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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 27,1994 19 ng by Betty Wright Last Monday, Bob and Cathy Vasseur, Vasseur, Adrian, Marcel and Jenelle returned returned home from a two-week vacation, vacation, visiting relatives in Switzerland. On Wednesday evening, the Oro- no and District Fiddle Club entertained entertained their biggest crowd ever at the Newcastle Community Hall. The third Thursday of each month, the Newcastle Seniors enjoy their evening of cards. Winners of the card games were: 1st Wilma Scott, 2nd Edgar Millson, 3rd Gert Gray, 4th Les Alldred (who also had the most lone hands), 5th Bertha Fisher and Low score Lil Bolderstone. On Thursday evening, April 21, in the auditorium of the Newcastle Community Hall about one hundred seniors enjoyed pot luck dinner. After After a sumptuous meal, many were recipients recipients of door prizes donated by generous local merchants. Others received received monetary gifts. Those lucky people were Alice Hopson, Wylma and Stan Allin, Robin Alldred, Vi Hayward, Eva Hoar, Lonn Pardy, Art Bedwin, Doris Trimble, Helen Nesbitt, Nesbitt, Bert and Phyllis Stapleton, Kay and Stan Powell, Madeleine and George Buckley, Audrey Gogerty, Gert Gray, Jack and Eleanor Perrin, Eva Smith, Bertha Fisher* Jean Jili- sen, Isabel Trim, Olive Little, Albert Pearce, Marie and Maurice Pedwell, Marg and Ron Burley, Neta Alldred, Annabelle Rickard, Lena Graham, Wilma and John Scott, Marguerite and Vance Cooper, Elizabeth Skeld- ing, Martha Clarke, Evelyn Northrup, Brenton Rickard, Kay Ormiston, Marjorie Ashton, Marie Gibson, Mary Thompson, Margaret Rudman, Newton Ashton and Kay Kimball. Thursday afternoon visitors with the Gragos were Sandra Sherman and son Donald, Beeton and her mother Maurice Coulter, Downsview, and Floyd,Powell, Lake Shore. Evening visitors with the Cragos were George and Madeleine Buckley, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Birthday greetings to Carol Gray, Jack Crago, Evert Vierhout, Fred Couch, Vincent Norton, Joe Smith. Congratulations and best wishes to Wallace and Ruth Couch on their May 6th wedding anniversary. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell were supper guests of Beth and Wayne Markle, Scarborough. After supper thèy attended attended the Amadeus Choir's presentation presentation of Mendelsshon's Elijah at the North York Performing Arts Centre. Mayor Mel Lastman presented the choir with a framed certificate commemorating commemorating the choir's 20 years. Beth is a member of the choir. Members of the Newtonville Women's Institute enjoyed a pot luck dinner at Newtonville Hall last Wednesday. Mr. Albert Pearce visited on Sunday Sunday with Kim and Wayne Pearce , daughter Viki and son Kirk, Bethany. Viki was home from McMaster University. University. Last Monday Maxine Felgate, Claremont and Jean Wood, Orono, spent the day with Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wood, Orono visited his mother on Wednesday Wednesday evening and Harold and Shirley, Oshawa, were Sunday evening visitors. visitors. On Friday night, Jean and Brenton Rickard attended the Ham and Salad Supper at Janetville United Church. Enjoying the meal with them were Brenton's sister and brother-in-law, Fred and Marion Farr, of Thornhill. Participating in the program were great nieces Raphelle Tosswill who danced and Sara Tosswill who played the flute. Glad to report Mrs. Alice Rowe has "recovered from minor surgery at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. We welcome home Lori and Chris Bauman who spent their honeymoon in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The couple are now residing in the home on North Street in the village where her grandparents, Alice and the late Allin Rowe lived. Mrs. Mildred Pye-Finch, Scarborough, Scarborough, spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mr. Bill Reid, Orono visited on Wednesdav afternoon with the ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Metrailler, Jean-Marc and Michelle, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, visited on Saturday afternoon with Jack and Hazel Crago. Last Monday evening the Newcastle Newcastle Lioness directors met in the Lions Den. Happenings at St. George's Church ! On April 24, the Third Sunday after after Easter Holy Communion was celebrated celebrated at eight and eleven by the Reverend Robert Hartley. The theme of the services was The Church's Ministry of Healing. Mr. Hartley in his sermon related the history of healing healing in the Anglican Church and the Ministry To The Sick in the Book of Common Prayer. Special responsive prayers Were said. Following making their Communion, those who wished were anointed with oil. On Saturday the clean-up of the cemetery was started and will be completed next Saturday morning with volunteer help. On Sunday afternoon afternoon the annual Sf George's Day Roast Beef dinner was held in the Parish Hall to a sell-out crowd. On May 1, the theme of the services services will be The Roman Church. There will be Communion at both services. Continuing the series on Anglican Roots the following Sunday, Sunday, Mr. Hartley will preach on The Protestant Church. On Sunday, April 24th, 1994 the Newcastle United Church Women were in charge of the service. Mrs. Lois McLeod and pianist Janet Cringle Cringle led thé musical Call to Worship. UCW President Carole Noble led the service and Ann Cox read the scripture. scripture. The Junior and Youth Choirs sang Psalm 100. Since Earth Day is celebrated April 22nd, the Youth Choir sang two appropriate songs, The Garden Song and Take Off Your Shoes. Mrs. Jean Wilson told the Children's Story. Guest speaker Pat Beech was introduced by Shirley Coyle. Since the UCW purpose ex presses loyalty and devotions to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship fellowship and service, that was theme of Mrs. Beech's sermon. Reverend Donald Stiles expressed thanks to departing Ann and David Cox who have served the church diligently diligently since their coming 2 1/2 years ago and prayed for their continued blessings from God. Sunday, May 1st, members will enjoy Stewards' breakfast 8:30 to 10 a.m., Sunday May 8th, Mother's Day, children will be baptized. Tuesday, Tuesday, May 10th, Official Board meets at 8 p.m. Grade One Class Raises $519 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Enniskillen Scouts Taking Care of Lawns for Seniors Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Sinclair (Lori Garrard) on the birth of their little girl, Carleigh Jean. Proud grandparents are Alf and Jean Garrard. The 1st Enniskillen Scouts are working towards their Citizenship Badge by providing lawn care for some of the senior citizens in our area. On Saturday, Ralph Weny took the services at both Enniskillen and Tyrone United Church while our supply supply minister, Michelle Hofman, was on study leave. I'd like to commend Ralph on a job well done. Keep up the good work, Ralph. Deepest sympathy goes to Mrs. Doris Werry and family on the death of her daughter (Kathleen) Kay Ho- skin. Mr. Jim Avery, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. John Avery, Nicole and Christopher Christopher were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rekker and Lisa were visitors later for dessert and coffee. Mr. and Mrs. Bev Veale, Peach Land B.C., were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Virtue. