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mptsrf.firys. dptted the"Gearred landscape, bulldozers levelled out building remnants and hydro crews worked diligently to restore power to replace downed lines. mm. "We are in the midst oflife and we see around us what death could have done and we have so much to thank God for, that a miracle could happen, all the destruction we have lived through," he said, as the church members sat with their backs to the crumbled remains of their 112-year-old church. Everywhere their eyes turned there were reminders of the horror .thry...had lived through. . Even tornado can't stop ' worship in Oxford Centre “Even though traged has struck we have so much to be thankful for," Ragg 'dlf the people, many of whom had their homes and firm? levelled by Tuesday's tornado that all but ohllterated» the village. Harry Green, 3hsweken. also Sitting on makeshift pews hastily assembled out of bricks and wood salvaged from their tornado-rhauled church, the ground and lawnchairs, about 100 members of the church sat solemn faced as Rt, Rev. David Ragg, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of London, asked them to be thankful for what they have left. _ "Even though tragedy has struck we have so much to be A Hagersville area man '.Pi.T Harold Wilson, was reported, m his go have found two $100 The Canada Savings .byuis in a farm rield while combining. They motor oore the name of a Wood- simply stock resident, and had been i3torm. :arried some 35 miles. Mr. Year Wilson also found other that papers from Woodstock, StormE along with a palr_ of pants, up in h and assorted debrl5 TPTO " they u service Tornado stories abound along with the devastation created by the August 7 storm. By J ANlCE V ANSICKLE ' Sentinel-Review staff writer OXFORD CENTRE L-- Amid the smoke of burning ruins, the buzzing of chains saws and the rumble of bulldozers, mem- bers of Christ Anglican Church here gathered for, Sunday RprtrTep -" Asrsona1 belongings and debris were carried miles after being sucked up by the Storm carries personal articles for miles of RR 2, reported he Years fra that perso Storm'Victirr 1/p in forms There were reports ot, farm equipment and even motor vehicles that had simply disappeared in the that persm Storm‘l‘xctim up in forms they were f as the . diminished. had found items Woodstock area. Driver's' licence of a Woodstock resident was found in Dunnville. and in Waterford, a 13-year-old boy, Clark Hoskins, picked up a copy of the W00dstoek paper in his front lawn. ars from now it is likely ' personal effects of mpietims will be turned oforeats' and fields where were finally deposited the atorm's fury ninlnnd from Che 2filiiiiiEiRElili,,rAiat Buiifiii'iiiiwiio Church elder Mike Simmons said the church will deaitely be rebuilt. T Down the road from the church one family had already started to rebuild their house, even though only part of the front wall and the shell of a room had been left standing after the tornado. _ ' Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. , and Mrs. Floyd Roberts to .honor their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roberts ' who were recently married. An hour of fellowship was enjoyed. Maurice Buckrell gave the address and Mrs. Les Buckrell made the presentation of a bridge table and four chairs. Bill and Mary thanked all for remembering them. Lunch was served and a social time spent - _ . T"eeeeTe r- .. v- -- _..- - v. mun, 5cllclaLUl . The church vestry, found about -d.nT-jar'Fiiis' away from the church, was circulated by an elderly man.for everyone to sign. Organist Mary Aiy%"s"uiisiiaii music for the service on an organ that had survived serious damage at her home. The organ was supplied with power from a portable generator. Tho nknunl. "AAA-.. In", " u . ' n. .. - The church's minister, Rev. John Swain, is vacationing in England, but former minister Rev. George Fell, now of Sherbrooke, Que, assisted Ragg in delivering communion. Upon hearing of the devastation that had wrecked the community, Pell said he couldn't stay away and attended Sundays service as a former minister, neighbor and friend. Ragg asked that the people be given courage to rebuild their homes and lives. Church elder Mike Simmons said the church will deaitely be rebuilt. Down the road from the church one familv had alrearlv But the spirit of the congregation was strong as they sang Onward Christian. Soldiers from hymn books left behind by the tomaons thury.iering winds. Ragg said the vestry Will historical service. serve as documentation of the Staff photo by Janide ‘QZxTéfEkTé l 37/77 a _ The family of Mrs. William 55:3eecraft held a family "reunion recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beecraft in Burgessville. Guests were present from Kingston, oh/me, Chatham, Tavistock, Sim- coe, Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Otterville. The occasion was to celebrate the bir- thdays of siotof the family whose birthdays occur in August. -hriss Christine Koppert has returned home after spending her vacation in British Columbia. Mrs, Stanley Schultz, Woodstock, was a recent dinner guest of Miss Marguerite Hill. Misses Marian and Margaret Cameron, Toronto, spent the weekend at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron, Holbrook. Callander, Manitoulin Island, and a few days at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Blackmore and family, Elliott Lake. They also spent a few days with their aunt, Mrs. Elsie Beckner, Mich., who returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Wray Broad have returned home from a two-week holiday at Bectim, Chatham. Miss Hill and Miss Bectim were at the Blue Water Conference for three days. Miss Marguerite Hill spent a week with Miss Alta The Burgessville Cemetery looked very nice with all the beautiful flowers placed on the graves of loved ones by relatives and friends. A special service was held in the church, with Rey, Max Johnston bringing the message. Special music was also enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sreidrich, Ocala, Florida, spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Clif- ford. BURGESSVILLE (C) -- Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Moore recently to honor Mr. and Mrs. David Slater (nee Cheryl Moore) Woodstock, who were recently married. Games and contests were played. Philip Buckrell gave the address and a presen- tation was made to David and Cheryl, who thanked all for the gift. A delicious lunch was served,, bringing an enjoyable evening to a close with all wishing the couple congratulations. _ as "I Ip' In W, 185