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Page 5 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 11, 1998 Section Two News and Highlights from Orono and District Over T 00 Attend Remembrance Services by Isabelle Challice Quote - "Rememberer the mightiest oak was once a little nut that held its ground". Sympathy of the community community to the family, relatives and friends of the late Charlie Miller. Funeral was held Wednesday, November 4 from Orono United Church. Family and close friends took part in the service. service. Reverend Dr. Mervyn Russell officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Cor Mostert attended the President's Council meeting for District #17 Horticulture, last Thursday night in Port Perry. Orono Horticultural Society will be hosting the District #17 Convention next spring. Congratulations to our friend Fran Bridgeman, on winning the draw for submitting submitting recipes for the "Clarington Recipe Book". The lovely baskets of flowers at the front of Orono United Church on Sunday morning were in memory of the late Charles Miller. Memorial Day A very excellent parade of Veterans, Sea Cadets, Scouts, Beavers, Cubs, Brownies and school children, children, led by the colorful Bowmanvillc Kiltie Band and Salvation Army Band. A particularly large parade, this year, with so many young folks. Legion member Sterling Mather, welcomed all and greetings from Alex Shepherd M.P.; John O'Toole M.P.P.; greetings from Clarington given by Charles Trim, in absence of Mayor Hamre. An excellent address by Lt. Doug Stevens, to always "remember" "remember" and he also gave the closing blessing. Great music was sup plied by Salvation Army band. Names of the fallen were read out by Comrade Gloria Grant and 22-23 wreaths laid by members of organizations and Veterans. A very large attendance returned to I.O.O.F. Hall for refreshments, following the sevice at the Cenotaph. It's remarkable to see the girls in Sea Cadet uniforms, and a young lady in Kiltie band, playing bagpipes! Girls are now in the Boy Scouts. Move over guys, the young ladies are moving in! Unit #3 A very enjoyable afternoon afternoon meeting held Tuesday, November 3 at the home of Mrs. Hilda Wright, Durham Sr. Citizens, on Station St., Orono, with 12 ladies present. present. Isabelle welcomed everyone and Betty Major gave a Thanksgiving poem. A very interesting story, "the Diary of the Little Bible", made us all a bit "uncomfortable", but here's hoping, we'll all find ours sooner! Our guest speaker was Mr. Warren Lament, a former former Stedmans Store Manager, who is now working working with the dcvclopmcntal- ly challenged folks, in Bowmanvillc. There arc 35 young folks registered and they meet from 9-3. Some of the young folks are already working, part time. A very successful bake sale was held at the recent "Applelcst". Several schools in our area are helping with gym classes etc. All help is volunteer and these young people just need to be accepted by our community. Our speaker was thanked and a gift of new tea towels was graciously accepted for the group! Isabelle gave reports. A delicious after noon tea was served by our hostess and an.added feature was a beautiful decorated birthday cake for our member member Olive Millson celebrating celebrating this week. She also received lovely cards. A thank you to Hilda for having having us, brought the meeting to a close. Next meeting General U.C.W. Christmas party November 26 for all U.C.W. Orono Church News Sunday, November 15, Sacrament of Baptism at Kirby 9:30 a.m. Regular service at Orono 11 a.m. Sunday, November 22 Mission and Service Sunday. Guest speaker Reverend Lucy Reid, Chaplain Guelph University. Topic: All Our Neighbours. Following the Orono service, lunch will be servcd.The congregation is asked to bring squares, cookies, etc. Sunday evening, November 29, service at Kirby, 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Mrs. Laura Vanhavcrbcke. Topic: Women's Spirituality. Music by Janie Dodds. Refreshments, freewill freewill offering. Forum with Bill Phipps, moderator of the United Church of Canada, Saturday, November 14, 2-4 p.m., Courticc High School, Nash Rd. Courticc. Gate #316: is urgently in need of bedding, blankets, sleeping bags, warm winter clothing for men and women. Please