Upcoming Events

Nov. 29 Family Fun Night 5:30-7:00 pm Jan. 31 UCW Annual General Meeting Dec. 3 Advent 1 service with worship & Desserts 1:30 pm band 10:30 am - Communion & Feb. 2 Gym Night 6:30-8:00 pm White Gift Sunday Feb. 4 Installation of UCW Executive Dec. 5 Walter Auld Christmas during service 10:30 am with Luncheon 12 noon worship band Dec. 6 Women's Resources Vigil Feb. 11 Regular service 10:30 am 12:30 pm Feb. 18 Lent 1 Family Service - Dec. 10 Advent II service 10:30 am Communion 10:30 am A Christmas Festival concert Feb. 19 Family Day (office is closed) 3:00 pm Feb.21- Noon Hour Concerts Dec. 17 Advent III - Nine Lessons & Mar21 Carols Service 10:30 am Feb. 24 VOV Spaghetti Dinner Dec. 24 Advent IV Family Service Fundraiser 5:00 pm 10:30 am Living Christmas Nativity Pageant 7:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service 10:30 pm Dec. 31 Family Service 10:30 am Jan. 5 Gym Night 6:30-8:00 pm Jan. 7 Regular service with worship band 10:30 am Jan. 14 Regular service 10:30 am Jan. 17 Hosting Kawartha Highlands Presbytery meeting and dinner Jan. 19 Gym Night 6:30-8:00 pm Jan. 21 Regular service 10:30 am Jan. 23 Walter Auld Luncheon 12 noon Jan. 28 Regular service 10:30 am

David Phillips, Stinson Memorial Speaker

Photo Gallery The Roast Beef Dinner - October 20, 2017 Photo Credit: Mert Davis

From the Minister Craig Donnelly

How can mere scratchings on a piece of papyrus convey the majesty and glory of a holy and transcendent God? It gives me a whole new appreciation for the intelligence of the scriptures. The Gospel writers employed every literary tool available to them to convey through their writings, the essence of Jesus.

And this certainly holds true for the accounts of his birth. Through the stories of angels and stars and shepherds and Magi, the Gospel writers began to weave the strands of this sacred story together - the story of a baby born in Bethlehem, who would one day, become known as the Saviour of the world.

Jesus' story is already part of a larger story. A story already recorded on the pages of ancient scripture, and a story that is yet to be written. Old and new. Two parts. One story. His story.

You may recall the title given to Jesus as he is born in Bethlehem, King of the Jews. That's a beautiful fulfillment of the David story, the Bethlehem shepherd, who became the greatest king the nation of Israel ever knew. It's a story that says: Jesus is a new David, bringing that peace that all people long for.

And you may remember the story of the Magi, following a star from the east, and upon finding the infant Jesus, offering him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. That's a wonderful fulfillment of the Solomon story, where kings and queens came from the east to offer Solomon their gifts - and where the Queen of Sheba, according to Jewish writings, was led to him by a star. It's a story that says: Behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

And it also includes the story of a king named Herod, bound and bent on the destruction of this young life. That, again, is an echo of the Moses story, when he escaped the plans of the wicked Pharoah. It's a story that says: Jesus is a new Moses, born to lead his people out of slavery.

A new Moses, a new David, a new Solomon. All that was most worthwhile about their history, that's what the disciples had discovered Jesus to be, in his life, in his death, in his resurrection, and in their experience of his continued presence with them. No wonder they wrote about his birth with such enthusiasm!

Origins of a Beautiful Tradition Nancy Payne

It is one of the most beloved aspects of Christmas Eve at Cambridge Street, and a true gift to our neighbours and our town: the glowing candles that line the streets around the church, welcoming all to our Living Christmas and candlelight communion services. Some years the flames are doused by heavy snow or even rain, but most years, they are a beautiful testimony to the words from the gospel of John, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.”

But as with so many family traditions, it had to start somewhere, but where? That question leads to Yvonne Walden. She was the person who had the idea for the candles, although she acknowledges that she can’t remember whether she saw it somewhere else or read about it in a magazine.

She suggested the idea to Rev. Ruggles Constant in the 1990s, who supported it enthusiastically. Planning ahead, Yvonne and Bill raided recycling bins for months to collect clear plastic pop bottles for Christmas Eve. The first year, candles were placed around the block in which the church is located, but the tradition soon grew. Neighbours started to put their own candles out, extending the display of glowing lights even farther.

