GRADUATION Mrs. Dorothy Ladou- ceur, Russell, Ontario, recently graduated from Career Canada, Ottawa, in Dental Assisting. She is presently on staff with Dr. R.D. Wells, Winchester. Vi Ss 1 t 1 Nn g With Dorothy Marquette Mrs. Robert Eldridge and Kevin spent a week with their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. George Dey and family of Quebec. ; Master David Parry of Ottawa visited Easter weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Loucks. ' Mrs. Gordon Robinson of Win- chester spent Easter with her daughter, Mrs. Donald McLaren. Mr. Kenneth Hay of Weston visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hay. ~ Miss Florence and Miss Dorothy Marquette were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams of Kemptville. Rev. and Mrs. Bruce MacMar- tin of Selby were guests of Mrs. John Twiname. Mrs. William Carscadden: visited her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carscad- den of Sudbury. Miss Nellie Moffat of Toronto spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Moffat. Rev. and Mrs. Bruce MacMar- tin. of Selby were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gamble. Mrs. M. Smith of Buckingham visited Easter weekend with her grandson, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. _Samantha of Deep River visited Cullen and Jennie. Mrs. Asa Sullivan spent Easter weekend with her granddaughter Mr. and Mrs. Roger Trotechaud and family of Watford, Ontario, and her daughter Rev. and Mrs. Roy Lees and family of Port Huron, Michigan. Mr. Al Achtereekte and Miss Gisele Tyo spent ten days with Mr. and Mrs. John Achtereekte in Calgary. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Loucks and the formers' parents Mr. and Mrs. William Loucks. Mrs. C. Stanley of Ottawa spent a few days with her sister Mr. and Mrs. William Loucks. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthew, Colin and Ian were Easter weekend guests of Mrs. Matthew's mother Mrs. M. Bowman of Gananoque. Corp. and Mrs. David McLaughlin and Wayne of Moose Jaw spent a few days with the former's parents Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth McLaughlin. Corp. and Mrs. McLaughlin were attendants at the Cherry-McLaughlin wed- ding. : When my parents chose Greely for their home and place of business, it was a farming com- munity with only a few houses. Years before that, when the main highway ran through the village, it was a thriving meeting place with a hotel. But in the 1950's Greely was off the beaten path. The main highway now by-passed it, and it was considered too far from Ot- tawa to attract businesses or residents. There were less than a dozen houses, a one room school, an Anglican church, and two general stores that depended on business from the surrounding farming community. It was a quiet place, about to undergo change. " In the mid-1950's my father- began to build houses and young families began moving into the hamlet. A handful of truly dedicated people started a small community centre. When it burnt down, a new one was built, and later an addition was built on to the structure. The Greely Public School was relocated to a larger, modern, open concept type of building. The local stores have changed hands and been renovated so that one is now an expanded grocery store and the other is a craft shop. There are now three subdivisions in the village: the McEvoy, the Shields and the Johnson subdivisions. The pretty Anglican church is still located at the centre of Greely and a new Pentecostal church has been put up on Parkway Road as well. Businesses in the village presently include a cheese and bulk food shop, a real estate office, a photo studio, a welding shop, more than one hairdresser 'as well as some other services. My own family built and operate Poplar Grove Camp: With more homes and businesses coming to the village a fire hall was deemed necessary. Under the same roof as Fire Sta- tion No. 3 there is now a public library. In 1970 the federal government was pursuaded that a