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14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 4, 1979 BETHANY NEWS St. Thomas Anglican Church, Millbrook, was filled to capacity when approx- imately 350 people met for Communion Service and also to honor Canon Dyer's 25th year since his ordination. The congregation of the combined Parishes of Cavan and Manvers and the visiting Parish of St. Margaret's in the Pines, West Hill. The choir under the capable leadership of Eudora Wain- wright led in the service and sang an anthem "O Taste and See" which was most enjoyable. A warm welcome was extended to honored guests namely; The Right Reverend Bishop F.H. Wilkinson, Arch- deacon K. McKean, The Rev. Canon A. Chote and Regional pean Reverend Keith Adams, as well as Clergy of the area. The Right Reverend Bishop Wilkinson who had originally ordained Canon Dyer, was guest speaker, and spoke reverently of Canon Dyer and mentioned how important a pleasant personality is for good fellowship and to be an excellent citizen. He also mentioned how necessary it is for church members to stand back of their ministers. After Holy Communion Lavman Clark Mavhew and Rev. Wainwright told how it was so difficult tÔ keep this gathering as a surprise from Canon Dyer and jovially mentioned how he insisted on attending every choir practice thinking it was or the Confirmation Service. Canon Dyer, is his sincere manner thanked the clergymen for coming, also the . St. Margaret's visitors, the con- gregation, the A.C.W.'s and any one else who was respon- sible for the delightful after- noon. The A.C.W. presidents with Mrs. Adams and Mrs. McKean poured tea and coffee and a bountiful lunch was served on the grounds and in the Parish Hall. A faithful partner sharing a Man's ministry is precious indeed. Such a one is Ina Dyer, whose quiet and loving presence has been a steady rock of support to Walter in the 25 years of his ministry. May God continue to bless Ina and Walter and grant them many more joyful years together. Anglican - St. Paul's Bethany Marion Wood read the lesson from Judges 13: 1-8 and Canon Dyer took the text from Luke 1: 5-25 for his sermon. June 24th was John the Baptist Day and Gòd in his wisdom sent John as a forerunner to Jesus's ministry. John was born to Elizabeth and Zackarius six months before Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph although we don't know if John and Jesus grew up together. Jesus lived in a home as a boy whereas John lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to the people of Israel. When John was born the people were filled with fear for they did not realize the power of God, especially when Zackarius' speech was restored. John was a prophet of right- eousness and judge- ment, while Jesus was more a man of compassion and tenderness, whereas John's call was to repent and be baptized. He was specific and declared people could not live in the past and had to live their own lives but not in violence, for the sins which prevent a person from finding himself may make him miss eternal life. John used water as a symbol of cleanliness but Jesus would baptize with the gift of the Holy Spirit. John made them aware of the Lord's coming. Christ can come only to those who will open the door in sincerity and truth. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mildred Bristow in the death of her brother, Theodore Davis. We were so sorry to hear Mrs. Lila Kerr had fallen and broken her hip. She is in St. Joseph's Hospital, Peter- borough, but as her grand- daughter says, "You can't CATCH TED WATSON'S STRAWBERRY EXPRESS PICK YOUR OWN m" TURBOTFILLETS 1.89tB. FRUIT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER FOR ANY OCCASION DYKSTRA'SPARKING DELICA TESSEN OFF FOOD MARKET °°"" 73-77 KING ST. 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Marilyn McGill too, is using her dental assistant training and is working in Toronto. Congratulations to these girls and any others who are enjoying employment. What an interesting, enjoy- able afternoon we had at Grandview School when teachers, past and present met for a "get-acquainted again" tea to honor Tom Jennings, who is retiring as custodian of the school! We who started with the staff when the school was built in 1967 and spent a number of years there and saw the coming and going of many staff members were delighted to be included in the "little party". Besides the teachers the first trustees who had all the headaches of building were also present as well as Dorothy, the first secretary. The