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12 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc. February 1.1089 Wesleyville News by E. Barrowclough. Hutton Transport Captures BRHL Championship Church service at Welcome Welcome United on Sunday, Jan. 22nd was conducted by Rev. W. Sedgwick with special special speaker, Ampora Beltran, Beltran, of Bogota, Columbia. She is with the World Development Development Program and will be travelling constantly in the following weeks to many parts of the province. Speaking Speaking in a second language is not very easy but introduced and assisted by Linda Slavin of Peterborough, she was able to make clearer for the congregation, the way of life in Columbia. There, where there is a much divided society, society, the poor people have no opportunity of improving their lot. In many cases when organizations are formed at the community level to lift the standard of living, they are called communists. communists. The national debt is so great that nothing more than interest can be paid each year, so cancelling the principal seems hopeless. The only release would seem to be the old Hebraic law of forgiveness every seven years. Rev. Sedgwick's story for the children concerned the lesson from Corinthians about the many parts of the body using their experience of injuries to show the relationship relationship with parts and the whole. Responsive lay reader reader was Elizabeth Groeneveld and the choir's anthem was, "God so loved the World", accompanied and led by S. Sword at the piano. The offering offering was received by Edward Edward Henderson and Allin Osborne, and bright poinset- tias continue to brighten the church. During the service the officers for the year in the Hope Men's AOTS club were installed by Rev. Sedgwick. Sedgwick. They are: Hon. Pres. W. Sedgwick; P. Pres. Roy McHolm; Pres. David Kellogg; Kellogg; Vice-Pres. Roland Bowman; Sec. George Tuf- ford; Treas. Russell Baker; Flowers, Laverne Farrow; Projects, Clarence Nichols and Bruce Hendry; Pub. Rel. John Connelly; Programmes, Programmes, Tom Wilson and Ro' ' ~ toland Bowman; Boys'. work and membership, Allin Osborne; pianist John Groeneveld. There was coffee following following the service so all might have an opportunity of hearing hearing more of life in Columbia. Especially interested in Am- pora's information was Mrs. Kicarda Sword whose sister works in Bogota. On Tuesday evening, Jan. 17th, the Hope charge Men's club met at the church with Mr. S. Keaye of Port Hope as guest speaker. Mr. Keaye nad spent some 20 years in Brazil many years ago and his slides and commentary gave an excellent picture of that part of the huge country. country. On Wednesday afternoon, afternoon, nine Indies met at Jane McColl's to cut out pieces for two quilts which have been ordered. Because they are of a different size than usually made for this pattern, a special special design was made to accommodate accommodate it. Different members of the quilting group will hem the blocks and assemble them in this variation of what is called the bubble quilt. Donna Strong of Port Hope and Jack and Hazel Crago of Newcastle were visitors in the area on Friday, Friday, all delving into records for the East Durham Society's Society's seventh volume of early Histories. The lovely dry sunshiny days, also are cold and birds are a little more plentiful at the feeders. Crows are with us all winter but usually not seen every day as they seem to be now. They too will have no trouble finding food, 30 years ago, Jan. 22, 1959: Because of so many meetings, two were held in one evening at the same place. Both, that for the cemetery cemetery board and centennial com. were shared by Rev. A.W. Harding. At the former, Archie and Orald Ford were thanked for their care of the cemetery. Sixteen ladies of the W.A. met at Mrs. R. Best's, story of the year to be. roll call at Presbyterial. Political Hobnobbing with Harvey The Hutton Transport Atoms were the Champions R yan Stainton, Ben Medd, Brad Read, Alex Walcer; of the BRHL Atom tournament here on Saturday back row, Les McCrory, Paul Hollingsworth, Greg when they downed the Ontario Hydro Employees'. Knox, Peter Schoep, Jeff Hughes, Curtis Courneyea, Union squad in a tight battle. Here are the champs Brian Hogenhout; coaches in rear, Les McCrory. with their trophies: 1-r front row, Jeremy Digham, p au ] Brooks and Bill Sawchuk. Colin Galinski, Mike Ferguson, Niall O'Donnell, DIRECTOR GARY M. CONWAY AN APPROPRIATE DEATH People die in all kinds of ways, not all of them unpleasant. unpleasant. While there is probably no such thing as a "good death," psychologists have identified what they refer to as an "appropriate "appropriate death." What does this mean? An appropriate death is the death each of us would die if given the choice. For one person, it may be dying in sleep, for another dying surrounded by loving family members, for another passing away entirely without pain, for another dying MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL 4 Division St., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5480 Serving Durham Region Since 1881 like a hero, another like a martyr. martyr. Any of these may