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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 22,1962 Disabled to Benefit from Wheelchair Trek Runs for Re-election To Board of Education Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Thirty-one-year-old Blaire Howell wheeled through Bowmanville last week on his cross Canada wheelchair trek for the disabled. Blaire lost the use of his legs 10 years ago when he pinched a spinal nerve while he was lifting a 30 pound box spring. His "Endless Mile" campaign began in Vancouver on April 21st and is expected to end in November. As he makes his way across the country, he is accepting donations which will be split equally between the Canadian Paraplegic Association and Easter Seals. Anyone interested in making a donation may do so at any branch of the Royal Bank. exchange of personal letters, E hotos, gifts, not possible efore. Her letters became documentaries documentaries of challenges and hard work; courses completed and examinations passed; of top marks aimed for (and won). Of graduation (1975) from student nurse to the coveted "nursing sister" status. Carol Ng Lai Ching is greeted by Faye Vice, Secretary-Treasurer and Alma Langmaid, President of Solina Women's Institute, while huge banner welcomes the Hong Kong girl to Solina. By M.J. Fraser Most Canadians know about the Canadian Save The Children Children Fund (Cansave). Many have sponsored needy children children in various parts of the world, either individually or as part of a group. A few even visited their child when travelling travelling in the West Indies, or in far eastern or African countries. countries. But rare indeed is the sponsored sponsored child who - 19 years after becoming the "daughter" "daughter" of a group of ladies half a world away - makes the long and costly flight to meet her Canadian foster-mothers. That (in case you were anywhere anywhere near Solina Community Hall last Sunday evening) is what all the excitement was about. The arrival of Miss Carol Ng Lai Ching of Hong Kong, former Cansave-spon- sored child of the Solina Women's Institute, now a highly-qualified nursing sister at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kowloon. And she was welcomed welcomed with an old-fashioned community supper; the kind of celebration Solina reserves for very special occasions like centennials, church anniversaries, anniversaries, victorious soccer teams... or the arrival of the adopted child most of us never thought to see. It's been a long journey... It began as a suggestion of the late Mrs. Mileta Taylor, a past-president of the Institute, in the spring of 1963. Discussions Discussions followed, Motions were made (Girl or boy? What age? Which country?) and in September September of that year Solina W.I. became the proud "parents" of 10-year-old Ng Lai Ching - a tiny, darkhaired, darkhaired, wide-eyed, shy-looking little girl recommended for sponsorship because (as the Sponsorship Committee of St. James' Settlement in Hong Kong wrote), ",., this child is excellent both in her studies and also conduct, and if she gets help she might be able to continue her studies in school and to have a brighter future." in the background a self-control, and asking, "Will you give me an English name that has the same meaning, and is suitable for me?" She became Mary Jean (later changed to Carol, for easier facility in Chinese). In'that same letter, in reply to our questions about her future plans, "If I have a chance I want to be a doctor but if not, I will do other things for society ..." Ng Lai Ching 1964 Her parents, though industrious industrious and hard-working, could not afford (on their combined wages of less than $300 HK a month -- at that time, approx. $47 Canadian) school fees for all three of their children. Her sister left school to augment the family income by doing machine sewing at home. But Lai Ching, by placing in the top 10 of her classes, won scholarships and this, along with the help of her Cansave sponsors, allowed her to continue and to complete complete her education. During those 9 years of sponsorship a warm friendship friendship developed -- even though, as per Cansave regulations, all communication was through the St. James' Settlement, Settlement, The child is not given the name or address of the sponsor (this presumably being to prevent any possibility possibility of harrassment by unscrupulous "entrepreneurs"). "entrepreneurs"). Her first letters were carefully, carefully, beautifully written in Chinese, with accompanying translations, There were frequent frequent photographs, to show us how she had grown. There were her own delicate, handmade