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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 30 Nov 1977, Section 2, p. 8

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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 30. 1977 Section Two BETHANY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bige- low attended the funeral of Mr. Lawrence Cooper at Strathroy. Lawrence worked for Morgan on the farm for five years, but after serving in the army be was afflicted by a serious disease that left him crippled. However, by a strong will-power be was able to drive a taxi, but after three heart attacks he succumbed at the age of 63. The Community Youth Group bas divided into a Junior and Senior group with Veronica Opsitnik and Margaret Weatherilt as leader of the former, and Mr. Graham and Debbie Wood lead the seniors. The children are working on a play based on the Drummer Boy and they plan on presenting it at the Carol Service in the Anglican Church on December 18th. Uhoirs of both churches are practising special numbers. The St. Paul s Sunday School and congregation will have a dessert party and exchange of Christmas gifts before the Carol Service at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Philip Winslow, the lay reader for St. Paul's on Sunday, expressed pleasure at the number of young people in the choir and how much be appreciated the good singing under the leadership of Mrs. Debbie Wood and Mrs. Helen Fry. The children attend Sunday School after the second hymn. Philip preached a most inspiring sermon, when be took 2 Corinthians 5 and 6 as bis text - the second letter Paul wrote to the Corinthians. It was a message of renconcil- iation to God - God forgives us and doesn't hold our sins against us as He alone knows our temptations and is willing to erase them, if we receive Jesus Christ. He offers us everything for nothing, and a lace in heaven if we just elieve and receive. Many want proof, but throughout the Bible God gives us a simple, humble solution as He is interested in each individual. Our intellectual thinking is not enough, Paul said they had an opportunity now, to accept the word of God and feel His resence at al times. A hristian is one who bas a r relationship with God, ike a s ke in a wheel and God is e hub. United Church Help me to walk so close to Sales and Service $699.00 3 Year-Warranty TE L EVISION SERVICE CO. Mel Samells, Prop. 185 Church St., Bowmanville Telephone 623-3883 Thee That those who know me best can see I live as godly as I pray And Christ is real from day to day. Give me Thy calm for every fear, Thy peace for every falling tear; Make mine, O Lord, through calm and strife Help me, with those who know me best, For Jesus' sake to stand the test. Mr. Graham preached the second of his series on "The Stairway to Heaven" - Pre- destinated. Last week 'we accompanied Paul Ephesians 1:4 through the doorway, and we found the first step of the stairway to heaven - God in His love chose us and accepted us even before the world was created. Today we climb the second step of this beautiful stairway Ephes 1:5. In love He predest- inated to be His son. We are here coming face to face with the doctrine of predestination, a great controversy in the churches over the ages - but putting aside the controversy we simply are going to see why we are predestinated. The real problem here is because of the smallness of our minds. God is so great that our mind cannot grasp. We found three words closely connected - foreknoweldge, elected and predestinated. God knew everything that was going to happen before He created the word - so He had the foreknowledge and could elect and predestinate His people. God bas no beginning, no end, no past, no future - it is why it is almost impossible for us to comprehend. We have to admit we are powerless and let Him direct us. What caused God to "predestinate?" His love for us-He did not want to order us, but give us the little push in the right way. So why are we so afraid? He can only plan something good for us Because He loves us so much he can cancel our past and make us a new creature - and make us climb the marvellous second step and be of the new family of God - be sons and daughters of the King of kings. "In love, predestinated to be his sons through Jesus ChPist, according to the purpose of His will." Mr. and Mrs. Harold White are the "greeters" at Bethany United Church. Don't forget the Bethany U.C.W.'s annual Christmas Tyme Tea and bazaar in the church basement on Decem- ber 3 at 2:00 p.m. A.C.W. Mrs. Belle Smith chose "Peace" as the theme for the opening of the A.C.W. at ber home, when Mrs. Marion Wood acted as president, in the absence of Mrs. Rene Smelt, who is in the hospital. A prayer for peace was read beginning with "Lord, make me a channel of Thy peace" and a poem "So Swift the Way! So Short the Way" was read. An article on "Take Christ out of Christmas and you get three letters MAS that means nothing.' Let us remember that Christmas is Christ's birthday so let us invite Him to the party and make Him the main guest. A good daily prayer is: Bless me, heavenly Father, forgive my erring ways, Grant me strength to serve Thee, put purpose in my days, Give me understanding - enough to make me kind, So I may judge all people with my heart and not my mind. And teach me to be patient in everything I do, Content to trust your wisdom and to follow after you. And help me when I falter and hear me when I pray And receive me in Thy kingdom to dwell with Thee some day. Final arrangements were made to cater to the Senior Citizens' Christmas dinner on December 14th. Plates for the sick and shut-ins will be filled at the next meeting, December 19th at Mrs. Loraine Smiths'. An invitation from Omemee Christ Church on November 26 was received. A warning is being publish- ed to be beware of cats and dogs who are acting unusually strange as a number of cases of rabies have been dis- covered. Watch your pets for symptoms! Miss Marti Chapello had a painful accident at work, when a bobby-pin in her hair became entangled in a machine she was working. Mr. and Mrs. Earle McGill celebrated their 50th annivers- ary at their home in Peterbor- ough, when many of their relatives and friends met for a social evening. A beautiful clock was presented to Loreen and Earle. They were former residents of the Bethany area and well-known citizens, who participated in many com- munity activities. