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M 'Elgin Friendship Club On October 3rd, eighty-two persvns including the Friend- ship Club and many friends from other areas filled two buses of the Howard Bus Line and enjoyed a day viewing the lovely autumn colours. The colouring was at its best and though the day was dull the colo rs were vivid and beautiful. grey left Elgin at 8:30 a.m. and stopped at the shopping centre in Ottawa for lunch. After driving around Ottawa to see some of the many old historical buildings they crossed over the Ottawa River into Hull and from there on into the Gatineau Park with its lovely hills and colouring. The buses st0pped at the Mac- kenzie King Estate and again at Champlain's Look Out. After returning to Ottawa, they came home by Rideau Ferry where a delicious dinner was awaiting them. When the crowd reached Elgin they all agreed it had been a delightful day. Much apprecâ€" iation went to Reverend Seeley who made arrangements for the trip and to the kind and courâ€" teous bus drivers who did so much to add to the pleasure of the passengers. The Friendship Club held its October meeting in the Seniors' Room October 10th. Reverend Seeley opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and offering prayer. The Queen was su g with Mrs. Seeley accompan'ng on the piano. Mrs. Maybelle Hughson read the minutes of the September meeting, they were adopted. Miss Eliza Gray read the Treasurer's report. The members were pleased to know that their finances were in good standing. A letter from Fred Stevens of the Lyndhurst Senior Citizens was read inviting the Friendship B“rgmnunc'lion The Honourable WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET OF THE LEEDS FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: Teo Frans, R.R.#l, Toledo Tony Locke, R.R.#l, Athens Lloyd Willows, R.R. #1, Toledo Richard Kenny, Lansdowne Calvin Warren, R.R.#l, Mallorytown Ralph Smith, R.R.#4 Lansdowne Eric Webster, R.R.#4, Lansdowne Etta Proud, R.R.#l, Elgin Marion Stone, R.R.#1, Elgin Walter Humphrey, R.R.#2, Lansdowne Marie Jordan, R.R.#l, Lombardy Doug Green, R.R.#l, Athens Doug Avery, R.R.#3, Brockville John Davis, R.R.#4, Brockville Gerd Vonhone, R.R.#1, Toledo Club to join them in their room for the afternoon of November 8th. The group was glad to accept this invitation and app- roximately 24 plan to attend. Reeve Everton Strong introâ€" duced Mr. J. Colbert, who gave a very interesting talk on the proposed project of erecting an apartment building in Elgin for Senior Citizens. Everyone was pleased to get this inforâ€" mation and showed much enthus- iasm. Mr. Seeley thanked the speaker. Mr. George Hughson was nominated to fill the vacancy for President. It was decided to have only a business meeting November 14th and then to go to the United Church Bazaar for lunch. Mr. Seeley read a thank you note from the family of Mary Glover Fraser. A silence was observed in her honour. A good crowd attended this meeting and they sat down to enjoy a good lunch with con- versation. HARUMIRGADFURHANW,0NDUWO PHONE 272-2734 SOUTH CROSBY PUBLIC SCHOOL A Remembrance Day Service will be held on Friday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. There will be a oneâ€"day volleyball tournament on November 28 with Frankville Public School. MONDAY, December 3, 1979 AT THE NEW COMMUNITY HALL IN LANSDOWNE PORK DINNER -------- $6.00 per person 8:30 p.m. SHARP 275-2603 928-2246 275-2799 659â€"3477 659-2463 659â€"2371 659-2450 272â€"2480 359-5292 382â€"2839 283-4035 928-2145 345-1914 345-1378 924-2539 FEDERAL, MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE page 11 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIll-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SOUTH CROSBY FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Prevention Week was observed October 6 through October 13. The students at South Crosby Public School submitted posters they had made using fire prevention as their theme. 125 entries and the judging was done by the department members. There was a first and second prize in each class. First Prize was a silver dollar and second prize was a fifty cent piece. The winners were: Grade 1 - Mrs. Bryden lst â€" Sean Christy 2nd â€" Eugene Summers Grade 2â€"3 - Mrs. Shanks lst - Shane Ferguson 2nd â€" Norm Coon Grade 3â€"4 â€" C. Drew lst â€" Carri Sly 2nd â€" Tommy Murray Grade 4â€"5 - P. Kane lst - Jennifer Carbino 2nd - Vicky Tinkess Grade 5â€"6 â€" Mr. Hawkins lst - Patrick Carroll 2nd â€" Kelly Lake Grade 7 â€" Mr. Plancke lst - Lisa Smith 2nd â€" Maureen Sly Grade 8 - Mrs. Tedford/ Mr. Smith lst - Lisa Glover 2nd - Daryl Toy Also during fire prevention week, some of the fire departâ€" ment members did inâ€"home fire safety inspections. These fire safety inspections are done at any time upon request. Anyone wishing an insoection should contact Chief Wayne Carbino at 359-5959. Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are still availâ€" able through the fire depart- ment at Duncan's T.V. AL L WE LCOME There were approximatel3 <‘NW __ ‘x-