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l 10 The Canadian Statesman. Howmanville, September 2. 1987 Section Two Councillor Joins in Spirit of Museum's Birthday Party Petunia Attends Cabbage Patch Party Celebrates 4th Birthday Hi! My name is Christopher Wade Bateman and I celebrated by fourth birthday on July 29th, 1987 Helping me celebrate were my Mom and Dad, Caroline and Wes and little brother Justin. My proud grandmother is Mrs. Rita Bateman of Thunder Bay, Ontario, and my proud grandfather is Mr. Mike Kuruliak of Bowmanville. It's surprising how a little make-up can change a person's face. Councillor Hal McKnight, a member of the Bowmanville Museum Board of Directors, took part in the Cabbage Patch Birthday on Saturday, Au gust 22. Councillor McKnight helped to blow up balloons balloons and allowed museum secretary, Ellen Logan, to paint his face with a heart and a rainbow. ORÏTÏTARY Pontypool District Happenings On the weekend of August bonne aro hucu ihic cummor Grant Silas Williams passed away April 20, 1987 in his 57th year. He was born at Hampton Ont., March 17, 1931, son of the late Lloyd Williams and i Thelma McMullen. In 1953, he married Jean Cameron of Zion (Mitchell's Corners) and they built a home there where they resided resided until 1965. They re-located re-located that year to R.R.#2, Port Perry and became members of Prospect Church and Community. Grant was a dedicated Employee of General Motors of Canada and had a record of 36 years employment employment with the company. Being an avid sports fan, Grant played soccer and hockey for many years - then was totally devoted to P.P.M.H. and worked as their president for six con secutive years. Just prior to his death, he received a lifetime membership membership to the club which was very special to him. He is survived by his wife Jean and children Sheila Chant, Shelley, Kevin, Joseph and Gregg. Also one sister Yvonne (Mrs. Fred Cowle) of Bowmanville and two brothers Glen Williams of Fergus, Ontario and Ross Williams of Hamilton, Ontario. Ontario. Funeral service conducted conducted by Rev. G. Jackson was held April 24,1987 from the Wagg-McDermott- Panabaker Funeral Home in Port Perry. Interment Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers Pallbearers were Walter Sandison, Leslie Smith, Phil Tamblyn, Larry Lee, Don Cochrane, Doug Scott. On the weekend of August 14th, 15th and 16th, there was a Lob Ball Tournament sponsored by the Titans. Some good games were played. The cheerleading was especially boisterous. Having listened to the Blue Jays game Saturday afternoon, afternoon, by comparison it seemed as if the Blue Jays were having a funeral. One little girl had the misfortune misfortune of breaking a bone in her elbow Friday evening evening at the playground in the park. She was operated on at Ross Memorial Hospital late evening and has a long cast on. On Saturday evening, evening, she was busy getting autographs. autographs. Beats signing a mere book! She has the cast on for six weeks. Hope you do not have too much pain or itching. Best wishes from all your sports fans. Also Louise Stacey has had the bad luck of falling and breaking her arm. It seems the orthopedic sur geons are busy this summer. My mother, Mrs. Edmonds, Edmonds, in Toronto, has become become ill with both eye and leg trouble. Please pray that she does not have to suffer. Your correspondent may find some more answers answers to her health problems problems on Tuesday, August 18th. Please pray for all those who are ill and let me know of any who should be mentioned in this column. On Sunday, August 16th, the services at both Pontypool Pontypool and Bethany were taken by Sean Seebeck, formerly formerly of Bethany but now of Oshawa. He spoke on the subject of "Beliefs," taking for his brief meditation a look at the New Apostles' Creed. Your correspondent presided at the organ. In the afternoon, Rev. Bill Churchill, Chaplain of Ross Memorial Hospital, took a very worthwhile Decoration Decoration ■ Day service at Pontypool Pontypool Cemetery. He spoke Small craft Harbours. A revitalization program. This program was created with the safety of people, and the protection of boats in mind. It will: • put ongoing maintenance of existing small craft harbours harbours and facilities on a sounder financial footing; • re-open harbour facilities closed for safety reasons; • repair damage caused by storms or high water levels; • launch new services and facilities at some harbours that will meet the expanding expanding needs of fishermen, yachtsmen and local industries. But more importantly local harbour authorities created under this revitalization revitalization program will, with the Federal government support, give fishermen and other users a more direct role in the planning, management, operation and maintenance of their harbour. Project proposals will be analyzed and funded on their individual merits, and announcements on funding will be made as decisions are reached, Fisheries and Oceans TomSIddon, Mlnlstor Pêches et Océans Tom Slddon, Ministre Canad'â on the reality of death. A bit of interesting news for those who remember Violet Anderson, Sunday School Superintendent for many years. She still lives