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ST. COLUMBANUS C.W.L. St. Cvlumbanus C.W.L. met May 13 at the Rectory. Out-going President, Mrs. Theresa Vanderwerf opened the meeting with the league prayer. She then turned the meeting over to the new President, Mrs. Elizabeth McNamara. Mrs. Vanderwerf was thanked for her hard work and serâ€" vice to the league by Father O'Neil. The business portion of the meeting included the minutes, treasurer's re- port and correspondence. Thea Blank- enborg reported that membership had reached 49. Officers for the following year are: Viceâ€"president â€" Lillian Rodgers Secretary â€" Maureen McCarthy Treasurer - Evelyn Donovan Corresponding Sec. - Barb Purdy Parish Council Rep. Maureen McCarthy Several convenorships were filled. Teresa Vanderwerf - Christian Family Life. She will concentrate on the pro- life movement through Brockville Right To Life Communication â€" News reporter- Kathryn Scott. Phone Committee â€" Teresa Vanderwerf, Annie Gunniwick, Margaret Hamilton, Francis Lyle, Ursula Kenney Church Life â€" Joan Kenney will head the Altar Society. Numerous summer activities were disâ€" cussed. The crowning of Our Lady by the children will take place May 25 at the 10 a.m. mass. The Diocesan Convention is May 31st- June 1 in Brockville. Margaret Courneya and Liz McNamara will attend. Father O'Neil, Maureen McCarthy and Paul McNamara will also attend the Sunday night banquet. The Annual C.W.L. Luncheon will be held June 8 at Hotel Kenney, Jones Falls. Coffee will be served again after Mass on Sunday June 29 and Sun., Aug. 31 at both Philipsville and Elgin. Teresa Vanderwerf reported that the Ontario Health Care Act petitions had been well received in our fellow churâ€" ches, and were sent on to the Ministry of Health. The ladies were reminded of the need to continue to boycott Nestle products. Topics were discussed for next year's programs. The Sept. meeting will be held at the home of Laura Carty. Following the meeting a lunch was served by Maureen McCarthy and Margaret Hamilton. FORYOUR CARPENTRY & RENOVATION NEEDS M.BRO“mI PORTLAND. ONTARIO KOGlVO TELEPHONE 272-2258 SOUTH CROSBY FIRE DEPARTMENT In expanding their services to South Crosby and surrounding townships, the South Crosby Volunteer Fire Department have purchased the Marshall Rescue Tool. They feel well qualified to use this tool as they have three members who are ambulance attendents, several with basic St. John's First Aid course and men with several years towing experience. The time element and safety factor in removing a trapped person can mean the difference between life and death. Anyone wishing to make a don- ation towards the purchase of the Marshall Rescue Tool, can do so by contacting the Fire Chief, Wayne Carbino at 359â€"5959 or Deputy Chief, Paul Yurkowsky at 359-5236- CUSTOM » MADE SllPCOVERS GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS' FREE ESTIMATES FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 0 928-"2008 SOUTH CROSBY SENIOR CITIZENS The South Crosby Senior Citizens met on May 14th. The meeting opened with the singing of "O Canada" with Eliza Gray at the piano. Rev. Seeley reported on the held at Mallorytown on April About 100 were in attendanca repre- senting A delegates from the 20 Clubs plus speakers. Dinner was served by the women of the Mallorytown Legion. Among the speakers were Sandra Bickâ€" erstaff from the Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services, Henry Wisniewski, Field Representative for the "New Horizon" program and Ellis Blair, editor of "The Voice", which is the official newspaper of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario. Rev. Seeley reported that Mrs. Hazel Summers was in Kingston General Hospital. A letter was read from the Seeley's Bay Senior Citizens regarding joinâ€" ing them at a picnic to be held at Kendrick Point during Senior Citizens week June 15th â€" let. Mrs. Hughson asked to be relieved of her job as secretary due to ill health. Ev Donovan was nominated to take her place. An hour of bingo and cards was enâ€" joyed before lunch was served. workshop 16th. ELGIN and DISTRICT COâ€"OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 3 1 p.m. â€" 3:30 p.m. ELCIN UNITED CHURCH For furthur information call 272â€"2384 ., Elgin & Districx Co-op Nu rsery School Special events for the Nursery School children in April and May were a visit from the dental nurse and a trip to the fire hall. May will also feature a visit to a local farm. The last day of school will find both the Junior and Senior groups and parents enjoying a party at the St.Pierre home. There will be a "graduaâ€" tion" ceremony for those children entering kindergarten in Septemâ€" ber. At the May meeting the parents committee finalized plans for registration. Due to the large number of children enrolled this year, it was decided to hold a Spring Registration (May 27) for the school year 1980 - 1981. Anyone unable to attend the registration may call Lynn Burt at 272-2384 for information or registration forms. A fall registration will be held Sepâ€"’ tember 3 for those not registerâ€" ed in May. However the spring registrants will priority if the number of children exceeds the limit allowedo If that happens, a waiting list will be established. Due to the popularity of the ” cookbooks sold as a moneyâ€"raising project, an additional 100 have been ordered. A "Garage Sale" will be held Saturday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. at E.Ja Kenney's shop in Elgin. Customers will be invited to pay what they consider a just price for the items on sale. Professional sheep shearer, Ron Holt, shearing at Tony Lock's farm. Even at 5 minutes per sheep, it took 3 1/2 days to do Tony's 303 sheep. Photo L.Stone E