post office was required but they were not ready to invest money. A compromise was worked out so that a building was rented to the government and local people were employed there. Now that the Gr eely Grist pena ieee need for such a facility has been proven, the federal government is erecting a permanent building in the village which will be the first solar heated post office in Canada. It will be officially open- ed in May. : There have been growing pains but they have been worthwhile. Greely has matured from a small hamlet into a village. It has grown and prospered during the last few decades and I am sure there are more changes to come. CLASSIFIED WANTED: Three legged T.V. tower, 40-60 feet. Also need rotor, con- trol and antenna. Michael McDermott. 224-8300 evenings. YARD SALE -- Every Sat. and Sun. starting May 2nd, from | p.m. to 8 p.m. Tools, furniture, dishes and clothing. Toute sorte de chose a ven-. dre. 420 Concession Rd. Russell. For Info. call 445-2172. FOR SALE OR RENT -- Newly renovated 3 bedroom house, full bath, laundry area, large backyard. 18 Craig Street, Russell. Available May 15th. Call 443-5547. . FOR SALE -- Youth bed $25. Large electric stove (40") $40. 5 ft. white bath tub $30. Café doors $20. Call 443-5547. FOR SALE -- Two 1975 Ford 880 Tandem Dump Trucks. 477 cu. in. engine. 34,000 rear axle. 5 and 4 transmission. 15 ft: dump boxes. Good condition. Asking $9,000. each. Call 445-2820. PREGNANCY TEST -- In total confidence. Metcalfe Pharmacy Ltd., Metcalfe, Ont. 821-1224. : RIDING. LESSONS -- For all ages. Private or group. Russellridge Stables. 445-2091 or riding instructor Elizabeth O'Driscoll, 234-7058. SINGLE DRIVING HARNESS $75. 445-5229. WANTED -- BACK END LOADER. ANY CONDITION CALL: 445-5686. CARD OF THANKS Sincere thanks to our many. friends and neighbours for their-cards and expressions of sympathy shown us at this time of the loss of a loved one. THANKS The Russell United Church women wish to thank "The Harmony - Six" for the beautiful music and songs which added so much to the Thankoffering service Sunday, April 26th. Their contribution of time and talent helped make possible $213. for the work of Rev. Joe and Carolyn Jespersen of Fort McMurray for their work in the mission and nursing field. And special thanks to Mrs. Jack Twiname (Leila) and the welcoming committee Mrs. Campbell Boothe (Cora) and Mrs. Robert Boothe (Helen). NOTICE. The pupils of Pine Tree Stables are invited to an Equitation Clinic by Alix Power of Dunrobin May 23rd. ) HONEY'S GARAGE General repairs, 24-hour towing and road service, snow ploughing We have regular and unleaded gas Garage Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 64 Castor St., Russell Home: 445-2890 Bus. 445-3020 \LORRY'S SHOP, Need a Haircut, Style or a Perm? " Come and see Lorry at 42 First Avenue, Russell. Call 445-5691 or 445-2099 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:15 - 9:30 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | LA COUTURERE TExES 'Embrun | SPRING FABRICS HAVE ARRIVED 528 rue Notre Dame HOURS Mon. to Thurs.: 9-6; Fri.: 9-9; Sat.: 9-5 wove ----- 443-3113 MICHEL A. COUSINEAU B.Sc. Com. Accountant Accounting system, Bookkeeping pro- cedures, Payroll services, Financial Statements, Special Assignments. Box 88, R.R. 3, Russell, Ontario. (613) 445-5291 KOA 3B0 DRE e Sr BAN: AL METCALFE ONTARIO -CANADA- KOA-2P0 (613) 821-3353 HELICOPTER PILOT TRAINING -- Canada's newest school -- Private & Commercial Licenses -- We hire from our graduates HELICOPTERS LID | -- We have four full-time instructors -- Taught on most advanced equipment -- Free Accommodation For further information call: PAN-AIR HELICOPTERS LTD., Metcalfe, Ontario, (613) 821-3353 Gary R. Barnes B.A. LL.B. Barrister, Solicitor & Notory. 'Russell Office Ottawa Office I : 85 Mill St. 100 Sparks St. 445-2177 Suite 200 237-2222 COCHRANE'S DAIRY LTD. Russell, Ontario. FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTS HOME DELIVERY COMPETITIVE PRICES LOCALLY OWNED Phone 445-2959