in the Brockville area. Your correspondent and her husband husband met her daughter Sunday Sunday evening at the video showing of "The Cross and the Switchblade", based on the true story of a country preacher who tried to help boys and girls in the gangs of New York City. The daughter is now employed in Brantford by the Red Cross Society as a home maker. She is presently on holidays. She saw their former home where the pavement of the road ends and did not recognize it. The Andersons bring greetings greetings to their friends at Pontypool Pontypool Church. Donna and Fred Dempsey are just back from a honeymoon honeymoon trip to Hawaii. Best wishes for their new life together. together. Donna Dempsey is a daughter of Harold and Marie Wilson. Martin Cassibo is not well. His daughter Joanne McDonald was asking Mer- vin Bowins if someone had the ability to build a ramp for the accommodation of his wheelchair at the trailer camp. Please keep him in your prayers. The following Lob Ball scores are for Sunday, August August 16th. 1. Centre Field over Night Hawks, 18-9. 1. Brandt Stewart Electric over Kinsmen, 14-7. 3. Evergreens over Pinewood, 11-9. Games scheduled for Sunday, August 23rd are as follows: 4:00 pm Pinewood vs. Kinsmen; 5:30 pm Evergreens Evergreens vs. Brandt-stewart Electric; 7:00 pm Centre Field vs. No-Stars; 8:30 pm Night Hawks vs. Titans. On Wednesday, August 19th, there was a very lovely Corn and Hot DogBarbeque at the home of Sydney Rutherford of Kirby, for the workers and supporters, of the Durham East Liberal, Diane Hamre. There was a very good get-together band of 5 saxophones., 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass guitar, piano, drums and was under the organization of Roy Forrester. Diane Hamre is very encouraged that we can take Durham East for the Peterson Team, and continue the good record record of social legislation that Ontario has had for the last two years. Each worker was urged to speak to their friends and neighbours and pass the word along until the Peterson team is elected on September 10th, Remember the advance poll ifyou are working Election Election Day and also students voting before returning to University. Titans 3rd Annual Lob Ball Tournament - August 14th to 16th. Henpecked? Henpecking? "It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, housetop, than with a brawling brawling woman in a wide house." Proverbs 21:9 The Holy Bible has a message for you. Ten teams participated, including three local teams. Sponsorship supplied by Molsons and Christine's Restaurant. Championship team was "My Sisters Place" for Oshawa, who received received $300.00 plus a trophy. Consolation team was Solina, sponsored by Conaby's, Oshawa, who received received $200.00 plus a trophy. New-way Plumbing also from Oshawa, won the most Sportsmanlike Team Trophy. Our thanks to all team members and fans who helped make our tournament tournament a success. There was an attendance of 44 at the Bingo Community Community Centre on Wednesday, August 19th. Many of the games had multiple winners. winners. The jackpot next Wednesday is $130 in 58 numbers. Frank Stacey was back at his job of calling calling the numbers. Please Petunia the Clown came to the Bowmanville Museum on Saturday! August 22, as part of the Cabbage Patch Birthday Party that was sponsored by Coleco. Petunia, alias Laurie Van Dyk, the museum assistant curator, spent part of the week prior to the party practising making balloon animals. She was so good that no one went away disappointed as Petunia whipped up an assortment of rubbery characters. continue to support these Bingos, as they are for the benefit of the hall upkeep. Alex Joncas' niece, Joanna Smart was a visitor for four days recently. Mrs. Smart is from Dorval, Quebec. Alex was also at the Liberal barbeque, which we all enjoyed. ' On Thursday, August 20th, there was a celebration celebration by friends and relatives, relatives, of the 90th birthday of Tom's Dad, Harvey Aiken. This was held at the motel and dining lounge, Franklin House at Devil's Elbow, just north of Bethany. It was a lovely afternoon, afternoon, weatherwise. I will try to say a little more about it in my next column, after the event actually takes place. It seems in this job, your correspondent either has to be a prophet or a historian. historian. That is part of the hazard of the trade, and every trade has some! "When freedom grows flabby the tyrant becomes grabby." Parking tickets. Why you can no lorn outpaying. Sorry, but you had better think twice about filing those slips of paper in your glove compartment. Because new legislation means that either you pay the fine, request a trial if you wish to dispute the alleged infraction or your vehicle permit and license sticker will not be renewed. You decide which option. It's that simple. Should you receive a parking ticket, the ticket itself will tell you if the munici^ pality issuing the ticket is using the new legislation and what your options are. All muni dualities will be using the new legislation by 1989. For more information contact; Communications Branch Ministry of the Attorney General 18 King Street East, 5tn floor Toronto, Ontario M5C1C5 Ministry of the Attorney General