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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, August 14, 1996 by Jack and Hazel Crago Gospel Group Performs in Newcastle Village Senior Citizens' Barbecue August 21st The weekend weather was certainly made to order for weddings, picnics, and all outdoor outdoor activities. On Saturday morning Jack and Gloria Gordon were guests at a beautiful garden wedding in Nestlcton. Miss Bonnie De- veau, whose parents were former former neighbours of the Gordons, Gordons, was married to Andrew Lang. Last Thursday, the Reverend Reverend Canon John Bonathon, who was visiting nieces Mary Margaret and Ruth Bonathon and Jean Rickard, spent the afternoon afternoon with local historian Jack Gordon, who was delighted delighted to learn more Newcastle history from this great monag- enarian whose memory is so keen. The Reverend Bonathon has since returned to his residence residence in Surrey, British Columbia. Columbia. Recent dinner guests of Arthur Arthur and Georgina Martin, Courtice, were some of his cousins. Mrs. Kathleen Kimball Kimball accompanied Morlcy and ■Wilma Robinson and Ewart Robinson of Starkville on this happy occasion. Congratulations to Mrs. Pauline Storks on being elected to the position of Second Vice- Chair of the Municipal Electric Association of Ontario. On Friday evening Mrs. Margaret Rudman was honoured honoured to be in attendance at the wedding rehearsal functions of grandson Darren Matthews, Barry's Bay. On Saturday, August August 10, 1996, at Spectacle Lake Reverend Kellogg performed performed the marriage ceremony for Darren Matthews and Connie Connie Kargus. All. Margaret's family were in attendance and stayed over for. brunch and dinner dinner on Sunday. Darren is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willi Matthews, Matthews, (Fay Rudman). Mr. Michael Locke, son of Ron and Betty Lou Locke, has accepted a teaching position at Birch Stick School in Pikan- gikum, Ontario, a fly-in community community north of Red Lake. He leaves for his new career at this Ojibway Reservation on August August 27th. We wish him all the best. On Saturday morning the Cragos were pleasantly surprised surprised when former neighbours Jean-Marie and Florence (Tran) Nadeau called on them. The Nadeaus of Port Elgin were visiting friends in the area. On Saturday, August 10, 1996, at Newcastle United Church, Reverend Donald Stiles united in marriage Jennifer Jennifer Lee Hopkins and Gary Ronald Ronald Powell. Parents are Roy and Elma Hopkins, Ron and Bertha Powell. Maid of honour was Melonie Hopkins, cousin of the bride, and bridesmaids were Melanie McLaren and Dawn Chaytor. Chris Pedias was best man, Jeff Rickard (Gary's cousin) and Mike Goodmurphy, groomsmen. Flower girl, Cassandra Sundstrom is Gary's niece. Music was supplied by bagpiper bagpiper Sandy Anderson. During the ceremony Kimberly Allison, cousin of the bride read scripture, scripture, as did Hazel Crago, aunt of the groom. Reception followed followed at the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex. A special couple from Pic- ton, Herbert and Iris Allison, the bride's maternal grandparents, grandparents, were in attendance. They will celebrate their 60th wedding wedding anniversary on October 1st, and his wish for the new bride and groom was that they Garden Tea At Oshawa Museum Aug. 20th The Oshawa Sydenham Museum is once again hosting a Garden Tea at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 1996 (rain or shine). The tea will be hosted in the garden of Henry House and includes includes a variety of flavoured tea and freshly baked scones, plus musical entertainment. A garden walk-about will follow the tea. This tour will focus on the uses of the garden's garden's various herbs and flowers flowers in Victorian Times, Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 436- 7624. Please call ns soon ns possible, as seating is limited. The Oshawa Sydenham Museum Museum is located at 1450 Sim- coc St. S. in Lakcvicw Park. may reach the same goal. May it be so! On Friday evening the groom's parents, Ron and Bertha Bertha Powell, hosted the rehearsal rehearsal party. About thirty guests enjoyed the evening. Mr. Harry Wade visited on Saturday with Donna, Dennis and Darren Monrow, Bethany. The Brown-Garrod picnic was held on Saturday, August 10, at the home of Don and Susan Susan Brown and sons Matthew and Christopher, who live on Metcalf Street which we used to call