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i / ! 1 Sisters Reunited after 60 Years Happily reunited after 61 years of separation. Blackstock resident Winnie BSdlow (right) gives her sister Rhona DaSilva an affectionate hug. by Diane Pickett It was more than 60 years ago when three-year-old Winnie was left with an Aunt and Uncle in Trinidad, as her mother and five-year-old sister Rhona sailed back to their home on St. Vincent without her. Winnie and Rhona's mother was going blind, so she kept the older daughter with her to help when her sight was completely gone. 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Front St. at Evans Whitby, Ontario LIN 6A9 Belleville, Ontario 416-668-3192 , 613-966-8899 THE WALLPAPER CENTRE "DURHAM REGION'S FIRST AND LARGEST DISCOUNT WALLPAPER SUPERMARKET" SUMMER "CLEAN-UP" SALE! AND THE MAGIC WORD IS Nestleton - Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 18, 1985 11 Oldtimers Tournament to Benefit Hospital And the whole family together: seated, Rhona tineit, Lisa Mertineit, and Winnie and Rhona's DaSilva, Gunther Mertineit Jr., and Winnifred cousin Albertina Quintero. Bedlow; standing, Gunther Mertineit, Judith Mer- sister was often in her thoughts, the years slipped by without any contact or correspondence. Meanwhile, Winnie made her home in Trinidad and raised three children of her own. Likewise, she often intended intended to get in touch with the sister she had never really really known, but time passed without any communication, communication, Her only daughter Judith moved to Canada 18 years ago and Winnie followed followed a year later. A couple of years ago, through a Toronto cousin, Winnie discovered that Rhona had daughters who live in New York and when it was found that Rhona would be coming to see her daughters and grandchildren grandchildren this fall, the long awaited reunion was planned. planned. Neither sister ever imagined imagined that they would see one another again so far away from home. But on September 8th, 1985, Judith and her husband Gunther Mertineit drove Winnie from, their home south of Blackstock to Queens, New York, for a reunion with her sister after a separation of 61 years. Rhona is staying at the Mertineit's for about a month before returning to the U.S., and she hopes to return for Christmas. Even that might not be long enough for the two sisters to catch up on 60 years of family news and gossip! Through Rhona's related experiences, Winnie has grown to know their mother, and is now determined to visit her,birthplace on St. Vincent and her mother's grave. Happily, Judith Mertineit has already begun to organize organize a reunion of the whole family on St. Vincent in two years time. And it will certainly take that long to set up: Rhona alone has 12 children, 51 grandchildren grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren! great-grandchildren! But Rhona and Winnie, much as they look forward to seeing the whole family together, have seen their lifetime dream fulfilled. Editor's Letter R.R.3, Newcastle, Ontario, September 15,1985 Dear Mr. James: The Goodyear parade was obviously the result of much planning and much cooperation. cooperation. The float presented by you and your staff was a real "diamond" in an exquisite "setting" of polished beauty. Congratulations for adding the bit of variety by way of costume and the history of your newpaper, Yours sincerely, (Miss) E. Dorrene Powell Shaw - Prebette A very lovely lawn wedding was held at the home of Lee and Flora Shaw, Nestleton, dn Saturday afternoon when their son Brian Shaw and Frankie Prebette of North Carolina, USA, were united in holy matrimony with Rev. Fred Swann officiating at the ceremony.' The maid of honour was Diane Wilson of Peterborough, Peterborough, and the best man - Gary Harris of Toronto. A tape of the Wedding March was used used for the music. All the family were able to attend attend with the exception of daughter Brenda who lives in Western Canada. Approximately 30 guests were present for the event. A delicious buffet supper was enjoyed after the ceremony. The bride and groom are both truck drivers - working for the same Toronto Company. On Sunday evening they went back to work. We do, admire Brian and Frankie - and extend very best wishes to them for a wonderful life together. Social News Gail Malcolm, Port Perry, was a.Saturday overnight guest with her parents Lawrence and Gwen Malcolm, Nestleton. Stanley Malcolm, Port Perry, was a Sunday guest. It was nice to welcome them at church on Sunday. Sunday. Laina Malcolm, Jove and Le ta Michelle, îSste makers September • Back-to-school time means having nutritious macks on hand for youngsters youngsters returning from school. Fresh 'h ( Fruity Pops make use of the abrihdancc "5f freshly harvested fruits. ' Combine 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine, 16 cup sugar; stir in I cup unsweetened unsweetened fruit juice which has been heated to boiling, until gelatine is dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon tablespoon lemon juice and 1 cup pu reed fresh fruit or berries. Pour into small paper cups; freeze, inserting wooden popsicle sticks when partially partially frozen. • Fresh vegetable sticks make great after-school snacks, especially when served with an easy to prepare prepare dip made with 2 envelopes envelopes Lipton Onion Cup-a- Soupand 1 cup sour cream or yogurt. For variety, add 1 teaspoon teaspoon ground ginger OR 1 cup each of finely chopped green pepper and tomato plus 2 teaspoons chili powder. • Summer's sun may be less intense, but September is sure to bring hot muggy weather. This Sangria cup is a perfect refreshment for such days. In a teapot, pour 1 Zi cups boiling water over 5 Lipton Flo-Thru Tea Bags; brew 5 minutes, remove bags and chill. Add 3 cups cranberry cranberry juice cocktail, 1/2 lemon, sliced, and 2 cups sliced fresh fruit; chill. Just before serving, add 1 cup chilled ginger ale or soda water. Serve over ice. • Create an outer space creature sandwich for back to school lunches. 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A ID I if LM mu nun a ma-071* / Eleanor Dammit, Gnylo Windsor, Doug Jnmos, Nosln Akoy 24 King St. East, Bowmanville 623-4406 Ajax, were Saturday visitors. Neta Fish held a celebration of four birthdays birthdays on Sunday afternoon afternoon - daughter Audrey Leishman and sons, Michael and Jamie Reaboro and Vicki Bannister Bannister of Peterborough a grandaughter. All in September! Best Wishes to all these celebrants from this area. Neta had 17 for evening dinner. Her family were getting the fall work in the garden all cleaned up and-cut the grass as.welL We commend her wonderful jamily! Guests at the Cawker farm this past week were Arthur and Carroll Cawkei of Sudbury (overnight guests) and Alan and Eleanor Cawker and gran- daugher Jessica Danielle Kitchen, of Oshawa (4 months old). Durham Region Horseback Riding re - Handicapped The ,Ride-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 21,1965, from Hoskin Stables in Blackstock. Trophies will be àwarded to the individual individual rider with the highest earnings, to the Group or Stable with the highest earning, and to Jerry Dost (left) and Mike Doyle (right) present Memorial Hospital's executive executive director, Richard Elston with complimentary tickets to the upcoming Oldtimers Tournament in Newcastle. Twelve teams will be attending the November 8 and 9 competition and the event will conclude with a dance. All proceeds will go to the Memorial Hospital redevelopment fund. the first and second place Junior highest earnings. Lunch will be provided. For further information contact one of the following following before Sept. 18,1965. HOSKIN Stables...Black- stock..Ph. 986-5558 or Moyre Pudleiner...Brooklin..P- h.655-3174. Get Well Dave Vivian of Nestleton village has been in Oshawa General Hospital receiving therapy for the past few weeks - since he had surgery in July. He is seeing a Neurogolist this coming week. 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