principal, Will Capeling invited Tom Jennings to an honored chair and Jessie Fisk read a humorous address and presented him with a power drill from his many well wishers and then Linda Fletcher on behalf of the present staff, gave him an engraved pewter mug with his name, school and date on it and he received a card with ten dollars enclosed. Tom in a few well chosen words thank- ed every one for their kindness and good wishes. During the "Awards Day" program held at the Grandview School on Tuesday the pupils presented Tom with various letters and posters of congratulations and goodbyes and posted them on the gym walls. They were very original - one was Tommy in a hammock sipping a drink and his wife, Ruth, profusely perspiring while pushing the lawn mower. Tom was also given a T-shirt, shorts and cap with the Grandview crest as well as a Grandview club bag. The congratulatory cake, made and decorated by Mrs. Cliff Preston and provided by the Grandview staff was passed to the guests by Ruth and Tommy. We all wish Tommy many healthy, happy years of retirement as they are well deserved for he was a faithful member of the Grandview establishment. The following is a portion of the address written and read by Jessie Fisk. I am certain it will bring back many memories to teachers, pupils and parents of Grandview. Grandview School Memories We remember September 1967 -- the first day of our brand new school -- the pride of Manvers Township, every- thing squeaky clean and fresh, floors, windows, walls, children, teachers . . . John Cumberland, principal, chief of his harem of fair (some dark) ladies, assorted comely (?) shapes, sizes and ages -- Bowmanville Mail some of the latter remaining still a deep dark secret; Tom Jennings, school custodian, as his aide-de-camp and lone source of male moral support, gratefully appreciated, we are sure during that first busy and hectic year, and those that followed. All of us, youngsters and adults alike, were more than a little uncertain as to whether we would like this huge building with its large class- rooms, long corridors, multiple washrooms, and two sets of stairs, no iless! Along with these were the imposing gymnasium and library, to say nothing of THE OFFICE -- a place inspiring the deepest awe and respect. That was where the PRINCIPAL sat, and dispensed justice, along with endless instructions to Mrs. Betty Lou Preston. She was the lady who answered the telephone -- and ran up and down the stairs, with messages, bearing these same "Endless instructions" (we had no inter-com system them.) What a complete change to many of us from the little red school bouses and small numbers of students! For the teachers there was also an added question about adjusting to a school life style where being rather "on one's own" as we formerly were, would be a thing of the past, and cooperation with other staff members a necessity. I wonder what thoughts were in our custodian, Tom Jennings' mind that first morning, as the buses drew up to the school -- teachers hurried out with check lists in hand -- the children were unloaded and escorted into the gymn -- from here were assigned to a home room and led there by each teacher. A new era had begun! Tom, do you remember how long it took us to reload our charges on that first day, and send them back to their anxious parents? We started early, (or so we thought) But unfortunately, some children did not come in the buses -- their parents brought them. That, added to the usual confusion, (even though Mrs. Preston and Mr.Cumberland made valiant efforts to keep this to a minimum) left us with quite a large group of children who had no bus -- or rather we didn't know to which one they belonged. By the time we got everybody sorted out it was 4:30 p.m. before the last child left the school. Some of these were picked up by frantic parents. The telephone lines were jammed with calls from worried mothers believing we had lost their little darlings. And this was before Bell telephone in our area, the Manvers Municpal Telephone System with switchboard office in Bethany, did a grand job of getting calls through, with so many on each line! Principal, teachers, secretary and custodian Tom collapsed thankfully and completely after that ordeal. However, as time went on, things speeded up and now our time for loading buses can hardly be improved upon. Eight minutes for 610 students, one can't do better than that! I wonder if Tom realized that first day, how many times during the next 12 years he would hear some of the following questions? The names and