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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 17 Jun 1987, p. 4

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\i The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. June 17.1!)H7 Flock of Flamingos Bring Birthday Greetings on Prospect St. PONTYPOOL Guides Receive All-Round Cords Apparently, the latest birthday gimmick or appeared on this lawn, along with a birthday method of congratulations showed up on Prospect message. They flew away later in the day. No doubt Street on Saturday when 40 pink flamingos the birthday celebrant was impressed. Two Houses Bite the Dust on King St. East i I Two houses on King St. E. were wrecked and transformed into piles of rubble last week, all in the name of progress as the property will be used for other non residential purposes, another step in the gradual conversion of the area. ? K ' } s" ' > ' : ■ ■ . ■ i '•(•at» : i J : i : : : . ( . VJ %J % ' -,\i; i IF YOUR PRINTS DON'T BEAR THESE MARKS, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE BEST PROCESSING BY WITH KODAK MATERIALS. YOU CAN'T GET BETTER PHOTO FINISHING. Obituary WILLIAM R.K. SELLERS [BILL] Citizens of the area were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of William R. K. Sellers (Bill), aged 49, in Memorial Hospital, Bowman- ville, Thursday, May 28, 1987, due to a heart attack. A resident of Bowmanville at 30 Hunt Street, his entire life, he was born and educated here, and was the son of Thomas and Lillian Sellers. He was married to June Quinney, June 29, 1955. Self-employed in his own business, "Bill Seller's Carpentry", he had previously been employed at Goodyear for 20 years. Left to mourn his passing are his wife June, sons Rodney, Dean and Scott, a daughter Lori McGill, eight grandchildren, six sisters Edith Hughes, Margaret Anderson, Grace Jacques, Dorothy Sayer, Louise Lyle and Barbara Johnston, five brothers George, Tom, Gord, Mell and Ray. The Reverend Ed Schamerhorn officiated at the funeral services held on Saturday, at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Luxton, George Mutton, Les Piper, Keith Robinson, Howard Bromell, Albert Elli and Bob Konapacki. • Beautiful floral tributes were received in his memory from Durham Building Supplies, Mutton Masonry, Partner Plumbing, Ccdardale Iron, Local No. 74, Town of Newcastle Council and Staff, United Rubber Workers Local 834, Goodyear Dept. 2711-2720- 2721. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Now a report from one member of the Grandview Home and School Association Association regarding Saturday's Flea Market: "The day was highly successful. We earned enough money to be able to purchase uniforms for our school teams. The executive would like to thank very sincerely all those companies and individuals individuals who so kindly donated donated goods and their time on that day to help us achieve our goal.'" The draws for the donated donated draw prizes at the Manvers Arts and Crafts Show were won as follows: On Saturday, the mat was won by Barry Sytnyk; on Sunday by Barry Pickering; Shrub from Manetta's Nursery Nursery -- Wayne Smith of Bethany; Shrub from Fisher's Nursery -- Bryon Roblin of Pontypool; Grandview Gardens Gift Certificate -- Hazel Stinson of Pontypool. Thank you, everyone, for participating, and for those who donated door prizes. See you next year, hopefully. hopefully. More locally, there was an approximately 12-hour fun mixed 3-pitch tournament under the sponsorship of the Manvers Merchant Ladies' Association in Pontypool Pontypool Park, with eight teams participating. The sympathy of the community community goes to the Trick family on the death of Albert Albert Trick of Oshawa, who was killed in a car accident on Thursday, June 4. The funeral and burial in Pontypool Pontypool Cemetery took place on Monday, June 8. Arrangements Arrangements were made by Armstrong's Funeral Home, Oshawa. The funeral of Mr. Amos Ross, grandfather of Christine Christine Van De Velde and Dawn Marie Seburn took place on May 19, and not May 29, as erroneously printed in the Statesman column of June 3. Sdrry about this. The column column is usually very accurate. accurate. The results of. the Lob Ball for June 7 are: Evergreens Evergreens over No-Stars, 15-8; Rainout, to be played June 28th at 1:00 p.m. Brandt- Stewart vs Nighthawks; Titans over Pinewood, 13-6; Rainout, to be played June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Kinsmen vs.' Centre Field. Next games, June ifci.jA ! ; p:m.? -Brandt- Stewai't, Fleet, vs.No-Stars; 5:30 ip. in. ' Evergreens vs. Centre Field; 7 i p.m. Kinsmen vs. Titans; 8:30 p.mi Pinewood vs. Night Havvks. In Orono there is going to be an auction of Antiques, Art and Crafts, on Friday, June 26, at the Orono Showcase, Showcase, 7 p.m. located at Church and Park Streets, behind the Town Hall. At time of writing, Tuesday, Tuesday, June 9, your correspondent correspondent received word from the Toronto Western Hospital Hospital explaining the chain of events that led to the cancellation cancellation of my heart study test. It is gratifying that someone else has been helped, even though one is not told who it is. Perhaps this is the way the family of • a transplant donor feels, although although few ever have to experience experience that! i I had the privilege later on Tuesday, of putting my signature on Barry Titus' cast. I am sure it gives him some interesting study from time to time. A little harder to write on than an autograph autograph book. Low rates make state Farm homeowners Insurance a good buy. Our service makes II even belter. Call me. Dirk Brinkman Scugog Street Bowmanville 