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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 21, 1979 Broomball Popular at Waverley Public School Action near the goal line. From the sidelines. Young sportsmen pack up their brooms at the end of the game. PONTYPOOL Mrs. Helen Brown was hostess on Sunday afternoon for a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Mary Louise Doyle of Oshawa. Mary Lou and Donald Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown, are to be married on Saturday, Mar. 17th in Oshawa. The Pontypool Generals held a successful dance in Pontypool Community Centre recently. During the evening Doug Pingle, sponsor of the team, presented a trophy to Kelly Neals for most outstand- ing layer of the '78 season. In Kel y's absence, Brent Fallis and Laverne Brown accepted, the trophy on his behalf. Pontypool United Church is hosting the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m. This service is for members of all faiths and not only for women but gentlemen as well. Several ladies from Bethany and Pontypool are going to take part in the service. The guest speaker is Mrs. Major K. Hall of the Salvation Army, Oshawa. Mark the date on your calendars and plan to attend. A social hour will follow the service. Sincere sym athy is extended to the family and friends of the late John Allen, who passed away on February 6th with burial on February 8th from the Morris Funeral Home, Bowmanville, to West Hill. Our deepest smpathy is also sent to the widow and family of the late Jim Spear- ing of Bethany. The late Mr. Spearing, 54 yr. of age, passed away suddenly this past week as the result of a heart attack. Jim was very well known here as he had worked for several years at the local feed mill and at the pallet factory. Alvin Olan bas been out of hos ital for the past two weeks an is staying at his grand- daughter's (Marilyn's) in Toronto. Bob Forrest of Ballyduff is a patient in Civic Hospital, Peterborough. Our thoughts and rayers are with Bob in his illness. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Bart Medd returned home on Saturday all rosy and tanned from a two week vacation in Hawaii. While their parents were away, Kim, Dwayne and Karen Medd were at home with their grandmother, Mrs. Vi Medd of Millbrook, looking after them. Tim and Robbie Stanley stayed with Ralph and Linda Dunn. The local fire brigade is Six tables of euchre were played at the last card party in Ballyduff. The ladies out- numbered the men as the winners were Mary Finney, Donna Armstrong, Doris Brown, Margaret Wright, Mabel Preston and Meredith Preston. The executive of the Manvers Figure Skating Club was overwhelmed with the response and attendance at the Figure Skating Club Dance in Manvers Communit Centre last Saturday night. Al enjoyed the music of "Country Express". The club thanks a 1 those who, by their presence or in other ways, helped to put the event "over the top". Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dewar were recently in Kingston with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Frape. Last Wednesday Mr. Frape under- went major surgery in hospital in Kingston. Bert Frape is currently staying with his sister-in-law while his brother is recovering from the operation. Despite the chilly tempera- tures, students at Bowman- ville's Waverley Rd. Public School are heading outdoors each week for a lively, noon-hour broomball tourna- ment. Stude'hts are divided into four "houses" which are competing among themselves for the championship. The teams represent the red, yellow, green and blue "houses". The broomball league in- cludes one group of teams in the grade one and two category. The second group of teams is composed of students in the older grades. Students from grades one and two are shown in these photos which were taken during a game last Thursday. Both students and teachers alike are looking forward to next year when the new Waverley school is expected to open and some of the intra- mural games can be held inside the school's gym- nasium. holding a benefit dance this Saturday night. The firemen would appreciate your sup- port. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Beggs held a family gathering on Sunday to celebrate Dianne Porter's birthday. Happy belated birthday, Dianne! Fred Nimigon, who is resid- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nimigon in Oshawa, celebrat- ed his eighty-ninth birthday this week. Harry and Francis Van Wieringen called on him and report that he is in very good health and was asking for many of his Pontypool friends and neighbours. Mr. and Mrs. George Van- Dam Sr. were weekend visitors in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sytnyk, Christina and Shannon; were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tuthill and family near Brockville. Last Tuesday night the library at Grandview was filled with parents and grand- parents for the presentation on Drug Information by Cst. R. Parrington of the Ontario Provincial Police. Mr. Capeling was more than pleased with the response shown for the very informa- tive program. Cst. Parrington told his audience about the origin of drugs, how they are smuggled into the country, their street value, how they are used and the severe after-effects of their usage. Several samples were on hand for the audience to view. It is hoped that a