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RIDEAU WELCOME CLUB The Rideau Welcome Club No 693, Portland regular meeting was held on Sept. 2nd. A super potluck supper was a big attraction and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The business meeting was conducted by Doug Crawford. 40 members answered the roll call and three visitors were welcomed. The entertainment included bingo and cards. Everyone was sorry to hear that Gertrude Chant had been taken to hospital in Kingston. A hope for speedy recovery was expressed by all. Also, Harold McKinney was hospitalized while on a trip to the Maritimes. We hear that he is improving that wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Crawford reported that the raffle and flea market held in july were a big success and he thanked everyone who assisted. The next regular meeting will be held on Oct. 7th and will feature the Annual Euchre. Everyone is invited to an evening of fun and fellowship. Portland A.C.W. Emmanuel A.C.W. met on September 10,1987, at the home of Evelyn Swain with 16 members and 2 guests present. President Clara Hull welcomed the group and opened the meeting with a prayer. The devotions were read from the Anglican Magazine. The secretary read the minutes of the June meeting and the correspondence, and the treasurer read her report. The Foster Parents Plan sent a letter from the A.C.W.'s foster child along with a miniature llama, hand-made by the coâ€"operative movement started among the people. The group has decided to keep the tiny ornament for the Church's Christmas tree. There is much ahead this autumn to keep the group busy: catering for the official opening of the Mill Bay Court; the Walk-a-thon for the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund; decorating the Church for our Harvest Thanksgiving; and preparing for the visit of our Bishop. For the needlewomen of the group there will be a three day quilting bee at Dreen Campbell's home to finish the friendship quilt. The meeting closed with the Evening Prayer and the Lord's Prayer. Official Opening of "Mill Bay Court" Sept.l8, 1987 by Reeve Arch Ostrom, Jennifer Cossitt MP Leeds and Grenville and Mr. Larry South MPP Frontenac-Addington PORTLAND LEGION Rideau Lakes Br. No 231 officially opened Legion Week â€" Sept 13â€"19, with a church service at St. Columbanus Church, Elgin on Sept. 13. A warm welcome was extended by Father Shea and his congregation. In his welcoming remarks Father Shea congratulated the Legion for their community activities, especially the Annual Public Speaking Competition. In the 1987 competition, Stephanie Dwyre, who was present at the service, won several awards for which Father Shea said everyone was proud of her. Following the service the Legion members were treated to a fine lunch at O'Neil Hall. A general meeting was held on Sept. 3rd. The Annual Literary Competition in the local schools is now underway. This is one of the highlights in our calendar of events. It will be finalized in November to coincide with Remembrance Day . The Ladies Aux. is serving a Harvest Dinner on Oct. 17th from 5:30 â€" 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. A Halloween Dance will be held on Oct. 3lst. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded. Come and join in the fun and fantasy. Music by the Sea Breeze band. The branch is sponsoring a "Big Buck" contest from Nov. 2â€"20, concluding with a dance. Tickets are now on sale and many fine prizes will be awarded. Check the posters for details. The next general meeting will be held on Oct. lst. The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) of Bastard and South Burgess township is sponsoring a heritage information evening at Forfar Community Centre, Tuesday Oct. 20, 7:30p.m. A representative from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture will speak on the establishment and role of LACAC's. A panel, discussion on the problems faced by rural LACAC's, plus a slide presentation on the designation of heritage buildings will also be included. Anyone interested from the surrounding townships is invited to attend. "WE BUILD OR REPAIR WIRE AND PLUMB" BUILDERS COMPLETE BUILDING ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SERVICE Fully Licenced ' . l 7 Ennis James: Fred James Box I]. Portland. Ont. KDG 1V0 phone: 272-2'lfil or 272â€"3263 a: NEW HOMES an ADDITIONSn:COTTAGES:u utCUSTOM KITCHENStttRENUVATIONS u: astBATHRODMStttGROUND WORK": utSEPTlC INSTALLATIONS!" C_ALL US FOR FREE ESTIMATES! TOM SCOVIL Portland Office Services Limited Box 70, Portland, Ontario. KOG 1V0 272â€"2769 I have 22 years experience in accounting and bookkeeping and can offer you full personal income tax, bookkeeping, farm and business accounting services. If you are opening a new business, or are unhappy with yourpres- ent arrangements, please call me. My fees are reasonable and realistic.