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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, May 26,1993 Clubs and Organizations Police Forces Dlscuss Bespect for Law at 0ptimist Banpuet W.l. Makes Plans for 100th Anniversary It was a bright and sunny day when Durham West District met at the United Church in Blackstock May 11th, 1993. District President Margaret Ford presided for the meeting. President Margaret gave an outline of her visits in the District. The Area Convention this year is to be held at the Howard Johnson Hotel at Highway 48 and 401. There is to be a table with sale items at the Area this year, with articles articles donated by the branches. The District will host a Rest Area at the Orono Fair in September with each branch participating and donating cookies. The committee will be Mrs. Blaikic Rowscll, Mrs. Louise Bell and Mrs. Bernice Watson. A Scholarship Scholarship Committee is being formed, with the contact person to be Mrs. •Howard Bradley. An Education Committee Committee has been formed with Mrs. Margaret (Philip) Ford, Mrs. Shirley '(Gerald) Brown with one other to be' added. The Fun Fair will be hosted by Ncstlclon in the fall. Provincial Board Director Wendy Flclt brought greetings from the Province. Wendy, in her report, stressed we need to buy Canadian products and if not available ask for them. This will give the merchants a message. Donations to Park House, the future Provincial Office, of twenty-five twenty-five dollars arc eligible to receive a tax exemption. The Erlin Lee is busy this year with several activities taking place. There is to be a travelling travelling exhibit of shoes from 1850 - 1950. A display of dishes, dishes, dishes and more dishes is also planned. An Art Sale, where members members may sell their works, will take place during the month of July. A Victorian Tea - titled "Women Illuminate Illuminate the World" will be August 28th and a Harvest Luncheon September September 28th. (Wendy said we must promote our W.L more. Winking in the dark you know what you arc doing doing but no one else does.) Projects for our One Hundredth Anniversary are progressing, with many branches also having mementos for sale. After a delicious lunch served by the Blackstock W.L ladies, we were entertained by Shcr Lectooze of Courtice who told several stories of early settlers from across Canada. Canada is full of early settler stories, with many to be found close to home. In closing, Sher said we should not turn away from a neighbor who may be odd to us but could have a heart of gold. The In Memoriam for seven deceased deceased members was led by Maple Grove ladies Win Brown and Trixie Vandergaast. Reports were given by the Program Co-ordinator, Curator and the Public Relations Officer. Greetings were brought from R.O.S. by Barbara Weese. The installation of officers was conducted by Wendy Flctt. A vote of thanks by Bowman- ville with the invitation to host the 94th Annual brought the meeting to a close. Bernice Watson District P.R.O. OPTIMISE Woodchippers Bid Farewell to Popular Club President '! ! I Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Durham Regional Police were special guests of the Bowmanvillc Optimists this month during the club's Respect for Law banquet. Inspector Bob Watson, who will be responsible for the new regional RCMP detachment in Bowmanvillc, was one of the guest speakers. He described the duties of the 65 staff members who will work out of the new Bow- manville headquarters building when it is completed in July. From left are: Sam Ivanoff, chairman of the respect for law program; Staff Sergeant Ed Forgette of the Durham Regional Police; RCMP Inspector Bob Watson; Newcastle Mayor Diane Hamre and Clare Howse, president of the Bowmanvillc Optimist Club. Speaker Addresses Presbyterial Meeting The Bowmanvillc Woodchips Club said a fond farewell to one of their past-presidents at the Monday, May 17, meeting. Send-off gifts, like the tidying-up broom he holds here, took Reverend Douglas Hall by surprise. He retires from his professional post at St. George's in Newcastle Village and St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Orono on June 27. Rev. Hall also received a Lifetime Membership to the club. He and his wife, Helen, plan to move to Campbcllford. From the left arc: Helen Hall; Rev. Doug Hall; Bob Holdforth, current president of the Bowmanvillc Woodchips Club; and Phyllis Fallis, club member Haydon Club 21 Meets in May On May 3rd 12 ladies met at the Centre grounds and went to Mar- wood Restaurant, Oshawa where we were joined by two more gals and enjoyed enjoyed supper out. Following this our meeting took place and I hope I have things straight - as chatting entered into discussions. discussions. Secretary's report was read and approved. Blanche read a card from Cheryl Graham, her mother and sister and brother of thanks to our ladies for lunch, following Mr. Howard's funeral. funeral. Treasurer Gerry gave her report and explained the way she has invested invested our funds which is quite straight forward, and she has $84.71 in Petty Cash. Roll Call was answered by each lady with her mother in law's maiden name. Betty R. moved we have a yard sale on May 29th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gerry's seconded the motion. Call Betty to pick up baking and goods if you can't take it yourself. We arc to have a Bake Table and lunch available of pop and slices of pic. Barb W. will look after the advertising advertising and it will go - rain or shine. Barb has received a progress report report on Padmo Rumari, the little girl 13 years old who we sponsor through the Christian Children's Fund of Canada. Canada. We were asked about helping with John and Cccile Bertrim's 25th wedding wedding anniversary. The women gave Barb the go-ahead. ..The Bowling Banquet we arc to serve at Haydon Community Centre was the next topic of discussion with our Catering Head finalizing the plans and asked for sufficient help. The June meeting will be in charge of Wendy Bourgeous and Barb Walsh. B. Jones Dr. Marjorie Ross, on staff of the International Ministries of the Women's Women's Missionary Society, W.D., of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and Director of Presbyterian World Service Service and Development was guest speaker at the Peterborough Presbyterial Presbyterial meeting held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Norwood, May 12, 1993. She recently visited the Middle East, Korean Christian Church in Japan, Nepal and India and updated us on the work of Canadian Missionaries working in those countries, countries, and thanked our local churches who arc contributing regularly to Presbyterian World Service and Development. Development. The Worship Service based on theme: We Belong Together - in the Presbyterian Church, I Corinthians 12:26, was conducted by the Lake- hurst Group. Mrs. Jean Montgomery, Presbyterial Presbyterial President, presided and conducted conducted the business. 1 . At detailed report of the Toronto- Kingston Synodical meeting held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough on April 24 and 25, was given by Jean Coull, Cobourg. . An Educational Church Tour to points of interest in Toronto on June 16, 1993 has been organized and tickets tickets were on sale. Literature Secretary, Jackie Kelly, gave the book report and displayed a Glad Tidings magazine now available available in large print. Cassettes may also be obtained. Ducts were sung by Jackie Kelly and Barbara Bitten, Norwood, ac companied by Margaret Olthuis, Cot bourg who also led the hymn sings. { Reverend Roger Millar, St. Am drew's, Norwood, welcomed every; one and courtesies were extended bÿ Ona Carlaw, Workworth. 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