handmade Christmas cards each December. In April of 1967 she proudly wrote us her first letter in English, telling us that her Chinese Christian name (Lai Ching) means stability and Ng Lai Ching 1967 Five years later, an excited letter: "I want to tell you good pews..." She had entered the matriculation course, after completing her secondary school training. Now she had passed all examinations of the Medical and Health Department Department of Hong Kong; had been accepted as a student nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, With this letter was enclosed the Annual Report to Sponsors: Sponsors: "As a student nurse Lai Ching will earn $453 HK a month. With her wages the family can be maintained more adequately; therefore sponsorship is recommended to be closed . . ." And they asked, did we wish to continue our correspondence with Lai Ching, on a direct basis? So began the second phase of the friendship of Solina W.I. and Carol Lai Ching, With the restrictions and rules of Can- save now lifted, her "my dear sponsors" now became real people, and direct communication communication cleared the way for Carol Ng Lai Ching 1975 with Nursing Classmate Her Christmas letter that year spoke of another dream: "I tried to apply for immigration, immigration, to study or work in a hospital in Canada, but I was rejected for I had neither relatives relatives nor employer there..." Meantime, along with the satisfaction and enjoyment of her career, there were other highlights. Her first Canadian visitor (1975) was a friend of one of her Solina W.I. sponsors (Miss Sue Adair - now Sue Genge, assistant minister of Kingsview United Church, Oshawa). And later that autumn, Mrs. Pat Best of Solina was able to spend part of a day with her, while on tour of the far east. And Lai Ching wrote of her happiness in meeting, at last, one of her sponsors; and of her excitement excitement in finding her own name in a book ("A Place Called Solina"). In 1976 Mr. Bruce Taylor, also on a China tour, visited her. Her letters spoke more often of her wish and hope, "that someday I may come to Canada and meet you all." But though she continued to save and to dream, the time was not right. Her brother, also a clever and gified student, student, was now entering University. University. And as Lai Ching had been supported in reaching her goals, she was now supporting supporting him as he undertook the long, hard road of a student student of Law. For the next few years her letters spoke of his progress and achievements as proudly as they had done of her own (which were still continuing, with advanced certificates in Midwifery and other phases of her profession). In 1980, with her brother having passed his final examination, and articled to a legal consultant, Carol Lai Ching almost came to Canada. But the opportunity for a yearlong, yearlong, intensive course in Health Nursing cancelled her vacation. Again, in 1981, she wrote, "Always I am thinking of a time to come to Canada. But it is difficult to have a long enough vacation time." When her letter arrived a few weeks ago, saying Carol Ng Lai Ching was actually coming - was in fact leaving in just a few days - the ladies of Solina W.I. quickly followed their initial stunned disbelief with action. Phone calls, confirming confirming time and place; plans for her reception, entertainment, entertainment, lodging. Time would be short (only 2 days, since she was on a tour and also had a friend in Toronto); how to make the most of every moment... Then, suddenly, she was standing there - in Solina Hall where, 19 years ago, the 7 k A Solina Welcomes Sponsored Child Mike Slocombe, Ward Two (Bowmanville) trustee, will be seeking another term as a member of the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Mr. Slocombe is married, with two children in the school system and he is just completing completing his first term with the board of education. He described the past two years as a very interesting experience, with lots of opportunity opportunity for learning. He added that they had given him the background he needs to con tinue as a trustee for Bowmanville. Bowmanville. He believes that declining enrollment and the community community use of school facilities will continue to be important issues facing boards of education. education. "It's just a mattér of never forgetting that it's the kids we serve," said Mr. Slocombe. He will be seeking one of two public school board seats in- Bowmanville. As with municipal municipal councillors, school board members elected November 8 will serve a three year term of office. Mr. and Mrs, Eber Snowden celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at