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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 2,1993 5 Quote - "Thomas Fuller, an English English historian and clergyman wrote that "accusing the times is but excusing excusing ourselves." It is relevant today in spite having been written over three hundred years ago. Mrs. Jean Slemon, Haydon and Mrs. Ruby Trewin, Bowmanville, were last Thursday afternoon visitors with Mrs. E. Taylor, Mrs. Bertha White has returned home after enjoying several weeks touring U.K, and France, Switzerland, Switzerland, Australia, Germany, Holland, Belgium. Of special interest she toured Italy and found her uncle's grave, a soldier in World War II. She was most impressed at the well kept cemeteries, Mr. and Mrs. O. Challicc enjoyed several days last week at their daughter daughter and hubby's cottage, Mcthunc Lake. Very pretty at this time of year. But aeroplanes busy spraying for caterpillars. caterpillars. Mrs. Lynn Kimmett and son Shawn were last Thursday visitors at Mrs. Dorothy Bailey and Mrs. Eileen Billings, and helped plant the flower gardens. Mrs. Inez Harris attended the christening of her greatgrandchildren, greatgrandchildren, "The Twins", Ryan Dean Febbrini and brother Mattcw Lawrence Febbrini, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Febrini (nee Anita Ful- ford) all from Oshawa. The baptism took place in Kingsview United Church. Town Hall Card Party Eleven tables of euchre at the weekly card party in Orono Town Hall, on Wednesday, May 26, and following winners: High Ray Staples 84, Hilda Caswell Caswell 83, Ken Gimblett 79, Wanda MacNcil 77, Leta McAllister and Bill Grady tied 76. Low scores - Helen Couroux and Arthur Bedwin tied. 6 Lucky draws - Ken Gimblett, Marjorie May, Marion Staples, Art Bedwin, Hazel Murphy, Dora MacDonald. MacDonald. Euchre every Wednesday night 8 p.m. Town Hall, and ladies invited to please bring lunch. Birthday Party A very happy event on Sunday, May 30, in Orono I.O.O.F. Hall when over one hundred and twenty relatives, relatives, friends and neighbours called to wish Mrs. Edith Gordon "Happy Birthday" on her 82nd! Her grand children organized the happy event and the hall looked lovely in shades of mauve streamers and balloons! Ladies Ladies of lodge convened the tasty lunch and guest of honor received loads of pretty cards, gifts and plaques from Prime Minister, M.P. Ross Stevenson, Mayor Diane Hamrc of Town of Newcastle, just to name a few! A large picture display drew much attention. Guests present from all over and especially her daughter June and hubby hubby from Saskatchewan at this happy event. General U.C.W. Meeting Held in main hall of Orono United Church, Thursday, May 27, and president president Thelma Gilbank welcomes everyone everyone and especially our four visitors. visitors. Hymn no. 249 "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" was sung with Shirley Moffat at the piano. Prayer and "Lords" Prayer and Ruth Grady gave previous minutes. Adcle McGill, gave a very encouraging financial financial report. Several important announcements, June 6 is U.C.W. Sunday, and Sunday, Sunday, June 16, is "Covenanting Service" Service" for our new minister Reverend Mcrwyn Russell, at 7:30 p.m. Special 80lh birthday party for one of our U.C.W. members. President Gilbank introduces our guest for evening. Mrs. Marie Ped- wcll, Newcastle, who brought a very interesting display of slides, from her trip to "Scandanavia". Prior to showing showing Marie showed us maps and points of special, interest! Norway, Sweden, Oslo, Stockholm, etc. Very scenic and lots of interesting photography, plus a very interesting commentary by Marie. Dorothy Barnett presented the guest with lovely bouquet of fresh flowers and voiced a thank you on behalf of all present. Marie Tamblyn presented the devotions based on story story of "Ruth" in the Bible. Ruth set such an example of Loyalty, Trust, Devotion and Love. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer and lunch served by Marjorie Marjorie Best of unit #5. Sunday School Anniversary Sunday morning at Orono United was Sunday School anniversary and S.S. Superintendent Norccn Nixon was in charge of service. Reverend Russell gave announcements and an added treat "Recognition of Infant Members" look place with Clerk of Kirby Principal About to be Dunked SUPER WIFspecials GREENHOUSE a, KINGSWAY &GAKDEN IMPATIENS 4 plant Pkg. Sale ciuls Sunday. June hill 10" Hanging Basket Impatiens rcg. S9.99 BUY ONE and GET 2ND for only I PENNY jhhhmit NÀ6HMI1 HOURS Sunday to Friday while supplies lust. 8 tun.