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2 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN NOVEMBER 1992 EM ERG ENCY NUM BERS Elyin 359-1 155 Seeley's Bay 387-3124 Residence 387â€"3373 Newboro 212-2500 Portland 272-3302 Toll Free I 4300-46 I -8400 Elgin 359-1 069 Elyin 359-6485 Elyin 359â€"1 068 Dr. Brian Trickey Dr. Stanley Vebh Rideau Medical Centre Portland Health Centre Delta Family Focus V.O.N- Office V.0.N.Senior Support AMBULANCE Portland and Elyin 359-5390 Zenith 90000 273-21 84 l -800-267-9445 345-61 83 345-0950 I -800-267-4409 Anywhere in Ontario Canadian Cancer Society Vife Assault Helpline Heart & Stroke Foundation Canadian Mental Health Association Leeds & Grenville Interval House Athens Veterinary Services: Dr. J. Reid 924-2009 ADVERTISING RATES DISPLAY ADS: 80 PER SQUARE INCH MEASURED TO THE NEAREST INCH CLASSIFIED PAIE: IZIPER WORD IF NOT PAID IN ADVANCE MIMIUM CHAFKI IS $5.00 PHOTO: $7-00 BUSINESS CARDS: $5.00 PLEASE BE SURE TO ADD 7.% GST THERE IS A 10% DISCOUNT FOR ADS THAT ARE CAMERA READY rd LAS DEADLINE FOR 1992 DEADLINE ISSUED NOV 18 NOV 25 NOTICE On October 15th the directors of the Lantern.met to discuss the future of the newsoaper. It was evident to all that the evolution of the organization has left some of the members with an enormous workload which they cannot be asked to bear any longer. The remaining members are unable to commit the time and energy which would allow us to continue producing the paper in the way we have done for so many years. If we cannot find a way to rejuvenate and reorganize. it seems probable that The Lantern will cease to exist by the end of the year. The Directors would prefer to see The Lantern carry on if possible and we have decided to invite suggestions and proposals from individuals or groups who would be interested in taking over its operation. The Lantern was established as a non-profit corporation which would produce and distribute a community newsletter on a regular basis. It Operates much the same as any business but without a payroll. The circulation varies seasonally but generally ranges between 2800 and 3500 cooies per month for 10 months of each year. The cepy and advertisements must be solicited. typed and arranged as you see them when your paper is delivered. The original copy must then be delivered to the printer. printed and mailed. Advertisers must then be billed and our bills must be paid with the receipts. The whole process must be directed by an editor to ensure that the paper goes out on time and accurate financial accounts must be kept and audited to ensure that the organization remains solvent. Needless to say the paper must have some place to call "home" so that all this activity can take place on a regular basis in some kind of orderly fashion. Traditionally the cost of printing has been offset by advertising revenues and our mailing expenses have been subsidized by contributions from the various townships. Advertising rates have always been set to ensure that expenses are met and no more so in a sense we have been a "hand to mouth" operation by choice. In summary. we feel that there is still a role for The Lantern in the community and it remains a financially viable operation but we have given it all that we can give and we must now look to others to carry on. The current directors and volunteers can assure our prospective successors of our good will and assistance through a transition period. We urge you or your group to consider taking over the operation of The Lantern in its current format or perhaps as something quite different. We are anxious to receive proposals or suggestions from grouos or individuals and the directors have agreed to meet on November 19 to review any and all submissions. If we are unable to identify a workable plan at that time we will probably attempt to wind up the affairs of The Lantern by year end. Once again we ask you to give this your urgent consideration and ask yourselves whether you might play a part in the continued existence of The North Leeds Lantern. re systems We? 21f you wish to place a sChristmas card in the :% December issue please a» I X a? 71% ‘fll Weird W‘flé ° EDITORIAL PAGE- Thc North Leeds Lantern is a monthly community Newspaper, distributed free of charge to all households in the Township of Bastard E S. Burgess, Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne, South Crosby and the Village of Newboro. Funding is provided through advertising revenue, which pays for the cost‘ of production while the above named Township Councils contribute towards the mailing costs. as b call early W § DISAPPOINTED SERVICE CLUB A Service Club is an organization made up of a group of people who give wholeheartedly of their time and energy; but a service club cannot operate at all without the support and generosity of their community. The Elgin Lioness Club volunteer their time to raise money for: fire victims, medical emergencies, schools (both elementary and secondary), and all health associat- ions etc.-Heart and Stroke Diabetes, Kidney, CNIB, Cancer and the list goes on.... Recently we held a dance at the Elgin Lions Hall and we were both disappointed and saddened by the lack of support from our community. It takes a lot of time and planning for any function, only to have our efforts put us in the "red". We as a "Club" greatly enjoy and want to continue to provide service for our Community and we would gladly welcome any advice or suggestions from you to aid us in our money raising endeavours. Together we can make it Work. We want to thank all those who do support us and we ask that you generously continue to do so. "ELGIN LIONESS CLUB" DIRECTORS l 991 -1 992 Brys Scovil - Editor/Layout Betty Blackman - Assoc. EdILayout Limmy Scovil - Sec-ITreasurer Doug Roantree - Layout Jeff Baker - Layout/Delivery Jane Honayhan Marjorie Jackson Lorraine Porter The aim of the Lantern is to provide a monthly of interest to the residents of the areas it serves. ‘ News from Councils, local organizations and _ the public is published as space permits and. under the guidelines set down by the Board of Directors. The Lantern also hopes to provide a forum .for local concerns and inv1tes newspaper articles or letters from the general public. All items submitted MUST be signed for publication. DEADLINE: Lantern goes to press the last Tuesday of each month, except July and December- Materi- al must be submitted NO LATER than the Wednesday prior to press date. ADVERTISING SPACE MUST BE BOOKED BEFORE THAT DEADLINE DATE. ADVERTISING CONTENT: The Lantern staff prepare ads for print, however the content of the ad is the responsibility of the advertiser. False or misleading advertising should be brought to the attention of the advertiser in question. A11 classifieds should be paid for at time of insertion of ad. BIRTH, ' DEATH, WEDDING, GRADUATION NOTICES, ETC. are not accepted as these fall under the jurisdiction of the daily or weekly papers. This is the policy of the Directors- CALENDER & COMING EVENTS: Items are included FREE in these areas if the items are submitted before deadline. Calendar items of necessity, must be brief. Coming Events items may NOT INCLUDE COST, TICKET SELLERS, ETC. and should not be unduly long. It is the responsibility of the organizations to inform IN WRITING any changes relating to weekly events listed _on the Calender. It is also advisable to list items for Coming Events on separate sheets from the organization's news items. N.B. Commercial enterprises MAY NOT use Calender or Coming Events columns unless proceeds are going to charity or local service organizations. Back Issues of the Lantern can be seen in the Elgin Branch Library. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS: We request all accounts be paid promptly and directed to the Lantern at: BOX 267, PORTLAND, ONTARIO, ROG 1V0. If you are paying on behalf of an organization, please state the organization and the number from your invoice (if not returning invoice with payment). This allows us to credit the correct account. The ~Lantern reserves the right to adjust ad sizes, depending on space available-