leave in classroom #5, Lower C.E. Hall. Orono U.C.W. is taking orders for the 1999 Canadian Church Calendars. The Story of Creation As Told In Genesis. Contact Dorothy Robinson 983-5059. Orono stewards presents Rev. Dorian Baxter as "Elvis Priestly" - Sunday, November 15, 7 p.m. Orono Church. Phone 983-5026, 983-5169, 983-5736 for tickets. Cookbooks - Kirby is selling copies of 'Let's Break Bread' and 'Country Cooking'. If you would like a copy please call Marlene at 983-5702. Up-coming Board Meetings Budget Workshop is Friday, November 13, 7- 9:30 p.m.; Orono House Committee meets on Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m.; Orono - Kirby Official Board meets Thursday, November 19, 8 p.m.; Kirby House Committee meets on Wednesday, November 25, 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend these meetings please tell your Chairperson and if possible, send an alterna tive. Our Ushers were Myno and Judy Van Dyke. Jake Middleton and Norccn Nixon. Orono Town Hall Euchre Results Doris Joli 89. Wilber Johnson 87, Joan Sutcliffe 84, Alice Hopson 80. Wanda McNeil and Reid Harness tied at 79. Lucky Draws - Don Thompson, Bill Grady, Alice Hobson, Mary Tabb, Francis Cathcart, Annie Fisher, Mary Henderson, Wilma Kirk, Town Hall Card Tournament Held Saturday afternoon November 7 with an excellent excellent attendance (14 tables in progress), but a complete list of names of winners not available. St. Saviour's Bazaar and Tea Held Saturday, November 7, in St. Saviour's Church, with a good crowd and following big winners - Afghan - Charlie Royce, Newtonville, Flower Arrangement Lcannc Cannings, Grocery Hamper - Grace Gibson, Bowmanvillc. Gone Fishin' At St. Saviour's Church in Orono Saturday, November 7, some youngsters were enjoying the fishpond. fishpond. Luke Molica (left) enjoys the sport as Afrika Nicves-Bentlcy watches. Other festivities included a penny sale, tea-room, craft sale and bake table. A MOVING TRIBUTE -- Over 100 people attended Remembrance Day Services in Orono November 8th. On Sunday afternoon, veterans paraded down Main Street to the. Cenotaph, where they paid their respects to their fallen comrades. Wreaths were laid by Alex Shepherd, MP; John O'Toole, MPP; Councillor Charlie Trim, of the Municipality of Clarington, and many others from the Orono area. All were thinking of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Enniskillen News Hymn Book Donations Welcomed by Belly Wright On Sunday the Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinder groups were with us for the Remembrance Day Service. Reverend Norm Seli played the Last Post and the Reveille on the trumpet. Members of the groups took part in the service by reading the scriptures and helping take up the offering. Many thanks to all who arranged the Quilt Display in our town of Bowmanvillc and also the beautiful showing at Camp Samac. Enfield Quilt placed First at Blackstock Fair and first at Port Perry Fair, as well as second at the Orono Fair. Some tickets are still available. Ladies and gentleman of Enniskillen Church. For some time now, we've enjoyed the choir's anthems - songs from the new hymn book, "Voices United". Now we arc ordering them for the congregation. congregation. We thought that members of the congregation congregation might like to donate one or more books, some probably in memory of a loved one. They are approximately $25.00 each. If interested, please pay Keith McGill and give him a copy of the inscription inscription you would like inside the cover of each donated Voices United hymn book. Enfield Christmas Penny Sale will be held at Enfield Church Basement on Thursday, November 26, 1998. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the draw time will be at 7:30 p.m. Admission will he $ 1.00, which includes a light lunch. Donations of New Penny Sale items would he greatly appreciated. appreciated. Penny Sale tickets may he purchased prior to November 26lh. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Craig Stephenson who live on Sunnyridge Trail on the birth of their baby bundle of blue. The U.C.W. Christmas Dinner will he held at noon on December 9, 1998, Please call Marie Sharp at 263-2529 or Jill Haskins at 697-2817 for reservations. Goodwrench Service Tires. 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