follow-up pro- gram will be held at a later date. In the Teen Bowling League on Friday, Feb. 9th high bowlers were Dale Badluk 217 and Jim Stewart 201. High doubles were Dale Badluk 377 and David Fallis 291. -On Friday, Feb. 16th, highsingles were Lisa Northey 177, David Fallis 174. Double winners were David with 341 and Lisa 293. On Monday, Feb. 12th, Gertie Clark and Marie Finney were top bowlers with 236 and 215 respectively. High doubles were Beulah Robinson with 401 and Marie Finney 395. On Monday, Feb. 19th high singles were Toby Arbeau 295 and Hilda Cochrane 276. High doubles were Hilda with 452 and Toby followed with 444. Tim Curtis leaves this week for Texas where he has enrolled in a course on blacksmithing. His parents, Jim and Alta, are accompany- ing him. We wish Tim the best of luck in his new venture. Congratulations to several young people from this area who did remarkably well in a regional Judo Tournament held recently at Clarke High School. Medal winners were: 1st - Tonia Badluk, Tim Stanley, Colleen Gaynor, Angie Werk, George Hamil- ton, David Groskpf; 2nd - Aaron Blight, Elizabeth Werk, Danny Bazinet, Bev Bazinet; 3rd - Denise Brown, Harvey Hamilton, Randy Gaynor, Jeff Mitchell, Francis Hunter. Dinner guests of Evelyn and Larry Bradley last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Burley of Omemee. Cliff Curtis and Lloyd Fallis, currently holidaying in the "not so hot" south, were out deep-sea fishing lately and hooked on to eleven nice salmon. On Sunday they reported a temperature of 55 degrees. The previous Sunday the thermometer stood at 30 degrees. Bob and Alice Brown are leaving by bus this week for a three week trip to Florida. On Sunday, February 25th, the local Girl Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Beavers will hold their annual Church Parade at 10:00 a.m. The young people will be taking an active part in the service. We hope that parents and friends will be on hand for this occasion. Hockey News Manvers Atoms recently defeated Fenelon Falls 5 to 1. Manvers goals were scored by Mark Noden, Joey Rose (2), Danny Bazinet and Kelly Calderone. On Thursday they again defeated Fenelon Falls to take the series. The score of this game was 4 to 1 with Manvers goals scored by Wayne Prouse, Mark Noden, Maurice Charland and Joey Rose. The team now neets Keene in playoffs. Manvers Bantam B's met Bobcaygeon in playoffs. They lost their first game 8 - 0, won the next 1 - 0 with Darren Gardiner scoring the lone goal and lost the third game 2 - 1 in overtime. Harry Richardson scored the Manvers goal. This team now meets Ennismore. The Manvers Kinsmen Juveniles are now playing Orono in a best of five series. The winners will meet Cooks- town. On Thursday night in Manvers Orono outscored our local boys 5 to 3. Play continues in Orono on Wednes- day night and then back in Manvers on Sunday night. A PeeWee B Tournament was held in Manvers Arena last Saturday. The Consola- tion Award was won by St. James of Peterborough with a 2 - 0 victory over Manvers. Manvers PeeWees, coached by Terry Fisk, had lost to Omemee and won over Little Britain to make it to the Consolation Final. The Championship game was between Minden and Keene with Minden winning out. In the Men's Friday night league Yelverton defeated Peterborough 3 - 2 in the first Lions Welcome New Members, Deputy Governor and Guests The Bowmanville Lions The guest speaker was Bil the Bowmanville Lions Club; In his speech to the> Club met Monday, February McKenzle, deputy district Don Field, a new member of Bowmanville Lions, the 12 for a very busy meeting. governor for District A-3. Mr. the club; guests speaker Bil deputy district governor said Two new members were McKenzie is from the McKenzie; Maurice Wicks,à* that enthusiasm is one of the inducted to the Bowmanville club and in addition the Lions Marmora Lions Club. Shown new member of the club; and best attitudes that club were hosts to 22 guests from in the photo from left to right Tom Hodgson, president of the members can pass on to the Port Hone Lions Club. are: Jim Rickard, president of Port Hope Lions Club. fellow-Lions or neighbours. game with Pontypool outscor- ing Janetville 5 - 3 in the second. Buck Hughes got a hat trick for the local boys. Playoffs start Mar. 2nd. Pontypool U.C.W. The first meeting of Ponty- pool U.C.W. for 1979 was held on Tuesday, February 13th at the home of the president, Dorothy Dewar. Dorothy opened the meeting by reading a poem, "What Will You Do With This Year So New?" Jessie Fisk was in charge of the Devotional. This consisted of (1) Hymn - "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", (2) Poem - "Friend", (3) Scripture - John 15, (4) Story from Friendship Book (5) Reading by Nettie Aiken: "Everyone has a Need of Loving" (6) Jessie Fisk: "Wealth of Friendship" (7) Nettie Aiken: "I think that God shall never send a gift so lovely as a friend." (8) Prayer: Jessie Fisk (9) Hymn - "Come let us sing of a Wonderful Love." The Official Board Meeting Report was read by Dorothy Dewar. This report contained the breakdown of money required to support the church. It is necessary to increase our giving to meet the new budget. One very bright spot in the report revealed that we no longer need a grant for the church. We are self-supporting in 1979. The idea of the Bakeless Bake Sale met with great approval as the money being handed