the Base Line. Visitors on Saturday evening evening with Mrs. Elizabeth Skclding were George and Joan (Brown) Skclding, of Niagara Niagara Falls, their daughter Linda Linda and husband Tony Vaicius and Allison, St. Catharines, Joanne and Barry Godin, Jennifer Jennifer and Justine, Ridgeway, (They had all attended the picnic). picnic). Enjoying visiting with the family at his mother's were Bill and Mary Skclding, Ncw- tonville. Newcastle Senior Citizens will enjoy their annual barbecue barbecue at the home of Brenton and Jean Rickard on Wednesday, August 21st. Come at 5 for 5:30 meal. Bring your lawn chairs, dishes and cutlery. The R.B. Rickards hosted the Rickard picnic on Sunday, August 11. Members of Albert Pearce's family (brother and sisters) in attendance were Marg and Joe Hockin, Oakville, Oakville, Peggy Visser of Toronto, Ken Pearce of Stratford with his son Peter and wife Dorothy of Kitchener. Marion Fisher, of Belleville, Belleville, was guest of Stan and Kay Powell and all attended the Rickard reunion. From Fcnclon Falls, oldest son of Bill and Eileen Allin, Dr. Bmce and wife Viv Allin, Byron and Kiri, were in attendance attendance at the picnic. Brcnton's sister, Marion and husband Fred Farr of Thornhill, enjoyed the picnic meal, attended by about ninety-five. ninety-five. Good games and food were enjoyed and a com roast was held in the evening. On Saturday, August 10, at the home of Brian and Elaine Metcalf, a trousseau tea was held in honour of daughter Barbara, bride-to-be of Derek Dc Jong, son of Sicrd and Jackie Dc Jong. On Sunday evening, August 11, the weather was ideal for the outdoor service by the Sell- woods and Craig Brand. These people gave of their time and talents to support the Claring- ton East Food Bank. The hot- dogs and hamburgs devoured before the concert, also provided provided some funds for the food bank. We extend sympathy to friends and relatives of Marion (Samis) Edgerton whose funeral funeral took place on Monday, August August 12. St. George's On Sunday, August 10th, flowers at the altar of St. George's Anglican Church were given by Betty Lou Smart in memory of family members. The Reverend Ann Tottenham is conducting regular summer services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. United Church Beautiful gladioli, placed by Jean Rickard, graced the sanctuary of Newcastle United Church on Sunday, August 11. Reverend Donald Stiles preached a sermon on the 23rd Psalm, The Lord is my Shepherd. Shepherd. Next Sunday's sermon will be based on Psalm 27, Strength and Salvation. Guest soloist Linda Garvin, member of the choir, sang The Rose. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Powell whose wedding wedding took place in the church on Saturday, August 10th. Funeral service for Flora Callaway, resident of Newcastle Newcastle Versa Care, was held Wednesday, August 7th. hi Memorial Hospital last week were Annabclle Rickard, Gordon Gray, Mrs. Marjorie Williams, Mr. Jim Rutherford, Mr. William Reid. * Announcement The Scllwoods, a gospel group which has been performing for about 26 years, visited visited Newcastle Village on Sunday evening for a concert in the park. The concert was part of an evening event which raised funds for the Clarington East Food Bank. Earlier in the evening, a barbecue was held at the park. Reid and Kathy Scllwood arc founders of the group and also among the founders of the Canadian Gospel Music Association. New Member Takes Toastmaster Best Speaker Award One of our newer members, Jack Zawacki, won the Best Speaker Award the evening of his first speech. It was a tough hurdle for this new Toastmaster, without prior experience of any type in public speaking or business communication. Although many Toastmasters Toastmasters join the club to improve their speaking skills on a professional professional level, this Toastmaster Toastmaster joined with the hopes of improving improving the quality of communication at home. Call Laura Childs at 623- 0025 or Shcrrell Leetooze at 623-9147 for more informa-i lion. Tracy L. Vatcher, R.M.T. Registered Massage Therapist Is Pleased to Announce the Opening of her Practice August 20, 1996 She joins the Health Care Team at Clarington Rehabilitation & Sports Injuries Clinic 234 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON L1C 1P5 Massage Therapy Available By Appointment Monday - Saturday (905) 623-8202 New Patients Welcome © J.P. 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