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page 15 M Simpson Lodge No. 157 MASONS HONOUR VETERAN Simpson Lodge #157 held a special event on Tuesday, April 7, 1981, at the Masonic Temple, Newboro. The occasion was to recognize the long and faithful service of Wor. Bro. G. Homer Palmer, and to express their thanks and ap- preciation for his many contributions to his lodge, his church and community. A capacity crowd of brethren and ladies, his family and many friends were on ‘ hand to share the happy event. He had no knowlege of the event, and was taken by complete surprise. His family and close friends were kept in hiding until an appropriate time. Out of town guests were: his two sons, Jack Palmer, Mountain; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Palmer, Lansdowne; his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McAlpine, Scar- borough; two sisters Jean Palmer and Muriel Buckley, Kingston and his sis- ter-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Chaplin, Valleyfield, Que. Douglas Bond served as Master of Cere- monies. He had a number of slides pre- pared of many different times and events of Homer's life, all of which were most timely and interesting. Rev. H. Seely presented a resume of Homer's contributions to the church, which was spiced with anecdotes and good humour. Homer was initiated into Simpson ~Lodge on Dec. 2, 1947. He was Worshipful Master in 1955. The highlights of his year as Wor. Master, as taken from the Lodge records, were presented by the secretary. He served as Director of Ceremonies for several years and is now a trustee. He served as District Chap- lain, for Frontenac District, in 1976- 77. Ray Gamble gave a resume of Homer's masonic activities and contributions, and elaborated on some interesting highlights. The District Deputy Grand Master of Frontenac Masonic District, Rt. Wor. Bro. Wallace C. Hogeboom, brought greetings and good wishes from the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of Ontario. The Simpson Choir entertained with appropriate selections, to the de- light of all. Homer, in responding, eXpressed his complete surprise and thanked every- one for the honour bestowed upon him. All adjourned to the banguet hall to share a social hour of fellowship and good food, which consisted of fresh maple syrup, homemade biscuits, cook- ies and cheese. NEWS FLASH! Date iine~ Neobono. Apnii 22 and 23 oaw a gnoup 06 tocai heoidenta finanticaiig moving boxet,‘ gunnitune, wabhing windowo and doing vaniouo othen choheb in and anound a building on the main Atneet 06 the village. The dedicated wonh 06 thus gnoup enabted the Newboao Bnanch 06 the Rideau Lahe Union Libnang to move into itb no» iocation and be heady 60h hegutan tibnang houna on Thunoday evening. The new noOm i4 a big impnovement oven the pheviouo quantena, giving mone epace and enabiing patnona to tocate thein oeiectionb with gneat eaae. Achiidnen'b connen haw been Aet up and bhouid pnove a buoy prI in the flutune monthb. Weii done, Newboho. SOCCER Nisws Spring Greetings Soccer Fans! Another winter behind us and the promise of summer's bounty ahead; along with all the tell tale signs of spring. Have you noticed those big black and white "puff balls" sprouting up all over? Thats right kids, once again its time for that summer time version of hockey, called Football in Great Britain and Soccer here in Canada. Do you boys and girls remember those hot summer days last year when you began to wonder how many more trips up and down that long playing field you could take. Fortunately the coach would usually come to your rescue and send in the next shift out. Keep in mind that at the higher levels of soccer there are very few substitutions, if any. The North Leeds Soccer Association is moving into its first full season with registration and enthusiasm running high. Registration is being offered in the four age categories of NOVICE, ATOM, MOSQUITO and PEEWEE. The six- teen teams will be representing the Portland Prowlers, Seeley's Bay Strik- ers, Delta Drillers and the Elgin Elev- ens. Seeley's Bay will be carrying an extra "playload" as they will also be competing in the Kingston District Soccer League. The N.A.S.L. season-openers are slated for May l6. with a six game schedule. Playoff arrangements and possible tourn- ament play are pending until the next coaches meeting. Large trophies for the Divisional Champions have been donated by:â€" R.L. Gamble Ltd., Frank Perrin Real Estate and the Delta Lions and Thompson Electric of Seeley's Bay. i leeds farm energy project 924-9701 ALCOHOL FUEL WORKSHOP featuring mommn THOMAS - fuel alcohol pioneer- in ATHENS main st., across from texaoo sta. on SAT. MAY 9th AT 10 am. Around the Leeds area Soccer is grow- ing in leaps and bounds. The Kingston area High Schools are now going with a spring schedule as well as their Fall season. Brockville recently register- ed 500 children in their summer pro- gram. GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN 1981 OASWT celebrates An atmosphere of celebr- ation pervaded the Fireplace room at the Carveth Care Centre April lO when the Bananoque and District group of the Ontario Association of Super-annuated Women Teachers met and observ- ed the silver anniversary tea. Prior to this a short bus- iness meeting was held. Pres- ident Kathryn Scott welcomed all the members. She explain- ed that the May meeting would be special too with the theme being "Dining Out." It will be held May 15 as a banquet at 12 p.m. in the Portland Community Hall. President Scott asked members to have an interesting anecdote from their first school for the Book of Memory which Etheleen Tye is preparing. 4'