Lakes and Islands, Times Past

Northern Leeds Lantern (1977), 1 Nov 1990, p. 4

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BEVERLY SEMIOR CITIZENS A ter t e summer 0 i ays, the Beverley Senion citizens are back into monthly activities. During the summer, one of our members organized a bus tour to Oxfordâ€"Mills and Ottawa. The Lyndhurst Seniors club joined us. During the morning we visited the garden of Osmonde White and his wife in Oxford-Mills, they have a weekly program on Channel T6. The Old Stone Farmhouse, century old maple trees amd flowers were admired by all. Im the afternoon we visited the Museum of Civilization in Hull and enjoyed the newest invention of Cinema,lmex and 0mnimax.We had dinner in Kemptville.0ur first Fall meeting was held on September 2T with a good turn out. After business we saw a slide presentation about the Delta Mill by David Mess of the Mill Society. This resulted in a lively discussion followed by tea and a social gathering. The October l9 meeting was attended by the Zone Field Representative Valerie Church and Zone Secretary/Treasurer Ken Hains both of Brockville. Meals on wheels were discussed nad since we have only three convenors there will be only one meal per month on the fourth Wednesday, at noon in the Legion Hall, Delta. The price will be $4.00 and they will be delivered by volunteers in the surrounding area. The November l6 meeting at 2 p.m. in the Hall, will be followed by a bazaar and tea at 3 p.m. At the last convention of U.S.C.0. in London it was decided that people of 55 and over may join our clubs. Our meetings are on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Hall. Yearly dues are only $3.00 We welcome new members anytime, ju5t drop in. Greet you local friends, clients and customers through a Chrlstmas card in the Lantern BASThRD Aflfl SOUTH BURGESS FIRE DEPARTMENT. DELTA U.C.W. The UCW gathered at the ..FIRE_Nm IN MY HOUSE" hore home of Irene ‘ lakes f ,t thl If all of the elementary school students in Bastard and Burgess Township GOOdéeu or. 1 5 mon y f0110w their guidelines for fire prevention in the home. residential fires in meetlng. Pre51dent Irma Chant the area will be drastically reduced. That was the goal for the fire prevention staff of the Township as several fire safety activities were conducted at welcomed each member and Beverley Elementary in Delta and Rideau Centennial in Portland. read an Autumn Prayer. To keep with the season, each Pillowingfghe ngtiongl Sheme of " Iflugfiing If‘or Hgme Fire Saélergy". tSeliire . . preven ion sta . un or t e irection 0 ie ire revention icer ; iam read a_ Iver-5e pertalnlng to Mum. drilled home safety tips into the minds of our 350 students. Assisted 111a:h<sg1v1ng. Tlie roll call by Deputy Chief Dan Seuard.dn., Firefighters June Burt;h.89n_unrris and Sari Hanna. classroom visits were made to each grade with fire safety pamphlets, posters, colouring books and balloons being distributed accordingly.During the presentations, the primary students viewed a film entitled " Snuffy's Fire Brigade" while the junior/intermediate students watched" A Cry For The Children": a dynamic film about the destruction of human lives and property. reported 12 hospital and 11 home calls being made. Hilda Cardiff opened the devotional by reading a Thanksgiving poem, and the hymn "Come Ye Thankful But the artivities did not just end with classroom presentations as each Junior and Senior Kindergarten class visited the area fire station. The students were able dress up in the firefighter's turn out gear before watching a movie People, Come" was sung. b M‘ k M ' I F H 11 F t h h m _ . a out it ey ouse 3 visit to tie ire a . urtiermore, eac c i was given Alléen Jvaues read the the chance to sit behind the driver's wheel of the fire truck. One after another, scnptures from LUke' The the boys and girls turned on the red lights, honked the horn and blew the siren. first part of the devotion, Oh what fun! entitled "Why Me?", was based on the scriptures with reference Another special treat was provided for the Kindergarten students by the of the Delta and Portland Firefighter's Associations as to lepers. The second part all participants enjoyed a soft drink and a hot dog while visiting the . . fire station. Without the co-operation of the Associations, many worthwhile was New D1_men51°ns to events such as these would not have been as memorable. A Special thank you Thanksg1v1ng~ Wlth a poem should also'go to [13m qawygg and Egrb Seward for preparing the refreshments. to correspond: THANKS LORD! I thank Thee, Lord for eyes to see The beauty of each thriving tree. I thank Thee, Based upon the National Fire Prevention Theme for 1990, the Bastard and South Burgess Fire Department again sponsored a poster contest for the area schools. Each grade winner received a certificate, a smoke detector and a shirt/ball cap which promote the county's Learn Not To Burn program. Winners at Beverley Elementary School included Anthony McCullough, Stephen Slack, Richard Webster,Amy Mustard.Lesley Haskin,Shawn Hart, James Hill and Chris Hanna. Lord for nose Winners at Rideau Centennial School included Peter Bastedo, Brock Fournier, to smell .Iill Turnbull.Kati Bastedo, David Whalen,Crystal I.ee.David Heagle and x Beautiful flowers I love so moms chto'“ well. But now that the glamour and glitter of fire prevention week is gone until I thank Thee, Lord, for ears next year, the fire department is confident that the various activities have left to hear a lasting impression in the minds of tomorrow. Afterall, we are educating ' . today for a fire safe tomorrow! The v01ce of those I love so dear. I thank Thee, Lord, for hands to work, I pray Thee, Lord, they never Shirk. I thank Thee, to walk, And for a tongue that I may talk. I thank Thee, creation, But I thank Thee most for my salvation. Mary M. Baker The offering was received and dedicated by Hilda, after which the fun project and leprosy fund were collected. The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted as was Irene Goodsell's treasurer's report. Irma Chant gave a short report on the Fall Rally, and other members commented on now much they enjoyed it. A short discussion was held re groups to be helped at Christmas time. Irene then gave her Stewardship report. "Recollection of my teaching days in Timmins at the time of the Gold Rush" was Emily Lester's topic for the program. Inuit children and adults from all walks of life were taught the English language, besides other helpful hints. Our interest was held from beginning to end! The ladies enjoyed lunch put on by Aileen Jacques, Jeannette Molaro and our hostess Irene Goodsell. Vivian Morris gave the courtesy. Our next meeting will be at the home of Joan Molaro. Vivian Morris Mrs.Newman's morning Kindergarten class receives a warm‘ welcome from CFPO Morris before touring the fire hall. Lord, for feet Lord for Thy .11” Wayne Phillips Floor Covering Sales & Installations Repairs 8. Cleaning U DELTA RR1 L923 ~245 7 SNIDER'S PLUMBING LYNDHURST, ONTARIO Quality Service Work and New Construction call any time 928â€"3085 fi_ _._.~ ..... evâ€"Yâ€"v. firstâ€"c, . â€".‘â€"â€"â€"â€", ~-~rfl

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