Lakes and Islands, Times Past

Northern Leeds Lantern (1977), 1 Mar 1981, p. 5

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g 6 pr’"‘â€"%"_"'1r><_"sr§rwâ€"-. _-_ ‘Y'"¢->r_ _, W .s‘ Seeleys Bay A SE E LEY'S BAY U.C .W. The U.C.W. of Seeley's Bay United Church met in the C.E. room with an attendance of I8. Myrtle Simpson, as hostess, welcomed the ladies to the Feb. meeting. The devotional was given by Mariorie McIntyre and Mary Davies, and was based on Psalm [03, and was concluded with singing another Psalm -' I2l. The roll call was led by the Pres. with'all repeating in unison the 23rd Psalm. Hilda Simpson presided for the meeting. Correspondence was dealt with, the treasurer‘ s report given and also the report from the card convenor. We were reminded that U.C.W. Presbyterial meets Feb. I7th in Queen St. Church, Kingston. Thank offering was taken and dedicated. The speaker for the evening was Mrs. Joan Simpson, of Arc Industries, Gananoque. Six years ago this group was started to help those handicapped adults not able to fully cope with life. It is funded 80% by the Government and those attending are taught sewing, cooking, crafts, etc. Some work is done for industry that is within their capabilities and is supervised by the staff. Recreation is in the form of swimming, bowling and participating in local activities. Mrs. Simpson also mentioned that help is available for those younger than I8 - such as schooling at Sweet's Corners and for those under school age. To accident victims and those who have suffered {ram strokes, etc . help is also avoi Iablej. To show the various activities, Mrs. Simpson has slides of the various groups working, and also samples of their crafts, etc. Numerous questions were asked and the subiect was very timely as this is the International Year of the Disabled. Thanks were expressed to Mrs. Simpson for giving us this information and a cheque presented to assist in this work. All members are urged to visit Arc Industries. They move to their new location early in April. A social time was enjoyed with Myrtle Simpson and Helena Elliott providing delicious refreshments. All women of our church are invited to ioin with us for our next meeting, March 3rd. at 8 p.m. when the topic will be - "Women of the Church" . R O N H O E K S T RA CONSTRUCTION LYNDHURST. ONTARIO 928-2494 NEW HGES LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIGiS RENOVATIONS ADDITIONS FU RNACE INSTALLATIONS T. J. (TOM) HAMMOND FURNACE INSTALLATIONS FORCED-AIR OIL WOOD-OIL COWBINATICNS CHIIVNEY FLASHING, EAVESTROUGHING SHEET IVETAL & HEATING FABRICATICN 8| INSTALLATIGI CALL m. (TOM) HAnnND R.R. #6 KINGSTON (rm. 15) 548-7489 St. John’s Anglican Church St. John's Anglicai Church, Leeds, held their annual Vestry Meeting on Sunday, January 4, 1981, Father Don Bailey presented a plaque and card of well wishes on behalf of the congregation to Mrs. Dora Langridge. Mrs. Langridge celebrated sixty years of continuous membership at St. John's. In her own words: - "It has been a pleasure." A presentation of a plaque was also made to Mrs. Irene Dawson by Father Bailey on behalf of the congregation of St. John's. Mrs. Dawson this year celebrates her twenty-fifth year as Superintendent of St. John's Sunday School. The following officers were elected: Rector's Warden - John Duncan People's Warden - Lou Harris Treasurer - Bill Nolan Synod Lay Rep. - Susan Duncan Alt. Synod Lay Rep. Susan Dent Deputy People's Warden - Charles Roantree The financial reports for the year 1980 showed an increase in attendance, and a satisfactory financial picture. page 5 Anytime you have difficulty’ getting to Fortar, buy FORFAR CHEESE At HALLADAY'S IN ELGIN WHITNEY'S IN MORTON SWEET'S IN SEELEY'S BAY VILLAGE MARKET IN DELTA MORRIS‘ IN DELTA WARNEH'S IN PHILIPSVILLE ALGUIRE'S IN ATHENS MACDONALD'S IN NEWBORO CHANT'S IN HARLEM FORFAR CHEESE ‘i. GOOD PRICES WATCH FCR NEW SPRING FABRICS IN BEAUTI FIJI. SHAIES I SPECIAL LOT KNITS 60" WIDE REG. $5.98 - $2.149 YD. STARTS FARCH 5TH

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