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24 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvilte. July 5. 1989 Bowmanville Museum Celebrates Canada's 122nd Birthday in Style Elizabethville Couple Celebrate 60th Anniversary jama an i Bi i't WMwaaa i X v Henry and Edna Thick- son have seen GO years of mairiage together and are still going strong. On June 24, the couple gathered with their friends and family at the United Church Hall in Garden Hill to celebrate the day Edna Mercer and Henry Thickson made the trek to the parsonage parsonage in Canton. On that day in 1929, the minister at the parsonage performed the marriage while his wife acted as the witness to the happy event. During the early years together, together, Henry's job with the The party to celebrate Canada's 122nd birthday attracted attracted a huge family crowd to the Museum grounds in Bowmanville Saturday afternoon. There, they chomped on hot dogs supplied free by Dykstra's Delicatessen, Delicatessen, the youngsters had their faces painted, a versatile band provided toe tapping music. Later, special special birthday balloons were distributed, the winner of the jelly beans contest was honored and the volunteers volunteers in charge of the affair were able to relax. All in all, it was a great day. Here are some photos. Church Services Resume in September Wesleyville N ews by E. Barrowclough Arnold and Harold Austin, Austin, Archie Ford and Ken Dinner returned last Tuesday Tuesday from a happy trip to their favourite fishing area in Temagami. Weather was O.K. and fish biting satisfactorily. satisfactorily. Hazel Irwin returned last week from a visit to Alberta and reports that farmers there are more optimistic about crops than tor some years. On Thursday, Orald Ford joined others on a bus trip to Orillia and surrounding area, and she accompanied Verna and Truman Austin on a bus trip to Toronto Zoo, on Monday 19th. There were about 30 on the bus and all enjoyed the many features of the zoo, including the train ride. On Sunday afternoon, June 25, the Tufford family enjoyed a family reunion at Cedar Park, north of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. There seems to be plenty of moisture in the ground now for even at this time of year the sump runs occasionally. occasionally. This it did not do all winter, which was a sure sign, for this location, that the water table was too low. Some fields were too wet to be seeded, so will lie idle this summer. Those attending the Garden Garden Hill strawberry festival on Wednesday 21st, report a good crowd and the usual wonderful meal. Among those attending were Harold and Vema Austin, and some of the Kellogg family. Those who braved the heat of Sunday afternoon to attend the rug display at Dorothy's House were well rewarded. This Northumberland Northumberland rug hooking group had many beautiful samples to show, many of original design design and all well done and attractive. The ladies present demonstrated the work done, and materials used. The result is a useful item made, that, also is a work of art. Museum workers workers on hand were Marion Nichols and Mary Gardiner. The final regular indoor church service till September, September, was held at Welcome on Sunday, June 25 with Reverend Reverend W. Sedgwick in charge. The topic of his sermon sermon was "Sometimes God speaks quietly," and the scripture lessons told the story of Elijah's dramatic victory over the gods of Baal. Even great prophet as he. was, Jezebel's threats niadé'hifn' go'into hiding, til God's demand of "what doest thou here, Elijah?, restored restored his trust again. Read the story in first Kings, 18 and 19. Communion was shared during the service with Reverend Sedgwick assisted assisted by Lloyd and Mary Kellogg, Lavem Farrow, John Groeneveld, George Tufford and Glen Thompson. Instead of the usual anthem the choir and congregation sang two hymns from "Songs for a gospel people", Jesu, fill us with your love", and the lovely words and music of "Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness", led by Stephen Sword. The offering was received received by Clarence Nichols and Allan Osborne. The church was lovely with flowers, flowers, orange blossom, deep red Sweet William, snap dragons and mums. Reverend Reverend Sedgwick expressed the appreciation of all for the constant service of flowers and the dedication of the choir throughout the year. The Lord's prayer was sung with a special arrangement and choir sang a very beautiful beautiful benediction hymn. Marilyn Marilyn McHolm greeted the congregation at the door. Reverend Sedgwick will be on holidays the next few weeks and service on Sunday, Sunday, July 2, will be at Bowman's Bowman's Woods, long known as the cathedral among the pines, with Dr. Mac Freeman Freeman guest minister. There were so many twinkling lights in the air on Saturday night, it seemed there must have been fall out from the fireworks show in Toronto, but they were the usual fireflies of a June night. June 