a reception held in Ebenezer United Church recently. The former Rena Jewell was married to Eber Snowden on September 6th at her home in Bowmanville by the late Rev. Roy Rickard, a cousin of the bride. After their marriage they lived in Oshawa for thirty years while Eber was employed employed for forty-two years at the Oshawa Dairy. In 1956 they moved to a lovely home in Courtice. For the past four years they have resided in Bowmanville. They have one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Larmer " " CKi (Margaret) of Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs. Eber Snowden One granddaughter, Sharon (Mrs. Eric Goulding. One great granddaughter, Heather. Three grandsons, John, David and his wife Ingrid, Blackstock, Paul of London. They were both much interested in church activities, members of Bowmanville Senior Citizens Club, Young at Heart, Courtice. Eber, member member of Bowmanville Canadian Club and "The Senate". Those serving in the afternoon afternoon were two granddaughters, granddaughters, Sharon and Ingrid and two nieces, Mrs. Dorothy All- man and Mrs. Joyce Baker. Pouring tea were Mrs. W. Bickle, Mrs. H. Tink, Mrs. W. Henry, Miss M. Jewell. In the evening the servers were Berniece and Jean Gay, Mrs. Robert Courtice, Mrs. Will Henry. Pouring tea, Miss Evelyn Gay, Mrs. H. Yellow- lees, Mrs. Glen Pickell, Mrs. Robert Muir. A telegram was received from the Queen. Plaques from the Prime Minister and the Premier of Ontario. Congratulatory Congratulatory messages were also received from MPP Sam Cureatz and MP Allan Lawrence. The Mayor of Newcastle Newcastle présented them with a lovely plaque on behalf of the town. The many floral arrangements, cards, and gifts received indicated the esteem in which the couple are held. OBITUARIES RHEA MAY LODGE A lifetime resident of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Rhea May Lodge, passed away in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, on Sunday, September 5th, 1982, in her 72nd year. She had been ill for the last two months. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Gould, she was born and educated in Bowmanville. In 1930 she was married to the late Norman W. Burns who passed away in 1952. On October 31st, 1964 she was married to Thomas Lodge. She had resided on Martin Road, North for 52 years. Employed at Goodyear Canada Ltd., Bowmanville, and at R. M. Hollingshead, she Women's Institute voted to adopt her. Tiny, dark-haired, and wide-eyed. But no longer a shy-looking little girl ; instead, a very poised and lovely young woman. A little bit nervous, and very excited (as were the ladies waiting to meet her) but as happy and delighted to meet her Canadian "family" as they were to meet her. "Now you are not just pictures," pictures," she smiled, encircled by welcoming arms reaching out to make sure she too was real! The gala feast was followed by an evening of singing, and pictures; the exchanging of gifts and of getting-to-know- you conversation. And at the end, Carol Lai Ching spoke to the crowd-filled room, in her gentle, beautiful English: spoke of her school years, and her nursing career, made possible by her sponsorship grants; of her home and family, and of her happiness "on this greatest day of my life". Indicating the gift of money presented to her, she said, "I would like to give half to your new child..." (Solina W.I. has recently become sponsor of 6-year-old Rosemarie, Rosemarie, of Haiti) and she concluded by leading the crowd in "Sing Halleluja". The following day was filled with excursions - visits to a school, a hospital, a farm, the church. Meals with different families; overnight with others. Then she was gone... back to Toronto, Hawaii, Hong Kong. And we are left, filled to overflowing with warm memories, the happiness of belonging, the satisfaction of achievement - and some thoughtful reflections. Because a handfull of people, in a small Ontario village, decided to send a little money each month to pay the school fees for just one small child among the thronging masses of Hong Kong, several things have happened. The small child has become a highly-skilled, dedicated nurse, dispensing health care and instruction to those thronging masses. Through her, a young man (her brother) is now a practicing solicitor, dispensing his kind of care and instruction to those same masses. And, partly because of the success of that first sponsorship, a small child in Haiti is receiving receiving her chance to achieve her potential. And the world looks just a tiny bit brighter. , had retired seven years ago. She was a member of Trinity United Church. Surviving are her husband Thomas Lodge, two sons, Rae and Bill Burns, a daughter Brenda (Mrs. Roy English), six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Lodge was predeceased by two brothers, Hector and Percy Gould. Padre A. Woolcock of Port Perry officiated at the funeral services held on Wednesday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Messrs. Jack Coates, Fred Lodge, Randy Burns, Len Prime, Todd Duffin, and Hugh Duffin, Jr. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. KEITH DE MOOY The death of Keith De Mooy, aged 42, occurred on Monday, August 16th, 1982, in Toronto, following an eight month illness. illness. He was the son of Cornelius and .Gertrude De Mooy, and was born in Holland. He was educated in Holland and in Orono. A self employed gardener for 12 years, he had resided in Orono, and previously in Newcastle. Newcastle. He was a member of the Maranatha Christian Reformed Church. Left to mourn his passing are his parents, sisters ana brothers Dan, Nel (Mrs. D. De Mooy), Wil (Mrs. J. Veleke), Doreen (Mrs. W. Nanninga) and Leo. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday by the Reverend H. Bout, at the Marantha Christian Reformed Church. Funeral music was by A, Van Belle. Pallbearers were Messrs. J. Nanninga, J. Wesselius, G. De Mooy, J. Veleke and P. Flonk. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. ELIZABETH LYNNE HAYNES The death of Elizabeth Lynne Haynes, aged 48, occurred on Monday, September 13th, 1982, at North York General Hospital. Born in Port Hope, she was the daughter of Clarence Welsh and the late Grace Welsh. Beloved wife of George F. Haynes, she was the loving mother of Jaclyn (Mrs. M. Davis) and Janie Elliott. She was predeceased by a daughter Julie. For the past two years Elizabeth Lynne Haynes carried on her work as the driving force behind Toronto's lung health campaigns, even though she was fighting her own battle with cancer. Earlier this week she lost that battle, Few of her friends knew she had cancer and she worked at hcr York-Toronto Lung Association Association office until three days before her death, 1 She was chairman and inaugurator of the Metro Inlcr-Agencv Council on Smoking and Health, which lobbied successfully for cigarette ads to be removed from all TTC vehicles, More than 700 people crowded Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill, at her funeral, held on Wednesday to pay their last tribute to her. MRS. ENID FISHER A resident of Oshawa for 20 years, Mrs. Enid Fisher passed away at her residence, 300 Grenfell, Street, on Monday, September 13th, 1982. The former Enid Mac- Dougall was born October 23rd, 1921, in Clarence Township, Ontario. She is survived by her ALLAN DEAN BROOKING 111 for several years, Allan Dean Brooking, passed away in Oshawa General Hospital, on Friday, September 3rd, 1982. He was born at Treherne, Manitoba; on January 24th, 1921, and was the son of the late Ernest and Rosalie (Haskill) Brooking. He was educated at Bowmanville Public and High Schools. On January 24th, 1947, he married Jean Margaret Hale. A resident at 281 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, for 30 years, he had moved from Treherne to Port Hope in 1923, and to Bowmanville in 1929. He was president of Brooking Brooking Transport Ltd., which he started on May 6,1946. He was a member of Trinity United Church and a member of the Automotive Transportation Association. Allan joined the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals on March 22, 1942 and was attached to the Fort Gary Horse Tank Corps. He left for overseas on Aug. 9,1942 from Kingston and on July 22,1944 was severely wounded at Cain, France. He was airlifted to a plastic surgery Hospital in England where he spent 5 months convalescing from surgery. On Jan. 11, 1945 he returned to Halifax on the Lady Nelson Hospital Ship. He was honourably discharged on Feb. 22, 1945. After returning home, A1 worked for Crystal Dairy for a short' time and then bought his own trucking business on May 6,1946. Funeral services were held at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Tuesday, with the Reverend Arthur Amacher officiating. The organist was Mrs. Lloyd Ayre. Left to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Jean, daughter Connie, son-in-law David (Puk), daughter Alanna, son-in-law Vernon (Ball), son Barry, daughter- in-law Joan, son Robert, grandchildren Wade, Chad, and Melanie Puk, Ernest, Laura and Christina Brooking. He was predeceased by a brother Lloyd Brooking and a sister Marjorie Branigan. Pallbearers were Barry Brooking, Robert Brooking, David Puk, Vernon Ball, Scott Densem and Budd Nichols. Flowerbearers were