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Martin, Bowmanville Bowmanville were Sunday visitors. Deepest sympathy goes to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sweet and family and to Joe's mom, sisters and family on the passing of Joe's dad. Miss Sarah Nielsen-Jones, Kitchener Kitchener spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Somberger, Jessica and Alexandra.- Alexandra.- . ■ Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Murray Axford to the Annual Chocolate-Lovers Chocolate-Lovers Brunch in support of Alz- heimers Disease held at Sopraffa- nio's on Sunday afternoon. Oshawa Senior Citizen's Club Choir Concert will be held at the Enniskillen Enniskillen United Church on Friday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 per person or $10.00 per family. family. It's not too late to call any mem ber of the Enniskillen U.C.W. to reserve reserve your tickets. It is hard to believe, especially with the weather being so wintery, that our "Anniversary" is on its way. We are preparing now with children and just wanted to let everyone know when the supper and service will be so that you can "Free up Your Weekend." Weekend." Our dinner will be on Saturday, May 14th, from 4 till all are served. The service' will be Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Please spread the word. We hope to see you all there. The seniors in our community are so appreciative and admiring of the 1st Enniskillen Boy Scouts and their leaders, Mr. Doug Webster and Mr. John Bowler. This past week, they have done a super job of raking up leaves and cleaning up yards for our seniors. The boys won their badges. The seniors have won beautiful- looking lawns without suffering sore muscles and aching backs. Mrs. Russell Best, Solina, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bowman, Dianne and Aaron Aaron were recent dinner guests of Miss Myrtle Tamblyn and Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman. Visitors on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Howe were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dickson, Carp and Saturday Saturday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Don Pierson, Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ferguson spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Ruby Smith, Columbus. Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggott were Brian and Carol Christie on Saturday evening, Kimberley Kimberley and Jacquie Lyon, Oshawa were Saturday and Sunday visitors and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Piggott, Bowmanville on Sunday. Gaby Hart, Orillia was a Saturday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Andre Cor- nellier, Alison and Paul. Trees for Canada Boy Scouts will be planting 2000 trees on May 2nd. Scouts will be collecting donations in your area to support your environment. environment. Over $2,500 dollars were collected collected over the last 2 years. Get Well Wishes for Yelverton Residents Anne-Marie Condon's grade one class at the St. Francis of Assisi School in Newcastle led a fundraising fundraising effort which collected $519 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation this month. The students, with help from parent volunteers, sold 25 dozen hotdogs during a school Hot Dog Day. Students in the class were responsible for many aspects of the project, including delivering hotdogs, making announcements to promote the event, and counting the proceeds. Dwight and Evelyn Beaucage, whose daughter, Stephanie, Stephanie, is a grade one student in the class, suggested the fund-raiser. Stephanie has juvenile diabetes. Mr. and Mrs. Beaucage arc shown here as they receive a cheque for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation from Anne-Marie Condon. Contributors to the hot dog day include: Newcastle IGA, the Lions Club of Newcastle, Newcastle, Obrist Orchards, C&S Distributing, and St. Francis of Assisi CPTA. by H. Malcolm Without a doubt, spring she has finally finally arrived. All things point in that general direction. Our tree swallows have returned and are looking over their choice of birdhouses. The starlings starlings also have selected their nesting box and are in the process of collecting collecting bits and pieces of stuff in an unsightly unsightly fashion. A phoebe has been emitting its cheerful if repetitious call. A pair of song sparrows are picking and scratching under the evergreens evergreens like little old hens. Large flocks of juncos drop in each day. They colourful male goldfinches in their yellow spring outfits add colour to the landscape. Spoke too soon - it's started to snow again. Sorry to report several of our male population have been admitted to hospital this past week. These include include our Minister Reverend Ross Benns who has been shuffled from hospital to hospital to provide the best possible service. Speedy convalescence convalescence to all. Belated congratulations to Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Bristow of Yelverton who was honoured on Sunday by a gathering of relatives and close friends on the occasion of a special birthday. • Gary and Cathy Bristow of View Lake hosted the event at their spacious spacious residence on Lake Scugog. Guests came from various locations in Ontario as well as local communities. communities. Sounds like Jerry and Dorothy arc going to enjoy their future years as they have just acquired a new motor-home. motor-home. Mrs. Farquarson and girls hosted a baby shower for Denyse Glasbergen and infant son Cody on Sunday afternoon afternoon at their residence in Yelverton. They were the recipients of numerous articles suitable for the needs of the newborn. A tasty lunch complete with a cake was served by the hostess. hostess. pamtpacnonKi