If you’ve never seen the candleholders up close, have a look this year—they’re pretty ingenious. A clear two-litre pop bottle with the bottom cut off is turned upside down and the lid screwed into a small square of wood. The neck of the bottle holds the candle, and is surrounded by sand to weight the whole thing down.

Over the last several years, youth group members have spent part of their Christmas gathering, cleaning out the old candleholders, discarding melted containers and burned-out candles, and refilling the containers. By the afternoon of Dec. 24, volunteers have set the candles out along Cambridge, Bond, Francis, Victoria and Wellington streets, and on Christmas Eve, more volunteers light the candles one by one.

Many families and individuals have kept the light alive in the ensuing decades, but we should note the role of Mert Davis and Dave Auger, who for many years were involved in organizing the considerable job of setting out, lighting and collecting the candles. There’s no doubt lots more to this story, and lots more people who have helped out. We extend sincere apologies if we’ve left anyone out—please send us the details so we can fill out the picture of this Cambridge Street tradition!

Bill Walden lights the candles on And if you have a few hours to help continue this glowing Christmas Eve 1995. tradition in the season of hope, love, joy and peace, please speak to John Harris or to Pam Burtt in the office.

Walt’s World Walt Radda

Thank You

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many contributors, photographers, and reviewers who have made this issue of the Chronicle possible. Dennis Eaton

6 Reflections from a Past Minister John Gertridge

While conducting a wedding at my last congregation in Scarborough, a wedding guest cornered me and said, “John Gertridge? We knew a John Gertridge in Lindsay.” “I am he”, I said. She exclaimed ”We thought you were dead!” After 51 years, I am prepared to be forgotten, but be assured that I have never forgotten you. Jeannie and I were newlyweds in 1966. We moved into the manse two doors up, loaded with wedding gifts (place mats mostly) and our wedding gift to one another — an upright vacuum — and began adjustment to married life. Jeannie baked her very first pie…rhubarb… but forgot to add sugar. We buried it under the tree at the back door. (If you are an archeologist, I wager it is still there in its solid state.) Jeannie, a legal secretary, had to adjust to her role as minister’s wife. At a meeting of the Overseas Women’s Group, she was asked to say grace. She came home and commanded, “Write me a grace!” For emergencies, she kept that scrap of paper in her purse for 50 years. Our first daughter, Allison, was born at Ross Memorial, and the congregation welcomed her with joy and kindness. How good to have doctors Bill Service and Bill Arnup in the congregation to calm our new-parent fears.

Our time in Lindsay took place in turbulent years. The Vietnam War dragged on, and emotions spilled over the border. Canada celebrated its 100th birthday. We were swept up in the first Trudeaumania (Bill, our organist, and I produced radio ads for Dave Logan, the Liberal candidate. The station manager at CKLY, a Conservative, played our ads at inaudible volume). I believe Dave Logan became mayor of Lindsay and a Supreme Court judge — happily without our assistance. The United Church had just published the New Curriculum. I read my way through the mountain of student books and lesson plans, and held training events for Presbytery Sunday School teachers. Expo 67 in Montreal inspired me to attempt multi-media worship, used when we hosted the Bay of Quinte Youth Conference at Cambridge Street.

Our Couples’ Club brought forth dramatic and musical evenings; the Walter Auld Seniors and the Young People’s Group flourished. I was honoured to work with Hugh Pritchard. He and Margaret were kind next door neighbours. Hugh, so dignified, tolerated my liturgical experiments. During my time, Hugh received a Doctorate for helping establish study leave for ministers.

Thank you for your inspiration. To paraphrase St. Paul: to all the saints at Cambridge Street — grace to you and peace!