-8 p.m. No ltaineheck* CLOSED SATURDAYS |W Qgg 434-3851 ■ * Session Marie Tamblyn reading out names. Some were absent but 8 children children and parents went forward. A warm welcome to our special guest, Stan Crookall, who had been here before, brought a beautiful piece of art. Painted by himself, the picture "The Crucifixion" was really brought to life by the artists description. Our Sunday school Teachers - Pam and Carla Wcnry, Adcle Nixon, Delores McMillan, Jane Lunn, Grace Coat- ham, Gail Bmpcy, Janet Standcvcn, Brenda -Henderson, Sharon and Kevin Kevin McCartney. Special thanks to Patti Moffat who provides music for Sunday School. Thanks to all teachers teachers who have helped all through the year. Thank you also to the mothers who have helped in the nursery this year. Sunday school begins on Sunday Sunday September 19. Following the service a large crowd of 75 to 80 parents and children children went down to Orono Park for a real fun time of food and games for all ages. Our thanks to all who helped make this day really memorable! Our greeters - Adcle Nixon, Suzanne Suzanne Mullen and family. Our ushers - Jeremy Weeks, Wayne Worry, Jeff and Greg Finlay. Pins for perfect attendance. 3 yr. bar andr seal Mattew Moffat, Chris McCartney, Josh Moffat. 4 yr. bar and seal Kim Coatham, 4 yr. bar and 5 yr. seal Chris Moffat. 6 yr. bar, 7 yr. seal Michelle Moffat, Moffat, 7 yr! bar, 8 yr. seal Andrew Coat- ham, 8 yr. bar and seal Jim Coatham. Diploma for just coming to Sunday Sunday School - Charvel Gustar, Veronica Veronica Maitland, Ashlcn Morrison, Hailey Hailey Mullen, Dillon Empcy, Emily Malcolm, Ian Crashlcy, Lauren Crashlcy, Chrystal Steam. 2 yr. seal - Matthew Moffat, Sarah Schocnmakcr, Scott Henderson, Holly Holly Mullen, Robyn Henderson, Emma Lunn, Shawn Farrow, Lcannc Topper, Topper, Brittany Robinson, Jillian Barnes, No3's. 4 yr. seal - Emily McMillan, Heather Maitland, Michelle Henderson, Henderson, Lisa Lunn, Amanda Gustar, Melissa Melissa Farrow, Jennifer Henderson, Michael McMillan. 5 yr. seal - Sable Empcy, Jcnctte Standcvcn, Colin Maitland, Jessica Standcvcn, Michael Boyd. 6 yr. seal - Rebecca Boyd, Haley Empcy. 7 yr. seal - Katie O'Neill, Justin Standcvcn, Chris Weeks. 8 yr. seal - none. 9 yr. seal - Greg Finlay, Wayne Worry, Alison Finlay, Jeff Finlay. 10yr. seal-Kelly O'Neil. 11 yr. seal - Jeremy .Weeks. Bibles.- Jennifer Henderson, Melissa Melissa Farrow, Amanda Gustar, Hailey Empcy, Rebecca Boyd. Covenanting Service for Reverend Merwyn Russell will be held on Wednesday June 16,7:30 p.m. Orono church. Guest Reverend Ted Kersey. Lunch following service. Everyone welcome. Birthday greetings to Ada Rutherford Rutherford - June 3. Kirby. Orono Playgroup Giant Yard Sale - Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Orono United Church, rain or shine. Bake table. All proceeds to Orono playgroup. If you have any articles you would like to donate to us for our sale, please call Donna Morrison (983-9107). Congratulations to Sunday School, in presenting $220.00 to the Mission and Service funds, Gordon Worry accepting gift from Norccn Nixon. Remember to get your tickets for the musical concert "Let's Celebrate The Memories", by popular demand "Benson Brothers" return concert, Saturday, June 5, at 7:30 Orono United United Church. Tickets available Don Hamm 983-5135 or Orville Challicc 983-5824. This quartet will be singing singing your favourite songs front the 1920's-1990's plus hymns and choruses. choruses. Close to 200 Cyclists Take Part in Kinsmen Bike-a-thon , ...,. -, x . ^ ■ ■ <■ ■ ■■■ ■ ^ S V >1 HüüLe M 4 4 I g % iSk : " ; } Is® ■> •W.i..Tm 4 ***-»««_ £ v . '£/ ' r k;7 %#§ The 4th annual Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen Bike-a-thon and Rodeo was held on Sunday, May 30th at the Clarke High School grounds. Pictured above are just a few of the nearly 200 cyclists and roller- bladers who took part in the fun. Rodeo highlights included a bike safety inspection, tractor pull, and