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Warm, then cold Columbus and Area News by Lorna Miller Hi, Fellow Columbites: Spring seems to be playing the flirt with us this year. One day she bathes us in sunshine, encourag- Ing us to discard the heavy coats and boots, toss the mittens and hats into storage and dance to the tune of lazy zephyrs caressing the trees: the next day she throws Snow at us carried on winds that make those samé trees chatter with cold, and sends us scurrying to reclaim the winter woolies. This past week, Ivan Wray passed on. It was a sudden blow for us all. We passed many hours chatting with him in the garage. He always had a story to tell or an opinion to express that was sometimes humourous, sometimes disparaging, but always interesting. We tended to watch for him to arrive, get the paper and stop in to let us know how he was feeling about the world, politics, human nature, sports, the weather and just life ingeneral. We did with Ivan, what we do with most people, we took him for granted. He was part of the routine. Now we're sorry that we didn't take more time to real- ly get to know him better. We'll miss him. But we're glad we had the chance to get to know him as well as we did, however, little that was in reality. Thanks, Ivan, for all you gave to us we hope that we gave something of worth to you in return. You now have the atten- tive ear of the highest authority, maybe he'll be able to act on your advice where mere mortals fail- ed you. We certainly hope so. Goodbye, dear man, see you again. - Andrea had a bereavement last week also. Her cat, Mallowbar, was run over on Friday night. She had to go out and pry his frozen body off the highway. Burial was held today in the backyard. A sad occasion attended by family and friends. Helen Broom's house across from us was singled out for a direct hit by a bolt of lightening. Andrea was watching out the win- dow when the entire house was { WOODTRECH engulfed in an eerie, other- worldly light. She was rather en- joying this phenomenon when she suddenly realized what was hap- pening. This heavenly light was beautiful, but deadly. Watching lightning electrify a house is less scary than being hit yourself, but not much. Thankfully the damage was slight and nobody was hurt. The night of cards held at the church was a rounding success with sixteen tables of enthusiastic players enjoying a good game in good company. So successful was it, that it will be repeated on Apri) 23. A chance to recoup those Spring playing the flirt! losses and have a great time. This past Sunday, Communion was held at Columbus United Church for Ivan Wray - next Sun- day we remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for all mankind and his final victory over death. Let's all acknowledge this vic- tory and join in prayer for the renewal of faith in our own lives. It would be nice to know that if they were persecuting Christians today, there would be enough evidence against us to convict us of the crime of believing what some try to dismiss as a "nice story," but certainly not relevant to our lives today. God bless and a Happy Easter to you all. See you in the paper. Spring Fling dance Seagrave and Area News by Ann-Sandiford Well, with the nice 'Spring' weather around the corner it's time to consider the "Spring Fling" dance. The dance held by the Seagrave/Greenbank Group Committee, will be on April 9th from 8:30 - 1:00. Tickets are available so come on everyone and support this excellent cause. Please call Betty Williams for tickets at 985-8563. The winners of the Cub Car Ral- ly are for design - Ryan Alex- ander and for speed - Robert Gracie. Congratulations to both of you and to everyone who entered their cars this year. The Robinglade Ladies Group meets tonight at 8:00 at Marg Bridge's home. A correction to last week's reminder. The 50/50 draw is $1.00 not $6.00 as stated last week. Don't forget to bring your money. Katherine Cooke turned 5 on March 23. She celebrated with her friends at a birthday party on March 26 and with her Uncle Wayne and Auntie Donna who were up from Whitby for a birth- day dinner. REY FREE FORMICA COUNTERTOP (maximum 20) with kitchens ordered in March. Birthday wishes this week go out to Kelly Manitius, and John Hofstee. Congratulations to the Currie family, Randy, Delores and Steven on the birth of the daughter/sister Krystal Gail. Krystal was born March 23 weighing 6 Ib. 5 oz. Good Friday services will be held at the Pinedale United Church this Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday there will be a "'Sunrise Gathering" at Greenbank so be there "dark and early' everyone to watch the sun rise together. A reminder of the annual beef supper to be held at the Seagrave United Church on Wednesday, April 20. Sittings are at 5, 6 and 7 o'clock. We'll have more details next week. As this weekend is Easter, Diane Cooke, Diane Puckrin and myself, Ann Sandiford, would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Easter. Block Parent applications and pamphlets were distributed to new residents in the Seagrave area during the month of February. Please return the ap- plications to Heather McWilliam 985-2508 by April 1, 1988 so that they can be approved promptly and the signs assigned to each new Block Parent. For news next week please call Ann Sandiford at 985-9440. Gittall WARMLIFE PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 29, 1988 -- 19 Hn IBEAAL Delegate Selection Meeting of Durham East Liberal Association PRINCE ALBERT HALL TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, 1988 -- 8 PM GUEST SPEAKER: The Honourable Chris Ward, Minister of Education Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Marilyn Pearce 985-9250 NORTHERN CLOTHING co. 221 QUEEN STREET -- PORT PERRY -- 985-0154 "Celebration of Spring" &W SALE 15% OFF ..................... MaBrit Spring Fashions 15% OFF ........................... 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A complete range of models is available so there will be one to suit your needs. Crittall Warmlife have been making greenhouses for over 150 years. You can extend your growing season, protect your séeds from the elements and have fresh produce earlier. The Crittall tradition of manufacturing quality conservatories goes back nearly a century. Queen Victoria ordered two for her home at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, where they can still be seen to this day. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 985-2652