Notes on Music Erwin Stroobach

With the sudden drop in temperature, they started making snow at the local ski hill this past Saturday (Nov. 11), a true sign of winter quickly approaching. With the Phantom of the Organ now behind us, our Christmas Concerts and Service of Nine Lessons and Carols are only a few weeks away! A special thanks to all those who helped make our 2nd Phantom of the Organ a great success. We have such an incredible group of helpers and talent that makes these events possible. Thank you! We again have the privilege of partnering with La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra for two concerts, one in Port Hope on Sunday, December 3 at 3:00 pm and the following week at Cambridge St., on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 pm. This will be the 7th time we will perform together in this bi-annual event. It is a wonderful tradition and for many a highlight of the Christmas season. What a thrill to have over 100 musicians coming together to make glorious music. We will have close to 70 choristers in our combined choirs. It’s the first time I have run out of music (twice!), as more people came forward wishing to sing with us. This is a wonderful concert to invite your family and friends to. On Sunday, December 17 during the morning service, our choirs, Cambridge St Singers and Voices of Victory with instrumentalists will present the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. This service dates back to 1918 when it was simplified and modified for use in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, from an earlier version used at Truro Cathedral. It is a great service to put together. Besides using some wonderful traditional carols, it also provides the opportunity to include some of our newer fabulous arrangements. And of course we will have our Living Christmas service and Candlelight service on Christmas Eve.

From The Music Committee:

We are a small group – We are facing burnout!

Would you and a couple of friends host a

Noon Hour Concert?

This would require – putting cloths on tables,

making and serving tea and coffee,

serving lunch (this will be supplied) to artists

and clean up.

Please contact Jan Warren if you can help.

Music Committee Report Jan Warren

The Music Committee was formed in 2004 to assist the Music Director in musical outreach in the community, to sponsor public presentations at the church and to guide the maintenance and repairs to the organ, piano, sound board and lighting in the sanctuary with the Director of Music, Property Committee and sound board operators.

Since 2012, the Music Committee has made donations to Cambridge Street United Church, the Senior Choir, Voices of Victory, the Piano Fund, Habitat for Humanity and Kawartha Lakes Food Source , totalling $10,224.24. The Committee has also sponsored the Tri-City Gospel Chorus, Metropolitan Silver Band, Ian Sadler (organist), Dam Luke Kitchen Party, Phantom of the Organ (twice), A Time to Remember/New Horizons Band Presentation and 23 Noon Hour Concerts.

Some past Noon Hour Concert artists are – Gael Morrison, Ev Brooks, Arlene Gray, Mary Taves, Carol Bradford, Shannon McCracken, Erwin Stroobach, Bob May, Cathy Puffer, Jim Lindsay, Sarah Young, James Ursel, Bethany Rees, Hanna Lucas, Downeyville Fiddlers, Pint of Blarney, Aces of Harmony, Weldon Band, LCVI Band, Fenelon Jazz Ensemble, Syd Birrell, Giles Bryant, Allen Ely, Wanda Stride, North Country Gospel Choir, Kawartha Male Chorus, Heritage Christian School, Dante Pettapiece, Greg Ward, Ruth Eberts, Cheryl Lewis, Ruth Lillington, Alex Jebson, Barb Hilts, Martin Neuland, Cicela Mansson and Phoenix.

We wish to extend a sincere thanks to Carol Bradford who is leaving the Committee after 10 years of service.

Members of your Music Committee (and the year they joined): Erwin Stroobach ’04, John Harris ’04, Derek Warren ’04, Jan Warren ’04, Bob May ’09 and Jim Lindsay’11.

As you can see, we have all been around for a while. Please consider joining our Committee. Your tasks won’t be huge. We present a couple of larger concerts each year and 4 or 5 Noon Hour Concerts.

Photo Credit: Mert Davis

Photo Gallery Phantom of the Organ – October 28, 2017

Photo Credits: Mert Davis

10 UCW Report Elaine Kell

Sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the success of the Joys of Christmas bazaar on Nov 18. We greatly appreciate the support of Cambridge Street members and, in particular, the invaluable assistance of Pam and Walt. Once again, we thank Hill's Florist for the donation of the beautiful floral table centrepiece.

The newly installed ramp to the lower hall is proving a great convenience, not only for those who have difficulty with stairs, but also for UCW meetings. It was a great help in the preparations for the bazaar. Again, many thanks to the Property Committee.

Minden United Church hosted the UCW Fall Rally on October 11. The speaker, Yvonne Heath, gave a heartfelt and humorous presentation of the book "Love Your Life to Death".

Our Fall Rummage Sale, pictured below, was one of our most profitable due to the efforts and organization of the convenors, Maxine Anderson and Pam Burtt.

