Princess Port Williams 2008 Katelyn Pulsifer was crowned at the Apple Blossom Festival Princess Candlelight Dessert Party Fri., April 25 at the Community Centre.
Sponsored by the Women’s Institute and the Lioness Club, the event was very well attended. Kara Scallion, Princess Port Williams 2007, was the Mistress of Ceremonies and made the introductions. Princess candidate Katelyn Pulsifer spoke on the theme of this year’s festival, “Our Future Blossoms”.
The large variety of desserts was easily available as tables were set up at both ends of the hall. The servers of tea and coffee were quick to make their way around the many tables.
Queen Annapolisa 75th Kathryn Cleveland and many former and current princesses were in attendance. Cleveland brought greetings, as did Cathy Briggs, Apple Blossom Festival President.
Kara gave her tearful parting remarks and then Katelyn was crowned and presented with her sash, flowers and financial support from the Village and the dessert party.
Katelyn is the 20-year-old daughter of Stephen and Angel Pulsifer of Port Williams. She has just completed the third year of her Business Administration degree at Acadia and intends to pursue a career in Human Resources.
Katelyn’s child attendant is Sophia Lazaric, the eight-year-old daughter of Danny and Lisa Lazaric of Port Williams.
If you would like to see more photos of this event and many others, go to the newly updated Village website at
www.portwilliams.com. The website has information about the village, its history, businesses, agriculture, recreation opportunities and organizations. The Village Photo Gallery, titled “A Year in the Life”, features photographs of events that occur here throughout the year such as the Dessert party, the recent Launchers Athletics auction, our Royal visit, Adopt-a-Highway clean-ups, Community Christmas Tree Lighting Party, Library Anniversary events and more.
The Seniors 50+ Club will be having an exercise program for anyone 50-and-over starting Tues., May 6 from 7:45-9 p.m. and continuing every week until the end of the year. This no-cost program will use a chair, weights and the bands, all provided by the club.
The PWES musical “Carnival of the Animals” will take place Thurs., May 8 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
DanceTime at Port Williams will hold its end of season dance party Friday, May 9, from 8 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. in the Auditorium at the Community Centre.
The program will include Social and Ballroom dancing, a buffet supper and door prizes, and there will be a cash bar run by the Fire Hall. Profits will go to support community projects.
Tickets are $25 per couple and admission is by ticket only. For tickets and information, phone Kelly at 678-0375
The Port Williams Health Auxiliary will hold its Spring Plant Sale and Coffee Party Saturday, May 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Lockwood Hall. There will be perennials, annuals, shrubs, vines and houseplants available for sale. There is no cost of admission to the plant tables, but anyone wishing to attend the coffee party can make a freewill donation. A bake table will also be available.
Proceeds from this event will go the auxiliary's ongoing projects, particularly the current project, purchase of a pain pump.
EMS will hold an adult dance Sat., May 10 at the Community Centre from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Money raised from this event will be used to help offset the cost of the PEI trip in June. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the school office.
Come, bring some friends and enjoy an evening out.
The Port Williams Health Auxiliary will hold its next meeting Tues., May 13 in the Ladies’ Parlour of the Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Catherine McNally will speak on “Palliative Care in the Valley”. Everyone is welcome.
Jackie Stevens from the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre will speak on senior sexual abuse Tues., May 13 at 2 p.m. in the Seniors Room. A really important issue of awareness.
A Coffee Party sponsored by the Anglican Church Women will be held Wed., May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Parish Hall. Admission is $5 and there will be craft and bake tables. Proceeds are for the Parish Hall fuel bill.
The Port Williams and District Lions Club wishes to advise community residents that the 9th annual Village-Wide Yard Sale will be held Sat., June 14. A canteen will be available adjacent to Stage 2 during the yard sale. Also taking place that day will be a chicken BBQ by the Fire Department, the Children’s Parade and a Community Supper. A mock jail will start the weekend off Fri., June 13. Further information will be sent to Village residents later this month.
