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Young Raccoons Adoped by Two Local Girls Lynn Cyr and Judy Schneider have been attracting much attention lately as they stroll through town with these two cute eight-week-old raccoons. They claim the raccoons make wonderful pets and certainly are colorful. Open New Offices at GM Fabricating Plant The president and general manager of General Motors of Canada placed the finishing touch on GM's new fabricating plant offices located in downtown Oshawa. Using this GM front-end loader, Don McPherson gently Walk, jog, run, skate ski, swim, padde, pedai... don't let life catch you with your head down. Fitness is fun. Li Tr sorne. O PBR ritPa(ronJ. lowered a birch tr garden located at thE to the new office bui tree was planted a ceremonies held May 29. The structure on D which contains the n is now 50 years old originally used asa plant. However, re vations have conver one of General Mot modem offices. The first floor of th is occupied by plant the medical departm maintenance and offices, a lobby an room. The second floor executive admin offices for the f plant and the basen parking lot for execu GM's fabricating DELOITTE, HASKINS & SE Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy Bell Canada Building Oshawa Centre TELEPHONE 579-8202 F. Alan Lawson C.A. Vice-President P.O. Box Oshawa L1 100.00o Front Engine Ri Choose from 5 Toro Front Wh Engine Riders, 8 hp 32' "t"a'E TR sup eut to 11hp42"eu.Blade p runs mndependent of round speed for qult las eut, Floatng deck hePs reduce scalpng 5 speeds RUNDLECent and POWERZ EQUIPMEI 1015 King St. E. ree into a e entrance ilding. The at opening Monday, Division St. new offices d and was an enamel cent reno- rted it into tors' most he building tf qeritv downtown Oshawa into this fine facility," said manufactures plastic plant manager Ron Migus at products, metal products, the opening ceremonies. radiators, wiring, radios and "Today is a very important instrument panel clusters. occasion in the life of every It has a work force in excess fab plant employee because of 2,700 and occupies 1.6 with the opening of this new million square feet of floor facility we now have identity space. "The growth in our and we now plan to stay in this business has permitted the fair city of Oshawa," Mr. consolidation of our offices Migus said. BETHANY lsecur ty, ent,hree well-deserving personnel Bethany ladies were honoured d training on Sunday, May 28th as members of the Red Cross r contains who have served in many istration capacities of the orgarization. abricating Miss Laura Morton was ment has a responsîble for the formation utive staff of the Manvers branch and plant in held the offices of secretary, vice president and president - and still does a good job of recruiting blood donors. EULLS Manvers has sent a higher percentage of blood than the city of Toronto. Mrs. Spry, the officer from the Ontario division, presented Miss Morton with rer honourary Red Cross pin and certificate and spoke of the appreciation of bier work by Canada and- especially Ontario. . Mrs. Rene Smelt became 80 involved in Red Cross work H7Nl tbirty years ago and especially becauseofvier husband Doug's part in the armed forces. She bas held the af position of secretary, vice president and basiconvened many committees. Mrs. Spry presented Rene with the bonours. ders Mr Grace De Geer bas beenr flong terh member of iile Red Cross and was connected with the home nursing area >P'Y andin the formation of Senior Citizen groups. Mr. Capeling, sts. the president of the Manvers branch, expressed apprecia- enl tion for the work of these three ,-e L . ladies and said le hoped tey would continue to serve the 'NT community. Mr. Henry Jakeman, a long tereimember of the Red Cross, bad been previously aonoured, but he, with bis sdaugter, Marjorie Coppins, wbo was representingi er mother who was ill, were presented with a bouquet of roses. Luncheon was served by other members namely Shirley Kloepfer, Vanetta Preston, Viola Thorndyke and girls of the area helped serve. Cup cakes with a red cross decorated on them were attractive and delicious. A wedding of interest took place in Kingston on Saturday, May 6, when Brenda Biss and Mark Carew were married. Over a year ago this couple was involved in a serious freak accident, when a car went out of control and pinned them to a stone wall, causing them to be hospitalized for many months. After many painful operations, Brenda and Mark were able to walk with canes and with determin- ation and perseverance the happy couple walked down the aisle to be joined in marriage. Their determination was also shown when both continued their university courses, despite their handicaps and were able to graduate, so we wish them the very best and much happiness in their married life. Relatives from this area who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bigelow and other aunts and uncles and cousins. Also Mrs. McGee, Brenda's grand- mother, who is eighty-four years of age and while staying in Kingston, she was delighted to take a boat trip around the Thousand Islands. A speedy recovery is extended to a member of people in the hospital from this area. They are Mrs. Eloise Reynolds, Charlie and Emery Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Nil, Mrs. Norman Neals. Best wishes for good health! Two others in hospital are Les Argue and Bill Jordan has just got home. The Anglican rectory in Bethan is a scene of activity these ays as ladies of the Parish of Cavan and Manvers are redecorating it in prepara- tion for the new minister and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Wainright, who will take possession next week. We extend a special welcome to them, as we have not had an Anglican minister in residence in Bethany for a number of years. Rev. David Sissmore gave his last sermon in St. Paul's on Sunday. He is in charge of Stoney Lake - Buckhorn parish and we wish him and his family much happiness in their new environment. A farewell party was held in St. John's, Ida, when they were presented with a purse of money and many individual gifts. The Harry Preston family, 44 in ail, met at the Preston home on Sunday, the occasion being the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adams (Winnifred) from Grand Prairie, Texas. Mrs. Reta Neals and Mrs. Bertie Neals were also included in the family gathering. