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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 15 Jun 1977, Section 2, p. 5

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Premier Goes from Helicopter to Horse and Buggy Premier Bill Davis and wife Cathy certainly experienced a wide varietv in -modes of transportation on June 4th. They flew in to a field at Charlie Reid's farmn west of Orono in a helicopter and as soon as they lef t the machine, were transferred to this cart drawn by a Shetland pony and led through the large crowd, with Patsy Reid and PC candidate Sam Cureatz directing the pony. BETHANY NEWS A number of people from the surrounding area met at St. John's Church, Ida, for a Bîble-teaching conference, entitled "Invitation ta Leara, " under the capable leadership of Rev. Donald Peel, Ph.D. of Toronto. He and bis wif e spent 18 years la India as pastor, evangelist and chaplain and later la training leaders la the church of North India. He is now chaplain at North York General Hospital. The Friday evening session was an intensive Bible study on 1 Corinthians. Saturday morning Ted Hodgkinson welcomed the guests, who came from Peter- borough, Millbrook, Bridge- north, Cavan and other centres. Rev. Peel empbasized the theme sang "Christ is made, the sure founidation", making it a personal thougbt. He spoke of the difficulties of tbe cburcb at Corinth being very similar to the problems con- fronting the churches today and he sbowed bow Paul dealt with the situations. Paul first gave tbanks for the cburch la Corintb and told them wbat wonderful gifts they had and the knowledge and blessings they can bestow on each other. Rev. Peel divided 1 Corin- thians into chapters and the tbought of eacb. The first ta sixtb chapters deal with the news the people brought to Paul. Chapter 7 refers ta marriage, Chapter 8-food offered ta idols, Chapter 9-Paul's desire ta serve the Corinth people, Chapter 10- Holy Cammunion, Chapter 1-women in the church,_ Capter 12-the special abilities or gifts the Holy Spirit gives ta each, Chapter 13-Love is the greatest gift, Chapter 15-the word of God does nat change and the resurrection of the spiritual body, Chapter 16- tithing the spiritual body, Rev. Ficko introduced the afternaon session and brought aut the thought that we are the temple and Christ is the carner-stone. After each session groups were farmed under a leader. The topic was 1 Corinthians 12: 27 and 25 and the discussion was "Concrete ways in wh ich the churcb can put these principles into practice." and "La wbat way is the Corinth cburch life different and similar ta the church of today." The afternoon discussion was based on "What differ- ence is there in daily living wben there is knowledge tbat there is a spiritual life in the hereafter. " Holy Communion was gîven by Rev. Sissmore, Rev. Chat- terton and Clarke Mayhew. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed, under the leadership of St. John Women's Auxil- iary. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Spenceley visited Ted's siSter la the Ottawa Valley, wbom we're sorry ta hear bas had compli- cations as a resuit of a braken ankle. Janet is spending a few days witb bier, as she is la the Ottawa General Hospital. No one was severely injured wben the C.P. Rail Dayliner bit a stolen car, soutb of Bethany. The driver, Kenneth Bond, 17, and bis passenger, Barry Smith, 16, have been cbarged la connection witb the accident. This is Senior Citizen Week. Let us remember the sbut-in's and pay them a visit. Mrs. Vercie Strong is confined ta bier home and Mrs. Gertie Rowan bas many long bours alone, also Miss Annie Kerr does not go - far since ber, accident 'last year. A few minutes of aur time could mean a lot ta tbem. Betbany U.C.W. The U.C.W. meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Allan Beer, reading a few lines from "Art of Friend- sbip." Sbe thanked the con- venors, Mrs. Frances Vincent, Mrs. Mary Capelle and Mrs. Viola Thoradyke and ather members for the success of the smorgasbord salad supper. Thanks was also extended for the help supplied in the pot luck supper for the Peterborough Presbyterial. Thank you notes were re- ceived from Mrs. Molly Ward and Mrs. Daisy Homdinck. An invitation came from Knox United Cburcb, Peterborough for FamilySummner '77 Sym- posium ta be beld on June l6th. Instructions