Al's oldest grandchildren, Wade and Chad Puk and his 10 employees, Brent Branigan, Bruce Syer, Ted Puk, Bob Shanlz, John Ayre, Wayne Tennant, Robbie Tennant, Mark Branigan, Keith Barrie and Don Murphy. Floral tokens were received from Martyn Nursery School, Avon Products Inc., Montreal, W. I. Thomas Motors, Glen- holme Arc Industries, District 366 Avon Products, Brookside School for Boys, Jamieson Tire, Traffic Dept, of General Motors Canada, Metro Transport Trailer Repair and ccresdale Fertilizers Ltd, Interment Bowmanville Cemetery, OBITUARIES husband, Ted Fisher; a daughter Mrs. Donald Matheson (Marion) of Port Hope; two sons, George of Oshawa, James of Mississauga; Mississauga; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fusco of St. John, New Brunswick, Mrs. Marion Boyle of LaMirda, California, Mrs. John Issler (Evelyn) of LaMirda, California; and three brothers, Kenneth of Vancouver, B.C., Keith of Agincourt and Ronald of Orange City, California. Mrs. Fisher rested at the Mclntosh-Anderson Funeral Home, Oshawa. Service was in the chapel Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations to Kingsway College would be gratefully acknowledged. LEONE LANE A prominent, and highly respected citizen of the area, Leone Lane, aged 67, passed away in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, on Thursday, September 9th, 1982, following a two week illness. Daughter of Thomas and Ida Burkell, she was bom at Norwood, and educated at Norwood, Newtonville, and Newcastle High School. On November 10th, 1934, she married the late Cleland (Kelly) Lane. A resident of Newtonville her entire life, she had worked in the family store and post office in Newtonville, retiring nine years ago. She was a member of Newtonville United Church, and was very active in community ana church affairs. Left to mourn her passing are her children, William of Port Hope, Gloria (Mrs. C. Gray) of Newcastle, Ted, of Orono, Barry of Peterborough, Peterborough, a sister, Lillie Moore, of Brantford, and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Saturday. The Reverend Aubrey Tizzard officiated. Mr. Frank Stapleton spoke on behalf of the community. Pallbearers were Rae Stewart, Stewart, and Bob Leuty, (nephews), Fred Henderson, Glen Farrow, Frank Stapleton and Ross Brown. Beautiful floral tributes were received from Eldorado Nuclear Ltd,, Orono Towing and Kendal Ball Team, Peterborough Peterborough Police and Fellow Officers, B. Platoon, St. Saviour's Church, Newcastle Post Office and Classic Flowers. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Cemetery, Newtonville. ALEXANDER(ALEX) ' GRANT SYME Born at Lochgelly, Fife- shire, Scotland, and educated in Scotland, Alexander (Alex) Grant Syme, aged 69, passed away on Wednesday, September September 1st, 1982, in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. He had been ill five weeks. The son of Mr. James and the late Jean Syme, he was married to Helen Boyer on December 26th, 1945. He had resided at 40 Nelson Street, Bowmanville, for 24 years. Retiring five years ago from General Motors, Oshawa, where he had been employed for 22 years in maintenance, he had also previously farmed 150 acres at Centreville, New Brunswick for 10 years. A member of the United Free Church, Scotland, now Anglican, he was also a member member of Branch 178, Royal Canadian Legion, and of the U.A.W., 222, Oshawa. During the war, Pte Cr 19007 spent five years, 11 months and nine days in Africa, Italy, England and Europe, in the Carleton and York Regiment, 1st division, 3rd brigade. He lost his hearing from effects of war. When he came to Canada at the age of 15, he made his home with a very special family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eastabrooks, of Hartland, New Brunswick. ; Left to mourn his passing are his wife, and family, Cheryl (Mrs. Ted Cornish); Bowmanville; Jean, Whitby; James, Oshawa; Marlene; Bowmanville; Janet (Mrs. Ken Martin), Calgary; Rex,' Toronto, six grandchildren, two brothers Louis, Allan, several nieces and nephews,' Scotland. Funeral services were held on Saturday, with the Reverend Reverend Alan Haldenby offlciatii at the Morris Funeral Chap Mrs. J. Albert Cole presided at the chapel organ. Pallbearers were Messrs. Hanc Bons, Lloyd Kemp, Mil- ton Paterson, Maxwell Morri- sey, Billy Rogers and Joe Eastabrooks. Floral tokens were received in his memory from Cadbury Chocolate, Whitby, Owen Tree Bros., Oshawa, D'Annee Flowers, Calgary, Blue Label Beverages, Calgary, Clerks and Management Station 2, Toronto Postal Clerks, and U.A.W., 222. Interment Bowmanville: Cemetery. 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