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Rickard family enjoys 70th annual picnic by Wendy Trineer-Rickard The 70th annual Rickard Family Picnic was enjoyed by 69 descendants Sunday, August 10, 2003 on the spacious spacious grounds of Brenton and Jean Rickard of Newcastle. After the singing of grace lead by Country Four member member Glen Allin, everyone enjoyed a bountiful lunch with background music from a "Country Four" cassette. President David Werry of Port Perry welcomed everyone everyone . as we observed a moments silence for relatives relatives who passed away this past year. Robin Rickard awarded the "Special Prizes": most grandchildren went to Jean Rickard with 11 grandchil dren. Don Richard wore the longest belt. Bailey Flannagan had the most pennies pennies - 26 (in his mom and dad's pocket.) Douglas Hockin had the most credit cards - eight. Newly married Andrew Rickard had the most keys on his key ring - 13. "Judge Judy" Powell decided it was Stan Allin who had the largest face on his watch, and Patrick Vandenberg had the most buttons on his clothing at 21. The Canadian Quiz was won by David and Marilyn Werry. Second place winner was Bruce Allin. The Brain Storming Quiz was won by Kiri Allin. Bingo winners were Sara Tosswill, Patrick Vandenberg, Bryon Allin and Douglas Hockin. Judy Powell, Lynn I n Northcutt Elliott | E Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping CORY KUIPERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street 905-623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING Advantage #2 Mortgages ' • all rates subject to change without notice Great rates plus free Bonus Shares Whitby Branch: Bowmanville Branch E-mail: 1818 Dundas St E 200 King St. E duca.info@duca com Tel (905)728-4658 Tel (905)623-6343 Website: Manager Mr Paul Muller Manager: Mr Tom Broadloot www duca com Fred DeVries proprietor • FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES • • INSURANCE CLAIMS • FRED'S AUTOBODY (905) 623-6353 163 Baseline Road, Unit 1 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3L4 Complete Collision Repair, Restoration and Refinishing Piggott, Beth Markle and Dale Hunt conducted games for the young and young at heart. Robin Rickard and Wendy Traineer-Rickard won the water ballon toss with Pat Tosswill and Dale Hunt finishing second. - The Crockinole Tournament Tournament was won by David Werry. Ruby Rickard came in second. Six team members won the sponge race - Pat, Garnet and Sara Tosswill, Patrick Vandenberg, Robyn Rickard and Dale Hunt. Races for boys six years and under was won by Jason Flannagan, with Brynn Rickard winning for the girls six years and under. Boys 7 to 12 was won by Garnet Rickard, there were no girls in this age bracket. Girls 13 and over - Robyn Rickard. Boys 13 and over - Patrick Vandenberg. Girls shoe kick 12 and under was won by Brynn Rickard, boys shoe kick 12 and under won by Garnet Rickard. Girls shoe kick 13 and over winner was Lynn Piggott, boys shoe kick 13 and over - Patrick Vandenberg. Six legged race winners were Joel, Brynn and Doug Rickard, second place - Keri, Byron and Bruce Allin. The sack race was won by Rudy Rickard, second place - Patrick Vandenberg. A majority remain for a hearty feed of delicious corn. Vanilla ice cream cones were enjoyed by all bringing a very pleasant end to yet another Rickard Family Picnic. Over the past few years, new and seniors' long-term care needs are renovated facilities have been met - now and for years to come, going up throughout the province. Find out more about long-term So seniors requiring 24-hour care care in Ontario today. Call can get it in a well-run, well- 1-877-234-4343 to get a free equipped facility - one that does copy of our Home and everything in its power to help Community Care for Seniors seniors feel at home. brochure. Or visit The fact is, our population is www.health.gov.on.ca and growing and aging, and Ontario is click on Seniors > Care. working to ensure that all our