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10 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, June 25, 1986 Section Two Happy Birthday Boy 4 by Nettie Aiken Your correspondent hopes that all you lucky fathers had a very special Father's Day Sunday last week. The men are always a treasure in the hearts of their wives, whether they are actually fathers or not. Just to start off with, a couple of news items from Cliff and Gwen Curtis. They were well pleased with their auction on Saturday, ■ June 14th. Also, Mrs. Merita Willis is feeling much better now, for which we are thankful. Rev. Heather Smith's topic on Sunday, June 15th, both with the children and in her. sermon, had to do with the Holy Spirit. Since' she was- unable to preach on Pentecost' Sunday, she wanted to share some thoughts with us concerning concerning this important event in the church calendar year. Wind, fire, breath, water, sponge, dove and tongues are all symbols of the Holy Spirit. We will receive gifts after the Spirit has dwelling in our hearts. You are reminded that Pontypool United Church, as well as Bethany United Church, will be open for services services of worship throughout the summer months. Members Members of both congregations are taking leadership for the Sundays Sundays that Rev. Heather Smith is on vacation. Eileen and Harold Moore have been having a three- week visit here of friends from Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Leiuwe Koopmans and their son, Erik. Roy Gaynor is building a new licensed dining lounge in the village. Watch for opening notices in the next few months. The Pontypool Residents Association has been quietly working away and will be putting out a newsletter shortly. They wish every one of their members happy holidays. See you in the fall. Red Cross swimming lessons lessons are starting July 1st. If interested, please call Melisande Neal at 277-2480. Mary and Bill Gilbank of Pinewood Crescent in the subdivision subdivision are happy to announce the birth of Timothy Paul in Bowmanville Hospital on May 16th. Timothy's birth weight was 7 lbs. 7 oz., a nice healthy start. Now I guess it is a case for you two of "My Three Sons". Please continue to remember remember in your prayers those whom you know to be ill. Let me know if you wish me to make mention of them specifically in this column. Timm and Gisela Reefke enjoyed a visit on the 14th and 15th of June from Chris and John Simon from Rochester,' in Canada to attend the graduation of their daughter, Helen (see picture and writeup writeup elsewhere in this paper). The results of the Manvers Men's Lobb Ball games on Sunday, June 15th are as follows: follows: Outlaws over Night Hawks, 11-9; No-Stars over Diamond Drillers -19-6; Evergreens Evergreens over Pinewood, 29-19; Kinsmen over Titans, 12-1. Next games are on Sunday, •June 22nd. 4:00 p;tn'. : '-",-' 'Diamond Drillers vs. Titans; 5:30 p.m. - Night Hawks vs. Pinewood; 7:00 p.m. No-Stars vs. Kinsmen; 8:30 p.m. - Outlaws vs. Evergreens. Evergreens. Just an advance notice from our friends of the St. Thomas More Parish. The 2nd Diocesan Youth Rally will be held August 23rd, at the farm of Kevin Leahy in Douro. This is for all teenagers from Grade 8 and up. Transportation Transportation to be arranged. More details later. Mr. and Mrs. Hank Tenhaaf of R.R.2, Pontypool, have enjoyed the visit here of his brother, Paul, and his wife from Holland. Their guests returned home on Tuesday, June 24th. There was an excellent turnout at the Bingo on Wednesday, Wednesday, June 18th. Frank Stacey was once again at the machine, and did a first-class job of calling the numbers. The jackpot is bigger than ever, as the potential prize missed again. The games were mostly played to completion completion rapidly. We'll look forward forward to another evening in a week. On Thursday, June 19th, your correspondent and her husband enjoyed their monthly visit to my mother in Toronto, and there were a good number on the train for a comfortable ride into the city. There were among the passengers passengers from the Pontypool • Station, a couple of young women from Bethany. On Wednesday, June 18th, Bowmanville won over Pine- ridge Pagans by a score of 9-4. The gaine for Thursday, June 19th was rained out. "Flattery is like perfume; you are supposed to smell it, not swallow it." Pick Your Own Berries and Enjoy Them wruM i LMrs nuu , w . If# H W or , at v wWmè'ïi/ a ! V i Matthew John Elston celebrated his 1st birthday on May 21st, 1986. His parents, Brian and Suzanne Elston, gladly welcomed grandparents Elsie and Jack Elston of Bowmanville, and Violet Womersley of Scarborough, to the festivities. Also joining in the fun were Uncle John and Aunt Nanci Womersley and family, Aunt Joanne and Uncle Chris German and family, Great Aunt Emmie, and Suzanne's godparents Phil and Marie Mattison. A good time was had by all. PONTYPOOL V' : '":ÎA v?:-A .v^r, y, ,v\ y 1 v v'# ;Wr - *• Junior Softball Champions from Central Public School The Central Public School in Bowmanville is the home of the Junior Softball Champions. "We defeated defeated a good team at Vincent Massey School in the play-offs, " said Coach