the Spring Melodies featuring Billy Meek and a splendid choir, and the Manvers Arts and Crafts Festival will be a special weekend. All this is advertised in "Coming Events" in detail. On May 30th, Grandview pupils hope to have a full house for their presentation of the Wizard of Oz. Much work, time and organ- ization has been necessary to make these events interesting and enjoyable for the public, so let us support them by our attending these functions!! Don't forget to vote on May 22!' Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mc- Cleary and Amy of Mississau- ga spent a few days with Pat's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bigelow. Prform a death-defying act. Give Heart Fund. p r cncrneys1 Quality brand names, warehouse savings. Yout find the drive toCherney'swel worthwhile... llustration of Cherneys Vhtb)yyC showroom ware houseother show- rooms in Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, Peterborough and, soon toa be pening our 6th location in Lndsay. sa Our selection, savings and depend- ability are proven ... we buy in carload lots, have our own shipping, warehous- ng and automated stock control toçcut costsWe display furnishings in room settings ...you can see what you're buying the way you'd have it in your home. AIl prices are marked clearly and delivery is included It's worth the drive to Cherney's. Overl0accessorizedroom settings... ai underoneof I personally promise Cherney's will not be undersold. FURNITURE WORLD Hwy. 2 Opposite Whitby Mal Telephone 5792660 Open Mon. to Fr1. 9:30 -9:00 Saturday 9:00 . 5:30 Reautiful showrooms..Warehouse prices BETHANY 0 mmmmmý . . . .. .. .. ct-,

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