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4 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN MAY 1991 *9 ;\ IF'u . ' W043 ~ “V. 7%“? DELTA ATHLETIC & RECREATIONAL SOCIETY We would like to express our sincere "THANKS" once again to all of the People of the Village and surrounding ' area who supported us during the Maple Syrup Festival by means of baking, donations and helping us through- out the Festival. You helped us survive a very busy weekend. Last year we started construction on the horseshoe pits. We completed 2 of them last year and plan on completing the other 8 this year. We also plan on landscaping at the Recreation Center with trees, flower beds and park benches. We will keep you upâ€"dated on this project. There are also plans on starting up a Horseshoe Club if you are interested let us know. We hosted a few tournaments last year with very good turn outs, showing us that there is interest in this area. This fall we had a lot of maintenance done at the rink by replacing some boards, fixing the pressure pump, doors etc. to get ready for the winter. We had ice for a couple of weeks and had a very successful winter Carnival, but when the mild spell came in January the ice melted and the water ran out under the boards. with our winters, wherein one week it is freezing and the next it is mild, we think that if we can find a way to keep the water from running out by somehow sealing the sides then we could have ice most of the winter without depending on people flooding. if any of you have any good suggestions on how this could be done we would be glad to hear them. We also have finally decided on a Logo that was designed by Kathryn Hunter of Delta. We presented it on Neon coloured hats during the Syrup Festival. We still have some left if anyone is interested. The Delta Athletic & Recreational Society is ya nonâ€"profit organization that depends on volunteer help to keep it running. It takes a lot of money and hard work to keep the Recreation Center going, but over the last 2 years there have been many improvements made. We do appreciate all of the donations and help given to us. After all the Center is to be enjoyed by young and old. In the winter, weather permitting, there is skating and hockey. In the summer there is tennis, basketball, volleyball and most recently Horseshoes. Come on out and visit us. The Recreation Center is located on Water Street and ‘we always have any of our events posted in the Grocery Stores throughâ€" out the Village. We are always looking for help. Come out and join us. Our meetings are on the lst Monday of every month at the Recreation Center starting at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns please feel free to call or write us. we can be reached at Box 46, Delta, Ontario KOE lGO. Thankâ€"you! « Committee of the DARS Allison McElroy, President; Helena Philips, Vice President; Marion ‘WTight, Treasurer; Cathy Livingston, Secretary DELTA DATA There was a very good attendance at Delta United Church Women's annual Easter Thankoffering Service. Jeanette‘ Molaro and Leora Raison received the guests from Toledo, Portland, Elgin, Lyndhurst and Athens. President, Irma Chant welcomed all, and introduced the topic of the evening which was "Sweetness and Light". Scriptures were read from Mathew, Luke and John. Readings were given alternately by President Irma, Irene Goodsell and Vivian Morris. "Brighten the Corner where You Are" was sung by the ladies. The offering was received by Edith Woods and Joan Molaro, after which the doxology was sung. Our guest speaker, Rev. Susan Steers from Athens, was graciously introduced by Irene Goodsell. Susan delivered an interesting message pertaining to Easter and treated us to two selections on the guitar. Vivian Morris thanked Rev. steers and presented a gift. The ladies were invited to a time of fellowship in the Church hall. Kathryn Powell closed our meeting with a very inspirational prayer. Vivian Morris Limmy Scovil, Lloyd Irwin, Gordon McNaughton and a splendid cake! a On March 30, 1991 Harmony Masonic Lodge celebrated an exceptional occasion when Right Worshipful Brother District Deputy Grand Master, accompanied District, Gordon McNaughton, St.Lawrence by the Worshipful Master, Very Worshipful Brother S.S.(Limmy) Scovil and several members of the >Lodge, presented a 75 year lapel pin to R.W Brother Lloyd Irwin. in reCOgnition of his 75 years of devoted services to masonry. Lloyd is 98 years of age. He joined Harmony Lodge on March 15,1916; served as master of the Lodge in 1923/24 and was elected D.D.G.M. of St. Lawrence District in July 1954, probably the highlight of his masonic career. He discharged the many duties of this high office with distinction and continued to serve masonry in general and his lodge in paticular in the subsequent years. R.W.Bro. Irwin received his 60 year Jewel as a Past Master in 1983 and has now celebrated another milestone in his masonic career; a record of service equalled by very few. BEVERLEY SENIORS Our regular meeting -on April 19, 1991 was held in the Legion Hall, Delta. 25 members of the Lansdowne Seniors Club shared a potâ€"luck lunch with us and stayed for the afternoon. Following lunch we enjoyed a 30 minute tape about first aid; how to cope with heart attack, cuts, burns, choking etc. The tape was given to us courtesy of the Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Maitland. Their representative, Bill Blanchard, spoke about the problems and legal responsibilities involved when there is Va death in the family. President, Mrs. M. Aimer, opened the meeting and we all sang 0 Canada. It was moved and approved that we donate $25.00 to the Cancer Society. Preparations were made for the Zone meeting on April 29, 1991 hosted by our club. V Our President Said a prayer, and we remembered in silence , our dear departed member Dora Bell. The meeting closed with the singing of "The Queen", followed by a sing-song of old time favourites. All in all an entertaining afternoon and as a result friendship between our clubs was strengthened. ELGIN LIONESS CLUB Members held their annual Marathon Bingo on March 22, 23 at the Lions Community Hall in Elgin.y The bingo stared at 8:00 p.m. Friday and ran "nonâ€" stop" for 27 hours ending Saturday, 11:00 p.m. Three buildup jackpots were played every nine hours. There were special games every 15 minutes for prizes donated by the merchants and citizens of Elgin, Westport, Crosby, Forfar, Portland, Delta, Kingston, Newboro, Lyndhurst, Seeleys Bay, Jones Falls, and Chaffey's Lock. Two grocery baskets were raffled and won by Georgie Shanks and Sheila Sly. The Lioness Club would like to thank the people who willingly donated the prizes, the Lions members who worked, Morton Community Centre members Wayne Sly, Carol Perrin 'and volunteers Penny Haskins, Gord & Cheryl MacArthur, ' Lisa Bark, Shelley Melo, Willy Tinkess, Sheila Hayden, Lisa McWilliam and Jansje Keates. Also, a "Special" thankâ€"you‘ from the chairâ€" person to the 'people mentioned above. Your coâ€"operation, support and generosity has made this event and our club a success. Lioness Gail Summers Chairâ€"person A..«_;.~a;:.~r-?r'"â€"â€"., -r~T“‘4--~wâ€"â€"«w, an“. .. .