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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 31 May 1989, p. 17

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I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. May 31.1989 17 Visitors Enjoy Many Eye- Catching HeritageWeek Displays at Orono Town Hall gg AftAtlA |\TM» e I for their gifts, and wished us no. Uur daughter Uonna Su- dogs, hamburgers and dawned Sunny but cold ' ' V* UUU Anew# good luck in our music. therland is leader of Jr. dnnks will be supplied, cold and the early birds these sure are attractive. tumes were gorgeous and 12. Reg. Chad showing ; .. ' by I. Challlce Following this présenta- Group in Bowmanville horti- Please bring Pot Luck sal- hungry for a breakfast of 7 - Eileen Stephens such famous players as - his deft fingers busy with • • : ; I tion. Thelma called on Stella culture and works in flower ads and desserts. Plan now T. j r hronaht verv lovable old Keverend Hall, vhas Gray. rbair Mnint, Quote--"The oldest, shortest words --"yes" and "no" - are those which require require the most thought! Mrs. Lorna Atkins and daughter Mrs. Karen Martin, Martin, Newcastle, arrived home last Wednesday evening, after after epjoying several weeks holiday in England. Mrs. Sandra Bailey, Oshawa and her mother, Mrs. Jenny Bowin, were last Thursday visitors with friend, Mrs. Eunice Beatty Campbellcroft. Mr. and Mrs. David Perrier Perrier and daughter Doreen, Bolton, were week-end guests of the 0. Challices. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sherwin, Miss Kim Sherwin and Miss Jessica Mostert attended attended the graduation of Walter Sherwin, from Queens University, Friday May 26 and Saturday May 27. On Friday evening Walter Walter received the Special Award. The Colin T. Boyne Award presented annually as the Engineering Award for "Innovative design" to % student. On Saturday ter received his honors B. of Science degree in "Mechanical "Mechanical and Electrical Engineering." Engineering." He is now employed employed in Technical Services - General Motors of Canada. Congratulations Walter! Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pi- gott, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ad ams and young John Wellman Wellman were Saturday guests of Donald and Ann Adams, all celebrating young Andrew's Andrew's 2nd birthday. Mrs. Lynn Kimmett was a last Thursday visitor with her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Bailey and Aunt, Mrs. Ë. Billings. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Pigott .were Friday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Les Alldread, Oshawa. Orono Choir Party Thirty members and their spouses enjoyed an evening Wednesday, May 24 at the charming home of Mr. and Mrs. Hooper. A delicious buffet dinner of hot and cold dishes were thoroughly enjoyed by all Ï (resent and dessert came ater. Following dinner the guests enjoyed the lovely grounds and some played tennis. Thelma Gilbank called Ross Metcalf and his fiance Judy to come forward, and Thelma read a well-worded poem to the couple and presented presented them with a gift to groom and a pretty basket arrangement of flowers to Judy. A real surprise to all present! For once we found Ross "almost" speechless! Nevertheless he thanked us Many thinking people are pre-arranging funerals At quiet times, along with their own private thoughts, many people --both young and elderly --are making the sensible decision to pre-arrange their funeral. Their wishes are made known well before time of need, removing stress from surviving relatives. Call or write for our selection of brochures on the various aspects of funerals and pre-planning. Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division Street BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 2Z8 Phone 623-5668 r_£ for their gifts, and wished us good luck in our music. Following this presentation, presentation, Thelma called on Stella Carson to bring hubby George and take chairs of honor. This must surely be a real record, Stella has been a continuous member of Orono Orono United Church choir, for 50 years! Following congratulations congratulations Stella was presented presented with a minature music box ( a wee piano). Though surprised Stella voiced her thanks and appreciation. The remainder of evening was spent playing cards ana a lively sing-song, with Carol Carol Hooper at piano. This closed a memorable evening for the church choir. We all join in wishing Ross and Judy every happiness. Town Hall Card Party There were 11 tables of euchre at weekly card party on Wednesday, May 24/89 and following results- Dora MacDonald 88, Le ta McAllister 80, Bill Grady 79, Hazel Murphy 79, Bernice Moffat ana Art Compton tied at 73. Low score - Reg. Elliott. Lucky draws - Mildred Britton, Dora MacDonald, Marg Todd, Marie Couroux. Wednesday, May 31st, at 8 p.m. will be last card party for this