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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 20, 1977 Section Two BETHANY A beautiful Easter sunrise was the background on the "Bethany Mountain" over- looking the village on Easter morning, when eight mem- bers of the youth Group and 12 adults met for an Easter Sunday Sunrise Service. Rev. Ficko opened the service with prayer and a recording from Superstar was played. Karen Rowan led in a prayer of faith and the hymn "He Lives" was sung, led by Mrs. Ficko. The Message of Easter was given by Dawn White as she compared the cross and the crown with new joy and new life. The scripture John 20:1-18 was read by Donna Williams and Michael Opsitnik and a poem entitled, "Giving" was read by Scott Naylor. The hymn, "Victory Dance," was sung and Colos- sians 3:1-4 was read by Dawn White. A beautiful poem entitled "My Easter Wish" was read by Jamie Lawrence and prayers from the Young People, Dawn White and Grant Curtis, were given, and the service was closed by the Benediction and the humn "Jesus Christ is Risen To- day." Mrs. Veronica Opsitnik is to be congratulated on her effort to guide the young people and it was most encouraging to hear the fluency the poems scriptures and prayers were read. A cross made by the young people and placed on the high elevation made one realize more vividly the sacri- fice of our Saviour. Attendance at the churches was most encouraging on Easter Sunday. Rev. Siss- more's sermon based on the resurrection, was very inspir- ing and the little choir rendered a beautiful selection "Angles Roll the Rock Away." The beautiful flowers on the altar were placed there by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reynolds in mernory of their parents. Mrs. Jim Brown and baby daughter, Sherri Lynn of Oshawa spent the weekend with the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, and attended the Easter Sunday Service at St. Paul's. Mr. and Mrs. George David- son of Ottawa spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Sisson, and attended St. Paul's Easter Sunday service. Mr. and Mrs. Niven and daughter of Toronto spent the weekend at their home north of Bethany and were among the St. Paul's congregation on Easter Sunday morning. The ladies' bowling results are: High lady-Mrs. Dianne Wilson with a score of 427 for two games. Runner-up-Mrs. Florrie Driver with a score of 366 for two games. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tumil- son (Joanne Edmunds) of Hornet Heights called on Mrs. Violet Carr last week and Mrs. Marie Gilmour spent Sunday with her mother. We are always pleased to have folks renew acquaintances in their "old home town." Mrs. Mildred Bristow, Mrs. Allan Bristow and Tracy of Whitby and Mrs. Rhoda John- son of Peterborough visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Laidley (Phyllis Bristow) at Belleville on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Smith had their family home for Easter Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Smith and family of Millbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith and children. Sympathy of the district is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark in the loss of her brother in Peterborough. Mrs. Dorothy Draper, Mr. Wilbert Malcolm of Yelverton and Mrs. Joan Graham went with Mrs. Mildred Bristow to visit her daughter, Gail and son-in-law Mel Ogryzek and family in Kingston. Mrs. Bertie Neals was honoured on her eighty-ninth birthday on Sunday with a combined birthday and Easter dinner at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Neals. To help celebrate the occasion were her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Neals, Susanne and Randy and Mr. and Mrs. Dave McReelis, Paula, Steven, Kevin and Chris and Mr. Lewis Neals. We, of the Bethany area, say "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Neals and wish her many more happy, healthy years. She is a wonderful lady!! The four ladies of the village who meet each Friday even- ing to play cards had an enjoyable surprise party for two of their "over eighty" members Mrs. Irene MacDon- aid and Miss Lila Davis. A beautifully decorated cake with all the trimmings and candles was their special lunch. Happy Birthday from all Bethany residents, ladies!! Mrs. Ina Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Palmer and Vivian were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Piccitto (Ruth Palmer.) Millbrook is growing by leaps and bounds-new sewers, an attractive shopping centre, and now we hear they have a modern drug store on the Main Street where the liquor store was. This will be convenient for the Bethany folk who visit the Medical Centre. The Delicatessen Shop bas a most appetizing display and their new arena has been the scene of many good hockey games. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wes McMahon were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Proctor, Oshawa and Mrs. Violet Ritch- ie, Toronto. Mrs. Ritchie spent the Easter weekend with the McMahon's. Mrs. W. McMahon attended the two-day U.C.W. Confer- ence in Campbellford, and reports a most interesting and inspirational experience. The theme of the Conference was "Discipleship, Here and Now" and the theme speaker was Rev. Bessie Lane, B.A., B.R. C., M. Ed., of Lindsay. The Bethany athletic Society has held a number of meetings. The officers for 1977 are as follows: President-Bert Riel, Vice President-George Scott, Secretary-Eleanor Kerr, Treasurer-Bob Ryley, Trustees-Matt Miller, Bob Ryley and Allan Smith. It was decided to continue the 24th of May weekend celebration as usual with fireworks on Friday evening, dance on Saturday evening, a Sunday evening programme, a parade on Monday noon and sports in the afternoon. Com- mittes were formed for var- ious duties. A large contribution was made to the Arena Commun- ity Centre fund. The community appreciates the effort the Athletic Society puts forth to make the 24th of May a success. Any support will be greatly accepted. Watch for posters! Senior Citizens' bowling results were: High lady-Mrs. Florrie Driver, Runner-up Mrs. Jessie Ellicott, High man-Tom McKellar, Runner- up-Charlie Smith. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Jackson were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McGill, Mrs. Muriel Ahrens and Miss Sandy Ahrens from Toronto, and Miss Evelyn McKinnon and Mr. Hugh Mount from Belle- ville and Mrs. Vanetta Jack- son and Colleen. Bethany Women's Institute The Women's Institute pres- ident, Mrs. Freida Morton, opened the meeting in the usual manner, and the roll call "Something I read in Home and Country" was answered with many articles of interest. Many members voiced sur- prise to hear that Mrs. Ethel Chapman had died. She was a wonderful lady and did much for the Women's Institute. Her columns in the Country Guide and other magazines were most enlighting. Mrs. Carolyn Porteous read the minutes and the financial report and a thank you note from the Bethany Community Youth Group for donations. The Mental Health bags were handed in. A letter re a competition regarding the Tweedsmuir book was read. The eightieth anniversary of Women's Institute is holding a picnic in the Bingham Park, Kitchener, but due to conflict with holidays no member committed herself to attend. The five dollar talent money for the District Annual will be returned and a special collect- ion will be taken at the May meeting. Gifts for two 4-H girls winning county honours will be purchased and presented at the May meeting. Delegates to the District Annual meeting on May 11 at Elizabethville will be Mrs. Freida Morton, Mrs. Ruth Jennings, Mrs. Carolyn Port- eous and Mrs. Georgie Scott. Final arrangements for the luncheon is served in Cavan on April 19th were made. Anyone requiring a ride is asked to be at Ryley's store at 11:15 a.m. The annual meeting began by the minutes of the last annual meeting being read and adopted. The members with a perfect attendance for 1976-77 and who received a gift of a linen towel were Mrs. Georgie Scott, Mrs. Carolyn Porteous, Mrs. Ruth Jennings, Mrs. Margaret Weatherilt, Mrs. Alice Neals and Mrs. Freida Morton. Reports from the standing committees were read stating the activities of each group for the past year. Mrs. Ruth Jennings was chairman for the election of officers and the nominating committee presented the following officers for 1977-78'; Past president-Mrs. Freida Morton, President-Mrs. Maureen Preston, Vice presi- dent-Mrs. Alice Neals, Secre- tary-Treasurer-Mrs. Carolyn Porteous, Assistant Sec't Treas.