The Conference UCW Mid-Week Event on October 24 was highly successful. Betty Turcotte introduced her new book "As She Said" which contains monologues of biblical women. A copy of her book will be available from the church library. We were entertained with a "Fashion Trashion Show" with members of the Kawartha Highlands Presbyterial Executive wearing outfits made from recycled materials, e.g. egg cartons, shopping bags, etc.

Recently the Hannah and Rebekah units supported the Alzheimer Society with donations derived from their monthly meetings.

A letter was received from Mission and Service of the United Church of Canada congratulating the National UCW on their 55th Anniversary and praising their generous support of the Mission and Service Fund, which, since 1962, has donated a total of $134,497,151.

UCW members, please note that our Annual General Meeting will take place on January 31, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.

The support of our church family ensures our continued ability to honour our commitments to Cambridge Street United and our outreach to the community.

On behalf of your UCW, I wish everyone a Christmas of peace, love and joy.

Photo Credit: Mert Davis

Photo Gallery Fall Events

Anniversary Sunday – Former Ministers Elaine Kell and Maxine Anderson are and Representatives organizing the fall rummage sale.

Alex Istchenko and Richard Elson prepare Jonah Grignon prepares to read the Roll of food at the Welcome Back Barbecue. Honour at the Remembrance Day service.

Photo Credits: Mert Davis

12 Where are They Now? The Rafton Family Nancy Payne

Andrew Paul (left) Justin (rear) and Adam (right) Rafton were familiar faces at our church for many years. All were deeply involved in Scouting (Justin earned the prestigious and difficult-to- achieve Chief Scout award), and Andrew Paul and Adam worked as night supervisors. All three sang in the Voices of Victory and cheerfully supported the life of Cambridge Street in a wide variety of ways: serving on committees, helping at church dinners, lighting Christmas Eve candles, assisting at events such as the Joys of Christmas and much more. Justin has finally returned from Down Under; after finishing a degree in history and political science at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, N.S., he pursued a law degree at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he was able to combine his studies with his love of rugby. He has returned to Canada with Charlotte Paterson, his NZ partner, and is working in Toronto for the College of Optometrists of Ontario. Andrew Paul also studied at St. FX, where he completed a degree in human kinetics. He returned to Ontario and decided to follow in his parents’ footsteps, pursuing a career in paramedicine. He resides in Peterborough where he is employed with the Peterborough City/County Paramedic Service. Adam has decided to stay local and completed a diploma in police foundations at Fleming College. He also lives in Peterborough where he is in his last year at Trent University finishing an honours degree in media studies before pursuing a career in policing.

From time to time in the Chronicle, we hope to feature updates on some of the wonderful young people who grew up at Cambridge Street United. Whether they are now 21, 31, 41, or 51, if you would like to tell us more about what your family has been up to after high school, please send a photo and information to Nancy Payne [email protected]

New Places, New Adventures Paul Reed

The highlight of the first six months of my new lifestyle was a road trip to the Arctic. Eleanor and I were motivated to travel to the Yukon this year to accompany Jonathon as he rode the Dempster Highway from Dawson, Yukon to Inuvik, NWT. The exploration of the northwest corner of Canada, the Yukon, NWT and Northern BC was also on our must do list. The trip did not disappoint — the fall colours of the tundra, the behind the scenes tours of the Klondike Gold Rush, spectacular views from the appropriately named “Top of the World Highway” and grizzlies and wolves, oh my! A trip that far north wouldn’t be complete without actually reaching the coast. We were too early to travel the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk highway, which was still under construction. Undaunted, we travelled by chartered boat, with a local guide, through the Mackenzie River Delta and out onto the Arctic Ocean. We put our feet into the water on the gravel shores at Tuk before flying in a single prop plane back to Inuvik. I take this opportunity to say thank you for this part of our journey. Your parting gift to me, enabled Eleanor and I, along with Jonathon, to experience this remote corner of Canada. Thank you for the holidays and thank you for the years we have shared. As I did through those years, I think of you, and hold you in prayer, but sometimes I just roll over and go back to sleep. (For those who wish to learn more about Jonathon’s trip, watch for the December Observer and/or check out http://jonathonreed.com/adventure/ ).

