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THE OLD HASTINGS MERCANTILE & GALLERY
This summer marks 20 years since Lillian & Gary bought The Ormsby Presbyterian Church, and re-opened it with a
100th Anniversary Service. Re-named The Old Ormsby Heritage Church, they were so very honoured to have the
past Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, Rev. Dr. Arthur W. Currie, participate in the service, and also
provide some historical context that was printed in the service bulletin. Rev. Currie and his family had been
cottaging on Wollaston Lake since 1954 when they bought land on the lake, with no road and no power. Though
living in BC, Art and his wife Anne, continued to visit every summer until selling the cottage to Sheila Currie and
husband Fred McConnell in 2009. Providing the message for the service was Kevin Martin, who also has deep ties to
the community. His great grandparents, John & Margaret Martin, donated the land that the little red brick church
was built on in 1904. There was an amazing turnout, including many past members of the community who made the
effort to travel back to Ormsby. A lovely day all around.

The Iron Rooster would like to take a minute to thank
everyone who came together to make our 4TH Annual Charity
Show & Shine amazing this year!
We had donations come in from over 50 local businesses.
Thank you so much! Without your donations this event would
not be successful.
Thank you to our volunteers. You show up early with a smile
on your face, ready to take on the day!
Thank you to our staff!!! The hard work the girls put in for
months, weeks and days leading up to this day is unbelievable
and so appreciated!
Finally, thank you to everyone who took time out of their
weekend to show up. This would not be possible without you.
Thank you for bringing your awesome rides and making sure
the kids start off the school year with a bang!
We’re so proud to be apart of this community and appreciate
that you’ve accepted us with open arms!

The Tweed & Area Historical Society - 'Roots to The
Past' presents O.P.P. Constable Doug Fluke's Fraud
Prevention Program. Learn how to protect yourself from
fraud and scams.
Event to take place September 4, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at
the Tweed and Area Heritage Centre.
Admission is a donation to the Heritage Centre.