Dale St. John. Pictured above from left to right are, front row, Chris Battams, Wade Putnam, Mike West, Karl Letten, Captain Chris Smith, Dan Vandermolen, Leigh MacArthur, Andrew Andrew Laing, SCott McGregor. Back row, Principal Mr. Monroe, Mark Whittaker, Scott Barmen, Scott Ilton, Corey Scott, Kenny Ryan, Jason Edmondson, Jason Mothersill, and Coach Dale St. John. ,'V : • *»■ V 1 ' ' ij ' TTz&fii ji Rotary Club Bids Farewell to Popular Exchange Student The Bowmanville Rotary Club had an opportunity to say farewell to two exchange students last week. Sonia Vidal, of San Sebastian, Spain, has spent almost almost a year in Bowmanville and will be returning home shortly. Cindy Holder, a grade 11 student at Courtice Secondary School, is this year's outgoing exchange student. She will be leaving later in the summer for an 11-month exchange,visit to Brest, on the Brittany coast of France. Cindy (left) and Sonia, are shown here with Ray Simser, President of the Bowmanville Rotary Club. Happenings from Yelverton and Area On Wednesday evening around 50 - 60 ladies congregated congregated at Yelverton Church Hall to honour bride-elect Miss Ann Kerr, younger daughter of Isabèl and Jack Kerr. She was assisted in the opening of the multitude- of gifts ( 4 large tables) by her sister Debbie. Ann expressed her appreciation for the many gifts and to those who arranged the evening with its decorations. A delicious lunch was served to conclude the evening. Ann is scheduled to marry Mr, Lloyd Hannah of Lindsay in the not too distant future. Yelverton's annual pork barbecue was considered a success with somewhat over 400 paid admissions. The weather proved very favourable following a morning of indecision. The crowd co-operated by Arriving in a steady stream from 4 o'clock onwards with very little waiting even at peak period. The porks chops and ribs were cooked deliciously by our local professional chefs. Tasty potato salads with hot brown beans supplemented supplemented with cole slaw and "apple sauce" provided an appetizing first course. For those with a sweet - tooth there was an unlimited array of mouth watering desserts - pies of every shape and size packed full of calories and whipped cream, layer cakes, tarts and other goodies. Special thanks to all those volunteers who gave so freely of their services; former residents, like ourU.C.W. past president Agnes and Allan Howe of Stouffville who dug in and helped our locals. Also a number of local folks who though not associated with our church made a worthy contribution contribution to the co-operative effort. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Robinson Robinson observed their 10th Wedding Wedding Anniversary this week with a family gathering at the Ray Robinson's. Laurie and Clare have had 10 reasonably productive marital years based on baseball baseball statistics - with 3 little Robinsons as additions to inherit the earth or a batting average of almost 300. Mandy and Quentin Robinson Robinson spent last weekend at Kemptville where Quentin returned to his Alma Mater to observe a Graduation Anniversary with fellow classmates. classmates. Also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Robinson at Metcalf. Father's Day was observed in our community as it no doubt was also. observed throughout the land by paying homage for 1 day to the high potentate of the clan - the big boss - not the mother superior but the next in line. Here at Malcona, no different than elsewhere, as 1 your scribe basked in the tem- T Printing Excellence • Business Cards • Envelopes • Letterheads • Invoices • Brochures • Programs • Draw Tickets • Booklets • Wedding Invitations • Raised Lettering Printing • Multi-color work • Business Forms • Web Offset Newspapers and Flyers • Rubber Stamps James Publishing Co. Ltd. -- Printing Professionals for 128 Years -- 62 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-3303 YWCA Offers Day Camp The Oshawa YWCA is again offering Junior and Senior Summer Day Camps in the Bowmanville and Orono Area for girls and boys 5-11 years. The Orono YW Day Camps will be held in the beautiful Orono Park and are held July 7-11 and July 14-18. In Bowmanville, Bowmanville, the YW Day Camps will be held in Bowmanville Memorial Park, July 21st-25, July 28 - August 1, August 5-8 and August 11-15, from 9:30 a.m, - 3:30 p.m. Under the direction of camp Director, Cathy Vanrenen, the Day Campers will have an opportunity to participate in water play, swimming, games, sports and special events. Many special days have been planned. Where else but the YW would you celebrate Halloween in July or hold a mini-Olympics. Special excursions are planned to include trips to the Peterborough Lift Locks, Pucks' Farm, Metro Zoo, Ontario Place, Black Creek Pioneer Village and Ontario Village. Day Camp Experience '86 is a life long experience, the Oshawa YWCA has been in the camping business since 1945 helping to develop new friendships, friendships, special skills and shared experiences. For fur-' ther information and preregistration, preregistration, telephone the Bowmanville YW office, 80 King St. W. porary glory of his elevated position as "King of the