season but will resume resume in October. A Horticulture Tribute A well-known horticulturist horticulturist passed away April 30/89 in Oshawa hospital, Mrs. Thomas (Penny) Fairbrother. Fairbrother. She will be long remembered remembered for her love and dedication dedication to horticulture, particularly to the young folks in our areas, and in general to youth throughout province. She received the" Silver Trillium Award from O.H.A. in 1968 for work in youth groups. Penny organized our Orono Orono Jrs. Gardiners in 1960 and with the excellent support support of Bowmanville Kiwa- nis Club, who provided judges, judges, trophies and financial support, our Orono club became became recognized throughout the province. The best tribute to Penny's Penny's teachings, are the original original members of her club are still in horticulture - related professions. Penny would be proud of Miss Carol Bamett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derek Bamett, who now holds, a Phd. degree from Cornell university, nursery specialist. Janice Caldwell, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. John Caldwell, graduated from Guelph University in horticulture. Yvonne Maitland Maitland (nee Schoenmaker) owns and operates her own Apple Blossom shop in Oro- <5%olland NDSCAPING Oshawa Inc. OFFICE: R.R. 1, (Taunton Rd. W.), Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 <si<si«5 cOhzaLadLzLncj On ... sasasa j2ancU id Ç j2t i^cajiincj and 'J-bzûcjn Foundation Planting, Retaining Walls, Tree Planting «3 20>za(z a)id Oznaz (2on6.tziU2.tLon Cedar and Pressure Treated, Gazebos, Designing «3 OntzzHodzLncj zStonzujodz Driveways, Walkways, Patios «3 Celt... 263-4144 <Sl«i<R3 Parent Company Holland Nursery & Landscaping Whitby Inc. Whitby, Ontario Official Opening and Blessing of St. Stephen's High School will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building - ALL PABENTS WELCOME -- no. Uur daughter Donna Sutherland Sutherland is leader of Jr. Group in Bowmanville horticulture horticulture and works in flower shop. These are just a few of Penny's legacies. She also gave leadership to bring Bowmanville hort. back into formation again in 1967. Our present Jr. Gardeners Gardeners Club have 24 members and excellent leadership under under Mrs. Minnie Zegers and Mrs. Jo. Harris. Their spring show was last Tuesday Tuesday night, and had an excellent excellent class of entries. Mrs. Carol Mostert and Miss Jessica Jessica Mostert had a difficult task of judging. On Friday evening and Saturday morning morning the young folks planted all the town planters along with their leaders. St. Saviour's Church News Next week's Service June 4- 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion Communion and Address - Lynda Gibson So many of us talk about going south for a vacation, vacation, but going to do volunteer volunteer work is another area of life. Lynda volunteered for the Medical Group Mission and was assigned to a project project at Hayfield, Jamaica. We have invited her to come and tell us about her experience experience of what we don't know or see on vacation. Plan to. bring a friend. Lynda Gibson Gibson (nee Tyrell) is well- known to Orono residents and is now Mrs. Walter Gibson, Gibson, R. R. #2, Bowmanville. Parish Picnic - Sunday 11/89 at 10.30 in Orono Park. The 9.30 and 11 a.m. services will be cancelled and a joint outdoor service will be held 10.30 a.m. Hot hamburgers and will be supplied. Please bring Pot Luck salads salads and desserts. Plan now to attend this annual event. Orono United Church News The pretty vase of carnations carnations at front of church were placed in loving memory of the late Lome Bowins and were from wife Jenny, daughter Sandra and grandchildren. grandchildren. The service was led by Marvin Colvin, in absence absence of Reverend Milnes, who was attending Conference. Conference. Greeters at door were Willis and Marilyn Barra- ball and ushers were Cindy Tamblyn, David Tamblyn, Leslie Barraball and David Milnes. Special Music - A lovely duet by Carol Hooper and Nancy Barber and regular choir anthem. We would like to thank Joyce Gray for her ministry of music at the organ and piano, piano, and with the choir this last while. Special thanks to Gladys. Brown for her ministry of music this morning. Next week, our new organist, Mrs. Stella Morton will be with us, and we look forward forward to her leadership and ministry in music in the future. future. Orono Session meets next Tuesday, June 6 at 7.30 p.m. F.R. Orono Bd. of Stewards meets next Wednesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. upper hall. Birthday greetings to Nies De Jonge who celebrates celebrates May 31st. Heritage Week '89 Saturday May 27th dawned Sunny but cold, cold, and the early birds hungry for a breakfast of pancakes, sausages and coffee coffee donned their heavy sweaters! Good attendance for the excellent breakfast and Toots Barraball had a good sale of "goodie bags" for $1.00. The merchants had various various items for their sidewalk sales and artists Merle Slute, Alice Cobbledick, Jim Richards had interesting art shows. Needless to say, the sidewalk cafés were not too busy and people referred eating inside. Inside the town hall, the atmosphere was at least warm and most cheerful! The displays were varied and first on list - 1 Helen Schmid had a good "Thru The Years"in pictures pictures 2. Donald Armstrong has a classic collection of hockey and baseball cards. 