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page 10 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN5 ELGIN and DISTRICT NURSERY SCHOO EXECU Thursday August 17th at 8 p.m. at the home of Mark and Judy Timpany. Parents planning to enroll children in September are welcome..c Further infor- mation and directions to the Timpany home, R.R.#l, Delta are available by calling 928- 2370 or 359-5514. GRADUATION On Tuesday, June 27th., thirty- one students graduated from South Crosby Public School in Elgin. The special evening began with a dinner for the graduates, their parents and their teachers at the Elgin United Church. This deli- cious meal was prepared by the grade seven class, and their par- ents, under the direction of Mrs. Tedford. The graduation exercises were opened with remarks by the Principal, Mr. Smith, and music by the school choir. The special speaker was Mr. John Chalmers, from the 0.!lP Detachment at West- port who is studying law at Queen's University in Kingston. The valdictory address was given by Holly Hubel who spoke about her memories of her years at South Crosby. The grade eight trio group and a duet by Shirley Denn- ison and Holly Hubel were greatly enjoyed. Many awards were extended during the graduation service, chief among which were athletic trophies to Header Stanton and Terry Smith, Grade Eight Boy‘s Highest Average, Kerry Bock Grade Eight Girl's Highest Aver- age, Shirley Dennison, and the Proficiency Trophy to Shirley Dennison. Probably the highlight of the evening for the graduates was the dance after the graduation. The music was provided by a disc joc- key from Kingston and the grades six and seven students joined the graduates in their last event at South Crosby. (“Skills fordâ€"mercury YOUR AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER FOR 14 YEARS. We have the latest in service equipment, a good supply of cars and trucks. We like to sell locally (we all need each other). So if you would like to deal with us, shop the big stores, then come see us. We'll treat you right. 272â€"2885 Wild West skit at day camp. DAY CAMP For the past three weeks, many children in the South Crosby area have enjoyed the sun and fun at the South Crosby Day Camp, operating at the Township Beach. Director of the program, Marie Earl, swimming instructor, Brenda Tetley, camp counsellors, Julia Sheffield and Penny Williams, along with several helpers, Kerry Bock, David Stanton, Holly Hubel and Suzette O'Hearn offer a wide variety of talents and interests to the children. who attend. The program includes arts and crafts, drama, creative learning exper- iences, swimming lessons, music and many games. The children have also travelled to Foley ' Mountain and the Westport Beach, are going this week to Kingston to view the Discovery Train and to swim and play at Lake Ontario Park, and spent one night camp- ing at the hush. Each week offers a different theme and lots of fun...bubble blowing and toe- painting contests! I The salaries of the perman- ent staff are paid by the Board of Education; all other expenses are covered by a $2,000. grant from the Township, including the busing, the salaries of the help- ers, all su ies, installation of the telep one and repairs to the swimming raft. Registration fees ($5.00 er child for the entire summer , money raised at swim-a-thons this year and last, and cool-aid sales also help in defraying these expenses. This year the children raised nearly 500.00 at the swim-a-thon! For those of you who can find it, the Township Beach is a beautiful spot. The land is flat, open to the sun at the waterfront, well-treed back near the camp cottage and change houses, is equipped with picnic tables, and swings of a sort. And, despite the fact that there is a day camp operating, there is plenty of room for those who just wish I to enjoy this lovely property. We invite all residents of I the area to come, view the program in action, have a swim or just relax. in the sun. We do ask that you not tamper with the swimming raft or the buoy lines, or inter- , fere with swimming lessons when they are in progress. And, I please do refrain from acts 5 of vandalism. We in South [ Crosby have a beautiful public I beach, a joy for those of us who do not own cottages in the area. We thank the Council of South Crosby Township for having thednsight to purchase such a valuable property and confined above Hawk hope that their interest in its development will make it one of which they, too, will be prOud. NOTICE: There will be no Day Camp at South Crosby Park the week of July 3lst. Activities will begin again on August 7th. and the pro- gram will run for three weeks in August. ADULT SWIMMING CLASSES will be available at 4 p.m. each day, beginning on August 7th. SEE YOU AT THE DELTA FAIR. / I I The FII'SI Canamam Bank -, Bank of Montreal ELGIN, ONT. 359-5396 At the graguation exercises of the South Crosby Grade Eight class, two of the teachers of the school were presented with the D ME T WAR ‘by Mr. Clifford Smith, Principal of the School. These awards are made Tin recognition of distinguished service, notable achievements and demonstrated leadership. Congratulations to the recipients, Mr. Ross Hawkins and Mrs. Marilyn MacLennan. ELGIN FRIENDSHIP CLUB The regular meeting of the Elgin Friendship Club was held in our room on Tuesday, July 11th. with a small attendance, due to many summer activities. The meeting opened with the singing of 0 Canada with Miss Elisa Gray at the piano. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Donovan annâ€" ounced that the rally next year will be held in Delta. Our August meeting will be in the form of a boat trip from Port- land to Rideau Ferry on August 8th., with lunch at Rideau Ferry. We will leave Portland at 10 a.m. and return at 2 p.m. E. J. KENNEY 'PLUMBING & HEATING SHEET METAL WORK Phone: Bus. & Res. 359-5286 ELGIN, ONT.