8 / May 2023 The South Marysburgh Mirror Notes from... South Bay United Church have begun and completed the work within a year. The pulpit is furnished with a good Bible and hymn book, the gift of our liberal friend, Mr. Ackerman.” When plans were first made to build the Church, the estimated cost was $5,000.00; however, documents in the United Church Archives reveal that the cost was $2,500.00, with a good deal of the materials and labour being (Continued from page 5) responded to. The event was also report- ed in the 1871 Picton Gazette: “The Church is a model of tasteful symmetry, with spire and galleries on three sides, aisles and altar carpeted. This reflects great credit on Thos. Love, the architect, and the energetic Committee who donated by the community. mornings at 9:30 under the And the church is still going leadership of Reverend Phil strong! All are invited to join © Hobbs. us for worship on Sunday Spring Birding Festival Takes Hight with Giant Puppets on Main - Sunday, May 7 (Continued from page 6) available with information and masks of local bird spe- about the Spring Birding Festi- cies will take flight down al Main Street starting at Gar- This theatrical launch is a diners Plaza and arriving at warm up for PEPtBO’s annual Benson Park at 1:45 for Spring Birding Festival run- some photo opportunities ning May 12 to 15, 2023. for bird lovers. Colourful For details, go to cardinal Book marks will be __https://peptbo.ca/ TT ROYAL LEPAGE UUATUNUUUANAUUUNAAITI ProALLIANCE Brokerage | Independently Owned & Operated REALTY 613-962-1144 + toddsmithmpp.ca | am pleased ¢o assist you with Ontario provincial programs and services bs 2) Bay of Quinte Constituency office: 5503 Hwy 62 S, Belleville, Ont KAN OLS (Rossmore Plaza} Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. By appointment only during COVID-19