18 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 5,1992 Memories from Portugal Trip by Peter T. Sum A unit of Portugal's Public Security Police has reciprocated reciprocated a gesture of goodwill initialed initialed in mid-January by Staff Sergeant Sergeant Ed Forgcttc of 16 Division, Durham Regional Police. A resident of Courticc delivered delivered to Staff Sergeant Forgcttc Forgcttc in his office at the police station on Durham Regional Road 57 last week a package of police uniform paraphernalia paraphernalia originated from the Lagos unit of Portugal's national police police force. Lagos is a small historical city on the coast of Algarve in south Portugal about 280 kilometres kilometres south of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. The package was in exchange exchange for some Durham Regional Regional Police shoulder patches and badges the Courliccan had brought with him to Lagos where lie presented them to Mr. Antonio Hcnrique Correia Rio, the deputy chief of the Lagos Lagos police force on January 21. The shoulder patches and badges were collected a week previously by Staff Sergeant Forgcttc at the Courliccan's suggestion. The staff sergeant, in entrusting entrusting the shoulder patches and badges to the courier, insisted insisted that they were to be exchanged exchanged as a gesture of goodwill. goodwill. He initiated the gesture on the strength of an incident involving involving die resident from Courticc during a visit to Lagos Lagos last September. The tourist from Courticc, unable to find lodging in the small hours of that September morning when lie arrived in Lagos after fours hours of bus ride from Lisbon, turned to the local police for help. He suggested to the officers on duty at a police station that he be allowed to spend the predawn predawn hours in one of the station's station's holding cells. The officers weren't amused. They told him bluntly that he could cither go and flop down on a beach, which is about 300 metres away, or park his bones on a bench in any of the city's public squares. Instead, the tourist chose to undertake on foot an inspection of the core of the 21,500 hectare hectare city which is home to about 22,000 people.' The European says that the stop-overs will last up to 18 days to give participants the opportunity to meet local people people and get a taste of their lifestyle. lifestyle. "The participants will be chosen from applicants to The Route to Europe, an independent independent French organization set up to run the trip," says the weekly. weekly. The European quotes France Assclin, one of the three people planning the project, project, as saying that the participants' participants' "motivation" for the trip is the decisive factor. "They must be enthusiastic about discovering the ways of life in different countries," Assclin Assclin told the weekly. The newspaper says that "as far as possible the crews will represent the different countries countries in Europe." It doesn't say others outside Europe may not apply. "Children are a prerequisite on the voyage," The European quotes organizers as saying. It says: "The emphasis on a family holiday came from Hervé dc Bclloy, who spearheaded spearheaded the scheme. He crossed the Atlantic with his family three times. For him, it is vital that children discover other ways of life. "Families who would like to be considered for a place on the voyage should write, de- . scribing their family, maritime background and motivation, to: "The Route to Europe, 9 Val Fleury, Avenue de la Grande Thumine, 13090 Aix-en- Provence, France." A week later,'the Courtice- an was on a bus returning to Lisbon. Seated beside him was a well-dressed Portuguese gentleman gentleman of rather small stature. An amicable conversation ensued with the English- . speaking Portuguese showing great interest in matters concerning concerning North American police forces and the criminal elements elements they have to deal with. "May I, sir, ask what do you do for a living?" the Cour- ticcan asked of his fellow traveller. traveller. "I'm the deputy police chief of Lagos," replied Mr. Correia Rio. Sailing enthusiasts might be interested to know that they could apply to sail with their families more than 11,250 kilo- ONLY VALID WITH COUPON FOR a BUY 1 SUB - (foot long) SUB & COKE SPECIAL GET 1 FREE + 1 FREE COKE (equal or less value) ONE COUPON PER ORDER EXPIRES BIARCH 31/92 - DELIVERY AVAILABLE - 110 WAVERLYRD BOWMANVILLE Need To KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW ca.. COMMUNITY? El*? Sandra Yates 623-5873 Lynn Archambault 623-9775 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. Wedding Vows in Malcolm Family Enniskillen News metres across nine seas, calling at 30 ports in 25 European countries. The year-long voyage, in a flotilla of yachts, begins in September. Last week's edition of The European, received in Cour- tice, says the cruise, called Odyssey 1991, will be free of charge. All applicants "need to do is find sponsors for sporting regattas regattas to be held at the ports of call," says the weekly newspaper newspaper meant primarily for Europe. Europe. The voyage begins in Odessa, Odessa, in Ukraine, and ' ends in Saint Petersburg - formerly Leningrad -- in Russia via the Mediterranean, around the Atlantic Atlantic and North Sea coasts and up the Baltic Sea. Open House Planned for February 18 At Visual Arts Centre The Visual Arts Centre is pleased to announce Open House at the Mill, Tuesday February 18, 3 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. This is a hands-on experience, experience, where participants may register from a choice of eight workshops at one low price of five dollars. This year we are offering pottery, printmaking, silk painting, oil painting, watercolour, watercolour, photography, calligraphy, calligraphy, and fabric applique. Most materials are supplied, with a small surcharge for certain certain items. Instructors include Jane Dixon, Ruth Sedgewick, Per Matthews, Paul Livingston, Rowena Bridger, Maralynn Cherry, Tony Cooper, and Valerie Valerie Johnston, all of whom will be offering courses or workshops workshops at the Mill later in the season. This is a great opportunity to try