in was adding up to a goodly amount. The World Day of Prayer is to be held in Pontypool United Church on Friday, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m. with a warm welcome extended to all in the community. Mrs. Major K. Hall is to be guest speaker and soloist. A letter was read inviting U.C.W. members to all the Annual Hostel Banquet in the Canadian Legion Hall, Oshawa, on Thursday, May 3rd. Discussion followed re catering to forthcoming weddings. Repairs to the churchbasement was the next topic of discussion. The walls in the kitchen have been panelled and it is hoped that the floor will soon be finished. It is hoped too that the plumbing is soon rectified and Oddfellows Donation to Participation House A $50 donation for Participation House was recently presented by the In- dependent Order of Oddfellows. Here, Noble Grand Ernie Archer (right) presents the cheque on behalf of Florence Nightingale Lodge No. 66. Accepting the donation is Dr. Ted Mann, a director of the Participation House Project. YELVERTON Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thurd (nee Heather Semeszyszyn) both of this community on their recent marriage. Mike is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thurd and Heather is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Semeszyszyn. Sympathy is extended to wife and family of Mr. Jimmy Spearing of R.R. Bethany in the sudden passing of a loving husband and father. Jim farmed on 7A Highway west of Bethany. -.Our earliest the washrooms will be usable before long. Strips are going to be hung to aid in the removal of hornets. Anniversary and a Salad Supper were discussed but no definite date set for either. Nettie Aiken, label collector, reported 400 on hand but another 100 required to reach our goal. Those present appointed twor U.C.W. members, Jessie Fisk and Deana Smales, to be part of a welcoming committee for the new area residents. It was suggested that these two ladies along with representa- tives from the Chamber of Commerce, and the Roman Catholic Church, should meet and prepare a list of communi- ty activities - club, social and church - and have the lists distributed throughout the local area. Pertinent phone numbers would be included. The meeting closed with Dorothy Dewar reading "The Legend of St. Valentine" followed by prayer. A delicious lunch with tea and coffee and pleasant conversa- tion followed. The World Day of Prayer is to take the place of the March meeting. acquaintance with Jim goes back more years than we care to admit, when we both played softball with a team at Scugog Point where Jimmy's parents owned a cottage. Sorry to report that Mr. Auke Vandermeer bas under- gone an operation at Port Perry Hospital to have one of his legs amputated because of a serious circulation problem. Auke's many friends join in wishing him a speedy con- valescence. Your scribe has just return- ed from Saskatoon to balmy Ontario only to find that the Arctic weather has followed him home. The morning we left for home the thermometer registered a crisp -38 degrees Celsius - just about the same in Farenheit. Highlight of our course in Coop -College in Saskatoon was the opportunity to meet fellow co-operators from sueh diverse back- grounds. These included a native of Zambia (formerly Northern Rhodesia prior to liberation), an Eskimo from Frobisher Bay who was em- ployed as a translator of the English language to the Eskimo language using a special typewriter for this purpose and a hodge podge of 'Canadians of many ethnic backgrounds. Mrs. Hazel Whittaker of Lindsay spent the weekend with Mrs. Audrie Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sem- eszyszyn have recently re- turned from a 3 week vacation in St. Petersburg, Florida with a tour of the Keys. Mr. and Mrs. Balfour Moore also returned from Florida on Saturday past. Sorry to report a former resident of our community Mrs. Etta Robinson of Cavan village had the misfortune this week to fall and break her leg. Mrs. Robinson is currently in a Peterborough Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson were last weekend visitors with Isabel's sister and husband in Lakefield. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Baker and family were Sunday visitors with the Art Rowans. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mal- colm of Don Mills, Mrs. Ernestine Henderson of Bethany were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs. Ray Robinson. Rev. Gerald (Jerry) Hof- stetter and Mrs. Hofstetter and family who formerly served as student minister and minister on our Janvet- ville charge (United Church) before moving to Grace Unit- ed Church in Peterborough is now being transferred to Guelph, Ont. on March 15. In recognition of the popularity of the family and great contribution they have made not only the religious but overall community welfare wherever they have resided, a Hofstetter night is being planned in St. James United Church, and Grace United Church in Peterboro on the evening March 2, 1979 with a dinner to be followed by a social evening. Those wishing dinner tickets should contact Mrs. Clare Robinson of Yel- verton to reserve same. Help your Heart... Help your Heart Fund Save up to 00 SQ.YD. on Top-Quality Broadloom during our Year-End Special SOME ITEMS BELOW COST MANY CASH AND CARRY F.A. 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