be the "best" way to die according to the needs and ideals of 'each particular person. This does not mean that deaths can be directed like a play. However, certain conditions conditions can be controlled for the benefit of the dying person. For one thing, the person should be relatively pain-free, external conflict should be reduced, and important relationships should continue. St. Maarten as viewed by a tourist On Sunday evening your semi-illiterate scribe and our Dutch fraulein returned home form a brief vocation in St. Maarten - which may help to explain the absence of this column recently. St. Maarten has the distinction distinction of being the smallest island in the world which is habita ted in harmony by two separate countries, the Dutch and the French. The 37 sq. mile island was divided divided into two parts - 20 miles belong to the French speaking speaking residents which comprise comprise less than half of the total total population and the other 17 sq. miles by the Dutch residents residents with the more densely populated area. There are no borders and the only indications of moving moving from one area to the other other are the signs on the road indicating a change of country. country. They apparently live in almost complete harmony. Each country is self governed governed (like Quebec and Ontario) Ontario) but although each has its own currency the tourists would never know it, for the universal currency is the American buck - which is accepted accepted everywhere. Not so the Canuck Buck. Prices on most things are indicated in both currencies (Florin/ guilden) - American dollar in the Dutch part. Sounds like what will eventually transire transire here in Canada with the ree trade as the American influence continues to spread like the plague in our Canadian economy. The weather during our stay was almost ideal - 90°F during the hot part of the day with rain showers (didn't see one snowflake) almost almost every night, sometimes into early morning. We got a kick out of the response of one of our restaurant restaurant waiters when posed the question by a fellow tourist tourist "Will the sun shine to day?" "Oh yes," he replied,"as replied,"as soon as the clouds go away." The Dutch part of the island island seemed to be much cleaner than most Caribbean islands we have visited in the past where rubbish is never picked up - particularly old cars. Meals are more expensive expensive than here in Canada where almost everything is imported, even garden produce. produce. The cheapest dinner in a restaurant starts at $17.00 and up American plus the customary 15% addition for service. At our hotel, the Great Bay Beach, a full breakfast was supplied for $8.00 plus 15% gratuity. The island is completely duty free with excellent values values in gold, bracelets, chains, etc. and in the same vein gold vein that is), the gold is either 14 or 18 karat imported imported mostly from Italy. In the same connection we read an article which indicated that our duller 10 karat Canadian gold will eventually become extinct. As to be expected the greatest value is to be found in duty free alcohol products. products. A litre of Smirnoff vodka vodka could be purchased for $4.00 and rum was even cheaper if you can drink the stuff. A mickey of gin was priced at $2.15 and the mix 3 tins of pop cost $2.50 Enough to drive a person t drink eh! On our tour of the islam we found the main roads un believably poor - worse thaï any in Man vers Township Most of the revenue to tn Government coffers come from the tourist trade. The; have one of the highest rate: of tax. A $100. service charg plus a $26.00 departure tax i extracted from every visito on a weekly basis. Guess that's about quit» enough to regurgitate fo one helping. See you nex week. Pitch In! @ Recycling is Smàr Do Your Part! F: ANNOUNCEMENT Vachon-- Normand and Rose- anna (nee Fowler) are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Richelle Anne, January January 9, 1989 at Oshawa General General Hospital, weighing 81bs 10 1/2 ozs. Richelle is welcomed with love by sisters Marisha and Brandy and brother Justin. Justin. Proud grandparents are Ron and Iris Fowler, Aurele and Simmone Vachon and great grandparents Elsie Kor- opatwa, Alvin Metcalf and Mary Fowler. > »>'• . « '-x y - JAMES INSURANCE Broker Limited 24 King St. East, Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1N2 623-4406 HOME AUTO BUSINESS LIFE % r / - v, V ' > On Saturday, at Bowmanville's Recreation Complex, Complex, the J. & J Sharpening sponsored Atoms defeated defeated Notre Dame of Oshawa to win the BRHL Consolation Consolation trophy. Team members: 1-r front row, Bradley Glover, Kris Krummenacher, John Ashton, Darren Allen, Clayton REndell, Brent Carmichael, Nick ..S'- «>' '* ! " C S V..„ : • '"■■■ ' Katikis, Larry McDonald; back row, Steve Hamilton, Hamilton, Peter Carmichael, Asst. Coach Dave Wallman, Shaun Wolfe, Wrap Rendell, Chad Uns worth, Jack .Laverty, Coach Mike Laverty, Darren Mills, Manager Manager Jack Boulianne, Tyler Boulianne. DOUG JAMES ISIS NESTA AKEY ELEANOR DAMANT GAYLE WINDSOR Serving Bowmanville and Area Since 1919 Ebenezer U.C.W. 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