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\ Residents Enjoy Buckhorn Art Festival Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 28,1991 9 Top Winners in Bowmanville Horticultural Society Show Yelverton News by H. Malcolm On the rood again has been the theme song of our Malconia inmates this week. Seldom if ever we turn down an opportunity to travel so this week we eagerly accepted accepted the invitation to join our in-laws Ray and Trews Wer- ry_ of Sudbury for a motor trip through Ontario and central U.S.A. and back home again. We crossed over at the Ivy League Bridge and pursued Highway 80 across New York, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania and via Toledo Michigan Michigan back to Sarnia and home. More boring details elsewhere on this in a later edition. During our absence we were sorrv to learn of the passing of Mrs. Ella Wright formerly of Janetville and more recently of Caressant Care in Lindsay. Ella and her late husband Melvin provided exemplary mail service to this area for many years. In her earlier years she was active in church and community events in the Janetville area. Deepest sympathy is extended to her son Levern and wife Nadine and family, her daughters, Doreen and Marion and Velma Velma and other close relatives in her passing. She will be fondly _ remembered by a wide circle of acquaintances in the Janetville area. Sony to hear that Mrs. Maijorie Dickson of Orono recently fell and broke her hip and is now a patient in Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson were very active in the art of dancing and seldom missed Church Service Held Outdoors Wesleyville News by E, Barrowclough (Intended for last week) For the eighth consecutive consecutive Sunday the congregation congregation of Hope township charge of the United Churcn were able to hold their service service out of doors. On Sunday morning August 18th they met at the home of Leon and Margaret Thompson. Beside his well cared for orchard and between the house and a high cedar hedge the congregation congregation was seated in shade or sun shine which ever they chose. The morning morning was beautiful with a gentle breeze, bright sunshine, sunshine, and the sky a delight to watch with the white fluffy fluffy clouds of every shape and size. In such a setting it is easy to feel a sense of worship worship before the service be gins. ^ Lloyd Kellogg wel- •essed îomp- ioyc corned all and expressed <pre appreciation to the The sons for the privilege of gathering there. Margaret had a previous commitment in Toronto and had thought she couldn't be present but she left there at a very early hour and was here in time to greet the congregation. Music Music for the service was provided provided by Stephen Swora at the electric organ. In place of the usual choir number he played several old favourites from the hymn book used before before the present hymnal and the appreciation for this was expressed in the usual way. Elizabethville News byE. Thickson Ken and Bertha Trew returned returned home from a week's holiday at Craigleith Provincial Provincial Park on Georgian Bay last week and reported a nice time. The Dorothy Strong Annual Annual senior's picnic was held on Wednesday at Bartholomew's Bartholomew's picnic grounds. An excellent excellent crowd attended. A bus load from Port, Hope. Port Hope and Hope Township Township Community Care had tickets made for a draw on ten prizes donated by Ba- tholomew's, bouquets of gladiolus. The tickets were handed out to the crowd and drawn for later in the program. program. Two gentlemen entertained entertained Us with violin, guitar and singing. After the program program hamburgs, hot dogs, salad and slaw were served, for dessert squares and cookies. There was fruit and drink suitable for diabetics. . Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and we wish to thank all who helped to make a successful day even the weather. On Thursday the seniors met as usual with average crowd. A surprise as most of them had been at Bartholomew's Bartholomew's the day before. Congratulations are extended extended to Karen and Greg Butterley on the birth of a daughter Emile Jean on August August 6th. Granddaughter for Bill and Kathy Cook, great granddaughter for Berneice Wheeler. Church services were held at Leon Thompson's on No. 2 highway. A good crowd attended. Mr. Kellogg welcomed welcomed the visitors and others others and announced next Sunday our last, service of the summer will be at Mr. and Mrs. Sickle's, Canton. Reverend Sedgwick followed and announced that another Baptismal service will be held next Sunday as some couldn't come to this service. Reverend Sedgwick opened the service. After the scriptures scriptures he called the couple to come forward and little Holly Holly Dawn daughter of John and Linda Irwin was christened christened and Mr. Thompson presented the . certificate. Reverend Sedgwick continued continued with more on the life of David. The Welcome ladies had the lunch. On Sunday afternoon Nancy Caron and Barbara Greer held a bridal shower for Jennifer Fairman at Bridgenorth. Many nice gifts were received. Jennifer and David Walker are being married next week. Marilyn and Don Whit- bred and E. Muldrew were at Sunnyside recently. Seniors pot luck will be next week 29th. Beryl DeKoker is flying home on Tuesday from Vancouver. Vancouver. Her friend was married married on Saturday last and she will be living in Vancouver. Vancouver. Beryl will be helping with our first fall Women's Institute meeting on August 27th, and back to teaching on the 2nd. Clarence and Betty Mercer, Mercer, Orley and Inez Mercer, Howard and Vivian Quan- trill and myself spent Sunday Sunday afternoon at William's Point on Lake Scugog with . Pearl and Elmer Elliott at their cottage. Irene Beatty, Bethanne