day". A morning of golf with our favourite son was followed by a family gathering'with all in attendance - Mr. and Mrs. Marti Malcolm and Dionne of , Omemee; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fick and Molson; Mona Malcolm Malcolm of Ajax; and Ronnie Sharman of Lindsay. We likewise likewise appreciated the presence (and "presents") of all involved. Belated congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNabb of Fenelon area and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Brown of Lindsay all of whom observed their 40th Anniversary with large gatherings of friends and relatives on Saturday evening, relatives on Saturday evening, June 14th at Lindsay Armouries and Fenelon Twsp. Hall respectively. Both functions functions were well attended to observe the auspicious occasions. Sorry to learn of the passing of a former Clerk-Treasurer and Administrator of the United Counties of Northumberland Northumberland and Durham this week in the person of Mr. Ken Symonds of Port Hope. During our term as Wardens of the United Counties we had the opportunity to work very closely with Ken and to learn to appreciate his ability, efficiency and dedication to the Counties. At that time he accompanied this almost impossible task with only 2 likewise hard working and dedicated assistants. 623-3664. I* MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY g S i g' I - IÏÏIITJ7J JL, g Q % g Q <2 k v • m IWl: ., MIDWAY MOTORS 1300 Dundas St, E„ Whitby 668-6828 DURHAM REGION'S No. 11MPORT TRUCK DEALER 1 3 5 ■S3 ■wêËmmmmmmmms Strawberries are yours for the picking right now at Fred's Fruit Market in Orono where you can buy the luscious fruit from the stand or harvest your own. Pictured here with samples of this year's superb crop are (left to right) Debbie, Fred, and Lily Obrist. by Catherine Denny If luscious, ripe, red berries berries don't excite you then you'd best stay clear of Fred's Fruit Market where the fields are overflowing with them. "It's a really good crop this year," explained Fred Obrist, owner of the popular popular family business. Most of the thanks for that can go to Mother Nature who gave the local strawberry farmers farmers much of the rain they needed to make this year's harvest a success. "All we need now is some nice hot weather," added Fred's wife Lily, who also makes herself useful around the busy fruit market. market. "We need warm, sunny days to keep the different varieties of strawberries growing." Most of the local pick- your-own pros know Fred's for their quality strain of berries and their huge six- acre lot where a finicky strawberry picker can re ally look around, "We've had pick-your- own fields for about 15 years now," said Mr. Obrist who first opened the stand 20 years ago. "People love to come out and get their own berries...the prices are reasonable and they know what they're buying." Most of the summer customers customers at Fred's Fruit Market, Market, located just off Hwy. #115 in Orono, are travellers travellers heading north for their vacation. The regular customers customers come anywhere from Toronto to Lindsay. "Some of our customers have been coming to us since we opened in 1955," said Lily. Of course, strawberries are just one of eight delicious delicious and quality crops that Fred sells year-round. The biggest seller being apples. "We stock apples, pears, strawberries, sweet corn, pumpkins, squash, and a few other crops," said the ..Orono' resident, who runs the operation with his two sons. "Our main production is apples and pears." Mr. Obrist went on to add that the apples remain fresh throughout the year because they are stored in a controlled atmosphere which keeps them lasting as crisp and juicy as the day they were harvested. Canada's trees are no match for WILDFIRE PREVENT FOREST FIRES Thank You for Y our Support ! Courtice North P.S. Jamieson Tire Dr. G.Kotack Cafeteria Staff (C.S.S.) Courtice West P.S. Cheshire Home Taunton Road Animal Hospital Bowmanville Memorial Hospital (Nursing) Knox Christian School Royal Bank (Bi Way Mall) City Snippers Sears Bowmanville Nursery School Oshawa General Hospital - Speech/Language Dept. - Accounting - Laboratory Enniskillen P.S. Edna Thompson Day Care Durham Building Supplies Bev's Floral Creations Rogers - Child Find Cable TV P.I. Tool Ltd. Port Darlington Marina Children's Place Day Care Holiday Inn Courtice Auto Parts Woodley's Sawmill Andy's Garage Terry's Engine Centre Frontenac Youth Services Roy Nichols Motors Town of Newcastle - Public Works Dept. - Treasury Dept. Courtice Coffee Shop P.K. Welding Mitchell's Corners P.S. Heavy Haulers Restaurant Whitby Psychiatric Hospital Maplewood Pre-School Maple Grove P.S. John's Service Centre Custodial Staff (C.S.S.) Oshawa Clinic (Lab) Bob's Towing General Office (C.S.S.) Teaching Staff (C.S.S.) The Students and Staff of Courtice Secondary School express their appreciation to all the employers who provided work experience opportunities during this school year. Courtice Secondary School COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Barbara Northcy MAURICE WICKS Garth Gilpin Program Co-ordinators R.R. 3 BOWMANVILLE ONTARIO. L1C 3K4 728-5146