something new without the initial expense which so often often accompanies new ventures. Treat your friends to an inexpensive inexpensive afternoon or evening at the centre; but be sure to register register your workshop choice by leaving a message at 623-5831. People planning to take both sessions ( 3-5 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m.) may wish to take part in our potluck supper from 5-7 p.m. Call the centre for additional additional information. The Visual Arts Centre is supported by the Membership, the Town of Newcastle, the Ontario Arts Council and the Ministry of Culture and Communications. Communications. Yelverton News by Harvey Malcolm Around 40 residents of our Yelverton and adjacent communities, communities, friends, relatives and neighbours attended the Ban- non-Malcolm nuptials held in Toronto on Saturday January 25th. The vows were taken at the Parish of the Transfiguration Transfiguration Church in Etobicoke with Father Paul Hcaly presiding. Mrs. Linda Pfoh presided with her usual efficiency and skill at the electric organ, a much larger version than any she had ever played before for the various musical selections that were part and parcel of the service. Ms. Lana Malcolm also sang three appropriate solos with her own guitar accompaniment, accompaniment, during the service and during the signing of the register. register. The bride, Candicci Eileen Malcolm, daughter of 1 Eileen and Howard Malcolm, was ra diant in her full length gown and was given in marriage by her dad. Candy's Matron of Honour was Sharon McMillan - a friend of long standing, and her bridesmaid was her niece Miss Tara Malcolm, daughter of Terry and Brenda Malcolm. The groom's best man was Jim Day - an associate in the horse racing profession and well known in Equcstrain circles as gold medalist equestrian and trainer for D. Samson farms. The ushers were Jim's brothers ■ Bert and Doug Bannons and Candy's nephew Todd Malcolm. Malcolm. Not being too conversant in the art of describing wedding wedding dress the best we can do . is say the whole bridal party were very attractively attired for this special occasion. Father Hcaly administered the vows with genuine sincerity sincerity coupled with an Irish wit that provided a welcome diversion diversion from the solemnity of the occasion. Following the wedding the 135 or so guests proceeded to the Vcrdala Place Banquet Hall at the intersection of Bloor and Dundas for the reception, dinner dinner and dance that followed. Mr. Danny Loiscllc was M.C. for the speeches at the wedding dinner. Danny is particularly particularly well know as the announcer announcer at the Woodbine racetrack racetrack and did his duties with a professional finesse. Those who contributed with their timely comments were Lou Coz -(close friend of groom), Howard and Terry Malcolm, Candy and Jim Bannon. The balance of the evening was quickly passed in dancing and ; socializing. The following a.m. all the out-of-town visitors who stayed over at the Valhalla Inn were invited back to Jim and Candy's home on Martingrovc Avenue for brunch and a social time. Guests from this area who attended included those from Peterborough, Omcincc; Janctvillc, Blackstock, Prince Albert, Mount Horcb and naturally naturally a contingent from Yelverton. Yelverton. All in all it was a dam good weekend and we extend congratulations congratulations and best wishes for a long an happily married life to Candy and Jim. The newlyweds left on Monday January 26 for a 3 week honeymoon honeymoon in Florida. It was a good job that the male guests did not observe Bobby Bums birthday on the most frigid day of the season by wearing their kilts. (We can guarantee if they had, more then their lips would have been blue)! Now wc look forward but not with great anticipation to the longest shortest month of the year - February. A month for the birds in our opinion. Which reminds us that our Cardinal Cardinal after a 2-day absence has again returned to our bird feeders. feeders. Wc have nicknamed him Mr. Lcgcrc for obvious reasons! reasons! by Betty Wright Your correspondent would like to be excused from writing my regular column due to the loss of my sister Gloria Muller, who has fought a losing battle against cancer for over three years. Gloria was spending a vacation vacation in Florida with her parents, parents, Edgar and Annie Wright and me, when she suddenly started to lose strength, she relumed relumed home by air and was admitted admitted into Oshawa General Hospital in the early Sunday morning hours. She passed away early Thursday morning. The funeral was held on Saturday, February February 1st at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Doug Warren, Warren, Hampton assisted by Rev. Bill Tadeja, Past Chaplain of Oshawa General Hospital and Rev. Bonnie Kelly, Minister of Enniskillen - Tyrone Churches. Eulogy was given by Gloria's niece Mrs. Melanie Axford Tu- rcck. Inspirational poems were read by Brent Clemens, nephew nephew of Gloria and Shirley Stain- ton, a close friend of the family.. family.. Lunch was served in Hampton Hampton C.E. wing with Hampton and Enniskillen ladies assisting. assisting. Office Moving The Trent Regional Office of The Arthritis Society is moving on Thursday, February- 6, 1992. Our new office at Faith Place, 44 William Street West, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1J9 is much bigger and better than our present location. We will be easily accessible to all on the street level. Wc are establishing a "Library" "Library" where you may read our literature, watch an educational video, view self-help aids or just talk about arthritis. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same. Phone:(416)434-7221 Fax: (416) 434-5854 Hooper's Jewellers Sweetheart continues... Valentines Day à • 41 ' r-t ■ Free Engraving and Gift Wrapping Chance to win a Romantic Dinner for 2 with every purchase Goldsmith on Premises Custom Designs and Re-mounts. All repairs done on premises Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W., Bowmanville A Sign you can Trust Store Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9 to 6 Fri. 9 to 9 Sat. 9 - 5
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