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Neals and Lisa attended the 40th anniversary of ber aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brackenridge of Bailieboro on Saturday, November 19 at the home of her daughter, Leona (Mr. and Mrs. William Lauch-- lan). Mr. Verne Mulligan is in a Compensation Hospital in Toronto, for therapeutic treat- ment on his shoulder that was painfully damaged in an accident, while he was work- ing on a farm. Sincere sympathy is ex- -Àended to Mrs. Carruthers and other members of the family of the late Alex Carruthers M.P. We will always remem- ber him as a member of parliament to whom we could take our "beefs" and know we would receive consideration and to be highly respected by all who knew him. Golden Star Senior Citzens' bowling results were High lady-Jessie Ellicott, Runner- up-Gertie Clark, High man- George E. Clark, Runner-up- Earle Parrott. Dianne Martichenko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martickenko, R.R. 1 Cavan, graduated recently from Fanshawe College, London, with a degree in dental assisting. Miss Mar- tichenko is a- graduate of Crestwood Secondary School. She has accepted a position with Dr. Thomas Cox of Quelph, Ont. She plans to further ber education in dental hygiene next fall. Miss Debbie Grummer has secured a position with the Bata Shoe Company in the, Humber Plaza in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Johnston enroute to their winter home in Florida were surprised to meet Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Wright at the Florida border. A meeting of the Manvers Council and the Manvers Arena Board with the building contractors, regarding the progress of the arena was held. All were satisfied with the progress, although some delay has been caused due to inclement weather and hydro problems. However, the laying of the concrete pad for Kinette Clu bs Donation to Children in Hospital A donation of supplies for the pediatrie department at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital was gratefull accepted recently from the Kinette Club of Bowmanville. The children's ward can always put toys, clothing and games to good use, the ice surface should begin very shortly. Eleven applications for arena manager were received and screened, and after de- tails are arranged the succes- sful applicant should begin work by the first of the new year. Enthusiasm is keen over the sale of the tickets for the Monte Carlo Sports Car and the thousand dollar bill to be drawn on February 18th. These tickets can be obtained from businesses and canvas- sers. Welcome, Randy and Cindy Baker, to our village! Randy is the grandson of Pete and Lucy Borrow and the young couple have moved into the home formerly occupied by Roy Allen. We trust you will be very happy in your new home. Bethany Women's Institute The president, Mrs. Maureen Preston, opened the meeting and the minutes and treasuirer's report was given by Mrs. Margaret Jarvest. A letter was read from the Minister of Agriculture and Food and announced the 4-H Achievement Day will be held on Sat. Nov. 19 at the Enniskillen Public School. Ten 4-H girls under the leadership of Mrs. Maureen Preston and Mrs. Marie Kerr finished the course on "Taking a Look at Yourself", and Marilyn Mc- Gill will be receiving County Honours. It was decided to continue the policy of bringing gifts to the December meeting for the elderly at the Victoria Manor, and also that there will be an exchange of gifts between the members at the December meeting. The possibility of having a public library was discussed and it was decided to try and get more information regard- ing grants and requirements necessary. The council is to be asked to send a representative to the planning meeting. Mrs. Viola Thorndyke, the delegate to the 75th annivers- ary W.I. convention, gave a most interesting report. The theme for the convention was Churchill's words on "Past, Present and Future." Resolu- tions were read, the main one being the raising of the drinking age to 19 years. Mrs. Hughes welcomed the mem- bers and five home econom- ists gave short talks on energy saving, and a quiz followed. A trio of Gospel singers was much enjoyed. Mrs. S. Tulley and Mrs. E. Garnett of Mount Pleasant gave a demonstra- tion on drying wild flowers. The highlight of the after- noon was Dr. Rundle of Trinity United Church, who discussed the Women's Lib Movement and referred to the rebuke Adelaide Hoodlers re- ceived when she approached the government re a franchise for the institute. He divided the women into groups and gave them this question to answer. "If you were 25 years ahead of your time, what might you say or do that would put you in the headlines.?" Three hundred and seventy- five was the largest attend- especially at this time of year. Above, left to right are Director of Patient Care Services, James Hooper, Kinette Barb Borutskie, Pediatric Department Head Nurse, Mrs. E. Heath, Kinette President Tina Tink and Hospital Administrator, Dick Elston. ance at the banquet and a large, lighted anniversary cake was piped in followed by twenty waitresses each with a cake for each table. Mrs. Roy Jefferies of Belleville was guest speaker and encouraged women to take more interest in politics and to force important issues. Mrs. Maluske the F.W.I.O. president, addressed the con- ference and held the election of officers. Mrs. Houche of Peel County stressed the advice of writing to our Member of Parliament on subjects that Women Insti- tutes feel need remedying. The subject of where old minute books of the Institute were kept was discussed and advised they should be care- fully preserved for future references and the history