Yarema, Doris and Andrew Gunby arrived home form Vancouver on Thursday after after spending a month with Irene's daughter Diane and Bill. While there they all went on a sight seeing trip for two weeks visiting many places, Jasper Park and many other sights. Bob and Ann Mercer and family attended the dinner on Sunday after the christening christening of Holly, on Sunday. Several families in the area are returning from holidays holidays this week or are already already home. Several attended the American baseball games when Paul Quantrill plays in either Syracruse or Rochester. Rochester. It is Rochester this week. Some have obtained Disc and can see the games on T.V. Reverend Sedgwick's sermon sermon continued the story of David and the dilemma in his life caused by his ignoring ignoring God's law. In spite of Absalom's Absalom's rebellion against his father, David suffered agony at his death. The offering was received by John Connelly, Connelly, George Tufford and Allin Osborne. There was a special part of the service when Holly Dawn, daughter of John and Linda Irwin, was baptized by Reverend Sedgwick and sisters Shannon Shannon and Sherry stood beside their parents for the christening. christening. Holly was welcomed into the church by elder Glen Thompson. The congregation congregation sang, "By cool Si- loam's Shady Rill" and stood to signify willingness to support support Holly as a member of the congregation. In the congregation congregation were her grandparents, grandparents, Carman and Barbara Barbara Irwin, her great grandmother Hazel Irwin and great aunt Thelma Earl. Far away visitors were welcomed, welcomed, Mary Walker from England who is visiting her mother Phyllis Symons and brother Peter; Elisabeth- Darby from Philadelphia who is visiting, Carman and Barbara Irwin. There was a delightful adoption party at the home of Andrew and Julie McColl in Pickering on Saturday August 17. Their son, Malcolm, Malcolm, was a very important part of the celebration of the adoption when Brian, Jason and Melissa, his half brothers brothers and sister were formally made part of the family, now six. Present were Andrew's grandmother, Mrs. Florence Reeve, his mother Mrs. Jane McColl, sister Bev and husband husband Willie Winn and sons Zachary and Bennett. As well there were relatives of both Andrew and Julie from Ottawa, Port Hope, Toronto, Markdale, Goderich, Hamilton Hamilton and' North Bay. There was a swimming pool for the delight of younger members, food for all and the delight of catching up on the doings of all the scattered families. . Occasions like this need no special entertainment. Just being together is happiness. Best wishes to the four children children and their parents. Margaret Robb returned home to Osgoode after spending the long weekend here. Carroll and June Nichols took daughter Gloria Young and granddaughters Allyson and Catherine home to Toronto Toronto on Sunday the 18th. Jim and Elsie (Schwarz) Porter of Fenelon Falls visited visited with Jane McColl during the past weekend. Laurel Nichols returned on Saturday the 17th from her first week at Quin-Mo- Lac camp and brought back enthusiastic reports of a wonderful week. Camp for her was all it was supposed to be - great. Dora and Clarence Nichols Nichols were in Westmeath to attend attend a wedding and a 95th birthday party for Dora's James Publishing Co. Ltd. 62 King St. W. 623-3303 Bowmanville man aunt, during the weekend. Miss Timm taught school for years in Toronto, one seems sure what the white butterflies are, that are fluttering everywhere. everywhere. If they all produce larvae next spring it would seem they would out number number the gypsy moth. Let's hope they nave been sent to prey on that leaf eater. On Friday evening August August 16th, the A.O.T.S. men's club of Hope pastoral charge of the United Church held their annual Corn Roast at Bowman's woods, the usual place. The corn was good and so was the fellowship. fellowship. There were about 50 present. a Saturday dance at the Islander Islander on Scugog Island. Her many friends join us in wishing her a speedy convalescence. convalescence. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Norris Norris and family of Ottawa were weekend guests of Dale and Nancy Stinson and attended attended their annual corn roast on Saturday evening - too bad it rained so hard. Although Although the past month or so has been excessively dry, the recent rains which dropped between 2 and 3 inches of welcome rain fall on the parched acreage in this particular area. A number of residents in this area enjoyed at least one day this week out at the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival Festival and as usual enjoyed the many artistic displays by celebrated artists. With so many attractive displays it was almost impossible to choose one versus another. Mrs. Jane Pyle and Mrs. Mona Malcolm - Sharman spent a couple of days this week visiting with friends in Sparta and enjoyed a side trip to St. Jacobs and other points of interest. Eileen and Howard Malcolm Malcolm with their granddaughter granddaughter Tara arrived home this week from a weeks holiday • in Rome, Italy. These women went home winners last Wednesday from the annual Bowmanville Horticultural Society Flower and Vegetable show at Trinity United Church. Emily Slute won prizes for the best flower arrangement arrangement and for the best house plant; Verna Robinson won trophies for having the most points in the show, for having the most points in vegetables and for the best vegetable specimen. Elaine Hutton also won first prize for having the best flower specimen. It's Coming in September... An Old Friend Watch for It ! A -J0 oÛH'r A The Canadian Statesman 62 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-3303 Since 1854, Your Neighbour, Business Partner and Friend