Lakes and Islands, Times Past

Northern Leeds Lantern (1977), 1 Dec 1979, p. 13

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p.80 13 BOAT PEOPLE swds 6%.“ $ YDrvL UPDATE ON RIDEAU BOAT PEOPLE PROJECT It has been a while since the first wheels were ‘ m Be + ’50 set into motion by the Rideau Committee to all \‘ Â¥ Save the Boat People to bring five Vietnamese teenagers to the area served by the Lantern. After what seems like a big struggle to meet the financial requirements and break through the mountains of red tape, the committee has now reached the point where they feel the - communities in question will back them up in their application for these young people. The application has now been approved and the . . latest word from Manpower & Immigration is R Q] * | that with a bit of luck the refugees could arrive Q Q" S m \‘ in time for Christmas. It is unnecessary to say that it would place a wonderful crown on a season of peace and goodwill to have these people in our midst. Once they arrive however, their needs have by no means been met. They will require the support from all of you in the area to make ALL-NEW them feel at home with us; to teach them our customs and in turn we learn from theirs; to C“) them with education, work, shelter, medical care and clothing. help them in learning English; to provide We’ve trimmed it down. Muscled it up. Made it nimbler on its skis. Liqutiire's back . . lighter quicker and more maneuverable than any ltoutd~cooled sled we've ever built. Put the hammer down and catapult to the head of the pack the 440 Fireburst engine develops a wallop that really hits home And Liqutfire’s Oll injected . runs on regular gas With no premixmg hassles. Liquittre runs cool Wlih a heatexchangerradtakxtaktngthe heatofi.evenin marginal snow For comfort. there‘s a thick sporbstWed seatandlongâ€"uavelshdeJaH suspension A super»low center of gravity and just 404 pounds of weight make Liqumre agile and stable Thermoplastic rubber pan sides CDl Mikunt carbs Get “Fired up for wrnter Ride the new John Deere Liqutttre At this time of the year when we enjoy our families and warm homes, what better time is there to think about these folks who have been torn away from their homes and dear ones to face a new set of challenges and culture and customs. Many of them have lost all their family and goods. The Rideau Committee to Save the Boat People is still actively looking for your moral and ' financial help. All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be issued early in‘ I980. A bank account for the refugees is set up with the Toronto Dominion Bank in Seeley's Bay or their Lyndhurst or Delta branches. Contributions my be made to the bank or to any of the committee members. They will be gratefully accepted by any one of. the following: Delta - John & Myrna Metcalf 928-2996 Elgin - Ross & Betty Hawkins 359-5833 Lyndhurst -' David & Lorraine Trick 928-2722 Portland - Marshall 8. Doris Crowe 272-256l Seeley' 5 Bay- Sandy & Doreen Gray 387-3l35 Paul & Evelyn Gervan 387-3579 _ Peter & Sylvia Vogelzang Grab bags 387'33 08 mum-s Value for only $2.00 The committee will keep you posted as to ees will arr' Illlglfigf 0ngll Bayview Yacht Harbour Ltd. Highway 15 ‘ Portland, Ont. 272-2787 Catch Fire Fever Appliance Place Refrigeration . And Appliance Repair 24 Hour Service phoneti359f5175

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