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The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 24. 1999 Page 7 Skylight Donut Customers Raise $527 Customers at Skylight Donuts on Baseline Road in Bowmanville were responsible for a $527 donation to Lakcridgc Health Bowmanville. The money was collcetcd in the fountain at the coffee shop over the past three- and-a-half years. On hand for the presentation were Doug Kemp and Darlene Bastianclli from the Memorial Hospital Foundation and Dan Holkcma, co-owner of Skylight Donuts. Durham Complex Enjoys Monthly Dinner Party Cancer Society Daffodil Month April is Daffodil Month. The daffodil, one of the first flowers of spring, is a symbol of hope. And the Canadian Cancer Society is hoping for more volunteers in the Clarington area to help the light against cancer. The sale of fresh daffodils daffodils will be the official kick off for Daffodil Month and the Cancer Society's annual residential residential canvass. Volunteers will be selling daffodils for four dollars a bunch at close to 20 locations in Clarington on Friday, March 26. "There is not a person among us who has not been affected by cancer in some way - be it as individuals individuals or through friends, colleagues or family. The bottom line is we need to continue to battle this disease disease head on. Progress is being made, but we need to do more," said Garry Minnie, President of the East Durham Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Mr. Minnie noted that volunteers play a key role in the success of the Society's spring fundraising fundraising drive. "In addition to our daffodil daffodil sales, hundreds of canvassers go door-to- door during the month of April to raise money," Mr. Minnie said. Donations from the public will help fund the best cancer research in Canada, community, services services locally for cancer patients and promotion of health and early detection messages, Mr. Minnie added. More help is needed to assist with both Daffodil sales and the Residential Canvass. If you can spare a few hours to help the Canadian Cancer Society call 623-7543. Businesses, schools and other organizations can call 623-4326 to place pre-orders for daffodils in advance of the public sale. "We know that by working together, cancer will be beaten," Mr. Minnie said. by I. Challice Quote - "A man should never be ashamed to admit he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today, than lie was yesterday". Sympathy to John Beatty and family in the sad loss of a wife, and mother, Dorothy Beatty who passed away Thursday, February 18. Funeral was from Morris Funeral Chapel, Saturday, February 20. A lovely memorial tea was held at Durham Srs. Complex Saturday afternoon, where a large crowd of family, friends and neighbours attended. Congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Frances Sutton, a former long-time resident of Orono and now in Marnwood Rest Home, who on Friday, February 19, celebrated her 97th birthday. The O. Challices celebrated 56 years of marriage on Saturday, February 20 and spent the weekend celebrating in Peterborough with family and friends. Orono Town Hall Card Party Norma Moffat 99, Liz Rcynders and Aleck Moffat 87, Thelma Vagg 78, June Wilson 77. Low score - Robert Bubar. Lucky draws - Leslie Johnston, Ray Staples, Don Ferguson, Marie Couroux, Francis Cathcart, Annie Fisher, Shirley Bubar. Mrs. Lorna Atkins, Orono Horticulture Society representative attended the District #17 meeting in Port Perry on Thursday, February 18, making plans for the coming "Millennium". Orono Society also hosts the District #17 (12 societies) District Convention in April. Orono News Orono United Church Sunday, February 28 there is Morning Worship at Kirby at 9:30 a.m. and Orono United at 11 a.m. The Ministry of Healing. Annointing with prayer and laying laying on of hands will be offered during the service. Sunday, February 28 there is an evening service at Kirby at 7 p.m. An illustrated presentation of Sleeping Children Around the World. Sunday, March 7 (Lent 3) there will be a Service of Communion at Kirby at 9:30 a.m. and Orono at 11 a.m. Donations for the East Clarington Food Bank will be taken. Sunday, March 7 there is an Evening Healing Service at Orono at 7 p.m. World Day of Prayer is Friday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in Orono Church. Free-will offering, refreshments. Country: 'Nicaragua'. Everyone is welcome. Men are especially invited to this important event. Community Care Senior Luncheon is on Wednesday, February 24, 12 noon at Orono church. To make reservations call Community