for crochet- ing "Sbawls of Solidarity" and a paper "ýHi There! " was distributed. Mrs. Ruth Jenning distrib- uted a raspberry dessert recipe and she sbowed a 1909 supper ticket, the admission was 35 cents. Mrs. Vincent reported aver $3000.00 raised from the collecting of used stamps. The members decided ta serve afternoon tea on Oct- aber 22 on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rowan's fif tietb anniversary. Cars were arranged ta attend the A.C.W.'s tea at Mrs. Loraine Smit's on June 2th and an announcement of a craft and garage sale at Mrs. Worthingtan's home this week was given. t was decided ta have a cracheting and knitting pro- ject ank.l the articles will be sold at a bazaar in the faîl. Donations were voted ta be gie for the purchase and pubising of the books "Spirit of the Hilîs" ta Grant Curtis, and also a donation ta the Manvers Commuaity and Arena Fund. Mrs. Ruth, Jenmings, in a most appropriate manner, commented on the excellent contribution Mrs. Ficko had given-to the cburch and the community and Mrs. Irene MacDonald presented her with a going-away gift of a cup and saucer. Mrs. Ficko gra- ciously replied, and sang a short "good wish" prayer for the group. Mrs. Alice Neals used "fel- lowship" as the theme of worship. Mrs. Chas Preston read the scripture from John 1 and Mrs. Edgar Bear read a poem from Christ's Message and led a meditation discus- sion. She said three parts of our body may be used for Christ's work-our bands, our feet and our tongue and a discussion followed on how we are using tbem, is it to please Jesus or is it for ourselves? Mrs. Nellie Michelle sang "Follow in the Footsteps." Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Violet Carr conducted a con- test on old,' well-known bymns, and a discussion on Fellow- sbip followed. Lunch was served by Mrs. Helen Beer and ber group. Miss SÈeri Lynn Brown of Osbawa is "being spoîled" by her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, as they care for ber while ber mother, Grace, is in Oshawa Hospital. We hope you are feeling much better, Grace and will soon be up and around and in good health. We trust the results of tests taken by Pete Borrow are favorable and best wishes for a more speedy recovery is for Pete Rowett who is in Civic Hospital. Mr. Fry Sr. spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fry. Three students, Linda Brown, Jîm Jobaston and Robbin Strong, should have an interesting, educational week wben they bave the privilege of a week's camping from June 1tb to June 25 at the Elizabeth F. Brown Memorial Camp at Minden. Each of the tbree students will be paired off with a handicapped cbild and he will be responsible for the cbild's care and recrea- tion. This sbould be a splendid opportunity for the students to understand the diffîculties of the handicapped and yet how tbey cope witb their problems witb a bappy attitude. The Grandvîew students are competing in the track and field competitions at I.C. Weldon. Good luckl 1 Three selections of arts and crafts from Grandview School will be displayed at tbe Janetville fair. Another feature of great importance in the education programme is debating. The "House" debates at Grand- view will be held on June 23 and 24tb, juniors and seniors will be displaying their re- search ability and their gift of presenting their findings to an audience. The R.C.M.P. sponsored a week of camping for the most capable bus patrol student, and we offer congratulations to Tammy Colley for this bonour. Have a good time, Tammy! Tbe Intermediate Girls, coached by Mr. Frank Nester and the Intermediate Boys coacbed by Mr. Bert Riel and Mr. Will Capeling will com- pete in the Victoria County basebaîl tournament at Mari- posa. Safety on and off buses is an important feature for scbool cbildren, and Grandview is DIRK BRINKMAN Scugag St., Éowmanville 623-3621 State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Puppy, Love at the PC Picnic very conscious of the need. This bas been proven as the Victoria County School Board bas rewarded the Grandview bus, patrols by giving them a day of'roller skating at Ops- school. The Pines Senior Public Scbool band, choir and drama group are entertaining the upper floor students of Grand- view Public School in a two bour programme. Competitian is higb, but good sportsmanship is encour- aged, as was seen when the Grandview intermediate boys softball teamn brougbt home the trophy in the softball tournament played at M.J. Hobbs Public School. Mr. Bert Riel coacbed these teams, winning tbree out of four. A beautiful drive was, en- joyed by Mr. and Mrs. Emery Smith, Miss Hazel Preston of Stonewall, Manitoba and Mrs. BelleSmith, when they visited Hazel and Vera's cousin, Mrs. Lone White at the Sheibourne Nursing Home. Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Apsley visîted Mr. and Mrs. Rajski for a few days. These two couples' enjoyed some "get-tagethers" iFlorida this winter. There, are some wonderful cooks' in the St. Mlary's, Lifford Cburcb area as was proven last Wednesday even- ing, when crowds of people attended tbeir annual garden party. ý. most delicious supper was enjoyed and many old friends renewed acquaint- ances. A variety show, under the direction of Rev. Jerry Hoff- setter of Grace United Churcb, Peterborough, round- ed off the evening. Miss Gwen Gray of Oakville Ke mptville Tbings are booming at the Kemptville College of Agricul- tural Tecbnalogy. Present construction amounting ta $1,5 million, following the comple- tion of a $1.75 milliain gymna- visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ringholm and attended the deligbtful retirement tea at Queen Elizabeth Schaal la Peterborough for Mrs. Wilma Barnard. Other relatives andý friends fram Bethany enjoyedý Wilma's retirement tea and extended best wishes ta ber. The grade eight students at Grandview will get a glimpse of what is la store for them next year, when tbey bave Orientation Day on June 2lst at I.C. Weldon Secondary S<cbool. torium, is_ unprecedented in the College's bîstory. Principal John Curtis told 200 members of the College Alumni at tbeir weekend re-union that in addition to library and classroom renova- tion, greenhouses costing a quarter of a million dollars will be constructed. The greenhouses will provide laboratory facilities for student in horticultural courses. Other changes are ocurring in Fraser Hall where $675,000 bas been earmarked for animal science facilities. The new facilities are in- tended to upgrade, agricultur- ai education and provide space for an increasing enrol- ment la tbe agricultural course. This year tbe number of new applications la agricul- ture rose above 170. The number of students had doubled in the past few years. In another address to the Alumni, guest speaker John Dairymple described changes in the College research pro- gram. In 1946 r esearch con- sisted of one acre of potatoes. Today the College bas 100 acres of research plots, Daîrymple said. He predicted new research programs would emphasize energy. Dairymple was formerly, head of the Animal Husbandry1 Section at Kemptville College. Incoming Alumni president and vice-president, George Drew and Greg Foster, both came from the Ottawa-Carle- ton region. Margaret Alexan- der from Mountain and Anne Jackson from Kemptville will continue as secretary and treasurer. This year marked re-union of Classes '27, '42, '57 and '67. PHILIPS Sales[ andj Service. Heat for Iess wi"th Tempwood Have you considered a wood -burning stove for your home or cottage? Our boxstove, in which old world quality and craftmanship are united with a modern, air- tight downdraft principle, wiIl give you the right answer to soaring prices of other energy sources. The Tempwood is made of rugged steel. carefully fitted and welded together. And it s very efficient -- you burn less wood and obtain an even source of heat. 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Abernethy's Paint and Wallpaper 55 King St. W. 623-5431 Bowmamiville NORTHUMBERLAND AND NEWCASTLE BOARD of EDUCATION of fers Special Summer School Classes in French Emmersion DAE:JuIy 4th to August l2th TIME: Beginners -8:30 a.m. to10: 30a. m. Adva nced -110:30a.'m:to 12:30 p.m. Monday ta Friday ELIGIBILITY: Ail Kindergarten and Primary Grade Students WHERE: Ontario Street Public School, Bowmanville COST: $10.00 REGISTRATION: Forms are available from the' following: Mrs. P. Cole, Ontario Street Public SchoaI, Ontario Street, Bawmanville Telephone 623-5437 Mrs. J. Higg insan 99 Church Street, Bawmanvi le Telephane 623-7217 Mr. R. Harp Cobourg District Cllegiate Institute East 335 King Street East, Cobourg Telephone 372-2271

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