Lakes and Islands, Times Past

Northern Leeds Lantern (1977), 1 Oct 1988, p. 6

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(613) 359-5740 6 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN ELGIN U.C.W. The first meeting after the summer break was well attended with 28 members answering the roll call. Evelyn Campbell had generously offered the use of her lovely summer cottage for the evening which commenced with a delicious Pot-Luck supper. This was followed by the normal business program, and our President Shirley Bryden opened with a prayer. Loree Smith and Nina Churchill continued with the Worship, the theme being "Individuality" illustrating the variation between the seasons, and indeed people, and she then read a poem entitled "What is Autumn". Nina read from the scriptures, Proverbs 3, verses 19-35. Offerings were taken and dedicated by Loree, and Nina read a poem "As I go my Way" and the Worship concluded by all members reading in unison, a poem "God is Love". Marjorie a very This was in a Biblical contest. The ladies formed groups of three, and each group was given a list of quotations from the Bible with a number of blank sections which each group endeavoured to fill in, in a given period Earl provided interesting study. the form of of time, the winners being rewarded with small gifts. Lydia Tackaberry read the minutes of the last meeting, Enid Soper the Treasurer‘s report and Eleanor Taylor details of catering. It was discussed and agreed to have the Christmas Bazaar on Wednesday, November 2nd. Leorene Hayes gave details of the Flower Fund, Nina the Stewardship report which concerned an article in the United Church Observer â€" “Cards for South Africa", Katherine Sides read an extract from the "Mandate" magazine which was discussing the Christian faith in China. Shirley gave the Benediction, and Sandra Freeman offered a vote of thanks to Evelyn for her hospitality. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11th. Barry St. Pierre Chartered Accountant PO. Box 119 Elgin, Ontario KOG PHILIPSVILLE W.l. Members met on September 8, 1988. The meeting was an open meeting on waste management and garbage disposal. President Leorine Hayes called the meeting to order and introduced Mary who had attended a seminar -â€"i- at Queen's University. Members of a panel formed E ,_ before the meeting presented papers prepared on specific areas. Marion Stone reported on efforts made to recycle glass, Sylvia Graham on difficulty experienced in disposing of plastic bottles, so called disposable diapers, etc. Maureen Ready spoke of the waste of tin in cans. Lecrine Hayes discussed the waste of paper and the loss of our trees in the process. The early Egyptians recycled paper, it seems that we are marching backwards. Meeting closed with the National Anthem. Lunch was served. PHILIPSVILLE OUTREACH NEIGHBOURS The monthly dinner was served to a full house and a number of take-out dinners were supplied. Mary Sutcliffe introduced the guest speaker, Mr. L. Penny, from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Brockville. He gave an interesting talk on hunting, the rules and regulations and the ways in which they are broken, and the rights of land owners. Joe Raison auctioned the African Violets donated by Don and Kaye Williams, Westport. Dinner was delicious. Next month will not be a dinner date, but a bus trip for the Seniors, on October 6. Please be at the Institute Hall at 9 a.m. ELGIN 4-H With the start of a new school year there is also the start of new 4-H project ‘Much Ado About Meat'. We have six mem- bers in our Elgin club, the 'Prime Cuts'. Our president is Morgan Grady-Smith and the vicepresident is Heidi Mer- riman. Our secretarial job is being shared by two members: Buffy Goring and Margaret Keates. Lisa Freeman is re- cording the attendance. Our faithful leaders are Nancy Hayes and Jansje Keates. At our first meeting we enjoyed making and eating tacos. No- thing could have prepared us for the shock of the second meeting; we had to cut raw liver, even worse, we had to cook this liver and then taste it. A couple of mem- bers even asked for seconds! This fall's 4-H project is off to a good start and we're looking forward to lots more un. Main St. . Elgin 130 Tel. 359-5782 @®@ ®% " Suz ette’s i MIR 5mm FOR 11E _I9l_£ EMILY 10:00 a.l. - 8:00 p.l. 10:00 a... - 8:00 p.l. Tue . uedf 9:00 a... - 5:00 In . Fr'ilfs 9:“) 3.1. - 5:!!! Sat. 9:!!! LI. .- 12 noon Located in the 'Home-Video" Building “canal in Barbering l Styling ELGIN AND DISTRICT COâ€"OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL The Elgin and District Coâ€"Operative Nursery School is off to a great start, with good enrolment in both the morning and afternoon sessions. We are delighted to welcome Susan Dunfield of Portland as our new teacher. Susan is filled with energy, enthusiasm and great ideas to which the youngsters are responding well. Her obvious love for children and pleasure in her work with them are great strengths of our program this year. As well, the children are enjoying the opportunity to socialize with others their own age as they learn to handle themselves in group situations. It's never too late to register your child at Nursery School and we still have room for more. Join us at any time on a fullâ€"time or part-time basis. Regular classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 â€" 11:30 a.m. for juniors (2-31/2) and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. for. seniors (31/2 -4%) in the United Church basement. Feel free to drop by at class time or call 359-5786 or 359-5166 for more information. COURNEYA ROOFING 359-5053 RR# 3, ELGIN, ONT. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING: ASPHALT 8 CEDAR SHINGLES TAR & GRAVEL STEEL EAVESTROUGH, METAL FLASHING REPAIRS T0 BARN ROOFS * FREE ESTIMATES * * FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE * on NEW & REâ€"ROOFING “ Voun BEST Combination 06 QUALITY 5 PRICE. 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