A surprise 85th birthday party was held for Marie Visser, affectionately called Oma by everyone in Vavenby, on Thursday, Jan. 10, at her home. Her daughter, Mary Vollans, organized the party and 18 guests attended.
The guests brought snack foods and Vollans made a strawberry shortcake for the birthday cake.
After eating the cake everyone told Oma what they really appreciated about her. Her grandson gave many examples of her sense of humour and had everyone laughing.
Oma grew up in Holland and came to Montreal on her honeymoon on a six week boat trip. She has lived in Vavenby now for approximately 20 years. The church built the house she lives in and she is very proud of it and content with it.
On the drive home from the party three deer were seen standing on the corner of Guru Nanak Place and Ball Road. As the car neared the corner they gracefully loped away down Ruby Road. People in Vavenby have mentioned seeing three deer in their own yards or their neighbour's yards.