Photo Credit: Jonathon Reed

Being Open to Others Nancy Payne

It’s one of many apparently simple but deceptively difficult things Jesus asks us to do: not to judge other people. The most familiar version of it is “Judge not lest ye be judged,” and although it’s something we love to cite, we’re not always quite as eager to apply it in our own lives.

One of my favourite books is Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by the former nun and scholar of spirituality and religion, Karen Armstrong. After noting that compassion is central to all the world’s great faith traditions, she provides practical—and challenging—ways to become more compassionate in our own lives. The seventh step is in a chapter titled simply, “How Little We Know.”

In it, Armstrong urges us to avoid making snap judgements about individuals or, indeed, entire cultures, because, she says, we so rarely truly know what we are talking about. She reminds us that we can never understand or respect others if we are looking at them through a cloud of our own prejudices and assumptions.

Her words come to mind when I encounter news items or tweets that choose opinion over understanding. Take Quebec’s recent law on face coverings—I’m guessing most of us feel strongly about it, but how many of us have actually spoken to a woman who wears the niqab? I know I haven’t. As we go about our errands, it's easy to dismiss a teenager pushing a baby carriage or a dishevelled man muttering to himself, but do we know anything about their lives? Of course not.

In our daily lives and the life of our church, we have the same choice. Do we assume we know why someone hasn’t volunteered for a task or seems out of sorts or didn’t come to a special event, or do we remind ourselves how little we know about what might be going on in their lives? It is much easier to judge people when we hold them at arm’s length, but when we talk to them in person—and listen!—judgement tends to melt away.

There’s a very moving and thought-provoking video you can see online, called “Worlds Apart” (full disclosure: it’s an ad for Heineken beer!). It starts with people making adamant statements about another type of person, then pairs them up with just such a person to work together on a task. As they cooperate, they laugh and discover all kinds of common ground. Or you can check out the TVOntario program Political Blind Date. In it, the two opposites who have been paired up, while definitely performing for the camera, also find that the more they meet and get to know each other, the more commonality and courtesy they find.

Whether someone looks different from us, participates in church differently, has a different opinion about climate change or sexual orientation, or holds beliefs at odds with our own, we are called to love and listen, remembering just how little we know. Through compassion for the stresses, joys and concerns of others, we see ourselves in each other, and the Spirit in all we meet. In this season of peace, and indeed, in every season, that sounds like a great way to serve the Bringer of Light whose coming we celebrate.

Yesterdays at Cambridge Street: Jean Smart Nancy Payne

It was 67 years ago on Easter Sunday that Jean Smart first came to Cambridge Street United. She and her late husband were relatively new to the area, and decided to try attending an evening service. While they enjoyed the service itself, they were especially impressed when “that week, the minister called on us.”

That feeling of warmth and welcome attracted them to the church and has kept Jean connected with us ever since. “I just remember how friendly the ministers were. They’d think nothing of coming to visit,” she says, adding “I felt the same way when our new minister visited.” The Smarts struck up friendships with many in the congregation such as Ruth and Ken Bailey through a social group for married couples.

Jean also taught Sunday school. Knowing that eight-year- old boys came to church full of energy and news of their week, she had a plan. “Every Sunday I let them have five minutes to talk about hockey or do whatever they wanted to do.” Then they settled down for their class in the space around the bottom of the new ramp to the lower hall.

An active member of the United Church Women for many years, Jean was awarded a life membership for her service. She helped at Walter Auld lunches and at the Joys of Christmas. She also served as an elder for several terms.

Her son Dave and daughter Dale were involved, too. Dave was in the youth group when it painted the washrooms near the main Cambridge Street doors, and Dale still has close friends from her time with CGIT (Canadian Girls in Training, a group for pre-teen and teenaged girls).

We now take the wonderful amenities of the gym and main kitchen for granted, but Jean remembers when that whole wing was being built. Many people pitched in, she says, and “we raised a lot of money.” Picture the life of our church without those facilities, and you get some idea of their impact. “I think it meant a lot. Before, all we had was the lower hall.”

Many of our long-time members who literally built and sustained Cambridge Street are no longer able to come to Sunday morning worship regularly due to limitations on their mobility, hearing or sight. While Jean is in that position, she is also among the many of all ages who attend by watching our services online, following along in the order of service posted on the church’s website.