-Mrs. Margaret Kloep- fer, Public Relations Officer- Mrs. Shirley Kloepfer, Dis- trict Director-Mrs. Georgie Scott, Alternate Dist. Dir- ector-Mrs. Belle Smith, Tweedsmuir Curator-Mrs. Ruth Jennings, Branch Dir- ectors-Mrs. Iva Palmer, Mrs. Mae Neals, Mrs. Helen Ryley, Auditors-Mrs. Georgie Scott, Mrs. Vera Smith, Nomina- tions-Mrs. Carolyn Porteous, Mrs. Shirley Kloepfer and Mrs. Leah Ryley, Sunshine Committee-Mrs. Iva Port- eous, Mrs. Margaret White, Pianist-Mrs. Violet Carr, Mrs. Viola Thorndyke, Standing Committee Convenors are: Agriculture and Canadian In- dustries-Mrs. Freida Morton, Citizenship and World Affairs- Mrs. Margaret Weatherilt, Education and Cultural Activ- ities-Mrs. Georgie Scott, Family and Consumer Af- fairs-Mrs. Linda Pfoh, Resol- utions-Mrs. Ruth Jennings. The slate of officers was accepted as presented by the nominating committee and a ceremony of installation was held. Special thanks were given to the retiring president, Mrs. Freida Morton and retiring convenor of agriculture and Canadian Industry, Mrs. Belle Smith and to Mrs. Carolyn Porteous, who so ably man- ages the secretary-treasurer's work. Meetings must be planned and handed to the secretary before April 25th. A donation to the prize fund for the 24th of May was moved and seconded. Mrs. Georgie Scott was convenor for the programme for Education and Cultural Affairs. Mrs. Iva Porteous gave the motto, "A person who wants to do sornething finds a way, the others find an excuse." She said, "What is an excuse?" Is it not a way we have of getting thethings we want or to pass the responsi- bility on to someone else while we enjoy the benefits? The most common excuse is "I have just no time." Emerson said, "Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of yourself. It isn't the things we know. It's the will to serve. It's the hand we lend and it's the light which our lantern throws. This verse could be applied to our motto The clock of time is wound but once, and no one has the power to tell just when the hand will stop at late or eary hour. Now is the only time we own, Love, live, toil and a will, do not wait until tomorrow for the clock may then be still. Mrs. Shirley Kloepfer and Mrs. Vera Smith conducted an interesting contest on Spring planting time, which was won by Mrs. Belle Smith, Ont. Society for Autistic Children The Oshawa Chapter of the Ontario Soceity for Autistic Children bas changed its name to the Durham Chapter (O.S.A.C.) Jane Milne, president of the local chapter, says that the reason for the change is to offer more help to more people whose autistic children come under the jurisdiction of the Durham Board of Education. "Autism is a complicated disorder characterized by severe problems in com- munication and behaviour", says Ms. Milne. "Our chapter bas been successful in helping parents by giving them moral support, funding programs for the children such as a summer day-camp and organizing a cub pack. "There is no known cure for autism and doctors differ on the cause of the condition, but we do know the best approach to help these children is through education," she says. The chapter hopes that residents of the areas sur- rounding Oshawa who are interested in the austistic child (in every 10,000 children, about four or five are austis- tic) will call Ms. Milneat 579-1836 for more information. BEEF SALE Sides of Beef ..... 79c lb. Fronts.........69c lb. Hinds ..........$1.15 lb. Sides of Pork.....89c lb. BUY BY THE BOX AND SAVE 10 Lb. of Chicken Breast ...........$10.90 12 Lb. Beef Patties........$11.88 10 Lb. Pork Chops..........$13.90 10 Lb. Box Assorted Steaks ...........$15.90 16 Lb. Swift Diamond A Bacon...........$12.99 24 Lb. Box of Mary Miles Wieners in 1 Lb. Pack...........$11.99 6 Lb. Box of Swift Sausage........$5.99 10 Lb. Pork Butt Chops .............$9.90 DE KOKER'S MEATS Corner of Taunton Rd. and Hwy. 115 Orono 983-5445 Anyone can argue. It takes much more of everything to discuss. An argument is an unpleasant experience which usually doesn't accomplish much and often causes bard feelings, but a discussion is a stimulating thought-provok- ing learning process that often produces results. There is, of course, the ever-present danger that a discussion will degenerate into an argument. This tends to happen when one or more of the persons involved become emotional or intolerant, or start to talk as an authoriy on something they really know nothing about. Everyone has their own ideas about how a discussion should operate. However, I feel that before a discussion can really progress, the defen- sive aspect must be removed. So often when a person presents an idea, some of the others spend all their energies telling him why it won't work and list off the reasons. This is not bad, but if the same effort could be spent exploring how to make the idea work and how to get around obstacles that come up, rather