faces change but the queries are much the same. "Mr. Jennings, where do you keep the cleanser? We've got paint on our desks, and the teacher is mad!" "Mr. Jennins, will you get our ball off the roof, please? "Mr. Jennings, may we borrow your hammer or screwdriver or pinchers? "Mr. Jennings, my teacher wants a card board box this size!" "Mr. Jennings, aur monitor needs the mop right away. Johnny spilt milk ail over the floor. Where is it please?" "Mr. Jennings, will you untie my laces? (undo 3 or 4 tight knots) "Mr, Jennings, did you see a rabbit anywhere? Buttons got out of our classroom and we can't find her! We've looked all over, please help!" "Mr. Jennings, have you any booster cables? Mrs. Swain can't get her car started!" "Mr. Jennings, Mrs. Fisk fell down the stairs during fire drill and cracked her head open! Do come and pick her up, and put her back together again!" "Mr. Jennings, can you undo my zipper? I can't get my snowsuit off, I've got to go to the bathroom, Hurry, Mr. Jennings!" "Mr. Jennings, where's your pick and shovel? The ice won't let the water go down the drain, and the yard is flooded! Can we use your tools?" "Mr. Jennings, Mrs. Sinclair needs you to do something to her carburetor. She things it's flooded. What do you think? (yes, it was, and how long did it take your eyebrows to grow, Tom?) Mr. Jennings, Mrs. Kent (the apple teacher) wants you to move some apples to Mrs. Staples' car, and Mrs. Kinches, and Mrs. Kenning- ton's car and Mrs. Barraball's car and Mrs. Foulkes' and Mrs. Thatchers', Ms. Sisson's and Mrs. Preston's and Mr. Thurstan's . "Mr. Jennings, did you hear the weather report? Maybe they'll call the buses and let us go home? Do you think so, Mr. Jennings? "Mr. Jennings, someone threw my running shoes in the toilet. Will you come and fish them out?" "Mr. Jennings, may we borrow a long extension cord -- really long?" "Mr. Jennings, someone went through the glass doors! Please come and sweep up the glass!" (nothing about the unfortunate person!) "Mr. Jennings, we've lost the key to the supply cupboard (up or down) or milk cooler or ... Will you come and let us in?" "Mr. Jennings can you come and give Mrs. Flethcer a push? She's stuck in the mud!" "Mr. Jennings, will you come and screw some hooks in Mrs. Kinch's and Mrs. Foulkes' ceiling? They want to hang something (or someohe!) "Mr. Jennings! Mr. Jennings! Please come quick! Susie's in the washroom and she's been sick! Oh, Mr. Jennings!" Through all this barrage of questions, and cries large and small, our "T.J." kept his cool, as the young folk say. I have never heard him give one youngster a cross answer (and I am in a very good position to hear such a response, with my classroom being located right next to Phone 623-2546 Tom's domain, the boiler room) Nor have any of them even received an impatient glance -- bewildered a little at times, perhaps, but never angry. Yes the children will miss "Mr. Jennings" and so will the teachers, and office staff. Linda Fletcher, Betty Lou Preston and I were here the first year of the school's operation and we remember well that the excellent main- tenance of the heat, water and lighting facilities, and in addition the general cleanli- ness and upkeep of tne building were a credit to Tom Jennings and assistant Walter Fallis and their help- ers. This fine standard has been continued through the years. Even though the arrival of portables has increased the work load considerably, and time takes its toll on floors and walls as well as people -- the appearance of Grandview School is still a source of pride to those of us who care about and call it "ours". The teaching staff bas changed frequently since 1967 -_ we now have a larger proportion of men -- a benefit both to the students and to everyone else except perhaps the single lady teachers. (Sorry, girls, someone caught them first!) Tom's cheerful "Goodmorning!" and pleasant smile as he held the door open or greeted one in the hall, are memories those who are here or have left Grand- view will remember for a long time. We also remember his unfailing patience with our requests for help and appreciate his willingness to do what was required. However -- he does have one serious fault. (I do not want you to think I am writing his obituary!) He has never quite understood the importance of the "concrete material" that we teachers bring from home to enlighten the minds of the children in our classes -- egg cartons, newspapers, ribbon, string, buttons, wool, card- board boxes, rocks, glass jars, plastic containers, tin cans, foam