water dunking tank. Holding the Kinsmen flag at right are Norm Dawes, chairman of the bike-a-thon; and event sponsor, Stephen J. Sawyer, of Steve's Diesel. Agricultural Society Holds May Meeting By Ron Locke On May 17th the Board of Directors Directors of Durham Central Agricultural , Society met at the Orono Arena for ' their monthly meeting. President Tom Moffat chaired the meeting with 25 directors and visitors attending. Charlie Reid addressed the assembly assembly on behalf of the Reid Family. It has been 25 years since his father, Jack Reid, has passed away and Charlie explained that they have been sponsoring the "Jack Reid Memorial Trot" since his father's death 25 years ago. Charlie commented that they plan to make this the last year for tliis race at the fair. They have plans to make this Jack Reid Memorial Memorial Trot a special event, commemorating commemorating 25 years since Jack's passing. Many people have offered special 'gifts for the winning horse, driver 'and owner. Also, Charlie has offered additional prize money and asked the Agricultural Society to do the same. ( ,Many of the top Ontario drivers arc 'being invited to compete in this spe- 'L I!, cial event. An array of racing memor- 'I bilia is also being put together for display at the 1993 Fair. Mr. Reid -«commented, "we're going to make it • as good as we can." Other related issues were discussed, discussed, "Horsin" Around" had already already been chosen as the theme for 1 the 1993 fair, so this would go well ; with Charlie's proposal, also a design hasn't been chosen for the buttons, this could reflect the special event proposed by Mr. Reid. The banquet committee reported that the Annual Banquet had been well attended and was a financial success. The ribbon committee made a recommendation recommendation to the board concerning concerning the purchase of ribbons for the 1993 fair, it was accepted with one amendment. Cheryl Moulton reported for the fair Queen Committee. The committee committee had met recently and many of the sponsors arc in place, a theme is still to be chosen and the pageant will be known in the future as "The Ambassador Ambassador of The Fair Pageant." Some discussion was centered around the safety of the track crossing crossing on the North side of the Grandstand Grandstand for the Sunday races. It was decided decided to make an alternate crossing on Sunday afternoon. There arc still openings for chairpersons chairpersons in Domestic Sciences and Horse Race Committees. A teen dance is being considered for Saturday night but volunteers will be required to organize and administer administer the event. The next fair board meeting will be on June 21st. in the Agricultural Building at the Fair-grounds in Orono. Orono. Newtonville W.l. Report The Newtonville Women's Institute Institute met at the home of Jean O'Neill on Wednesday May 19th at 1:30 p.m. There were 13 members present. The president opened the meeting with a poem "Tulips", Institute Ode, The Mary Stewart Collect. The secretary secretary read her report. Jean O'Neill and Bemeice .Milligan .Milligan to go to Hampton to "Victorian Style". The W.l. is to make 6 dozen cookies cookies for Orono Fair. Olive Henderson and Jean O'Neill to help at Fair. Orono Fair was discussed and we are entering a display called "Things my Grandmother taught me". Silent Auction at next meeting in June. Motion by Mrs. Elizabeth Skeld- ing seconded by Jean O'Neill carried. Inez Boughen to go to Lindsay to see about show and dinner for July. Made a motion by Olive Henderson Henderson seconded by Bessie Stephenson to send a letter about the loonies. A poem by Jean O'Neill "Mother's Day". Reading by Mrs. Elizabeth Skeld- ing. Inez Boughen to call Shirley Brown about Orono Fair. Meeting closed with lunch served and Olive Henderson held the lucky cup. We all thanked Jean for opening her home to us. Inez Boughen P.R.O. 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If you are new to Bowmanville.,. -l it would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location, Call Your HI Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kehoe at 623-0395 Carriers Needed to Deliver Ik 'Wwknden, on Fridays and Saturdays in Bowmanville and Courtice 623-0837 or 623-3303 for more information. "N i m