27, 1939: People of this community gathered at the church to bid farewell to Margaret Hill, after two and a half years of teaching here. She was presented. with gifts from Young Peoples, Peoples, Sunday School, and a dinner set of dishes by the friends here. Clarence Nichols Nichols provided entertainment, railroad kept them moving from place to place. For six years, until 1935, ' their home was in Osaca. They moved when the train depot closed. From there, Henry went to work at the Campbellcroft depot where trains passed on their way to Peterborough. Peterborough. While in Campbellcroft, Henry's duties changed to maintenance of the railway when he was promoted to section foreman from section man. Eventually, the Campbellcroft Campbellcroft station closed down and Henry began working on sections of rail from Belleville to Scarborough, travelling much of the time away from home. By now, the .Thicksons had settled down in Eliza- bethville, in a home which they live in today. For 41 years, Henry worked with the railroad while Edna spent her time raising their five daughters and doing work with community community organizations such Careers Highlighted In Workshop] At Guelph Are you a 4-H member? Are you 15 to 17 years old? Are you interested in learning about career opportunities? opportunities? If your answer is "Yes, Yes, Yes," then you are invited invited to apply to the University University of Guelph's summer career career workshop for 4-H members. The Ontario Agricultural College has invited 4-H members from each county in Ontario to spend two days on the Guelph campus, August August 1-2, for "Careermania." You could be part of this group of 4-H members who 'will he learning how to set career goals and assess your strengths and abilities. You'll learn about some of the exciting, non-traditional careers that are available and the educational paths that lead to them. You'll take part in a career career fair, find out how to explore explore new careers and learn about the transition from home life to university to career. career. All 4-H'ers will stay in residence and will attend a barbecue and an indoor beach party. Enrolment is limited, so if you're interested, contact the Rural Organization Service Service specialist in your county today. There is a $15 registration ' fee to cover the cost of accommodation and meals. The deadline is July 8. as the United Church Women. Women. Later, her involvement with the Association of Countiy Women of the World took her to different parts of the world where she witnessed the results of the projects undertaken locally by the Women's Institute. Africa, Australia and Ireland Ireland are just a few of the places she has seen. In 1936 she became a weekly columnist for the Port Hope Times, writing about the social goings-on in Elizabethville. Later, when the Port Hope Evening Guide took over the Times, her column was reinstated and began appearing in The Canadian Statesman. Her writing has kept local local residents informed of area happenings for over 50 years. At their anniversary celebrations celebrations on June 24, the couple received congratulatory congratulatory messages from family and friends and from dignitaries dignitaries as well. Among those sending messages were Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Governor General Sauve, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Premier Premier David Peterson. Garden Hill United Church was the setting for a 60th wedding anniversary celebration celebration on June 24th, with the honored guests, Edna and Henry Thickson, the recipients recipients of many gifts and best wishes from family and friends. The popular couple took time out for this photograph. Hospitals Launch New Service for Trauma Patients A program to simplify the ferrai process by which ajor trauma, spinal cord jury, and bum patients •e currently referred to tecialized trauma centres. Toronto was launched fly 1. Sponsored by the On- rio Ministry of Health, the aw Integrated Trauma Pro- •am will eliminate multiple ills to individual emergen- ' departments to accept remis remis of trauma patients om more than 100 commu- ity hospitals. With the growing special- ation of trauma ana burn intres, increasing amounts ' patients are referred - of- n innundating already mr-burdened hospitals, he ITP will distribute in- iming patients among in- itutions and ensure an my and reliable means for iferring physicians in those immunities to send pa- ents to Toronto hospitals. fP Project Officers will give iroct physician contact ith Toronto centres, and ssist with arrangements >r bed space and trnnspor- ition of injured patients; in cluding the Air Ambulance services and paramedic crews. Conference communication communication along the full chain of referring physicians; transport transport services, and the trauma trauma team leaders in Toronto will support the most efficient efficient triage of trauma patients patients 24 hours a day. 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