meat trays, etc. etc. (really useful items!) When I returned to Grand- view after several years absence, and was here for a few months -- he informed me soberly one day that "There never was a teacher brought more junk into the school when you were here before, and you're doing it again!" Dear Tommy - we're going to miss you. You have earned THE SIGN OF A GOOD BUSINESS NEIGHBOR THE SIGN OF A MERCHANT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE ... This emblem identifies the civic-minded businessmen who sponsor in the community. For information cali Marg Bain Phone:623-2661 our affection and respect. We hope you will miss us a little too. God bless you and your loved ones -- for many happy and healthy retirement years. Sincerely, The Grandview School Staff (written by Jessie Fisk, Pontypool) SENIOR CITIZENS A most delicious luncheon wàs enjoyed by approximately sixty-five Golden Star Senior Citizens. While tables were being cleared a lively sing-song with Lillian Fallis at the piano and Violet Carr leading was enjoyed. Minutes were read and thank you notes from Electa Smith and Mary Finney. Rhea and Bill Jordan are moving to Omemee so Belle Smith on behalf of the Golden Stars, thanked them for their contributions to the club, as they were among the first ones to join it, and they were active also in the bowling, and the shuffle board. A gift was presented to them and best wishes expressed for a happy healthy stay in their new home. Program conveners and their groups -were posted on the bulletin board as well as the telephone committee and their groups. Quilting will continue throughout the summer begin- ning on Wednesday, July 4th. T he telephone conveners will find how many are interested in the Toronto Exhibition Aug. 30 Senior Citizen's Day, whether a bus can be filled. Anyone who is not a Senior Citizen and would like to go on the bus please contact me at 277-2107. Haliburton préparations were discussed. The next Senior Citizen's meeting will be Sept. 4th and bowling will start on Sept. ith. The program was convened by Iva and Carl Porteous, with the help of Georgie and Addison Scott. Three games of bingo were played with winners Bellp Smith, Gertie Rajski, and Lucy Borrow. Darts was won by Alma Pud- psey and Horse Shoe by Ross McKague while Shuffle Board winners were: Frances McKague, Gertie Clark, Frances Jackson and Fenton Fallis. Emery Smith guessed the weight of the watermelon, Gertie Clark the number of beans in the bottle and Mildred Braithwaite the number of articles in the shopping bag. The president wished all the members a happy two months and invited all to return in the fall. The LE. Weldon Secondary Awards and Graduations were held on June 28th. We are proud of honors presented t6 some of the former students of Grandview who was Susah Ryley as she won honors iii Geography and Analysis. Others who graduated froi Grade Thirteen with honors from this area were: Elleh Brown, Linda Craig, Steve Craig, Judith Kerr, CherA Preston, Jo-Anne Reed Jimmy VanHalteren. Those from grade twelve with Secondary School Graduatiofi Diplomas from this area were Randy Colp, Allan Finnel, Sharon Finney, Harvey Hamilton, Debra Kerr, Monique Lebeau, Charmaine Logan, Colleen McCrum, Michael Mitchell, Laurie Sisson, Pieter Wenkelaar. Susan Ryley and Jim Van Halteren won Ontarir Scholarships because they took six subjects and received over eighty per cent. Congratulations to these students and all other students who have achieved success due to much effort put forth during the tern. Am sorry if names are not mentioned as one loses contact with pupils in high school. OBITUARY DONALD ALEXANDER BOE A resident of Bowmanville for 41 years, Donald Alexander Boe, passed away at his home on Saturday, Juie 23rd, 1979 he had been in poor health for a considerable time. Born in Greenbank artd educated at Port Perry High School, he was the son 6f Alexander and Maude Boe. On November 13th, 1937 he was married to Hester 'lMargaret Moorcraft. Retiring 16 years ago, 11e had been employed at Good- year Canada Ltd., and at Shell Service Station. He was a member of St. Paul's Unite'd Church. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Hester ani daughter, Jeanette Hnatiuk, Bramalea. Funeral and Committl services were held on Tuesday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home with Reverend E. Schamerhorn officiating. Mrs. Lloyd Ayre was organi$t for the service. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Oshawa Monument Co. 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