3. Heidi Lycett (Schmid) has a good show of oldies but goodies in dolls, toys etc. One eye catcher a doll (sailor (sailor from World War I) 4. A gallery of interested spectators viewing Velma Armstrong's local scenes and faces, on screen. 5. Now a display and collection collection "after my own heart" - Eva Duvall's Carnival glass collection plus some depression. Glass makers from such Companies - Fenton, Fenton, Imperial Northwoods etc. and some really excellent excellent pieces. P.S. - Carnival collecting, one of my hobbies! 6. Mabel Goode brought her lovely Cocoa Pots and these sure are attractive. 7. Eileen Stephens brought very lovable old dolls and also large display of "old cans." 8. The local Dept, of Natural Natural Resources displayed a pictorial story of life at our local forestry station mainly from eras 1907 -1954. 9. A real eye-catcher - The very pretty Sampler in cross- stitch from St. ' Saviour's Saviour's A.C.W. Also from same source, very recent pictures of "stars" from their play and dinner theatre. The cos tumes were gorgeous and such famous players as Reverend Hall, Chas Gray, Charlie Hester, John Caldwell, Caldwell, Steve Johnson, Gale Esler, just to name a few. 10. Upon town hall stage, the quilters club ladies were busy with needles and thread, finishing off a lovely quilt. Some of ladies quilting - Councillor Diane Hamre, Stella Carson, Doris Wan- nan, Donna Scott. 11. Now for the male interests interests - Jr. West presented a large collection of "Tools and Bells.' showing his deft fingers busy with chair caning. 13. Blame Moffat was busy demonstrating basket weaving. 14. Those "hub- bies"coming home late, better better not meet up with Judi Chad, as her collection was of a large number of rolling pins, (large and small). This is of course a partial list of the displays, but all are certainly interesting and certainly a large portion of our "heritage." Three Generations Shooting at (Jrono Area Range Three generations of one family were in attendance at the rifle range of the Orono Orono Fish and Hunt Club late last winter. Shown above are: Kathleen Stephenson (seated), Leslie Wilson (standing at right) and Marth Wilson (left). These Great CM Models All Dressed To The Nines * if ,,, „Qlds Delta 88's FINANCING,Mi ■■ FINANCING* FINANCING* Olds Cutlass Suprêmes FINANCING Pontiac Bonnevilles FINANCING* Pontiac Grand Prix 48 MONTHS. FIXED rate: NO LIMIT ON AMOUNT FINANCED* ts'1000 CASHBACK' LIMITED TIME OFFER* SAVINGS AVAILABLE ON RETAIL LEASES WITH SMARTLEASE™ See your participating dealer for full details on available SmartLease™ rates, effective May 29 to June 17,1989. -SEE YOUR ONTARIO CM DEALER- * 9.9% financing offer available on all new and unused 1989 and prior model year Regal, Grand Prix, Cutlass Supreme ("W" Iront-wheel drive models only), Bonneville, LeSabre and Olds 88 models purchased from dealer Inventory from May 29,1989 through the close of business June 17,1989. Offer valid on retail purchases only. Factory orders, fleet orders and non-SmartLease™ retail lease orders are Ineligible for this offer. The buyer will be responsible (or the payment of applicable taxes, Including federal excise tax, license and applicable freight charges at the time of the transaction. Offer available only to qualified retail buyers financing their purchases through GMAC on a maximum 48-month financing financing contract. EXAMPLE: For $15,000 financed 48 months at 9.9% A.P.R., the monthly payment Is $379.71. The cost of borrowing is $3,226.08 on approved credit. All credit applications will be subject to approval by GMAC. See your dealer for details, This offer applies up to the full purchase amount of the vehicle. T $1000 cash back on 1988 Grand Prix, Cutlass Supremos and Régals ("W" body front-wheel drive only), and 1989 Grand Prix, Cutlass Supremos and Rogals equipped with 2.8L engine. $750 cash back on 1989 Grand Prix, Cutlass Suprêmes and Régals equipped with 3.1L engine. You may receive cast) back direct from General Motors, otherwise it will bo applied to your transaction. Offer valid on retail purchases only. Offer applies to new and unused vehicles purchased and delivered from participating dealers between June 1,1989 and close of business August 31,1989. Offer Includes dealer participation. See your participating dealer for lull details.

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