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Peters, (Joan), Odessa, Ont., Ralph Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Preston, Mr. and Mrs. David Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preston and Meredith Preston and their families. We are so sorry to hear of the painful accident Mrs. Vincent Jackson had, when she slipped and splintered three bones in her ankle. She is such a busy lady, especially this weekend, as she was convening the Jakeman anniversary celebration and was expecting company from the States on Sunday and was to attend her sister's wedding next Wednesday. So we wish you a speedy recovery, Frances, we need you!! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moncrief, who are celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Friday, June 2, at Springville United Church. The Bethany Hunt Club sponsored an invitational Hunter's Pace event near Enterprise Hill, organized by Glen Clarke of Orono and hosted by the Beaucage family. Trophies in the senior competition were won by Elaine Philips of Bethany and Mike Horodelski of Toronto, Carone Beaucage, riding Place Athena, came first in the junior category. Mr. Rae Stewart of Cavan, president of the Durham County Senior Citizens' Lodge in Orono, has suggested that any interested senior citizens, who wish to enter a unit, should make application immediately. Although the sod has just recently been officially turned, Rae says applications are being filed from many residents near and far. Grandview Public School's Spring Concert A delightful concert was enjoyed by many parents and friends of the pupils of Grandview School. The primary choir, directed by Mrs. Foulkes and accompanied by Mrs. Scott, sang "The Tiger", "The Spider Hunt", "Hey Lolly Lo", and concluded with an action song "The Bread Crust." The grade 3 and 4 drama club, directed by Mr. Thurston and costumes by Mrs. Barra- ball, portrayed a baseball game" - Gracie at the Bat" by using the idea from the poem "Casey at the Bat", and it was to prove that girls are good baseball players. Baseball has its casualties as this one did, and mothers and fathers are inclined to intervene, as this one did, and then when Gracie Sved to be a girl, what a owl of "No girls allowed', was raised. However, Gracie brought two playes home with a home-run frherself and the game was won! Laura Shea, in a cute little green dress, gave a splendid tap dance routine. Students from Room 13, directed by Mrs. Mannonen, gave a delightful recorder selection with songs and action of Kum Ba Ya and Do Re Mi. Grade 3 and 4 choir, directed by Mrs. Bolton and accompanied by Mrs. Sinclair, sang a rnedley of songs from "Mary Poppins" and "I'd Like to Teachthe World to Sing", followed by "Let there be Peace on Earth." A guitar accompaniment to the sweet voice of Lana Malcolm, was enjoyed as she sang "Teach Your Children", and "Yes, I can." Kristina Craig shows great promise of being a fine pianist as she played her arrange- ment of "The Hormecoming" and "Solfeggetto". The Super Gymnastic Club of Glenda Capeling, Laura Shea, Angela Stewart, Gail Bailey, and Cory Higgins, added variety to the program in their "flig, flop, tumble and rumble" act, directed by Mrs. Swain, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Strongitharm and music by Mrs. Milnes. Congratulations are certainly in order for the grades 5, 6, 7, 8 choir, as they sang their first prize. selections of the Kiwanis Award Winners. It was beautifully done and a special applause goes to the pupils and their directors, Mrs. Milnes and Mrs. Carew, accompanied by Mrs. Scott. Mr. Capeling, the principal of Grandview, thanked the audience for coming and he recognized the presence of Mr. George Neals, reeve of Manvers, Mrs. Edna Carew and Mr. Art Rowan, who represented the Victoria Board of Education, and Mrs. Allan Lawrence, wife of the PAINT Member of Parliament. A lunch of lemonade and dainties brought the enjoyable afternoon to a close. Congratulations to Mrs. Shirley Challice, who was chosen as the new librarian at the Millbrook branch of the Pine Ridge union library. Millbrook is preparing for another Agricultural Fair on June 9, 10, lth, and added features this year, will be Canadian champion fiddler Ed Gyurki and a gigantic Lions Beef B.B.Q. We offer congratulations to Wayne Frank Martichenko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 7,1978 il Martichenko of Cavan, who graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractor College of Toronto. Dr. Martichenko plans on practising in Peterborough. A warm welcome is extend- ed to more newcomers to Bethany, namely Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Thiele and their four children, formerly of Bowmanville. They have purchased from Mr. Wesley McMahon the house formerly owned by his mother and located near the entrance to the Athletic grounds. Mr. Thiele is an employee of General Motors. Moore's HOUSE PAINTI high gloss enamelized List Price $20.45 Limited time only GALLON ao heavy body stain List price $1 5.35 Sale 1*,s Limited time only GALL( ON latex house and trim paint List price $21.25 aies Limited time only GALLON SALE ENDS: JULY 1st, 1978 THY S AE Benja minA Mooreù' PAINTS "WE REALLY DO KNOW OUR PAINT!" EXTERIOR PAINT PINTS Top-quality exterior paints by Benjamin Moore - now on sale at special prices for a limited period. No matter what surface you wish to paint, or what finish you desire, we have the right product and free expert advice for you! 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