Jean turned 92 in October and lives on Mary Street in Lindsay, although she often spends time with her son and daughter. You can catch her at Walter Auld lunches or other special events, and when you do, be sure to say hello!

Walter Eby Reesor 1874 - 1945 Carl Kimmett

At the front of our sanctuary, on the north side is a brass plaque honouring this man. I suspect most of us are unaware of his contribution to Lindsay and this Church. So here is his story. Walter’s father brought electrical power to the Town of Lindsay when he moved here circa 1885. The Town Fathers did not consider electricity in the home to be necessary but street lighting was a safety feature at night because of muddy streets and the drunken rowdies that worked at lumber mills along the Scugog River or came in by railway. Initially the Town Fathers installed six kerosene lamps on Kent Street; then in 1881, 23 gas powered carbon lamps were suspended above the street. By 1884, the Reesors were competitors to provide the first generator-driven electricity for industry and residential convenience. This expanded with a large 100 horsepower steam engine capable of generating power for 150 arc lamps. By 1895, the Lindsay Light Heat and Power Company was formed with the Town Fathers now paying attention.

In 1899 a major water-driven generator was installed at Fenelon Falls with 60% of the capacity coming by wire to Lindsay. This was a distance of 16 miles along the Victoria Railway. Remember this was seven years prior to the formation of the Ontario Hydro grid system. Walter Reesor was now the Manager of this privately owned electrical system. By 1929, the Municipal Lindsay Hydro Commission was on the provincial grid and supplied 2200 customers within Lindsay. Mr. Reesor remained as Manager until his death in 1945 when his duties were assumed by Mr. Jack Lightbody. The Reesor family had a Loyalist genealogy, were dedicated Methodists and active in this congregation. My earliest records show Emily Mary Reesor singing in the choir by 1907 and doing many Church school duties. The 1936 100th anniversary booklet shows Walter as the Church treasurer and both a Steward and a Trustee. Walter was also an active sportsman, especially in curling. If you look on the opposite side of the Choir loft, you will see the plaque for J.D. Flavelle. These two men were avid curlers on the same rink and represented Lindsay in the Dominion Curling finals in Winnipeg six times – a major feat in Lindsay curling history.

Maybe the strange voices that our custodian hears at night are “Hurry, hurry hard”.

Well done, Walter E. Reesor.

Life Passages Pam Burtt

OUR LOSSES - our sympathy is extended to the family & friends of • Murvin Courtemanche (Sept. 30, 2017)

NEWS FROM THE PEWS • Condolences to Pam & Bob Putnam on the death of Pam's mother in September in Kitchener. • Condolences to Gregory Nisbett on the death of his father in Port Hope in September. • Congratulations to Nama Tummon for being recognized for her outstanding contribution to the community. The community awards, to coincide with Canada's 150th birthday, were presented by MP Jamie Schmale. • Condolences to Maxine Anderson on the death of her grandson Aidan in Kingston in October. • Condolences to Carol Bradford on the death of her great-grandson Addison in Bradford in October. • Congratulations to Bill & Yvonne Walden who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November. • Congratulations to Buck & Joan McLeish who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in November. • Congratulations to Ben Donnelly who finished 11th in the 5000m World Cup Speed Skating competition in Heerenveen, Netherlands on November 12, 2017. • Congratulations to Andy Skilling who turns 90 years of age on December 5, 2017.

Roberta Kincaid is baptized on September 24, 2017. Keira Reed assists with the baptism of her sister, Quinn.

Photo Credits: Mert Davis

Photo Gallery Baking Club – Summer 2017

During her time on staff this summer and afterward, as a volunteer, Joanna Nagel ran a club for any interested young people. They met once a week to bake delicious treats that were then donated to A Place Called Home on the church's behalf.

Photo Credit: Joanna Nagel

A Small Matter of Sponsorship

Thank you to all the sponsors who have contributed to the Cambridge Chronicle newsletter. We are looking for businesses to join our sponsorship program. Please call Pam at 705-324- 3547 for details. For this issue, our generous sponsors have paid for the coloured pages in the print edition.

A special thank you to Mert and Eleanor Davis for sponsoring the additional coloured pages in this edition.