than presenting obstacles, then we will have a much more fruitful discussion. I am not suggest- ing for a minute that when an idea is presented that every- one agree to it. Any proposal has to be tested and to place obstacles in front of it is a good way of seeing whether the idea bas any 'merit, but let's not throw artificial obstacles in the way and let's all attempt to remove the obstacles we have presented. Often, when a person does this, he finds that his idea, proposal or what- ever is not as good as he figures, and he knows it because he thought it out - not because he bas been told it is no good. This is a situation that can readily be seen among stu- dents and adults too, for that matter. Very often I am made aware of a situation where a student tells bis parents that he is thinking of entering a certain career and the family immediately jump on him with all the reasons why he shouldn't do it. Some of the reasons - in fact most of the reasons are probably excel- lent - some of course, will be emotional and some will be the result of a bias which most of us have in one thing or another. What does the stu- dent do? He may be so overwhelmed he is confused. He may drop the idea from fear. He may react, and insist on continuing his plan and this may be the most unwise thing to do. But whatever he does, it isn't through thinking it out - so what bas he learned? If, however, when he pro- posed this career idea he had been encouraged in a pleasant and positive atmosphere to tell why he was thinking about it, asked what obstacles he himself could foresee and what he planned to do to overcome them, then this is good. If previously unthought of obstacles were gently placed into the discussion and everyone tried to find ways of eliminating them, most stu- sents will see the situation for themselves. He .will realize that even with the help of older and more experienced people, some of the obstacles, dangers and problems cannot be re- moved - or if they can be removed it may be at such a high cost to him that he doesn't want to carry the plan through. On the other hand, if all the obstacles can be removed, the adult may realize that the plan may have more merit than he first thought. The biggest worry here by parents is that their student is choosing a plan that will not make much use of his potential ability. But even this problem is more apt to be overcome by discussion than by argument. One of the more difficult experiences that a parent can go through with his son or daughter is that of seeing them quit school when they know they have the ability to continue, if they would only do some work. When it comes to a student quitting school, some parents fight it, some lay down the law, some allow them to quit and some, after trying everythifig else are forced to let them quit. It is unfortunate and sad because everyone but the student knows he will be sorry. Even the other students know it. But there comes a time in some student's lives, that they just have to give working a try. They just have to get it out of their system and no one and no reason can stop them. It doesn't happen to most stu- dents but it does happen. If this happens, I think all we can do as education counsellors and parents is make the départure bleasant, and let him know that if things don't work out the way he planned, he can come back home and to school. I have seen a number of brave and thoughtful parents try this - the results have been encoura- ging. Water and Sewer Projects Will Be Going Metric All new Environment On- tario water and sewage works scheduled for construction after January 1, 1978 will use metric specifications, Envir- onment Minister George Kerr announced this month. "This is in accordance with the conversion plan agreed to by the construction industry and the Federal Metric Com- mission," said Mr. Kerr. "While we fully realize that some materials and equip- ment required for plant process systems won't be available in metric by that date, it is the Ministry's aim to encourage suppliers to con- vert as soon as possible without forcing uneconornic design changes." The conversion to the metric i fr eu system (SI-Systene Interna- tionale) will involve conver- sion in three major areas: 1. Site and building archi- tectural and engineering designs will use SI dimensions and, as far as possible, call for components and materials with the latest Canadian Standards Assn. metric speci- fications. 2. 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