of the area. The members applauded in a vote of thanks for Mrs. Thorndykes splendid report. The motto was given by Mrs. Mary Capel, which was "Rights and privileges are balanced by duties and re- sponsibilities." She said "Rights" are what is moral and just. Brotherhood begins on a man to man basis at home with those about us and we should learn to live in harmony, as we have many advantages in Canada. "Priviléges" apply to in- dividual advantages and con- sist of taking an interest in municipal, provincial and federal governments-under- standing changes and new developments and forming opinions. "Duties" are the binding forces of what is right and we each have moral and legal obligations for which we are responsible. "Responsibilities" is pride in your work, the value of self control, and interest in the world around you. Mrs. Jean McMahon, the guest speaker, was introduced by Mrs. Margaret Weatherilt, and she spoke on "Trial by Jury" and since Mrs. McMahon had recently been a juror her informatiion was most enlightening and inter- esting. She received a notice, she said, completed the questionnaire and sent it to the sherriff's office, and in a few months received a summons to report at the Lindsay Court House for the sittings of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Any Canadian citizens be- tween the ages of 18 and 65 are eligible for possible jury duty with a few exemptions. A jury is a body of 12 or 6 lay people summoned and sworn to ascertain, under the guidance of a judge, the truth of legal facts presented at a trial, either criminal or civil. There are certain events leading to trial by jury, for after the accused has been arrested for an offense he appears before a magistrate when the charge is read to him and if there is sufficient evidence the accused will be committed for trial before a judge and jury. Jurors have a certain proced- ure before being selected for actual service as 22 names are drawn from 75 names put in a hat, and then a process of challenging is performed. Instructions from the judge are then given to the 12 jurors and the Crown Attorney opens the case and the trial pro- ceeds. After the trial each counsel sums up his case before the jury. The jury retires,,chooses a foreman and begins to review the evidence. The verdict, which must be unanimous, is then presented to the judge. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. McMahon for her thorough, educational report. Mrs. Shirley Kloepfer thanked the speaker and the group for the delicious lunch.. This was a poem read by Mrs. Viola Thorndyke. Thank God for the Common Man. He's called the Common Man. He gets out of bed every morning even when he'd rather not. lie picks up the paper and is warned about the gold crisis, the missile crisis, the slum crisis, the race crisis, the French crisis, the student crisis, and who won the last race at Woodbine. On the way to work he drives through rush-hour traffic that would exasperate Solomon and baffle da Vinci. He is reminded on news- casts that the air be breathes is polluted, that the water he drinks is poisoned, that the cigarettes he smokes are lethal, that the city he lives in is violent, that the Russians and Americans have enough nuclear bombs to kill him ten times over. He is warned about muggers, Communists, drunk drivers, inflation, the danger of the pill, Separatists, Fascists, Anarchists, and the latest versions of the flu. He spends most of his day at a job that's pretty routine, even boring. He is ordered around by Big Business and Big Labour and Big Government. He's told what to produce, when to produce and how many times he can go to the washroom. He is told how much he owes in taxes, taxes for welfare schemes, taxes for education, taxes to put medi- cine cabinets in the Bonaven- ture, taxes for another new building in Ottawa, taxes to collect taxes. He is told he must share. He bas bills and more bills, and a four year old car that needs tires and a tune-up. But everybody wants more. The Indians want more. The generals want more. The young people want more. The Maritimes want more. The scientists want more. The old people want more. The conser- vationists want more. The educators want more. Always more. As a reward the Common Man is told he's a fool. He is ridiculed by swingers, activ- ists and intellectuals, who scorns his religion, ignores his ideas, and laughs at his dreams. They want his perspiration, not his inspira- tion. The Common Man is informed he is stupid, that he fought a stupid war, survived a stupid depression, worked at a stupid job and spent a stupid lifetime searching for zircons instead of truth. Why, he doesn't even understand his own children. And so the Common Man goes to bed. Will he start all over tomorrow? Of course. He will make the steel, grow the wheat, sell the soft ice-cream, operate the bull-dozers, make out the forms in triplicate, drive the trucks, fix the toasters, build the roads, hammer the nails. He wifl dream his modest dream. He will listen to the reports forecasting his doom--and he will plod on carrying civiliza- tion on his back. Common man? Bull!! OBITUARY FLORENCE ELIZA BOND Following a two weeks illness, Florence Eliza (Ben- nett) Bond, aged 69, passed away in Bowmanville on Sunday, November 20th, 1977. Born in Toronto, and edu- cated in Pontypool, she was married on June 19th, 1929 to Sidney Albert Bond. Mrs. Bond had resided at 135 Scugog Street, for 28 years. A devoted wife and mother whose interests centred around her home, communit and church, she was a member of Trinity United Church. Left to mourn her passing are her husband Sidney, son John, Bowmanville, daugh- ters Jean (Mts. Frank Lewins) Orono, Margaret (Mrs. Frank Harris), Toronto, Judy (Mrs. Philip Lewins) Toronto, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Reverend Arthur Amacher conducted funeral services on Tuesday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Pall-bearers were Messrs. A. Lobb, H. Bennett, L. Plain, F. Hooper, D. Hannah and W. 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