Care at 623-2261. United Church Observer. Anyone wishing a subscription to the United Church Observer is asked to contact Doreen Wood at 983-5937. New or first time subscribers only. Wilmagalc Resource Centre for Women and Children (an initiative sponsored sponsored by Bethesda House) is selling cookbooks. Please call 697-9472 or the office to order your copy. The centre also needs office supplies, children's craft supplies, cleaning supplies, snow shovels. shovels. They also collect Canadian Tire money. Durham Complex News Thursday, February 18, the monthly dinner party and meeting at Durham Complex, with the Orono Arena fund raising committee catering for a delicious roast beef dinner, vegetables and delicious delicious pies. Following a brief business meeting, a fun filled evening of entertainment, entertainment, was provided by the "Country Cousins" ten in all, and great assortment of music and much enjoyed by all! Next meeting is Thursday, March 18. Mr. Klaus Schocnmakcr asked for a minutes silence in memory of departed members - Mrs. Mary Chatcr, Mr. Roy Tennant and Mrs. Dorothy Beatty. Thanks to all our many friends for telephone calls and lovely cards, for our anniversary. Doll-Maker Visits Club The February meeting of Solina W.I. opened with President Jean Taylor reading the poem "Valentine Glow". The Ode was sung and the Collect repealed. Guests were welcomed. - , Moved by Joyce Taylor and Doris Hills to send $70.00 to the "Water for All" project as requested in honour honour of the A.C.W.W. 70th anniversary. Carried. The anniversary date is April 29th. Moved by Blaikic Rowsell and Margaret Ford that our groups remain as they are but to be reviewed in January 2000. Dorothy Snowden and Marion Broome will be the nominating committee for 1999-2000. A motion by Betty Grant and Evelyn Browes to get bags to help with "Civic Pride Pitch In". Carried. Mary Millson kitchen convenor for the luncheon gave some details and requests from group leaders by March I Oth. She would find this very helpful. The matter of the Robert Latimer situation was brought to our attention. Those wishing to see and hear of him being "granted a pardon" pardon" should write to The Honourable Anne McLcllan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Justice Building, 239 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, KIA 9H8, who has the power to grant him pardon. Solina W.I. The roll call, "A hobby from your childhood" was answered by 29 members. Eileen Knox very capably: introduced our speaker Elaine Wotten a Solina neighbour. Elaine shared her hobby and talents with us telling some history of dolls and doll making. making. Dolls in early years were made of wood, china and wax. Modern ones are made of paper machc or alabaster and more recently clay and porcelain. Elaine has used porcelain to make vases, plates and figurines. figurines. She explained in detail the making of dolls of clay, the many times of firing and painting. She had a display of the different stages of making a doll's head from the powder to the finished product with eyes, wig and being very life looking. Very interesting hobby but also very expensive. expensive. Marjorie Crydcrman on behalf of the membership thanked Elaine and presented her with a monetary gift. Elaine made a donation to W.I. of her gift. Jean Taylor also expressed her thanks to Elaine and to the Bradleys group. Meeting closed with singing O 'Canada and the W.I. Grace. A tasty lunch was enjoyed by all. Alma Lemgmaid Pancake Day Theresa-Rose Seguin, six, got a treat last week as she was served pancakes by Chris Seguin, 13. Grade 8 students students at Dr. Ross Tilley School in Bowmanville made and served flapjacks to the entire student body as part of their celebration of Winter Carnival. 5 Generations Celebrated William James Barr, resident of Marnwood Nursing Home has lived in Bowmanville since 1948, now in his 93rd year is celebrating 5 generations with his daughter Janet, granddaughter Denise, great granddaughter Stephanie and identical twins great great granddaughters granddaughters Erica and Amanda. Wedding Announcement Maureen Stephen, daughter of Audrey Stephen of Bowmanville and Jack Stephen of Bobcaygeon and Tim Partridge, son of Chris and Joanne Partridge of Bowmanville will exchange marriage marriage vows September 18, 1999. Forthcoming Marriage Nelson and Rosslyn Yeo are pleased to announce the forthcoming forthcoming marriage of their daughter Vanessa Yeo to Phillip Green, son of Phil and Denise Green. Wedding will take place on March 27, 1999. 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