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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 15,1986 Section Two Escorted down the aisle by her father and given in marriage marriage by her parents, Joanna Lynn Pettit became the bride of Michael Russell Conway on Saturday September 13th, 1986, at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville, with the Reverend Edward Schamerhorn officiating. The organist was Douglas Dewell and the soloist David Dewell. The bride's parents are. Garry and Lorraine Pettit, and the groom's parents, Terry and Barbara Conway, Conway, - all from Bowmanville. Wearing a medieval style satin gown with bishop sleeves and a cathedral train adorned with cut-out lace, the bride wore a satin profile hat with attached veil and carried a cascade of pink roses, blue statice, white carnations and stephanotis. The maid of honour Jennifer Pettit and the bridesmaids Teresa Quinney, Nancy Conway Conway and Angela Pickard wore formal gowns of blue satin and Engagement Announced A# "I back the family insurance I sell with good neighbor service7 And our new computer system makes that good service even better. Call me. DON IRVINE 623-4482 108 Wnverley Rd„ Bowmanville I iko ,1 qoocl noi()HI)Oi Stole F.vm 15 IIWW SI,no Faim insuranco Companies Canadian Head Ollicos Scaiboiougli. Onlario IMIUIUHCI headbands accented with pearls. Bestman was George Vinge, and the ushers Brad Crawford, Crawford, Jeff Martin and Alan Shakespeare who wore grey tuxedos with satin lapels, royal blue cummerbunds and bow ties ànd white carnation boutonnieres. Following a reception held at the Baseline Community Centre, Mr. and Mrs. Conway left for a honeymoon at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and are now residing in Oshawa. On Saturday, September 27th, 1986, at 3 p.m., in Oshawa Free Methodist Church, Courtice, Pastor Vic Stone- house united in marriage Jacqueline Leah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Edwards, Edwards, 15 Hobbs Dr., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, and Jeffrey John Canfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Canfield, Courtice. The organist was Mrs. Carol Steenburgh, Oshawa, and the solositMiss Lisa Norton, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an antique antique white satin formal gown designed with puff sleeves narrow to wrists, a fitted waist with a full skirt caught up with blue flowers with lace underskirt, underskirt, The gown was designed and sewn by the bride. Wearing Wearing a satin cap with pearls and flowers which fell into a finger length veil, shë ; cârïied à cascade cascade bouquèt of flowers and ribbon streamers. The candlelighters were Mark and Dean Bradley, the flowergirls were Katherine Hagerman, Kimberly and Shannon Stirpe and Melissa Forgie. Junior ushers were Adam Bradley, Daryl Edwards, Edwards, Kenny and Eric For gie, all neices and nephews of the bride. Maid of honour was Beverley Beverley Burgess, cousin of the bride, and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Christine Clarkson, sister of the bride, and Miss ■ Susan Canfield, sister of the groom. _ Bestman was Brad Canfield and the ushers were Bob and Brian Canfield, brothers of the groom. Following the reception held at the Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel, the happy couple left for a honeymoon in Jamaica, the bride travelling in an off white fitted dress, red hat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Canfield are now residing in Oshawa. by Keith Small Last week at the Pines, each of the houses raised money for the United Way by running various activities:- activities:- a doughnut sale, a hotdog sale, a carnival, and a Sock Hop. Each activity was organized mostly by the students, and was extremely extremely successful. Congratulations Congratulations to all participants. participants. On Tuesday, October 7th, the school soccer team played an excellent game against M.J. Hobbs Sr. Public Public School, but were unfortunately unfortunately defeated. The teams also played the following following afternoon where competition was fierce. Good job, Team! This week, the Grade 8's are away at Camp Tawingo near Huntsville. The students students left early Tuesday morning and will return late Friday afternoon. Once again, the activities the students students may choose are: a geology programme and a hike to and up Eagle Mountain; Mountain; an orienteering task in which the students must read a map to arrive at a certain point; Vita par Coeurs, a very demanding physical training course; the Survival game where the participant assumes an animal's identity and tries to collect food and water while hiding from a predator; predator; campcraft in which students are taught techniques used to set up a campsite and live without disturbing the delicate balance balance of ecology; and Initiative Initiative Tasks where the participant participant works with others to overcome obstacles. Many thanks to Mr. Farrington Farrington and everyone else for