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OronoWeelyTime, Weinesdy, ........... - End of an era for Leskard Church Auctioneer Charlie Reid set out to get the highest bid for the contents of the Leskard United Church. Rod Hamre and Don Stephens carry one of the original bench- es out of the churcli. These benches were used before the church had pews. Paul Smith of Leskard now owns the framed print of Jesus that hung on the back -watt of the churcli. Ifs the end of an era for the Leskard United Church. 'The last weekly service at the church was held in 1966. That was also the year that Leskard United became part of the Orono Charge. Annual Christmas Services wer'e held at the church tilt last year. These services were popular and well attended. An-active wornens group continued to hold social events, card parties and bazaars in the old churcli. The original Leskard Church was built in 1858. According to Helen Schmid's research, Kirby's Episcopal Methodist Church was rolled on logs from Kirby to Leskard on September 27, 1883. The Kirby Church was attached to the front of the original build- ing and later bricked. The ded- ication service of the enlarged churcli building was held in October 1885. It only took an hour and a haif to seli off ail the church's belongings on Saturday. Now bits and pieces of the Leskard United Church are distributed ail over the countryside. 1The Church building has beeri sold, and will be convert- ed into a residence. Message from Ganaraska Reg. Conservation Authority "Stay away to stay safe. " This is the message the Ganaraska ,Region Conservation Authority hopes will reach all chlldren bhls spring. Durlng the- month of Mardi, grade 4 students in the - Northumberland /Clarlngton region will take part in the Ganaraska Region Conservation Aubhoriby's Sprlng Water Awareness Program. Two instructors from the Conservation Authoriby wil visit schools in the wabershed area to promote sprlng waber safety. Students learn that playlng near waberways this Urne of year is especlally dan- gerous. Melting snow and Ice, coupled wlbh ramn, make rivers, creeks and sbreams very cold and very fast. Sllppery riverbanks also pose a threat. Often, if a child falls in the water, help arrives too late.,The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority wants to help prevent any such tragedies. In'the program, stu dents watch a vldeo, experiment with ice water, and play games related to water safety. Ail participants get an "I'm Water Wise" button and each class can proudly display their certîficate of achieve- ment for passlng the course. There is also a poster contest held between partlclpating classes. with prizes for wln- nlng entries. The Spring Water Aw.areness Program bas been offered free of charge to grade 4 students in the watershed region since 1997. lb bas been weli recelved by both stu- dents and beachers. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority urges parents and teachers to'help educate ail children about the dangers of ice and water. With March Break around the corner, children will have more Urne to be outdoors, exploring potentially fatal waterways. Every child needs to be taught now to stay away from rivers, creeks, ditches, lakes and streams. The Authority wants ail children to stay away and play safe. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINC 14 FUNERAL SERVICES PRE-ARRANGED & PREPAID "WIhere -,Professiona(!Etiquette is Important» Funeral Directors Paul R. Morris Robert E. Wiliams Gary M. Conway Doug R. Rutherford ANSWERING YOUR CALL 24 HOURS 623-5480 11h- 4 Division St. Bowmanville