623-3621 i 1 ' "li s» 0!f Kg»! ÜTQH SHIMAM /'■ a-' MOIBUO , t:\iib;; Æ : YHW : lDOYOrr's oHMitiitr/vuS ,.W uiv/i : . ,'ki <• ./."i HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE BB5Ê Main St., Orono MtSSm 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer 983-5767 Nolda Dawson 623-4835 Now for our monthly' fire message from Bob Reeson. "In answer to inquiries regarding a medical emergency, we ask that you contact Lindsay and District District Ambulance Services. The phone number is 324- 7100. They assess the call, and if we arc needed, we arc called in forassistancc. In case some residents of Manvers haven't heard or have not received their tax bills, the Fire Department emergency phone number has been changed. The new number is 277-2121. If you have received your tax bill, you should have the new phone stickers, showing the new number. Please use the stickers, and apply them to your phone. In an emergency, seconds can save someone you love. ■ Another reminder about our upcoming Lob Ball Tournament, July 17,18 and 19. Saturday should be exciting, exciting, as we will be holding a pig roast. Come out and join in a weekend full of good baseball and food. The proceeds from this tournament, as with all other tournaments, goes towards towards the purchase of fire fighting equipment and training for Department personnel. Drop down and" say hello. We're looking forward forward to seeing many new faces. Your correspondent wishes to correct a false impression impression made last week regarding regarding Rev. Heather Smith's holidays. She will be taking two weeks holidays holidays in July and one in August. August. The rest of the summer she will be available if need arises. Both churches will remain open througout the summer. If you are in town, you are welcome to attend. Bringyour guests with you. The Bethany Women's Institute Institute Draw results were as follows: 1. Hand-made quilt --Tammy Smelt ofBethany. 2. Quilted Hoop -- Maria Mostovy of Janetville. 3. Clown Air Freshener -- Ann While of Pontypool. All the major villages of the Township were represented. represented. We hope you enjoy your articles. The Pontypool Resident's Association has been revived revived and reorganized. The new executive committee consists of the following: Rick Comrie --• President; Starr Wilkes -- Secretary; Julia Glasbergen -- Treasurer; Treasurer; and the following people to act as Vice Presidents: Presidents: Kelly Craig, Glenda Whyatt, Judy Shonbgcjt, Lorinda Bryons, Bill fill- bank, Ann White, Beverly Hogan. The Secretary would like to mention that all are welcome in the Pontypool Pontypool area to join and take part in our meetings. For any information write- to Box 323, Pontypool On Saturday, May 23, our District Beaveree was held at Pontypool Park. There was around 300 Beavers, Leaders and Helpers. Even though the weather didn't co-operate, the Beavers had fun. Our theme this year was Dinosaurs and we call it Caveman Capers. Our activities were Pebble's Pebble's Maze, Rock Painting, Pin the tail on Tyrannosaurus Tyrannosaurus Rex, Flintstone Lanes, Lava Walk, Slabmin- ton, Flight of Pteradon, Feed the Hungry Dino, Pipecleanasaurus, Wiggly Dino Eggs. We would like to say thanks again to our Group Committee: Chairman Dave Van De Velde and Scout Leader, Larry Evans, Scouts Scouts . Mark ■ Evans, David Tink, Darcy Van De Velde, Jeff Willson for cooking our hot dogs for our lunch and to all parents that helped All-Round Girl Guide Cords were presented last week to Julie Ilccs and Tisha Harrison, of the 1st Bowmanville Company. The recipients are shown here with their parents. From left are: Christine, Wayne, and Tisha Harrison and Rosemary, Rosemary, Julie, and Aubrey Rees. The presentation ceremonies took place Wednesday, Wednesday, June 10, at St. John's Church. out as well. On Tuesday, May 26, Beavers Beavers had a Pot Luck Supper to finish off the year. We were very pleased to hand out 25 thank-you certificates certificates to parents that helped out over the year. The Beavers Beavers received their Trees For Canada and Beaveree Crest and our Keeo received received a certificate. All Beavers received a gift and also the ten Beavers that went up to Cubs received a little plaque. And all leaders leaders received a little gift as well. There were 43 attending the Bingo at the Community Centre on Wednesday, June 10. The jackpot of $150 went to Joan Jeffries. Most games went fast, with single winners." winners." The jackpot returns to $50.00 in 50 numbers at the next Bingo night, June 24th. Starting July 1, for the sum mer months of July and August, August, Bingo will be played every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. There arc many things happening at Grandview School. It is your correspondent's correspondent's hope to have a final report before the close of the term. "Having the right to say what you please does not always always give you the courage to say it." Come in and get your FREE Summer Pass* for Discount Movie Rentals and FREE Movie Bonuses! NOW ON SPECIAL!!! • No Time Limits • New Releases Included • Rent Anytime 50 Movie Rentals Pre-Paid for $65.00 ONLY $1.30 rental 100 Movie Rentals Pre-Paid for $125.00 ONLY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• $1.25 rental • Buy Now -- Save for the winter or have a ball this summer. Offer expires June 30th, 1987 *Muv lw used ill imv lime ■ includes new releases Alfie's Videos & Books 59 King Street West Bowmanville Telephone 623-5897 °/c PIERRE CARDIN' Long Sleeve Dress Shirts FOR FATHER'S DAY! on sale now at the BAY OSHAWA the $?ay Batsons B.iy CEompany

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