organizing this event. On Tuesday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. the Civic Concert Concert Band will be playing at the Pines. The Band will present a varied selection of music, which the public is free to enjoy. Local musicians musicians are invited to play along with the Band. Who is Mike Mandel? Mr. and Mrs. Barton MacNeill of Oshawa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Louise to Kevin Edward Schram, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Schram of Mitchell's Corners. The wedding will take place Saturday, October 25,1986, at 4 o'clock in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Oshawa. Scugog ■ Transmission ■ Sales CASH & CARRY REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS ~ MOST AMERICAN CARS QQ EXCHANGED - BUY DIRECT AND SAVE $$$ - DEALERS - DELIVERY SERVICES AVAILABLE Please call or write for YOUR price lisl. ERNIE DUNCAN QQÆ.nflGhFl Caesarea, Onlario LOB 1E0 W vv Who is Mike Mandel? And what does he do? I'm sure many of our local residents are asking these questions. Well, Mike Mandel happens happens to be one of the most up and coming entertainer of our time. His powers as a mentalist coupled with his offbeat wit and charm produce produce an act with such polish even Kreskin should be eating eating his heart out. Mike says he first discovered discovered his ESP . abilities when working for Directory Assistance for The Bell Telephone Company. He found he knew the number wanted before the customer asked for it. From there he went on to develop his talent talent and make a career in show business. Mike has read every book on the topic of mcntalism as well as books on major crowd control. control. He lias, after 12 years, become pretty good at displaying displaying his power of suggestion. suggestion. Audiences love watching watching him persuade volunteers volunteers from the audience sitting sitting under bright lights to relax and imagine things. Mandel not only gets them to do so but also to react as if they were really living the scenes lie suggests. He sets up signals for the relaxed group to respond to when they arc alert, and sure enough once wide awake, upon hearing the signal, several people respond with the action he suggests. They must wonder later what possessed them to put their shoes on the wrong feet, and the audience cheers with delight. Mike has performed at Caroline's in New York City and The Comedy Cellar in Manhattan as well as The Harbour Castle Hilton in Toronto. After seeing him perform at the Marks Theatre in Oshawa in July this year, members of the Town Sports Oldtimers, Hockey Team approached Mike with the idea of doing a performance performance here in Bowmanville Bowmanville for the purpose of raising raising funds not only for their own team but also for the new arena fund. Mike was most receptive and very agreeable agreeable to this suggestion, and as a result we all now have the opportunity not only to support the community community but to have one whale of a time doing it. The Mike Mandel Performance Performance is at the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Auditorium Auditorium on Thursday, October October 16,1986 at eight p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Hooper's Jewellery Store on King St„ The Heritage House Restaurant in the Bowmanville Mall, Heavy Haulers Gas Station at 401 and Wavcrlcy Rd. or by calling calling 623-3878 or 623-4888. Tickets arc still available but don't wait. Seating is limited. iUon On Saturday, May 17th, 1986 in St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, Downeyville, Laurie Ann Sisson became the bride of Anthony John Jilesen. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sisson of Bethany. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Len Jilesen of Downeyville. Father Robert Papi was assisted by Canon Walter Dyer in the double ring ceremony. ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a slim fitting gown of white brocade satin delicately designed with satin embossed roses. The high neck bodice was highlighted highlighted with an embroidered net insert touched with tiny pearls and sparkling sequins, the ruffled shoulder fell into a slim fitting sleeve. From the slightly gathered waist featuring featuring a back peplum, flowed a detachable chapel length train. Her headpiece was a wreath of white isilk flowers and tiny pearls holding a double fingertip veil sprinkled with miniature pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses, blue and white forget-me-nots, baby's breath and ivy.., . The maid of honour was Miss Shelley Sisson, sister of the bride and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Sandie Collyer, Miss Colleen McCrum and Miss Cathy Jilesen, sister of the groom. The attendants wore matching royal blue taffeta brocade formal gowns. The flower girl was Miss Andrea Andrea Jilesen, niece and god daughter of the groom, who wore a white dotted Swiss dress layered with ruffles and accented with royal blue ribbon. The groom wore a classic