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The story also describes in part, Amos and Ada's trip to Lancaster, Pa. It seems a Ford of that vintage had the gas tank located under_ the seat, which It was shortly after 1 pm., the writer says. His parents set off on their hon- eymoon in a Model T Ford, with lots of graffiti written across the rear and a string of tin cans rattling behind, throwing up clouds of dust. The bride and groom proceeded along Passmore Avenue, across Beare Road and onto the Pickering townline where they met neighbour Pete Reesor, driving his horse 'Lady’. At last glimpse, the bride and groom saw the terrified horse in a ditch with Pete straining on the lines, trying to maintain control of his frightened steed. On Oct. 5, 1927, she married Amos Reesor, a union that would span a remarkable 75 years. In a book written by son George, entitled l‘Conversations With My Parents", one story describes a post-wedding ceremony incident on the 3rd concession of Pickering: Fuchs: In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions clubs to become ‘knights of the blind in the crusade against dukness' at the association’s international con- ventlon. Today the Lions are renowned for their services to blind and visually impaired people, both internationally and within their own communities. Their SightFirst program has funded cataract operations, prevented vision loss and improved eye care for mil- lions of adults and children around the world. 'Campaign SightFint began in 1991 and by the time it ended in 1994, 8,000 Lions clubs in 200 countries had raised 143 million dollars.’ said Stouffville Lions' past president Joe Cote. ‘Mth Campaign SightFitst 11 we ate going to try and hit $200 mil- lion. Stouffville's contribution will be the presentation of the York Regional Police Male Chorus in context at EastRidge Missionary Church.” The chorus was formed in 1991 to ptomote community policing and KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND TO HOST FUNDRAISING CONCERT By Kate Cildexdale Stouifvflle Free Press enhance the image of police officers in general. lts schedule includes annual concerts at senior citizens' residences and nursing homes, and fundraising performances for churches, schools, service clubs, youth groups and other non-profit organizations Since its inception, the chorus has raised approximately $100,000 for a wide variety of causes, and its beautiful four-part harmonies have won it a large and enthusiastic followrng. The York Regional Police Male Chorus will perform at EastRJdge Missionary Church on May 17 at 7:30 pm. and tickets are $15 each. All proceeds will go directly to Campaign SightFirst ll. For tickets and informa- tion contact a Lions Club member or call Joe Coté at 905-640-2294 ‘I firmly believe the money raised at this concert will help the cause, which is children losing their eyesight before they are 10 years old in Third World countries,’ said Joe Cote. '1! will help to build clinics and supply staff and equipment to treat them.’ In most cases, he added, blindness ts preventable with early detection and the right resources. The funeral service was largely attended with many coming from a distance. Rouge Valley pastor Pieter Niemeyer shared the celebration of life with pastors Gordon Bauman and Ernie Wideman, both of Kitchener- Waterloo. Intument was made at Reesor Mennorite Cemetery. Pall-bear- ers were Dale Reesor, David Reesor, Mark Recsor, E'nie Reesor, Larry Pogue and John Harder. Mr. Reesor predeceased his wife in January 2003. He was 101. Mrs. Reesor was predeceased by two sisters, Alma, (Mrs. Levi Diller) and May; three broth- ers, Frank, Wilbur and Joe and a son, John. Surviving is a son George and daughters-in-law, Anna and Eva; a sister, Annie Diller; two sisters-in-law, Mary and Norma; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. . Adé was a life-long member of Reesor’s Mennonite Church. BIRKETT-HASSARD LO/fs'ulng :3“ 7nsurance xmfers Bimr/eo’ RESTAURANT 8: DELI F kle Wide join us for Our Lunch 8: Dinner Specials All Weekend Long Open 7 Days aWeek ' FastTake Out 6302 Main St. 0 905-640-5707 0/728 SPRING into EASTER! 413312007 ' 17