silver grey tuxedo accented with a grey bow tie, cummer bund and a white rose boutonniere. boutonniere. The ushers wore matching matching silver grey tuxedos accented accented with royal blue accessories and royal blue carnation boutonnieres. The bestman was Mr. John Jilesen and the ushers were Mr. Leo Jilesen, Mr. Mike Jilesen, and Mr., Gerard Jilesen, brothers of the groom. Guests were welcomed at a reception held at Manvers Arena by the mother of the bride, who wore a mauve figured cocktail length dress accented with a mauve rose corsage and the mother of the groom chose a soft teal cocktail cocktail length dress and a yellow rose corsage. The couple honeymooned in Venezuela and are now residing residing in Pontypool. Congratulations to both parents as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversaries. Waverley Public School News Mr. Mills Grade Three Class by Jason Moore Mr. Mills changed grades this year. He went from grade six, a junior grade, to a grade three which is a primary primary class. Mr. Mills said that he wanted a change in grades because he had been teaching in the junior grades for a long time. He finds the workload very different and a real challenge. Mr. Mills finds that there arc more skills to teach than facts. He finds the children more enthusiastic enthusiastic and more interested interested in school. In reading the class is starling a record book. This week lie will divide the class into reading groups. Addition and subtraction arc being taught in Math. In gym classes, the class is learning routines and playing playing games. Sportsmanship and having a good time is the main thing. A study of Canada, the provinces, capitals and industry industry is being taught in En- viromcnlal Studies. Each week the class is given a spelling list and different activities. Mr. Mills' room is brightly decorated with artwork. Some of the children's children's written work is displayed displayed in Hie room, SOLAR ECLIPSE by Mike Pol A solar eclipse took place all over Canada on October 3rd. A solar eclipse of the sun is when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth. The shadow of the moon is cast on the earth. Watching a solar eclipse can be very harmful to the eyes. The sun's rays can cause serious eye damage or blindness. Due to à heavy and dense fog in Bowmanville it was not visible. Only dark grey skies and rain. Oh well!. WAVERLEY'S CO-OP STUDENTS STUDENTS by Brenda Pyke There are co-op students from the Bowmanville High School and Courtice High School. One of the co-op students students is Karen Pyke. My sister, sister, Karen, works in Mrs. Murphy's class, which she enjoys very much. Karen started on September 22nd. Other co-op students help in kindergarten classes as well as other grade one classes. They listen to the children read, help kids write stories, group work and activities. Co-op is "on the job" training. It helps you decide what to do for a career. Yes, they all enjoy working with children. They will be finished around Christmas time. Have fun co-op students! COMPUTER HELPERS by Chrystal Whyte At Waverley Public School we have computer helpers. If you arc wondering wondering what a computer helper is, they arc kids in Grade Five and Six helping the teachers set up the computers. computers. At the beginning of the year, Mrs. Anyan, our librarian and Mrs. Clement picked students who arc dependable dependable and responsible and know something about computers and preferably have one at home. Every day before 9 a.m. in the morning the computer kids who are Ricky Kennedy, John Breton, Breton, Donny Richards, Tracy Moriarity, Chris Ailkcn, Tanya MacIntyre, Alyssa McLonnn, Kottla Psoras, Mark Read, and Danny Mongrain go to the guidance guidance room, There arc five computers and there are two computer helpers per each computer. Waverley has recently received a new Commodore 128 computer and has ordered another Commodore 64.1 think they will have a fine year! OPEN HOUSE by Tracy Moriarity Last week on Wednesday, October 7, Waverley held an Open House. All parents parents who could came to see their child's work and to talk to their teacher. Many set up interviews with the teacher for after report cards go out in December. The children worked very hard on pictures, stories and poems to be put up for the parents to sec. Mr. Reid and Mr. Thompson were at the office greeting people and they also went around to the different classrooms to meet some of the parents. I'm sure the parents really enjoyed seeing what their children have done already this year. THANKSGIVING by Ainslcy Boudreau Gr. 2 On Thanksgiving you cat turkey for supper. My Grandma and Grandpa come down on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving. Last weekend was Thanksgiving. You share food with other people on Thanksgiving. We have pumpkin pic and apple pic and apple crisp on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is in the fall. We stuff our turkey with bread crumbs. On Thanksgiving we ale in the dining room. I like Thanksgiving,